THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

OF

ST. PETER BY-THE-LAKE

DENVER, NORTH CAROLINA

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

January 22, 2017 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

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St. Peter by-the-Lake Episcopal Church

Welcomes you

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.

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

Book of Common Prayer. **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.

The Word of the Lord

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

ENTRANCE I want to walk as a child of the light Hymnal 490

GENERAL ACCLAMATION 355 Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

COLLECT FOR PURITY 355 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 280

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;

The Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake

Denver, North Carolina

8:30 a.m. and 10:30a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

January 22, 2017

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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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and

proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole

world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with

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

THE FIRST READING: Isaiah 9:1-4 Reader: There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he

brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,

but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land

beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;

those who lived in a land of deep darkness -- on them light has shined.

You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy;

they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest,

as people exult when dividing plunder.

For the yoke of their burden,

and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor,

you have broken as on the day of Midian.

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

People: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 27:1, 5-9 spoken @ 8:30am 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom then shall I fear? *

the Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom then shall I be afraid?

5 One thing have I asked of the Lord;

one thing I seek; *

that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;

6 To behold the fair beauty of the Lord *

and to seek him in his temple.

7 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *

he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling

and set me high upon a rock.

8 Even now he lifts up my head *

above my enemies round about me.

9 Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation

with sounds of great gladness; *

I will sing and make music to the Lord.

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Psalm 27:1, 5-9 sung @ 10:30am

REFRAIN: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

REFRAIN: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom then shall I fear? *

the Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom then shall I be afraid?

REFRAIN: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

5 One thing have I asked of the Lord;

one thing I seek; *

that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;

6 To behold the fair beauty of the Lord *

and to seek him in his temple.

REFRAIN: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

7 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *

he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling

and set me high upon a rock.

8 Even now he lifts up my head *

above my enemies round about me.

9 Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation

with sounds of great gladness; *

I will sing and make music to the Lord.

REFRAIN: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

THE SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Reader: Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus

Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions

among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same

purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are

quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of

you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to

Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Was Paul

crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank

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God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one

can say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the

household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized

anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the

gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might

not be emptied of its power.

For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are

perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

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

People: Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN I come with Joy to meet my Lord Hymnal 304 (1-3)

Please stand. (Children ages 3 years – 3rd grade dismissed to Children’s Chapel.)

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

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 4:12-23 Gospeller: When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He

left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory

of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet

Isaiah might be fulfilled:

“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,

on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light,

and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.”

From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven

has come near.”

As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is

called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they

were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish

for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went

from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother

John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called

them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and

proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and

every sickness among the people.

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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THE SERMON Rev. Dr. Ron Taylor ~ (Silence follows the Sermon) ~

THE NICENE CREED 358 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:

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.

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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

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.

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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 also with you.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it,

or lay a hand upon it, and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or

place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be

consecrated.

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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.

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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 forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

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: [Alleluia.] Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People: Therefore let us keep the feast. [Alleluia.]

ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT

HYMN AT COMMUNION My God, thy table now is spread Hymnal 321

POST COMMUNION PRAYER 365 Celebrant and People:

Eternal God, heavenly Father,

you have graciously accepted us as living members

of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,

and you have fed us with spiritual food

in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.

Send us now into the world in peace,

and grant us strength and courage

to love and serve you

with gladness and singleness of heart;

through Christ our Lord. 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 On Christ the Solid Rock Songbook 80

DISMISSAL

POSTLUDE

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The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by

Karen and Tony Drum in memory Ada and Sage Drum .

