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Holy Eucharist: Rite II

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 13, 2019

8:30 a.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 O for a thousand tongues to sing Hymnal 493

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 (spoken at 8:30) Hymnal S-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;

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may

continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with

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

THE FIRST READING: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Reader: These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the

remaining elders among the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom

Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.

Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from

Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat what they produce.

Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in

marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. But seek

the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in

its welfare you will find your welfare.

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

People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 66:1-8 (spoken at 8:30) 1 Be joyful in God, all you lands; *

sing the glory of his Name;

sing the glory of his praise.

2 Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! *

because of your great strength your enemies cringe before you.

3 All the earth bows down before you, *

sings to you, sings out your Name."

4 Come now and see the works of God, *

how wonderful he is in his doing toward all people.

5 He turned the sea into dry land,

so that they went through the water on foot, *

and there we rejoiced in him.

6 In his might he rules for ever;

his eyes keep watch over the nations; *

let no rebel rise up against him.

7 Bless our God, you peoples; *

make the voice of his praise to be heard;

8 Who holds our souls in life, *

and will not allow our feet to slip.

THE SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Reader: Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David-- that is my

gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the

word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they

may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. The saying is sure:

If we have died with him, we will also live with him;

if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;

if we are faithless, he remains faithful--

for he cannot deny himself.

Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are to avoid wrangling over words,

which does no good but only ruins those who are listening. Do your best to present yourself to

God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the

word of truth.

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

People: Thanks be to God.

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SEQUENCE Bless the Lord my soul Songbook 15 Please stand.

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

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 17:11-19 Gospeller: On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria

and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they

called out, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" When he saw them, he said to them, "Go

and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them,

when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated

himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, "Were not ten

made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give

praise to God except this foreigner?" Then he said to him, "Get up and go on your way; your faith

has made you well."

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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;

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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

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.

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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 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 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,

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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 A) 361

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.

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give

thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. (Preface of the day.) Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the

company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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: Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and,

when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent

Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us,

to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will,

a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread;

and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, 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; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them,

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.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant

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And People: Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

Celebrant: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise

and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy

food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive

this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us

with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of

the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

Danish 3-fold

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.

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 Take my life, and let it be consecrated Hymnal 707

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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.

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Larry and Marianne Boles

In honor of their wedding anniversary.

Servant Participants

Licensed Lay Asst: Andy Parton

Greeters: Diane Johnson,

Courtenay Smith

Acolytes: Libby Motto,

Freya & Greta Gustis

Chalice Bearers: Mason Rudd,

Patty & Pat Duggan

Music: Leigh Ann Johnston

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

DISMISSAL

POSTLUDE

Readers: Jennifer Baker, Josette Anzalone

Ushers: Jennifer Baker, Dave Pittinaro, Gra

Wagner, Sara Motto

Altar Guild: Kay & Jack Herring, Claire & Bob

Tracy, Karen Taylor, Michele Moss, Marge

Fairbanks, Jill McPeak, Betsy Clements, Cathy

Melesh, Betty Emmerson

Children’s Chapel: Holly & Dan Finch

Coffee Hour: ~~

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Weekly prayers

Today we are thankful for and we pray for Grace Church [Asheville], Grace [Morganton], Grace Church in the Mountains [Waynesville], Grace Mountainside Church [Robbinsville]. We are also thankful for and we pray for our local area church, Lake Norman Lutheran, and we lift up in prayer our Liturgy and Worship Tea.

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 The Rev. Dr. Ron Taylor

Healing the Outcast & Alienated This Sunday’s Gospel narrates how Jesus even-handedly healed nine Jewish lepers and one Samaritan. A double outcast in Jewish society as both Samaritan and leper, he found companionship with other outcasts, Jewish lepers who lived with him on the margin of two societies, “along the borders of Samaria and Galilee.” Jesus, true to the Jewish tradition centered on Jerusalem, told all ten lepers to “go and show yourselves to the priests” in Jerusalem, who could alone certify their restoration to health and to normal society. All ten did so, but one – unwelcome, perhaps, in Jerusalem – returned to the Temple of the New Covenant, Jesus himself. “He threw himself on his face at the feet of Jesus and spoke His praises. This man was a Samaritan.” The faith of the Samaritan healed not only leprosy but also alienation from God, the alienation from which all peoples suffer: “Your faith has been your salvation.”…This Samaritan received at the hands of Jesus more than he had hoped for, that healing of alienation that we all need, no matter what nation or tribe we call our own… The Second letter to Timothy comes from an outcast as well, one thrown into Jail for his identification with the outcast who death set humankind free. “This is the Gospel I preach; in preaching it I suffer as a criminal, even to the point of being thrown into chains – but there is no chaining the Word of God!” (Patrick J. Ryan – ‘America’, October 1992) Faithfully, Father Ron

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Upcoming Week Monday October 14th

7PM AA (Fotinos) 7PM 12th Night Practice (Furr)

Tuesday October 15th 6:30pm Kerygma

Wednesday October 16th 6pm Handbells

6:30pm Centering Prayer (Downstairs) 7pm Adult Choir 7PM EFM

Thursday October 17th 11AM Rector’s Bible Study

1-5 PM Bridge (Furr) 630PM WCA (Fotinos)

Friday October 18th Valle Crucis Parish Retreat

Saturday October 19th Valle Crucis Parish Retreat 10am-Noon DAR (Fotinos) 11am-3pm Private event (Parlor)

Sunday October 20th 8:30AM HE 8:30AM Nursery Available 9:30AM Christian Formation

10:30AM HE

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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

OCTOBER 18th – 20th Valle Crucis Weekend OCTOBER 27th St. Francis Blessing of the Animals 3pm NOVEMBER 14th Altar Guild Dinner

Attendance

October 6th

8:30am…..50

10:30…..120

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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 [email protected]

The Reverend Judith Cole, Deacon [email protected] Pastoral Care Team/Lay Eucharistic Ministers

Staff

Parish Administrator Kate D’Amato [email protected]

Parish Accountant Janice McGuire [email protected]

Nursery Staff Grimelda Alderman Teacher Lilianna Johnston Teacher

Programs

Director of Christian Formation & Newcomer Ministry Kina Cartee [email protected]

Music

Organist and Director of the Music Leigh Ann Johnston [email protected]

Vestry

Matt Gustis Senior Warden [email protected] Stewardship / Finance

Ron Horne Junior Warden [email protected] 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 [email protected] as a Word document or place a hardcopy in the mailbox for Parish Administrator.

