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April 2014

Holy Week and Easter

at

St. Peter’s

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday, April 17

7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Holy Communion

Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, April 18 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Tenebrae Service

Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 19

11:00 a.m. in the Parish Life Center For children in the 4th grade and younger

Lunch Provided

Easter

Sunday, April 20

6:30 a.m.-Sunrise Service Assemble on the front lawn and then enter

the darkened church in procession Holy Communion

8:00 a.m.-Easter Breakfast Served in the Parish Life Center by the

Seekers Sunday School Class

10:00 a.m.-Sunday School

10:30 a.m.-Flowering of the Cross on the front

lawn

11:00 a.m. – Festival Service

Holy Communion

“News for St. Peter’s family and friends”

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Dear Members and Friends of the

St. Peter’s Family: The weeks of Lent are quickly passing by andwe’re celebrating (or at least hoping) that thecold, dreary days of this brutal winter are

past. After the freezing cold winds, the snowand sleet and ice, the many overcast graydays of winter, the trees are finally buddinggreen, spring blossoms are bursting forth,and all sorts of plants are emerging from theirwinter sleep all fresh and green with new life.That’s why Spring is my most favorite time of

the year. It is such a beautiful, joyful, hope-filled time as new life bursts forth in natureall around us.Spring is also the time when we in the Churchcelebrate new life bursting forth as well. In

just a few short weeks we will joyfully andtriumphantly celebrate again the resurrectionof our Lord Jesus on Easter morning. And notonly will we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, butwe will also celebrate the sure and certainhope of our own resurrection from the deadto a new eternal, more abundant life than wehave ever known when our lives here onearth are done. Easter is a celebration of newlife—of eternal life.Every Christian should be in church on Eastermorning to rejoice, give thanks, and celebratewhat God has done for us in Jesus’ victory

over sin, the devil, and death.But come to think of it, as the Church teaches,every Sunday is a celebration of Easter. EveryChristian should want to be in church everySunday to rejoice, to give thanks, and tocelebrate what God has done for us in ChristJesus. Why wouldn’t we want to come everySunday to praise God and offer our thanks forhis gifts of forgiveness, grace, and love?

In joyful partnership with you in Christ’sservice,

Needs at LICS— LICS has a need forunder-clothing and socks for all ages. This isthe time of year that warm clothing gets gonequickly. If you can help you may take yourdonations to LICS or leave them in theFellowship Hall kitchen and we will be glad to

take them for you! Our church works at LICSthe first Thursday of every month and if youwould like to help , please call Betty LouFulmer at 359-3656. We always can usemore hands. Be a blessing!

Sympathy—We extend sincere Christiansympathy to:

Michael Guerette at the death of his step-father, Barry MartinThe family of Carroll RawlMelinda Bedenbaugh at the death of her

mother, Margie Frazier on March 14Stella Hendrick at the death of her sister.

St. Peter’s is planning a

“Princess” themed

mother-daughter-friend

tea. What a great way to honor

the special ladies in your life withspecial entertainment and, ofcourse, food fit for royalty.

The tea will be held in the Parish Life Centeron Sunday, May 18, 2014 from 3:00-5:00.Mark your calendar now and invite yourmothers, daughters and friends. Everyone iswelcome. Additional information, includingticket prices, will be available soon.

Lutheran Men meet Monday, April 7 at

7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. All men areinvited to join us for good food and fellowshipand an interesting program.

“I am a Princess not because I

have a Prince…

But because my Father is a King



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WOW services resume April 23—

Our regular Worship on Wednesday willresume on April 23, in the Parish Life Center.Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM and worshipbegins at 6:30 PM.

Hippity Hoppity

the Easter Bunny

is on his way to St.

Peter’s! The Easter

Bunny will once again bemaking an appearance at St. Peter’s annual

Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 AM inthe Parish Life Center. This year we’ll beserving lunch! Mark your calendars so youdon’t miss this “hopping” good time with

special guests, crafts, an egg hunt and lunch.All children 4th grade and under are invitedto attend. BYOB (Bring your own basket!)

The Next Blood Drive will be April 7

from 2-7pm in the Parish Life Center.

Save the Date — The 2014 Missions

Market is going to be Saturday, November 15,so please mark your calendars. Now is thetime to start planning how you can use your

talents and be a part of the market.

