8-30-2015 NEW Rite II 14th Week of Pentecost.pub
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8-30-2015 NEW Rite II 14th Week of Pentecost.pub
Faith - By Rev. Bert Eaton We have all heard many Bible stories about Faith. To the woman in the crowd with the hemorrhage, Jesus says "Daughter, your FAITH has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease." To a blind man, Jesus says "Go; your FAITH has made you well." And immediately he regained his sight and followed Jesus. Jesus tells the disciples, "If you have FAITH the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." He also tells them (and US), "Whatever you ask for in prayer with FAITH, you will receive." Faith. We know we are supposed to have it! But what IS it? "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1) Abraham was the ultimate example of faith to first century Jews. He packed up all his family and possessions and “Went out not knowing where he was to go” because God told him to. Abraham ACCEPTS the assurance, even though it is impossible to see, almost impossible to imagine. Such faith seems so overwhelming to me. It is so hard for me not to be purely rational and practical. But faith does not make us put our brains away. God created us intelligent and rational. Faith does not replace intelligence, IT ADDS TO IT! We know that we have Left and Right sides of brain, analytical and poetic sides. Faith is like another side of the brain! It ADDS to our understanding of the universe and the Lord God Almighty. Faith allows us to understand the world, and its creator, in a new and exciting way! Faith does NOT require us to put our brain in neutral. It does NOT require us to ignore everything we know is true. It invites us to know and understand more. But Faith IS a leap. Faith DOES challenge us to see the world in new and different ways. And it DOES require us to take risks. We must occasionally let go of what the world has always told us is true. Now is a time when the world seems to be spinning faster and faster and so much seems to be changing. Technology allows us to do things we couldn't even dream were possible just 20 years ago. There IS security and comfort in believing only what we can see and feel and understand. And yet God challenges us to have Faith, "the assurance of things HOPED FOR, the conviction of things NOT SEEN." The Challenge is always to “LET GO and LET GOD” Let Go of Concerns and Conceptions. And Let God handle EVERYTHING in His time and way. This is not easy. It requires faith. Yet it is what God challenges us to do if we are to live the abundant life He wants for us. "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Please Keep in your Prayers…. Our Parish Members: Carol Eaton, Debbie Pur ser , Bill Ayer s, Lenny Fike, The Jones Family, Brian Br ackin, Jamie McGlaughon, Fleming Best, Sally Dittoe, Sarah Phillips, Will, Lauren, Benji Williams, Bobbi Strope, Susan Henderson, Betty McGurn, Patti Baucom, Evelyn Fetzer, Vic Yeck, Jo Ann Riddle, Fran Swift, Alan, Jessica & Tyler Br inson, Alyssa Capps, Jeanne Thomson, John, Linda & Tim Stavesky, Hank Vroom, Joe Kerensky, Rick Vanek Our Family and Friends: J.R. Mar ion,Carol J ones, Gene Stein, Parise Car ney, Lynne Wester bur g, Doris Tar pe, Lynne Peter son, Mike Stevens, Trudy Payne, Barbara, Dave, Diana, Cissy, Andrew Leggett, Kathy Grimes, Stewart McLaughlin, Victoria S., Bridget, Margaret Kadar, Beth Ross, McKenzie, Katie & Casey Butter wick, Emma Kinkle, Jamie Patr ick, Sean Stokes, Farrington and Betts Families, Cameron Yopp, Pam Br own Linzer , Emma Ingles, Althea Mager, Veronica Petrie, Michelle & Norm, Cameron, Carol & Ruth, Rusty, Kathy, Amelia Stroff, Julie Shields, Tom T., Barbara Eubanks, David & Laura Burns, Maggie McLachlan, Megan Gr iffiths, Jessica Littlefield, Sheila Sharpe, Suzanne, Donna Neebe, Maurice White, Fr. Steve Clar k, Lib & Dwight Pr imm, Rosa Smallwood, Lanette Bar bour , Bobby Stanley Our