June 1, 2025
The Ascension of Our Lord (observed)
Divine Service
Jesus promises to release the power of the Holy Spirit that will sustain the church as she magnifies the name of Christ, in all wisdom, knowledge, and enlightenment. Today, the church honors Jesus’ ascent into the heavenly realms. In His absence from us, we shall be comforted and sustained by the Spirit of God. In our waiting for Christ’s return, we boldly proclaim repentance and the forgiveness of sins to all nations.
Readings
Hymns
“Hail Thee, Festival Day” LSB 489
“Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels” LSB 491
“We All Believe in One True God” LSB 954
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” LSB 463
“Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious” LSB 495
“A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LSB 493
“On Christ’s Ascension I Now Build” LSB 492
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, as Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ascended into the heavens, so may we also ascend in heart and mind and continually dwell there with Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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May 25, 2025 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Scripture reveals God’s answers, vision, and intervention. What seems perplexing is professed by faith, not by reason, yet couched in mystery and not always palpable. We cannot intellectually understand how baptism begets faith, yet we believe. We cannot comprehend the incomparable beauty of heaven, yet we see. We yearn to approach the heavenly Father, unencumbered by the weight of sin and confusion! Jesus provides clarity in His mercy, sufficient to instill within us true repentance, sincere faith, and compassionate service.
Readings
Acts 16:9-15
Acts 16:9-15
Hymns for the Day
“Life Is a Journey”
“I Walk in Danger All the Way” LSB 716
“I Walk in Danger All the Way” LSB 716
“I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light” LSB 411
Collect of the Day
O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we may think those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we may think those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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May 18, 2025 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
In Christ, all things are made new. Gentiles once spurned from the promises of God are baptized and made recipients of forgiveness and eternal life. They are no longer alien to God. Former things, antiquated caste systems, are null and void. New things are imminent. The resurrection of Jesus deprives mourning, crying, and dying of their power. The unleashing of the Holy Spirit changes lingering sorrow into joy, ensuring the newness of all things in heaven and on earth.
Readings:
Collect of the Day
O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one will. Grant that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You promise, that among the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Hymns:
“Life Is a Journey”
“Jerusalem, My Happy Home” LSB 673
“Jerusalem, My Happy Home” LSB 673
“Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me” LSB 722“Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face” LSB 631
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” LSB 649“A Multitude Comes from the East and the West” LSB 510
“In Thee Is Gladness” LSB 818“Alleluia! Let Praises Ring” LSB 822
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May 11, 2025- Fourth Sunday of Easter
“Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” Christ alone secures salvation for believing Jews and Gentiles. He temporally and eternally anchors those persecuted for believing, asserting, and preaching divine truths. In the midst of strife, sin, disease, and death, God shepherds his people into eternity. As His sheepish people, we listen to His voice. So also we receive the living waters of Holy Baptism where He asserts His claim on us forever.
Readings:
Hymns
“Father Welcomes” LSB 605“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” LSB 709“Life Is a Journey”
“Lord Jesus Christ, Life Giving Bread” LSB 625
“Oh, Blest the House” LSB 862“Be Still My Soul” LSB 752“With All the Saints in Glory” LSB 671“Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us” LSB 711
“Lord Jesus Christ, Life Giving Bread” LSB 625
“Oh, Blest the House” LSB 862“Be Still My Soul” LSB 752“With All the Saints in Glory” LSB 671“Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us” LSB 711
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, merciful Father, since You have wakened from death the Shepherd of Your sheep, grant us Your Holy Spirit that when we hear the voice of our Shepherd we may know Him who calls us each by name and follow where He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Almighty God, merciful Father, since You have wakened from death the Shepherd of Your sheep, grant us Your Holy Spirit that when we hear the voice of our Shepherd we may know Him who calls us each by name and follow where He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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LWML Treatshop
LADIES: Jesus Knows Me; This I Love! Isn’t it wonderful that God knows us? From the hairs on our heads to when we are asleep or awake, He knows. Even more wonderful is His forgiveness and grace for us, even though He knows it all.
On August 9, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, we will explore that love for us at the treatshop. A treatshop is a workshop and a retreat. It will include wonderful Bible Studies, activities, educational breakout sessions, Christ-centered mission projects, lunch, and, of course, wonderful LWML fellowship and fun. We hope you’ll plan to attend.
Complete the registration form and mail it along with your registration fee to Penny Letterman to let us know you’ll be there. We look forward to hearing from you. (Registration forms can also be picked up in the church office.)
For ride sharing information please see Gloria Field or Cheryl Tellman.
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Seminary Christmas Marketplace
Thank you to all who have purchased gift card for our seminary families this year. If you are so inclined it is not too late to do so. You have until November 10th . These cards will be shared with the students before they leave for their Christmas break in December.
It would be a blessing to receive:
1. Gift cards in increments of $10, $20 or $25, which may be used at merchants in the Fort Wayne area such as Walmart, Target or Meijer or restaurant chains such as Applebees, Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, Red Robin, Subway and others.
2. Service station and gas cards from Shell, Marathon, BP or Speedway in increments of $25 and above.
3. Cash gifts to purchase dining hall lunch tickets. The lunch tickets allow students who live off campus to eat lunch on campus rather than needing to bring their meals from home.
1. Gift cards in increments of $10, $20 or $25, which may be used at merchants in the Fort Wayne area such as Walmart, Target or Meijer or restaurant chains such as Applebees, Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, Red Robin, Subway and others.
2. Service station and gas cards from Shell, Marathon, BP or Speedway in increments of $25 and above.
3. Cash gifts to purchase dining hall lunch tickets. The lunch tickets allow students who live off campus to eat lunch on campus rather than needing to bring their meals from home.
Please place your gifts in the gold can on the counter. Thank you!
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Disaster Relief cont.
“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 Helping the hurting amid disaster
Pray for the:
- victims of Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, that they would know and experience God’s love, hope, healing and renewal as their lives have been disrupted by this disaster
- safety of volunteers as they travel and work together to provide immediate response and early recovery by providing for basic needs – food, water, clothes, and shelter
- volunteers as they share Jesus, shine Jesus’ light and bring comfort, healing and restoration
- members of St. Peter Lutheran congregation in Conover, North Carolina who are hosting volunteers (1 hour from Swannanoa)
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Update–3rd Quarter Mission Offerings
Concordia Theological Seminary – Fort Wayne
Thank-you members of St. Peter for supporting missions this quarter! Thank-you for being gracious givers for the Lord’s work and sharing your love and care for others.
The amount of our Offering for CTSFW 2,990.00. We were able to take the check to CTSFW on Donation Day this past Tuesday along with all the generous offerings of Food and Clothing. We were able to attend Chapel and have lunch with the Seminary and Deaconess students to get to know them and hear how God led them to say: “Yes Lord, Send Me” to CTSFW to become Pastors and Deaconesses. An added highlight of the afternoon was being able to be part of the LWML Choir at Worship Anew. The recorded hymns will be part of Worship Services that will be broadcast in the future. Continue to keep CTSFW – Students, Faculty, and Staff in your prayers.
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