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St Peter’s Lutheran Church - Ocean City, MD

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OFFICIAL SITE - We are a welcoming faith community dedicated to sharing God’s love through worship, service, and fellowship.

We welcome both locals and visitors to connect, reflect, & belong to our community.

11/02/2026

Have you ever felt at the end of your rope? Struggled with loss? Wondered whether you were doing enough or being enough?

In Sunday's sermon, Pastor Bettye reminded us that Jesus' Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12) offer a different understanding of what it means to be blessed.

We are blessed not because life is perfect, but because God's grace is present even in our struggles. We discover blessings when we care for others, find contentment in what truly matters, choose cooperation over competition, and speak the truth with love rather than anger.

Pastor Bettye left us with a question worth carrying into the week: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫?

Perhaps the greatest blessing is not simply what we receive from God, but how we share His love with others.

❤️ Faith isn't just something we believe. It's something we live.

10/31/2026

“Borrowed” this from Vicar Keith Hall….

Hope to see you even if it is an hour early! 😉

10/30/2026

🦃 Help Us Share the Blessings of Thanksgiving! 🍂

St. Peter's Community Services Ministry is helping make the Thanksgiving holiday a little brighter for the families we support by providing Thanksgiving dinners. We’re almost there, but we still need your help providing a few more turkey and a few more Food Lion gift cards.

Want to donate a turkey or gift card? Please contact Lyn Meixner.

Monetary donations are also welcome! Make checks payable to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, with Thanksgiving Meals in the memo line.

📅 Donation are needed by November 15

Together, we can help ensure that the families we support have a Thanksgiving meal to enjoy.

10/28/2026

🥜 OVER 400 JARS OF PEANUT BUTTER! 🥜

As our Peanut Butter Challenge come to a close, we have a few things to say…

STUPENDOUS! MAGNIFICENT! EXTRAORDINARY!
...and we are talking about YOU — the amazing congregation of St. Peter's! ❤️

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've collected OVER 400 jars of peanut butter! We were in a little bit of a JAM, and as always, you came through in a BIG way!

Every jar represents more than just food on a shelf. It represents a meal, a helping hand, and a reminder to someone in our community that they are not alone. Through your generosity, we're helping feed our neighbors physically while sharing God's love and nourishing them spiritually.

Together, we really CAN make a difference — one jar at a time!

From all of us at the Open Door Pantry Ministry, we salute you, celebrate you, and THANK YOU for putting your faith into action!

❤️ St. Peter's, you are simply the BEST! 🥜

10/25/2026

🕯️ All Saints Sunday – Remembering Those We Love

On Sunday, November 1, St. Peter's Lutheran Church will celebrate All Saints Sunday, a special time to remember and give thanks for those who have gone before us in faith.

During both worship services, we will honor in prayer our members and loved ones who have entered Eternal Life during the past year.

If you have lost a loved one since November 2025 and would like their name included in our prayers, please contact Amy in the church office by Tuesday, October 27. You are also invited to bring a photograph of your loved one to be displayed during worship.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." – Matthew 5:4

10/24/2026

There's so much happening at St. Peter's, and we want to make it easier than ever for EVERYONE to be part of it!

We're transforming the way we share news, events, ministry opportunities, and important updates. Why? Because staying connected shouldn't be complicated! Whether you're at church every Sunday, traveling, or keeping in touch from home, we want you to have the information you need, when you need it.

Imagine knowing what's happening without having to wait for the next newsletter, discovering new ways to get involved, and having church news right at your fingertips. That's where we're headed!

✨ More exciting changes are on the way, but you don't have to wait to start enjoying the benefits! Here are four great resources you can use TODAY:

📖 Weekly Bible Lessons: www.stpetersoc.com/BibleLessons
📅 Church Calendar: www.stpetersoc.com/Calendar
📧 Email Updates: www.stpetersoc.com/Email
⛪ Church News: www.stpetersoc.com/News

Save these links and keep the handy reference guide below! Better yet, share them with a friend or fellow church member.

❤️ A connected congregation is a stronger congregation. The more we know, the more we can participate, support one another, and share the wonderful things God is doing through St. Peter's!

Stay tuned. Stay informed. Stay connected. We're just getting started!

10/23/2026

🔴 WEAR RED! IT'S REFORMATION SUNDAY! 🔴

This Sunday, October 25, we're celebrating Reformation Sunday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church!

Reformation Sunday is a time to celebrate our Lutheran heritage, the gift of God's grace, and the faith that continues to inspire and unite us more than 500 years after Martin Luther sparked the Reformation.

🔴 Why red? Red symbolizes the fire of the Holy Spirit, the courage of faith, and the joy of renewal! So dig out your favorite red shirt, sweater, scarf, or tie and join us for a sea of RED as we celebrate our faith together!

9:00 AM – Contemporary Worship with Free Spirit
10:30 AM – Traditional Worship

Same amazing grace. Same enduring faith. One church family. Come celebrate with us — and don't forget your RED!

10/21/2026

𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝗮𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭.

This Sunday, a remarkable young man did just that.

He shared how, through life's trials, music became a source of strength, helping him work through his doubts and reconnect with his faith. His story was a beautiful reminder that faith isn't about never having doubts. It's about finding our way through them, often in unexpected ways. We're grateful for his courage, his honesty, and his willingness to remind us that God can speak to our hearts in many ways -- including through music.

10/20/2026

🥜🏆 IT'S A PEANUT BUTTER SHOWDOWN ! 🏆🥜

It's the 9am crew vs. the 10:30am crowd in a deliciously nutty competition at St. Peter's Lutheran Church! We're challenging both worship services to see who can collect the most SMALL (16oz) jars of peanut butter for our Open Door Food Pantry! There will be a 🏆 winner at EACH service! And 🥇 One GRAND PRIZE WINNER overall!

WHY PEANUT BUTTER? 🥜 Peanut butter is one of the most requested items at our food pantry! It's packed with protein, doesn't need refrigeration or cooking, and provides easy meals and snacks for individuals and families facing food insecurity.

And while we're having a little friendly competition, the real winners are the neighbors and families who depend on our pantry. ❤️

So, whether you're part of the 9:00 AM Peanut Butter Powerhouse or the 10:30 AM Crunchy Crew, it's time to spread some love!

🥜 Bring a jar. Bring a few. Bring your competitive spirit! Time is up on October 31!

10/19/2026

Whose Image Do You Bear? ❤️

“Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” — Matthew 22:21

When Jesus was confronted with a question designed to trap Him, His response offered a timeless lesson about faith, identity, and allegiance. While the world may be influenced by wealth, power, and political divisions, our true identity is found in something far greater.

We are created in God's image. We belong to God. And our lives should reflect that truth.

Our faith isn't defined by a political party, a government, or the image stamped on a coin. It's defined by the love of Jesus Christ and how we carry that love beyond the walls of the church.

As Pastor Bettye reminded us, we are called not simply to give God a portion of our lives, but to give Him all of ourselves.

🙏 As you begin a new week, ask yourself: 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨? 𝙒𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙄 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚?

Address

10301 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD
21842

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

(410)5247474

Website

http://www.stpetersoc.com/

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