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Servant Participants

Greeter Mal Campbell

Acolytes Mason Rudd,

Michelle Stewart, Joe Hamby

Readers Richard Wilson, Chris Thornhill

Chalice Bearers Linda Best,

Courtenay Smith, Frances Smith

Music Leigh Ann Johnston

Ushers

Clara Alexander,

Bill Lifsey, Jim Racz, David Smith

Jr. Usher: Zachary Ireland

Altar Guild

Linda Best, Charlotte Garbarino,

Kathy Campbell, Nancy Brandt,

Denyse Naylor, Irene Stollery,

Pat & Dick Wilson, Jane Lifsey, Rene Sliwoski

Children’s Chapel

Patty Duggan, Cyndi Jarvis

Coffee Hour

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Weekly prayers

Today we are thankful for and we pray for Grace, Mangalplur Pastorate. We also pray for local area church, Lebanon United Methodist; and we pray for our Parish Administrator, Accountant, Christian Formation Director, Nursery, and all of our staff members. We pray for those who are Emergency Responders, and those who serve in Law enforcement, especially: Bart Arnold, Ross Bulla, Melvin Mathias, Chris Moody, Bailey Parton, David Plyler, and Ellen Schmieder as we continue to pray for world peace.

A Word From the Rev. Dr. Ron Taylor

Light In The Darkness Light coming to those in darkness is a recurring theme during the Epiphany season. In the Old Testament passage, the Prophet Isaiah uses the imagery of light to describe the hope and joy of Israel after their liberation from oppression. In their suffering and despair, the people “see only distress and darkness.” But this darkness is not the final word – they will be redeemed, as darkness is turned into light in the coming new age of peace and justice. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light: those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shined.” (Synthesis, January 22nd, 2017) Faithfully, Father Ron

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The Episcopal Church of

Saint Peter By-The-Lake

8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, NC 28037 Phone: (704) 483-3460 Fax: (704) 483-3456

Web: www.saintpeterbythelake.net

ONLINE GIVING IS 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!

ATTENDANCE

January 15, 2017

8:30am ………50

10:30am ………150

Monies collected year to date 1/15/2017: $16,124.50

Budgeted year to date: $22,875.90 Under: $(6,751.40)

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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

The Reverend Beth Lilly, Assisting Priest (Retired) motherbeth@gmail.com

Staff

Parish Administrator Kate D’Amato spbtlkate@yahoo.com

Parish Accountant Janice McGuire spbtljanice@yahoo.com

Nursery Staff Courtney Pruett Lead Teacher Madison Widener Assistant

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

Daniel Malyevac Senior Warden malyevac@bellsouth.net Bill Reid Junior Warden billreid5@gmail.com Building/Grounds Lisa Anzalone Stephanie Heil Christian Formation/ Pastoral Care Connie Mathis Christian Formation/ Newcomers Cathy Melesh Christian Formation / Newcomers Ross Bulla Matt Gustis Leo Soorus Mission / Outreach Daphne Wagner Clerk of Vestry

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

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

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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

† ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE - Adult choir practices Sunday 9:30am and Wednesday 7:00pm

† HANDBELLS PRACTICE Bell choir practices Wednesday 6:00pm

† CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS FOR EDUCATION

The ECW will now collect Campbell Soup labels for the UNITY PRESBYTERIAN

PRESCHOOL where Karen Taylor works!

PLEASE CLIP YOUR LABELS on the cut-out dashes around the UPC and Points section

and put them in Karen’s church mailbox. Thank you!

† COUPS FOR TROOPS Charlotte at CHS Lincoln is collecting coupons for our servicemen and

their families. These coupons can be expired up to 3 months. There is no need to cut them out.

Anyone that wants to bring coupons in can put them in the Garbarino’s mailbox or you can email

them with questions at gabbyzach@yahoo.com. Thank you!

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.

† ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

January 29th @ 10:30am Year end-reports for all ministry team chairs are due by January 23rd.

They will be included in our annual parish report, which will be given to all parish members at the

annual meeting on January 29th.

† St. Peter’s News †

January 22, 2017

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† ALEXANDER COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES Seventh Season 2016 - 2017

“…providing diverse musical experiences that engage, entertain, and inspire”

Duo “2”

Sunday, February 12th, at 3:00 p.m.

Duo “2” – Peter Bloom, flutist, and Mary Jane Rupert, pianist — come to us from the Boston,

MA, area. They have been heralded as “the very best players playing at the height of their

powers.” They have garnered consistent acclaim for creative programming and compelling

performances, ranging from the great works of the European masters to the stellar new

pieces of today’s composers. Champions of American music, they have performed

internationally and across the U.S. Duo “2” will charm you with their beautiful phrasing,

consummate duet passages, and superb technical flair Reception to meet the musicians, with

refreshments, follows the concert. Adults $15, seniors and students $10, children under 12

free. For advance tickets or reservations, phone 704-489-6249 or e-mail spbtlkate@yahoo.com.

† COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP

Sign ups have begun for 2017 Coffee Hour dates! Choose your favorite weekend and put

your name down! Everyone loves the coffee, fellowship, and connection provided each

week after services. Thank you for your help!

† IMPORTANT WEEKLY UPDATE NEWS If you have not been receiving Weekly Updates from us, you may have been taken off the

distribution list due to a program glitch. If you would like to be put back on our Update list there

is a simple fix. You need to send an email to deliverability@icontact.com and simply request to be

back on the list as a subscriber for Saint Peter-by-the-Lake, Account #788149. That should get you

back in communication with us! Contact Kate at the church office if you have questions.

† New Adult Sunday Series:

LISTENING LIKE THE APOSTLES

What would you do if or when you did not know what to do? How would you know

what to do? What can God do through you? How did the Apostles listen to God? How

did the Apostles know what to do, as they continued their lives with God in Jesus Christ?

FAITH OF A MOCKING BIRD In The Faith of a Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, we will use

Lee’s beloved characters to explore Christian faith, theology, and ethics. Join Scout,

Atticus Finch, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson in this study considering God’s world

and what it all means.

† We are also beginning a new series in our Youth Class - but we need leaders!

If you are willing to spend some time with some of the best of SPBTL for a few Sunday

mornings as we move into the new year, please let Kina know.

† EYC January 22nd – Fatal Vision Program

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† LENTEN MADNESS

You will hear 5 basic biographical facts

about each of the Saints listed in the

Round of 32. Please pick which Saint you

would like to appear in next week's

competition and write their name on the

corresponding line of the Saintly 16. For instance, in Thomas Beckett vs. Barnabas, if you

are voting for Barnabas write his name in the line beside the two. At the conclusion of

each evening’s program, please turn in your bracket to Kina Cartee, so that she may tally

the winners. You do not need to fill out the entire bracket, only fill out who will move to

next week. Then you must return next Wednesday to play the next round!

I need 16 people ages 7th Grade-Adults who are willing to get in character and join in the

fun for each week that they stay in the game. No practices, no memorization, but the

better you know your character and the information that I give you each week – the more

likely you are to WIN! Please sign your name below if you are interested in playing. We

will have a short meeting following the ASH WEDNESDAY Service to go over any

questions. All of the Saintly 16 will be assigned and given their first round of

information to share on March 9th. Please sign up if you are willing to become a saint!

COMMUNITY NEWS

† NEWS FROM THE LAKE NORMAN COVEKEEPERS

Our meetings will resume at 7 pm on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at our normal venue (East

Lincoln Fire Department, 206 S. Pilot Knob Road, Stanley) with guest speaker Tom Carroll, world-

travelled nature photographer. Plan now on attending this informative and wide-ranging

presentation of fascinating wildlife photography. For more information, contact Ben Benoit (704-

489-6249).

THANK YOU!!

Dear St. Peter Family, Thank you so much for all the cards, visits, meals, chauffeuring, and love

shown to me during my surgery recovery. Even though I could not drive for 8 weeks, I never felt

“trapped” at home due to your visits and the outings you took me on. Your loving support was a

constant boon to my spirit and aided my recovery. You are such a blessing.

Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! ~ Sherree Brady

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Gaining Momentum! Last week we shared an overview of the next

stage of our Widen the Walls growth project,

the Feasibility Study. Very shortly, we will

survey every member of our church family. We will be asking your response to a request

for your spiritual and potential financial commitment to a building expansion. Please

remember, we’re not asking you to give at this time; that will come in a Capital

Campaign if the feasibility study indicates your support. Your responses will be

gathered by The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) to ensure your privacy and

confidentiality.

