Letters to the Romans February 2017

Volume 8, No. 3

Rector: The Reverend John Foster Herring Associate Rector: The Reverend Janice Bracken Wright

Associate Rector: The Reverend Nikki Mathis Parish Administrator: Elizabeth Barnes Choirmaster and

Director of Music: Dr. Fredrick Tarrant Organist: Wanda Cantrell Financial Coordinator: Debbi West

Sexton: Sheila Kinnebrew Newsletter Editor: Bryant Steele ( steelecomm@netzero.net) Church

Photographer: Curt Yarbrough (chy813@hotmail.com) Newsletter Layout: Bob Evans (rsmithevans@aol.com)

Vestry Members

Bill Schoepski, Sr. Warden Rebecca Roberts Jr. Warden [Through 2017] Jim Keaten Lee Niedrach Rebecca Roberts Bill Schoepski (Through 2018) Cynthia Murphy-Burns Kathy Steinbruegge Clem Trammell Tyler Wood

(Through 2019) Lloyd Griffin Janet Byington Nancy Smith Erika Wilson

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 101 East Fourth Avenue Rome, GA 30161 706.291.9111 www.stpetersrome.org

In this issue. . . F. John’s Letter. . . p2 Lenten Bible Study. P3 All Saint’s Choir. . . p4 Camp Mikell. . . . p5 Camp Mikell. . . . p6 Minister . . . . . p7 YAM / Parish Announcements. . p8 M&O./ Prayer List . p9 News & Schedules p10 Canterbury Club. p11 Journey to the Heart VBS . . . . . . . . .p12 Calendar. . . . . p13

LENT BEGINS on MARCH 1 Service times at St. Peter’s to keep in mind:

ASH WEDNESDAY:

March 1, 8 a.m. Noon and 7 p.m.

(Also, Janice will conduct an Ash Wednesday Service at

noon in Barnwell Chapel on the berry campus.)

MAUNDY THURSDAY:

April 13, 7 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY:

April 14, noon

THE GREAT VIGIL:

April 15, 9 p.m.

EASTER DAY:

April 16, 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

(Stations of the Cross Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning March 7th

through April 4th. LENTEN EVENING PRAYER – Rev. Dr. Donald

Black on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. March 2nd through April 6th..)

DON’T MISS OUR ANNUAL MARDI GRAS-THEMED Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 28 at 6 p.m. in Daniel Hall. Once again,

this party will be hosted by the Canterbury Club and friends as a thank- you to St. Peter’s for the parish’s support of campus

ministry. Cost is $3.00 per person. No Reservations required.

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From Father Herring… Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with great happiness that I share with you that St. Peter’s is partnering with the Diocese of Atlanta in planting a Hispanic Mission here in Rome at St. Peter’s. This possibility has been discussed over the last four years at vestry meetings, and in conversations with Bishop Wright, and Canon Thompson Quarterly. We discussed the need for a Hispanic mission in Rome, because of the growth of the Hispanic population combined with the absence of outreach to this population in Northwest Georgia by the Episcopal Church. Between 2000 and 2010, the Hispanic population grew from 10% of the Rome population to 16%, and has continued to grow since 2010. In addition, the City of Rome School System now has a Hispanic population of 25% to 35% of the student body. Yet, the two closest Episcopal congregations are in Smyrna and Roswell. In fact, people have driven to St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church in Smyrna from as far away as Cartersville, Cedartown and Trion, in order to attend Spanish speaking services. Yet, despite the need, things never really lined up and the idea was always put on hold. This year, St. Peter’s and the Diocese are ready to take action. A small amount of money has been set aside in our budget for 2017 for a Hispanic mission, towards which the Diocese of Atlanta will also contribute form its budget. In addition, the Diocese will send one of its Diocesan Hispanic Missioners, the Rev. Ramon Betances, and his wife, Gregoria Betances, to Rome on Sunday evenings. Father Betances will preside over the Eucharist in Spanish at 5:00 PM in the Chapel on Sundays, beginning February 26th. In 2018, Gregoria Betances will be ordained, at which point, she will assume the role of Missioner at San Pedro. After she is ordained, she will hold part time office hours at St. Peter’s 2 to 3 days per week, and lead the Eucharist on Sunday evenings. In addition, the Diocese of Atlanta will continue to partner with us financially by contributing to this mission from their budget. These are small but exciting steps in the life of our parish. I am thrilled that St. Peter’s is in the position to draw the circle wider, making disciples of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. La paz del Señor sea siempre con ustedes,

John

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Purpose Statement of the Diocese of Atlanta

Lenten Study Group

Beginning March 6th & 8th

Wednesdays at 6 p.m in Rhodes Wyatt Room OR

Mondays at 1 p.m. home of D’Ann Downey 401 E. 4th Ave

Questions? call Beth Hughes 706.506.9636

Books also available for those not able to attend the study classes

We challenge ourselves and the world to love like Jesus, as we

Serve compassionately, worship joyfully, and grow spiritually.

COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN Contact Marny Busbin @ bellsouth.net

To volunteer to help the community kitchen –

Two shifts / Preparing 8:30 - 10:00 & Serving 10:00 – 12:30

Friday’s: February 24 & March 24 & April 21 & May 19.

Aprons & fellowship provided!

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Study the book of HEBREWS.

Bring your favorite Bible.

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YOUTH CHOIR at St. Peter’s

Photographs: Curt Yarborough

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Camp Mikell

The Camp and Conference Center for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta

Through faith, fun, love and community, Mikell is a place where children can be, and become,

themselves. – Camp Mikell Mission Statement 2017 Summer Camp

The campers who come to Mikell and all of us involved with the summer program know that Mikell is simply

awesome.

If you are a part of the Mikell family, we welcome you back again this summer. If you haven’t been to Mikell

before, give us a try.

We would love nothing more than to have you as a part of our family. The Summer Staff and Counselors are

counting the days until summer starts, the Deans are preparing their programs, the excitement is in the air, and

all we need now is YOU!!

The price of camp includes A Mikell summer T-shirt, canteen each day, one copy of the camp picture, 10

emails to your camper per session, and unlimited access to view photos of your camper. http://campmikell.com/

is our web address

Mini Camp

Rising 1st and 2nd Graders

May 19 – 21

$350.00 includes cost for camper and parent/guardian

Youth Camp Rising 10th-Just Graduated

May 28 – June 3

$450.00

Performing Arts Camp Rising 4th-9th Graders

June 4 – 10

$450.00

Intermediate Camp Rising 8th and 9th Graders

June 18 – 24

$450.00

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Junior Camp Rising 6th and 7th Graders

June 25 – July 1

$450.00

Kid Camp Rising 3rd-5th Graders

July 2 – 8

$450.00

Work Camp Rising 10th Grade –

Just Graduated

July 17 – 22

$350.00

Emmaus House Summer Program

July 24 – July 28

Guest Camp Children, Adults, and

Families of all Ages

September 01 – 04

Download the Registration form.

Outdoor Camps

Outdoor Junior Rising 6th and 7th Graders

June 4 – 10

$430.00

Outdoor Intermediate Rising 8th and 9th Graders

June 4 – 10

$430.00

Outdoor Youth Rising 10th Graders – Just

Graduated

June 11 – June 17

$465.00

OPPORTUNITES FOR BAPTISM at St. Peter’s:

Easter Vigil, March 15; Day of Pentecost, June 4; and All Saint’s Day, November 5.

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The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Cartersville is seeking a part-time (10

hours/week) director of youth ministries for a thriving, active program. This position will help to maintain and develop youth ministry programs and events for grades 6-12. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in youth ministry or a related field. Position requires a strong Christian faith, high energy level and enthusiastic attitude, solid organizational skills and ability to coordinate with volunteers to plan and execute various events. Flexible work hours are needed. Knowledge of the Episcopal Church and music talent is preferred. Deadline to Apply: March 12, 2017

Please email cover letter, resume, and references to: Jim Owens, Vestry Liaison to Christian Formation Youth Search Committee

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Diocesan YAM Retreat – March 11, 2017 Young adults from around the Diocese of Atlanta are coming together for the FIRST

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY RETREAT to be held at Serenbe Inn on March 11. The

retreat will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of the retreat is $20.00.

The Diocese of Atlanta Young Ministry Day Retreat (or YAM Day Retreat) is an

intentional retreat for young adults (aged 22-35) to have the opportunity to get away,

relax, talk about GOD, and most important, participate in the community of fellow

young adults across the Diocese of Atlanta. This first Day Retreat will include lunch,

opportunities to sit and chill in some epic rocking chairs, hang out with two different

Wallaces (we are a rarity), and go on a farm tour! We pray that you will consider

joining us on March 11 and participate in the awesome Young Adult community of the

Diocese of Atlanta!

