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The Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 13, 2012
Welcome, Newcomers & Visitors!
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Greeters wearing a “Greeter” name badge will be waiting outside on the lawn after services to deliver an information packet with a smile! Please write your address and phone number in the black book as it travels your row, so we can send you a letter of welcome.
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Remember, you don't have to be a member to get involved! Ask about volunteer and education opportunities at the Newcomer or Parish Life Table. Sign up for a nametag at the Parish Life Table, and it will be waiting for you next Sunday. Pick up a free sticker for the back of your car on the lawn today!
Photographs will be taken between the morning services on the first Sunday of each month. If you are relatively new to the church, we’d love to welcome you by taking a quick snapshot to introduce you to the parish.
Make It Happen in May!
The reality of breaking ground on our new church building is almost within our grasp! The Vestry, Finance and Building Committees request that we open our hearts (and our wallets) to another miracle like the one where we were able to pay cash for the property on Thomasville Road. Please, make another pledge for one more year so St. Peter’s can crest the financial mountain and begin construction! You will notice a Commitment Board on the lawn today. The names are of those who have already made a pledge in any amount, from very large to very small, toward this effort. Please remember; this is not for our glory, but for God’s glory, that his Church may endure and grow for generations to come. Everything we have is a blessing from the Lord, and we are returning to Him only a portion of what He has given to us. Make it happen in May—this month. The time is here!
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Last Call for Baptism at Pentecost
The next date for Baptism at St. Peter’s is on May 27, The Feast of Pentecost, at all three Sunday services. Contact Anne Wright at anne@saint-peters.net to schedule Baptism for yourself or your child. A summer Baptism date has been set for August 12.
Duke Youth Academy
Margaret Dudley and Cameron Zein-Eldin have been chosen to attend the Duke Summer Youth Academy. Congratulations to these rising seniors, who will study under Divinity School professors with other high school students for two weeks.
Swinging Smoke and Taking Names!
Acolyte training for all rising 6th-12th graders will be held this Saturday, May 19, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. New middle schoolers, it’s finally your turn to process crosses, banners and candles, and serve at the altar! Parents, please plan to attend with your students. Direct your questions and sign up with Jamey McClenny at 545-1386 or Jameymcclenny@aim.com.
Our Summer Fellows Arrive May 27!
Please welcome Aaron Harrison (Duke), Chris Jones (Trinity), Richard Moseley (Nashotah House), and Daniel Holloway (Beeson School of Divinity) as they begin a busy summer at St. Peter’s!
Adult Education
St. Peter’s Theology Summer School
Adult education continues through the summer with class offerings on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Look over these classes and plan to have an interesting summer!
Adult Sunday School
Sundays from 10:25-11:05 am
June 3 through July 29
In the North Transept
“Rejoice in the Lord Always: Paul’s Letter to the Philippians”
Wednesday Evening Classes
Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30 pm,
June 6 through July 25
No class on July 4 or July 18
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“Discernment and Encounter: How Scripture Leads Us to Encounter the Living God “
Led by Aaron Harrison,Duke Divinity School Summer Fellow
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1 Corinthians: Prayerful Reflection on Paul’s Conversation with His Church in Corinth
Led by Daniel Holloway, Beeson School of Divinity Summer Fellow
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Holy Conversation: Talking About God in Everyday Life
Led by Chris Jones, Trinity School For Ministry Summer Fellow
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Simply Jesus: Who He Was, What He Did and Why He Matters
Led by Richard Moseley, Nashotah House Theological Seminary Summer Fellow
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Beth Moore Bible Study: Revelation
Led by Kris Bowers and Kathy Ciarlariello
Note: This class has 11 sessions, begins May 30, and requires pre-registration. Contact krissybowers1@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Ministry
A HUGE thank you to all our Sunday school teachers, parents and children for making our first-ever Promotion Assembly a success! This will definitely be a yearly event to showcase the talent in Children's Ministry!
ROARINGinto the Discount Deadline!
As you are making your summer plans, please remember to schedule in this summer's Vacation Bible School the week of July 16- 20. The theme and curriculum focus on Daniel and the lion's den. We are offering a discounted rate of $25 per child but payment must be received by May 15, which is this very Tuesday! After May 15, the rate goes to $30 per child. Please register your children at www.saint-peters.net/VBS! Don't delay - we are filling up fast!
Early Years Ministry is everything that Mom to Mom was AND MORE! We are incorporating more family events, as well as Dad-specific events. We will also be rolling out expanding services as the year progresses. This month, we are featuring:
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Thursday, May 17 12:00 to 1:00 pm EYM dads are meeting for a brown bag lunch at the St. Peter's Parish hall at noon. Join them for fellowship and a great break during the day!
