ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sanctuary in the heart of Lewes July 2014 Volume 9, Issue 7 ST. PETER’S KEYS The newsletter of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church LETTER FROM OUR RECTOR Dear People of St. Peter’s, IT IS GREAT TO BE BACK! I want to thank all of you for your kindness, prayers and support that enabled me to go away on sabbatical! It was a rejuvenating and very affirming experience and while I enjoyed being away, I am also very happy to be home where I belong. I am humbled that so many of you followed my blog on the experience and I felt your prayers every step along the WAY. If you are interested in finding out more about the journey, I hope you can join me on July 15 in the parish hall for a presentation on the trip, the screening of a new documentary called Walking the Camino: Six ways to Santiago. You can watch a brief teaser for this movie here: caminodocumentary.org. I am very excited to bring this movie to Lewes—and I think it will be the Delaware premier of this award- winning documentary. While I did not have a Damascus road experience like Saint Paul (Acts of the Apostles 9), with a major life-altering vision, I know I was on the Emmaus Road (Luke 24) and found Jesus walking with me. While I was away, Saint Peter’s embarked on a new ministry project. Historically as a congregation, we have always been very close and connected to the ministry of Camp Arrowhead. This year it is celebrating 60 years of making a profound difference in the spiritual lives of children and youth throughout Delaware. Over the years, many of our members have volunteered to help make Camp what it is, especially during a particularly challenging time back in the 70’s. We have also enjoyed having our parish picnic there each year in September, which has helped so many of you discover the amazing treasure this holy place is. Sadly, we are the only congregation in the diocese that does this. Camp Director Walt LaFountain is trying to help others discover and help support Camp. He has initiated a new adopt-a-cabin program and has asked us to the be the first parish in the diocese to participate. Vestry member Tom Crowley and Junior Warden Stuart Brahs went out to visit camp and have recommended to the Vestry that we adopt the Manor House. At the March meeting, the Vestry officially adopted the Manor House. Since then, members of our congregation have gone out to assist with small maintenance projects on two occasions in order to get it ready for this summer. Walt is not only trying to strengthen the summer camping program but also develop the facilities for more year-round use in order to attract more groups and increase the funds available to maintain camp. A major stumbling block for camp has been rickety metal camp bunks and well-worn sofas. Manor House needs $3,360 to replace the bunks and $3,000 for new furniture. The Vestry has received several gifts to make this possible totaling $1,750 and we have $1,883 left over from this year’s Camp Scholarship fund. If you would like to help Camp, please help us meet our goal and make a contribution towards the outstanding $2,728 we need. Please write “CAMP” on the memo line and you can mail, drop it off at the office, or place it in the collection plate. We will keep you updated on our progress and we hope to meet our goal by the time we go out to Camp for our parish picnic, on Sunday morning September 7. Rector’s Letter 1-2 Vestry Minutes 2-4 Miscellaneous Info 4 ECW, Riddle 5 Art Show, Vestry Nominations 6 Stephen Ministry, Chef’s Corner 7 Warden’s Musings 8 Youth Ministry 9 Seekers 10 God’s World 11 Calendar 12 Worship Ministry 13 Events Around Town 14 Prayer List, Soldiers, Birthdays & 15 If you would like to submit an article or announcement for the St. Peter’s Keys, please do so by the 15th of each month INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
Sanctuary in the heart of Lewes
July 2014 Volume 9, Issue 7
ST. PETER’S KEYS The newsletter of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
LETTER FROM OUR RECTOR
Dear People of St. Peter’s,
IT IS GREAT TO BE BACK! I want to thank all of you for your kindness, prayers and support that enabled me to go away on sabbatical! It was a rejuvenating and very affirming experience and while I enjoyed being away, I am also very happy to be home where I belong. I am humbled that so many of you followed my blog on the experience and I felt your prayers every step along the WAY. If you are interested in finding out more about the journey, I hope you can join me on July 15 in the parish hall for a presentation on the
trip, the screening of a new documentary called Walking the Camino: Six ways to Santiago. You can watch a brief teaser for this movie here: caminodocumentary.org. I am very excited to bring this movie to Lewes—and I think it will be the Delaware premier of this award-winning documentary. While I did not have a Damascus road
experience like Saint Paul (Acts of the Apostles 9), with a major life-altering vision, I know I was on the Emmaus Road (Luke 24) and found Jesus walking with me.
While I was away, Saint Peter’s embarked on a new ministry project. Historically as a congregation, we have always been very close and connected to the ministry of Camp Arrowhead. This year it is celebrating 60 years of making a profound difference in the spiritual lives of children and youth throughout Delaware. Over the years, many of our members have volunteered to help make Camp what it is, especially during a particularly challenging time back in the 70’s. We have also enjoyed having our parish picnic there each year in September, which has helped so many of you discover the amazing treasure this holy place is. Sadly, we are the only congregation in the diocese that does this. Camp Director Walt LaFountain is trying to help others discover and help support Camp. He has initiated a new adopt-a-cabin program and has asked us to the be the first parish in the diocese to participate. Vestry member Tom Crowley and Junior Warden Stuart Brahs went out to visit camp and have recommended to the Vestry that we adopt the Manor House. At the March meeting, the Vestry officially adopted the Manor House.
