Page 2 From the Rector Page 3 Way of the Heart by Deacon Judy Page 4-5 Mother Beth Lilly Page 6-7 Music Notes from LeighAnn Page 8-11 Director of Christian Formation News & Newcomer Ministry Page 12 Worship Times/Mission & Vision Page 13 DOK & Men of St. Peters Page 14 M-O: Ash Wednesday Collection

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FEBRUARY

2018 The Episcopal Church

of Saint Peter by-the-Lake

8433 Fairfield Forest Rd.

Denver, NC 28037

704-483-3460

www.saintpeterbythelake.net

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As the liturgical calendar turns in February towards the Lenten season, many Christians of different denominations will begin to think about spiritual disciplines to enhance growth and reflection. Our Presiding Bishop, The Most Reverend Michael Curry, is offering an excellent spiritual exercise that we can all benefit from. It’s called the ‘Bible Challenge’. Working with Forward Movement Publications, Bishop Curry is challenging all Episcopalians to commit themselves during the seasons of Lent and Easter, to read the Gospel of Luke, followed by the Acts of the Apostles. If you look at the way the New Testament is organized, you will see that the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John come first and are grouped together. Then comes the Acts of the Apostles, which is a history of the early Church in the days following Jesus’ resurrection. But the truth is, most scholars have told us that Luke and Acts, are parts one and two of the same story, written by the same author, the beloved physician St. Luke. They were originally written on the same scroll, and were meant to be read one after the other. This is an important part of the Bible challenge. Also, Forward Movement publications has put together two small books to serve as reading and reflection aids for the Bible Challenge. The books are called ‘A Journey with Luke’, and ‘A Journey Through Acts.’ Both books are edited by Marek P. Zabriskie. They contain daily readings from the two books, followed by a reflection from someone in the Episcopal Church. I believe they will be important helps for us in being able to finish this challenge. They can be ordered directly from Forward Movement Publications, or from Amazon.Com. (They are available there for those using Kindle). If you wish to order them from the Church, just let me know, and I will order them for you. The books are about 10 dollars each. Bishop Curry has said that the Bible Challenge will begin on the Sunday before Lent, which this year is February 11th, and it will go until Pentecost Sunday, which is May 20th. It’s about 100 days of reading. It’s a time to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest these important pieces of Holy Scripture. I can think of no better spiritual discipline this time of year than the reading of the Bible itself, and then reflection on that reading. I plan to take up this challenge in my own life this year, and I invite you to join me. Together, may we all benefit from the prayerful reading of God’s written word. Faithfully, Father Ron

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As we enter Lent leading to Easter, we look within and see that He is here; He is waiting for us

to look and see Him. Then He breaks out of death into new life! In all of His strength and

presence, He is with us.

EXPECTING GOD IN CHRIST TO COME

Before Pentecost the disciples knew Jesus as the One Who gave them power to conquer demons

and to bring about a revival (Luke 10:18-20). It was a wonderful intimacy, but there was a

much closer intimacy to come -- "I have called you friends." Friendship is rare on earth. It

means identity in thought and heart and spirit. The whole discipline of life is to enable us to

enter into this closest relationship with Jesus Christ. We receive His blessings and know His

word; we were created to know Him.

It is a joy to Jesus when a disciple takes time to step more intimately with Him. Fruit bearing is

always mentioned as the manifestation of an intimate union with Jesus Christ (John 15:1-

4). When once we get intimate with Jesus we are never lonely. The saint who is intimate with

Jesus will never leave impressions of himself or herself, but only the impression that Jesus is

having unhindered way in him or her. The only impression left by such a life is that of the

strong calm sanity that our Lord gives to those who are intimate with Him.

We do not need to look for God to come to us or to our situation in any particular way, BUT

LOOK FOR HIM ALWAYS! That is the way to make room for Him. Expect Him to come, but

do not expect Him only in a certain way. However much we may know God, the great lesson to

learn is that at any minute He may break in. We are apt to overlook this element of surprise,

then all of a sudden God meets us in our life and in our situation!

We are called to keep our life so constant in its contact with God that His surprising power may

break out on the right hand and on the left. Always be in a state of expectancy; you will be

making room for God to come in!

(Adapted from My Utmost for His Highest, by Oswald Chambers)

The Way of the Heart

By Deacon Judy Cole

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1 Peter 4:8: “Above all, love

each other deeply, because love

covers over a multitude of sins."