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 [email protected] (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.

2020 BOOMER RETREAT – YOUR CONFIRMATION IS NEEDED BY NOVEMBER 1ST The 2020 Boomer Retreat will be held at a new location -- the Trinity Episcopal Conference Center located on the North Carolina Outer Banks near Salter Path, NC. Trinity Center is the major conference and summer camp facility for the Diocese of Eastern North Carolina and offers modern lodging, three meals per day and wonderful natural beauty of the outer banks. RESERVATIONS have been made for 12 rooms for May 11th - May 14th, so space is limited. Please check out the Trinity Center website for additional details and history at www.trinityctr.com. Please contact the Lunneys at 704-578-4616 for more info. DAUGHTERS OF THE KING QUARTERLY GATHERINGS

AUTUMN GATHERING -Thursday, October 10th

CHRISTMAS TEA - Thursday, December 5th. More information will be forthcoming. Please feel free to contact Josette Anzalone Cell/Text 919-939-0759 with any questions. 12th Night Sign ups Sign up NOW to be a part of 12th Night this coming January! Follow Me In Merry Measure will be our production this year and we are looking for folks who have acting or singing talent, or those that wish they had talent, or those that like to have fun! See the board in Fotinos Hall for opportunities. ALEXANDER COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES 3 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2019 Henry Lebedinsky, Pianist, with Reginald Mobley, Countertenor – “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” – inspiring music by black composers, from art songs to spirituals A reception to meet and greet the musicians will follow. For more information, tickets, or reservations, contact Ben Benoit at 704-489-6249 or SPBTL at [email protected]

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ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR – THE YEAR 2020! The Altar Flower Calendar has arrived and is posted in Furr Hall Lobby Entrance! Everyone is welcome to sign up to give flowers for thanksgivings, celebrations, or memorials. During Lent and Advent only greenery is used on the altar and we need sign-ups for those dates also. Please print One Name or Family per Date. Let’s fill our 2020 Calendar quickly! More detailed information about giving flowers & greenery for our Altar will be in the Oct. & Nov. NETS. THANK YOU THANK YOU The Stewardship Committee would like to thank parishioners who participated in this year's Stewardship video. Special thanks go to Phil Shapiro, Sarah Anne Lazorik, Pamela Weed and Beth Lunney for their efforts in producing the presentation. Also, thanks to those who spoke about their heartfelt reasons for volunteering, participating and giving to St. Peter by-the-Lake: Jim, Stephanie, Abbey and Emily Heil; Frances Smith; Jessica, Zack and Madison Ireland; Hal and Claudia Shinn; Bud and Jeanne Hawkins; Dick Lunney; Eileen Kosmala; Daphne and Gra Wagner; Connie and Diane Mathis; Carole Rowell; MacKenzie Weed; Grayson and Hunter Brady; and Zoe Jarman.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS October 27th at 3pm we will meet in the Memorial Garden where Fr. Ron will bless those four legged (or two legged, winged, or finned) loved ones!

COMMUNITY NEWS THE LAKE NORMAN COVEKEEPERS 7 pm, Thursday, October 24, 2019 The Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake Guest Speaker: Dr. Brett Hartis, Duke Energy Aquatic Plants The Lake Norman Covekeepers and all interested residents will meet at 7:00 p.m. on October 24. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Brett Hartis, the lead scientist for Duke Energy’s Aquatic Plant Management Program, with advanced degrees in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. His work for NCSU, Tennessee Valley Authority, and Duke Energy has focused on aquatic plant management, including addressing threats posed by invasive plants, the development and implementation of advanced techniques for assessment and management of invasive aquatic plant species, and broadening the understanding of interconnectedness within aquatic and terrestrial communities. If you’re interested in or concerned about plant growth in Lake Norman, don’t miss this informative presentation. For more information, contact Ben Benoit (704-489-6249).

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Backpacks for Kids Ministry –

Helping Feed Local Kids One Backpack at a Time The Mission-Outreach Team currently helps feed local, hungry school children on

weekends and school breaks. The children served in this program qualify for free or

reduced lunch and the food-filled backpacks are discreetly distributed through the school

guidance counselor.

We currently have 10 children (Kindergarten-5th Grade) at St. James Elementary School. The

program typically provides the following each weekend (although if it is a long weekend due to a

school holiday, those days are covered also):

2 breakfasts 2 lunches 3 dinners 5 snacks

Backpack Team: Marianne Boles, Priscilla Foley, Carmen Hatley, Jean Hatley, Mary LaBranche,

Carole Rowell PLUS 18 families (Anzalone, Driggers, Duggan, Ireland, Jarvis, Johnson, Jordan,

Kosmala, Lifsey, Lunney, Paasch/Jacobs, Racz, Reid, Solmaz, Stewart, Weed, Wiley, Willis) who

provide the monthly food AND Ronnie Rudd, whose company donates multiple food items.

For more information, please contact Carmen Hatley ([email protected] or 704-995-3796)

or Carole Rowell ([email protected] or 704-516-2312)

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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