Since then, members of our congregation have gone out to assist with small maintenance projects on two occasions in order to get it ready for this summer. Walt is not only trying to strengthen the summer camping program but also develop the facilities for more year-round use in order to attract more groups and increase the funds available to maintain camp. A major stumbling block for camp has been rickety metal camp bunks and well-worn sofas. Manor House needs $3,360 to replace the bunks and $3,000 for new furniture. The Vestry has received several gifts to make this possible totaling $1,750 and we have $1,883 left over from this year’s Camp Scholarship fund. If you would like to help Camp, please help us meet our goal and make a contribution towards the outstanding $2,728 we need. Please write “CAMP” on the memo line and you can mail, drop it off at the office, or place it in the collection plate. We will keep you updated on our progress and we hope to meet our goal by the time we go out to Camp for our parish picnic, on Sunday morning September 7.
Rector’s Letter 1-2
Vestry Minutes 2-4
Miscellaneous Info 4
ECW, Riddle 5
Art Show, Vestry Nominations
6
Stephen Ministry, Chef’s Corner
7
Warden’s Musings 8
Youth Ministry 9
Seekers 10
God’s World 11
Calendar 12
Worship Ministry 13
Events Around Town 14
Prayer List, Soldiers, Birthdays & Anniversaries
15
If you would like to submit an article or announcement
for the St. Peter’s Keys, please do so by the 15th of each month
VESTRY MINUTES—JUNE 7, 2014 Rev. Paul Gennett joined us to discuss the end of our Sabbatical and the return of Father Jeff. We then shared our thoughts of the time without Jeff. All agreed Jeff including us in the planning of the Sabbatical and posting along the walk helped us feel a part of the journey.
Pilottown Cemetery Repairs are being made to the curbing and the driveway re-stoned.
Senior Warden’s Report Will be working with Lowell to present a two year budget for more transparency and “cost sharing” of salaries as
suggested by the Diocese. Looking into a new accounting system. Bishop Wright will be here on June 22nd. Need to know who is in charge of various committees. Office will know who is doing what and not have 2 or 3
people doing the same thing.
Junior Warden’s Report Stuart seeking approval to repair the 3 Church doors repaired by Jim Sabo, JCS Signature Custom, Inc. of George-
town for a total cost of $17,820.00. Suggested adding a lock to the side door. Funds would be taken from the Lord Abbett Short Duration Fund. Work would begin after the Art Show. Stuart moved to approve. Tom sec-onded and all present agreed.
Carpeting in the Church will not be replaced at this time. Austin Ross will be presenting plans to redo the Labyrinth soon. He will do this as an Eagle Scout Project. Austin
will raise funds and a grant from the State Cemetery Funds maybe available. Several parishioners have spent time at Camp Arrowhead doing necessary maintenance work to some of the
building. More is to be done. The Manor House needs new bedding. Natalie made a motion to use leftover schol-arship funds and to ask parishioners to help purchase bunk beds. Shelly seconded and all present agreed.
Disaster Preparedness Committee will give report soon. The Emergency Management Center in Dover will be having an open house of their new facilities on June 18th. All are invited to attend.
Stewardship Tom continues to research. Needs to recruit other members.
Worship and Music 10 or 12 people will be confirmed or received by the Bishop on June 22nd. Choir, Bells and Choristers be perform at the 10 a.m. Service this Sunday. Qvinctvs will be here for the Summer Spirituality Series.
Christian Formation SPY Mission Trip to Lakota begins on June 11th. 15 kids and 5 adults from Lakota will be joining our 7 adults
and 9 kids for this journey. Total of 21 children attended Godly Play classes. Nursery will continue through the summer.
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Finally, while I was away in Spain, I had a lot of time to reflect on my ministry and Saint Peter’s. One of the insights I gained was how awe-struck and inspired I am by what YOU DO! Each of you has dedicated yourselves in so many ways to make a difference not only in our common life but also in our wider community. Whether it is Stephen Ministry or the Community Resource Center; Choir or the Art Show; I could go on and on but what I want to say is that I am so proud of what all of YOU DO! It is a privilege to serve you. Please keep me in your prayers and know that you are daily in mine.
Faithfully, Jeffrey
Mende is working with Chrissy Miller-Marcin planning lessons for the new SPY Ex-plorer group and Tom Sturgis planning the SPY Middle group for classes startling in September.
Pastoral Care Stephen Ministries has had 2 informational sessions and a class on Eucharist Ministries.
Parish Life Newcomers have blended in and joined several committees. Dinner group planning will begin soon.
Mission and Outreach (as reported by Bob) Casa San Francisco
On May 18th Margaret delivered assorted groceries donated, valued at $359. Episcopal Church Women (“ECW”)
Delores Wardwell reports: “The last Ladies’ Night Out before summer break is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th from 6 to 8 pm at the home of Valerie Meisel. Between 20 and 30 ladies have been participating in these monthly events. We will resume in September at the home of Molly Rudgers.
