October 11 E-News

Rector's Corner
Dear Church Family,
     Our churchwide emphasis Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity is in full swing! Last Sunday our topic was "When Dreams Become Nightmares." We saw how the American Dream contrasts with God's vision, and how God's vision brings joy that the American Dream never can.

     This Sunday our topic will be "Wisdom and Finance." We will look closely at the biblical principles of money management and discover how they apply to our daily lives. I invite you to join us for this extremely informative and practical message. You also will receive several tools that will help you in your own financial planning. See you on Sunday!
 
Blessings,
Rev. Emily+
Making a Difference
RUMMAGE SALE A GREAT SUCCESS!

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Fall Rummage Sale! From the beginning with moving of stuff and setting up racks and tables, to sorting, pricing and organizing and then working at the sale and finally cleaning up the whole thing. YEA to the Rummage Team! Leftovers were packed and put on the Hands of Love truck and then driven off to West Virginia. It was a massive job and a job well done. We took in around $12,000 which will find its way around St. Peter's and other worthy causes. Again, a million thanks!
Announcements
  • Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to an outing to Summer's Farm in Frederick on Sunday, October 21.  Meet at St. Peter's at 2:00, we will return by 5:30.  The cost to enjoy farm activities like a corn maze, jumping pillows and more is $14, which does not include purchases of pumpkins/food.  RSVP to  Katie Longbrake know by October 19 to make sure we have enough seats in car(s) via e-mail: klongbrake@gmail.com
  • Fall-O-Rama Jazz Evening with the Montgomery Village Blue Notes is Saturday, November 3 here at Saint Peter's! Join us for an evening of jazz and fun. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from the church office or by talking to Kevin Collar, kevincollar56@gmail.com.
  • We are pleased to announce that St. Peter's Preschool Bible Storytime has begun!  All sessions will be Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We will start each session off with a few lively songs for the children and then enjoy two Bible stories. Each session will conclude with a simple craft and a small snack. We will meet upstairs in the Children's Chapel at St. Peter's this fall, so please enter through the front door. If you have friends or neighbors with preschool-aged children, please share this information about Bible Storytime, so they can join in the fun this fall. We look forward to seeing you and your children during this fall series of Bible Storytime! 
  • Sundowners event to benefit and celebrate Hope in South Africa. Join us on Saturday, October 20 for party and rugby games and live music! Fun for the whole family! No RSVP is needed, but please do bring a dish and beverage to share and chairs for you and your family. Water and coffee will be provided. Please, no dogs. For directions and to make a donation go to hopeinsouthafrica.com. 
  • Independent Order of Odd Fellows annual Christmas dinner for seniors, widows, widowers and orphans is on December 1 from 12:30-3:30 pm at Memorial UMC. Please RSVP by November 23 to Richard Norwood (301) 943-6845 or to Spencer Schmidt (301) 349-2057. 
     
  • 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

WUMCO 

  • WUMCO Walk & Oktoberfest We are looking for volunteers to help out at the WUMCO Walk & Oktoberfest held on Saturday, October 27th from Noon to 6pm.  All proceeds will go to WUMCO, so please help us raise money for a great local cause.  The festival starts with a one mile walk at noon. Get people to sponsor you or sponsor yourself. There are tons of fun activities for all members of the family, children to adult.
    Join us 10/27/2018 (Sat.) from 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT at  Whalen Commons
    We still need people to donate theme baskets for the auction. Create a basket for the basket drawing, (nothing temperature sensitive like chocolate please.)
    Other volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to: Volunteer check-in, Beer/Wine ID Check, Beer pour help, Student Volunteer supervisors & clean up. Various shifts are still available.
    Please  click here to sign up.  Come have some fun with us at the Festival!!!
  • 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.
Prayer List
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, Beth Watt, JoAnn Fox 

Pray Those in our country's Armed Forces:
Nathan Rolls, Simon Brown, William Stamm, 

Happy Birthday:
Nick Jankowski, Ryan Kirby, Kathy Jankowski

In the Diocese:
The regional assemblies and regional conveners of the Diocese
Pray for all Native Americans and Native American congregations
Pray for all victims of terrorism, war and violence and for those who foster and perpetuate such acts
Ministers in our Sunday Services
October 21, 2018 - The Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 a.m. Service
Eucharistic Minister - Steve Horvath 
Lectors - Bill Fox, Carol Baxter 
Ushers - Bruce Kirby, Bill Fox 
Vestry Greeters - Libby Hillard   

10:30 a.m. Service 
Eucharistic Minister - Sandy Steele 
Lectors - Danny Huntington, Willis VanDevanter 
Ushers - Carter VanDevanter, Megan Lane-Cull 
Acolytes - Mary Tighe Dansby, Trapper Hickey 
Vestry Greeters - Bruce Kirby
 
Readings
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15: 11-32
Recipe Corner
 
Welcome to St. Peter's recipe corner!! Each week, a parishioner's favorite recipe will be featured here. If you like it, please let us know. If you would like to share some of your favorites, please put it in the box on the table in the narthex or e-mail it to Carole Bailer at
bailers@verizon.net. This week's
recipe comes from Megan Lane-Cull.


Blink of an Eye Rhubarb Pie

Ingredients
2 cups diced rhubarb
½ cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Directions
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place diced rhubarb in a medium bowl. Sift flour and baking powder over the top of the
rhubarb.
3. Add sugar, nuts, vanilla and eggs.
4. Mix all together and spread in a buttered 9-nch pie plate or cake pan.
5. Bake 25-30 minutes or until done. Enjoy!!
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Key Contacts
Emily Lloyd, Rector: elloyd@stpeterspoolesville.org
Office Administrator: kyra@stpeterspoolesville.org
Mary Pat Wilson, Senior Warden:  mrptwilson315@gmail.com
Bruce Kirby, Junior Warden:  bakirby1@comcast.net