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This Sunday,
September 23rd, is Pentecost XVII, and the scripture lessons once again pick up where they left off last Sunday (
lectio continua). The famous Proverbs 31 gives us a poetic laundry list of qualities that make up the perfect woman. It is an interesting read to be sure! The perfect woman seems to be a biblical Martha Stewart. So do I really need to start spinning wool and making clothes or does this passage have a deeper meaning? (I really hope the latter is true!)
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a continues the teaching from last week, practical advice to live a faithful and productive life: "the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy." It warns against the conflict and disputes that arise from coveting what you can't have.
The Gospel Lesson is Mark 9:30-37, and it also continues last week's reading. The disciples are returning from their road trip with Jesus. Along the way, they had been arguing with each other over which one of them was the most important disciple. Peter, James and John arguing over which one of them is the greatest. The more things change the more they remain the same!
Jesus interrupts the disciples bickering with the simple teaching: "Whoever wants to be first must be last..." Then he takes a little child in his arms and says, "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name, welcomes me." There Jesus goes again... loving the least of us. Join us
on Sunday morning as we explore these lessons further.
Blessings,
Rev. Emily Lloyd
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- Sunday's Pastoral Care meeting is cancelled. We will reschedule soon!
- Blessing of the Animals Calling all creatures great and small! Mark you calendars now for the Blessing of the Animals on next Sunday, September 30th . We will be blessing all of God's creatures at the 10:30 service. Please bring your beloved animals, both real and stuffed are invited. If you cannot bring your pet, please feel free to bring pictures to be blessed. Join us after the service for a reception for both pets and their people.
- Youth in grades 6-12 will join other Episcopal churches in our region at St. John's on Sunday, October 7. There will be games, a photo scavenger hunt, snacks and evening prayer. Meet at St. Peter's at 3:15 to carpool. We will catch a quick dinner on our way home, getting back to St. Peter's around 7:30. Please send $10 for dinner. Please let Katie Longbrake know if you are coming, klongbrake@gmail.com.
- Rethinking Reformation Join us as we explore the many different interpretations of the Reformation. Some think Late Medieval Catholicism was backwards and superstitious, while others find it to be a pure expression of folk Christianity. For some, Martin Luther was the hero of the Christian faith, while others claim he destroyed 1500 years of tradition. Some will tell you that John Calvin was a dour and grumpy curmudgeon, while others claim he was a theologian of the heart. Does the Episcopal Church really just exist because Henry the VIII wanted a divorce, or were there other reasons for the English Reformation? In this series, we will identify some of these common narratives, while also attempting to understand the reformers on their own terms. The last two sessions promise to include interactive elements, including art and a "Reformation-Sing-Along." The series is being led by Steve Lloyd and takes place six consecutive Sundays between the services from September 23 to October 28 from 9:15 to 10:15.
- Invitation to the Ordination of Enid Cole, our soon to be Deacon! Bishop Mariann will be ordaining new Deacons into the Diocese of Washington on Saturday, September 22 at 10 a.m. at the National Cathedral. We invite your prayers and presence to welcome this new member of our Saint Peter's community. A reception will follow in the Bishop's Garden. Enid's first Sunday with us as a brand new Deacon will be September 30th!
- Women of St. Peter's Rummage Sale News
This Saturday, September 22, we are moving our stored rummage from the Mihm's farmhouse to the Youth Room at church. We have some volunteers already but can always use more - especially some young muscle. Its only for a few hours and we welcome new blood! Please let Barbara A know if you can help: bkandreassen@comcast.net . Meet at church between 8 and 9 and we will put you to work. Thank you for your support of this event that helps the wider community as well as the operating budget.
- INK RECYCLING: the WSP recycles all manner of ink (empty ink jet and ink tanks, laser cartridges and expired inks). These go to the Staples and Office Depot rewards programs to help purchase office supplies for church. Please put your ink recyclables in the box on the table in the church foyer or in the Parish Hall. If you need to purchase ink - we can do it for you and it keeps our rewards program alive. Ask Barbara A for more information.
- ANYONE NEED black HP 564 ink? We purchased 2 for the printer used by the Early Childhood Program, which then up and died. The ink was opened but not used. Original cost was $18 each but will sell it to you for $12 each. Contact Barbara A.
- Moms, the new school year is here. Start with prayer! Joanna Borman is starting a Moms in Prayer nondenominational prayer group at her home weekly on Tuesdays from 9 am-10:30 beginning September 11. For more information check the flyer out on the table in the foyer, check out momsinprayer.org, or email joannaborman@gmail.com.
- We are all back to school, and back to giving! WUMCO urgently needs canned food again. Please consider picking something up for WUMCO next time you go to the store. They ask for: Canned fruit, jelly, salmon, sweet peas, mixed veggies, rice, cereal, canned pasta (spaghettio's), macaroni and cheese, baked beans/pork & beans, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes.
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Please Pray for Members and Friends of our Parish:
Mary White Lok, Sam Hardwick, Chris Rabida, Berry Thompson, Winsome Brown, Lana Ragazinsky, Thomas Lee II
Pray Those in our country's Armed Forces:
Nathan Rolls, Simon Brown, William Stamm,
Happy Birthday:
Winsome Brown, David Collar, William Price, Mary Conlon, Sally Hunter, Tiffany Ayers
In the Diocese:
The Church of the Holy Communion, Congress Heights Parish
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Adelphi
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September 23, 2018 - The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Service
Eucharistic Minister - Tracey Forfa
Lectors - Rande Davis, Libby Hillard
Ushers - Barbara Davidson, Libby Hillard
Vestry Greeters - Libby Hillard
10:30 a.m. Service
Eucharistic Minister - Sandy Steele
Lectors - Kathy Mihm, Andrea Elliott
Ushers - Bernie Mihm, Kathy Mihm
Acolytes - Rachel and Rebekah
Vestry Greeters - Sandy Miller
Readings
Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
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Here's what's happening at St. Peters!
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