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1 February 2015 “News for St. Peter’s family and friends” St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Lexington SC The Dear Members and Friends of the St. Peter’s Family: After almost twenty-one years, this will be my last letter in The Proclaimer as your Pastor. These years have gone by incredibly fast for me. I have been blessed in more ways than I could ever express to have had the great privilege and honor of serving as the Pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. You have truly been a blessing to me and my family all these years. While I am very much looking forward to my retirement and already have big plans for my yard and garden and a big stack of books I want to read, at the same time Susan and I feel a great sadness at leaving our role as pastor and pastor’s wife with you. You are very dear to us and we will deeply miss the joy of serving alongside you in this capacity. Many of you have kindly expressed a desire that Susan and I continue to worship at St. Peter’s. Perhaps on occasion we will, and perhaps eventually we can do so on a regular basisbut not now. I do not want to interfere in any way in the call process nor in the ministry of your new pastors. After retirement, we will visit and worship in other congregations until we see where the Spirit leads us. As my retirement date comes closer, I realize that there are many things that I will miss in parish ministry. It saddens me to know that I will not be able to participate in weddings, baptisms, or funerals or make hospital visits or do other pastoral acts or duties at St. Peter’s. It is the privilege and the prerogative of your new pastors to share these times with you. Allow your new pastors to minister to you and share in your life as you have given me that honor all these years. Allow your new pastors to minister to you and with you and love you and care for you as you have so graciously allowed me to do all these years at St. Peter’s. And know that even though I will no longer be your pastor, I will continue to pray for this congregation and I will continue to love you and care about you. There are no words to express how grateful Susan and I are for the joy of serving with you these past 21 years. Very few pastors are ever as blessed as I have been to serve in a congregation of such faithful, dedicated, willing servants of the Lord. The dynamic lay leadership, the willingness to serve, the faithful stewardship, the commitment to excellence in everything you do that just doesn’t exist in most other congregations. I’ve often wondered how I got so fortunate as to serve here with and among you all these years and I thank God for this blessing. You have blessed us in so many ways and you have truly been a blessing in our lives and you always will be. With grateful hearts and our deepest gratitude and love, Pastor Rawl and Susan

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February 2015

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Dear Members and Friends of the St. Peter’s Family: After almost twenty-one years, this will be my last letter in The Proclaimer as your Pastor. These years have gone by incredibly fast for me. I have been blessed in more ways than I could ever express to have had the great privilege and honor of serving as the Pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. You have truly been a blessing to me and my family all these years. While I am very much looking forward to my retirement and already have big plans for my yard and garden and a big stack of books I want to read, at the same time Susan and I feel a great sadness at leaving our role as pastor and pastor’s wife with you. You are very dear to us and we will deeply miss the joy of serving alongside you in this capacity. Many of you have kindly expressed a desire that Susan and I continue to worship at St. Peter’s. Perhaps on occasion we will, and perhaps eventually we can do so on a regular basis—but not now. I do not want to interfere in any way in the call process nor in the ministry of your new pastors. After retirement, we will visit and worship in other congregations until we see where the Spirit leads us. As my retirement date comes closer, I realize that there are many things that I will miss in parish ministry. It saddens me to know that I will not be able to participate in weddings, baptisms, or

funerals or make hospital visits or do other pastoral acts or duties at St. Peter’s. It is the privilege and the prerogative of your new pastors to share these times with you. Allow your new pastors to minister to you and share in your life as you have given me that honor all these years. Allow your new pastors to minister to you and with you and love you and care for you as you have so graciously allowed me to do all these years at St. Peter’s. And know that even though I will no longer be your pastor, I will continue to pray for this congregation and I will continue to love you and care about you. There are no words to express how grateful Susan and I are for the joy of serving with you these past 21 years. Very few pastors are ever as blessed as I have been to serve in a congregation of such faithful, dedicated, willing servants of the Lord. The dynamic lay leadership, the willingness to serve, the faithful stewardship, the commitment to excellence in everything you do – that just doesn’t exist in most other congregations. I’ve often wondered how I got so fortunate as to serve here with and among you all these years and I thank God for this blessing. You have blessed us in so many ways and you have truly been a blessing in our lives – and you always will be. With grateful hearts and our deepest gratitude and love,