Deployed Parishioners, Family and Friends: Kemper J ones & Matthew Champney For those Studying for Ordination: Sar ah Smith For our Newly Baptized - James Austin McClanahan and his Family Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Grace Church, Trenton Albemarle Deanery The Very Rev. John Bonner, Dean San Esteban, San Pedro De Marcoris Birthdays – 8/31 Shirl Brilakis, , 9/1 Gini Schopfel, 9/7 Jeanne Jones, 9/11 Linda Collins, 9/12 Jim Vroom, 9/12 Andrew Boucher, 9/17 Melanie Foster & Matthew Vroom, 9/20 Gary Gilliken, 9/21 John Strope Anniversaries - 9/3 Lou & Evelyn Wegman, 9/11 Mike & Elaine Stroff, 9/18 Carl & Sally Dittoe The Altar Flowers have been placed by Jo Ann Riddle in Honor of her dog Sunny and all our loving pets, who are our four-legged family members! 8 Who to Contact Mark your Calendars for September 20th! Sunday School is returning for grades K-5th! Class will begin immediately following the children's sermon and will end in time for Communion. 2015-2016 teachers are Courtney McDonald, Jean Hislop, and Anne Hume who will teach on a rotational basis. We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with the children in our parish! More information will be shared at our congregational meeting on 9/13. Please contact us if you have any questions or to enroll your child/grandchild. LEMONADE AND COOKIES— COOKIES—The Youth Group will be selling Lemonade and Cookies at the Lobster Sale. If you would like to help with some homemade goodies and treats they can sell, please contact Rick or Sandra! Men's Bible Study/Social will crank back up on 9/14 at 6 PM in the parish hall! We meet at 6 PM, have some dinner then study the bible for a bit. Usually done by 7:30! Good food, good fellowship, and usually lively conversation! If you haven't tried it before, give it a try, We would love to have you. Questions? Contact Father Bert, or Larry Lupus at 252-728-0009. The MULLET FESTIVAL is just TWO months away!!! (October 10th & 11th) AND St. Peter’s will be sponsoring a booth at the Mullet Festival! We are looking for some nice crafty items to sell. Some items would be: fishing lures, fishing bobbers, bird houses, bird feeders, painted decorative crafts, Seasonal/ Halloween/Thanksgiving items, flower pots, decorations, handmade sweaters, socks, hand crafted wooden toys or decorative lawn and garden items, etc. Please either e-mail or call Rosemary at [email protected] or 910-750-4157 with your ideas. Your assistance is most appreciated. 2 NAME MINISTRY EMAIL TELEPHONE Fr. Bert Priest [email protected] 910-326-4757 Francine Sabisch Parish Admin [email protected] 910-326-4757 Sharon Veitch Music Director [email protected] 910-265-8939 Becky Laws Treasurer [email protected] 910-602-2486 Rick Loucks Youth Director [email protected] 252-393-3951 Janet Payne Gini Schopel Pat Thomas Jean Stack Jean Hislop Daughters of the King (DOK) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 252-646-5477 252-354-4662 252-393-1289 Gini Schopfel Pat Thomas Janet Payne Elaine Stroff Shirl Brilakis Altar Guild Kathy Cristofaro Element Bearer See schedule or call office Rick Loucks Pam Likens Acolytes [email protected] [email protected] Robert & Sophia Veitch Nursery Larry Lupus Fr. Bert Men’s Fellowship 910-340-4900 See above Coffee Hour 252-354-4662 252-393-1289 252-646-5477 252-354-3961 252-393-3951 252-393-3827 910-595-5601 [email protected] [email protected] 252-728-0009 910-326-4757 Our Calendar of Events Sundays After 10 am Service 9:00 am Knitting Group 2nd & 4th Sundays 3rd Sunday Mondays after coffee hour RETURNING 9/14 Wednesdays Wednesdays Will return in the Fall 12:15 pm 1 pm Healing Service Scripture Study Swansboro Care Givers Support Group LOBSTER FEST October Christian Faith Formation Choir Practice Will return in the fall Youth Group Daughters of the King Men’s Bible Study/Social SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH! 2nd Weekend in October St. Peters