THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

OF

ST. PETER BY-THE-LAKE

DENVER, NORTH CAROLINA

The Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017

8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist

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St. Peter by-the-Lake Episcopal Church

Welcomes you

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. Peters. 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.

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Welcome to St. Peter by-the-Lake. Page numbers on the right side of this leaflet refer to the

Book of Common Prayer. **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.

The Word of the Lord

PRELUDE May God bless you during this time of quiet reflection and personal prayer.

ENTRANCE All who hunger gather gladly Songbook 5

EASTER ACCLAMATION 355 Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

People: The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

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;

The Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake

Denver, North Carolina

8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I

May 7, 2017

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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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that

when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name,

and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and

reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47 Reader: Those who had been baptized devoted themselves to the apostles'

teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being

done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things

in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute

the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much

time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food

with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of

all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those

who were being saved.

Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to Gods people.

People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 23 (8:30am service below. 10:30 psalm is sung, see next page)

1 The Lord is my shepherd; *

I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures *

and leads me beside still waters.

3 He revives my soul *

and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.

4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I shall fear no evil; *

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; *

you have anointed my head with oil,

and my cup is running over.

6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, *

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

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PSALM 23 REFRAIN: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.

REFRAIN: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.

1 The Lord is my shepherd; *

I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures *

and leads me beside still waters. REFRAIN: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.

3 He revives my soul *

and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.

4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I shall fear no evil; *

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff, they comfort me. REFRAIN: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.

5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; *

you have anointed my head with oil,

and my cup is running over.

6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, *

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. REFRAIN: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.

THE SECOND READING: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Reader: It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong,

what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it,

you have God's approval. For to this you have been called, because

Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should

follow in his steps.

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He committed no sin,

and no deceit was found in his mouth.

When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did

not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He

himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we

might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For

you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the

shepherd and guardian of your souls.

Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to Gods people.

People: Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN Savior, like a shepherd lead us Hymnal 708 Please stand.

Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 10:1-10 Gospeller: Jesus said, Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the

sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a

bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The

gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls

his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all

his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they

know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from

him because they do not know the voice of strangers. Jesus used this

figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was

saying to them.

So again Jesus said to them, Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the

sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep

did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be

saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes

only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and

have it abundantly.

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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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.

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.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM IV 388

Deacon or other leader

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth,

live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace;

that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its

resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant

that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

For all young people, growing in the faith of Christ, and

passing it on to generations yet to come. Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them

courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

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We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will

for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share

with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION 360

Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Leader and People:

Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you

in thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done,

and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,

have mercy on us and forgive us;

that we may delight in your will,

and walk in your ways,

to the glory of your Name. Amen.

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.

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THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE OFFERTORY

HYMN Doxology Dix 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.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer B) 367 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.

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere

to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and

Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever

sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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.

Celebrant: We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling

of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the

prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your

Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from

the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy

to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error

into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

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On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took

bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and

gave it to his disciples, 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; and when he had given

thanks, he gave it to them, 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.

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant

and People: We remember his death,

We proclaim his resurrection,

We await his coming in glory;

Celebrant: And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord

of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon

these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of

Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your

Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him,

being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time,

put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to

that heavenly country where, with [__________ and] all your

saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and

daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all

creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all

honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

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 LORDS 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.

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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

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,

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.]

ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT

HYMN AT COMMUNION Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Hymnal 343

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 Praise to the Lord, Almighty Hymnal 390

DISMISSAL

POSTLUDE

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The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Norm and Vikki Gaver

in thanksgiving for their family.