For more information, check out the Facebook and Instagram pages. @DioAtlAM.

Registration closes Feb 11, so register now at:

https://goo.gl/forms/eQx9xtbPAlpbNSUGQ2

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

RESTORATION ROME CLOTHES CLOSET – Volunteers are needed

to help sort and organize clothes at the Restoration Rome Clothes Closet, Fridays and Mondays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restoration Rome is dedicated to assisting Floyd County Foster Families. Located at 1400 Crane Street, the old Southeast Elementary School. Contact Jeanne Mathews, 706 616-1039 or jemathews1@aol.com

ADULT FORUM Please join us in Daniel Hall immediately

after the 10 a.m. Eucharist for our

continuing study of THE STORY. Please read Chapter 22 for Feb. 19.

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TEDDY BEARS – The February project for Mission &

Outreach will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED Teddy

Bears. They will be donated to Rome City Police & Floyd

County Sheriff’s departments. The Officers will give the

Teddy Bears to children at the scene of an accident,

fire, or when children are taken to Hospitality House.

Hopefully a Teddy Bear to hug will provide comfort during

the child’s time of crisis.

Place donations in the hallway between Daniel Hall and

the Rhodes Wyatt room. Checks payable to St. Peter’s

designated February Outreach are also gratefully

accepted.

MISSION AND OUTREACH

Meets in the Rhodes-Wyatt room immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist.

REFRRESING THE PRAYER LIST: To add a name to the PRAYER LIST, contact the

church office. Please note that the prayer list will be refreshed the first Sunday of every month. To renew your requests, please call or email the church office during the last week of the month.

Each week we take an item from the news or current events and provide an opportunity to reflect on how our faith responds to or interacts with the concern through a mixture of scriptures, big questions, and discussion. ‘Wired Word” encourages participants to consider how following Jesus puts them in touch with the wider world.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIST:

Rafael Carballo, Linda Cummings, Nancy Phillips,

Carolyn Yongue, Barbara Wyatt, Jane Swanson,

Charlie Rutledge, Mike Alexander, Neil Sanders, Ron

Schmidt, Malou Noth, Brandi Edgeworth, Sammy

Edgeworth, Deseri Wooter Barbara Dixon, Louisa

Johnson, Iman, Emily Barba, Beth Hughes, Delores

Nowell, Shelly Eastman, Carol Summer, Jim Hamrick,

Alice Wright, Leigh Callan, Shirley Hancock, Randa

Mixon, Terry & Anne Warley, Adlai Wood and those who

provide them care.

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Sympathy of the Parish:

ALTAR GUILD:

USHERS:

GREETERS:

BREAKFAST CREW:

LOAVES AND FISHES:

VESTRY PERSON OF THE MONTH: Nancy Smith

PARISH NEWS

Is extended to Ramona and Greg Fricks on the death of Greg’s father, William “Bill” Fricks on January 20.

PARISH SCHEDULES

Jackie Mooney, Chair:, Nancy Smith, Marny Busbin, Dana Edgens, Liz Mozley, Jan Flippen, Janet Byington and Kathy Steinbruegge.

Jim Kelly, Chair:, Bob Evans, Tyler Wood and Bob Kane.

Sylvia Hine, Chair :, Michael Ann Booth, Mary Sib Banks, M.J. Chisolm and Mary McGuffey.

Stefani Ortman, Chair:, Bambi Berry, Beverly Burns, Cissy Rogers, D’Ann Downey, Laura Davis, Mary Dixon, Mary Yarborough, Meg Eberhart, Melanie

Henderson and Belinda Martin.

Feb. 12 / Team #3: Ann Pullen, Chair:, Lee Niedrach, Winston Sirmans and Jack McGuffey. Feb.19 / Team #5 : Jack Niedrach, Chair:, David Harvey, John Schroeder, Tracy Schroeder, Bryan Johnson and Meredith Cole. Feb. 26 / Team #4: Tricia Richards, Chair:, Jimmy Kelly, Suzy Gilbert, David Hunter and Peter Gilbert.

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Canterbury Club Meets Monday, Feb. 13, 20 and 27 for food and fellowship

In the Berry College Admissions Office living Room. Join us for a light supper

(Compliments of St. Peter’s own Anne Pullen on the 13th) student led

conversation and prayers for the evening. Bring Friends!