Those of you who have been married a long time

understand this verse from 1 Peter. You who

have reared children, particularly several

children, can resonate with this verse. Actually,

anyone who is in relationship with others can connect to the verse, because it

concerns the key to success in any human relationship. Perhaps you did not

even know that the familiar adage: "love covers a multitude of sins" comes right

out of the New Testament. But you have heard it said before. Part of being a

successful participant in marriage, parenting, and in any relationship situation is

the ability to grow in love for those who you are bonded with to the point that

whatever imperfections come into your path from them, your love for them

"covers over" a multitude of challenges.

This verse from 1 Peter came to my mind while I was folding a huge load of

laundry, and doing the "matching socks" thing. I got rather impatient. Oh my

goodness, such a labor of love! In our family the sock brigade mainly consists of

golf socks and gym socks. And they are guaranteed to be wrong-side-out when

they come out ready to be paired with their mates. Furthermore, there are always

strays in our laundry sockage and I think that is what baffles me the most! But

alas, I think about the precious feet that have been in those socks, and I keep on

turning them back right side out, and finding mates for them.

Have you ever thought about why Jesus overlooked all the imperfections of his

followers, even his closest disciples? When Jesus saw the everyday behaviors,

the mundane day-to-day imperfections that were present in the people he had

come to teach about a better way of life, I wonder how he found his patience?

My goodness, think of how he overlooked so many imperfections! Truly, Jesus'

heart was completely full of love. He took great joy in showing love for the every

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day person. Jesus loved humanity deeply, and was willing to go all the way to

his tortuous death by crucifixion simply because of that love. And the love of

Jesus poured out for the world from the arms of the cross indeed took care of "a

multitude of sins". He saved the world for all time.

This month, Valentine's Day falls on Ash Wednesday. Rather, I should say, this

year's Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine's Day. Maybe this is a sign, an

interesting and good everyday kind of thing. The secular world's recognition day

for love falls into our church calendar on the very day that we recommit ourselves

to follow our Lord of Love more nearly and dearly, all the way to the cross. It is

the day that we get ashes marked upon our foreheads, reminding us that we are

dust and to dust we shall return. This life is fragile and we humans are not the

authors of it. Our Creator, Almighty God has made us for a higher purpose, and

sent Jesus to teach us that purpose. Love in all its holy and beautiful forms is a

huge thing we give thanks for, as we kneel penitently at our altar rail to receive

our ashes. With all our hearts we pray that the multitude of sins we have

generated into this life, even unknowingly, our loving God will forgive. God does

forgive us of our sins, because we are loved beyond measure. We pray that as

God covers us with grace, we can then assist God in bringing grace to the world

in the name of Jesus.

May we continue to live as people who love very deeply, leaving room for

forgiveness, tolerance, and acceptance of the differences that others bring our

way, always kneeling in thanksgiving to our Maker.

In faith and love,

Mother Beth+

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“Just As I Am” was written by Charlotte Elliott of Brighton, England. An invalid most of her life, Charlotte was constantly frustrated by her seeming “uselessness”. Her life was a testimony to patient endurance through physical, mental, and emotional suffering. She was a gifted poet and wrote humorous verse in her youth. Though often depressed by her condition, Charlotte always felt renewed by the assurance of salvation and responded by writing hymns with her “strong imagination and a well cultured and intellectual mind”. (Julian, A Dictionary of Hymnology, 1892).

Charlotte’s brother (a clergyman) designed a school to give daughters of clergymen a “high education at nominal cost”. As the plans for the school materialized, everyone around Charlotte worked and prepared to raise funds. A bazaar was planned, but Charlotte had to just lie on her ‘invalid couch’ and watch the preparations. After a sleepless night, Charlotte decided she must use her faith to conquer her emotions. She penned the words to “Just as I Am” as a formula of her faith and published it within a matter of years in The Invalid’s Hymn Book. The rest is, as they say, “history”. This hymn has been used by Rev Billy Graham, Dwight Moody, and many other evangelists. It continues to inspire many Christians to let God use them “just as they are”. As we approach another holy Lenten season, keep in mind the words of this hymn:

MUSIC NOTES By: LeighAnn Johnston

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Just as I am

Just as I am – without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me,

And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, – O Lamb of God, I come!