Servant Participants

Greeter

Diane Johnson, Clara Alexander

Acolytes

Morgan McPeak,

Readers

Sherree Brady, Carole Rowell

Chalice Bearers

Kathleen Wiley,

Patty & Pat Duggan

Music

Leigh Ann Johnston

Ushers

Hal Shinn, Claire Tracy,

Karen Drum, Gary Johnston

Altar Guild

Ann & Jim Bowden, Sherree Brady,

Vickie Jordan, Nancy Driggers, Gloria Reid,

Priscilla Foley

Childrens Chapel

Bud & Jeanne Hawkins

Coffee Hour

Frances & Walter Smith

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Weekly prayers

Today we are thankful for and we pray for Camp Henry Sunday, Lake Logan Episcopal Center, Kanuga Conference Center, Valle Crucis Conference Center. We are also thankful for and we pray our local area church Goldhill Baptist Church and for the members and ministry of the Daughters of the King. We pray for all members of our armed forces and their families, especially Scott Allison, Chuck Amadi, Jackie Auten, Steve Benoit, Jonathan Black, Dan 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, Michael Lazorik, The Lincolnton 30th Infantry Division, David Macbeth, Scott Morin, Brian Putney, Michael Reahard, Lisa Reeves, Zac Rick, Devin Rudd, Eric Shakespeare, Adam Sharett, Jamie Smith, Matt Smith, Greg Weigand and Kevin Zellweger.

A Word From Rev. Dr. Ron Taylor

Persistence in Prayer Persistence in prayer is the key theme that runs throughout Luke and Acts. This theme is demonstrated by Jesus actions throughout the gospel, is taught explicitly in one of the unique parables of Luke (the persistent widow), and is highlighted in the ways that Luke edits his gospel. In the book of Acts, this theme is demonstrated by the actions of Peter, Paul, and the early community of faith. Throughout Luke and Acts, persistence in prayer is not a matter of persuading a reluctant God, but rather a matter of disciples remaining faithful in all circumstances and situations. In this interval between the day of the Crucifixion and the day of Pentecost, not all our prayers are or can be answered. Persistence in prayer is how we remain faithful as we await the fulfillment of the Gospel message. (E. Glenn Hinson, Persistence in Prayer in Luke-Acts 2007) Faithfully, Father Ron

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The Episcopal Church of

Saint Peter By-The-Lake

Church Entrance and Mailing Address: 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, NC 28037 Phone: (704) 483-3460 Fax: (704) 483-3456

Web: www.saintpeterbythelake.net

Financial updates

Thru 4.30.17

Income: Pledges Promised: $ 114,612.12

Pledged Income Received: $ 104,633.55

Pledged Income Difference: $ (9,978.57)

Other Income Budgeted: $ 20,053.62

Other Income Received: $ 15,698.45

Other Income Difference: $ (4,355.17)

Total Income Budgeted: $ 134,665.74

Total Income Received: $ 120,332.00

Total Income Difference: $ (14,333.74)

Expenses:

Total Spending Budgeted (Including Mortgage P&I): $ 134,665.74

Total Amount Spent: $ 134,653.71

Budgeted Spending Difference: $ 12.03

Notes: 1. To date, we have spent $12.03 less than budgeted 2. To date we have spent $ 14,321.71 More than we have collected.

ONLINE GIVING IS NOW AVAILABLE!!

Online giving is fast, convenient and safe. The donors contributions go straight from the donor's bank account to the church's bank account. You can give online at www.saintpeterbythelake.net by clicking on the online giving link. Thank you!

Attendance

April 30, 2017 8:30am...45

10:30am 120

http://www.saintpeterbythelake.net/

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Jesus Christ, Head of the Church

Clergy The Rt. Rev. Jos A. McLoughlin, Bishop

The Reverend Dr. Ronald B. Taylor, Rector canismajorm41@yahoo.com

The Reverend Judith Cole, Deacon jpoteetcole@charter.net Pastoral Care Team/Lay Eucharistic Ministers

The Reverend Beth Lilly, Assisting Priest (Retired) motherbeth@gmail.com

Staff

Parish Administrator Kate DAmato spbtlkate@yahoo.com

Parish Accountant Janice McGuire spbtljanice@yahoo.com

Nursery Staff Madison Widener Lead Teacher

Programs

Director of Christian Formation & Newcomer Ministry Kina Cartee spbtlkina@yahoo.com

Music

Organist and Director of the Music Leigh Ann Johnston johnstonla@charter.net

Vestry

Daniel Malyevac Senior Warden malyevac@bellsouth.net Worship/Liturgy/Music; Stewardship/Finance

Bill Reid Junior Warden billreid5@gmail.com Building/Grounds Lisa Anzalone Christian Formation Stephanie Heil Christian Formation Connie Mathis Mission / Outreach Cathy Melesh Worship/Liturgy/Music Ross Bulla Safety/Security; Worship/Liturgy/Music Matt Gustis Christian Formation Leo Soorus Mission / Outreach

