SAINT PETER EVANGELICAL Lutheran church 4843 Southport – Supply Road SE Southport, North Carolina 28461 http://stpeterlutheran-nc.org/ Church Office Phone 910-457-5604 The Rev. David P Nelson, Pastor pastordavenelson@stpeterlutheran-nc.org CHURCH OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00AM-1:00PM Submission Deadline Thursday 9:30 a.m. Carolyn Gallo, Administrative Assistant Judy Morehouse, Administrative Assistant Jane Boberg, Director of Music Dale Giannatasio, Accompanist Vicki Carlson, RN, Parish Nurse BITS OF NEWS October 12, 2014 EIGHTEENTH Sunday after pentecost In Isaiah we are given a vision of the great feast to come, when God will wipe away death forever. In Jesus’ parable about a great banquet, those invited do not come, so the invitation is extended to others. In our liturgy God spreads a table before us. Even amid anxiety and hardship we rejoice in the peace of God which surpasses all understanding. With great joy we feast at the table of the Lord, and we go forth to share the wonderful invitation with others hungering and thirsting for the abundant life of God. Jesus tells a parable indicating that the blessings of God’s kingdom are available to all, but the invitation is not to be taken lightly. FLOWERS AND CANDLe Given Sunday, October 12, 2014 The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God by Joe and Nancy Mazzei in honor of their anniversary. The Sanctuary Candle is given to the glory of God by Irene Hennessey in memory of Bill Hennessey. Bible Study schedule Sunday Morning Bible Study, October 12, 9:45 a.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study, October 16, 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, Friday, October 17, 8:30 a.m. Thursday night dinner October 16, 5:30 p.m. Please join us for dinner, but sign up in the Fellowship Hall to help us plan. The sign-up sheet is on the OUTREACH bulletin board. Donations will go towards Pastor Dave’s Discretionary Fund. In the past these funds have been used to help with peoples’ needs. Thank you for your assistance. We appreciate your generosity. blood drive, Monday, October 27 A Blood Drive will be held in Fellowship Hall from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on October 27. More information will follow regarding sign up. shepherding ministry The Shepherding Ministry will be celebrating its one year anniversary on November 1 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Brunch will be served as our “Thank You to the Saint Peter Shepherds.” Please attend. Fellowship committee news The Fellowship Committee needs your help. The coffee hours for both services are our main weekly “fellowship” gathering. It takes many “HELPING HANDS” to make this fellowship function from week to week. Your help is needed to bring snacks to share (and help cleanup) at the coffee hours. There is a sign-up sheet for each service on the Fellowship Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall. Pick a week and sign up! Any questions? Call Paula Minges, 448-1817. community resource fair Sacred Heart Catholic Church is organizing a Resource Fair on October 14, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The target audience is seniors, veterans, immigrants, the hungry, the homeless, the unemployed/underemployed, those living in homes in need of repair, and those in need of health care in our community. At the Resource Fair, attendees will be able to talk to representatives from 25 government and non-profit agencies who can explain their programs and services and, in many cases, enroll people in programs that meet their needs. Free flu shots will be available (thanks to New Hope Clinic and Walgreens), and a light lunch will be served. Flyers for the Resource Fair are in the church. You are cordially invited to visit the Resource Fair to see how it is going and partake of a light lunch. FLU SHOT CLINIC Thank you for participating in the immunization clinic held on Monday, October 6. There were 35 congregation members who received the flu shot. Thank you to the Brunswick County Health Department for coming to the church to administer the shots. Stay Healthy! another flu shot option For those who have not received flu shots, there are many local venues. Walgreens is offering flu shots in affiliation with the United Nations. For each shot given locally, a free shot will be given to someone in a developing nation. This program runs until October 13. CALLING ALL BAKERS- AGAIN!! Due to the huge success of last year’s Pumpkin