Just as I am – and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot,

To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, – O Lamb of God, I come!

Just as I am – though toss’d about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without,

– O Lamb of God, I come!

Just as I am – poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind,

Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, – O Lamb of God, I come!

Just as I am – Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;

Because Thy promise I believe, – O Lamb of God, I come!

Just as I am – Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down;

Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, – O Lamb of God, I come!

Just as I am – of that free love

The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,

Here for a season, then above, – O Lamb of God, I come!

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Church Is a Team Sport by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

Most sports teams have a star player.

Get the ball to him and he’ll score.

Get him up at bat with two men on

base and he’ll hit them home. The

sports commentators keep extensive

statistics on each player that they’ll pull out during a lull in the play. It’s all about the

numbers — each person playing to advance his own career, to increase his averages – at

least that’s the way it seems sometimes.

But once in a while you see a team that plays together with a kind of magic. It’s not about

one person scoring big, but it’s every team member doing his utmost to move the team

forward to win the game – to get the ball across the line, to score.

Each player on the field or in the court has a role to play. And when each plays that role

well and aggressively — keeping his eye on the ball – the whole team benefits. When one

player just goes through the motions, the team is crippled. And if a

key member of the team is injured – or just doesn’t show up for the

game – the whole team suffers. The team fails to score.

A healthy church has a lot in common with a finely oiled sports

team. Church shouldn’t be just a spectator sport with a few players

entertaining the crowd. Church – especially our church – relies on

each person actively doing what he or she does best. Church is a

team sport.

What’s your role in our congregation? What are you doing to move the ball forward? Are

you getting enough practice in? Can you coach for a Sunday or other day, if needed?

Dear friends, it’s time to suit up together! Game on!

Christian

Formation News

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What’s Happening at St. Peter’s This Month:

For Adults on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.,

What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Jewishness

of Jesus (Continuing through March 25th) If you were to ask ten people,

Who started Christianity? you might hear ten voices giving the same quick

response: Jesus. But those ten people would be wrong. Jesus wasn’t a

Christian. Jesus lived and died as a Jew. Understanding the Jewishness of

Jesus is the secret to knowing him better and understanding his message.

Walking through Jesus’ life from birth to death, Rabbi Evan Moffic serves

as a tour guide to give Christians a new way to look at familiar teachings and practices that are rooted

in the Jewish faith and can illuminate our lives today. Moffic gives fresh insight on how Jesus’

contemporaries understood him, explores how Jesus’ Jewishness shaped him and more. In

encountering his Jewish heritage, you will see Jesus differently, gain a better understanding of his

message, and enrich your own faith.

Youth (6th-12th grade) Formation

Opportunities

February 18th-March 25th ;

Sundays, from 9:30-10:20 a.m.

Location: Youth Class. Believe It

Or Not/Weird Stories.

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)

February 2-3rd, 2018

St. Peter's will host a Piedmont Deanery youth lock-in for 6th - 12th graders.. The

schedule will be as follows:7pm...Arrive at St. Peter's

7pm - 8pm...Ice Breakers for everyone to get to know each other.

8pm - 9pm...Service project (haven't figured that one out yet).

9pm - 11pm...Basketball & games

11pm - 12Midnight...Holy Eucharist

12 Midnight...Movie

2am..."settle down" or sleep time.

7am...Wake up & breakfast

9am...depart

Everyone should bring: Sleeping bag or cot, pillow, some soft drinks and snacks to share.

Please see Father Ron for more information.

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Faith Seeking Understanding Part III: A Study of World

Religions & Philosophies Join us this Lenten Season as we take a look at religions and philosophies of those who

live among us. Each Wednesday evening, following dinner (please turn in your

reservations if you plan to join us for dinner- see bulletin insert) and a short service, we

will host a visitor from a different religion or world philosophy. They will share with us

their experiences, beliefs, faiths, etc. We will undertake the study as a group of people

who are passionate about learning, growing and sharing truths with others during this

season. I hope that you will be able to join us, and that you will invite your friends and

neighbors to share in our evenings together. Childcare will be provided for children ages

Birth-5th Grades from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Our tentative schedule is as follows (Dinner at

6:00 p.m.; Service at 7:00 p.m.; and Guest Speaker at 7:30 p.m.):

Wednesday, February 21st

Topic: Freemasonry – Father Ron Taylor Menu: Spaghetti/Lasagnas, bread, salad, dessert

Wednesday, February 28th

Topic: Coptic Orthodox Christianity - Father Arsanios B. Ragheb Menu: Beef Stew, Vegetarian stew ,Salad, Bread, cookies

March 7th:

Topic: St. Michael Eritrean Orthodox Church -Kifle Merid

Menu: BBQ Chicken, potatoes, vegetable/salad, dessert.

