Our Mission Statement

"The purpose of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church is... through
Word and Sacraments, to reach out and share the good news of
God's love in Jesus Christ; to gather, prepare and equip people to
witness and minister in daily life to human needs - as individuals and
together. This we do with praise and thanksgiving to God."
Service Times
Sunday Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.

Mid-Week Services
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Meal prior to service at 6:00 p.m.
Ministry in Daily Life

Members are involved within the community
providing for the needs of others.  Our Social
Concerns Team annually gathers school
supplies for the youth of Elgin; and supports
families in need throughout the year.  

The congregation has been a Charter
Organization of Scouting for over 50 years with
Boy Scout and Girl Scout meeting in our facility.  
Our facility also hosts 4-H club meetings and
events.  

We are also a faithful supporter of the Elgin
Community Cupboard, the Soup Kitchen and
participate in the Elgin Ministerial Alliance.
To Gather, Prepare & Equip

Men in Mission meet monthly for food and
fellowship on the first Thursday of each month
at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall kitchen.

Women of the ELCA have several Bible Study
Circles.  Rachel Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. on the
third Wednesday. Ruth Circle at 7:00 p.m. on
the third Tuesday.  Susanna Circle meets at
7:00 p.m. on the first Monday.  Lydia Circle -
Quilting/Sewing Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. on the
second Wednesday.

First Communion instruction is provided for  
youth entering the fifth grade.

A two year program of Catechism Classes for
7th and 8th graders is provided with first year
class attending summer camp paid for by the
congregation.

Middle School and High School age youth
service and fellowship activities are to be found
within our Junior Lutheran Youth
Organization and Senior Lutheran Youth
Organization.

Prime Timers is an "over 50" fellowship.
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
401 East 8th Street, Elgin, Texas 78621 * 512-285-4844 *
stpeterselgin@sbcglobal.net


         August Supply Pastor Schedule

        August 1st   -  Rev. Elroy Haverlah
        August 8th   -  Rev. Joan Fabac
        August 15th -  Rev. Elroy Haverlah
        August 22nd-  Vacant
        August 29th -  Bishop Ray Tiemann
                                                       
                                               

              THANKS TO ST. PETER’S
   HOSPITAL VISITATION VOLUNTEERS

Betty Lynn Meyer and Sandy McCullough have
volunteered to make hospital visits when
needed.   If you know someone in the hospital
that desires a visit, please call the church
office and we will notify Betty and Sandy.