Holy Eucharist Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost October 28, 2018 8:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m. Welcome to St. Peter by-the-Lake. Page numbers on the right side of this leaflet refer to the Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers are on the right side; numbers preceded by SB are going to be found in the Saint Peter Songbook. **Please silence all electronic devices before the liturgy begins. Be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent; for this is the house of God. Before the service, speak to the Lord; during the service, let the Lord speak to you; after the service (and during the peace) speak to one another. Cordial Welcome: We welcome all who worship today at the Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake. Visitors are asked to sign the guest register in the Narthex. Everyone is invited to the Parish Hall for food and fellowship immediately following the service. Communion: Visitors accustomed to receiving Holy Communion in their own church are welcome to do so at St. Peter’s. Also, if one is unable to come to the altar rail, contact an Usher prior to the service and communion will be brought to you. Worship: Worship in our Episcopal Church community should be characterized by a combination of both tolerance and respect for others. If during worship you need to exit the nave (sanctuary) or return, please consider the appropriate times to return during the liturgy: times of congregational singing (hymns) or speaking (the creed); or at the peace. Please try to refrain from leaving or entering during times of prayer/confession and during the sermon. Our ushers will be at the doors to the Nave to assist you. Children: Worship in our Episcopal Church Community should be characterized by a combination of both tolerance and respect for others. Children are always welcome in worship, but if your child should become 'inconsolable', please consider quietly moving into the Narthex or Fotinos Hall until your little one 'settles down'. Remember that we have a fully staffed nursery (infants – 2 yrs.) downstairs for your convenience. Want to know more? Please speak to a greeter or a member of the clergy to get more information. You can also visit us online at our parish website, www.saintpeterbythelake.net, and find us on Facebook and Twitter. THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PETER BY-THE-LAKE
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Holy Eucharist Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost
October 28, 2018
8:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.
Welcome to St. Peter by-the-Lake. Page numbers on the right side of this leaflet refer to the
Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers are on the right side; numbers preceded by SB are going to be
found in the Saint Peter Songbook.
**Please silence all electronic devices before the liturgy begins. Be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent;
for this is the house of God.
Before the service, speak to the Lord;
during the service, let the Lord speak to you;
after the service (and during the peace) speak to one another.
Cordial Welcome: We welcome all who worship today at the Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake. Visitors are
asked to sign the guest register in the Narthex. Everyone is invited to the Parish Hall for food and fellowship
immediately following the service.
Communion: Visitors accustomed to receiving Holy Communion in their own church are welcome to do so at St.
Peter’s. Also, if one is unable to come to the altar rail, contact an Usher prior to the service and communion will be
brought to you.
Worship: Worship in our Episcopal Church community should be characterized by a combination of both tolerance
and respect for others. If during worship you need to exit the nave (sanctuary) or return, please consider the
appropriate times to return during the liturgy: times of congregational singing (hymns) or speaking (the creed); or at
the peace. Please try to refrain from leaving or entering during times of prayer/confession and during the sermon.
Our ushers will be at the doors to the Nave to assist you.
Children: Worship in our Episcopal Church Community should be characterized by a combination of both tolerance
and respect for others. Children are always welcome in worship, but if your child should become 'inconsolable', please
consider quietly moving into the Narthex or Fotinos Hall until your little one 'settles down'. Remember that we have
a fully staffed nursery (infants – 2 yrs.) downstairs for your convenience.
Want to know more? Please speak to a greeter or a member of the clergy to get more information. You can also visit
us online at our parish website, www.saintpeterbythelake.net, and find us on Facebook and Twitter.
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF
ST. PETER BY-THE-LAKE
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The Word of the Lord
PRELUDE May God bless you during this time of quiet reflection and personal prayer.
ENTRANCE Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Hymnal 410
GENERAL ACCLAMATION 355
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR PURITY 355 Celebrant: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are
hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love
you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS S280 Robert Powell
1. Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
2. Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
3. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
4. you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that
we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE FIRST READING: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Reader: Job answered the Lord:
“I know that you can do all things,
and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’
Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand,
things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
‘Hear, and I will speak;
I will question you, and you declare to me.’
