Dear Church Family,

This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Commonly known as "Good Shepherd  Sunday", this week we celebrate being sheep in God's flock. Join us this Sunday as we recite together the most beloved psalm, Psalm 23. The Gospel lesson is John 10:11-18 where Jesus says, "I am the  good  shepherd. The  good  shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." . How do we as children of God,respond to that? Do you ever need a " shepherd?  Have there been times in your life when you have felt like a lost sheep? When have you sought "still waters"? When have you longed to "lie down in green pastures"? How have you experienced God's presence when you had to "walk through the valley of the shadow of death"? 

Sheep trivia!  Did you know that sheep can identify the faces of over 50 people or animals and remember them for up to two years?

There are over 1.2 billion sheep in the world!

See you  on Sunday!

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• RUMMAGE SALE SETUP
  We need lots of HELP! There are mountains of boxes and bags to be sorted so please stop by if you have some time. We will be open for work all day Saturday and Sunday also so working folks can have an opportunity to lend a hand. There are many slots open for helping at the sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week. We need cashiers and helpers - no experience necessary. The proceeds from this sale benefit all of St. Peter's so we hope you will contribute some of your time. Please contact Barbara A if you can fill a slot during the sale days: bkandreassen@comcast.net . Thank you!

• Please join us for The Good Book Club at 9 a.m. during Coffee Hour. During Lent and Easter this year, St. Peter's will be joining with our sisters and brothers across the Episcopal Church in reading Luke and Acts.  The Rev. Emily Lloyd and Sandy Miller will be joining classes for this special church wide bible study event! Join the Facebook group and watch a video of our Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, speak about this wonderful opportunity!

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• St. Peter's will hold a Church Flower Arranging Class on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9 am -  12 pm instructed by Perry Kapsch who was trained and served for many years on the National Cathedral Altar Guild.
  This popular class is for both beginners and those who would like to refresh or advance their skills. Professional flower designers who have not studied church flower arranging will find it useful for their wedding work. The class is open to men and women, members of St. Peter's and anyone from other churches who would like to learn this valuable service to their own churches. Cost of the materials is $15, which covers supplies. Participants will take home their arrangement.
  Please call church office to register (301-349-2073) or visit the St. Peter's website ( www.stpeterspoolesville.org ) to sign up
   
• St. Peter's Dance Night Join us Saturday, May 5th, for St. Peter's Dance Night from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Come at 7:00 and enjoy an hour-long dance lesson to help you get started off on the right foot.  We will offer snacks through the evening and there will be a cash bar offering beer, wine, and soda.  A local DJ will offer a wide variety of dance music from 8:00 to 11:00, so come on out and enjoy an evening of music and dance with friends. The cost for the evening is $25.00 per person for a great time.  Buy tickets here

• Rebuilding Together / Christmas in April St Peters is again joining with Poolesville area churches to help a needy Poolesville homeowner by performing much needed repairs on their home. We have always had a nice group of St. Peter's parishioners and again will need volunteers to help. Come out all day or just a couple hours. Skilled or unskilled help is welcome! Join us Saturday, April 28, 2018. Contact Bernie Mihm at bernie@fineearth.com

• The summer youth mission trip plans are underway!  Our teenagers will be traveling to Cincinnati from July 15-20 to join local organizations in their service to the community.  Any youth interested in signing up should contact Katie Longbrake for more information, klongbrake@gmail.com.  The parish will have ways to support our youth, be on the lookout!  
   
• Our Parish Retreat to Shrinemont is in June!! Join us 5:00pm Fri.  6/22/18 through NoonSun. 6/24/18
  At this weekend of fun with your St. Peter's family you can look forward to:
  No cooking or clean up - 6 meals are provided; real beds, showers and facilities; swimming (outdoor pool will be open); hiking; walking the labyrinth; s'mores and campfires; tennis, volleyball, croquet, horseshoes, bocci ball; possible hayride (with enough interest); and Sunday morning worship in the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration
  Cost:    Adult Double Occupancy $174 per person
              Adult Single Occupancy $200
              Children ages 4-12 $60 per child
              Children 3 and under Free
  Financial assistance is available. Please contact Rev. Emily. Questions? Contact Sandy Miller, 202-497- 2062 or sandyawmiller3@gmail.com. Must sign up and pay by 5/20/18

• The Just Lunch program provides food and welcome to over 100 high school students each day.  If you are available during the week we can use your help preparing and serving lunch.  Sign up to help and see what the buzz is all about! Contact Katie Longbrake at klongbrake@gmail.com with any questions.  Thank you!  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aeac2da1f94-april

• The Altar Guild is in need of volunteers. No experience necessary. On job training provided, and minimal time is required to set up the altar before and/or take down the supplies after the services. Contact Nancy Dowdy (301) 275 1664 or nancydowdy1@yahoo.com