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“News for St. Peter’s family and friends”
Dear Family and Friends of St. Peter’s,
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you
think of November? For me it is Thanksgiving.
Paul writing to the people of Philippi said, “I thank
my God in all my remembrance of you, always in
every prayer of mine with joy, thankful for your
partnership in the gospel from the first day until
now. And I am sure that he who began a good
work in you will bring it to completion at the day of
Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel thus about
you all, for you are all partakers with me of grace
(Philippians 1:3-7a).”
God has so richly blessed us here at St. Peter’s. We
only have to think of those who have gone before
and led us to this point in our church’s ministry. As
such, we will remember those who have joined the
church triumphant this past year on Sunday,
November 1, All Saints Day.
Giving thanks and praise to God for their life and
direction, our congregation will seek the guidance
of the Holy Spirit as we move toward issuing a call
to our next Senior Pastor. Thanks be to God for
guiding our Call Committee in their search and
leading us to this point.
Our thankfulness will continue as we celebrate our
praise of God and all His blessings bestowed upon
us at our Thanksgiving Eve service. Hopefully
each of us will take some time to reflect on the
many blessings we have received this past year
when we gather together for our Thanksgiving Eve
meal and around our family tables for food,
fellowship and celebration.
As we come to the end of November we will begin
the season of Advent. This time of preparation for
the coming of the Christ child, will afford us the
opportunity to praise God for the past, and open our
eyes to his coming again. This very idea of praise
and anticipation fits well with a cycle of
thanksgiving and looking forward to receiving the
continued blessings from God.
May our time of thanksgiving be not just one
month of the year, but every day as we live and
serve God through our church and our
neighborhoods.
Together in Christ,
Pastor Cutter
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Congratulations to Kai Jorgensen and Amy Kuehl who were married on October 17 in Mt. Pleasant.
The Church Office will be Closed on November 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
New Members—We welcome to St.
Peter’s Keith Powell and Ashley Ford who
joined our congregation on October 25. Keith
comes to us by letter of transfer from Zion
Lutheran Church and Ashley by affirmation
of faith from State Street Baptist Church in
West Columbia. Take some time to get to
know these new members and invite to be a
part of the ministries we share.
Worship Notes
Advent - Advent begins November 29. - During Advent we will have Compline services with Holy Communion in place of our regular Wednesday evening services. Compline is a service for prayer at the close of the day and reflects the contemplative and penitent nature of the Advent season. All four WOW Compline services will be held in the PLC at 6:30pm. Even if you don’t usually attend WOW services, please come out and enjoy this special time of preparation for the coming of Christ.
Christmas - Christmas Eve services will be held at 5:30 and 10:00pm. - This year we will offer a simple Lessons and Carols service with Holy Communion on Christmas morning at 10:00 am.
Stewardship Thoughts The Law of Paradoxical
Participation
This writing comes from the 7th Chapter of the book “The 33 Laws of Stewardship” written by Dave Sutherland and Kirk Nowery. The richest generosity often comes out of the deepest poverty. How shall we live by this important spiritual law? It comes down to several priorities: Respond to need, not to pressure. The generous giver is prompted to give by seeing a need and being touched by it. There may be an emotional element, but the primary motive is spiritual in nature. Giving is never to be done out of pressure or compulsion because it’s a matter of grace, not law. We are to give because we want to give, love to give and are grateful we can give. Have an open heart and an open hand. Openness is willingness, and nothing pleases God more than a heart that willingly yields to Him and a hand that willingly gives to Him. If one claims to have an open heart but is not willing to have an open hand, something is amiss, for the two should be inseparable. Be a river, not a reservoir. Believers are the channels, not containers. God’s love and grace are to flow through us, not be held in us. As stewards, our compelling desire must be to constantly give and give and give as the river of God’s blessings courses through our lives. Submitted by Tommy Stone On behalf of the Stewardship Finance Committee
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A Message from the Educational Ministry Committee— Imagine following Jesus along the road, listening in on His conversations and learning the lessons He taught in the holy places through Bethlehem, Samaria, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Caesarea, and beyond. Imagine sitting with Jesus beside a well with a lonely woman in Samaria, meeting in the darkness with a Jerusalem Pharisee searching for truth, befriending a group of fishermen with a sea of false expectations, and returning with Him to a hometown tragically ready to reject Him and the announcement of His kingdom. By attending Sunday School, we study and learn about Jesus’ earthly life as He came to us as God and man and how He taught the early Christians--Mary and Joseph and the disciples--to follow in his footsteps and to reap the rewards of our Heavenly home. What could be a more exciting journey than to study God’s word and then apply it to our lives in love and service at St. Peter’s. We challenge each of you to “Walk with Jesus”. We hope that you will join us in this journey by attending Sunday School. Imagine how this journey can enrich your life. Offering Envelopes— If you do not currently have offering envelopes and would like a box for 2016 or if you would like to have offering envelopes for your children in 2016 please email Amber at [email protected] or call the church office by November 15.
