ThiS week At st. peTer’s | 8-25-24
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
2169 74th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Church Office: 215-424-5122 Fax: 215-424-7841
e-mail address: stpetersinfo@yahoo.com
Revs. Gwendolyn Johnson-Bond & Neil A. Bond, Co-Pastors
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PENTECOST 14
08-25-2024
Blessings of Students, Teachers, Parents
Facing Choices
Now it was many disciples who were confused and offended, who turned away and returned to the old ways and values. Even today, “wannabe” disciples are becoming “used-ta-be” disciples who no longer believe in Jesus, no longer walk with him, who have become bored or disappointed or crushed by life’s traumas. Got Jesus? That may be the single most important question that you must answer today and each day of your life. Who can accept the words of Jesus? Who dares to follow? Peter and some others, only by a mysterious gift of grace, are prompted by the Spirit and decide to stay because they sense that Jesus has the words of eternal life. What will YOU decide?
TODAY
10:00AM + PENTECOST SEASON WORSHIP + (in person and online)
Students, Teachers, School Administrators and Staff: We love you! Enter this school year with the right attitude, the right discipline, the right behavior, and the right understanding of what you are doing when you are in school. Whether you are studying or teaching, may each of you be grateful for this opportunity God has given you. Be inspired, grow in God’s grace and in God’s word of life. Never forget that your learning and teaching are vital to the future… and go beyond just your individual life.
The miracle of caring and sharing.
Beyond support of our 2024 Budget ($179,787 is what we envision spending this year) are various special opportunities for giving on behalf of others. They include:
ELCA World Hunger Appeal (meeting international, national, and local hunger and poverty needs)
$100 last week, $1,808 received to date in 2024. God’s love is on the loose!
Lutheran Charities Appeal (assisting three local social ministry organizations – KenCrest Services, Lutheran
Settlement House, and Gemma Services – that serve thousands of neighbors with various needs)
$15 last week, $966.50 received to date in 2024. God’s love is on the loose!
Mission Offering (For July – December we have selected a local ministry, the Sisters of Saint Joseph Refugee Housing Project, introduced to us by our young adult member Andrea Wood. Their work includes transitional housing for refugee resettlement, family support services, and a distribution center with needed household items and furniture. This Mission Offering, other monetary gifts, new and gently used items (they have a “wish list”, see the Pastors) and volunteer opportunities are all ways to respond to refugees in need with genuine love.)
$45 last week, $180 received to date, ends December 31. God’s love in on the loose!
ThiS week At st. peTer’s
Wednesday, 9:30AM Senior Ministry “Study and Discussion” in Rhoda Hall. (Please note earlier start.)
Wednesday, 10:30AM Whole Foods fresh produce distribution.
Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON PROGRAM. Find encouragement to end your own codependence!
Saturday, 3:00PM Rental event in Rhoda Hall.
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand up against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-11
What’s Happening…
September 1… PENTECOST 15. 10:00AM worship in person and online.
Labor Day Weekend. “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
September 2… Labor Day holiday. September 4… Senior Ministry “Games and Social Activity”, 10:30AM. Offer and receive fellowship with others.
September 6… Senior Food Box distribution ministry, 8:30AM.
September 6… Girl Scouts return to meet at St. Peter’s, 6:30PM.
September 9… CHURCH COUNCIL meeting in Rhoda Hall, 7:00PM.
September 14… Women’s Ministry “Gathering” (in person and online). Sisters together in Christian love!
September 14… Installation of the Rev. Bryan Penman as the next Bishop of our Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 2:00PM, 19 S 38th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104.
October 12-13… 39th Annual Women’s Day! “God’s Love Conquers All”
October 24… Scholarship Committee “Career Day” in Rhoda Hall, 10AM.
November 5… ELECTION DAY.