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| | St.Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clear Spring, Maryland |
|  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 | ESTABLISHED 1828Sunday School 9:15 AM Worship Announcements 10:25 AM Word and Sacrament 10:30 AM |  Christ Window |
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We are called by God to know Him through Worship, Prayer, Bible Study, and to make Him known through Discipleship, Mission, and Conduct. |
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR |
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,In the winter edition of the Key Life publication, Bible teacher Steve Brown wrote: "Jesus gives us bad news...being good is really important. Then it gets worse. Not only is being good really important, it's also important that we not screw around with what's important. Then it gets even worse. He says, "You're a lot worse than you think you are." That did it for me. And I started to walk away. Jesus called after me and said, "Don't run until you hear the good news." Then he said, "My grace, my forgiveness, and my love are a lot bigger than you think they are." I've been hanging out with him ever since. You Think About That." Well, I have been thinking about that, praying about that, and searching the Scriptures about that. I had never heard the Gospel explained quite like that, but Steve heard it right. And that last statment from Jesus: "My grace, my forgiveness, and my love are a lot bigger than you think they are." WOW! The more I investigate this statement, the more amazed I am at the depth God goes to have a relationship with me - with you - with everyone He has created in His image. These gifts of mercy, grace, forgiveness, and love are ours from God whose care for us is without limit and result in a radical freedom to not only walk with God, but to dance with Him too, I encourage you to take some time and "Think About That." Shalom, Pastor Elaine + | |  | Teach Us To Love |
| God loves us. He loves us with an intensity beyond anything that anyone could describe to us. He loves us so much that He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ to die on that cross; and the thing that kept Christ on that cross was love, not the nails.Lord, we thank You for all the love that has been given us; for the love of family and friends, and above all Your love poured out upon us in every moment of our lives in steadfast glory. Forgive the many times we have disappointed those who love us, we have failed them and by failing them we have failed You. Lord, have mercy on us. Teach us Your own constancy in love, Your humility, selflessness and generosity. Oh Lord, teach us how to love. Amen. We pray you have a blessed and good week filled with love. |
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SERMON TITLESEaster Day April 8th 'THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD' Second Sunday of Easter, April 15th "Locked Door-No Problem" Third Sunday of Easter, April 22nd "Why Are You Frightened" Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 29th "One Flock-One Shepherd" Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 6th "Moved by the Spirit" Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 13th "Chosen" Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 20th 'THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD' "The Haves and the Have Nots-Which are you?" The Day of Pentecost Sunday, May 27th "Born of Water and Spirit" Guest Preacher - Rev. David Kaplan | | | |
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YARD AND FOOD SALE |
NATIONAL PIKE DAYSt. Peter's is sponsoring a multifamily yard and food sale at The Coach House, 13708 National Pike, on Saturday, May 19th from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Steamers, hot dogs, chili dogs, Krumpe's Do-Nuts, prepacked chips, cookies, sodas, bottled water and much more will be for sale to provide you with a snack or even lunch. Please come and support our community and our church's Mission Projects. Proceeds from this fundraiser goes to St. Peter's Second Time Around Shop. | |
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MY LORD WHAT A DAY! |
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A chicken BBQ was held this past 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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