St. Peter Lutheran Church
2929 F.M 972 (at F.M. 1105)
Walburg, Texas 78626
Office: (512) 863-
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May 25, 2026
St. Peter Lutheran Church at Walburg, Texas
2026 -
Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Texas District
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
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When I was young, I couldn't wait to go to birthday parties. There was a great day of excitement about all the fun I would have hanging out with people and playing and probably eating too much cake. Somewhere along the line I lost that sense of wonder. Running around became more of a chore than a joy, and eating too much cake lost the appeal that it used to have when I was younger. Mostly, it is just the fact that as we get older, a birthday becomes just another day.
I think about this now as the church's birthday is right around the corner. The day of Pentecost had all the hallmarks of a birthday. Friends gathered around and speeches were made. Instead of candles being blown out, the disciples found themselves on fire with a mighty wind. The gospel story was one that came alive for them and came alive in the heart. More than this, it seems to be the day that the church drew its first breath.
But we all know what happens. The years go by and we feel the aches and the pains a little bit more. The church ages the way we age. The early church would shout Maranatha, come Lord Jesus, and expect the Lord to come soon; but the years moved on. We can look fondly on what once was and on the birthdays past. We can think that the church was once more vibrant and alive when it was young, when our faith was young. But such memories can distract us from the beauty of this day. In my own life, I find that each year brings new memories and even new hopes. Every year may bring with it new maintenance issues, but each year also brings with it new joys and new memories. Each year our relationships have one more story to add and, if we keep our eyes open, a few new people to meet.
In my own life, I find that each year brings new memories and even new hopes. Every year may bring with it new maintenance issues, but each year also brings with it new joys and new memories. Each year our relationships have one more story to add and, if we keep our eyes open, a few new people to meet.
Somewhere along the line, it becomes tempting to not celebrate another time around the circle. I may never feel about my own birthday the way I did as a child. But the Christian message is one that tells us to celebrate life since we are loved by the Lord of life, and the Spirit's work does not wait for our feelings to catch up. And so while I may not celebrate my own birthday as exuberantly as I used to, I look forward to celebrating Pentecost as joyously as the first disciples did, since it is the celebration that God is making all things new with His Spirit.
In Christ,
Pastor Phil
Hope, Joy & Peace