"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
St. Matthew 1:23
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services
Fr. Paul led beautiful Holy Communion Services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning. Thank you Fr. Paul for the beautiful services! Please find his sermons at the links below:
Christmas Eve
Christmas Morning
Thank you Fr. Mike for serving with Fr. Paul for both services. Thank you Levi for serving on Christmas Eve and Hutch for serving on Christmas Morning.
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The First Sunday after Christmas
Thank you Fr. Paul for leading our beautiful Holy Communion Service this past Sunday! Thank you, Fr. Mike and Hutch for serving with Fr. Paul! Please find Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
After services Cook Team 4 provided a delicious lunch of lentil soup, ham & cheese sliders, salad, fresh bread, and delicious brownies. Thank you so much Jessica, Ambler, and Rosalind!
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Thank you Fr. Mike for leading our Morning Prayer service this past Sunday.
Fr. Mike posted a sign up sheet for Morning Prayer
lesson readers in the Parish Hall. Please consider signing up for this important part of our services!
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Fr. Paul's Christian Education classes which focus on the weekly lessons and how they tie in with the other daily readings continued this past Sunday. Please join us next Sunday at 9:15 - a pot of coffee will be on!
On Sunday, January 19, Fr. Paul will start a new series of Christian Education classes about Anglicanism including discussions about the Book of Common Prayer, Anglican Traditions, etc. This series, we hope, we will be beneficial for those new to Anglicanism as well as a refresher for long time Anglican’s/Cradle Episcopalians. Please join us for this informative series of classes!
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We have started a children's Sunday School session beginning at 9:15. We are using the program produced by the APA - "The Life of Christ - From Bethlehem to Emmaus". Diane, Jessica, and Rosalind are teaching the classes.
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Choir rehearsal will resume at 10 am on Thursday, January 9 upstairs in the sanctuary under. All are welcome to join! Please see Fr. Paul or Rose Marie for more information.
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Fr. Paul is asking that people interested in 'The Tabletalk' monthly devotional magazine please let him know. Each issue contains feature articles, daily Bible studies, and columns touching on biblical, theological, and practical themes to help strengthen and encourage you in your faith. He has a collection of past issues for your review at the church.
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We will celebrate the Circumcision of Christ with Holy Communion on Wednesday January 1 at 11 am (please note revised time).
We will celebrate The Epiphany with Holy Communion on Monday, January 6 at 11 am.
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Christmas Pictures!
"O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely"
Our St. Peter's Christmas tree looked lovely on Christmas Eve!
Several parishioners shared pictures of their beautiful trees!
Fr. Paul and Benita invited everyone to a Christmas Open House at their new home this past Saturday!
A beautiful home, delicious food, and wonderful company! Thank you Fr. Paul and Benita for opening your home to all of us!
Rose Marie sent this beautiful picture from Missouri where she is visiting her son and family including grand and great grand children!
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Updated Food Team Schedule
Team 1 | Agnes, Diane, Lin B., Nancy, Michele, Teresa |
Team 2 | Carol T., Claudia, Laurel, Lynn L. |
Team 3 | Carole A., Melinda, Misty, Rose |
Team 4 | Ambler, Benita, Jessica, Rosalind |
Team 5 | Men’s Team |