LADIES Aid Meeting: Tuesday,  July 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Please join us for our regular meeting and devotional message on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

In June, we decided where our benevolence funds will go for July, August & September. We also scheduled a showing of the Netflix documentary call ‘The Quilters’ and watched it on June 12. July meeting attendees will have the chance to win a quilted table topper.

Then plan to stay for the Golden Oldies pot luck lunch and Mexican Train dominoes.We would love to see you!

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Reminder - St. Peter accepts electronic checks

Many people pay their bills on-line, and would prefer the convenience of electronic banking instead of donating at the collection plate.  For more details about the process, go to the St. Peter website at:

       http://stpeterwalburg.org/egiving.html

Sunday Worship Services - 10:15 AM, every Sunday

St. Peter Lutheran Church offers in-person worship services and adult Bible classes. Everybody is welcome to join us, but we urge anybody who is not feeling well to stay home. The planned service schedules can be found on the SERVICES page on this website. Recorded versions are also available on YouTube. We hope to see you soon!

                                                 Church Office Hours (Call first at 512-863-5600)

 Church Office Hours:                     Monday - Thursday       9am - 5pm, except on Holidays.

                                                          We are working on the schedule, so call to confirm who is available.

                                                          Pastor’s Day Off is Friday.                                               

Golden Oldies Meet at Noon on 1st Tuesday each Month
Next Meeting on Tuesday,  July 1 at Noon

The Golden Oldies meet on the first Tuesday of each month (except holidays), at noon. Join us for a potluck lunch followed by Mexican Train dominoes. Join us and invite your family and friends to come, too.  

– Fellowship Committee

Next Council Meeting will be Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Notes from the June 10 Council meeting:

The meeting opened with a devotion by Mike M, a prayer and prayer concerns.

Committee Reports:

Treasurer’s Report: Income for April was $2,231 less than expenditures. The year to date net income is <$21,230>. Benevolence funds paid in May were sent to the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown and to the LCMC national organization.

Fellowship: VBS is coming...

Finance/Stewardship:  Authorized signers have been updated. Evaluating the FMV electricity cost for recharging pastor’s new electronic vehicle. This will impact his W2.

Outreach: Set future dates for passing out St. Peter water bottles in the park.

Worship: Ink pens will be distributed to Dads on Fathers Day. Looking for an organist & choir accompanist.  

Property: Graves at the cemetery have been repaired. Mike M presented a report on the condition of the Plexiglas covers over the stained glass windows.  

Discussed numerous other facility needs. After the Education building was leveled, some of the metal siding screws need to be tightened. The ‘loose’ metal roofing on the storage building can be fixed by replacing roof nails. Gravel is needed to fill low spots in the driveway around the sanctuary. The gravel pile at the cemetery is getting low and more needs to be ordered. Need to investigate a potential leak in the bell tower.

New Business:

* Discussed renewal of the church insurance policy by July 11.

* Georgetown Audio determined that the microphone / sound system in the education building must be replaced.

* LCMC Texas District Annual Meeting is July 25-26 in Victoria.

The meeting adjourned with a prayer and the Lord's Prayer. Next meeting is July 8 at 6pm. Devotion by Elaine S.

 Worship Committee Meets Next on Tues., Aug. 12, 2025 at 5 p.m.

The Worship Committee met on Sunday, June 1, for a special called meeting after our organist resigned due to health issues and to enjoy retirement. A retirement reception was planned on June 15 to honor Carol & Bob Tyson upon Carol’s retirement.

After some calls, Anita O agreed to play the organ for us on a limited basis this summer. We are still looking for a permanent replacement and will interview Darwin H when the Committee can all meet. Contact Kathy B if you have any other suggestions.

The Committee also met on Tuesday, June 10th. They selected hymns for Sunday, June 1st, through Sunday, August 31st. They learned that Pastor Phil acquired new altar candles. He is checking suggested hymns to see if they are on the CCLI license website. Pastor will be on vacation on Sunday, July 13. Pastor Dean will be our supply pastor for that service.