Daphne Wagner Clerk of Vestry

Ministries Worship Acolytes Altar Guild Chalice Bearers Readers Ushers Nursery Childrens Chapel Greeters Altar Flowers

Music St. Peter Adult Choir Handbell Choir

Alexander Community Concert Series

Pastoral Care CareLinks Lay Eucharistic Ministry HOPIN Food Program Emergency Child Care Prayer Shawl Ministry

Education Youth & EYC Childrens Ministries Nursery/Chapel Education for Ministry Vacation Bible School ECW Parish Life Community

Fellowship EYC Youth Group Childrens Ministry Shepherd Groups DOK Mens 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

mailto:jpoteetcole@charter.netmailto:malyevac@

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WAYS TO SERVE SUNDAY BULLETIN ITEMS are due in Church office by 10:00 am on the prior Wednesday.

Please submit them by email to spbtlkate@yahoo.com as a Word document or place a hardcopy in

the mailbox for Parish Administrator.

ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE Sunday morning practices at 9:30AM. Wed night practice 7-8pm

CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS FOR EDUCATION

Please save your Campbell Soup Labels

~ UNTRIMMED WHOLE LABELS PLEASE ~Put them in the Campbells box in Fotinos Hall. The

ECW will give the labels to Thompson Child & Family Focus. Thompson is a residential program

that reaches out to children of any age, up to 18 years, and to their families. They provide a range

of services to assist the most severe cases of abuse and neglect, to instances where families simply

lack the means or tools to provide quality care and education. Questions: Contact

Ruth Baker 704-489-8793 or ruthbaker@prodigy.net Thank you!

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. 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

GRADUATES

Graduating Seniors Sunday will be on May 14th. Please contact the church office

if you have a member of the family graduating this year from high school or college. Please let us know where youre graduating from and your future plans.

Contact Kate at spbtlkate@yahoo.com with name and details.

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 Davepitt4@aol.com (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.

CENTERING PRAYER Please join us Wednesday morning at 8:30am for Centering

Prayer. We will gather and pray together this "Prayer of the Heart".

St. Peters News May 7, 2016

mailto:spbtlkate@yahoo.com

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2017 Co-Ed Softball - SPBTL Saints

Tuesday, May 2th , 7:45 at Hills Chapel

Thursday, May 4th, 6:45 at Hills Chapel

Schedule will be available this coming week. We hope to see

many of you at the games cheering us on!

CHRISTIAN FORMATION NEWS

6th -12th Grade is exploring Unusual Names. Looking for volunteers for Tower of Babel

Rotation on 5/14, and 5/21.

St Peters 101 Class will be held May 7th, 14th, and 21st in Fr. Rons Study. This class is for

all newcomers and those who would like to know more about the Episcopal church and

life here at St. Peter by-the-Lake.

FORMATION APPRECIATION DAY

May 21st, join us at the 10:30am service followed by dinner on the grounds. Weather

permitting we will enjoy nice weather out back. Bring your chairs, blankets, etc.

You will hear from several members as they share about our formation programs,

enjoy lunch and maybe a game of kickball or corn hole!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 24th 27th. Please join us for FANTASTIC GOD AND WHERE TO FIND HIM

Classes for ALL ages birth to 100+!

JULIETs

The Joyous Unsupervised Ladies Into Eating Together are heading out again! We hope

you can join us! Wednesday, May 11th, at 1pm. Port City Club, Cornelius

ALEXANDER COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES TODAY!

Peter and Will Anderson Jazz Trio Sunday, May 7, at 3:00 p.m.

Peter and Will Anderson have been hailed by the New York Times as Virtuosos on

clarinet and saxophone, playing with passion, authenticity, and youthful energy.

Identical twins, they were trained at Juilliard, have played on GRAMMY-winning

recordings, and have toured the US and internationally.