Spring Clothing Drive— The

Stewardship Committee is once againsponsoring a Spring Clothing Drive. Thepickup dates for the clothing will be on thetwo Sundays of April 27 and May 4. Bring

your good, clean used clothing, linens, shoes,etc. with you to church and look for the truckparked out front. The clothing will be givento LICS.

Noisy Offering— Our

next noisy offering is March30. Bring your change to dropin the cans the children willbring out into the congregation

during the children’s sermon. Proceeds fromthe noisy offering are given to Lutheran

World Relief to fight hunger in the world.

AED— Automated External

Defibrillator— St. Peter’s has an AED in

the event of an emergency. It is located in thedownstairs hallway next to the trophy case.

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Jenny Stone, Council Secretary

The Congregational Council met in the officebuilding conference room on March 09, 2014

at 6:00 p.m. The February council minutes,treasurer’s report and staff reports was

received and reviewed. Lester Cutter,treasurer was in attendance and the councilsincerely thanked Lester for his service to thechurch. Council members reported oncommittee activities.The closing date on the sale of the propertygiven to the church has been set. Robert Cookwill be the attorney representing the church.Greg Webb made a motion to appoint PastorRawl, President of the Council, Larry James,

Vice President of the Council and Jenny Stone,Secretary of the Council to be present and tosign any and all documents on behalf of thecongregation of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

for the sale of the land. Tommy Stoneseconded the motion and the council vote toapprove was unanimous in favor.

Are You Graduating

this spring?

If so, please let the church office know assoon as possible. You may email the church([email protected]) or drop this in theoffering plate.

Name ___________________________________________

Graduating from ______________________________(High School, College, University, Tech School)

Degree__________________________________________

Date of graduation ____________________________



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Carolinas Mission District

Convocation 2014— The fourth

annual convocation of the Carolinas MissionDistrict of the NALC will be held on Fridayand Saturday, May 30 and 31, at Union

Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC. You areinvited to attend. If you would like to go,please contact Pastor Rawl right away for aregistration form.

Church Office Closed— The churchoffice will be closed on Monday, April 21 foran Easter holiday.

Confirmation Classes for 7th and 8th

graders meet at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 5.Note the change from the normal date due tospring break.

Busters Bible Study— Our next youngadult Bible study is Sunday, April 27 at 6:00PM in the home of Michael and Natalie Carter(219 Forecastle Court). We are continuingour study of the book of James.

Relay for Life— Cancer is America’s #1health concern. We can make a differencewith our donations . No donation is too small.Please consider supporting St. Peter’s Relayfor Life efforts. See Sharon James for options.

Mission Possibilities1. Have you ever thought about going on amission trip?2. Could God be calling you to serve ourbrothers and sisters in other countries?

If you answered yes to either of the abovequestions , please contact Vicar Paulette [email protected] or call the church office.If there is an interest, we can schedule ameeting and begin discussing the possibilitiesfor an international mission trip.

Future Events—Pleaseput them on yourcalendar…

March 29, Mini MusicCamp, 10:00 AM (ages 2-5)

April 7, Red Cross BloodDrive, 2:00-7:00 PMApril 19, Easter Egg Hunt, 11:00 AM(4th grade and under)April 27 and May 4, Spring ClothingDriveApril 27, Youth SundayMay 4, Celebration SundayMay 11 Soil Stewardship SundayMay 18, Mother/Daughter/Friend Tea,3:00-5:00 PMJune 1, Graduation Recognition,June 8, Pentecost, 8th gradersconfirmed

Celebration Sunday—Come to Celebra-

tion Sunday—promoting our heritage at St. Pe-ter’s.

WHO IS INVITED: You are!

THE SCHEDULE: May 4, 2014There will be two services that day. The usual8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. times. Remember,

Sunday School as usual as well.

WHO WILL DELIVER THE SERMON: Of course,our own Pastor Rawl.

PICNIC LUNCH AFTER 11:00 A.M. SERVICE:Don’t forget to bring your favorite dishes forlunch. The church will provide the main meatdishes, and you are asked to bring vegetables,salads, desserts and other meat dishes. Follow-ing the lunch, the Celebration Committee willpresent a brief program honoring our nation &our veterans, including explaining some mili-

tary symbolism.

CELEBRATION SUNDAY OFFERING:A special envelope has been provided in yourweekly offering packet for this Celebration Sun-day (Homecoming). This special offering will goto LICS for under clothing, for needy men,women, and children.



