Holy Eucharist Rite I Fifth Sunday in Lent

April 28, 2019

8:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

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

Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers are on the right side; numbers preceded by SB are going to be

found in the Saint Peter Songbook.

**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.

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.

Peter’s. 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.

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF

ST. PETER BY-THE-LAKE

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The Word of the Lord

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

ENTRANCE He Lives Songbook 34

EASTER ACCLAMATION 323

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

People: The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

COLLECT FOR PURITY 323 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;

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And with thy spirit.

Celebrant: Let us pray,

Celebrant: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant

of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in

their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE FIRST READING: ACTS 5:27-32 Reader: When the temple police had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the

council. The high priest questioned them, saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this

name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this

man's blood on us." But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than any

human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging

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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him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give

repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the

Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

People: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 150 1 Hallelujah!

Praise God in his holy temple; *

praise him in the firmament of his power.

2 Praise him for his mighty acts; *

praise him for his excellent greatness.

3 Praise him with the blast of the ram's-horn; *

praise him with lyre and harp.

4 Praise him with timbrel and dance; *

praise him with strings and pipe.

5 Praise him with resounding cymbals; *

praise him with loud-clanging cymbals.

6 Let everything that has breath *

praise the Lord. Hallelujah!

THE SECOND READING: Revelation 1:4-8 Reader: John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was

and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful

witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving

his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account

all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God,

who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

People: Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE O for a thousand tongues to sing Hymnal 493 (1-3) Please stand.

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

People: Glory be to thee, O Lord.

THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 20:19-31 Gospeller: When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the

house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among

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them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side.

Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you.

As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said

to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you

retain the sins of any, they are retained."

But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the

mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side,

I will not believe."

A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the

doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said

to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side.

Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him,

"Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet

have come to believe."

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this

book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of

God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise be to thee, O Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev. Dr. Ron Taylor

~ (Silence follows the Sermon) ~

THE NICENE CREED 326 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:

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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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM VI 392 (said responsively by celebrant and congregation) Celebrant: In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence

Celebrant: For all people in their daily life and work;

People: For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Celebrant: For this community, the nation, and the world;

People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Celebrant: For the just and proper use of your creation;

People: For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Celebrant: For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;

People: For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Celebrant: For the peace and unity of the Church of God;

People: For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Celebrant: For [N. our Presiding Bishop, and N. (N.) our Bishop(s); and

for] all bishops and other ministers;

People: For all who serve God in his Church.

Celebrant: For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence The People may add their own petitions

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Celebrant: Hear us, Lord;

People: For your mercy is great.

Celebrant: We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence The People may add their own thanksgivings

Celebrant: We will exalt you, O God our King;

People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Celebrant: We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in

your eternal kingdom. Silence The People may add their own petitions

Celebrant: Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;

People: Who put their trust in you.

The Celebrant concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect.

CONFESSION OF SIN 393 Celebrant: We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence may be kept.

Minister and People: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;

in your compassion forgive us our sins,

known and unknown, things done and left undone;

and so uphold us by your Spirit

that we may live and serve you in newness of life,

to the honor and glory of your Name;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ABSOLUTION 360 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 with thy spirit.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE OFFERTORY

HYMN Doxology Old 100th

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.

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THE BIDDING PRAYER Celebrant: This is the table, not of the Church, but of God.

It is made ready for all.

So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little,

You who have been here often and you who have not been here long,

You who have tried to follow and those who struggle to find the path.

Come, because it is God who invites you.

It is God’s will that those who desire to do so should meet God here.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer C) 369 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.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

Celebrant: God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.

People: Glory to you for ever and ever.

Celebrant: At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space,

galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.

People: By your will they were created and have their being.

Celebrant: From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us

with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we

turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.

People: Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.

Celebrant: Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you

revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son,

born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.

People: By his blood, he reconciled us.

By his wounds, we are healed.

Celebrant: And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets,

apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to

you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

SANCTUS S-129

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

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Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.

Celebrant: And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water

and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood

of Jesus Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends,

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, gave thanks, 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."

Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,

Celebrant and People: We celebrate his death and resurrection,

as we await the day of his coming.

Celebrant: Lord God of our Fathers and Mothers: God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Sarah,

Rachel, and Rebekah; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at

work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace

only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy

Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his

name.

People: Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.

Celebrant: Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High

Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship,

from generation to generation.

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 LORD’S 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.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

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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.

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: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People: Therefore let us keep the feast.

