Greetings!

The theme song for our mission trips this year was "Everyday Angel" by Radney Foster.  In his song, Foster describes everyday angels as " the kind without wings.  Walking around in the world, just like you and me.  Angels, living out love,   living out love."  The junior high mission team were everyday angels living out love right here in McKinney. They served at Shiloh Place, Community Food Pantry of McKinney, Holy Family Schoool, the Summer Food Program and St. Peter's.  The senior high mission team were everyday angels living out love in San Antonio. They served children at SERNA at the Church of Reconciliation and they served at the San Antonio Food Bank, Urban Garden, and Haven for Hope Kitchen. They also served at Saddle Light Center, an equestrian therapy center. 

A special thank you to the everyday angels who were our adult leaders on the trips: Emily Burlbaw, Tammy Chase, Jeff Kowaleski, Tad Murley, Tammy Snively, and Tucker Thompson.  Thank you to all of St. Peter's for your support and prayers for our youth and their mission work.

Blessings,
Mtr. Kathy
5 Things You Need to Know
Save the Date: Installation of Fr. Perry as Rector!
Everyone is invited to attend the Celebration of a New Ministry and Institution of The Reverend Perry Mullins on the evening of Wednesday, September 13. More information will be coming soon. 
Strategic Plan Survey
The deadline for completing the Strategic Plan Survey is Sunday, August 13. If you need a paper copy of the survey, please stop by the office. 
Coffee House is this coming Sunday!
This coming Sunday, August 6 is our second Coffee House of the summer.  Join us from 9:45-10:15am, in the Parish Hall, for live music, a coffee bar, discussion questions on the tables, and kids can wear pjs! Jon Dahlander will be playing the piano for us! Check out his website and read this article: The Most Successful Piano Man in Dallas. Please join us for a great morning with great music! We have one more Coffee House on Sunday, September 3.
Back to School Pool Party August 20
Fall Service Times Start Sunday, August 27
8am - Rite I
9am - Rite II
10:10-10:50am - Christian Formation
11am - Rite II
5pm - Evening Prayer with Eucharist the 1st Sunday of the month
Celebration
Ren's Hens and Los Gallos Last Night!
Wow, what a turn out! We had 28 people at San Miguel Grill last night for dinner, fellowship, and fun. Four people joined us that had never attended before! We all had the opportunity to share about ourselves and our hobbies. We learned so much about each other and had such a neat time. If you would like more information, contact Georgene Wood at mgw@gardengraphicsinc.com about Ren's Hens or Erich Reins at erich.reins@yahoo.com about Los Gallos.
What's Happening
Miracles on the Square at Butcher Board
 This summer we are studying the miracles of Jesus at different restaurants on the Square at 6pm on Wednesday nights. Tomorrow night we are going to Butcher Board! All ages are welcome to join all Miracles on the Square studies.
Narnia Intergenerational Study
All ages can join us in the Parish Hall from 9:45-10:15am as we continue to discuss and study The Chronicles of Narnia on Aug 13 and Aug 20. We will begin with a whole group intro in the Parish Hall, and will breakout into classrooms for age appropriate activities. 
Parish Wide Movie Night
We will be watching The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe on Friday, August 25 in the Parish Hall at 6pm and all are welcome! Bring your own picnic dinner, comfy chairs, and blankets. We will serve lemonade. The Youth will sell popcorn & candy! Contact Georgia Thompson at gthompson@stpetersmckinney.com or Mother Kathy at kgarrett@stpetersmckinney.com if you have any questions or would like to help.
Backpack Sunday is August 27
Contact Georgia Thompson at gthompson@stpetersmckinney.com if you have any questions or would like to help with Backpack Sunday.
Opportunities to Provide
Burks Elementary School Supply Drive
It is hard to believe the new school year is just around the corner! This year the Burks school supply drive will be much easier. We have contracted with a school supply company to compile and deliver 30 packets directly to the school. Each packet costs $45, which saves us from purchasing specific items for each grade level. If you would like to help provide supplies, please write, "Burks school supplies," on your check to St. Peter’s. There are envelopes hanging in the Narthex to take and place your contribution in and put in the offering plate. Any amount would be greatly appreciated. Contact Cheryl Lawson at 972-345-0501.
St. Peter's Community Cupboard 
Our free community cupboard, available to anyone in need, is located outside of the Terrill House on Lamar St. We are now a well known community stop. Please help us continue to make this cupboard a year round stocked pantry. We would like to continually have water, toilet paper and paper towels available. Other helpful items include pop top canned food. Please bring bulk items to the church office so the cupboard can be restocked as needed or put any donations in the church donation bin. You can always place items directly in the cupboard at any time! Contact Kaye Woolery Moreno at 872-571-1156.