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Please return this form along with your donation of $10 and complete the portion belowand give to either Sharon James, Donna White or any other Service Committee member. Bags willbe decorated by the Service Committee unless you prefer to do your own. Any questions pleasecontact me at 996-3044 or 727-9084. Thank you so much for all you do. ~ Donna

David BallingtonHeath FulmerAndrew HenryJustin Roberts

Brad SmithCourtney WeedKyle Weed



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Members of St. Peter’s Thank you for the very generous check of $125 you sent to supportthe FIT Program here at Lexington High School. Your donation willassist us in purchasing weekend meals for some of our students whoneed nutritious meals on the weekend. We are in the process of

packing 3 bags for each student to have during spring break so your monetary donation will bene-fit us greatly.

We truly appreciate your support aw we could not provide the program without the generosity ofmany concerned churches and people in our community.

Sincerely,Carlton Oswald, ChairmanLHS School Improvement Council

To St. Peter’s,I would like to say “thank you” for the food, cards, flowers, visits and calls I received during my

recuperation period from my foot surgery. This was such a blessing to me. I missed the fellowshipof my church family and am grateful to be back. May God bless you.

Beryl Roberts

Thank you!We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your recent donation. When those who shouldhave didn’t, you cared,. Though the faces may change, the gratitude does not! Your contributions make such a difference in the lives of our children and we could not continueto serve them without support from the community. The children are blessed to have you as abenefactor an we all thank you!

Nancy K. Perry’s Children Shelter Board of Trustees, Employees and the children.

Dear St. Peter’s, Thank you for the Christmas gift and for giving Chris and me the opportunity to attend the mar-riage retreat. We enjoyed some rare time together and had a great time getting to know many ofthe couples at St. Peter’s. We continue to be humbled and overwhelmed by your generosity and

kindness.

With Much Gratitude,Vicar Paulette and Chris McHugh

Dear Christian Friends,Thank you so much for your visits, cards, gifts, and prayers during my hospital stay. A specialthanks to Pastor Rawl and Vicar McHugh for their visits and prayers during my hospital stay andrest home stays. I got back home just in time to usher in Lent and Holy Week. Hope to see all atour Lenten services.

Your Friend in Christ,Bill Stone



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There will be crafts, games, snacks, andof course...MUSIC!

No Registration required.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to helpplease call the church office (803) 359-2470

or Jennifer Howell (803-951-0487.

Don’t miss the 2014 Vacation Bible School “Jungle Safari”

where kids explore the nature of God.

Mark your calendars now for Sunday, July 13-Thursday, July 17.

Kids will learn that God is Creator, Provider, Protector, Savior and King. We’ll have classes, music,crafts, great food and much more. It’s sure to be a fun week!

Please let Darla Jennings or Susan Rawl know if you are interested in teaching or helping in anyway and watch for more information about the Jungle Safari.

New Member Breakfast —New members will be joining our congregation on Sunday,March 30, 2014. Please join us in honoring our new members at a new Member breakfast duringcoffee hour in the PLC immediately following the early service.



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PRAYER LIST

Wanda Arnold Olivia Black (child of friend of Elizabeth Lindler) Nancy Pelle Cannon Buddy Cashion (father of Hillarie Vaughan)

Sabrina Chambers (friend of Doug and Kathy Schreiber) Belinda Chapman (friend of Darla Jennings) Darren Corley (nephew of JoAnn Harmon) Nancy & Ralph Corley (friends of JoAnn Harmon) Danny Covington (grandfather of Michael Covington) Cynthia Creech (sister of Sylvia Durden & Annie Laura Ricard) Amelia Cutter (granddaughter of Lester & Jonette Cutter) Louann Edson (friends of Julie and Marcus Smith) Daniel Dirkx (son of Connie & Marvin Parson) Sara Duncan (friend of Catherine Porth Sharon Dunn Don Eleazer (Julynn Spence’s dad)

Pattie Elkins (friend of Cindy Evans)Bernice HarmonJulie HarmonRose HymanDon and Cindy Kornahrens (parents of Kim Beckham)Sandra & Myles Kittner (friend of Kay &Dwight Amick)Jonathan Lavalliere (nephew of Michael Guerette)Derrick Learn (friend of Shannon & Mike Kuebrich)Michael Matus (friend of Landis and Reba Sandel)Richard McMillan (father of Keith McMillan)Jim McNiff (Jimmy Beckham’s uncle) Gladys Metze (mother of Elizabeth Lindler)Michele MeyerTim & Cindy Oakes (family members of Ashley, Anne & Jared McMullan)Lonna PaulRonda Porth