FRACTION ANTHEM Sanctuary Songbook 89

Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary

Pure and holy, tried and true

With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living

Sanctuary for You

ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT

HYMN AT COMMUNION Let all mortal flesh keep silence Hymnal 324

POST COMMUNION PRAYER 339 Celebrant and People: Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that

thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body

and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and

goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy

Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy

everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy

grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast

prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the

Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end.

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 The day of resurrection! Hymnal 210

DISMISSAL

POSTLUDE

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Weekly prayers

Today we are thankful for and we pray for St. Mark’s [Gastonia]. We are also thankful for and we pray for our local area church, Tucker’s Grove United Methodist, and we pray the ministry of the Corner Table, ELCM, Lincoln Ready to Work, Alexander Community Concert Team, and the Hesed House of Hope.

We pray for all members of our armed forces and their families, especially Scott Allison, Chuck Amadi, Jackie Auten, Steve Benoit, Jonathan Black, Jared 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, Liz and Ben LaDew, The Lincolnton 30th Infantry Division, David Macbeth, Scott Morin, Tiffany Murphy, Brian Putney, 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

The Assurance of God’s Love The invitation is both awesome and terrifying: “Reach out your hand,” Jesus says to Thomas, the Thomas who would not believe. The invitation is ours as well. Reach out – touch – and be touched. Despite shattered dreams, despite grief, become touched by God, whose healing power is manifested in the glorious but still scarred body of the Risen Lord. Be touched by the power of Resurrection. Know, once and for all, that the promise of wholeness and new life is meant for you. Sometimes we may be unsure about whether God continues to bless and guide our lives. In the promise of Easter, we can see the evidence of resurrection in the world around us. Christ’s Resurrection reveals itself through our lives of grace – in the healing of those who are sick, in the promise we hold out to the dying, in the small, ordinary blessings of each day, and in the way we love and serve one another. Jesus’ resurrection invites us to look beyond the conflicts, fears, and failures of today to the promise of tomorrow. Like Thomas, we long for a lasting presence, for the assurance of God’s love and grace, for the power of the Risen Christ in our lives. “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Yes, the promise of wholeness and new life flowers daily before us – and blessed are we who believe in the simple signs of God’s love. (The Rev. Dr. Don Armentrout – Synthesis) Faithfully,

Father Ron

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The flowers today are given to the glory of God by

Marlene Payne in honor of her parents.

Servant Participants

Greeters: Emily Gentry,

Jane Lifsey

Acolytes: Carter Sliwoski,

John Stewart, Zackery Ireland

Readers: Libby Willis, Carole Rowell

Chalice Bearers: Linda Best,

Elaine Jacobs, Hope Paasch

Music: LeighAnn Johnston

Ushers: Cathy Melesh, Bob & Claire Tracy,

Dave Pittinaro

Altar Guild: Pamela Weed, Rene Sliwoski,

Kathy Campbell, Rebecca Smith, Nancy Brandt,

Jane Lifsey, Irene Stollery Linda Best, Karen

Horne, Laura Thornhill

Children’s Chapel: Bud & Jeanne Hawkins

PRE K – 5th Grade: No SS

Coffee Hour: Rowell & Crist

Financial updates

Thru 3.31.19

Income: Pledges Promised: $ 83, 247.00

Pledged Income Received: $ 101,054.17

Pledged Income Difference: $ 17,807.17

Other Income Budgeted: $ 8,902.98

Other Income Received: $ 9,318.98

Other Income Difference: $ 416.00

Total Income Budgeted: $ 92,149.98

Total Income Received: $ 94,343.46

Total Income Difference: $ (2,193.48)

Expenses:

Total Spending Budgeted (Including Mortgage P&I): $ 92,149.98

Total Amount Spent: $ 94,343.46

Budgeted Spending Difference: $ (2,193.48)

Notes: 1. To date, we have spent $2,193.48 more than budgeted

2. To date we have spent $ 16,029.69 less than we have collected.

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Upcoming Week Monday, April 29th

7PM AA (Fotinos)

Tuesday, _April 30th 6:30pm Kerygma 7PM Governor’s Landing HOA (Fotinos)

Wednesday, May 1st Noon Centering Prayer 6PM HB 7PM AC 7PM EFM

Thursday, May 2nd 1-5 PM Bridge (Fotinos)

Friday, May 3rd

Saturday, May 4th 10am-8pm Private Party (Furr)

Sunday, May 5th 9:30am ONE service: Celebration & Recognition Sunday

Reception to follow

ONLINE GIVING IS NOW

AVAILABLE!!

Online giving is fast, convenient and safe. The donor’s 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!