March 14th:

Topic: Buddhism – Kelshang Sangshe

Menu: Baked Ham, Hash brown/vegetable casserole, mashed potatoes, dessert

March 21st:

Topic: Quakers – Anne Olson

Menu: Baked chicken, mac and cheese, salad/vegetable, dessert

Thank you to everyone who helps with all of our activities! You are greatly appreciated

and a blessing!

Kina Cartee

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Newcomer Ministry – We have

been blessed with new faces over the

last few months! In fact, during

2017 we had over 89 visitors and 21 new members!

Our newest members include:

Phillip and Deania Russo and their sweet boy, Boone.

Please take a moment to welcome them soon!

As we go in to the new year, there will be many activities

going on in our parish life. I encourage each of you to

invite someone to come along with you to one of these

events. I hope that the “red folders” that we are sharing

with our first time guests are helpful to you in identifying

someone that you may not know, and would like to extend

a welcome to. Also, the Newcomer Ministry would love to

have more smiling faces to welcome our members and

guests during our services. If you would like to share your

beautiful smile, please let me know.

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SUNDAY

WORSHIP AT

ST. PETER

BY-THE-LAKE

SCHEDULE:

8:30AM Holy Eucharist or

Morning Prayer with

Holy Eucharist

9:30AM Christian Formation for

all ages

10:30AM Holy Eucharist:

traditional service with

full choir Nursery available at both services.

NOTE FROM THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR:

Please be sure to schedule all reservations of the church facilities through the Parish Administrator so your events can be placed on the Church’s main calendar. Thank you!

Check out our website!

Our web address is: www.saintpeterbythelake.net

Vision of St. Peter by-the-Lake

In response to our Lord Jesus Christ’s

missional imperative to baptize and

teach all nations….and to love God and

our neighbors as ourselves: We the

clergy, vestry, and people of the

Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-

Lake commit ourselves to:

*Walk in the Way (Spiritual growth

through worship, formation,

repentance & prayer)

*Widen the Walls (Proclaiming the

Good News by Word & Example)

*Wake up the World (Striving for

Justice & Peace. Respecting the dignity

of every person)

Mission of St. Peter by-the-

Lake

In response to our parish vision: The

mission of The Episcopal Church of St.

Peter by-the-Lake is to:

*Be Disciples: Engage the World*

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Daughters of the King

The Holy Order of the Daughters

of the King is open to any woman

of the church who has a desire to

serve through Prayer and Evangelism.

We gather quarterly at the

church for Bible Studies,

Meditations, or Guest Speakers,

and smaller groups meet monthly

at the church or Daughters homes, for bible study.

If you are interested in becoming a

Daughter of the King, please feel

free to talk to any of the Daughters.

For His Sake,

Nancy Brandt

SATURDAY BREAKFAST AT STACYS

Group contact: If you would

like to receive emails

regarding activities of the

men in the Church (and

currently are not receiving

them), send your email

address to

davepitt4@aol.com (and

we will add you to this

year's list. Anyone without

email can call David

Pittinaro (704) 530-1858,

and we will set up a calling

list.

Men of St. Peter by-the-Lake

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ASH WEDNESDAY COLLECTION

This year the Mission-Outreach Executive Committee has chosen Five Talents International as the

recipient of the Ash Wednesday collection. There will be envelopes passed out with your

bulletins on that day.

THE ORIGINS OF FIVE TALENTS

Five Talents USA is a faith-based international development organization with the mission to

fight poverty, create jobs and transform lives by empowering the poor in developing countries

using savings and microcredit programs, business training and spiritual development.

Five Talents was started at a global meeting of Anglican Church leaders in response to their deep

concern for the poor internationally. The founders wanted to guard the dignity of the poor and

assist them by creating jobs and opportunities to rise out of poverty, so in 1998 Five Talents was

founded.