Our next business meeting will be Wednesday, September 10th from 10:00 to 11:30 in the Conference Room. We will be evaluating the Art Show Raffle and Luncheon, considering donation requests, and making plans for the December Luncheon.
Plans are well underway for this year’s Art Show Raffle and Luncheon. The raffle tickets will be distributed to church members attending services on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th. The items to be raffled will be on display during coffee hours beginning June 8th. We want to thank Vera and Adele for printing and stapling the tickets and for getting the address labels on all of the enve-lopes. We greatly appreciate all of their help.“
Global Mission Kit Zak reports that Global Mission met on 5/18 and decided to send $4,500 of its
$6,000 to ERD to use where it is most needed throughout the year. She will request that ERD contact us with their decision, but realizes that that request may not be easy for them to keep track of. Ingrid, St. Peter’s liaison with ERD, volunteered to keep Global Mission informed of ERD’s major areas of work.
Global Mission is reserving $1,500 for individual mission projects that might be the outgrowth of an earlier church project. This would not preclude a donation for an unforeseen disaster.
At its meeting Global Mission also discussed the notion of a fall discussion series on topics such as a parish’s decision to take a stand on a moral or ethical issue.
Green Team (Diane Wilson reports) “The May 29th Seekers program we hosted on Climate Change, presented by Delaware Interfaith Power &
Light, was well done and well received. There were approximately 50-55 people in attendance despite the fact that "it was a dark and rainy night."
“The committee continues to prepare for the 2nd annual "Back 2 the Tap!" event at the Art Show on July 5th. Jeffrey has offered to purchase (from his discretionary fund) three additional 5-gallon rolling/dispensing coolers so we won't have to try and borrow them each year.
“Mary Thomson has added an "Environmental" link to the St. Peter's website which includes information on our recycling programs as well as other "green stuff." In light of that, and since St. Peter's has been prac-ticing the principles of the Episcopal Ecological Network since 2008 (which includes much more than just recycling), we decided that it was time to change our name to the St. Peter's Green Team with mem-bership to include all parishioners as well as those of us on the committee.”
Judy Cousins reports: “All is moving along well with steady calls and responses. The third volunteer should be on board shortly.” She also says that the committee has decided to limit its spending to approximately $1000/month for the rest of 2014 to avoid depleting its budgeted funds too quickly.
Men of St. Peter’s Bob Wardwell says “We extended our breakfasts into June to host Ted Becker [on June 14th]. We will resume
in September. May was well attended except our speaker was a no-show.” Prayer Shawl Ministry
Lynda Dunham reports: “Prayer Shawls continue to be made, blessed and given out. We are also working on sweaters and caps for third-world children. Soon we will start again on the caps and scarves for the Sea-man's Institute at the Port of Wilmington. We gather on the third Monday at 10:30 in the conference room. People may knit with us or do their own thing at home. All instructions are in the parish hall or in the office.”
St. Peter’s Youth (“SPY”) Sunday Highlights reminds us that SPY’s Omani Wakan, or Holy Walk, among the Lakota in South Dakota will
take place from June 11 to June 18. San Pablo; Centro Infantil San Pablo Barbara Merritt Espinosa reports that CISP had a grand event at St. Paul's Church for Mother's Day on Friday,
May 9th, with a show put on by the children (inside the church due to bad weather). An 8-minute video, which shows small parts of the 5 dances, has been sent to Patty Soffronoff. [I was too slow in asking Patty about the video, and some articles in the local paper that Darlene Marinello mentioned, for this report. RM]
For Teacher’s Day on May 15th the teachers and Patricia, CISP’s principal, were taken out to lunch. July 13th will be the Graduation Ceremony for twenty 5-year-olds who will be leaving after three years, a very
emotional event for us all.
Art Show Less than a month to go. Booths have been assigned and volunteers are signing up. Father Jeff will do a 3 minute presentation on WMDTV.
Rector’s Report Mary Makowski and Charlie Meyer’s terms are up on FAC. Jeff would like to nominate Jody Ware and Sue Potts.
Stuart moved to accept the nominations to FAC. Shelly seconded and all present agreed. Larry Hofer has been asked to continue on staff. Bishop Wright will be here on June 22nd. He will meet with Confirmation Class at 9am, celebrate and preach at 10
a.m. service. Small reception will follow in the parish hall. Vestry and staff are invited to brunch at the Rectory following the reception.
Have joined a trial session of CEEP or the Consortium for Endowed Episcopal Churches. This will allow us to attend their annual conference and to benefit from their online learning resources. Jeff will send us information to visit the site.
Bishop Carlos Touché-Potter from the Diocese of Mexico will be visiting us over night on June 10th. Jeff and Stuart have plans to show him around Lewes and take him to dinner.
Clare Hancock, Austin Ross, Sid Miller and Lily Mallon will be attending the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) in Phila-delphia July 9th -16th. Costs will be shared by the Diocese, Parish and Student. Jeff would like to use $780 from line item #186764 Unanticipated Expenses to cover expenses for these students to attend. All present agreed.