Newberry College Jazz Band will play at St. Peter’s on Sunday, November 15. Dinner, sponsored by Lutheran Men, will be served at 6:00 PM and the band will play at 7:00 PM. Invite your family and friends.
It’s time to order your poinsettias! We must have your order by Sunday, November 8. No poinsettia orders will be accepted after that day. Plants are $12.00 each and will have 4-6 blooms, foil wrapping and a bow. You may take your
plant home after the 10:00 PM service on Christmas Eve. Rather than giving a poinsettia, you may choose to give a special gift in the same amount as a poinsettia (or more) to Dominican Republic Mission Trip. Envelopes are available on the table in the entrance of the Parish Life Center and Narthex.
Supper Club Anyone? We are considering straight up the Supper Club again in January. If you would be interested in participating, please call Marie Eargle at 996-5371.
Unable to Come to Worship due to physical or other limitations? If so, one of the pastors will be happy to bring the Sacrament of Holy Communion to you! Call the church office at 359-2470 to request a visit.
LMC Health Screening will be January 19, 2016 from 7:30 am to 10:30 am in the Parish Life Center. 2016 Marriage Retreat Registration Forms are now available on the table at the PLC entrance. Registrations are due by November 30.
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Thanksgiving Eve Meal & Worship - Our annual Thanksgiving Eve meal will be served on Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30 pm in the PLC with worship service to follow in the Sanctuary at 7:30 pm. The meal will include chicken stew, green beans, slaw, bread, and dessert. Mark your calendars for this annual event and plan to attend.
Blessing of the Animals has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 1 at 2 PM on the front lawn of the church. This is a special service for all your pets.
Bring their cages and leashes and a chair to sit in or a blanket for yourself! We will take donations for PETS, Inc. , a local shelter. A drop box will be available at the service. Listed is a Wish List of their needs. Bring one item or a few. Tennis balls, toys, pens, markers, staplers, copy paper, cat trees, liquid dish detergent, laundry detergent, bleach, pine cleaner, paper towels, blankets, alcohol, cotton swabs, baby oil, towels, wash cloths, pill bottles, leashes.
Jr Choir Special practice for the Christmas Cantata and will be Saturday, Nov 21 from 10am to 12pm in the Fellowship Hall. Remember the Jr Choir will be singing Sunday Nov 22 during the 11am service only. Any questions contact Cindy Evans 803-206-9367.
Penny War is coming to St. Peter’s!!!
Clemson Vs. Carolina: We know who will win the battle,
but who will win the war? What are Penny Wars? A penny war is a contest between opposing teams to see who can collect the most pennies in their team’s container, but there’s a twist. Pennies placed in the collection bottles count positively, but other denominations of coins or cash and checks count negatively. So if the Carolina bottle has 10,000 pennies inside, and a die-hard Clemson fan drops a $100 bill in the Carolina bottle, then the Carolina total is wiped out to zero! When will this Penny War be held? The 2015 Clemson Vs. Carolina Penny War will run from Sunday, October 25 through noon on Friday, November 28. Where can I donate? Collection containers will be located in the PLC on Sunday mornings and on the table in the church office kitchen during regular weekday business hours. What’s the prize? The winning team will enjoy watching a representative of the losing team have his head shaved on the Sunday after the big game. So even if your team loses the battle on November 28, you can still enjoy a sweet victory on November 29! Who wins? Everyone! All the money collected in this five-week fundraising event
will go toward the Dominican Republic
mission project. So save your pennies, let the
games begin, and may the best team win!