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

Upcoming Events

May 4th - Wease WALK

Attendance

Holy Week, 2019 Easter 2019 Tenebrae…60 7am…30

Maundy Thursday… 70 8:30am…120

Way of the Cross…30 10:30am…220

Good Friday…50

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Ministries Worship Acolytes Altar Guild Chalice Bearers Readers Ushers Nursery Children’s 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 Children’s Ministries Nursery/Chapel Education for Ministry Vacation Bible School ECW Parish Life Community

Fellowship EYC Youth Group Children’s Ministry Shepherd Groups DOK Men’s 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

Jesus Christ, Head of the Church

Clergy The Rt. Rev. José 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

Logan Lovelace, Parish Intern lovelacelc@gmail.com

Staff

Parish Administrator Kate D’Amato spbtlkate@yahoo.com

Parish Accountant Janice McGuire spbtljanice@yahoo.com

Nursery Staff Grimelda Alderman Teacher Liliana Johnston 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

Matt Gustis Senior Warden mgustis@msn.com Stewardship / Finance

Ron Horne Junior Warden ronaldhorne@hotmail.com Building & Grounds Lisa Anzalone Christian Formation Sherree Brady Technology Vikki Gaver Mission-Outreach, Worship/Liturgy

Cyndi Jarvis Mission- Outreach, Technology

Daniel Malyevac Stewardship/ Finance Ross Bulla Pastoral Care / Parish Life Ronnie Rudd Building & Grounds

Daphne Wagner Clerk of Vestry

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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 and Wed at 7PM. Handbells Wed at 6PM

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. If the concern is ongoing and you would like the name also listed in the NET and prayed for on Sunday mornings on a rotating basis over a long period, circle the name on the list. 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.

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. GRADUATES Graduating Seniors Sunday will be on May 12th. Please contact the church office if you have a member of the parish graduating this year from high school or college. Please let us know where you’re graduating from and your future plans. Contact Kate at spbtlkate@yahoo.com ASAP with name and details. SAVE THE DATE – We’re going to CELEBRATE! We are going to celebrate the completion of our Widening the Walls! May 5th We will have one service only at 9:30am. Brunch & recognitions will follow in Furr Hall.

HESED HOUSE UPDATE & THANKS FOURTH BED SPONSORSHIP FOR HESED HOUSE OF HOPE!!!!! You did it! With the love and generosity of our church, St Peter is now supporting the 4th bed at the homeless shelter for Lincoln County. With this commitment, we are asked to pray for: Bed #4 Four year old boy with a working mother Bed #7 Working female, 45-50 with a teenage son in the shelter Bed #8 Working female 40-45 Bed #11 Working male 45-50 PRAY that these residents that are working will be able to find affordable housing and can transition into a place of their own!! Claire Tracy, parish representative WIDEN THE WALLS THANK YOU! Dear St. Peter by-the-Lake family, Thank you to everyone that helped with the move-in activities into our new Nave, Narthex, parlor, classrooms, offices & music space. With your help, the move-in activities went smoothly & quickly this week. And as with any move, unpacking & organizing will take a bit longer. So, please be patient as you

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may see packed boxes in various locations……or better yet, ask the Christian Formation (Kina Cartee) and Music (Leigh Ann Johnston) leaders if they need help unpacking the boxes for their areas. The tremendous outpouring of support from our parishioners has just been awesome. I am truly blessed to be part of such a wonderful church family. With heartfelt appreciation, Sherree Brady Widen the Walls Team Leader

HOLY HAPPY HOUR NOTE NEW LOCATION!!! Sports Page Food & Spirits 179 Cross Center Drive Denver, NC 28037 THURSDAY, May 23rd 6:30 TO 8:00 PM It’s springtime – let’s get out and about and share some good laughs and good food! Bring a friend, someone who is thinking about checking out St. Peter’s, for a short gathering of fun and fellowship. This will be a great opportunity to connect with members of our parish. Or a great opportunity to bring a friend to check us out! Please check your calendars and mark you name below by May 19th, so that reservations can be made for our group. We look forward to mingling with you that evening. Please RSVP by May 19th, as NO SEATS can be added after that date. We have space for up to 50 of our friends!

COMMUNITY NEWS

RELAY FOR LIFE If you would like to purchase a Luminary in honor or memory of a loved one, there are forms on the table outside Furr Hall. Also available is an invite to all survivors and loved ones for the annual Relay for Life Survivors Dinner. Both forms are also found in the March NET. Please call Kate at the church office or email to katedamato@bellsouth.net if you have any questions.

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Welcome Visitors

Visitors, welcome and thank you for worshipping with us today. Please complete this form, detach from

your bulletin and place in the offering plate as it passes you today, or return to Kina Cartee.

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