Member of the parish is working for Diaconate process and has asked St. Peter’s to support her through this 3 to 4 year program. Jeff nominates Christina Miller-Marcin to begin this program. A committee would be appointed to follow her progress. Tom seconded and all present agreed.
Planning for the 2014-2015 Church year will begin soon.
SAINT PETER’S LEGACY SOCIETY Whatever you leave to your church in your will is deductible for federal estate tax purposes.
Did you know that you can make a gift to St. Peter’s Legacy Society that will cost you nothing during your lifetime, nor jeopardize your current financial security? For more info, please contact the office at 645.8479.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN The Episcopal Church Women, a spiritually supportive and social congregation of the women of St. Peter's, serves the greater Lewes community through outreach. In order to support its
mission of outreach, ECW sponsors two major fund raising events annually; the December Soup Luncheon and St. Peter's Art Show Luncheon and Raffle in July. All women of St. Peter's are encouraged to take part in ECW activities and programs. To receive ECW news updates and event reminders via email, please send your name and email address to email coordinator, Teri Munz, at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at ECW events.
ECW Business Meeting will take place at 10 am on September 10th in the Parish Hall. All women of the parish are encouraged to attend. Agenda items will include a wrap-up of the Art Show Luncheon and Raffle, consideration of donation requests, and preliminary planning for the December Soup Luncheon.
LADIES' NIGHTS OUT is taking the summer off and will resume in the fall on Monday, September 15th at the
home of Molly Rudgers, 16813 Kestrel Ct., Lewes, in the Hawkseye neighborhood. Tina Wical will be our hostess in October and November's Ladies' Night Out will be hosted by Tracy Mulveny. Diane Wilson will host our December party and January's event will be a festive afternoon Tea Party hosted by Roberta Lindsay.
RIDDLE ME THIS .. Each month we will post a piece of trivia or riddle. If you have the answer, email [email protected], and your name will be entered for a chance to win a water bottle! You will also be mentioned as the winner in the next issue. Good Luck!
It is said that this quiz was made up by Einstein and according to him 98% will not solve it.
There is a row of five different color houses. Each house is occupied by a man of different nationality. Each man has a different pet, prefers a different drink, and smokes different
brand of cigarettes.
Who has fish at home? Are you one of the 2%?
1. The Brit lives in the Red house.
2. The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
3. The Dane drinks tea.
4. The Green house is next to the White house, on the
left.
5. The owner of the Green house drinks coffee.
6. The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
7. The owner of the Yellow house smokes Dunhill.
8. The man living in the centre house drinks milk.
9. The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10. The man who smokes Blends lives next to the one
who keeps cats.
11. The man who keeps horses lives next to the man
who smokes Dunhill.
12. The man who smokes Blue Master drinks beer.
13. The German smokes Prince.
14. The Norwegian lives next to the Blue house.
15. The man who smokes Blends has a neighbor who
drinks water.
AMAZON SMILE WILL SUPPORT EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT Amazon Smile is a new Amazon.com shopping website that is just like regular Amazon.com except it will donate 1/2% of your purchases to your favorite charity.
Episcopal Relief & Development is already one of the approved charities that shoppers can designate. All prices, selections, and features re the same as regular Amazon and your same sign-in information will work there. So, if you shop Amazon.com, and would like to find an easy way and actually free way to provide ongoing support to the wonderful work of our church around the world, please consider shopping at Amazon.com and designating ERD as your favorite charity.
OFFICE HOURS & HOLIDAYS M o n d a y — T h u r s d a y 8:30am to 3:00pm Friday—8:30am—12noon
Office Holidays — the office will be closed on the following dates:
July 4 September 1 October 14
November 11 November 27-28 December 25
VESTRY NOMINATIONS The Vestry serves as the governing body of St. Peter's. It works with the Rector and other clergy, the administrative staff and parishioners to achieve the church's goals and missions. Twelve parishioners serve on the Vestry, divided into three classes of four persons each. Nominees to fill the four Vestry vacancies [Karen Fischer, Stuart Brahs, Donald Matthews & Nathalie Willard] that will occur at the end of the year are now being sought. Members of St. Peter's will vote on the
nominees at the annual meeting in November; the new terms will begin in January 2015.
To serve on St. Peter's Vestry one must be confirmed in the Episcopal Church, a member of St. Peter's for at least one year, and have made an annual pledge. Inasmuch as the Vestry meets monthly and its duties involve a wide range ministries – including stewardship, youth and family, property, worship & music, missions and outreach, parish life and newcomers, pastoral care – Vestry members should be full-time residents.
If you wish to serve on the Vestry or wish to nominate someone, please advise Father Jeff, Adele Fluharty or any of the four retiring Vestry members. Arrangements will be made for prospective nominees to be interviewed prior to their inclusion on the November ballot.
We will be starting a new discussion group. It is open to everyone, and will be every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm in the Parish Hall. We hope to create an opportunity to explore philosophical concerns by listening to each other and offering comment.
