1 Parish Life January 2018 Volume 16, Issue 1 Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist 6:00 p.m. Nursery Offered from 9:30 a.m. on Sun- days Upcoming Events 1/6 Epiphany Service Bread Breakers 1/7 Baptism Sunday 1/7 Vestry Meeting 1/13 Men’s Fellowship 1/14 Acolyte Training 1/15 Outreach mtg. 1/20 Camp Compassion Adult Fellowship 1/21 Memorials mtg. 1/22 DOK mtg. 1/23 Shirley Twiss book Discussion Endowment mtg. 1/26-1/27 Vestry Retreat 1/30 Laundry Love St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 910 Hudson Road (P. O. Box 25817 ) Greenville, SC 29615 (29616) Tel: 864/268-7280: Fax: 268-2501 E-mail: parishadministrator@ stpetersgreenvillesc.net Website: stpetersgreenville.org Dear People of St. Peter’s, Merry Christmas! We are about half way through the 12-day season celebrating the miracle of how “the Word became flesh and lived among us.” This is about the time when many people begin thinking of how they want to live in the year to come. ‘Tis the season of formulating New Year’s resolutions! I am not qualified to offer advice about making (or keeping) New Year’s resolutions. My resolve vacillates as much as anyone else’s. In January I am frustrated at the lack of available parking at the gym. By February I feel smug when I find an array of empty spaces in the gym parking lot. By March the clerk at the front desk greets me with a smile that says, “I don’t believe I know you,” as she greets other clients by name as they enter alongside me. I read a helpful article the other day (December 18 th ) in the New York Times about New Year’s resolutions. Tim Herrera suggested picking specific goals that are measurable and achievable. He emphasized making your goals relevant for you (in other words—resolve to do things you want to do, not merely what that ‘little voice’ tells you that you should do.) Finally, he pointed out that you need to specify a timeframe. These five keys have initial letters that spell SMART. For example, have you ever wanted to read the New Testament? Make a specific schedule; pick a manageable number of pages to read per day; do it because you want to do it, not because you have to do it; and pick the number of days or weeks you plan to devote to this discipline. The thing I most liked about Herrera’s article are two comments he made about human behavior. First, he noted that many people suffer from too much positive thinking. ( e.g. I will read the Bible cover-to-cover four times this year!) It sounds laudable, but for most people it is simply unrealis- tic. We are basically setting ourselves up for failure. Mr. Herrera’s observation reminds me of something the Psalmist wrote about having reasonable expectations: “I do not occupy myself with great matters, or with things that are too hard for me.” (Psalm 131:2, found in The Book of Common Prayer, p. 785) Hey, maybe we should re- solve to read the Psalms this year! The author’s second observation is related, and even more unfortunate. I, myself, have wit- nessed this over and over in my years as a pastor. Many people suffer from a lack of self- forgiveness. When we slip up or fall short, we are tempted to put ourselves down and decide we are just not good enough to keep striving toward our goal. We are tempted to think that we simply cannot live up to the expectations we set or that others have. The easy, obvious (and unhelpful) answer to this dilemma is to quit. I hope you enjoy setting some goals for yourself (literally—for yourself). Perhaps you can make them specific, measurable, and achievable within a reasonable timeframe. Yet, what I really hope for you in 2018 is that you will practice forgiving yourself in the same way God forgives—with enough grace and mercy to inspire getting back up and trying again! Blessings and Peace,
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Parish Life
January 2018 Volume 16, Issue 1 Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist 6:00 p.m. Nursery Offered from 9:30 a.m. on Sun-days
Upcoming Events 1/6 Epiphany Service Bread Breakers
1/7 Baptism Sunday
1/7 Vestry Meeting
1/13 Men’s Fellowship
1/14 Acolyte Training
1/15 Outreach mtg.
1/20 Camp Compassion Adult Fellowship
1/21 Memorials mtg.
1/22 DOK mtg.
1/23 Shirley Twiss book Discussion Endowment mtg.
