Weekly Announcements for: 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 05-25-2025

6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 05-25-2025
Welcome. Many people are troubled and afraid. Jesus offers us assurance that, no matter the
size of the struggle, we can trust in the presence, peace, power, and promise of God in Christ
Jesus. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. God loves and
forgives and embraces you. Facing his own death with courage and trust, Jesus bestows
inner serenity and outward strength that the world simply cannot give Joy will rise again. If
you are hearing this as a fresh new word, open your life to Jesus Christ. If you already know
this, think where you might find somebody still searching for true peace and real hope. Be a
witness.
TODAY
9:00AM All Saints Choir warm-up for worship.
10:00AM + EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP + (in person and online)
11:30AM PENTECOST DRUMMERS. Volunteers practicing with
Leon Jordan.
Wear your church around town. We are receiving orders and deposits for the “95th Anniversary” t-
shirts, $20 total. Thank you, Carol Chatman (coordination) and Janice Henderson (shirt maker).
Congratulations, joyous blessings, and sincere prayers to Erica Wright (grew up in St. Peter’s, child of Eric and
Trudi Wright) and Jeffrey Mascaro, to be married at a venue spot this afternoon. May Christ be a third partner
in their shared life’s journey! May all marriages, families, and human relationships seek and experience mutual
love, peace, strength, support, and abiding joy!

Giving in 2025

Beyond support of our 2025 Budget (we anticipate spending $186,576.82) are special opportunities:
ELCA World Hunger Appeal (meeting international, national, and local hunger and poverty needs).
$100 last Sunday… we have received $650 to date.
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).
We have received $562 to date.
Mission Offering (For January 1 – June 30 it is Steven’s Wings Global Youth Adventures, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to empowering underserved youth to discover the joys and learn the how of travel.
$150 last Sunday… we have received $571 to date.
Lutheran World Relief (responding to various disasters and tragedies all over the face of this earth).
We have received $50 to date.
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. On Monday our nation remembers, honors, and mourns the military personnel
and some attached civilians who died in service to our nation, whether overseas or in training and service in the
U.S. In the midst of summer first fun that the weekend also represents, we should take time to reflect and offer
humble gratitude. Death in military service is the ultimate sacrifice that Memorial Day honors. Many
Americans were troubled when Eric Trump posted a photo of family members last Memorial Day and tweeted
that they all – father on down – had made the ultimate sacrifice and had given up more than everyone else,
“everything to Save America”. Really? Pastor Neil never served in the military and wasn’t drafted during the
Vietnam War. But one U.S. President – who received five deferments for bone spurs to avoid service during the

Vietnam War era and has only served as “Commander in Chief” – apparently called those who died in service,
or who were physically, mentally, and emotionally wounded in service, “losers” and “suckers”. Let’s show
more gratitude than that!
Today is the 5th anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, a Black American man, arrested by police for
using an apparent counterfeit $20 bill to purchase cigarettes at a convenience store in Minneapolis. He was
murdered by suffocation, and he was killed by police brutality and by the failure of other police officers to
intervene. In the first year that followed, 17 states banned or restricted chokeholds and other neck restraints by
the police. Quite a number of past and present St. Peter’s members and their relatives had been or are still police
officers. It is a difficult and dangerous job. But to the knowledge of your Pastors, none of them were found
guilty of homicide or police brutality. The work against racism, the work toward justice both continue, quite
slowly.

ThiS week At st. peTer’s

Monday… Memorial Day.
Wednesday, 10:30AM Senior Ministry “Games and Social Activity” in Rhoda Hall. Join the fellowship!
Thursday… ASCENSION OF JESUS – LUKE 24:50-53 + ACTS 1:1-14
Thursday, 7:00PM All Saints Choir rehearsal. Add your voice to the praise and the encouragement!
Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON STEP GROUP. Find and share support to overcome codependence!
Friday, 9:30AM Opening worship for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod (ELCA)
Assembly at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale. All are welcome!
Friday and Saturday Synod Assembly. Pastors Gwen and Neil and Veronica Britto will represent us.
Friday, 6:30PM Girl Scouts troops.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social
well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others,
and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence
through adulthood. Sometimes persons are not aware of their own mental illness or the illness of others…
depending upon their life position and resources, there is a real danger to self and others.
What’s Happening…

June 1… 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER. Hybrid Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
June 8… DAY OF PENTECOST. Here comes Spirit-breath and
Spirit-power!
Hybrid worship at 10AM (in person in the Sanctuary and online). Picnic and fellowship in Rhoda Hall.
Bear Creek Camp representatives will visit with us as our children get ready for summer 2025!
Wear red, yellow, orange, or even hot pink as we celebrate the flames and the spirit of that day!
Sign up to contribute to the picnic!
June 8… Celebration of Ms. Tracey A. Beasley, completing service as Vice President of our Synod. There is a
3PM worship and a 5PM dinner, both at nearby Reformation Lutheran Church… RSVP by June 1.
June 14… WOMEN’S MINISTRY “Gathering” in person and online.
June 15 – August 8… BEAR CREEK CAMP. Register now for a wonderful week of camp!
The “Philly Connect” base fee will again be $75; additional items (Camp Store, photo or video) will cost
extra. You can register online or on paper. See the Pastors if you have any questions.
June 22… PENTECOST 2 / SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY.

June 29… “95th Anniversary” WORSHIP & PICNIC at Fort Washington State Park. Details to come.
2025 DEFICIT REDUCTION. We are looking for 50 St. Peter’s members or friends
who will each give $160 in addition to their regular offering support. We have received $1355 to date, our
goal is $8000. The contribution amount does not need to be given in one payment. Please mark your gift as
“Deficit”.