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Dear Friends of St. Peter’s Thank you so much for the prayers, calls and cards during and after my surgery. God has truly blessed me and he will bless you all for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Love and Thanks, Connie Lindler
Dear members of St. Peter’s, We would like to thank the members of St. Peter’s Church and friends for the food, cards, flowers and other expressions of kindness that was shown to us during the loss of Allie. We especially want to thank Pastor Paulette for being at the hospital and giving me support when I most needed it. Our hearts are filled with thankfulness and gratitude for the people of St. Peter’s. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Darin Roberts and Family
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, On behalf of Lutheran Services (LSC, thank you for St. Peter’s Lutheran Church’s generous contribution of $315.00 on September 22, 2015 to support Angels House. As a result of your compassion, LSC is bringing healing and hope to women who have served our country and now need help. Yours in Christ, Ted W. Goins, Jr.– President
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Karen Price for Jenny Stone, Council Secretary
The Congregation Council met in the office
building conference room on October 11,
2015 at 6:00 PM. Russell Rawl, Vice
President of the Council presided over the
meeting. The council minutes, treasurer’s
report and staff reports was received and
reviewed. Council members reported on
committee activities. Pastor McHugh was
present.
2016 budget was presented. After
discussion and questions, it was approved to
present to the congregation at the
Congregational Meeting in November.
Proposed agenda for the Congregational
Meeting was discussed. It was approved
and will be presented as listed below:
1. Proposed 2016 Budget
2. Call for the Pastor
3. First Ballot for Council
4. First Ballot for Endowment Board
5. Vote to ratify amendments to the
NALC Constitution made at the
2015 Convocation
6. Vote to ratify amendment made to
St. Peter’s Constitution at the
2014 Congregational meeting
7. Additional ballots as needed for
Council and Endowment Board
Council members nominated possible
candidates for Endowment Board election
and Staff Support Committee.
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Recommendation for Call of Senior Pastor
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
Jenny Stone, Council Secretary
A called meeting of the Congregational Coun-cil was held October 18, 2015 in the office building conference room at 2:30pm. Russell Rawl, Vice President of the Council called the meeting to order. Pastor Paulette McHugh and council members (Tommy Stone, Kevin Gobbi, Doreen Edmondson, Sandra Brasing-ton, Jerry Richey, Greg Webb, Buck Vaughan, Karen Price and Adam Davis) were in atten-dance. Carleigh Zee, Bill Jennings and Carl Shealy were absent. The Call Committee had requested this meet-ing with the council. All members (Larry James, chairman of the committee, Tommy Stone, Landis Sandel, Toby Porth, Clyde Sanders, and Monroe Lindler) were in atten-dance. Larry informed the council that all committee members were unanimous in the following recommendation. The Call Commit-tee’s recommendation to council was to ap-prove Pastor Bill White for the Senior Pastor position. If approved, council would include the recommendation on the Annual Congrega-tional Meeting agenda and bring the recom-mendation to a vote by the congregation at that meeting on November 8, 2015. Greg Webb made a motion to approve the recommendation of Pastor Bill White for the Senior Pastor position, Buck Vaughan sec-onded the motion and the vote to approve was unanimous in favor. It is noted that Bill Jennings and Carl Shealy although not in at-tendance had expressed their approval vote to council members prior to the meeting. Larry thanked the council on behalf of the committee for the opportunity to serve on the call committee and offered their continued help as needed. The meeting concluded at 3:00pm with the Lord’s Prayer.