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear,
but now my eye sees you;
5. you are seated at the right hand
of the Father: receive our prayer.
6. For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
7. you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father, Amen
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therefore I despise myself,
and repent in dust and ashes.”
And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends; and the Lord gave Job twice
as much as he had before. Then there came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him
before, and they ate bread with him in his house; they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the
evil that the Lord had brought upon him; and each of them gave him a piece of money and a gold ring.
The Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; and he had fourteen thousand sheep, six
thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand donkeys. He also had seven sons and three
daughters. He named the first Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch. In all the land
there were no women so beautiful as Job’s daughters; and their father gave them an inheritance along with
their brothers. After this Job lived for one hundred and forty years, and saw his children, and his children’s
children, four generations. And Job died, old and full of days.
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 34:1-8 spoken @ 8:30am 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; *
his praise shall ever be in my mouth. 2 I will glory in the Lord; *
let the humble hear and rejoice. 3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; *
let us exalt his Name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me *
and delivered me out of all my terror.
5 Look upon him and be radiant, *
and let not your faces be ashamed. 6 I called in my affliction and the Lord heard me *
and saved me from all my troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, *
and he will deliver them. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; *
happy are they who trust in him!
PSALM 34:1-8 sung at 10:30am Cantor: Chris Thornhill REFRAIN: Taste and see that the Lord is good.
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REFRAIN: Taste and see that the Lord is good
1 I will bless the Lord at all times; *
his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2 I will glory in the Lord; *
let the humble hear and rejoice.
REFRAIN: Taste and see that the Lord is good
3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; *
let us exalt his Name together.
4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me *
and delivered me out of all my terror.
REFRAIN: Taste and see that the Lord is good
5 Look upon him and be radiant, *
and let not your faces be ashamed.
6 I called in my affliction and the Lord heard me *
and saved me from all my troubles.
REFRAIN: Taste and see that the Lord is good
7 The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, *
and he will deliver them.
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; *
happy are they who trust in him!
REFRAIN: Taste and see that the Lord is good
THE SECOND READING: Hebrews 7:23-28 Reader: The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from
continuing in office; but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.
Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he
always lives to make intercession for them.
For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated
from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to
offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did
once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to
weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been
made perfect forever.
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE Amazing Grace Hymnal 671 (v. 1-3)
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Please stand.
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 10: 46-52 Gospeller: Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd
were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.
When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David,
have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly,
“Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called
the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he
sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The
blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has
made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON Rev. Dr. Ron Taylor
~ (Silence follows the Sermon) ~
THE NICENE CREED 358 We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate:
he suffered death and was buried.
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On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM VI 387 The Leader and People pray responsively
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For [N. our Presiding Bishop, and N. (N.) our Bishop(s); and for] all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence The People may add their own petitions
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
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Silence The People may add their own thanksgivings
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence The People may add their own petitions
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
CONFESSION OF SIN 393 Celebrant: We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence may be kept.
Leader and People:
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
ABSOLUTION 360 Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus
Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal
life. Amen.
THE PEACE All stand
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE OFFERTORY
HYMN Doxology Old 100th
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer C) 369 Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
Celebrant: God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of
glory and praise.
People: Glory to you for ever and ever.
Celebrant: At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of
interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses,
and this fragile earth, our island home.
People: By your will they were created and have their being.
Celebrant: From the primal elements you brought forth the human race,
and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us
the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed
your trust; and we turned against one another.
People: Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.
Celebrant: Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets
and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the
fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to
fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.
People: By his blood, he reconciled us.
By his wounds, we are healed.
Celebrant: And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly
chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all
those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to
proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
SANCTUS S-129
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
The people stand or kneel.
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Celebrant: And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water
and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood
of Jesus Christ our Lord.
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends,
and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the
new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do
this for the remembrance of me."
Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,
Celebrant and People: We celebrate his death and resurrection,
as we await the day of his coming.
Celebrant: Lord God of our Fathers and Mothers: God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Sarah,
Rachel, and Rebekah; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at
work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace
only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy
Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his
name.
People: Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.
Celebrant: Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High
Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship,
from generation to generation.