Bread Fundraiser for the Food Pantry, we’re going to repeat the event again this year on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16. Last year, 5 churches of the Inter-Church Fellowship joined together and raised $3,651 for the Pantry, which included $900 in supplemental funds from Thrivent. And, in five years, that amount has grown to over $22,250! Unfortunately, supplemental funds won’t be available from Thrivent this year, so your assistance with the baking becomes even more important! Beginning next week, there will be an orange sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall, and a very simple recipe will also be provided. If you’ll be out of town on November 16, the bread can be prepared ahead and refrigerated or frozen. New members, this is a great way to get involved in the outreach efforts of our church! Can I count on YOU ? ? ? Carol Schutt sacred journey: encountering the spirit ladies sacred circle The sacred circle is an ancient form of gathering to share stories, experiences and faith and to find greater depth in your relationship with other sisters on the journey. The sacred circle is built upon the experience of “Heart Listening.” We have started a new season of the sacred circle and will meet again on October 31, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., at the home of Judy Bowers. Please bring a special item that has a story that you might like to share. All are welcome. meditative yoga at saint peter: sacred time Every Monday at 10:30 a.m., we offer Meditative Yoga in the sanctuary. We are so blessed to have Ellie Hill as our instructor. Ella is a master yoga teacher and has been providing the class here at Saint Peter for the past 6 years. Ella has done extensive training at Duke in the area of senior yoga and gears this class for that purpose as well as sacred practice. It is a low key, relaxing format. Ella’s energy and humor make this class one of the best in the Southport area. Ella will be teaching at Duke this year as well. All are welcome! Please bring a mat or blanket with you. A free will love offering is accepted. Hope to see you there. Class resumes on October 27. Thank you from the Navajo/apache mission team The Navajo/Apache Mission Troup would like to thank all of you for participating in our dinner and presentation of our trip. Everyone has been so supportive. That night we raised over a thousand dollars. We are continuing our work by buying the Hope Center a new stove and a wood stove for Deborah and Veldon to provide heat. We also plan on sending socks, underwear, mittens and scarves for the winter. A gift card at Walmart will also be purchased for food so they can continue to feed the hungry and homeless. This trip was a great experience for our team and we all feel the blessings and prayers that come from our congregation. May God’s peace be with you all, The Navajo/Apache Mission Team save the date – fall cleanup Mark your calendars for Saturday, OCTOBER 25, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Equipment and Supplies Needed Cleaning products for glass and wood Rags, sponges Buckets Chain Saw Hand Saw Shovels Paint Brushes Rakes Pruning tools Hammer and nails Lawn trash bags The Property Committee THE gold mine IS ALMOST HERE !!! Everything you ever wanted to know about HOW THE CRUSADES CHANGED HISTORY! Our own Lee Steeneck will be presenting some fascinating Adult Forums beginning in October. This series begins on Sunday, October 19. The information of The Crusades and all that happened during that time, plus what we still endure to this day because of different faiths, different points of view… all this and more. You won’t be disappointed. DEVOTIONS AT DOSHER NURSING HOME There are still a few slots left for our ministry at Dosher Nursing Home during the month of October. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall. Duties include one person to give a short message, a piano player and two people to help move residents from and to their rooms. We leave the church immediately following the early worship service. The service lasts no more than 30 minutes; it starts at 10:15 AM and is finished before 11:00 AM. Donna Woods, Chairperson Brunswick county grief group Living with grief: Growth and education group for adults coping with grief 10:00 a.m. – noon, Tuesdays, October 23 – December 4 (No meeting November 27) Seaside United Methodist Church 1300 Seaside Road SW, Sunset Beach Pre-registration is mandatory. For more information or to register, call 796-8056. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number, and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free except for indicated supply fees. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year. Book discussion Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m., to discuss The Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline. Hope to see you there. sisters rejoicing together Women of the ELCA South Coastal Fall Conference Gathering The Women of the ELCA Fall Conference Gathering will be held at Kure Memorial Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Our Gathering registration/opening will being at 9:30 a.m. and our Program will begin at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served during registration and lunch will be served directly following our Program by our Sisters in KMLC. Cost will be $7.00 for lunch. Several Offerings will be received: Regular Offering: Lily Pad Heaven In-Kind Offering: Items for a local food pantry Pennies Offering: 2014 – Leadership Legacy Christine Bohr Anderson Scholarship: Not only in memory of someone deceased, but also can be in honor of a living woman. Checks for all giving should be payable to NC SWO Women of the ELCA. Our Conference Gatherings are a wonderful way to fellowship with women from neighboring churches and form new friendships. Child care is available if needed. Come join us as we gather as the Women of the ELCA! Contact Lois Beddard, 278-4242 – lebeddard@ec.rr.com, if you want to sign up and attend. FILM AND LITERATURE SERIES In order to observe the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, John Whiting, professor emeritus, SUNY Orange, will present an October program entitled All Quiet on the Western Front: Novel and Film. He will examine how Erich Maria Remarque’s novel (1928) reveals the daily lives of German soldiers who faced combat in the trenches of The Great Way and then how the first sound film adaptation (1930), which won Academy Awards for Best Film and Best Director, reflects the intent of the book. This two-part event is scheduled for Harper Library on Tuesday and Thursday, October 21 and 23 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Registration began at Harper on Monday, October 6. Enrollment is limited to 30. Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the novel. Sponsored by Friends of the Library Southport/Oak Island, this program is free and open to the public. move for recovery Dear Pastor David Nelson, We would like to sincerely thank you and your church for all the generous donations for our Furniture Bank. Everything was packed and delivered with such warm sincere kindheartedness…. All of your generosity is greatly appreciated by MOVE and will allow our organization to continue to fulfill the unmet needs of Sandy Survivors in our communities. It takes partners like you to assist with MOVE to continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need to rebuild and heal. Thank you again for contributing to our community…….”Shorely, Stronger… Together.” With sincere appreciation, Missy McKown On Behalf of MOVE Board of Trustees LUNCH AND MUNCH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 CULINARY ARTS SCHOOL HORRY-GEORGETOWN TECH HWY. 501- CONWAY, SC Our lunch will include an hors d’oeuvre, an appetizer, an entrée, a dessert and a beverage. TO SECURE YOUR RESERVATION YOU MUST PAY $12.95 (CHECK TO HCTC) OR CASH. Signing your name on the sign-up sheet is not enough!! The $$$ must be received no later than Sunday, October 12! Envelope for payment is in my mailbox. Jimmie Doll 704-277-8555 jimmiedoll@gmail.com SERVERS October 12 8:30 am Lector 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Lois Beddard Tom Echter Colleen Weathers Chalice Bill Hogue Bearer Lay Assistant Rochelle Havert Joe Mazzei Allan Doelp Larry Capriotti Rik Zawadzki Nancy Doelp Joe Mazzei Communion Assistants Greeters Carol Larsen Carol Rubow Nancy Doelp Allan Doelp Tom Echter Carol Roche Vicki Sundberg Carol Roche Doug Voegtlin Dottie Capriotti Larry Capriotti George Bryant Linda Bryant Kathy Burke Mike Burke Judy Huffman Wayne Huffman Keith Fultz Nancy Fultz Jerry Cassel Dave Manzel Lois Beddard Janet Porterfield Larry Capriotti Phil Nord Dave Goudy Carol Roche Lois Beddard Sandy Reibert Altar Guild Linda Lewis Pat Cremins Terri Smith Pat Cremins Child Care Attendants Noel Dusanenko Sandy Huth Beth Nelson Brenda Orrison Noel Dusanenko Sandy Huth Beth Nelson Brenda Orrison Ushers Counters Vicki Carlson 11:00 