Mullet Festival Booth Coffee Hour - August 30th Gayle Stone Children’s Sermon - 8/30 Jean Hislop Altar Guild – September - Lillian Corkum & Connie Dugan We are in need of some Coffee Hour Hosts! If you are interested, please sign up on the small bulletin board in the hallway. Need more info? Please see Shirl Brilakis! MINISTRY SCHEDULE 10 am USHERS ELEMENT ACOLYTE CHALICE LESSONS VESTRY August 30th Bob Vroom & Kathy Jan Mashburn & Johnathan Hannah, Laura Fern, Carolina Shirl Brilakis Claire Loucks Nancy Swansiger September 6th Richard & Karen Pilson Jones Family Claire & Emma Jill Mancini Lauren Williams Anne Hume 9 am Service September 13th Garrett, Anne & Bob Jones Family Lisa Dabney Jean Hislop Beth Osborn Rosemary Dow The Maine Lobsters Are Coming! St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church Saturday, September 19th, 2015 Noon un(l 3:00 pm Live $16.00 or Cooked $19.00 Lobsters will be sold by advance orders only and the order deadline is Sunday, September 13th. Purchase lobsters from the parishioners or the church office. (910-326-4757) For more informa(on, contact Anne Hume at [email protected]. Net proceeds will help fund our outreach programs. LOBSTER TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Please see Anne or Garrett Hume to get your tickets TODAY!! Please note the following: 1. We are selling Lobsters only - not Lobster Dinners 2. Lobsters may be purchased Live or Cooked 3. Please have your customers choose a time for pickup if hey want theirs cooked. Times are on the tickets. 4. ALL orders and money are due no later than Sept. 13th 5. We don’t deliver, but you are certainly welcome to deliver to your customers! 6. Net proceeds benefit our Outreach Ministries. TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE - IN THE OFFICE OR SEE ANNE HUME!!! 6 Do you have old/new jewelry or beads you no longer want? Melanie Westmeier is looking for beads and jewelry to make jewelry to sell at our Mullet Festival Booth this October! If you have some you’d like to donate to the cause, please drop off in the box on the windowsill in the connector. Also, if you have any Michael’s coupons, she’ll gladly use those too! FROM OUR VESTRY… For the past decade, St. Peter’s facilities have served us well and required a minimum amount of time and treasure. We give thanks to the dedicated parishioners whose devotion and talent have made this possible. The time has come for a concerted, church-wide effort to revitalize St. Peter’s. Earlier this year the vestry made a list of needs and hosted a parish work day. Many things have since been crossed off the list. Some projects remain that require additional funds or specialized skills. A detailed description of the tasks and costs was recently shared in the bulletin- a copy is posted on the bulletin boards in the hallway and on the Members Only Section of our website - www.saintpetersbythesea.org. There are also few extra printed copies at the back of the church. The responsibility for revitalizing St Peter’s belongs to us all. As critical as it is to reach the financial target, it is significant to have everyone contribute something. We will be tracking both financial and participation goals on charts in the parish hall. Please spend a moment to prayerfully consider what you can donate toward this mission. Thank you for being part of this important revitalization effort. With this said, we are within only $2000 of our goal! STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - OFFERTORY July 31st BUDGET PERIOD ACTIVITY OVER (UNDER) YOU ARE INVITED! September 13th Immediately following our Income $18,092.00 $15,602.35 ($2,489.65) Expenses $18,936.00 $18,094.12 $844.00 EXPENSE OVER(UNDER) $114,292.42 $120,937.20 ($6,644.78) INCOME EXPENSE OVER(UNDER) $217,090.00 $227,234.00 ($10,144.00) ONE - 9 am Service Continental Breakfast FISCAL YEAR TO DATE INCOME Please plan to be there. WE NEED ALL OF YOU! 4 FISCAL YEAR