Fr. Yossi led a beautiful Holy Communion service this past Sunday, The Fourth Sunday after Trinity. His sermon discussed the Gospel Lesson (St. Luke 6:36-42), focusing particularly on the first verse in which Jesus instructs his followers to 'Be merciful like their Father'. He reminded us that we are blessed if we are merciful because mercy is something God Himself displays. Fr. Yossi discussed the differences between God's grace and God's mercy. In His mercy God withholds what we deserve whereas in His grace God heaps upon us infinite blessings we do not deserve. He closed his sermon by reminding us that God's children should reflect His mercy and therefore be merciful themselves. The merciful in this world are blessed in the sense that they know God's joy. The person who is merciful will be eternally happy because he knows God's mercy.
Thank you Fr. Yossi for the beautiful Holy Communion Service! Thank you Br. Scott for serving!
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After services we enjoyed a hearty and delicious lunch prepared by the men's team. They served roast pork loin, chili, rice casserole, chips, bread, and orange layer cake! Thank you for all the delicious food!
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Thank you Fr. Paul for leading our Morning Prayer service. Fr. Paul posted a sign up sheet for Morning and Evening Prayer readers in the Parish Hall. Please consider signing up for this important part of our services!
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Fr. Yossi'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!
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Wednesday Evening Services:
This past week Fr. Paul led our Wednesday Evening Prayer Service. Thank you Fr. Paul for leading such a beautiful service!
This Wednesday Fr. Yossi will lead Holy Communion Services starting at 6 pm.
Before the Holy Communion Service, the St. Peter’s Grief Support Group will meet at 4 pm. The Grief Support Group, led by Fr. Yossi, meets biweekly.
Please note the Wednesday Evening services on July 3 are cancelled.
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Our Bible Study continues this Thursday @ 11 am at the church. Fr. Paul is leading a series of lessons which are focused on his book As It Is In Heaven A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Introduction to the Traditional Church and Her Worship. This week's topic is Part 2 of "Are Bishops and Presbyters the Same Office - Historical Observations." Please bring a lunch and join us!
Please note that Bible Study is cancelled on Thursday July 4.
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This Saturday Lin is moving into her new apartment and we are giving her a hand. We are meeting at the church at 9 am Saturday before driving over to her nearby current apartment. Please join us as we load up her remaining items and move them to the new place!
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Teresa has invited us all over to watch fireworks from her yard on Wednesday, July 3. The church across the street from her puts on an amazing fireworks show every year. Please bring a folding chair and plan to arrive around 7 pm - Teresa will have water and s'mores fixings. Please let Teresa know if you plan to attend - she will give you address and parking information!
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Sue sent these photos of the gifts we gave them last week! She framed them both and they look beautiful!
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Prayer Requests:
1. Fr. Paul asked us to prayerfully consider joining him in prayer concerning the disarray and disunity in Christ's Church during the month of July. He will be using Psalm 133 found on page 509 of the Book of Common Prayer and the prayer For the Church found on page 37. Please speak with Fr. Paul if you are interested in committing to this prayer discipline.
2. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill calling for 30 days of prayer and fasting beginning July 1 in the Volunteer State. The resolution asks the people of the state "to seek God’s hand of mercy healing on Tennessee".
The complete resolution may be found at the following link:
3. Currently Sue has been maintaining and updating our prayer list. Fr. Yossi will take over this job after Sue leaves. Please start forwarding any prayer requests to him. Thank you Sue for all your years of faithfully maintaining the prayer list!
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We are collecting items for Hope House through the end of July. Hope House offers free housing, education, and support to pregnant women in the Kingsport area. More information about their mission is available at their website:
They are in need of diapers, baby wipes, baby food, formula, etc. Please see the full list on the bulletin board downstairs. Please put all items in the basket in the Narthex or the box in the basement. Thank you to the Special Events Committee for contacting Hope House and setting up this drive.
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Construction Update
The 12th week of construction!
Taylor has almost finished painting the final coats of paint on the trim this week. The carpet company rescheduled the carpet re-installation for this Thursday, June 27. After that we need one more coat of paint on the wall! Only two more weeks - I'm sure (well - maybe)!
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A possible men's group is forming focusing on fly fishing and fellowship - please contact Fr. Yossi if you are interested!
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June Activities
Wed., June 26 4 pm, St. Peter’s Grief Support Group
6 pm Holy Communion, Fr. Yossi, Scott
Thur., June 27 11 am Bible Study
Sun., June 30 9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion, Fr. Yossi, Scott
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