Pastor Rawl and Susan

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Sympathy—We extend sincere Christian sympathy to:

Sheryll Gill at the death of her mother, Virginia Harmon on December 15. The family of Jerry Steele at his death on December 13. The family of Emil Schroeder. Emil died on December 21. A memorial service was held at St. Peter’s on December 27. Ted Zee at the death of his uncle, Joe Young. The family of Juanita Herndon at her death on January 1 in Florida. The family of Violet Porth at her death on January 8. The funeral was held at St. Peter’s on January 10. Lewis Harmon at the death of his sister, Wanda Faye Gunter.

Christians Against Human Trafficking—Join us in an event that will change and save lives—Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church. Attendees will learn about:

Sex and labor trafficking—Modern day slavery Scope and revenue of Human Trafficking Enterprises Who the victims are—in many cases our own children The role of the internet in recruiting and soliciting Where? - in virtually every community in the US The federal and state laws—human trafficking The role of local law enforcement and role of the public What can be done to help victims

Speakers will be Tajuan McCarty, a victim and survivor of human trafficking; Marie Sazehn, program coordinator human trafficking, Office of the Attorney General; and Lieutenant John Norman of the West Columbia Police Department who will address the role of law enforcement. For more information, go to www.ChristiansAgainstHumanTrafficking.net

Altar Flowers Needed— We still need Altar flowers for the following dates in 2015: March 1 March 15 April 2 (Maundy Thursday) May 10 July 5 July 26 August 30 September 13 October 4 November 25 (Thanksgiving Eve) November 29 December 20 December 27 Please call the church office at 359-2470 if you can provide flowers for one of these dates.

“Engaging Our Gifts” Workshop Coming Soon... Mark your calendars and plan to attend a special workshop on Sunday, March 15th from 12:30-2:30 pm. This workshop, led by Rachel Sosebee of the NALC, is sponsored by the Good N.E.W.S. Committee and will teach our church leaders how to increase ministry involvement by helping disciples discover and fully utilize their God-given gifts in service to the church and community. All members of the congregation are invited. Council members and committee chairs are strongly encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided.

Are You Graduating

this Spring? If so, please let the church office know as soon as possible. You may email the church ([email protected]) or drop this in the offering plate. Name ____________________________________________ Graduating from _______________________________ (High School, College, University, Tech School)

Degree___________________________________________ Date of graduation _____________________________

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First Communion Classes for all children in second grade (and older children who have not already taken the class) will be offered during the Lenten season. There will be a session for parents only on Sunday, March 8 at 4:00 pm in the office building

conference room. Classes for the children will be held on Sunday, March 15 and Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 pm. Parents will meet with their children at 5:00 pm on March 22 in the sanctuary. First Communion will be offered on Easter

Sunday, April 5. If your child is younger than second grade and you wish for them to receive Holy Communion, please contact Pastor Paulette for more information.

Confirmation Classes for seventh and eighth graders meet at 9:00 AM on February 14, March 14, April 18 and May 9. Eighth grade class meets with Council at their May meeting.

Pastor Paulette's regular office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00-3:30. She is also in the office on Wednesday and Friday mornings as needed. Since a pastor's schedule must remain flexible to meet the demands of ministry, it is strongly recommended that you call ahead of time to set up visits and appointments. Pastor Paulette can be reached by calling the church office at 359-2470 or her cell phone at 803-767-7231.

Newsletter Deadline—Please remember that all newsletter articles and announcements are due the 15th of each month! Late submissions will no longer be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation.

Fund for Sanctuary Heat/AC— You likely have noticed we are having problems with keeping the Sanctuary comfortable. The Property Committee has recommended and Council has approved receiving donations to replace the heat/AC system. The cost is estimated to be approximately $30,000. If you would like to contribute, just mark your gifts Sanctuary Heat/AC.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

is February 17 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Life Center sponsored by the Education Committee. Come and Join us for a fun-filled evening of food and fellowship.

