July 19 E-News

Rector's Corner
Dear Church Family,

     As I sit down at my desk to write this week's Enews, preparations are already in full swing for next week's VBS, Rolling River Rampage! Decorations are up in the Parish Hall and crafts and science projects are being assembled. We can't wait for Monday afternoon when all the children arrive. If you haven't had a chance to sign your child up yet, it is not too late. We are still accepting registrations in the office. This Sunday, our readings continue to follow Jesus on his earthly ministry. This week the focus is on Jesus as the shepherd to God's people. Join us this Sunday!

Blessings,
Rev. Emily+
Making a Difference
Our youth are in Cincinnati this week for the Youth Mission Trip! You can see more pictures and follow their journey on our facebook page as they partner with local organizations such as a feeding ministry, a day camp for low-income kids, a senior citizen center, and much more. 
Announcements
  • St. Peter's Vacation Bible School (VBS) for 2018 is July 23 -27 from 1- 4:30 p.m.  (Nest week!!)  Please save any one or 2 liter bottles you have at home for VBS! We're hoping to get one for each kid, so please bring as many by as you can! We're also hoping to get a small canoe or kayak to decorate the stage with, if you have one we can borrow for the week please let Carole know  at bailers@verizon.net 
  • The Friendly Thrift Shop is looking for some window air conditioners in good working order.  It has been getting mighty hot in there this summer for both volunteers and customers.  The town will get them installed.  If you have one you no longer need and would like to donate it to a good cause, please let Barbara A know:  bkandreassen@comcast.net
  • WUMCO needs food and would like to collect them through the summer.Please consider picking something up for WUMCO next time you go to the store.
    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.
  • St. Mary's in Barnesville cordially invites all to join in their 143rd annual Chicken Dinner and Jousting Tournament on Saturday, July 28th from Noon to 7 pm. Full course dinners served inside are $16 for adults, children under 12 are free. Carryout is $16 for all ages. Outside, a snack bar serves sandwiches and drinks. There is a Jousting Tournament from 1-4 pm, which is free to spectators. There will be other booths and games and live music. St. Mary's Church is located at 18230 Barnesville Road. For more information call 301-972-8660. 
  • Please join Sandy Miller at 9am each Sunday for Practicing Our Faith - take a journey through The Book of Common Prayer, the Christian life, and basic beliefs of our faith in this 26-session. You do not need to attend all sessions to get something out of this study so join whenever you are able!  See how our prayer shapes our belief and our lives and how our beliefs lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.  Even though we pray the words of The Book of Common Prayer each week, many of us don't know where these prayers come from, what they mean, or how they call us to live on a daily basis.  
  • Education for Ministry Enrollment for Fall 2018 -- Have you ever wanted to take a deeper dive into your faith or wonder what ministry God is calling on you to do as one of his disciples? Than please join us on Monday nights starting in September.  EFM is not seminary and there are no grades, it is just a group of committed Christians who explore more fully their work as disciples through weekly guided discussions and readings and fellowship.  For more information or to sign up please talk to or e-mail Sally Lermond at sallymullen7@gmail.com; Tracey Forfa, tforfa@gmail.com, Rev. Emily or Mary Pat Wilson.  We look forward to having you join us!!! 
  • Frederick Key's Parish Trip: Join us for a night out at the Frederick Key's! We're going to the ballpark August 11 for a 6 pm game, which includes fireworks and a Salute to the O's promo! We have enough people for the group discount, which is $8 for a ticket! RSVP to the church office (301) 349 2073 or stpeters@stpeterspoolesville.org
Women of Saint Peter's Announcements
  • The WSP is also selling items on E-Bay, if you'd like to sell things through the WSP to help pay down the building loan, contact Barbara. If you are selling things on your own you can designate The Women of St. Peter's to receive a percentage as a charity.  Check us out and see what we are selling now:   https://charity.ebay.com/charity/Women-of-St.-Peters/105463  . 
  • The WSP is collecting copy paper boxes with lids.  We need 20 of the 10 ream paper size by the end of July.  If you can save some from your work or other source, it would be much appreciated.  Please bring them to church and leave them in the coat closet.  They are for packing up a rummage donation that is coming in August.  Thank you!
Prayer List
Please Pray for Members and Friends of our Parish: 
Mary White Lok, Sam Hardwick, Chris Rabida, Berry Thompson, Winsome Brown, Lana Ragazinsky 

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

Happy Birthday:
Bernie Jankowski, Sue Moyer, Ben Kirksey, Gretchen Hundertmark, Henry Nessul

In the Diocese:
St. James' Church, Indian Head
St. James' Church, Potomac
St. James' Children's School, Potomac
St. Anne's Church, Damascus
Ministers in our Sunday Services
July 22, 2018 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 a.m. Service
Eucharistic Minister - Bruce Kirby
Lectors - Bill Lermond, William Price
Ushers - 

10:00 a.m. Service
Eucharistic Minister - Sandy Steele
Lectors - Sandy Miller, Katie Longbrake
Ushers -Alison Romano, Andy Romano
 
Readings
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 23
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Quick Clicks
Here's what's  happening at St. Peters!
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Key Contacts
Emily Lloyd, Rector: elloyd@stpeterspoolesville.org
Office Administrator: kyra@stpeterspoolesville.org
Josh Graf, Minister of Music:  joshgrafmusic@gmail.com
Mary Pat Wilson, Senior Warden:  mrptwilson315@gmail.com
Bruce Kirby, Junior Warden:  bakirby1@comcast.net