St. Peter's Lutheran Church

PASTOR'S MESSAGE - OCTOBER 2025

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Fall is upon us, and October will call us to don sweaters and contemplate evening fireside chats. The earlier nightfall will encourage most of us to put on slippers and give up forays abroad in the dark. It is hard to imagine what life was like for Jesus in a world without electricity and running water. A light in the darkness was truly appreciated and the proximity to a fire was a blessing.

If there is ever a month that one would like to take a walk with Jesus, October is that month. And if you are one of the people who do not like to go for a walk, maybe go for a drive. Fall is a great time to explore nature; you get to see the changing leaves and landscape. When you take time and explore, you will notice that you can see further into the trees, and you might notice something that might be new. Maybe that is why many people like Fall season, there is always something new to see.

As we contemplate the last days of the church calendar and the approach of Thanksgiving, we are reminded to count our blessings and encouraged to consider our response to God’s mission by designating our support of God’s work through the church for the upcoming year.

Let us welcome October with our minds on Stewardship for our church. Some people give Tithes; this is sometimes confusing with offering. Please read (Leviticus 27:30)

The New Testament tells us that we should not neglect the weightier issues. Yes, it is good to offer a portion of our income to God, but we should not forget to offer justice, mercy, and faithfulness. (Mathew 23:23)

Many people give almsgiving. Their compassion and sympathy lead them to help the less fortunate and the needy. It is a good thing to do. The Bible says that you should give alms in secret so you can protect the dignity of those who are in crisis.

So, I pray you might contemplate in the warmth of your home, the weightier things of this year of Our Lord 2025. The refugees, the homeless, the people impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters, and thank God that you have triumphed over challenges of the past and have hope that God still has things for you to do with the dawn of each new day.

 

In Christ,

Rev. Perucy N. Butiku - Coverage Pastor