10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD
410-524-7474 splcoc@comcast.net
410-524-7474 splcoc@comcast.net
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A MESSAGE FROM ST. PETER'S COUNCIL
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As we are preparing for the Easter celebration, I thought I should take a few moments to share information from your Church Council on where we are in 2021. First of all I want to thank everyone for their support over the last year. I know we are all feeling the Spring Fever and need to reach out and see and speak to our friends in person. You have all been very generous in contributing financially to support our various Missions here at St. Peter’s Lutheran. We continue to reach out to the community to feed and comfort those less fortunate souls.
Our own staff has never slowed down to serve each and every one of you through news, updates, the NET, and our daily devotions as well as weekly
Bible studies, social hours, and Sunday worship services.
They are constantly trying to find different avenues to reach out and touch all of you with Grace and the Word. We are truly blessed to have such a devoted and powerful team of support.
We wanted you to also know that we have been able to acquire a second PPP
loan/grant this year. The funds are designated for covering payroll costs.
That doesn’t mean we don’t have to still support our budget process. A lot of our expenses have never stopped. Utilities cost money even though there are few people in the building. Last year the Mission Investment Fund allowed us to pay only interest on our mortgage for most of the year. As of January 2021, we are back to paying our full mortgage payment automatically. And, as we are about to resume Sunday worship on a regular basis, we need to obtain custodial services that will include CDC guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing our building. This is another expense that we have not really had to worry about for almost a year. Pastor Frank and Amy have been doing most cleaning where and as needed.
Overall we are in good shape and excited to get back to worship in house as safely as possible. We are using a reservation system for in house services due to space limitations and “contact tracing requirements”. So call the office and make a reservation. Looking forward to seeing you all very soon.
Blessings and Peace to All,
Dan Holtzer, Council
President
A MESSAGE FROM ST. PETER'S COUNCIL
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As we are preparing for the Easter celebration, I thought I should take a few moments to share information from your Church Council on where we are in 2021. First of all I want to thank everyone for their support over the last year. I know we are all feeling the Spring Fever and need to reach out and see and speak to our friends in person. You have all been very generous in contributing financially to support our various Missions here at St. Peter’s Lutheran. We continue to reach out to the community to feed and comfort those less fortunate souls.
Our own staff has never slowed down to serve each and every one of you through news, updates, the NET, and our daily devotions as well as weekly
Bible studies, social hours, and Sunday worship services.
They are constantly trying to find different avenues to reach out and touch all of you with Grace and the Word. We are truly blessed to have such a devoted and powerful team of support.
We wanted you to also know that we have been able to acquire a second PPP
loan/grant this year. The funds are designated for covering payroll costs.
That doesn’t mean we don’t have to still support our budget process. A lot of our expenses have never stopped. Utilities cost money even though there are few people in the building. Last year the Mission Investment Fund allowed us to pay only interest on our mortgage for most of the year. As of January 2021, we are back to paying our full mortgage payment automatically. And, as we are about to resume Sunday worship on a regular basis, we need to obtain custodial services that will include CDC guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing our building. This is another expense that we have not really had to worry about for almost a year. Pastor Frank and Amy have been doing most cleaning where and as needed.
Overall we are in good shape and excited to get back to worship in house as safely as possible. We are using a reservation system for in house services due to space limitations and “contact tracing requirements”. So call the office and make a reservation. Looking forward to seeing you all very soon.
Blessings and Peace to All,
Dan Holtzer, Council
President
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JOIN US FOR
Mid-Week Lenten Online Prayer and Reflection.
Wednesdays 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 4/7 at 7pm
Led By Pastors Frank Harpster and Bettye Wolinski
The invitation to Lent as spoken on Ash Wednesday reminds us that we enter this season together “with the whole church”. It goes on to state that we are “created for communion with God, to love one another, and to live in harmony with creation.”
Using readings from Mark’s gospel we invite you to join us as we reflect on what it means to be in community with one another, with the world and creation, and with God. We will be sharing readings and prayers guided by your worship leaders.