Constitutional Amendment to Be Ratified—In November of 2014, at the annual congregational meeting, the follow-ing amendment to our congregation’s con-stitution was adopted and will need to be ratified at the Congregational Meeting to be held on November 8, 2015: “No non-ordained employee of St. Peter’s Lu-theran Church shall be a member of Church Council, the Stewardship/Finance Commit-tee, or the Staff Support Committee, nor shall any employee’s immediate family member be a member of the Council, the Stewardship/Finance Committee, or the Staff Support Committee. Immediate family would include spouses, parents, children, siblings, step-parents, step-children, and step-siblings.” Once ratified, this item will become Item Number 12.05 under the section on Church Council and the present Item 12.05 will be-come 12.06 and all the other following items will be renumbered accordingly. This wording was added to our previous consti-tution in 2003 but was inadvertently over-looked in writing our present constitution which was ratified in 2014.
Our Annual Congregational Meet-ing will be held Sunday, November 8 at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary. We will elect Council members, an Endowment Board member, adopt a budget for 2016, ratify a constitutional amendment to our constitu-tion, and ratify several amendments to the NALC Constitution. We need your vote! Please plan to attend.
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General Fund
2015 Contribution Pattern of Giving
73 Giving units gave nothing for the period 26% of units
15 Giving units gave less than $1 per week 5% of units
8 Giving units gave between $1 and $2 per week 3% of units
29 Giving units gave between $2 and $5 per week 10% of units
26 Giving units gave between $5 and $10 per week 9% of units
31 Giving units gave between $10 and $20 per week 11% of units
26 Giving units gave between $20 and $30 per week 9% of units
13 Giving units gave between $30 and $40 per week 5% of units
12 Giving units gave between $40 and $50 per week 4% of units
9 Giving units gave between $50 and $60 per week 3% of units
8 Giving units gave between $60 and $80 per week 3% of units
9 Giving units gave between $80 and $100 per week 3% of units
10 Giving units gave between $100 and $125 per week 4% of units
5 Giving units gave between $125 and $150 per week 2% of units
5 Giving units gave between $150 and $200 per week 2% of units
3 Giving units gave between $200 and $250 per week 1% of units
3 Giving units gave 250+ per week 1% of units
285 Total Giving Units
This report based on family giving units of record through the 3rd Quarter of 2015. Children giving
through envelopes have been consolidated with the family unit. Loose cash offerings and Sunday School
offerings averaged $167 per week.
Checks for contributors not assigned envelope #’s averaged $146 per week.
Please read this excerpt from page 132 of Mark Allan Powell’s book “Giving to God”
Participation in the church is free, granted through the grace and mercy of God to the totally undeserving.
Furthermore, the church of Jesus Christ does not base its decisions regarding finances or anything else on
what seems fair or sensible by human standards. Our decisions are guided by what accords with the won-
derful promises of God. The simple truth is that most churches have many members who rarely contrib-
ute anything at all to their congregation’s financial needs. Such persons are, in effect, requiring other
members to pay their way for them. This is not fair by any human standard, but churches are communi-
ties of grace in which persons touched by God’s goodness are often willing to do far more than what
should be expected of them. Some persons give well beyond their share for the sake of those whose com-
mitments or abilities may be only marginal. This may not be fair but it is good. God gives to us what we
do not deserve and, and in turn, we sometimes bear the burdens of others, regardless of whether they are
worthy or appreciative or even aware of what we are doing for them. Truth be known, most of us have
gone through times in our lives when we were on the receiving end of such benevolence.
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Jr Choir News
FALL & WINTER SCHEDULE last updated Oct 15, 2015
1st thru 5th grades Come join us!
Practice Every Sunday - 9:45am to 10am
2nd floor of the Education Bldg
Everyone is invited to come by and look at our
new room!!
