Weekly Announcements for 40th Annual Women’s Day 10-12- 2025
40th Annual Women’s Day 10-12-2025
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of
prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. May
the God of peace sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound
and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and
he will do this. Beloved, pray for us. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-25)
TODAY
9:00AM Women’s Day Choir warm-up for worship.
10:00AM + AANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY WORSHIP + (in person
and online)
11:30AM Meal and Fellowship downstairs.
And if you still have some energy and spirit left, Mediator Lutheran Church, 2832 N. 28th Street, is also
celebrating an Annual Women’s Day today at 3:00PM, with light refreshments before worship. Their color is
yellow. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Linda Manson, Assistant to our Synod Bishop with a focus on
Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. (Note that, in these harsh political times, Christians still talk about
inviting, including, and affirming others, and celebrating that “we are one in Christ Jesus”.)
We are Christ’s help and hope to a world in need and despair.
Beyond support of our 2025 Budget ($186,576.00 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);
$1,565.00 received to date in 2025. Your spirit of love is on the shine!
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);
$844.50 received to date in 2025. Your compassion is showing!
Mission Offering (For July – December we have selected Lutheran Settlement House, one of our
Lutheran Charities, for additional support;.$205.00 has been received to date. And our January 1 – June
30 Mission Offering was Steven’s Wings Global Youth Adventures. We received $840.00.)
Lutheran World Relief (responding to those various tragedies and disasters and emergency needs);
$50 received to date.
Bishop’s Fund – We do not pay the Bishop to visit and preach at our 95th Anniversary on 9/28, but we did
collect donations to this fund for emergency and special need situations. (Pastors Gwen and Neil
received
from this fund at least once back in their poorer West Philly days.) $345 received to date.
MAKE AMERICA and the world HUMAN AGAIN.
LOVE, NOT HATE. PEACE, NOT VIOLENCE.
MERCY, NOT GREED. JUSTICE, NOT ABUSE.
HUMILITY, NOT ARROGANCE. GOD’S TRUTH, NOT LIES.
THE WAY OF JESUS, NOT JUST “MY WAY”.
PEACE REST ETERNAL LIFE
We are thanking God for the life and the faith of Lennie Gaither, who officially joined St. Peter’s in
1986 and who completed her earthly journey on October 1. An informal celebration of her life was
held yesterday. By our prayers and love, let us help shoulder the grief of her family and friends. We
give thanks for Christ’s resurrection victory and resurrection promise!
ThiS week At st. peTer’s
Monday, 7:00PMM CHURCH COUNCIL meeting in Rhoda Hall.
Tuesday, 7:00PM Area Girl Scout leaders in Rhoda Hall.
Wednesday, 10:30AM Senior Ministry “Games and Social Activity” in Rhoda Hall. Join the fellowship!
Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON STEP GROUP. Find and share support to overcome codependence!
Friday, 6:30PM Girl Scouts troops.
Saturday, October 18 – “Who Is Our Neighbor?” Synod Learning Day, 8:30AM – 12:15PM, at St. John’s
Lutheran Church 3101 Tyson Avenue, Philadelphia 19149. Includes keynote, workshop, and worship. Register
online.
Sunday, October 19 – “Fall Fling Trunk or Treat”, 2:00 – 4:00PM, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3104 Main
Street, Sumneytown. Includes ALL FREE hayrides, food, craft, and trunk or treating.
Sunday, October 19 – “Jazz Concert to Benefit Our Food Ministry”, 3:00PM, at Christ Lutheran Church,
30th + Diamond Streets, Philadelphia.
What’s Happening…
October 19… PENTECOST 19. Worship in person and online, 10:00AM.
Pastor Gwendolyn King will be present as our Guest Worship Leader + Preacher.
October 22… “Angel Tree Program” information and interest meeting on Zoom, 7:00PM.
October 25… Girl Scout event in Rhoda Hall, 9:30AM – 5:00PM.
October 26… Reformation Sunday. Worship in person and online, 10:00AM.
Pastor Clesha Staten will be our Preacher.
November 2… All Saints Sunday.
We remember with a lighted candle, with a chime of bells, and with our tears and thanksgiving
the members of our St. Peter’s congregation who have completed their life’s journey since last
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY:
“Everything but the Turkey” We are repeating a project by our youth and children last year to help
Gemma Services (one of our local Lutheran Charities) provide the blessing of a Thanksgiving meal to local
families this year. Pastor Gwen has a list of the items needed, beginning with a reusable shopping bag and
ending with “3 jars of dry herbs or spices” with examples listed. Want to reach out with love? We will need the
items here by November 9.
We welcome all who have come to worship!
Jesus has a heart for sinners like you and me.
He finds us and embraces us. He sends us to help find others.