"And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,"
St. Luke 19:41
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On the Tenth Sunday after Trinity Fr. Yossi celebrated a beautiful Holy Communion Service. His sermon focused on the Gospel Lesson in which we see the full humanity of our Lord on display as He looks out over the Holy City and weeps. Jesus' vision for the future of the city is so strong and unnerving because He sees the residents facing bondage and servitude to the Roman Empire. He wept because the people fail to see the only way to mitigate those coming events is through His peace. We can obtain Godly peace through the reassurance that God loves us. The peace Jesus gives us is a steady and stable peace anchored within the heavenly realm. St. Paul possessed this peace even though he was persecuted, despised, dishonored, reviled, and mistreated. St. Paul knew we are saved through our sufferings and in tribulations we learn to know our human weakness and God's power!
Thank you Fr. Yossi for the beautiful service and thoughtful sermon. Thank you Anderson for serving!
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After services we enjoyed a wonderful lunch provided by the Men's Cook Team! We enjoyed chili & chips, paprika chicken, three bean salad, spinach lasagne, peach cobbler, rolled cakes, and ice cream! Thank you to everyone for the delicious food!
We also celebrated Fr. Yossi's one year anniversary of becoming our Vicar! Happy Anniversary and thank you for being with us at St. Peter's!
A delicious lunch with wonderful people! Another Happy Sunday!
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Thank you Fr. Paul for leading our Morning Prayer service this past Sunday. 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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Fr. Yossi, Teresa, Diane, and Rosalind attended the Diocesan Synod in Greensboro, NC this past week. We all attended the business meetings which included approving the 2025 Diocesan budget, elections for the Diocesan Standing Committee, and presentations on the status of several parishes through out the Diocese. Bishop Jones has scheduled a visit to St. Peters on Sunday, November 10 - more information to follow as the date gets closer.
We also met up with Sue and Scott!
On Thursday night we attended the Synod Eucharist at the beautiful Phillips Chapel at Canterbury School.
Scott served as crucifer for that beautiful service!
It was wonderful seeing Sue and Scott again - we miss them so much!
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Midweek Evening Services:
Tuesday
This Tuesday Fr. Yossi will celebrate the Transfiguration of Christ with a Holy Communion Service starting at 6 pm. This will be a sung service with incense.
2. Wednesday
This past week Fr. Paul led our Wednesday Evening Prayer Service. He will also lead our Evening Prayer service this coming Wednesday at 6 pm.
Thank you Fr. Paul for taking the time to lead such beautiful Evening Prayer services!
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The men's fly fishing group met for the first time this past week and selected 'The Anglican Anglers' as the group's name!
Jim, a longtime fly fishing guide, is leader of the group.
The Anglican Anglers will hold their next meeting on Saturday, August 17 at 9 am.
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Our next Bible Study group starts in September as outlined below:
Have you ever desired to have a deeper relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? Have you ever wanted to cultivate this relationship by developing a better understanding of the Bible? Then join us Thursday's at 11 am starting September 5 at St. Peter's as Fr. Paul begins one of the best teaching series on the Bible, Dust to Glory. Renowned Christian scholar, Dr. R.C. Sproul leads us on a unique study tour as he explores the major themes, events, and people in the Bible. Dust to Glory will energize your study of the Bible, provide you with new insights, and improve your ability to read, understand, and apply Scripture to your life.
Please see Fr. Paul for more information!
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Levi is in training to become a crucifer and acolyte! He will lead the processional & recessional as well as put out the candles after services. Thank you Levi!
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Sunday, August 11, is our next pot luck luncheon! Please bring a dish to share!
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Our next Vestry meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 17 following the potluck luncheon.
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We had the three chairs used behind the altar reupholstered and refurbished. Thank you Rose Marie for arranging for this work to be done! They look beautiful!
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Its time to order new Ordo Calendar's. The calendars are $10 each for either the full size calendar or the pocket size. A sign up sheet will be posted downstairs and your order is due by August 18! Payment is due when we receive the calendars.
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The Annual Deanery Picnic
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