So, we’ll be asking you some questions. You can also ask us questions if you wish. Our

leadership has been available personally and by phone. We’ve added an email,

spbtlwtw@yahoo.com, so if you prefer to send us an electronic question or comment, you

can. Our Widen the Walls leadership will respond to your questions.

Yes, it’s starting off as an exciting new year. We look forward to a fruitful, thoughtful

dialogue as we continue to explore expanding to serve our congregation and commuity.

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2016 continued to be a wonderful year of outreach for Saint Peter by-the-Lake and

our involvement with The Corner Table Soup Kitchen Ministry in Newton, NC. Throughout the

year, many parishioners from St. Peter have volunteered to host meals, head up cook teams to

prepare meals and serve the many people coming into The Corner Table. This year, in fact, we

have gone from hosting four meals to now, six.

History:

The Corner Table, Inc. is a soup kitchen ministry which is a non-profit organization which opened

its doors in January of 2002. Led by Rev. Beth Lilly and Rev. Brant Hoots, and other clergy in the

Newton and Conover areas, as well as by several other interested citizens of Eastern Catawba

County, The Corner Table was founded with the spirit of an open door and open hearts with the

desire to feed any hungry men, women and children who are in need in the surrounding areas. It

is assumed that not only does a person have hunger of body, they have hunger of soul: both are

nourished at The Corner Table. Those who serve as volunteers find nourishment in their service

to their brothers and sisters in need. An atmosphere of hope and joy is what fills the air each day,

along with the aroma of whatever delicious meal one of the volunteer cook teams has prepared.

On any given day during the week, The Corner Table is a very busy place. Executive Director

Summer Lee Jenkins and Food / Volunteer Manager Tina Campbell have the guests’ best interests

in mind as they operate this busy soup kitchen. Donations of food and funds arrive each day. New

faces appear among the guests every week.

As we begin 2017, Jim Racz has agreed to represent SPBTL on the Board of Directors of The Corner

Table. Jim, along with his wife, Pat, have long been very active at The Corner Table.

Our next SPBTL host meal will be January 23, 2017. Our Corner Table bulletin board and sign up

list is in the hallway between Fotinos and Furr hall. Sign up today to help in 2017!

To continue this important ministry to feed the hungry in our community, we need your support.

Whether it’s a financial donation, or your gift to volunteer time, it’s vital to the success of The

Corner Table.

Bob Tracy, Outreach Representative

A monthly highlight of organizations we support with our Time, Talent and Treasure.

FOCUS ON MISSION - OUTREACH TEAM And do not neglect doing good and sharing; for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16

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Upcoming Events

January 29th Annual Parish Meeting

February 12th Alexander Community Concert Series – The Duo ‘2’

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Welcome Visitors & Members

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.

Members, please use this form to share prayer request and praise reports,

along with request for information on our various programs and ministries,

and to indicate your willingness to be a part of/volunteer for any of our

programs. Detach and place in the offering plate, or return to Kina Cartee.

Date:______________________ Service I attended: ___________________________________

Name:___________________________ Spouse’s Name:________________________________

Children’s Name(s) and Age(s):____________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

□ Single □ Married □20s □30s □40s □50s □60+

Address:_______________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________ State:__________ Zip:__________________

Primary Phone: ________________________________________________________________

E-Mail:_______________________________________________________________________

□I would like to be added to the mailing list

I am: □a 1st time guest □ new to the Denver area □a member of St. Peter by-the-Lake

Prayer Requests: _______________________________________________________________

Praise Reports: ________________________________________________________________

I would like more information on how I can help with/be involved with: ___________________

______________________________________________________________________________

I would like information on: □Membership □Baptism □Confirmation □Birth-6th Grade

Programs □7-12th Grade Programs □Young Adults □Singles □Adult Formation/Bible Study

□Senior Adults □Music Ministry □Men’s/Women’s Groups □Other:__________________

□I would like someone from SPBTL to visit me. □I would like more information via telephone

or email (circle one).

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Special Servant Schedules are out

for January and February

(available on our website and in the

Jan NET).

Please check your calendar and if you

have a conflict, please arrange for

your substitute. The person

scheduled the week before or the

week after is usually very happy to switch weeks.

Thank you!