Today, Five Talents serves communities in some of the most risky, remote, rural areas in the

world – places not served by commercial microcredit agencies. It is headquartered in Fairfax,

Virginia, outside Washington, D.C., and has a sister organization, Five Talents UK, based outside

London, England.

St. Peter by-the-Lake has supported the work of Five Talents since 2006 and spearheaded an

initiative in the Anglican Diocese of Thika, Kenya in partnership with The Rotary Foundation of

Rotary International. That microfinance initiative, known as the Thika Community Development

Trust now serves over 6100 members and is a model program referenced throughout East Africa.

A monthly highlight of organizations we support with our Time, Talent and Treasure.

FOCUS ON MISSION - OUTREACH TEAM And do not neglect doing good and sharing; for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16

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The Juliets will gather Feb. 8th (Thursday) at

Joeys in Denver.

Mark your calendar!

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING The Annual Parish Meeting has been rescheduled from January 28th to February 25th. The APM on February 25th will be followed by a luncheon and ceremonial ground-breaking as our construction is scheduled to begin on March 5th. We hope you will join us as we begin this next exciting phase of expansion and growth. More details will follow.

Have you always had

aspirations of being an angel?

Now’s your chance! Sign up on

the refrigerator in our kitchen to

be a Kitchen Angel! All you

need to do is spend some time

ONCE this year straigtening and

cleaning St. Peter’s kitchen. Best

enjoyed in the company of a

friend or two. Thank you!

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING There will be a new class starting next month

for any woman interested in learning more

about how to serve our Lord becoming a

Daughter of the King.

There are only 4 classes in this study and then

you can make a decision if you feel called to

this service.

St Peter by the Lake is blessed to have 35

active Daughters.

Contact Nancy Brandt if you are interested.

travler1968@gmail.com or 704-820-9242

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Alexander Community Concert Series

Alexander Community Concert Series

Eighth Season 2017-2018

“…providing diverse musical experiences that engage, entertain, and inspire”

The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake

Southern Raised

Sunday, March 11, at 3:00 p.m.

Southern Raised—four award-winning siblings reared in the bluegrass-soaked

Ozarks— have created a trademark sound where classical meets bluegrass and city

streets meet country roads. The band’s progressive sound spans Christian country,

bluegrass, and Celtic, with just a hint of classical. Multiple genres meld into one in

the talented hands of Southern Raised, and when the siblings croon a ballad, it is

nothing short of breathtaking. Be prepared to expect the unexpected as new life is

breathed into the music -- and your soul. 3 p.m., March 11, 2018, at The Episcopal

Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver. Reception to

meet the musicians, with refreshments, follows the concert. Adults $15, seniors and

students $10, children under 12 free. For advance tickets or reservations, phone 704-

489-6249 or e-mail spbtkate@yahoo.com.

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WE’RE WIDENING

OUR WALLS

JOIN US FOR THE GROUNDBREAKING

SUNDAY, February 25, 2018

AFTER THE 10:30 SERVICE & THE ANNUAL MEETING

Lunch will follow in Furr Hall

Your pledges made this possible….. $1,094,055 from 82 pledging units,

including a $20,000 grant from the Diocese

Projected time line:

Construction to begin March 5th

Estimated length of construction – 11 to 12 months

Nave will be usable for at least 5 months (sacristy; on lower level the nursery, front classroom and Choir / chalice bearers / acolyte vesting room will be closed at the beginning of construction – arrangements have been made for these areas)

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3 Years – 3rd Grade Children's Chapel Schedule:

February-August REMINDER: If you will not be available on the date you are assigned to teach, please contact the

teachers for the weekend immediately prior to or after your assigned date to switch weekends, or

secure another teaching pair as a replacement. Also, please contact me via email

(spbtlkina@yahoo.com) to let me know of your replacement so I can get the bulletin info updated.

