June 2026
As we move into the Pentecost season, we encounter many stories about the relationship Jesus has with the term “discipleship”. In modern terms, this aspect of the Gospel message might be described simply as “CARING”.
Last year, our Stewardship speaker, Van Matthews, gave us more than a dozen words embossed on wood to remind us of who we are as a congregation. These words were based on conversations he had with people in the church before his visit with us last November. One of the words people used to describe St. Peter’s was the word—CARING.
On a very large scale, our congregation cares for many needs in our community. Each week our E-news describes many of these ways of caring that are included in our weekly ministry activities. During June, we begin to consider the second half of the year and all of the activities that will be included in our fall programming. To me, the planning aspect of this time is very significant. God has blessed us in so many ways, and through our caring ministries, we express those blessings through our acts of service to others.
Considering this issue is extremely important. First, thank you for begin such caring people. At the same time, as much as many people deserve thanks tor ongoing participation in ministry, God is the ultimate recipient of our thankfulness and praise. Each Sunday, as we celebrate communion, we engage in someithing called “The Great Thanksgiving”. As we celebrate and share communion, we are really strengthening the sense of caring that exists in all of us through the gift of Holy Baptism.
I realize, we may not think of all this whenever we address some caring ne around us. As the cool ocean breezes blow over us this summer, consider your own sense of caring. Offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the gifts God provides. And, discover renewal in the worship we share together. We are caring people. We give thanks for each of you as God provides the means and the resources for us to care for ourselves and others.
Peace in Christ
Pastor Scott