They have headlined the Blue Note, the Kennedy Center, and the New Orleans Jazz

Festival. Accompanied by guitar and combining Latin, classical, R&B, and jazz, they

have developed their own unique style of toe-tapping, heart-lifting music. Reception to

meet the musicians, with refreshments, follows the concert. Adults $15, seniors and

students $10, children under 12 free

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

MORT SERRELL GOLF TOURNAMENT

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! JUNE 24th. 9:00 shotgun start, Westport Golf Club,

"Captains Choice" followed by lunch.....$15 Westport members, $30 non members,

followed by a barbecue lunch $10 (not included in golf fee). This annual event where

golf is just an "add on," held since 2001, honors the memory of one of SPBTL'S founding

members.

Sign up now in Fotinos Hall. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. If you are interested in volunteering to help, contact Emily and Rich Gentry, or Bob Tracy, co-chairs.

MS WALK Saturday, May 20, 2017

To HONOR our dear friends, Conrad and Nancy Wease, who live with this debilitating

disease every day, we would like to take a short walk through the Westport

neighborhood.

If you can take a little time out of your weekend, we have mapped out a 1 mile route

near the church. Conrad and Nancy plan to be with us on the walk.

So come join us! Families invited. WALK/ RUN.....and/or DONATE!!!

Registration: 9:45 AM Walk begins at 10AM

Meet at St Peter's Episcopal Church parking lot,

No entry fee, Any donations will be sent to the MS foundation in their

name. If you are going out of town and still want to donate, we would certainly

appreciate that support.

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EAST LINCOLN PREGNANCY CARE CENTER

As many of you know, St. Peter's has been highlighting and sponsoring East Lincoln Pregnancy

Care Center through our Mission/Outreach Committee during the month of May each year. Please

see the large article near the back of this week's bulletin for more details.

As part of that support, we will once again be filling baby bottles (similar to what we do with our

UTO boxes). Starting next week on Mother's Day, May 14, please consider taking a baby bottle and

filling it with coins whenever you think about your children, grandchildren, neighborhood

children, nieces, nephews, etc. We all know they have the ability to

leave us smiling with joy, crying from happiness or sadness, or

speechless in amazement or disbelief. Overall they add richly to our

lives, and ELPCC is a ministry that celebrates life and children. This

fundraiser will run for two weeks only and end on Sunday, May 28,

2017. Thank you for your participation.

Diane Johnson

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EAST LINCOLN PREGNANCY CARE CENTER

Its that time of year again when Mission Outreach supports the East Lincoln Pregnancy Care

Center. This ministry was founded in 1998. I am in my fourth year of volunteering at the Center

and want to let you know about the support it provides to its clients. This ministry has all the

necessities like baby food, diapers, wipes, clothing, furniture, toys, etc. as well as ongoing

education modules that help its clients become better parents. As a young mom, I would have

found all this information and support very helpful. As with most new parents, I had advice and

suggestions from my parents and in-laws, but basically I had to fly by the seat of my pants and

learn by trial and error. These young parents have the opportunity to watch instructional

videos, complete question sheets to be sure they are learning the material, ask questions of the

volunteers, and generally discuss any problems or issues that may arise. These videos cover the

subjects of nutrition, safety, behavioral problems, budgeting, meal planning many of the issues

involved in everyday family life.

East Lincoln Pregnancy Care Center is supported by area churches; grants obtained from Wal-

mart, Lincoln County Community Foundation, and the State of North Carolina; and by three

fundraising events held each year the baby bottle boomerang held at various times of the year

at area churches, a banquet held in early April (this years banquet raised over $60,000 for the

ministry), and a walk/run/ride event held in early September. St. Peter by the Lake will once

again this year be participating in the baby bottle boomerang beginning on Mothers Day and

concluding two weeks later. This fundraiser is similar to the United Thank Offering boxes you

can fill the baby bottles with loose change whenever you are thinking about, proud of, pleased

by, aggravated by, or anything else related to children, grandchildren, or life in general since this

ministry celebrates life!! The baby bottles will be available on Mothers Day, and I would ask

that they be returned no later than Sunday, May 28th.

If you have any questions, please see me or call me at 704-489-0618, and I will be glad to assist

you. Thank you in advance for your support of this worthy ministry. Diane Johnson

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

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May 7th ACCS 3pm The Peter and Will Anderson Trio

May 14th Mothers Day

Graduating Seniors Day

May 21st Christian Formation Picnic

June 18th Fathers Day

June 24th Mort Serrell Golf Tournament

July 24th 27th Vacation Bible School

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