DATE SCHEDULE PHONE

NUMBERS EMAIL ADDRESS

02/04/2018 Michael & Lauren

Ridlehoover

704-578-5665 lridlehoover@gilbertfoods.com

02/11/2018 Matt & Jessica Gustis 704-400-2555

704-236-8117

mgustis@msn.com

catcellohorse@yahoo.com

02/18/2018 Matt & Sarah Ortner

02/25/2018 Bud & Jeanne Hawkins 704-483-1684 budhawkins@charter.net

03/04/2018 Lisa & Joe Anzalone 704-489-9811 lisa@janzalone.com

03/11/2018 Carl & Jennifer Niemeyer

03/18/2018 Jessica Ireland & Bob Tracey 704-807-4819 Jessica.ireland@gmail.com

Robert.tracy1948@gmail.com

03/25/2018 Patty Duggan & Josette

Anzalone

04/01/2018 Brad & Kina Cartee 704-995-7309 Spbtlkina@yahoo.com

04/08/2018 Matt & Jessica Gustis 704-400-2555

704-236-8117

mgustis@msn.com

catcellohorse@yahoo.com

04/15/2018 Marta & Matt Aebischer martaaebischer@hotmail.com

04/22/2018 Michael & Lauren

Ridlehoover

704-578-5665 lridlehoover@gilbertfoods.com

04/29/2018 Matt & Sarah Ortner

05/06/2018 Bud & Jeanne Hawkins 704-483-1684 budhawkins@charter.net

05/13/2018 Lisa & Joe Anzalone 704-489-9811 lisa@janzalone.com

05/20/2018 Carl & Jennifer Niemeyer

05/27/2018 Patty Duggan & Josette

Anzalone

06/03/2018 Matt & Jessica Gustis 704-400-2555

704-236-8117

mgustis@msn.com

catcellohorse@yahoo.com

06/10/2018 Marta & Matt Aebischer martaaebischer@hotmail.com

06/17/2018 Karen Taylor & Bob Tracey

06/24/2018 Michael & Lauren

Ridlehoover

704-578-5665 lridlehoover@gilbertfoods.com

07/01/2018 Matt & Sarah Ortner

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07/08/2018 Bud & Jeanne Hawkins 704-483-1684 budhawkins@charter.net

0715/2018 Lisa & Joe Anzalone 704-489-9811 lisa@janzalone.com

07/22/2018 Carl & Jennifer Niemeyer

07/29/2018 Karen Taylor & Jessica

Ireland

08/05/2018 Patty Duggan & Josette

Anzalone

08/12/2018 Matt & Jessica Gustis 704-400-2555

704-236-8117

mgustis@msn.com

catcellohorse@yahoo.com

08/19/2018 Marta & Matt Aebischer martaaebischer@hotmail.com

08/26/2018 Michael & Lauren

Ridlehoover

704-578-5665 lridlehoover@gilbertfoods.com

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Tuesday, February 13th from 5:30 – 7:00pm in Furr Hall.

Come and enjoy delicious pancakes

and sausage with your parish

family before the

beginning of Lent.

Many thanks to the Men of

St. Peter’s, who annually sponsor

this event.

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We have recently introduced a

Monday – Thursday series for each week.

Mother Beth Monday

Thankful Tuesday

Window on the World

Wednesday

Throw-back Thursday

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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE – The season of Lent (our preparation for Holy Week &

Easter) begins with the Ash Wednesday service of Holy Communion with the Imposition

of Ashes on Wednesday, February 14th

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS in Lent – keep your eye on the bulletin and weekly updates for

details on specifics for each week, but the schedule remains the same:

~ 6pm Lenten Suppers

~ 7pm Worship Service

~ 7:30pm Lenten Program - Faith Seeking Understanding Part III:

A Study of World Religions & Philosophies

March 25th - Palm Sunday Services

March 27th - Tenebrae Service 7PM

March 29th - Maundy Thursday Service 7PM

Prayer Vigil follows

March 30th –

Way of the Cross Worship Service Noon

Good Friday Ecumenical Worship Service 7PM

March 31st - Parish Easter Egg Hunt 10AM

April 1st

Easter Day Sunrise Service (Memorial Garden) 7AM

Easter Day Festival Services 8:30AM & 10:30AM

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FEBRUARY EVENTS

February 13th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

February 14th Ash Wednesday

February 25th Luncheon and Groundbreaking Event

Upcoming Events:

March 11th Alexander Community Concert

Southern Raised – Bluegrass

March 24th Spring Parish Workday

March 25th Palm Sunday

March 27th Tenebrae

March 25th – 31st

Prayer Labyrinth

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February Calendar 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 11AM Fr. Ron

Bible Study

1 – 5PM Denver Bridge

Group (Fotinos) 6pm (Furr)

Basketball

7PM ELBA

2 5:45-7:15PM

GS Troop

1854(Fotino)