People: AMEN. Danish 3-fold
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior As our Savior Christ
Christ has taught us, has taught us,
we are bold to say, we now pray,
THE LORD’S PRAYER 364
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
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Lift up our eyes and see His face,
And His grace forever.
May the Lord, Mighty Lord
Bless and keep us forever.
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Celebrant: (Alleluia.) Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. (Alleluia.)
FRACTION ANTHEM Sanctuary Songbook 89
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary
Pure and holy, tried and true
With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living
Sanctuary for You
ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT
HYMN AT COMMUNION Just As I Am 693
POST COMMUNION PRAYER 365 Celebrant and People: Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
AN ‘EDELWEISS’ BLESSING (Sung to the tune of Edelweiss)
May the Lord, Mighty Lord
Bless and keep us forever.
Grant us peace, perfect peace
Love in every endeavor.
HYMN I’ve Got Peace Like a River Songbook 52
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE
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Weekly prayers
Today we are thankful for and we pray for Spanish Speaking Congregations at Trinity [Spruce Pine], St. Mary’s [Morganton], Grace [Waynesville] and Church of our Savior [Newland]; and for Diocesan Spanish Speaking Missioners. We are also thankful for and we pray for our local area church, St. James United Methodist, and we lift up in prayer our Liturgy & Worship Team.
We pray for all members of our armed forces and their families, especially Scott Allison, Chuck Amadi, Jackie Auten, Steve Benoit, Jonathan Black, Jared Bomberger, Nathan Brown, Steve Childers, William Clemmer, Brandon Crain, Tyler Craven, Gray Dellinger, Stephen Filan, Michael Freeman, Lance Gibson, Chris Giraldo, Chris Hightower, Mark Jarvis, Eric Johnson, Jim & Tina Kane, Liz and Ben LaDew, The Lincolnton 30th Infantry Division, David Macbeth, Scott Morin, Tiffany Murphy, Brian Putney, Lisa Reeves, Zac Rick, Devin Rudd, Eric Shakespeare, Adam Sharett, Jamie Smith, Matt Smith, Greg Weigand and Kevin Zellweger.
A Word From The Rev. Dr. Ron Taylor
Sight from Blindness Bartimaeus is poor, and he is blind. He has to sit along the streets of Jericho and beg from strangers for enough money to buy food. One day, Jesus and his followers pass by on the way to Jerusalem. Bartimaeus calls out for the Lord. At first the crowd derides him and demands that he be silenced. But Jesus, knowing there is a need, calls for Bartimaeus to approach. The crowd then turns from derision to supportive, encouraging him to come to Jesus. Bartimaeus tells the Lord, “My teacher, let me see again.” He does not ask for power, wealth, fame, or glory, but only for common eyesight. Jesus responds, “Go; your faith has made you well.” To be well is to be saved both physically and spiritually. Bartimaeus can now see and he can now follow Jesus. He has received his sight and his ‘insight’. “Immediately, he regained his sight and followed him on the way.” Imagine that you are able to stop Jesus in his tracks. What is it that you said that caught the attention of Christ? What would you do when he looks at you? What is it you would ask for? If you were blind, could you be as courageous as Bartimaeus? How would you grope your way to Jesus? What kind of sight would you desire: physical, spiritual? Above all, never forget or disbelieve the Good News: that Jesus Christ stopped dead in his tracks for you on top of a hill called Calvary. Because of the death and resurrection of Christ, your cries by the side of the road have been heard and answered. “Your faith has made you well.” (Dennis Bolton) Faithfully, Father Ron
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The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by
Pat & Shanti Clancy in honor of Finn Clancy’s 7th birthday.