Ash Wednesday Service— Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18. We will observe the beginning of Lent with a 7:00 pm service in the sanctuary. The service will include both the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion.

No WOW services in Lent—The regular WOW service and meal will resume on April 8.

Lenten Vespers—Mid-week Lenten vespers will be offered each Wednesday during Lent at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. There is no meal prior to worship. We will also offer services during Holy Week, on Maundy Thursday (April 2) and Good Friday (April 3). There is no Wednesday service during Holy Week.

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Dear Members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, On behalf of the entire Pleasant Hill Elementary School Family, I want to thank you for the joy you gave to several of our families. You were so generous and gracious with the gifts you provided. Please know that each family expressed gratitude to you for enabling them to have a special Christmas. I wish you could have seen the smiles, the tears of happiness and the cheers of excitement when the gifts were delivered. We are so grateful for and to each one of you. You have a made such a difference in the lives of many in our community. We really appreciate you sharing your love, gifts, time and talents with those in need. You are indeed special people. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Margaret Mitchum Principal PHES

Dear St. Peter’s, The family of Emil Schroeder would like to express their thanks to the members of St. Peter’s for the prayers and condolences during Emil’s illness and passing. Your support has made this journey easier. We are truly blessed by your help and support. Carol Schroeder

Dear St. Peter’s, Thank you for the Christmas bonus and beautiful hand-painted Christmas card. Your generosity continues to amaze. Vicar Paulette and Family

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ at St. Peter’s, Thank you so very much for all the time and work that you put into making my ordination and installation service and reception a special event for the congregation, for our guests, and for my family and me. Thank you, as well, for the beautiful, white stole and pectoral cross. I will treasure them always. I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting first year as your associate pastor, and I know that God has some awesome plans for us as we continue in His ministry together. Yours in Christ, Pastor Paulette McHugh

Dear St. Peter’s, I sincerely want to thank our friends from St. Peter’s family for all of the prayers and notes off sympathy and encouragement, while my family and I mourned the passing of my father. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We’re settling in here in Florida well but miss our St. Peter’s family. With love and God’s peace to you all. Sincerely, Kim Beckham and Family

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

Therefore do not be anxious...But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all

these things will be added to you.

Matthew 6:31a,33 (ESV)

We serve a God who knows our every need. Before we can begin to form the words to ask for help, before we are ready to turn to the Lord in prayer, long before we are even aware that we are in need, God knows. He knows that we need physical essentials like food, water, clothing, and shelter. He also knows that we need spiritual essentials like love, hope, assurance, and peace. Our God knows our needs, and He graciously provides for all of them – even the needs we do not yet know ourselves. This month, as we bid farewell to our senior pastor and his wife, many of us also say goodbye to a gentle leader, a compassionate listener, a patient teacher, a wise counselor, a gifted men-tor, and a beloved friend. Our hearts rejoice for Pastor and Susan as they begin a new chapter in their lives, but our hearts are also heavy with sorrow. Their absence from this congregation will be for us, a great loss. God knows, and God provides. Just as He has so faithfully done all these many two hundred and thirty five years here at St. Peter’s, God will continue to provide for us all that we need. Therefore, do not grieve without hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13) and do not be anxious about anything. “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” Our Lord will take care of everything else.

Written by Pastor Paulette On behalf of the Stewardship & Finance Committee

Plan ahead!! Put these important dates on your calendar:

February 17 Shrove Tuesday (6:30 PM)

February 18 Ash Wednesday (Service at 7:00 PM)

March 15 Engaging Our Gifts Workshop (12:30 PM)

March 15 First Communion Class-parents only (4:00 PM)

March 15 and 22 First Communion Classes (4:00 PM)

April 4 Easter Egg Hunt (11:00 AM)

April 5 Easter Sunday

April 6 Church office closed

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The Call Committee has been formed and unanimously approved at a called meeting of the council on Sunday afternoon at 4:00pm, January 4, 2015. The required 6 member call committee will consist of the following members: Monroe Lindler, Clyde Sanders, Toby Porth, Landis Sandel, Larry James and Tommy Stone as council representative. This committee will formally meet to-gether in the near future at a date to be determined to begin the call process as outlined by the NALC. At that time a committee chairperson will be elected and the congregation will be kept in-formed as the process unfolds. We would ask that you keep this call committee, its members, and the process in your daily prayers.