1/26-1/27 Vestry Retreat
1/30 Laundry Love
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 910 Hudson Road (P. O. Box 25817 ) Greenville, SC 29615 (29616)
Merry Christmas! We are about half way through the 12-day season celebrating the miracle of
how “the Word became flesh and lived among us.” This is about the time when many people
begin thinking of how they want to live in the year to come. ‘Tis the season of formulating New
Year’s resolutions!
I am not qualified to offer advice about making (or keeping) New Year’s resolutions. My resolve
vacillates as much as anyone else’s. In January I am frustrated at the lack of available parking at
the gym. By February I feel smug when I find an array of empty spaces in the gym parking lot. By
March the clerk at the front desk greets me with a smile that says, “I don’t believe I know you,” as
she greets other clients by name as they enter alongside me.
I read a helpful article the other day (December 18th) in the New York Times about New Year’s
resolutions. Tim Herrera suggested picking specific goals that are measurable and achievable.
He emphasized making your goals relevant for you (in other words—resolve to do things you
want to do, not merely what that ‘little voice’ tells you that you should do.) Finally, he pointed out
that you need to specify a timeframe. These five keys have initial letters that spell SMART.
For example, have you ever wanted to read the New Testament? Make a specific schedule; pick
a manageable number of pages to read per day; do it because you want to do it, not because
you have to do it; and pick the number of days or weeks you plan to devote to this discipline.
The thing I most liked about Herrera’s article are two comments he made about human behavior.
First, he noted that many people suffer from too much positive thinking. (e.g. I will read the Bible
cover-to-cover four times this year!) It sounds laudable, but for most people it is simply unrealis-
tic. We are basically setting ourselves up for failure.
Mr. Herrera’s observation reminds me of something the Psalmist wrote about having reasonable
expectations: “I do not occupy myself with great matters, or with things that are too hard for
me.” (Psalm 131:2, found in The Book of Common Prayer, p. 785) Hey, maybe we should re-
solve to read the Psalms this year!
The author’s second observation is related, and even more unfortunate. I, myself, have wit-
nessed this over and over in my years as a pastor. Many people suffer from a lack of self-
forgiveness. When we slip up or fall short, we are tempted to put ourselves down and decide we
are just not good enough to keep striving toward our goal. We are tempted to think that we simply
cannot live up to the expectations we set or that others have. The easy, obvious (and unhelpful)
answer to this dilemma is to quit.
I hope you enjoy setting some goals for yourself (literally—for yourself). Perhaps you can make
them specific, measurable, and achievable within a reasonable timeframe. Yet, what I really hope
for you in 2018 is that you will practice forgiving yourself in the same way God forgives—with
enough grace and mercy to inspire getting back up and trying again!
Blessings and Peace,
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January Birthdays
01 Burnley Graham, Carolyn Hassaj 03 Shelley Hendershot, Andy Ingles 04 Xander Fowler, Kennis McIlroy 06 Susan Leaphart 07 Allison Tillinghast 08 Art Slayton, Richard Webb 09 Carol Bowers, Dennis Cook, Haddie Davis 11 Lynn Aneskievich, Blair Bramhall 12 Edison Cope, Connor Cummings 14 Jim Cummings, Mary Wheeler Wyche 15 Pete Ryan 16 Madison Powell 17 Connie Berry 18 Rosemarie Gerstenberger 21 Leanne Davison, Vanessa Rinaldo 23 Ruthie Richards, Nate Leech Jr. 24 Kyle Kemp 25 Marjorie Davis, Eva Rose Romero 26 Gary Taylor 27 Judy Taylor 28 Beth Trenor 29 Deidre Price, Angel Odabashian 30 Morgan Herman, James Kluttz, Kristin Bennett 31 Faye Miller
January Anniversaries 03 Laura & Alan Foster
Epiphany Candlelit Labyrinth Walk
“Where is the child who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star at its rising and have come to
pay him homage.” Mathew 2:2
January 7, 2018 at 6 pm (Note not the usual 4 pm) Weather permitting.
All are welcome. No prior experience needed. We just follow the path. It is a great time for homage, thanksgiving and discernment (translation: worldly - New Year resolu-
tions; spiritual - goals, “With God’s help.”)
