Weekly Announcements for the week of August 2, 2026
10TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 08-02-2026
Don’t begin with “We have NOTHING here but…” Sometimes we Christians are too good at saying that we are ourselves “not enough” (not good enough, perfect, capable, trained, etc.) or don’t “have enough” (time, money, additional workers, other resources, etc.) to get involved, to make a difference, to even think about trying.
Begin with God’s generous grace and wonderful blessings to you, including the Bread of Life, Jesus Christ… and, for many of us, your daily bread to eat. Begin with splagchnizomai,` a fire of deep compassion for others which the Holy Spirit can kindle inside of you. Begin with the chance, the opportunity, the need, the desire to feed others – physically, spiritually. Believe, as Jesus does, that you can offer who you are and what you have into his tender and mighty hands. Believe, as Jesus does, that Jesus can make a way out of no way, that even small gifts are much in the Lord’s hand.
TODAY
9:00AM All Saints Choir warm-up.
10:00AM + PENTECOST SEASON WORSHIP + (in person and online)
The Kingdom of God is present by our faithful living and generous giving.
Beyond support of our 2026 Budget ($187,927 is what we envision spending this year) are those opportunities for special giving on behalf of others. They include:
ELCA World Hunger Appeal (responding to international, national, and local hunger and poverty).
We have received $1,986 to date. Thank you for caring that shares survival!
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 received $45 last Sunday and $791 to date. Lives are truly being changed! You are offering health and help to others!
St. Peter’s Church Mission Offering (For July 1 – December 31 this offering will go to Pure Heart Mission, a grassroots neighborhood charitable organization begun by local resident Lamar Glover that has already worked with us through regular food donations, several clothing giveaways, and Christmas toys.) We have received $25 to date. (And in January 1 – June 30 we received $512 total to share with the Sisters of St. Joseph Refugee Housing Project here in metropolitan Philadelphia.) Thanks so much for reaching out!
“God’s Global Barnyard” is an ELCA development project to help families and villages fight poverty. It involves sending chickens, goats, cows, and other animals and items somewhere in the world Children often are eager to help with this project. We have received $20 to date.
Lutheran Disaster Response (walking with communities before, during, and after specific tragedies such as fires, floods, and storms… often staying for years) and Lutheran World Relief (addressing suffering, poverty, and injustice all over the face of this earth) are both responses of love and compassion in action. $0 to date.
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”.
“Community Day” at St. Peter’s! (yesterday)
THANK YOU to all who helped plan and prepare… helped publicize and participate… and in any way gave support! Some churches are located in a particular community but don’t interact at all. We aren’t strangers here. St. Peter’s has a legacy of being of the community and very much in the community.
ThiS week At st. peTer’s
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.
Saturday, 11:00AM Pastors will officiate the memorial service for Janice Brown (who joined St. Peter’s in 1974 and completed her earthly journey July 3) at Lambie Funeral Home, 8000 Rowland Avenue, Philadelphia 19136.
Saturday, 11:00AM Women’s Ministry “Gathering” in Rhoda Hall and online.
BEAR CREEK CAMP! Some of our children have experienced or will experience a week of summer camp this season in the Pocono Mountains for just $75. This is one of our wonderful Lutheran Church ministries that is so much more than just being away from home and out in nature. Our St. Peter’s children have had the opportunity to get close to God’s created world, to be with new friends and old, and to experience sharing Christ’s love with others. Session 7 begins this afternoon.
What’s Happening…
August 9… PENTECOST 11. Hybrid Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
ELCA Youth Gathering (Minneapolis in 2027) information meeting after worship.
Who wants to go? Who can help raise the funds?
August 16… PENTECOST 12. Hybrid Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
August 19… “I Remember It Well, South Philly!” an event of reflection, sharing, and celebration organized by Elaine Jones, 1-3PM in Rhoda Hall. Bring your memories! Bring your family! No cost.
And you don’t have to be from South Philly to attend.
August 22… “LOVE Revolution” at Grace Lutheran Church, Broomall, 8:45AM – 3:45PM. St. Peter’s will begin a two-year program sponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA. It will help us transform and develop the way we do ministry in our neighborhood, our city,
this world community. We have a St. Peter’s team assembled… we ask you to start praying. for us to be fertile soil for seeds to grow.
August 23… PENTECOST 13.Hybrid Worship in person and online at 10AM (Pastor Bob Holum)
PEACE 🕆 REST 🕆 ETERNAL LIFE
Our former Bishop, the Rev. Dr. Patricia A. Davenport, a servant-leader of the Church and friend to many of us over many years, died of an illness on July 29. We celebrate our sister’s faith and faithfulness! Unannounced, Pat was present online among us for worship on June 28.