At the December 14th council meeting, Larry James informed the council members that the Assistant to the Bishop for Ministry and Ecumenism for the NALC, The Rev. Dr. David Wendel had given him the name of Pastor Carl A. Voges who could serve as Interim Pastor upon Pastor Rawl’s retirement. Pastor Voges came to meet with the council at 4:00pm on December 28th. Below is the biography that was provided to all the council members. The council met again on January 4th at 4:00pm to approve a compensation package as presented by the four council members on the Stewardship and Finance Committee and at that time the council unanimously voted to hire Pastor Voges as the Interim Pastor. He will begin serving our Church after Pastor Rawl’s retirement.

Biography of Pr. Carl A. Voges, STS, Vicar Pr. Voges is a graduate of Valparaiso University (IN, 1962), Concordia Theological Seminary (IL, 1966) and Princeton theological Seminary (NJ, 1969). He was ordained in July, 1967, and began exercising the Church’s ministry at Saint Thomas Lutheran Church, Englishtown, NJ. In May, 1978, he accepted the call to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbia, SC, and served there for twenty eight years. He retired from the full-time ministry in April, 2006. He and his wife, Joan, have been gifted with three daughters and sons-in-laws (Elizabeth and Jens Rosinski, Columbia, SC; Catherine and Scot Manchester, Little Rock, AR; Susan and Wayne Viar, Dacula, GA) along with six grandchildren. Since retirement and for extended time periods, he has served Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Augusta, GA; Greenwood Lutheran Church, Greenwood, SC; and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, West Ashley, SC He has also presided and preached for a number of parishes in GA, NC, and SC. He and his wife are members of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Greenville, SC. Since December, 2005 he has been serving as the Vicar (assistant to the Senior) of the Society of the Holy Trinity (STS). The Society supports Lutheran pastors from more than ten denominations (in the United States and Canada) in remaining faithful to the promises spoken at their ordina-tions. He visits Society-related parishes on occasional weekends for preaching and teaching while participating in STS chapter retreats throughout North America. He is currently working on a campaign to raise contributions for the Society’s Endowment Fund and to help the Society estab-lish a Center for Parish Ministry.

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David Ballington Heath Fulmer Andrew Henry Justin Roberts

Brad Smith Courtney Weed Kyle Weed L.J. Perrier

PRAYER LIST Wanda Arnold Carol Bilbie (friend of Cathy & Ray Klotz) Thane Cartin Michael Cockrell (brother of C. Weidner) Wayne Curtin (son of Lois Curtin) Jenny Davenport (Steve Teer’s co-workers wife) George Dorn (friend of Jim & Amy Shealy) Susan Drozd (friend of Amy Shealy) Sylvia Durden Jayne Eleazor (mother of Julynn Spence)

Pattie Elkins (friend of Cindy Evans) The Family of Beverly Ellisor Mary Epting (friend of Nancy Wylie) Jessica Fallaw Ann Flake (friend of Carson Ray) Jessica Floyd Katie Freeman Linda Freeman Meghan Frick (niece of Lisa Szuhy) Linda Hamm Ray Hawkins (friend of Wayne O’Neill) Amanda Johnson (friend of Buck & Ashley Ray) Patsy King (cousin of Catherine Porth) Barbara Leaphart (609-6659) Azilee Lindler Shane Lovell Camille Martin (mother of Michael Guerette) Georgia Martin (sister of Betty Lou O’Neill) Richard McMillan (father of Keith McMillan) Gladys Meetze (mother of Elizabeth Lindler) Barbara Mitchell (Kay Amick’s neighbor) Lonna Paul Wayne Pound Olin Porth Bula Roof (Bonnie Long’s mother) Judy Saitta (sister of Vicki Jorgensen) John Scaturro (father of Debbie Buchman) Don Shaw (nephew of Jonette & Lester Cutter) Dorothy Shealy (Trudy Moore & Linda Gable’s Mother) Jimmy Senn (friend of Catherine Porth) Barbara Summers (mother of Susan Bailey) Steve Teer Clint Wall Carol Waring (mother of Linda Guerette) Retha Wessinger Jennifer O’Neill Whetstone