An Episcopal / Anglican/ ELCA Student Fellowship Open to All College Students

When? What? Where?

Mon, February 6 Berry RLAC Kannert Rm 250 5:00 pm Mon, February 6 CC Food & Fellowship Berry Admissions Lvg Rm 6:00 pm Mon, February 13 CC Food & Fellowship Berry Admissions Lvg Rm 6:00 pm Fri-Sun, Feb 17-19 Diocesan Campus Ministry Retreat Camp Mikell Mon, February 20 Food & Fellowship Berry Admissions Lvg Rm 6:00 pm Tues, February 28 Host Shrove Tue Pancake Supper St. Peter’s 5:00 pm Wed, March 1 Ash Wednesday Service & Ashes to Go! Barnwell Chapel 12:00 noon Sun, March 5 STOP HUNGER NOW event Krannert Ball Room2:00pm Mon, March 6 Berry RLAC Krannert Rm 250 5:00 pm Mon, March 6 CC Food & Fellowship Berry Admissions Lvg Rm 6:00 pm Mon, March 13 Spring Break (no meeting) Mon, March 20 CC Food & Fellowship Berry Admissions Lg Rm 6:00 pm Sun, March 26 Lunch after Church w/EYC St. Peter’s & Mellow Mushroom “Ask a College Student” program Mon, March 27 CC Food & Fellowship Berry Admissions Lvg Rm 6:00 pm Mon, Aril 3 CC Food & Fellowship Berry Admissions Lvg Rm 6:00 pm

Worship midweek at St. Peter’s Chapel Tuesdays 12:15 pm Healing Service & Holy Eucharist Wednesday 5:30 pm Celtic Eucharist Questions? Call CC President Lydia Schlitt (865-323-3660) or Janice Wright, Canterbury Club Campus Missioner (706-506-0508.

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Join us at the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, Tennessee, for this wonderful meditation retreat with World Community of Christian Meditation USA (WCCM). You will be introduced (or reacquainted!) with the practices of Christian Meditation pioneered by Benedictine Dom John Main. Led by Dr. Gene Bebeau, director of the WCCM School of Meditation, you will learn to ground yourself in a daily practice of Christian Meditation. The program will include meditation sessions, prayer, instruction, and videos of WCCM founder John Main and its current leader and spiritual guide Dom Laurence Freeman, OSB. The retreat will also introduce participants to other resources of the WCCM, including the annual John Main Seminar, which has been led over the years by Bede Griffiths, Richard Rohr, Thomas Keating, Joan Chittister, the Dalai Lama, Kallistos Ware, and Rowan Williams. This event promises to be a wonderful, contemplative experience, and the skills taught here will remain with you for life. CEUs are available. Register today! WHEN: March 10-12, 2017 @ The DuBose Conference Center, Monteagle, Tenn. Tuition @ $450.00. Includes meal and lodging. Commuter Rate: $310.00, includes tuition and meals only.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Save the Date! June 5 -9, 9 a.m. to noon! Get ready for ROME:

St. Paul and the Underground Church! This is a VBS adventure in

which kids from Rome, GA can travel back in time to experience

the devotion and excitement of being a part of God’s underground

church during the time of Roman rule. We’ll follow along with St.

Paul as he does God’s work to strengthen God’s people and put in

place the foundation of the church we know today!

Join us in Rome: St. Paul and the Underground Church!

REGISTRATION KIKK_OFF on MAY 7th.

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February Calendar 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday Schedule

8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Holy Eucharist 11:15 Sunday School

Monday Schedule

Tuesday Schedule

11:00 Chair Yoga 12:15 Healing Prayer

1Wednesday Schedule

9:00 Staff MEETING 5:30 Celtic 5:45 Supper

2Thursday Schedule

10:00 Bible Study 6:30 Center Prayer

3 Friday Schedule

Church Office Closed @ 12:00

4 Saturday Schedule

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The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

6 7 8 9

10 11

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The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

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15 16

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19

The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

20 21 22 23

24 25

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The Last Sunday after the Epiphany

27 28

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

6:00 p.m.

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Editor’s Note

Submissions to Letters to the Romans are welcome from any St. Peter’s parishioner and should be sent to steelecomm@netzero.net or dropped off at the church office. Please keep items brief and to the point. News and photos of parishioners participating in community events are also welcome. The deadline for submissions to the March issue is March 3

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

101 East Fourth Avenue Rome, Georgia 30161

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