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 Services
8:00 a.m. and 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 by
the Pastor for youth entering the fifth grade.

A two year program of
Catechism Classes for
7th and 8th graders is provided by the Pastor,
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
Lenten Pilgrimage 2010

During  the Lenten Season, we will go on a pilgrimage.
Our first stop on our pilgrimage will be on the slopes of
Mt. Olivet.  You will find this Lenten Pilgrimage to be an
uplifting, heart moving experience; at times even
disturbing.  We hope that you will accompany us all the
way and that you will invite your neighbors and friends
to join us.  A meal will be served from 6:00 p.m. to
6:50 p.m. with worship starting at 7:00 p.m. each
Wednesday.

Mar. 3rd   “On the Way of Sorrows”
Psalm 88:3-9   Luke 23:26-31    -
meal served by WELCA

Mar. 10th   “At the Hill of the Skull”
Psalm 31:1-5    Luke 23:39-43   -
meal served by WELCA

Mar. 17th   “In the Upper Room”
Psalm 40:11-17   Luke 22:14-21   -
meal served by MIM

Mar. 24th   “Beneath the Cross”
Psalm 22:1-8, 14-18    Romans 5:6-11   -
meal served by MIM


Holy Week

Mar. 28th Palm Sunday
Procession of Palms at both worships

April 1st Maundy Thursday
Holy Communion 7:00 p.m.

April 2nd Good Friday
Tenebrae 7:00 p.m.

April 4th Easter Sunday
Easter Sunrise 7:00 a.m.

Easter Breakfast 7:45 a.m. provided by
Men in Mission

Sunday School Flowering Cross &
Egg Hunt 9:15 a.m.

Easter Eucharist 10:30 a.m.


Thanks to all who participated in the Crop Walk last
month.  As usual, St. Peter’s had the most walkers and
more than likely collected the most money to be spent
feeding the hungry, here in Elgin and around the world.  
join us.  A meal will be served from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.
m. with worship starting at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday.

   UPCOMING EVENTS!

March 5th - World Day of Prayer



March 27th - Women's Mission Luncheon
"How Is The Weather There?"
Special Guest Speaker:  Clarie Streng Broste
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 11am - 2pm, St. Peter's Parish Hall
(see more details on the WOMEN webpage)




2010 Relay for Life
April 16th and April 17th

Participating Teams
St. Peter's Youth
and
St. Peter's WELCA - Susanna Circle