Weekly Announcements for 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 06-01-2025

7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 06-01-2025

Welcome. In this “in-between” time – the time between the Ascension of our Lord Jesus up
into heaven and the coming of the promised Spirit upon the gathered believers on Pentecost
Day ten days later – we remember Jesus’ prayer on the last night of his life. After the foot
washing and the meal sharing and the words of instruction and encouragement in the upper
room… before he faced his arrest, trial, and crucifixion… Jesus prayed. He prayed for
himself, that his own suffering and death might bring glory to God. He prayed for his disciples.
And NOT just those disciples back then. He also prayed for all future believers who would be
birthed out of his death and through the witness given by his followers. That includes all of us.
And what did Jesus pray? After all these years, Jesus still prays, “THAT THEY MAY BE
ONE, united in love, sustained in faith, preserved from the evil one, and continuing God’s
mission.

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.

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).
$30 last Sunday… we have received $680 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.
$190 last Sunday… we have received $761 to date.

Lutheran World Relief (responding to various disasters and tragedies all over the face of this earth). We have received $50 to date.
MAKE AMERICA (and the world) HUMAN AGAIN.

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).

ThiS week At st. peTer’s

Wednesday, 9:30AM Senior Ministry “Sister Talk” Study and Discussion. Men are also invited.
Wednesday, 10:30AM Whole Foods fresh produce distribution in Rhoda Hall.
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, 8:30AM Senior Food Box distribution ministry.
Friday, 6:30PM Girl Scouts troops.

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 $1,610 to date, and our goal is $8000. The contribution amount does not need to be given in one payment. Please mark your gift as “Deficit”.

DAY OF PENTECOST. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” to the Christian faith next Sunday at 10:00AM! Wear red, yellow, orange, or even “hot pink” clothes as we celebrate the fire of the Holy Spirit that filled, fired, and poured out of those 120 believers. Ms. Kallie Handlong Program Director for Bear Creek Camp, will be our preacher… other staff will also visit. Hybrid worship in the Sanctuary will be followed by a picnic downstairs, fellowship, games and other activities. Invite FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, STRANGERS! Sign up to assist.

What’s Happening…

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 9… CHURCH COUNCIL meeting in Rhoda Hall, 7:00PM.
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.

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”.