The Circumcision of Christ

"And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb."

St. Luke 2:21

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Fr. Scott's last sermon at St. Peters tied together the Circumcision of Our Lord and the Ministration of Baptism as celebrated today with the baptism of Ambrose. He reminded us that Ambrose has now begun a new spiritual life as one of our Christian brothers. Also, he asked us to reflect on the gifts we received from Christ in our own baptisms.

Please find his complete sermon at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuhlAcISAy4

Ambrose's baptism!

Ming was in town for the Holidays and joined us this past Sunday. It's so wonderful to catch up with him and to hear him play!

Also, Dan and Laurel's son & family joined us from Norfolk this Sunday.

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After services, we enjoyed refreshments as we met all of Ambrose's relatives and said good bye to Fr. Scott, Maryl, Amber, & Audrey. May God continue to bless them in their new life at Holy Cross in Knoxville.

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Our next Women's Bible Study meeting is on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 11 am at the church. We will start Week 3, Faithfulness, at that meeting and do a late Christmas gift exchange.

Each lady attending is asked to bring one wrapped gift ($20 or less).

Also please remember to bring the book, your bible, and a bag lunch!

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Sue continues to lead our weekly online prayer group on Discord every Thursday at 11:30 am. Thank you so much Sue for taking the time each week to lead our prayers! If you have a special prayer request but cannot join us, please send your request to Sue. Please contact me if you would like to join us on Discord.

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Many of us do our holiday shopping at Amazon. Please remember to go to:

smile.amazon.com

and select Saint Peter the Apostle Anglican Catholic Church as your charity to generate donations for Saint Peter's. (Please note the church location will be listed as Blountville as that is where St. Peter's was incorporated.)

There is no additional cost to you but we receive a small percentage of each purchase when we are selected!

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January Activities

Wed., Jan. 4 11 am Women's Bible Study

at the church

Thur., Jan. 5 11:30 Online Prayer Group

Sun., Jan. 8 11 am Morning Prayer, Scott Eddlemon

noon - Mission Committee Meeting