6PM –9AM

Piedmont Deanery Lock-in

3 6PM –9AM

Piedmont Deanery Lock-in (whole

campus)

4 5th Sunday after

Epiphany

SOUPER BOWL

SUNDAY

8:30 HE

9:30 AC

9:30 CF 10:30 HE

5 7 PM AA

7 PM Widen

the Walls

6 6:30 PM

Kerygma

(Fotinos)

6:30-8PM

Supper &

The Word (Fotinos)

7PM

ACCS Team

7 10AM

Westport Garden Club

12:15 Centering Prayer

6pm HB 7pm AC

7pm EFM

8

11AM Fr. Ron

Bible Study 1 – 5PM

Denver Bridge Group (Furr)

6pm (Furr) Basketball

9

10

8:30AM Men @

Stacey’s

1pm – 7pm

Private

Party (Furr)

11 Last Sunday

after Epiphany

8:30 HE

9:30 AC

9:30 CF 10:30 HE

12 7 PM

AA (Fotinos)

13 5:30pm

Shrove

Tuesday

6:30 PM Kerygma

(Furr)

14 12:15 Centering

Prayer 7pm Ash

Wednesday

Service

15 11AM Fr. Ron

Bible Study 1 – 5PM Bridge (Furr)

6:30PM WCA (library)

6pm (Furr) Basketball

16 5:45-7:15PM

GS Troop

1854(Furr)

17

18 First Sunday in

Lent

8:30 HE

9:30 AC 9:30 CF

10:30 HE

19 7:00 PM

AA (Furr)

7:00 PM Vestry

20 6:30 PM

Kerygma

(Furr) 7pm EFM

21 12:15 Centering Prayer

6pm Lenten

Supper

7pm Service 7:30pmStudy

22 1 – 5PM Denver Bridge Group (Furr)

6pm (Furr)

Basketball

23 6:30pm

Bunco

(Fotinos)

24

25 Second Sunday

in Lent

8:30 HE

9:30 AC

9:30 CF 10:30 HE

26

7:00 PM AA(Furr)

27 6:30 PM

Kerygma

(Furr)

7pm EFM

(Fotinos)

28 12:15 Centering

Prayer 6pm Lenten

Supper

7pm Service

7:30pm Study

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5 – Jim & Ann Bowden 9 – Gil & Peggy Sayres 14 – Ronnie & Brandy Rudd 17 – Leon & Robin McLennon 28 – Leigh Ann & Gary Johnston

February

Happy Anniversary

Happy Birthday

1 – Davy Plyler

3 – Betty Megard

3 – Scott Mical

6 – Betty Emmerson

6 – Thomas Lilly III

6 – Ed Melesh

7 – Marianne Boles

11 – Adanna Eziri

11 – Gilbert Moore

12 – Tuck Ridlehoover

12 – Gary Jarvis

12 – Baylor Cartee

13 – Ellie Ortner

13 – Bill Reid

14 – Trudy Halley

14 – Rezan Solmaz

16 – Garry Beam

22 – Donna Brown

25 – Emeka Eziri

25 – Jack Ireland

25 – Tiffany Ferebee

26 – Gloria Reid

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STAFF

VESTRY

The Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Taylor, Rector 704-483-4634 (home), 704-618-7213 (cell)

Canismajorm41@yahoo.com

The Rev. Judith Cole, Deacon 704-483-4321 (home), 704-534-1496 (cell)

jpoteetcole@charter.net

The Rev. Beth Lilly, Associate Priest 828-464-5742 (Home), 828-461-1555 (Cell)

motherbeth@gmail.com

Leigh Ann Johnston, Organist/Director of Music

Kina Cartee, Director of Christian Formation & Newcomers Ministry

spbtlkina@yahoo.com

Kate D’Amato, Parish Administrator spbtlkate@yahoo.com

Janice McGuire, Accounting

spbtljanice@yahoo.com

Gary Johnston, Treasurer geraldjohnston@charter.net

Grimelda Alderman, Nursery Staff Angeline Carmichael, Nursery Staff

Senior Warden - Bill Reid

Junior Warden - Matt Gustis Lisa Anzalone

Ross Bulla Vikki Gaver

Stephanie Heil Ron Horne Cyndi Jarvis Leo Soorus

Clerk of the Vestry: Daphne Wagner