GaryRay (brother of Buck Ray)Bula Roof (Bonnie Long’s mother) Dorothy Shealy (Trudy Moore & Linda Gable’s Mother) Ann Smith (Larry/Bonnie Long’s son-in-law’s mother) Gay Smith (Cousin of Kim Massey)EJ Sowell (infant son of Evan & Jennifer Dixon Sowell)Reed Stewart (brother of Alice Hughes & Beth Hardwick)Barbara Summers (mother of Susan Bailey)Sandy Sinclair TannerClint Wall (husband of Jean Wall)Rick “Chief” Ward (friend of Hillarie Vaughan) Carol Waring (mother of Linda Guerette)Ann Weathersbee (friend of Rachel McHugh)Jennifer O’Neill Whetstone (daughter of Wayne and Betty Lou O’Neill) Tracy Wright (friend of Wayne O’Neill) Joe Young (uncle of Ted Zee)

Let us also remember in our daily prayers our missionaries, Pastor Matthew Riak in South Sudanand David Davis in Brazil



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ELLISOR, Steve & Teresa 04/02

EARGLE, Charles & Marie 04/05STABLER, J. W. & Celeste 04/06

SHEALY, Cody & Susan 04/09

COOPER, Rudolph & Kathy 04/10

HUMPHREY, Adam & Carla 04/10

BEDENBAUGH, Todd & Melinda 04/12

SMITH, Wayne & Susan 04/12

WESSINGER, Nolan & Frances 04/15

WEED, Kyle & Courtney 04/16

SNYDER, Kyle & Denise 04/20

RILEY, Rick & Kay G 04/23

TAYLOR, Danny & Belverly 04/23

LEE, Robert & Cheryl 04/25RAWL, Spanky & Crissy 04/25

SIMS, Michael & Britt 04/28

JACKSON, Trent & Carla 04/29

SHEALY, Doctor Carl & Donna 04/29

BUNDRICK, Mike 04/01

WEBB, Melanie 04/01

SCHNEIDER, Gregg 04/02

WESSINGER, Chad 04/02

PORTH, Kirk 04/03

SHEALY, Lisa 04/03

LINDLER, Mackenzie 04/04

EVANS, Cindy 04/05

FULMER, Berly 04/05

HARMON, Heather 04/05

MCMULLAN, Jared 04/05

ROBERTS, Allie 04/05

COMPTON, Tiffany 04/06

JORDAN, Chris 04/06

CAUGHMAN, Mattison 04/07

CARTER, Emily 04/08

CARTIN, Elizabeth 04/08

CRAPPS, Alden 04/08

GOBBI, Karen 04/08

HARMON, Jared 04/08

VAUGHAN, Buck 04/09

DAVIS, Adam 04/10

RAWL, Brenda 04/10

SHEALY, Margie 04/10

WEBB, Greg 04/10

BLACK, Allison 04/11

RAWL, Leon 04/11

RILEY, Doug 04/11

SHULL, Sonja 04/11

LUNSFORD, Christopher 04/12

SIMS, Michael 04/12

ALFORD, Zach 04/13

HOWARD, Mary 04/13

WESSINGER, Colton 04/13

WESSINGER, Libby 04/13

LAVISKY, Darlene 04/14

HOOK, Curry 04/15

LEAPHART, Ben 04/15

WESSINGER, Ashlynn 04/16

SCHNEIDER, James 04/17

BLEDSOE, Virginia Brooks 04/19

WEBB, Grayson 04/19

PORTH, Calvin 04/20

STONEBERG, Noah 04/21

BEAVER, Edie 04/22

HOYLE, Jonathan 04/22

KUEBRICH, Maddie 04/22

SHEALY, Hunter 04/22

LONG, David 04/23

MCLAIN, Jessica 04/23

EDMONDSON, Doreen 04/24

RAWL, Jacob 04/24

WILLIAMS, Annelise 04/24

LOMBARDO, Lauren 04/26

SAWYER, Nicholas 04/26

WOMBLE IV, Will 04/26

CARTER, Grayham 04/27

CHASSERAEU, Olin 04/27

SWEATMAN, Drew 04/27

TAYLOR, Danny 04/27

CHETTINGER, Noah 04/28

CUTHBERTON, Kaylee 04/28

LEVER, Ryan 04/28

SCHURG, Kimberly 04/28

JAMES, Sharon 04/29

MCCASTON, Grace 04/29

COLEMAN, Sandy 04/30

METZE, Katie 04/30



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Those Serving in April Please note any areas where volunteers are needed and call the Church Office if you are

available to serve in this capacity.