TENS FOR TURKEYS
Name: # of turkeys purchased:
Amount enclosed $
ART SHOW LUNCHEON In the early years of the Art Show, ECW members roasted turkeys and baked cookies at their homes. ECW history tells us that one year, Tom Best roasted them on a spit at his grocery store. The turkeys and cookies are now baked in the parish hall kitchen. For over 20 years, Connie Miller and Linda Fischer have prepared the famous turkey salad. The luncheon is a delicious highlight of the Art Show. In recent years, the luncheon has raised over $2,000 for ECW Outreach Programs. At each service in June, we will be asking for turkey sponsorships. Look for the big BUY A TURKEY poster in the Parish Hall.
SUPPORT THE ART SHOW LUNCHEON
Support our luncheon by purchasing a portion of the turkeys we need to make the turkey salad. Each portion of the turkey is $10, and you can purchase as many as you’d like! Just cut off the form below and turn it into the office, or collection plate.
Volume 9, Issue 7 STEPHEN MINISTRY Page 7
THE TESTIMONY OF CARE RECEIVERS .. by Kay Schechinger
It is with great appreciation that I was able to experience the Stephen Ministry Program at St. Peter’s Church. My thoughts and motivation were to have the opportunity for another spiritual experience where I could be a tool to serve God. That training and experience was so much more than I could have imagined. There was a fellowship of learning together. This was most inspiring because we were learning experientially. It was more than text book learning or lecture. We did read and listen but we also did role play. This role playing gave us an opportunity to act out what we had learned. The role playing incorporated that learning with our own life experiences.
As far as the reading material, we had workbooks. The workbooks and additional texts were written by the developer of the program. The developer is a clergy person and psychologist. There were three text books, titled “Christian Care Giving-- a Way of Life”, “When and How to Use Mental Health Resources”, and
the one that had the most impact on me, “Speaking the Truth In Love” - How to be an assertive Christian. Learning the difference between assertive, passive, and aggressive behavior and how Jesus used each of them. Of course the major emphasis of each style has more to do with treating others with respect when using each of the styles. Jesus was aggressive as needed but in so doing he was not judgmentally criticizing. He gave them choices when there was a moral issue to be discussed, i.e. or should we heal or should we let someone die on the Sabbath.
The major impact for me is that it is helpful in my everyday life in my relationships with friends and family. Since the graduation, I have a relationship with a person who is now my “care receiver”. I feel that as a caregiver I receive more than I give. I certainly enjoy the time we share together.
The emphasis on the training is about confidentiality. No one knows except the coordinator and pastor who our care receivers are. The other one is about being non-judgmental; we re-learned that if we are judgmental, the relationship is hurt. This is another
instance where the role playing had an impact on that understanding.
Sometimes we might think that we don’t need someone to trust or the opportunity to share our concerns. It is reassuring to know someone who is objective and understanding. It is helpful to know that someone is listening without being critical. It helps to understand forgiveness and acceptance. We can be too hard on ourselves. But it is a wonderful reminder to know that God accepts us as we are. By learning to be a good listener we can hear more of what is being said.
Our role as caregivers is not to find answers but to provide questions that might clarify the care receiver’s next steps and/or questions.
There is so much value in the learning in our Stephen Ministry community that we in the program look forward to the continuing ed. classes together that began after the 50 hour training for graduation. At these meetings we still learn and experience in a small peer group supervision setting.
In summary, my experience with Stephen Ministry has been wonderful and inspiring.
Stephen Ministry at St. Peter’s is looking for interested candidates for the Fall 2014 class. Contact : [email protected]
CHEF’S CORNER Monthly recipes shared by parishioners (if space allows). If you have any fabulous recipes, please feel free to send them to [email protected]. Happy Cooking!
DIRECTIONS Prepare cake per instructions on the box in a 9x13 pan. Let cool completely. Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in square in the corner of the cake., and arrange strawber-ries in striped to make the American flag. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information Calories 182 Carbs 30.9 g Fat 5.6 g
“A WEALTH OF PASTORAL RICHES” Over the past several weeks we have reflected on how pleased we are that Fr. Jeff has safely returned from his well-deserved sabbatical – spiritually refreshed and reinvigorated to continue his leadership of our parish – and on how well we all “survived.” This was due in large measure to the steps Fr. Jeff took prior to his departure to ensure that all of his duties and responsibilities at St. Peter's were properly covered as well as to our church's dedicated and experienced clergy and administrative staff. During the three months that Fr. Jeff was absent we came to know Fathers Mark and Larry and Mother Carlyle better – by working more closely with them than in the past, by seeing how well they handled all the Rector's m a n y s e e n a n d u n s e e n responsibilities, and impressed by how they successfully kept St. Peter's on an even keel. It goes without saying that we are fortunate to have such seasoned, compassionate and
able clergy … cumulatively representing nearly 150 years of experience. Each of the priests focused on specific areas during the interim period – such as Mother Carlyle so effectively leading the Lenten Series and providing solace to those in need, Fr. Larry working with the Stephen Ministry and looking after shut-ins and the ailing, and Fr. Mark working with the youth and family minister, planning the South Dakota trip, and h a n d l i n g m a n y m u n d a n e administrative issues he so dearly loves (excuse the sarcasm!) At worship services we were inspired and enriched by their sermons and the personal anecdotes they shared with us. This all confirms that Mark, Carlyle and Larry are, indeed, an integral part of St. Peter's family. We should recall that while Mark and Carlyle receive a modest stipend, they officially do not serve on a full-time basis and much of what they do is uncompensated. The time and energy the three priests have devoted to St. Peter's has been boundless and has
strengthened our church's pastoral riches. We are pleased that Larry has agreed to continue to play an active role as he did during Jeff's absence.