To join the Zoom Meeting online click on the link below:
WEDNESDAY LENTEN ZOOM
Meeting ID: 832 5913 3756
Passcode: 187644
To join the meeting by phone dial by your nearest location:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 832 5913 3756
Passcode: 187644
JOIN US FOR
Mid-Week Lenten Online Prayer and Reflection.
Wednesdays 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 4/7 at 7pm
Led By Pastors Frank Harpster and Bettye Wolinski
The invitation to Lent as spoken on Ash Wednesday reminds us that we enter this season together “with the whole church”. It goes on to state that we are “created for communion with God, to love one another, and to live in harmony with creation.”
Using readings from Mark’s gospel we invite you to join us as we reflect on what it means to be in community with one another, with the world and creation, and with God. We will be sharing readings and prayers guided by your worship leaders.
To join the Zoom Meeting online click on the link below:
WEDNESDAY LENTEN ZOOM
Meeting ID: 832 5913 3756
Passcode: 187644
To join the meeting by phone dial by your nearest location:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 832 5913 3756
Passcode: 187644
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EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US
ON WEDNESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M.
FOR AN INTERACTIVE ON LINE BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Harry will be leading the bible studies using the texts for that
week’s worship service. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us as we gather together safely from our own locations around God’s Word.
To join in the study you may do so by clicking on the link below:
ZOOM Bible Study
Or you can:
Please contact Pastor Harry or Pastor Frank if you have any questions.
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CONNECTION HOUR
Please plan to join us each
Friday 4-5 p.m. (WE HAVE SUSPENDED WEDNESDAY CONNECTION HOURS)
as we get together via Zoom to connect with one another and share what is going on in our lives. If you have a computer, tablet, or cell phone with a camera and audio you will be able to share in the conversation. To join us:
Click on, or cut and paste in your web browser, the following URL:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88447290362?pwd=ZzJYcFJHWDhhcjA0U3JpcXlIdUtWUT09
or by typing www.zoom.com in your web browser
and entering
Meeting ID 884 4729 0362
Meeting Password 260281
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US
FOR WORSHIP AND HAPPY HOUR!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US
ON WEDNESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M.
FOR AN INTERACTIVE ON LINE BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Harry will be leading the bible studies using the texts for that
week’s worship service. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us as we gather together safely from our own locations around God’s Word.
To join in the study you may do so by clicking on the link below:
ZOOM Bible Study
Or you can:
- Type www.zoom.com into your web browser
- Click on “Join Meeting”
- Type in Meeting ID Number: 892 6626 2232
- Type in password: 654651
Please contact Pastor Harry or Pastor Frank if you have any questions.
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CONNECTION HOUR
Please plan to join us each
Friday 4-5 p.m. (WE HAVE SUSPENDED WEDNESDAY CONNECTION HOURS)
as we get together via Zoom to connect with one another and share what is going on in our lives. If you have a computer, tablet, or cell phone with a camera and audio you will be able to share in the conversation. To join us:
Click on, or cut and paste in your web browser, the following URL:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88447290362?pwd=ZzJYcFJHWDhhcjA0U3JpcXlIdUtWUT09
or by typing www.zoom.com in your web browser
and entering
Meeting ID 884 4729 0362
Meeting Password 260281
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US
FOR WORSHIP AND HAPPY HOUR!
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL
At this time of crisis and uncertainty with the Corona Virus outbreak we are continuing to do all that we can to keep everyone healthy and safe. In that effort we have instituted the following changes and precautions:
All meetings, events, and activities of St. Peters have been suspended until further notice. This includes all outside groups, bible studies, book study, meetings, choir practices, etc. We will keep you posted as to when that will change.
We ask that you stay home if you can and use your discretion to stay safe and healthy. We also remind everyone that even if you can't be with your sisters and brothers in Christ, you can still hold them in prayer and reach out to folks by phone or social media.
All meetings, events, and activities of St. Peters have been suspended until further notice. This includes all outside groups, bible studies, book study, meetings, choir practices, etc. We will keep you posted as to when that will change.
We ask that you stay home if you can and use your discretion to stay safe and healthy. We also remind everyone that even if you can't be with your sisters and brothers in Christ, you can still hold them in prayer and reach out to folks by phone or social media.