Pastoral Care and Prayer
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St. Paul says in Romans that the creation has been subjected to futility. That means the natural world does not always work to our advantage. Hurricanes blow in from the sea, weeds grow up from the ground, tumors take shape in the body. And as if that weren't bad enough, we all have to contend against the World, the Flesh and the Devil. The World (the heartless ways of human society), the Flesh (the dysfunctional side to human nature), and the Devil (who tempts us to sin whenever he can). The point being, life' s not always easy. And that is why a Church spends a certain amount of money on pastoral ministry: people need all the spirtual help and encouragement they can get.
Senior Luncheon
Meets the second Tuesday of each month
11:00 am in the Parish Hall
Morning Schedule:
11:00 am - Fellowship (Parish Hall)
11:30 am - Speaker/Program (15-20 min)
12:00 pm - Luncheon (Parish Hall)
This monthly luncheon for Seniors (60+) is a time of fellowship, lunch with friends,and a variety of interesting speakers. Read Complete Speaker Schedule
Jan. 12 Mr. John Schmidt: Engineering the Unmanned Drone
Feb. 9 Mr. David Fonvielle: A Trip Around the World
March 9 Fr. Michael Petty: What is our Duty to the Poor?
April 13 Mr. Tim Center: Building Environmentally Friendly Buildings
May 11 Dr. Kristina Bowers: A Christian Teacher in a Secular University
Stop by the Parish Life Table to add your name to the list or call the church office at 701-0664. Reservations should be made by the first Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Martha Jones at 224-8462.
Stephen Ministry
1 Thessalonians 5:11 tells us to “Encourage one another
and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
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Stephen Ministers are committed Christians who receive 50 hours of initial, then continual training to encourage others during difficult times. Divorce, job challenges, and loss of a loved one are among the many issues for which Stephen Ministers can provide confidential support. For more information, contact Lucile Palmer at 524-2014. |
Parish Visitors
The mission of Parish Visitors is to extend the goodwill and spirit of St. Peter’s to those unable to attend services, and to help the clergy maintain open lines of communications with these important members of the parish. In addition to a once-monthly visit, Parish Visitors are also asked to attend a monthly group meeting with Fr.Hampson to discuss requests for visitation and special spiritual needs of those being visited. Formore information, contact Fay Grimes at 668-2098.
Angel Food Ministry
Angel Food Ministry is a way for St. Peter’s to carry the love of Christ beyond our church walls by delivering home-cooked meals by parishioners to our members, who may have a new baby, recuperating from an illness or experiencing bereavement. Stocking St. Peter’s freezer with casseroles is a vital part of this ministry! For more information, contact Dave and Karen Mica at 385-3090.
Daughters of the Holy Cross
Meets the first Tuesday of each month
For more information, contact Patricia Barnidge at 933-4894 or Patricia.Barnidge@dutkoworldwide.com
Chaplain: Fr. Jim Hampson
The Daughters of the Holy Cross (DHC) are dedicated to prayer, service, study and evangelism and meet regularly for worship, teaching and fellowship. As we are all called to prayer and service, all women of the parish are invited to become involved. DHC Discernment classes will be held from February thru April (days and times to be determined). For more information on the national organization, visit www.daughtershc.org.
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Meets the last Thursday of each month
For information, contact Hilton Vernon at 273-3633
Chaplain: Fr.Michael Petty
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a fellowship of men whose primary mission is to spread Christ’s Kingdom among men and youth within the Anglican Communion. Members of the Brotherhood practice the disciplines of prayer, study and service and to meet regularly for worship, teaching and fellowship. Membership in the Brotherhood is open to all men in the parish.
Other Pastoral Care Ministries
LEMS (Lay Eucharistics Ministers) for Home Visitation
This is a group of specially trained Lay Eucharistic Ministers who carry the Sacrament (immediately following a Sunday service) to those parishioners who, by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to come to church to receive communion. Contact Chair, Dick Thoma at mydogismo317@aol.com.
Funeral Ministry
This new ministry seeks to care for our parishioners who are dealing with the loss of a loved one with food and miscellaneous errands. Contact Fr. Hampson at 701-0664, ext. 22.