On behalf of the Vestry, the staff and ourselves we wish to thank Mark, Carlyle and Larry for their assistance, counsel, insights, forbearance, and good humor throughout Jeff's absence. Peace, Karen Fischer, Senior Warden Stuart Brahs, Junior Warden
Volume 9, Issue 7 WARDEN’S MUSINGS Page 8
EFM—EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY It’s that time of year again—time to offer you the opportunity to participate in EfM. Learn about what you always wanted to know about the Bible, church history and what theologians today are thinking. Education for Ministry is a 4 year distance learning program in theological education from the
School of Theology at the University of the South. Participants enroll for a 1-yr (9-month program) term. Through study, prayer and reflection, the group moves toward deeper understanding of the fullness of God’s kingdom. Year 1: Hebrew Bible; Year 2: New Testament; Year 3: Church History; Year 4: Theology, Ethics and Interfaith Encounter. For more information, please contact Natalie Kerr ([email protected]) or Jeff when he comes back. Brochures are also available in the office. Even more information is available online at www.sewanee.edu/EFM.
Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 10:00am in the conference room. Everyone
is welcome, and everyone is encouraged to attend.
Our knit/crochet group meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:30am in the
Conference Room. For more information, contact Carole Somers 645.1906 or Mary Shea 644.2516.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 4th through 8th from 5:30 to 8:00. The theme for this year’s VBS is Treasure Island. Dinner will be provided and there will be games, crafts and live music. Registration forms are available in the church office or on our website. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help please contact Mende at the church office or by email at [email protected].
RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW AS THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES ARE LIMITED.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
SPY EXPLORERS—COMING SOON! Next Fall we will also be forming a new group called Spy Explorers who will meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to the Peace. This will be made up of 4th and 5th graders. More information will be forthcoming over the summer.
Our newly formed Faith Family Committee meets every other month following the ten o’clock service. The purpose of the committee is to explore new programming for all ages and identify educational / outreach opportunities. If you wish to join our committee, please contact Mende through the church office.
PARENTS: PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING DATES:
August 4 through 8 — Vacation Bible School August 10 — Performance by VBS children at 10:00am service September 7 — Church Picnic at Camp Arrowhead September 14 — Spy Pool Party September 21 — First Day of Sunday School for All Ages
SPY MISSION TRIP—OMANI WAKAN HOLY WALK We all returned for the most part safe and sound from our South Dakota adventure. Details as to the trip will be reported in the next Newsletter. The stockholder dinner for all of those holding shares of stock will be scheduled shortly. Please keep your eye out for the date and time.
Volume 9, Issue 7 SEEKERS—SUMMER SPIRITUALITY SERIES Page 10
The 7th Annual Summer Spirituality Series, held on Thursday evenings from 7—8:30pm in the Parish Hall is in full swing! There is a King’s ice cream social immediately following. The speakers we have for this years’ series are wonderful, and as usual, these are free events open to the public. This is a SEEKERS sponsored event, and all proceeds from the store are used to help those in need within our community. Look for more information posted on the bulletin boards & local newspapers. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
July 3 Compline: Night Prayers; T.J. Thomas July 10 Spirituality & Healing: a nursing perspective; Lois Powell July 17 The Spirituality of Habit for Humanity; Kevin Gilmore July 24 The Wonders of our Hands; Anna Maria Kihn July 31 Peruvian Spirituality; Dr. Jose Pando
August 7 PTSD; The Rev. Ray Michener August 14 A Bouquet of Poetry & Prose; Dr. Aimee Wiest August 21 KAIROS: Prison Ministry; Alec Thomson and George Rudgers August 28 Living from the Spiritual Heart; The Rev. Tilden Edwards
Dear Brothers and Sisters of St. Peters: Seekers, Spiritual Treasures at St. Peter’s Square is a mission of St. Peter’s that reaches out to the community, both far and near and inclusive of all faith traditions. We
accomplish this through participation in the Summer Spirituality Series and through the shop which carries books, gifts and prayer aids relating to a variety of faiths. As much as possible, we use suppliers who give back to their communities. Our net profits are donated to people in need. This fast changing world in which we live has an impact on Seekers. We are emerging from a serious recession which had a negative impact on retail sales across the entire area. At the same time, technology now affords us the convenience of ebooks which some prefer to hard copies. Committed volunteers are at a premium as more people return to the workforce, in addition to caring for their families. I am pleased to report to you that not only is Seekers able to support itself, but it also acts as a catalyst in establishing community. Many visitors tell me they always come to the shop when they are in town; attendance at the Summer Spirituality Series increases every year. Many locals come into the shop often, sometimes to browse and sometimes to buy that special gift. In order to thrive, Seekers requires people committed to its mission. The standing committee believes that managing the shop would best be served by dividing the responsibilities. Ideally, there would be a General Manager, who oversees the following Assistant Managers: 1. Volunteer Coordinator who recruits, trains and schedules volunteers 2. Buyer who, with Standing Committee assistance, purchases inventory and enters it into the computer system. 3. Events Assistant who arranges for events throughout the year, assists with the Summer Spirituality Series and