Communion Assistants

6 (8:30 a.m.) Judy Nichols(11:00 a.m.) Lynn Porth

13 (8:30 a.m.) Lester Cutter, Ann Dixon

(11:00 a.m.) Elizabeth Lindler, Jenny Stone17 (Maundy Thursday) Ernie Chaplin

20 (Easter-Sunrise) LeeAnn Crapps, Catherine Porth (11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing

Greeters/Popcorn Ministry6 (8:30 a.m.) LeeAnn Crapps

(11:00 a.m.) Donna White13 (8:30 a.m.) Lester & Jonette Cutter

(11:00 a.m.) Larry & Sharon James17 (Maundy Thursday) Carl & Donna Shealy20 (Easter Sunrise) N./A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) Gerald & Sarah Richey37 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) Russell & Robin Rawl

Ushers (8:30 a.m.)Buck Vaughan, ChairpersonJeff Elliot, ChairpersonJonathan Howell

Ushers (11:00 a.m.)Buck Vaughan, ChairpersonJeff Elliot, ChairpersonZack Spence, Gerald Richey, Keith McMillan

Coffee Hour Hosts6 Educational Ministry

13 (Palm Sunday) N/A at printing

20 (Easter Breakfast) The Seekers Sunday School Class 27 Guerette’s & Jorgensen’s

Altar Flowers6 Fulmer Family-Cindy

13 (Palm Sunday) Elaine Welch

17 (Maundy Thursday) N/A at printing 20 (Easter Sunday) Myrna O’Gorman 37 Rich & Stephanie Lindner

Lectors6 (8:30 a.m.) Judy Nichols

(11:00 a.m.) Tommy Chaplin13 (Palm Sunday-8:30 a.m.) Lester Cutter

(11:00 a.m.) Linda Gable20 (Easter Sunrise) Hazel Duell

(11:00 a.m.) Carl Shealy27 (8:30 a.m.) Michele Zee

(11:00 a.m.) Elizabeth Lindler

Acolytes2 (Lent Mid-week) Michael Covington

6 (8:30 a.m.) Noah Stoneberg(11:00 a.m.) Emily Grace Carter

9 (Lent Mid-Week) N/A at printing13 (Palm Sunday-8:30 a.m.) N/A at prinitng

(11:00 a.m.) Michael Covington17 (Maundy Thursday) Rachel McHugh

20 (Easter Sunrise) Carson Ray(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing

27 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing (11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing

Altar GuildBarbara Leaphart, Jane Risinger, Jo Wessinger

Offering CountersBecky & Brady Porth

Front Porch VisitorLinda Guerette

Nursery Assistants6 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) Kristin Lunsford13 (Palm Sunday-8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing 20 (Easter Sunrise) N/A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing27 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing

The Usher Chairpersons are also the

Lock Team members for this month.



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S.P.Y. NEWS—April 2014St. Peter’s Youth

All St. Peter’s youth and visitors are invited to attend youth events.

Travis McLeod, Youth Director

[email protected] 803-603-3152

CLUB 345…………………....Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades

April 13 3:00-4:00 PM, CLUB 345 Meeting

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH………..Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades

April 6, 13 WEEKLY MEETINGS, 5:30PM in the Youth Room

April 1, 8, 22, 29 PRAYER BREAKFAST, 7:00 AM, at Chic-fil-A, meet at

the church at 6:45 AM to ride the bus.

April 11, 12 Event at Bethel Camp

April 14-18 Spring Break

April 25-27 SC LCY Spring into Action

April 27 Youth Sunday

Senior HIGH YOUTH………..Ninth thru twelfth grade

April 6, 13 WEEKLY MEETINGS, 7:00 PM in the Youth Room

April 1, 8, 22, 29 PRAYER BREAKFAST, 7:00 AM, at Chic-fil-A, meet at

the church at 6:45 AM to ride the bus.

April 14-18 Spring Break

April 25-27 SC LCY Spring into Action

April 27 Youth Sunday

mailto:[email protected]





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