Iter Vitae (Life’s Journey)
St. Peter’s Labyrinth Ministry
Our Finances as of November 30th Numbers in thousands
Adult Fellowship Saturday, January 20th 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hosts: Eric & Thiela Schnaufer
6 Del Norte Blvd., Greenville
We hope to see old friends and new as we begin a new year. Please bring an appetizer and/or a bottle of wine to share. Call
915-5056 if you need directions or have any questions.
No reservations required. See you there!
Shirley Twiss Book Discussion Myra The Legend
January 23rd at 7:00 pm in Stockstill Hall
Please join us for refreshments and a lively discussion about Myra's friends and family with St. Peter's Author Shirley Twiss. For those long-term members of the Myra Fan Club, you may remember meeting to discuss Shirley's last book - From Myra to Laura - and asking for MORE ... more about some of the more intriguing characters in Myra's life, and more about Laura. Myra: The Girl, The Woman, The Legend is the fourth book in Shirley's Cotton in Augusta series and delivers just what we asked for! It's available for $12.99 at Greenville's Fiction Addic-tion (864-675-0540), and Shirley will be happy to sign your book at our gathering. All readers are invited - from St. Peter's and beyond.
Questions? Call Cathy Edwards Ovington at 864-676-0604
Carol, who was born and raised in Pittsburg, moved to Greenville in 1978. She was raised a Catholic, but was looking for a new church home. She found St. Peter’s and loved the traditional service. Friends belong here! She and her daughter, Jeanne Carter, attended the introductory class together. Carol has four daughters and seven grandchildren. Five of the grandchildren live in Greenville. In her spare time Carol exercises, goes to movies, plays with her cat and spends a lot of time with family. Please welcome this lovely lady to our St. Peter’s family. She usually attends the 10:30 service.
Jeanne moved to Greenville in 1978 when she was in high school. She found St. Peter’s with her mother, Carol Bow-ers. She really loves the people and says that she has never attended such a friendly church. Jeanne is planning to join the choir. Jeanne has worked at Astellas in pharmaceutical sales for twenty years. She has two children, Emily who is twenty-two and Ben who is twenty. Ben goes to Clemson University. Her new family member is a puppy that is nine months old. This ball of energy is part shepherd and part collie. She is now working with him in agility training. Because of his excess energy, he led her to the training of a “Canine Good Citizen”. When he passes the test, they can visit the elderly, nursing homes, etc. Please welcome this outgoing new member to our church. She usually attends the 10:30 service.
Discover the Gospel according to
St. John in 2018
Beginning on Thursday, January 4th Fr. Furman will be teach-ing the Gospel according to St. John at the Thursday Bible Study Class. Join us at 3:30 on Thursdays for an hour of
discussion, learning, and fellowship!
Christ Church Invites You to JustFaith
8-week Hunger for Change The module, Hunger for Change, explores the realities of food insecurity in the United States and around the world. Hunger for Change is an 8-week, prayerful process that includes study, rich dialogue, and an immersion experience. The group will meet Tuesday's from 9:30 am to 12 pm starting on January 9th and will continue through February 27th.
Sunday, Jan 7- 5:00-7:00pm Stockstill Hall Sunday, Jan 14- 5:00-7:00pm Stockstill Hall Sunday, Jan 21- 5:00-7:00pm Stockstill Hall Sunday, Jan 28- Ice Skating @ the Pavilion- 3:00-4:30pm
Advent Wreath Making
Feast of St. Nicholas At the Feast of St. Nicholas families learned about gener-ous St. Nicholas of Myra. Melinda Long read Peef: A Christmas Bear and the chil-dren had a visit from jolly ole St. Nicholas himself! Families brought canned goods
and gently used toys as an of-
fering. The toys were given to
Shepherds Gate and the food
went to United Ministries.
SPY Christmas Party
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Annual Chili Cook-Off
Congratulations and thank you to all who fed us a great
chili lunch on Dec. 3rd. The Overall Chili Champion
award goes to Debbie Cannada for the second year in a
row and the Hottest Chili award goes to Chris Dewey!