participates in Diocese functions. 4. Public Relations/Marketing Assistant who handles advertising and makes brochures, signs and flyers and
promotes Seekers in the community. The time has come for me to step down, which I plan to do by the end of the year. In a parish our size, I am sure there are people who would enjoy participating in this wonderful mission and are ready to commit to its success. Please contact the church office, or me as soon as possible to let us know what you would like to do. As one who has taken on each of these roles, I can tell you that it is a rewarding experience. Blessings, Natalie Roberts Kerr Seekers Manager Standing Committee Chairperson - [email protected]
DID YOU KNOW? St. Peter’s has a “Green Team”? “Really?” you might be thinking .. “so, just what is a “Green Team?” Well, according to the Episcopal Church, USA, a Green Team is a core group of people in a congregation who are
committed to working for environmental change and responsibility in their parish as well as the community. It should come as no big surprise that this is a group of people who share a common concern for the environment and a common belief in the presence of God in all Creation. In addition, they work to make these concerns and beliefs known in their congregations and communities. The mission of a Green Team is to educate and encourage their congregation to make environmentally based changes in their church, homes and lives for the stewardship of God’s Creation.” For almost six years now a small, dedicated group of folks known as the St. Peter’s Environmental Committee has been working to bring about “green” changes here in our parish as well as our homes. And, with the support of the Rector, Vestry and You, the congregation, there have been lots of good things accomplished, as listed below: Installing a bike rack in the church yard Using rain barrels to cut down on the amount of city water used in the gardens Using a compost bin for kitchen, garden & yard waste Using recycled kitchen products – eliminated styrofoam & non-recyclable plastics Using recycled copier/office paper Presented a program using the film FLOW (For Love of Water) Reduced the amount of paper used to print the service bulletins Began "Back 2 the Tap!" to eliminate commercially bottled water at the Art Show by giving away City of Lewes
water Using earth friendly cleaning products Recently, it was suggested that the Environmental Committee should have a place on the church’s website (www.stpeterslewes.org) since we are considered one of the “mission/outreach” ministries of the parish. So, with that in mind, we “took stock of ourselves” - who we are, what we do and why we do it – and told the web admin we’d “come up with something” that would give a picture/overview of this group. I remembered that back in January (2014) the “God’s World” article began with this: “DID YOU KNOW? For the past 5+ years, St. Peter’s has been practicing the principles of EpEN both in our church buildings and our homes.” What followed was a very brief summary of what EpEN (Episcopal Ecological Network) is and does. It made sense that since we were already “practicing the principles” (statements in first three paragraphs in bold) we should use the EpEN website (eenonline.org) as the framework for the “something” for the website .. which we did. It also made sense to us that we should adopt the name St. Peter’s Green Team with membership to include all parishioners as well as committee members. So, in a nutshell, the goal of our Green Team is to be the best stewards possible of God’s Creation .. “this fragile earth, our island home.” (BCP p. 370) Now, for anyone who wants the “full scoop” of “the something” we sent to the web admin, it can be found at: (http://stpeterslewes.org/#/outreach-missions/environmental) Happy reading!
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Looking for something to do? This column is your insight into what is happening around town – including concerts, markets, holiday events, theater performances, fundraisers, etc.
MOVIES/CONCERTS IN THE PARK Every Thurs 6:30-9p. A family-centered night of fun! Free movies or concerts in Canalfront Park. For more info, visit Fun in the Park. (www.lewescanalfrontpark.org)
FOURTH OF JULY! July 4. The celebra-tion begins with kids activities, boat parade and parade. For more info, please visit American Celebration.
(www.leweschamber.com)
CONCERT IN THE PARK Every Tuesday, 7-8:30p. Summer Concert Series in Stango Park is a FREE family event. Some featured performances: Zy-deco-a-Go-Go, Delmarva Big Band, Annapolis Bluegrass, The Larks, Cape Choral and more. For more info, please visit Stango Concerts. (www.delawarescene.com)
FARMER’S MARKET Every Saturday, 8a-12p. Fresh produce and other edibles from local farmers. For more info, please visit Farmers Market. (www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org)
YOGA IN THE PARK Every Sunday 8-9a. Enjoy a great workout aside the canal. For more information, please visit Yoga. (www.lewescanalfrontpark.org
LAUGH OUT LOUD Every Friday 8:30-9:30a. Laughter is great medicine, and this specialized yoga will leave you relaxed and happy! For more information, please visit Laugh Out
Loud. (www.leweschamber.com)
COTTAGE TOUR July 8-9. Preview 7 exceptional cottages and homes throughout Rehoboth, including a 1743 historic home. For info or to purchase tickets, please visit Cottage
Tour. (www.rehobothartleague.org)
RUNNING OF THE BULL July 12. This annual fun-filled event starts at the Starboard and ends up on the beach at Houston St. For more info, please v i s i t R u n n i n g o f t h e B u l l .