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Saturday, May 19—10:00 am EYM families are invited to Craft and Coffee at the Claibornes’! There is always a sweet land easy craft for little ones, hot coffee and warm fellowship for adults - and lots of fun for all! Phillip and Krysten Claiborne live at 3052 Indian Grass Lane in Southwood. For additional information, contact Krysten at kclaiborne@gmail.com
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Wednesday, May 30 - 3:30pm EYM families are invited to Music and Prayer at the Ashoos’! We will sing, dance and play some instruments - what could be more fun than that? For directions and to RSVP, please email Jill Ashoo at jill@saint-peters.net
If you are new to Early Years Ministry and want more information, please feel free to email Tracey Hess at tracey@saint-peters.net, or call 701-0664 ext. 112. We'd love for you to be involved in this ministry!
Women’s Ministry
Ladies, join us for another great summer of Beth Moore Bible study! We are using Beth's lessons on the book of Revelation called "Here and Now, Then and There". We will meet at church beginning Wednesday, May 30, from 6:15-7:30. This study has very light homework, but does require the purchase of a small workbook. Please reserve your spot and workbook by contacting Kris Bowers at
krissybowers1@gmail.com or 893-0124 or Kathy Ciarlariello at 893-3425 kathyciar@yahoo.com The 11-week study continues until August 15. (NOTE: There’s no childcare available May 30, or August 8 and 15, as regular classes don't meet those dates).
Road Trip!
Beth Moore’s Living Proof Live will be in charming Charleston, SC the weekend of August 24-25. The ultra-inspiring seminar takes place from 7:00 to 9:30 pm on Friday, and from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday. Who’s up for a road trip? If we gather a group of girlfriends, we get a $5 discount per ticket AND reserved seating in a block of 50 people or more. Contact Tina Campbell at tina@saint-peters.net if you think you might be interested.
Youth Ministry
Dear Diocesan Family,
Last month we had a youth conference at Redeemer that really inspired a deeper commitment to Christ and greater dependence on the Holy Spirit. In June, a similar youth conference from Rock the World will be held in conjunction with our Provincial (U.S. and Canada) Assembly to be held at Ridgecrest, a beautiful center in North Carolina. I hope as many youth of our diocese as possible will be with us to see the Lord at work and catch a sense of what the Lord is doing and longs to do among them as they are an integral part of this new Anglican adventure. All people of the diocesan are invited to the Assembly. I realize that not all schools will be out of session. If it is possible for students to take a few days out of school, or if they attend private schools on summer break or are home schooled, please make it possible for them to join us.
In the Messiah, +Neil
Real Life for High School will resume on Sunday, June 10. Rising 9th graders, plan to join us!
Signups for Student Life Camp in Deland, FL ,the week of June 18-22 are continuing. Father Andrew needs a $100 deposit toward the $350 all inclusive camp cost.
Prayers
Prayers for the Military
Please pray for: Lance Asher, Ryan Asher, Candace Beyreuther, Catherine Bishop, Liz Borelli, David Chichetti, Steven Clarkson, Bruce Crooks, Jon C. Davis, Jamie Dilworth, Ryan Dozier, Eric Evans, Mark Evans, Sean Gallagher, Colin Hightower, Brantly Kilpatrick, Matt Miller, Galon Minardi, Paul Moore Jr., Don Penn, Robert Peterson, Garrett Searle, Walt Stanish, Walter Stanish, Zack Tannen, Buddy Vollertsen, Woody Vollertsen, Griffin Williams, Ryan Williams; the wounded & their caregivers
We publish the banns of marriage between Kelly Lee Browning and Joel Vincent Worrell, and request the prayers of the parish as this couple prepares for the vocation of Holy Matrimony.
Continue to pray HARD for the St. Peter’s building process, that we may stay in the will of God.
Almighty God and Father, the heavens cannot contain you, yet you are pleased to dwell in our midst; accept our desire to build for you a dwelling place to the honor of your Name and for the benefit of your People.
We have journeyed into the wilderness, here to build our future on the solid ground of the Gospel of Christ.
We now depend on your guidance, inspiration and grace in building a church that will be a symbol of your Presence, a vessel of your Truth, and a witness to your Love from generation to generation.
Bless our efforts, O Lord! Through them, may those who have ears to hear know the Good News of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Let all people called into this holy fellowship find a place of spiritual rest and growth.
In deep commitment, we offer this our prayer to you, who as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, live and reign for ever and ever. AMEN.
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