St. Peter’s Giving Tree
St Peter’s giving tree overflowed with gifts for families that were delivered on December 24th. There are 12 little boys, 2 little girls, their parents and an elderly lady who had a very merry Christmas.
Thank you for sharing the love and joy of Christmas
with these families!
Christmas Pageant
Children and Family Corner
We had a very blessed December. On December 3rd
we had
many families join us to make Advent wreaths for their home
devotional time. What a joy it was to see families working
together to create such beautiful wreaths! I hope the wreaths
provided a means for your family to enjoy some devotional
time amid the holiday craziness. On December 10th we gath-
ered together for the St. Nicholas service. Father Furman
lead us in a worship service. Upon leaving the sanctuary the
children discovered a special treat. We headed down to
Stockstill Hall for more fun where we found hot chocolate and
cookies waiting for us and had a chance to make their own
St. Nicholas to take home. After a lovely story time, St. Nich-
olas arrived to greet the children. On December 24th we had
a birthday party for Jesus and our children performed the an-
nual Christmas Pageant for our family Christmas Eve service.
I would like to thank all of the people who worked to create
wonderful memories for the families of St. Peter’s! Thank you
also to the families for making Jesus a priority during this holi-
day season!
Children and Families Upcoming Events
January 6 – Epiphany
January 20 – Camp Compassion Continued in
Stockstill Hall @ 9:00 am – 12:00pm
February 3 – First Communion Class – watch the
upcoming blue sheet for more details
February 9 - 11 – Parish Weekend Retreat at
Kanuga
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January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28
Ushers 8:30 Kathy Lundy Terry Dailey
Littlejohn & Karla McSwain
Art & Alice Slayton Kathy Lundy
Greeters 8:30 Bill & Sandy Hemphill Marion Sprague Faye Miller John Ice
Greeters 10:30
Deidre Price Lynn Aneskievich
Bud & Karen Lawton Suzanne Adams Martha Venters
Beck Sullivan Nancy Winborne
Ushers 10:30
John Wagoner Matt Carter
Phil Johnson Ken Shabel
Ted Vonder Haar
Meta Armstrong Hugh Yochum David Griffin Jack Mitchell Chris Dewey Emily Dewey
Andy Morse Joseph Lawton Jason Cheek
Al Adams Al Mina
Madison Powell
Larry Neal Tony Scalzitti
David Leaphart Sandy Wells Gary Taylor
Nursery 9:30 Bobbie Goodman Jason & Jennifer Cheek Catherine Conger Alison Search
Prayers of the People
8:30 Deb Yochum Sandy Hemphill Larry Neal Deb Yochum
Prayers of the People
10:30 Brad Kluttz Shannon Lawton Emelyn Shabel Mary Pauly
Altar Guild
Kathy Lundy Berta Farr
Diane Moore Nancy Wedlake
Barbara Ellis
Kathy Siegel Delores Smith Nancy Roush Ellen Huber
Karla McSwain
Shannon Lawton Margaret Boineau
Beck Sullivan Jinny Jervey
Jennifer Cheek Gail Warner
Marilyn Richardson Bobbie Nichols
JoAnn Scull Martha Venters
JoAnna Renkowski
Opener Tom Hemans Don Ellis Bill Hartzell Bill Hawkins
Closer Tim Estes Phil Johnson George Paszkiewicz Gary Taylor
Lector 8:30 1 Sandy Hemphill 2 Kathy Laurens
1 Val Pierce 2 Kelly Romero
1 Marion Sprague 2 Bill Hartzell
1 Kathy Siegel 2 Kathleen Brady
Lector 10:30 1 Pat Seifert
2 Kathie Yigdall 1 Lynn Woodman
2 Robyn Zimmerman 1 Meta Armstrong 2 Betsy Cummings
1 Kirsten Hansen 2 Tim Estes
Server Lamar Buchanan Anita René Rhodes Avery Morse Alex Cheek
Crucifer Matthew Rhodes Owen Cheek Caden Gore Caroline Griffin
rist in Chapel 7:00 PM EFM5-S/H 7:30 PM Choir-Choir
room
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3:30 PM Bible Study-
Choir Rm
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6:00 PM Bread
Breakers 6:00 PM Epiphany
Service