PRACTICE SCHEDULE BELOW
Sunday – Oct 18 - 9:45am to 10am
Sunday – Oct 25 - 9:45am to 10am
Sing Sunday – Nov 1 – practice 9:45am to 10am
SING 2PM Blessing of the Animals
Singing:“God is Great, God is Good” by Dennis & Nan Allen
Sunday – Nov 8 - 9:45am to 10am
Sunday – Nov 15 - 9:45am to 10am
Sing -Sun – Nov 22 - 9:45am to 10am
(sing @ 11am service “You Have Blessed Us Bountifully” by Sarah Moore)
Sunday – Nov 29 – 9:45am to 10am
Sunday – Dec 6 - 9:45am to 10am
SATURDAY DEC 12 – CANTATA PRACTICE TBA (NORMALLY AROUND
10AM)
Cantata agenda TBA
SINGING SUNDAY DEC 13 – CANTATA 11AM & 6PM Dress In your
Christmas best!
Light a Candle – by Herb Frombach - Jr Choir sing by themselves
Jesus Child – by Mary Ellen Kerrick - Jr Choir & Cantata Choir
Sunday – Dec 20 - 9:45am to 10am – FUN SONGS !!
Wed – Dec 23 Christmas Eve 5:30pm – if have enough children to sing – “Light a
Candle”
Sunday – Dec 27 – NO CHOIR
Note: Jr Choir will sing during Soup Supper Jan 24, 2016 @ 6pm–
Sing - “All the Nations” by Chris Stephen Davis
PRACTICE on Saturday Jan 16, 2016 10am to 1pm, pizza party!!
(Spring 2016 – Planning to sing March 20, Palm Sunday and May 15, then out for the
Summer!)
Any questions call Cindy Evans 803-206-9367 Thanks! M
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David Ballington USA Heath Fulmer USAF Andrew Henry USN Justin Roberts USM
Brad Smith USM Courtney Weed USN Kyle Weed USN L.J. Perrier USN
PRAYER LIST
Elvena Bickley (sister of Connie Lindler) Don Bobo (friend of David Spence) Mitchell Bowman (son of Debbie Dent) Deborah Brock (friend of Donna Alford) Kathie Cashion (mother of Hillarie Vaughan) Landon Derrick (cousin of the McHugh family) Marion Derrick Marilyn Dozier Seth Duncan (friend of Elizabeth Lindler) Patti Elkins (friend of Cindy Evans) Tracy Ervin (friend of Susan Shealy) Berly Fulmer Colie Geiger (grandson of Richard & Jan Arnold) Ray Gill Sarah Gregory (mother of Martha Hill) JoAnn Harmon Cathy Johnson (daughter-in-law of Bob & Judy Johnson) Karen Kearn (friend of Kathy Love) Belva McCormick (friend of Elizabeth Ward) Beth McMillan (sister-in-law of Keith McMillan) Richard & Millie McMillan (father & mother of Keith McMillan) Michele Meyer Marsh Neeley (infant grandson of Betty Baines) Jim Orth (nephew of Doreen Edmondson) Sonny Padgett (friend of Susan Shealy) A.T. Paul Lonna Paul Marlene Porth Rachel Potts (aunt of Valerie Porth) Tom Reaves (friend of Steve Teer) Don Riley (brother of David Riley) SC Flood victims Michael Spence (cousin of David & Zack Spence) The family of John Thomas (co-worker of Debbie Dent) Clint Wall Eric Wenger (friend of Marie Eargle) Retha Wessinger Jennifer O’Neill Whetstone (daughter of Wayne & Betty Lou O’Neill) Elizabeth Williams (mother of Chris Williams) Let us also remember in our daily prayers our missionaries, Pastor Matthew Riak in South Sudan and David Davis in Brazil
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SANDERS, Jim & Clyde 11/04
CRAPPS, Jeffrey & LeeAnn 11/06
LUNSFORD, Ken & Shawn 11/07
PEARCE, JR, Ed & Meredith 11/08
JOHNSON, Ken & Suzette 11/11
WHITE, Tom & Catherine 11/11
MCMULLAN, Jared & AshleyAnne 11/12
BALLENTINE, Chet & LeAnne 11/17
CAVANAUGH, Arthur & Barbara 11/18
HUGHES, Phil & Alice 11/23