(www.thestarboard.com)
MOVIES ON THE BEACH Every Mon-day, 8:30p. Free! Dagsworthy Beach in Dewey. Bring a blanket or chairs and a snack and watch a movie un-der the stars! For more info, visit Movie on the Beach. (www.beach-fun.com)
BONFIRES ON THE BEACH Every Wednesday, 7:30p. Want S’More fun? Bring a blanket, chairs and marshmallows for a free family fun event! For more information, please visit Bonfire. (www.beach-fun.com)
DOWNTOWN REHOBOTH FIREWORKS July 4, 9:15p. Spectacular fireworks display from the beach. Bring a chair or blanket and pick a spot! For more info, please visit Fireworks. (www.downtownrehoboth.com)
WINE TASTING & ART SHOW July 16. Enjoy a wonderful sampling of Teller Wines and Art, as well as live & silent auctions to help raise funds for a great cause. For more informa-tion or to purchase tickets, please visit Wine & Art. (www.kinfolkkids.org)
COASTAL CONCERTS strives to enhance live classical music in Southern Delaware and surround-ing areas. To view upcoming c o n c e r t s , p l e a s e v i s i t www.coastalconcerts.org.
REHOBOTH CHILDREN’S THEATER will be hosting weekly performances for audiences of all ages. For more info, visit www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org
POSSUM POINT PLAYERS brings the experience of live theater alike to the Sussex Country area. To view upcoming performances, please visit www.possumpointplayers.org
SOUTHERN DELAWARE CHORAL SOCI-
ETY brings quality choral music to southern Delaware. For more info or to view upcoming events, visit www.southerndelawarechoralsociety.org
CLEAR SPACE THEATER is a leader in the vibrant performing arts com-munity of southern Delaware, in-spiring audiences through high quality performances. To view their event calendar, please visit www.clearspacetheater.org.
LEWES
REHOBOTH / DEWEY BEACH MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS
This list of Events Around Town is not meant to be exhaustive — it is merely a list of events chosen by Vera within the local area that she suggests might be of interest to you and your family. While we are more than willing to advertise an event you are supportive of, we also maintain the discretion to withhold from printing due to space limitations, etc. If you belong to, or enjoy, an organization with upcoming events, and would like to see it mentioned in the ‘Events Around Town’ page of the newsletter, please contact [email protected].
The following people request your prayers for healing and support. If you would like to add or remove a name on the list, please notify the church office at 645.8479, or email [email protected].
Please pray for the safety of your armed forces, especially: Patrick Baker, Phillip Bergeron, Taylor Donahue, Amelia Kern, Justin Neive, Dr. Mark Riddle, Zachary Shea, Andrew Taylor, Buddy Smith, Pierson Roenke, Christopher Warden, Daniel Prall, Rob, John Landry, and Ian Marecic.
1 Kenneth Alumno 2 Jon Woodyard Robert Dellanoce Nate Willard 6 Laurel Fountain William Malecdan 7 Jerry Wells 8 Brooks Emery 10 Michael Potter 11 Julia DiSabatino 12 Jerry Shea 13 Graydon Fountain 14 Julie Emery John Biddle, Jr 15 Dorothy Seyfried 16 Kay Schechinger Deby Daly 17 Don Matthews Ken Wheeler Bill Shirk Catherine Ward Al Ortwein 18 Mariann Shirk 19 Laima Cahoon Jane Gibson Mary Howard 22 Roo Brown 23 Bill Martin
23 Jeff West 24 Hunter Goins John Michael Sophos Noah Wells 25 Charlene Ortwein Judith Venturini Eve Aldred 27 Dave Mallon Stella Pope 28 Wendell Alfred 30 Tyler Papp Kristofer Alumno 31 Dennis Fitch Brian Aldred
PARISH REGISTER JULY BIRTHDAYS
SAINT PETER’S PRAYER LIST
Volume 9, Issue 7 PRAYERS AND CELEBRATIONS Page 15
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
3 Tony & Darlene Marinello 7 Jeffrey & Arlene Gordon Jerry & Mary Shea 8 Tom & Tonia Welch 9 Michael & Laurel Fountain Doug Craig & Susan Robinson 11 Robert & Linda Fischer 12 Herman & Kay Schechinger 24 Jon & Samantha Welch 25 George & Molly Rudgers Rowland & Marian Marshall 26 Hudson & Tracey Keller 29 Carl & Sheri Borrin 30 Chris & Robin Corrozi
Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion.
Marriages: Vincent Walsh & Thomas Sheridan Transfers In: Donna Strachan-Ledbetter Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmation: Richard Swarmer, Jacqueline Ferris, Georgiana Ibach, Jessica Potter, Howard Reign, Denise Seliskar, Maryann Dyal, Dorothy Crowley, Thomas Crowley, Michael Potter, Donna Strachan-Ledbetter Baptisms: Everett Douglas Fountain Addison Anne Johnson
