Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday - 2025
- rhc
- Jun 9
- 5 min read
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:3-4
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Fr. Paul led our beautiful Holy Communion service this past Sunday, Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday.
Thank you Hutch for serving with him during Holy Communion services!
We live streamed the service on our FaceBook page! Please find the sermon including Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
"Whitsunday otherwise known as Pentecost Sunday 8 June 2025 St Peter the Apostle Anglican Church"
During announcements at the end of services, we celebrated Fr. Paul's 20th Ordination Anniversary (June 3). The congregation presented him with an embossed leather binder. Happy Anniversary, Fr. Paul!
Hutch led our Morning Prayer service this past Sunday! Thank you leading the service and doing such a wonderful job!
After services we enjoyed a delicious pot luck lunch.
Thank you to everyone for all the delicious food and wonderful conversation!!
Christian Education:
Please note Christian Education is cancelled next week but will resume at 9:15 on Sunday, July 22.
Fr. Paul continues his series of Christian Education classes about Anglicanism. Adult Christian Education classes start each Sunday morning at 9:15. Please find a recording of this past Sunday's lesson, at the link below:
Anglicanism 101: "What is Anglicanism? The 4th Lateran Council and the English Church."
The children's Sunday School class also met at 9:15.
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Next Week
Evening Prayer on Wednesday June 11 at 6pm with Fr. Mike.
Please remember Choir practice and Bible Study are cancelled both Thursday, June 5 and Thursday, June 12. We will resume both on Thursday June 19.
Fr. Paul is starting a Wednesday evening Bible Study. He has a sign up sheet downstairs if you are interested. The first Wednesday night Bible Study is scheduled for June 18. Also, starting June 18, the Wednesday evening services will begin at 5 pm followed immediately by the Bible Study.
Please note Fr. Paul will be out of town from Monday, June 9 through Saturday day, June 14. All office hours and daily services are cancelled those days.
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Happenings
Food Team Updates
The Mission Committee voted to reserve Pot Luck Luncheons for special occasions rather for every month. Therefore starting in July, we will rotate between the five food teams without the usual Pot Luck luncheon on the second Sunday. The schedule for the rest of June remains the same and a new schedule starting in July will come out soon. Thank you for all your support and work to make the after services times so special!
Hope House Diaper & Baby Supply Drive
We are supporting Hope House in the months of June and July for a diaper drive. They are especially in need of larger sizes of diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6) and pull-ups (2/3T, 3/4T, and 4/5T). Donations can be placed in the nursery downstairs. If you need help or have any questions, please see Jessica. Thank you Jessica for arranging this charity drive for St. Peter's!
Hope House is a Christian based maternity home and crisis pregnancy resource center in Kingsport. Please check out their website at the following link:
Their needs are listed below:
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The Patterns of Evidence group is premiering a new movie:
They have produced several other films including "The Exodus", "The Moses Controversy", "Red Sea Miracle I & II", etc. We have enjoyed attending these very informative and entertaining movies as a group in the past.
We are attending the 7 pm showing on Tuesday, June 10, at the AMC Johnson City 14 Theater (1805 N. Roan St.). Before the show we are meeting at Olive Garden (1903 N. Roan St.) at 5 pm for a before show dinner. You may both read about the Patterns of Evidence group and purchase tickets through their website:
Several of us have already purchased tickets in Row D. Please let me know if you plan to join us for dinner so we can make reservations.
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Liberty Play
On Friday, June 27, Rose Marie and Teresa are organizing an excursion to the outdoor drama, LIBERTY, which is presented every year at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater in Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, Elizabethton, TN. The drama tells the story of the settlement of this area and the story of the Overmountain Men travelling to the Battle of Kings Mountain, a decisive victory for the Patriot cause.
Before the show, we will meet for an early dinner at the Black Olive Restaurant in Elizabethton. For information, including ticket prices, please go to the following link:
There is a sign up sheet downstairs.
A picture from the Liberty play when we attended a few years ago.
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Fr. Yossi
This week Deacon Scott sent me these pictures from his recent graduation from seminary. Fr. Yossi was also there and received another degree in theology at the same graduation. Many prayers for God's blessings on Fr. Yossi as he continues his work & ministry with veterans.
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Bishop's Visit
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