COOPER, Clark & Jennifer 11/29
SANDEL, Landis & Reba 11/29
LINDLER, Grady 11/01
CANNON, Katelyn 11/02
BEARD, Tara 11/03
CAVANAUGH, Arthur 11/03
CUTTER, Pastor Lester 11/04
HOWARD, Frank 11/04
LAWHEAD, Tom 11/04
POWELL, Terri 11/04
RAWL, Abigail 11/04
SCHNEIDER, Taylor 11/04
SCHNEIDER, Tyler 11/04
CRAPPS, LeeAnn 11/05
BALLENTINE, Grayson 11/06
RIVARD, Stephen 11/06
MCGREADY, Madeline 11/07
BALDWIN, Bryan 11/08
BALDWIN, Rick 11/08
MASSEY, Kim 11/08
SHEIDER, Ricky 11/08
SMITH, Susan 11/08
MCEWEN, Robyn 11/09
BUCHMAN, Emma 11/11
GILBERT, Melinda 11/12
LAX, Donna 11/12
STONE, Reita 11/12
YOUMANS, Henry 11/12
SHEALY, Richard 11/13
AULL, David 11/15
COLVIN, Courtney 11/15
FREEMAN, Rachael 11/15
SCHNEIDER, Mark 11/17
SMITH, Gracelynn 11/17
JORGENSEN, Kai 11/18
LINDNER, Stephanie 11/18
SHAW, Lauren 11/18
DUELL, Nathan 11/19
HOWARD, Jerrod 11/19
LINDLER, Tanner 11/19
RILEY, John David 11/19
SHEALY, Ally 11/19
COOPER, Kathy 11/20
JACKSON, Carla 11/20
VAUGHAN, Hillarie 11/20
PORTH, Bobby 11/21
EARGLE, Hans 11/22
WEED, Kellie 11/22
HARMON, Zoie 11/23
TAYLOR, Shirley 11/23
DOOLEY, Rod 11/24
FRICK-HALL, Alice 11/24
GOBBI, Kevin 11/24
SPENCE, Kylie 11/25
CHASSEREAU, Claudia 11/26
PARSON, Connie 11/26
CURTIN, Lois 11/27
JORGENSEN, Vicki 11/27
OSBORNE, Victoria 11/27
SMITH, Bradley 11/27
BAILEY Jr, George 11/28
MCEWEN, Brett 11/28
ELLIOTT, Zachary 11/29
MANN, Jennifer 11/30
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Those Serving in November Please note any areas where volunteers are needed and call the Church Office if you are
available to serve in this capacity.
Communion Assistants
1 (8:30 a.m.) Clyde Sanders
(11:00 a.m.)Catherine Porth
8 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing-2 needed
(11:00 a.m.) Doreen Edmondson, Jenny Stone
15 (8:30 a.m.) Jean Hundley, Ann Dixon
(11:00 a.m.) Marie Eargle, Julie Porth Smith
22 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
Greeters/Popcorn Ministry 1 (8:30 a.m.) Donna White
(11:00 a.m.) Beryl Roberts
8 (8:30 a.m.) Russell & Robin Rawl
(11:00 a.m.) Jenny & Tommy Stone
15 (8:30 a.m.) Jenny Hundley
(11:00 a.m.) Zack Taylor & Kim Jumper
22 (8:30 a.m.) Donna & Steve Alford
(11:00 a.m.) Larry & James
25 (Thanksgiving) Russell Rawl
29 (8:30 a.m.) Paul Robison
(11:00 a.m.) Beryl Roberts
Ushers (8:30 a.m.) Russell Rawl, Chairperson
Miles Rawl, Chairperson
Steve Ellisor, Nolan Wessinger
Ushers (11:00 a.m.) Russell Rawl, Chairperson
Miles Rawl, Chairperson
Steve Ellisor, Nolan Wessinger
Coffee Hour Hosts 1 Judy & Don Nichols/ Joyce & Gene Porth
8 Congregational Meeting-No Coffee Time
15 Good NEWS Committee
22 Young Adult Sunday School Class
29 Service Committee
Altar Flowers 1 (All Saints) Carl & Donna Shealy
8 Gloria Shealy & Ana Ludy
15 Bob & Ginny Benson
22 Alice & Philip Hughes
29 Reba & Landis Sandel
Lectors 1 (8:30 a.m.) Clyde Sanders
(11:00 a.m.) Linda Gable
8 (8:30 a.m.) Chris McHugh
(11:00 a.m.) Carl Shealy
15 (8:30 a.m.) Sheryll Gill
(11:00 a.m.) Marie Eargle
22 (8:30 a.m.) Tommy Stone
(11:00 a.m.) Elizabeth Lindler
25 (Thanksgiving Eve-7:30 p.m.) Joe Price
29 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) Tommy Chaplin
Acolytes
1 (8:30 a.m.) Rachel McHugh
(11:00 a.m.) Rylee Smith
8 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) Emma Grace Jordan