a.m. October 19 Sandra Schultz Steve Schultz COntribution Statements Thank you for your contributions and continuing support to our congregation here at Saint Peter Lutheran Church. Contribution statements were sent out last week via email to all who have an email address registered with us. Please check your email to secure your statement. This is the second of three such statements. The last statement will be available in January. For those of you who do not have an email registered with us, you should have received contribution statement in your church mailbox this past Sunday. Please check your church mailbox. For anyone who did not receive their email statement, please contact me at financialsecretary@stpeterlutheran-nc.org or (910) 253-7281. I will provide a hardcopy and either place it in your church mailbox (if you have one) or mail it to you. Doug Voegtlin Financial Secretary Saint Peter Lutheran Church Sunday 10/12/2014 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study (CR) 9:45 a.m. Childrens’ Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Monday 10/13/2014 NO Meditative Yoga 2:00 p.m. Needlers 5:00 p.m. Sea Notes (S/FH) Tuesday 10/14/2014 1:00 p.m. Book Club(CR) 2:15 p.m. Outreach Committee(MPR) 3:00 p.m. Evangelism 7:00 p.m. Finance (CR) 7:00 p.m. Guitar Group Wednesday 10/15/2014 1:00 p.m. Alzheimer’s Group (CR) 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10/16/2014 10:00 a.m. Stewardship Committee 5:30 p.m. Thursday Night Dinner 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (CR) Friday 10/17/2014 8:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study(CR) 9:00 a.m. Painting Group (FH) Saturday 10/18/2014 9:00 a.m. Painting Group (FH) Saint Peter Financial Summary 2014 YTD Jan-September Income Expenses $ $ 260,493 246,837 Positive Cash Flow $ 13,656 Complete Financial Reports Posted in Office Corridor Prayer CONCERNS KEEPING IN OUR PRAYERS Members: Charmelee Boehm, Judy Bowers, Ken Bowman, Noel Chisholm, Ralph Ditch, Marguerite Doerr, Earl Dye, David Ford, Twylla Ford, Marvin Fullwood, Evie Loukas, Barbara Nowell, Chris Page, Bill Petterson, Dick Polity, Wally Profis, Larry Rentch, Tony Rizzo, Nelda Roush, Connie Sloop, Bill Sraver, Mia Voparil, Warner, Ann Marie Weigeshoff Military: Peter Anderson, Christopher Archer, Brandon Arnold, C.J. Buscagilia, Gordon Carey, Pamela Cole, Kyle Dugas, Matthew Foss, John Garr, Cory Graeber, Charles Graifer, Clay Huffman, Scott Johnson, Edward Jones, James Lewis, Scott Orr, John Rusch Students: Donielle Coloeonni, Seth Hardcastle, Felicia Merritt, Catherine Nguyen, Jonathon Nguyen, Stephen Seeber, Alyce Vest, Parker Vest, Brandon Whiting Friends and Families: Mary Kelly Andrews, Lee Lee Baird, Joe Bales, Billy Baldino, Marcia Bastik, Robert Bastik, Davis Beaube, Blake Biffle and Family, Aiden Brown, Diane Brown, Kenny Bryant, Sally Burner, Roco Cillo, Joe Cleary, A W Clemmons, Molly Cooley, Coptic Christian Church in Egypt, Americus Crawford, Sr., Leanor Cunningham, Terry D’Amico, Claire Davis, Irene Dieck, Steve Dillon, Glen Doelp, Jeff and Linda Doelp, Bill Doolan, Mark Dowd, Aleza Epstein, Daryl Erdman, Durwood Fisher and family, Family of Patty and John Schroeder, Fred Fratto, Suzanne George, Kevin Gillooly, Cristine Hall, Anna Hardcastle, Luke Hardcastle, Barbara Hardin, Dick Hayes, Kara Hazelton, David Hirst, Dot Hoerr, Jeff, Joan Hough, Matt Howey, Phyllis James, Laura Johnson, Katherine, Kim Kuchler, Melanie Kersey, Barbara and John Lawter, Walter Lester, Tori Loukas, Pastor Vernon Lucky, Patty McArn, Carolyn McTague, Alex Mazzei, Leslie Miller, Reverend Roger Miller, Jeff Moynihan, Courtney Norris, Karen Occhiogrosso, Tara Orrison, Ray Pace, William Parker, People of Palestine and Israel, Tom Pedersen, Jimmie Perryman, Sandy Perryman, Jean Petrakovitz, Tom Polukak, Caryl Portney, Linda Pratt, Michael R, Brian Railo, Gary Reibert, Renate, Connie Rice, Louise Rivenbark, Jennifer Roach, Charles Roush, Jr., Genevieve Salas, Maggie Samides, Jay Smith, Christine Steele, Marlene Stumpf, Joe Sviatko, Dana and Suzanne Swain, Anna Swiney, Mike Tedder, Roscoe Thigpen, Suzanne Vacirca, Pastor Gary Weant, David Weber, David Weber Sr., Mark Weber, Elsa Wedekind, Sue Wescott, Adeline Wolfe, the world, Sonya Zammataro The Apache People – Lexi, Hannah, Kimberly, Anika, Debra, Veldon, Angela, Rudy, Victoria, Josh, Wayne, Cheryl, Billie, Brody, Shania, Rhonda, Peter, Ronnie, Russell, Cody, Vanesa, Denzell, Michelle, Tara, Billy, Dorcas, Monica, Sean, June, Mabel and family