| 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 |
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| 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 |
