Weekly Announcements for April 27, 2025
2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER 04-27-2025
Welcome. At times the world is broken, our lives are broken, and the future looks bleak. At our worst points of failure, in our doubts and in our fears, the Risen Lord – who can burst through the tight-sealed tomb and the locked doors of a hiding place – can also burst through our locked minds and hidden faith. Thank God for the peace of forgiveness and the power of the Holy Spirit, for second chances to live the new life of Christ and to share it!
TODAY
9:00AM All Saints Choir warm-up for worship.
10:00AM + EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP + (in person and online)
11:00AM Scholarship Committee meeting.
Giving in 2025
Beyond support of our 2025 Budget (we anticipate spending $186,576.82) are special opportunities to give on behalf of others. They include:
ELCA World Hunger Appeal (meeting international, national, and local hunger and poverty needs).
We have received $550 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 $450 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. We have received $416 to date.
Lutheran World Relief (responding to various disasters and tragedies all over the face of this earth).
We have received $50 to date.
Wear your church around town. We are receiving orders and deposits for the “95th Anniversary”
t-shirts, $20 total… some say they are blue, some say purple… but the church building photo is definitely us!
ThiS week At st. peTer’s
Wednesday, 10:30AM Senior Ministry “Games and Social Activity” in Rhoda Hall. Join the fellowship!
Thursday, 7:00PM All Saints Choir rehearsal.
Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON STEP GROUP. Find and share support to codependence!
Friday, 8:30AM Senior Food Boxes distribution ministry.
Friday, 6:00PM Girl Scout troops.
Saturday, 9AM – 2PM Area Girl Scouts training event in Rhoda Hall.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH COUNCIL (04/14): We did not have enough Council members in mid-April to officially make any decisions, but we did learn that 2025 Budget Income for January – March was $42,288.11 and Budget Expenses were $47,931.47. That was about a $2,600 improvement in our finances! Next Church Council meeting will be May 12. Pray for your elected servant leaders, pray for your church, and pray for the faith, the love, and the work we all share.
2025 DEFICIT REDUCTION. We are looking for 50 St. Peter’s members or friends who will each make one total contribution of $160, given in addition to their regular offering support, to help us address a known deficit in our operating 2025 Budget. The contribution amount does not need to be given in one payment.
Please mark your contribution with “Deficit Reduction”. We have received $1,110 to date.
What’s Happening…
May 4… 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER. Hybrid Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
May 10… “Everybody’s Birthday Party” event, sponsored by Women’s Ministry, 12 noon – 4PM.
May 11… 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER. MOTHER’S DAY.
May 12… CHURCH COUNCIL meeting, 7:00PM.
May 20… Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania.
May 31… 95th Birthday Party for Queen Sutton at Marriot Philadelphia West (Conshohocken), 2PM, $50.
Deadline for tickets is May 1.
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!
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 29… “95th Anniversary” WORSHIP & PICNIC at Fort Washington State Park. Details to come.
PEACE REST ETERNAL LIFE
We join others in thanking God for the life, faith, and witness of the humble “Pope of the people”, Francis, who especially reached out to the poor, the marginalized, and the immigrant throughout the world. There’s too much drama and trauma in our world and nation. We need some real LOVE! Can you help?