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St.Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clear Spring, MD

P.O. Box 198
30 South Martin Street
Clear Spring, MD 21722
Church Phone 301-842-2505
Pastor: The Rev. Elaine Swinehart
www.lutheransonline.com/lo/stpetersclearspring
DIRECTIONS: Second page 'About St. Peter's'
ESTABLISHED 1828

Sunday School 9:15 AM

Announcements 10:25 AM

Worship Word and Sacrament 10:30 AM


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WELCOME TO ST. PETER'S WEB SITE
St. Peter's strives to bring the message of Jesus Christ to its members and guests through preaching, teaching, evangelism, service, and prayer. As part of the ELCA, we support Christian evangelism and mission.

We welcome people of all walks of life to come worship, to the Lord's table at Holy Communion, to our special events, and any time to pray. All are welcome here to the church that cares!

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me." - Jesus (Matt. 25:35)

MISSION STATEMENT

We are called by God to know Him through Worship, Prayer, Bible Study, and to make Him known through Discipleship, Mission, and Conduct.
This Week at St Peter's
5/21  6:30p   Growth and Praise Committee Meeting
5/22  1:00p   Food Bank & 2nd Time Around Shop
5/23 11:00a   Prayer Gathering
  6:30p   Prayer Gathering
5/24  1:00p   Food Bank & 2nd Time Around Shop
5/27  9:15a   Sunday School
 10:30a   Service of Word and Sacrament___
This Weekend at St Peter's
Sunday 5/27
  9:15a   Sunday School
 10:30a   Service of Word and Sacrament___
THE CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAYS AND PRINCIPAL FESTIVALS

The Day of Pentecost, Sunday, May 27th (R)
Guest Preacher - Rev. David Kaplan
Sermon title: "Born of Water and Spirit"

The Season after Pentecost

First Sunday after Pentecost June 3 2012 (W)
The Holy Trinity

Second Sunday after Pentecost June 10th through
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost Nov. 18th (G)

23rd Sunday after Pentecost (W)
All Saints Sunday Nov. 4th

Last Sunday after Pentecost (W)
Christ the King Sunday Nov. 25th

First Sunday in Advent Dec. 1st (B/P)

Second Sunday in Advent Dec. 9th (B/P)

Third Sunday in Advent Dec. 16th (B/P)

Fourth Sunday in Advent Dec. 23rd (B/P)

Nativity of our Lord, Christmas Eve Dec. 24th (W)

Nativity of our Lord, Christmas Day Dec. 25th (W)

First Sunday of Christmas Dec. 30th (W)

* The letters indicate suggested liturgical colors

MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER FOR OUR VETERANS
Gracious Lord, our heavenly Father, on this day we pause to remember the sacrifices made for freedom throughout the past centuries. We gives thanks this Memorial Day for all the blessings You have given our nation. Help us to know that freedom, prosperity, and other blessings come from You, and make us thankful.
As our memories go back to those who have died to preserve our liberties, make us grateful and humble. When we meet those who have served, remind us to thank them. Almighty God, guide the leaders of our nation. Watch over those who serve in our armed forces, especially those far from home. And above all, grant that we, Your children by faith in Christ may find a field of service in which we as salt and leaven, may uphold righteousness, order, and peace, in Jesus name. Amen.

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WORSHIP IN THE PARK!

Sunday June 10th we will gather at the Clear Spring Park for worship, fellowship and lunch. Service will begin at 10:30 A.M. Following the Word and Sacrament we will lunch on steamers and hot dogs. The remainder of the meal is a smorgasbord of salads, casseroles, and desserts and whatever you choose to bring that is convenient. Each person/family brings their place settings, tablecloths, covered dish and drink.

It is a beautiful setting east of the Fairview Mountain, a pavilion for cover in case of rain or hot sun, gym equipment for the young ones and rest room facilities near by.

This year blue grass music will be played by our own Warner (Red) Shingleton and his friends on banjo and guitar.

We invite you to come and join us in praising God who has given us hope for a glorious future. It has always been a fun day of Christian fellowship.

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Community Vacation Bible School held at St. John's UCC
June 11 - 15th. Watch for more info.

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Council/Choir Appreciation Dinner provided by the Women of The Church Group June 20th.

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What's Happening in June
WHAT HAPPENED IN MAY
YARD AND FOOD SALE
NATIONAL PIKE DAY

St. Peter's sponsored a multifamily yard and food sale May 19th.

We were again blessed with a beautiful day, skies the color of our home page and a wonderful response from the community. All food supplies were donated by church members. $300.00 will go to The Second Time Around Shop.

It is St Peter's Mission to make God known through Discipleship, Mission and Conduct. Thanks to the community, our members and all who helped to make this event successful.

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MY LORD WHAT A DAY!
A chicken BBQ was held Saturday, May 12th. Our Lord blessed us with a beautiful day of azure skies, warm but not hot temperatures, a nice breeze and THE BEST PART a really great response. We sold out of chicken and had a few people stopping even after the tables and awnings were cleared away. $600.00 plus will be given to the Clear Spring Food Bank. Huge thanks to all who shared in this production of fund raising for this years Mission Projects and THANK YOU LORD.

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MOTHER/DAUGHTER BANQUET
May 3rd, our annual Mother/Daughter Banquet was held at the Clear Spring American Legion with an attendance of seventy-three mothers, daughters, grand mothers, grand children, nieces and friends. The dinner was delicious (no preparation - no clean up) and Sentimental Sounds, Jack and Donna Kaye Haines provided music from the 40's forward bringing back very pleasant memories. We are already looking forward to next years event.

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