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THE HOLY TRINITY / PENTECOST 1 05-26-2024

Jesus said that the way to see God’s dream for the world is to be born from above by the Spirit. Jesus said that the way to be part of that dream is to become trusting, dependent, and vulnerable. All who are led by the Spirit are the sons and daughters of the Living God, adopted by amazing grace. All who are led by the Spirit are enslaved to no one and to no thing. All who are led by the Spirit are fresh and free, empowered to live more faithfully and to love more fervently than ever before. How ‘bout you? Start living your new life in the Spirit today. God calls us to live, to be, to speak and pray and serve and love different from what the world pimps as the good life. The Church is alive and on the go as it receives and bears God’s creating, saving, and empowering love.

TODAY

9:00AM All Saints Choir warm-up for worship.

10:00AM + WORSHIP CELEBRATION + (in person and online) 11:30AM All Saints Choir rehearsal.

PENTECOST FESTIVAL. Let the Church embody Christ’s Spirit!

Our thanks to all those who contributed in any way (planning, set up, contributions, meal preparation, music and dance, bringing and inviting, etc.) to a joyous worship and indoor picnic! God blessed us last Sunday with a wonderful day of joy, grace, and empowerment!

In Ukraine and in Palestine, calling it a “just war” does not make the intentional displacement, terrorizing, suffering andkilling of many innocent people Pray for the Jews grieving the loss of lives in Israel, and for those who are still held hostage. Pray also for the many innocent Palestinians, plus some relief workers and some Christians, who are displaced, terrorized, suffering and dying.

Do you know Jesus had some to say about seeking retaliation, hating enemies?

Five years later, on May 17, Pastor Gwen had her “other knee” replaced. So, for the next several weeks she’ll be just a bit slower as she heals and engages in physical therapy. Thank you for those prayers!

PETER’S CHURCH COUNCIL (5/13/2024): (1) began with prayer offered by Veronica Britto, newly elected Church Council President; (2) approved Minutes of 4/8/2023 Council Meeting recorded by Janice Henderson, newly elected Council Secretary; (3) received Pastors’ Report; (4) received reports on Youth Gathering preparation and a Synod-sponsored “Urban Ministry Resource Days” on June 8-9; (5) discussed the need for renewed Christian Education efforts and the opportunity for immigration training; (6) received reflections from the Pastors on the recent Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly; (7) approved, on a trial basis to the end of June, community “Bingo Night” events proposed by a neighbor, Lamar Glover.

Monday… MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. Remember those who served our country in times of war and peace!

Wednesday, 10:30AM Senior Ministry Senior Ministry “Games and Social Activities” in Rhoda Hall.

Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON PROGRAM. Find encouragement to end your own codependence!

Friday, 6:30PM Girl Scouts.

What’s Happening…

Friday, May 31… “Lutheran Night at the Phillies”, 6:40PM, in support of SEPA Synod Youth programs.

Go to www.phillies.com/lutheran. Password: LUTHERAN. Select from available tickets.

June 2… PENTECOST 2. Hybrid Worship at 10:00AM.

June 5… Whole Foods fresh produce distribution, 11:00AM.

June 7… Senior Food Box distribution, 8:00AM.

June 7… Girl Scouts (final day before summer break for older girls), 6:00PM.

June 8… Girl Scouts (closing program for younger girls), 9AM – 2PM.

June 8 + June 9… Southeastern Pennsylvania “Urban Ministry Resource Days” at Reformation Lutheran,

Saturday 9:30AM – 4:30PM and Sunday 3:00PM – 5:30PM. Contact Pastor Gwen for more information.

June 8… Women’s Ministry “Gathering” (in person and online), 11:00AM. Come and share in sister faith!

June 16 – August 9… BEAR CREEK CAMP. Register now for a wonderful week of camp!

June 20… SUMMER begins!

June 23… PENTECOST 5. SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY. Guest Preacher: Andrea Wood.

Rental event in Rhoda Hall, 2:00PM.

July 13 – 20… ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Our group is getting ready for the journey in Christ!

Reaching out with dollars that become deeds.

Mission Offering (For January – June we have selected Loaves and Fishes, Capetown, South Africa, suggested by Pastor Bob Holum after he visited and interacted there. It is a shelter facility and social ministry that works with homeless people to provide “spiritual, psychological, and material renewal”.)

$205 last week, $650 received to date in 2024, five more weeks to respond.

Can we top $1,000 US dollars? The current exchange rate is “1 USD = 18.18 South African rand”