Servant Participants
Greeters: Dick Lunney
Acolytes: Morgan McPeak,
Abbey & Emily Heil
Readers: Dick Wilson, Daniel Malyevac
Chalice Bearers: Linda Best, Hope Paasch,
Elaine Jacobs
Music: LeighAnn Johnston
Ushers: Mason & Ronnie Rudd,
Walter & Frances Smith
Bill Lifsey
Altar Guild: Pamela Weed, Linda Best,
Rene Sliwoski, Kathy Campbell, Beckye Smith,
Nancy Brandt, Jane Lifsey, Irene Stollery,
Laura Thornhill
Children’s Chapel: Matt & Marta Aebischer
Coffee Hour: Dave & Nancy Pittinaro
Financial updates
Thru 9.30.18
Income: Pledges Promised: $ 247,500.00
Pledged Income Received: $ 235,364.13
Pledged Income Difference: $ (12,135.87)
Other Income Budgeted: $ 37,384.56
Other Income Received: $ 34,610.16
Other Income Difference: $ (2,774.40)
Total Income Budgeted: $284,884.56
Total Amoutn Spent: $292,699.79
Total Income Difference: $(14,910.27)
Expenses: Total Spending Budget (Including Mortgage P&I): $ 284,884.56
Total Amount Spent: $ 292,699.79
Budgeted Spending Difference: $ (7,815.23)
Notes: 1. To date, we have spent $ 7,815.23 more than budgeted
2. To date we have spent $ 22,725.50 more than we have collected.
Sunday 4th 8:30 AM Holy Eucharist 8:30 AM Nursery Available 9:30 AM Christian Formation 9:45 AM Adult Choir Practice 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist 5PM EYC Movie Night
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Church of
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By-The-Lake
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8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, NC 28037
Phone: (704) 483-3460 Fax: (704) 483-3456
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Upcoming Events
OCTOBER 28th 3pm St. Francis Blessing of the Animals
Pastoral Care CareLinks Lay Eucharistic Ministry HOPIN Food Program Emergency Child Care Prayer Shawl Ministry
Education Youth & EYC Children’s Ministries Nursery/Chapel Education for Ministry Vacation Bible School ECW Parish Life Community
Fellowship EYC Youth Group Children’s Ministry Shepherd Groups DOK Men’s Group Adult Sports Ministry
Business Stewardship Office Volunteers Fiscal Advisory Team Ministry Fair Technology Team Kitchen Team
Outreach Hesed House ELCM
Outreach Committee HOPIN Food Program AGAPE Nursing Home Ministry Senior Adult Ministry Newcomer Ministry Corner Table Crop Walk Communities in School Relay for Life Habitat for Humanity Crisis Program Missions Committee Parish Nursing Program
Welcoming Greeters Ushers
Building and Ground Gardening Building Maint. Plumbing Electrical Security Parish Work Day
Matt Gustis Junior Warden [email protected] Lisa Anzalone Christian Formation Stephanie Heil Christian Formation Vikki Gaver Ron Horne Ross Bulla Safety/Security; Worship/Liturgy/Music Cyndi Jarvis Leo Soorus Mission / Outreach
SUNDAY BULLETIN ITEMS are due in Church office by 10:00 am on the prior Wednesday. Please submit them by email to [email protected] as a Word document or place a hardcopy in the mailbox for Parish Administrator.
ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE Sunday morning practices at 9:30AM and Wed at 7PM. Handbells Wed at 6PM VESTRY OPENINGS Interested in learning more about the business and operational aspects that are necessary to support our church? There’s an opportunity just waiting for you to become a part of it! There are several openings for the upcoming year to serve on the Vestry. Candidates must be a confirmed communicant, and at least 16 years of age. If you are interested, please reach out to one of our clergy or a current member of the Vestry.
REQUESTS REQUESTS FOR PRAYER -- To make a prayer request for a loved one or a community or a national concern to be offered up on Sunday mornings, record the name on the prayer list beside the Guest Register in the Narthex. If the concern is ongoing and you would like the name also listed in the NET and prayed for on Sunday mornings on a rotating basis over a long period, circle the name on the list. Confidential prayer can be requested using the blue DOK prayer cards in the pews. Prayer requests received on the DOK cards are kept confidential and are not spoken on Sunday mornings, but are prayed for by all DOK members daily for one month or longer, if requested on the card.
CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS SATURDAY BREAKFAST AT STACYS If you would like to receive emails regarding activities of the men in the Church, send your email address to [email protected] (and we will add you to this year's list.) Anyone without email can call David Pittinaro (704) 483-0322, and we will set up a calling list.
ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR – THE YEAR 2019! The Altar Flower Calendar has arrived and is posted in the Furr Hall Lobby Entrance! Everyone is welcome to sign up to give flowers for thanksgivings, celebrations, or memorials. During Lent and Advent only greenery is used on the altar and we need sign-ups for those dates also. Please print one Name or Family per Date. Let’s fill our 2019 Calendar quickly! More detailed information about giving flowers & greenery for our Altar will be in the November NET. SPECIAL VISITOR We have word that our friend from the North Pole will be stopping by during Coffee Hour on November 25th to make his annual pictures with you and your family! We hope that you can join us that Sunday for a quick smile, and we will get pictures emailed to you as soon as possible for you to share over the holidays.
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CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT It's that time of year where we start pulling out all of our props for our annual Christmas Eve Pageant. This year we will be doing "Twas the Night Before Christmas". There are many speaking and nonspeaking parts, so everyone can take part. I know that everyone is very busy, so I have tried to limit us to only two practices - (December 11th and December 18th, 5:30-6:15). Please use the sign up sheet in Fotinos Hall to pick out who you would like to be this year.
CANTEMUS CHOIR Lastly, for the past several years we have traditionally had the wonderful voices of our Cantemus Choir sing with the Adult Choir during the service of Lessons & Carols. If your child would like to sing with the Cantemus Choir, please see the sign up sheet in Fotinos Hall. We will practice on Wednesday evenings beginning the last week in November. The Annual Altar Guild Dinner/Meeting will be held Monday, November 12 at 6:00 in Furr Hall. Please contact your team captain for RSVP and your choice of dish to share.
COMMUNITY NEWS
VETERANS’ DAY DINNER AND PROGRAM Eastern Lincoln Historical Society (ELHS) 5:30 pm Saturday, November 10, 2018 Unity Presbyterian Church - Unity Church Road The Eastern Lincoln Historical Society is hosting a Veterans’ Day dinner and program on Saturday, November 10. Veterans who have lived or currently reside in Eastern Lincoln County will be honored at this event. Their family are welcome to attend. ELHS is also developing a database of veterans’ information that will be available for research at the Mundy House, the Historical Center of Eastern Lincoln County. They can be living or deceased and are eligible if they served in any branch of the U.S. Military including: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves or National Guard. To be recognized, we need the veteran’s Name, Branch of Service, Years of Service, Rank, Special Honors and a picture, preferably in uniform. TO TURN IN YOUR INFORMATION, PLEASE COME TO THE MUNDY HOUSE ON MONDAY OR FRIDAY 10 AM – 4 PM OR CALL 704-483-9446. CHRISTMAS CANDY TIN FUNDRAISER – CORNER TABLE Purchase a gift with meaning this holiday season. Proceeds from our Christmas Candy fundraiser will feed hungry people all year long. Candy Tins include: Chocolate Fudge White Chocolate Christmas Crackle Peppermint Bark Peanut Butter Balls Price: $25.00 Please send your orders to: The Corner Table, P.O. Box 1051, Newton, NC 28658 , Email to [email protected] or place in Jim Racz's mailbox in Fotinos Hall Delivery will be Sunday, December 9, 2018 to SPBTL Mailbox Area. More details will be in the November NET.
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Backpacks for Kids Ministry – Helping Feed Local Kids One Backpack at a Time
The Mission-Outreach Team currently helps feed local, hungry school children on weekends and
school breaks. The children served in this program qualify for free or reduced lunch and the
food-filled backpacks are discreetly distributed through the school guidance counselor.
We currently have 5 children at St. James Elementary School whose families may be food
insecure, meaning that their finances may force them to choose between food and other expenses.
The program typically provides the following each weekend:
2 breakfasts 2 lunches 3 dinners 5 snacks
Backpack Team: Marianne Boles, Priscilla Foley, Carmen Hatley, Jean Hatley, Mary LaBranche, Carole
Jordan, Johnson, Littlejohn) who provide the monthly food AND Ronnie Rudd, whose company donates
multiple food items.
For more information, please contact Carmen Hatley [email protected] or
704-995-3796) or Carole Rowell ([email protected] or 704-516-2312) _______________________________________________________________________________________________
A monthly highlight of organizations we support with our Time, Talent and Treasure.
FOCUS ON MISSION - OUTREACH TEAM And do not neglect doing good and sharing; for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16