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8:30 AM Eucharist Rite I 9:40 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:30 AM Children's Church 10:30 AM Eucharist Rite II 2:00 PM Girl Scout-choir room 2:00 PM Girl Scouts-S/H 5:00 PM SPY 6:00 PM Labyrinth
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6:15 AM Vestry-
Choir Room 6:30 PM Cub Scouts -
Stockstill Hall 7:30 PM Boy Scout
Meeting - SH
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1:00 PM EFM-Choir
Room
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4:45 PM Centering
Prayer-Parlor 6:00 PM HE in Chap-
el 6:30 PM Cub Leaders
Mtg. 7:00 PM EFM5-S/H 7:30 PM Choir-Choir
room
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3:30 PM Bible Study-
Choir Rm
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8:00 AM Men's Fel-
lowship-S/H
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8:30 AM Eucharist Rite I 9:40 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:30 AM Children's Church 10:30 AM Eucharist Rite II 11:30 AM Acolyte Training 2:00 PM Girl Scouts-S/H 5:00 PM SPY
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6:30 PM Cub Scouts -
Stockstill Hall 7:00 PM Outreach
meeting-parlor 7:30 PM Boy Scout
Meeting - SH
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1:00 PM EFM-Choir
Room
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8:00 AM YMCA
Recess Group-S/H 4:45 PM Centering
Prayer-Parlor 6:00 PM Holy Eucha-
rist in Chapel 7:00 PM EFM5-S/H 7:30 PM Choir-Choir
room
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3:30 PM Bible Study-
Choir Rm
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8:00 AM YMCA
Recess Group-S/H
20
9:00 AM Camp Com-
passion-S/H and
classrooms 7:00 PM Adult Fel-
lowship
21
8:30 AM Eucharist Rite I 9:30 AM Memorials Committee-
Parlor 9:40 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:30 AM Children's Church 10:30 AM Eucharist Rite II 5:00 PM SPY
rist in Chapel 7:00 PM EFM5-S/H 7:30 PM Choir-Choir
room
25
3:30 PM Bible Study-
Choir Rm
26
8:00 AM YMCA
Recess Group-S/H 6:00 PM Vestry Re-
treat-S/H Choir Room
27
6:30 AM Feed Thy
Neighbor 8:30 AM Vestry Re-
treat-S/H, Choir
Room
28
8:30 AM Eucharist Rite I 9:40 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:30 AM Children's Church 10:30 AM Eucharist Rite II 2:00 PM Girl Scouts-S/H 5:00 PM SPY
29
8:00 AM YMCA
Recess Group-S/H 6:30 PM Cub Scouts -
Stockstill Hall 6:30 PM Laundry
Love 7:30 PM Boy Scout
Meeting - SH
30
1:00 PM EFM-Choir
Room
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8:00 AM YMCA
Recess Group-S/H 4:45 PM Centering
Prayer-Parlor 6:00 PM Holy Eucha-
rist in Chapel 7:00 PM EFM5-S/H 7:30 PM Choir-Choir
room
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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH NON-Profit Organization
P.O. BOX 25817 US Postage Paid
GREENVILLE, SC 29616 Greenville, SC
Permit # 46
The Faith Forum will be one of two weekly opportunities this
fall for adults to engage in Christian education. Formerly
known as ACF, the Faith Forum will offer a diverse range of
topics and opportunities to explore faith—in our lives and in
the world. Here is a sample of what is to come!
January 7 “Epiphany: A New Road in 2018
Jane Mercer & Eve Lewis
January 14 Wisdom Series: What is Wisdom
Fr. Furman
January 21 Wisdom Series: Sources of Old Testament
Wisdom Fr. Furman
January 28 Wisdom Series: Sources of New Testament
Wisdom Fr. Furman
The Family Forum, formerly known as the Parents Class, will offer opportunities for attendees to participate in discussions on the various topics of faith practiced as parents and families. During January we will be using the book
“Family Finances for the Real World”
January 7 Finish “Family Finances for the Real World”