15 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) Kylie Craps
22 (8:30 a.m.) Rachel McHugh
(11:00 a.m.) Brandon Riley
25 (Thanksgiving Eve-7:30 pm) Amberly Womble
29 (8:30 a.m.) Rachel McHugh
(11:00 a.m.) Christopher Lunsford
Altar Guild Barbara Weed, Beth Hardwick, Connie Lindler
Offering Counters Jenny and Tommy Stone
Front Porch Visitor Wayne and Betty Lou O’Neill
Nursery Assistants
1 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
8 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
15 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A a printing
22 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
29 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
The Usher Chairpersons are also the
Lock Team members for this month.
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I would just like to thank all of our students who were prepared to be involved in Youth Sun-day. I loved when they seemed disappointed that church was cancelled that day because it meant they were looking forward to leading the services. And even though they were disap-pointed, none complained or whined (which sadly are staples of today’s youth culture.) I saw both excitement and maturity all around, so thank you.
~Travis McLeod
S.P.Y. NEWS— October 2015
St. Peter’s Youth
All St. Peter’s youth and visitors are invited to attend youth events.
Travis McLeod, Youth Director
[email protected] 803-603-3152
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH………..Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades
Nov. 1,8,15,22,29 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, Junior Youth Meeting
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 7:00 AM, Prayer Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A, meet at church by 6:50 to ride bus.
Nov. 14 1:00 PM-12:00PM, Youth Sunday Rehearsal
Nov. 15 Youth Sunday
Nov. 22 Christmas Program practice starts during Coffee Hour
Senior HIGH YOUTH………..Ninth thru Twelfth Grades
Nov. 1,8,15,22,29 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, Senior Youth Meeting
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 7:00 AM, Prayer Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A, meet at church by 6:50 to ride bus.
Nov. 6-8 SHOC
Nov. 14 1:00 PM-12:00PM, Youth Sunday Rehearsal
Nov. 15 Youth Sunday
Nov. 22 Christmas Program practice starts during Coffee Hour
CLUB 345…………………....Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades
To be announced
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St. Peter’s Staff Supply Pastor Rev. Lester Cutter
Associate Pastor Rev. Paulette McHugh
Matins Choir/Instrumentalist Craig Davis
Chancel Choir/Bell Director Barry Moore
Junior Choir Director Cindy Evans
Angel Choir Director Jennifer Howell
Organist Martha Hill
Youth Director Travis McLeod Administrative Coordinator Amber Scarborough
Nursery Attendant Allison Black
How to contact us 1130 St. Peter’s Road
Lexington SC 29072
Telephone ~ 803-359-2470
Fax ~ 803-957-3163
Email ~ [email protected]
Web site ~ www.stpeterslex.com
Pastor Paulette’s Cell-803-767-7231
Pastor Cutter’s cell ~ 803-238-8051
Travis McLeod’s cell ~ 803-603-3152
Amber Scarborough email ~ [email protected]