Jill M did an excellent job of ordering and preparing ball point pens for Fathers’ Day with St. Peter’s name and address on them. Great job!

If you would like to participate in planning our services at St. Peter, please join us on August 12 at 5pm.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, August 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm. The committee will take a bit of summer recess. If you would like to participate in planning the services at St. Peter please come and join us.  

Fellowship Committee & News

FELLOWSHIP MEETING:  Watch your church bulletin or contact Elaine for news about the next Fellowship Committee planning meeting.

BBQ luncheon: Sunday July 20 after church service. Meat will be provided. Congregation members are invited to bring a dessert or a side dish. For questions, call Pastor Philip or Jerry B. Come and join us!

Members are also welcome to assist with the BBQ cooking on Saturday, July 19 at the church.  It is a large pit, so feel free to bring your own meats (brisket or ribs) from home to add to the pit. Your meat needs to be thawed and in an aluminum pan with your name on it. You may take your meat home or share it with the congregation.

Walburg Farmer’s Market: Come and visit with your neighbors while looking for farm fresh produce each Wednesday this July at the Moravian Hall, New Corn Hill… down the road from Walburg. The market runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  St. Peter Quilters meet each Thursday (except holidays) from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join the St. Peter Quilters. Bring a lunch. They meet on Thursdays  from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Except for holidays)

Ladies Dominos  - Tuesday, July 15 at 1:00 pm

     LADIES DOMINOS is scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday at 1:00 pm.  We will play Mexican Train. Please invite your friends and neighbors to join us. Debby I & Judy C will host.

Fellowship Committee

Faith Formation Bible Studies

Summer Study Series: Christianity and the Roman Empire. This August, we will host a four-week study examining the historical context in which Christianity emerged. The series will explore Roman history and society, cultural practices, and how these elements conflicted with the Judeo-Christian world-view. We’ll also discuss how understanding this historical tension remains relevant for Christians navigating today’s pluralistic society, presenting both challenges and opportunities for witness. This study will be based upon Justo Gonzalez’s “The Story of Christianity”, Volume 1. Readings & reading assignments will be supplied. Contact Pastor Phil to join this study.

Fall Bible Study: The Corinthian Letters. Beginning this fall, we will dive into Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. These epistles offer rich teaching on church unity, spiritual gifts, and living faithfully in a complex world. More details will come soon.

Family Ministry Expansion. We are actively developing new programs to better serve young children and their parents. Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for families to grown in faith together and build connections within the church community.

St. Peter 2025 Vacation Bible School Opportunities: July 21-24   -OR-   July 29-30

St. Peter will offer two separate opportunities for VBS this year. We need participants & helpers! The curriculum will be "Road Trip" by Cokesbury Publishing. VBS Registration forms for either or both events are available in the gym or by CLICKING HERE. (This includes students and helpers.)

VBS Event #1: At St. Peter Education Building on July 21 - 24 from 9-11:30 am for ages from 4 to 11.

      With set up on Sunday, July 20 at 1pm.

VBS Event #2: At Sunny Creek Mobile Home Park on July 29-30 from 9-11:30 am for ages 5 to 12.

With set up on Monday, July 28th.  

Questions and completed forms may be emailed to StPeterVBS2025@gmail.com or delivered to either Elaine S or Debby I.

VBS Planning Meeting: Join us on Thursday, July 3 at 9:00 a.m. Anyone interested in helping with VBS is welcome to attend. Discussions will cover the curriculum, daily schedules, worker duties and other items.

VBS Volunteeers:  We are still seeking a few more volunteer workers. Please prayerfully consider supporting this opportunity to connect with the community.  All volunteers will need to obtain a background check prior to the event. We would like to complete as many as possible by July 3. The church will pay all fees. This can be completed at the church or on your own computer. Contact Pastor Philip Daniels for details.