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

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CARTER, JR, Michael & Natalie 02/03

SPENCE, Zack & Julynn 02/09

PAUL, Tetie & Lonna 02/12

HOWARD, Frank & Peggy 02/13

BLACK, Ashley & Allison 02/17

HARMON, Brent & Shelia 02/18

HENDRIX, Matt & Allison 02/20

LINDLER, Marty & Tina 02/27

WESSINGER, Chad & Toy 02/27

BLACK, Melissa 02/01

GOBBI, Morgan 02/02

LEITZSEY, Jake 02/02

LINDLER, Cohen 02/02

LINDLER, Dale 02/02

MCDANIEL, Parker 02/02

NICHOLS, Brenda 02/02

HARMON, John 02/03

RAWL, Brennen 02/03

STONEBERG, Serena 02/03

HARMON, Grace 02/04

MCDANIEL, Renee 02/04

PEARSON, Edy 02/04

PORTH, Missy 02/04

BALLINGTON, Jodi 02/05

CHAPELLA, Alisa 02/05

DAVIS, Kinlyn 02/05

DOCK, Stacy 02/05

RAY, Carson 02/05

BALDWIN, Jordyn 02/07

HOYLE, Ava Lyn 02/07

RICARD, Abby 02/07

HEFFNER, David 02/08

LAX, Colt 02/08

WESSINGER, Dennis 02/08

HARMON, Alton 02/09

LONG, Bonnie 02/09

HAMILTON, Grant 02/10

JOHNSON, Lillian 02/10

JUMPER, Kimberly 02/10

KUEBRICH, Shannon 02/10

RIDER, Dan 02/11

TRUETT, Chip 02/11

PRICE, Rachel 02/12

LEVER, Joshua 02/13

AMICK, Erik 02/14

DAVIS, Caroline 02/15

HARMON, Brent 02/15

LAVISKY, Erin 02/15

CHUMLEY, Jodi 02/16

DIXON, Lee 02/16

HARMON, Lewis 02/16

PORTH, David 02/16

MCHUGH, Sarah 02/17

POWELL, Barry 02/17

BEDENBAUGH, Melinda 02/18

COOPER, Clark 02/18

SMITH, Vanessa 02/18

KENDALL, Logan 02/19

HENRY, Andrew 02/20

HUGHES, Phil 02/20

PORTH, Brooke 02/20

PORTH, Jake 02/20

PORTH, Travis 02/20

NICHOLS, Hugh 02/21

POOLE, Reagan 02/22

WILLIAMS, Jennifer 02/22

LINDLER, Elizabeth 02/23

LOVE, Carter 02/23

SHEIDER, Nathan 02/23

WEBB, Garrett 02/23

BALLENTINE, Zachary 02/24

SIMS, Fisher 02/24

GOBBI, Erin 02/25

ISLEY, Trish 02/25

JOHNSON, Suzette 02/25

SHEALY, Shawn 02/25

SMITH, John 02/25

JUMPER, Jackie 02/27

KLOTZ, Cathy 02/27

ROBERTS, Beryl 02/27

STONEBERG, Karyn 02/27

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

available to serve in this capacity.

Communion Assistants

1 (8:30 a.m.) LeeAnn Crapps

(11:00 a.m.) Lynn Porth

15 (8:30 a.m.) Susan Rawl, Ann Dixon

(11:00 a.m.) Elizabeth Lindler, Susan Rawl

18 (8:30 a.m.-Ash Wed) Donna Shealy,

Linda Gable

Greeters/Popcorn Ministry 1 (8:30 a.m.) Kathy Schreiber

(11:00 a.m.) Donna Shealy

8 (8:30 a.m.) Kathy Schreiber

(11:00 a.m.) Mary Howard

15 (5:30 a.m.) Susan & Paul Schreiber

(11:00 a.m.) Kevin & Karen Gobbi

18 (Ash Wed) N/A at printing

22 (8:30 a.m.) Kathy Schreiber

(11:00 a.m.) Zach Taylor & Kim Jumper

25 (Lent-7:00 p.m.) N/A at printing

Ushers (8:30 a.m.) Jeffrey Crapps, Chairperson

Stan Whiteside, Chairperson

Doug Schreiber, Paul Schreiber

Ushers (11:00 a.m.) Jeffrey Crapps, Chairperson

Stan Whiteside, Chairperson

Brady Porth, Jr., Steve Teer, Carl Shealy

Coffee Hour Hosts 1 Martha Hill, Robin Rawl & Darla Jennings

8 Susan Rawl

15 Young Adult Sunday School Class

22 Educational Ministry

Altar Flowers 1 Carl & Donna Shealy

8 Donna White

15 Patty Carter & Lewis Harmon

18 (Ash Wed) Charles & Jane Risinger

22 Brent & Shelia Harmon

Lectors 1 (8:30 a.m.) Lester Cutter

(11:00 a.m.) Carl Shealy

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

(11:00 a.m.) Molly Moore

15 (8:30 a.m.) Rachel Price

(11:00 a.m.) Steve Teer

18 (Ash Wed) Tommy Stone

22 (8:30 a.m.) Jennifer Williams

(11:00 p.m.) Elizabeth Lindler

Acolytes 1 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) Kylie Craps

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

(11:00 a.m.) Emma Grace Jordan

15 (8:30 a.m.) Caroline Davis

(11:00 a.m.) Brandon Riley

18 (Ash Wed) N/A at printing

22 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

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

25 (Lent-7:00 p.m.) N/A at printing

Altar Guild Connie Lindler, Barbara Weed, Beth Hardwick

Offering Counters Jeffrey and LeeAnn Crapps

Front Porch Visitor N/A at printing

Nursery Assistants 1 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

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

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

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

15 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

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

22 (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—February 2015

St. Peter’s Youth

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

Travis McLeod, Youth Director

[email protected] 803-603-3152

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

February Event to be announced

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

February 1,8.15,22 5:30 PM, Junior Youth Meeting

February 3,10,17,24 7:00 AM, Prayer Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A, meet at

church by 6:50 to ride bus.

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

February 1,8.15,22 7:00 PM, Senior Youth Meeting

February 3,10,17,24 7:00 AM, Prayer Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A, meet at

church by 6:50 to ride bus.

February 10 Senior Youth are invited to a Human Trafficking

Awareness Event at Mt. Horeb. Youth will meet at

the church at 6:00 PM and return at 9:00 PM.

Starting February 1 the youth will be collecting the Annual Souper Bowl of Caring dona-

tions at the beginning of each service. The money collected will go to feeding those who

are unable to provide food for themselves.

The youth would like to extend an enormous “Thank You” to everyone who donated to-

wards our youth room remodel effort. For all intents and purposes the room is now done!

And that certainly wouldn’t be the case without the help you provided. We would love

for any of you to wander up to the room and see the product of your support. We would

also like to extend an invitation to any small groups who could use a comfortable room

with a nice TV for their meeting space. Thank you all so much again from the youth com-

mittee and youth group. We love the room!

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St. Peter’s Staff Pastor The Rev. Dr. Leon A. Rawl

Associate Pastor The Rev. Paulette McHugh

Matins Choir/Instrumentalist Craig Davis

Chancel Choir/Bell Director Barry Moore

Children’s Choir Director Ralph Rocanella

Angel Choir Director Jennifer Howell

Organist Martha Hill

Youth Director Travis McLeod Administrative Coordinator Amber Scarborough

Nursery Attendant Allison Black

How to contact us 1130 St. Peter’s Road

Lexington SC 29072

Telephone ~ 803-359-2470

Fax ~ 803-957-3163

Email ~ [email protected]

Web site ~ www.stpeterslex.com

Pastor Rawl’s cell ~ 803-238-8051