The Fifth Sunday after Trinity - 2026
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For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the LORD is against them that do evil.
1 Peter 3:12
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Fr. Paul led our lovely Holy Communion service on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Please find Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
"Sanctify Christ in Your Hearts."
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Thank you Phil and Hutch for serving with Fr. Paul. Thank you Hutch for leading our Morning Prayer service this past Sunday.
Hutch has posted a sign up sheet for Morning Prayer readers in the Parish Hall. Please consider signing up for this important part of our services!
After services we enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by the church! Lunch included chicken tenders, ham biscuits, sausage biscuits, chicken patty biscuits, fresh fruit, a vegetable tray, and cookies. Thank you, Keith and Jessica for arranging for all the food and making the delicious cookies!
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Next Week
Low Mass on Wednesday at
11 am with Fr. Paul.
The Choir is taking a vacation during the month of July. Therefore the regularly scheduled Thursday, 10 am Choir practice is cancelled for the month of July!
On Thursday we will have Bible Study at 11 am. Please find a recording of the last Bible Study lesson at the link below:
"The Council of Chalcedon, A.D. 451."
Please come join us for these interesting and informative classes!
Both Christian Education and Children's Sunday School met this past Sunday. Fr. Paul is leading a series of lessons on Islam. The Children's Sunday School will join the adult class for these lessons.
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Fireworks at Teresa's
Teresa invited us over to watch fireworks from her yard!
We enjoyed grilled hot dogs - thank you, Keith for grilling them!
We also enjoyed chili, marinated veggie salad, pasta w/veggies, peach dump cake, and cookies. Thank you to everyone who brought food!
We celebrated Agnes's 86th Birthday! It was wonderful to see her again!
Fr. Paul, Rosalind, Phil, and Lori took turns reading out the Declaration of Independence before the fireworks.
And then we enjoyed the amazing fireworks show! Teresa, thank you so much for opening up your house for this very fun evening!
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Levi's Swim Meet!
Benita, Fr. Paul, Diane, Keith, Jessica, and Rosalind had the pleasure of watching Levi swim in his first swim meet this summer.
Even though the meet was held on one of the hottest days last week, we had a great time watching Levi race along with all the other young swimmers! A perfect summer afternoon!
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Charity and Outreach
1. Fr. Paul's New Podcast
Fr. Paul is launching his podcast channel this week. A new podcast will be posted by 8 pm each Wednesday. If you have a question about anything related to the church, theology, church history, etc., Fr. Paul is happy to answer them in a future podcast. In the church office downstairs, Fr. Paul has a folder in the wire basket beside the calendar for any questions and/or suggestions.
The podcasts launch this Wednesday, July 8 by 8pm and can be found at the following link:
Jessica sent the following information about two charity and outreach efforts:
Isaiah 117
Coming Soon!!!
The Giving Corner
Because our support of Isaiah 117 House is ongoing and their needs are ever-changing, we will soon have an organized corner dedicated to giving. This is an organization that has all ages and sizes come into the house for different lengths of time until the child/children are matched to a foster home. Some of the items Isaiah 117 House is in constant of are:
Monetary gifts
Gift Cards
Underwear (all sizes)
Socks (all sizes)
No used items
I will continue to provide a current needs list as I get updates. Additionally, you are always welcome to use their linktree instead of going through St. Peter's:
Home School Support
A homeschool friend of mine is heading up this project and I thought some of our ladies might have things they may no longer be using.
***There is no need to go make purchases for this - we are only looking for those items you no longer want/need. ***
🧶 Yarn Donations Needed for a Meaningful Middle School Service Project! 🧶
The middle school students at Bristol TEACH co-op are preparing for a special project that combines creativity, learning, and community service—and they need help! Throughout the coming months, students will be crocheting handmade items that will be given to members of our community, including: ❤️ Residents of a local nursing home 📚 Community library 🏥 Children at the local children’s hospital 👶 Families in the maternity ward 🎁 Recipients of Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. This project will help students develop valuable crafting skills while teaching the importance of kindness, generosity, and serving others. If you have any extra yarn you’d be willing to donate—full skeins, partial skeins, or leftover supplies—they would be incredibly grateful. Any color, weight, or quantity can help make a difference! Thank you for helping homeschool students spread warmth, encouragement, and love throughout the Tri-Cities community—one stitch at a time.
Please bring your donations to the church by the end of July and give to Jessica.
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Upcoming Events:
APA Diocese of the Eastern United States (DEUS) Synod
Fr. Paul, Teresa, Diane, and Rosalind will be attending the Synod of the Diocese of the Eastern United States (DEUS) the week of July 20 - July 24 in Annapolis, Maryland. Please note all activities are cancelled those days .
The Annual Deanery Picnic
St. Peter's is a member of the Appalachian Deanery which includes APA churches in East Tennessee, western North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. The annual picnic is an opportunity to meet the many wonderful people who are part of our larger church family. The picnic will be held on Saturday, August 29 at All Saints Anglican Church (15 McDowell Rd., Mills River, NC 28759). If you are interested in attending please let Fr. Paul know. More information about food and times to follow.
Advanced Directives and Planning Event
The Mission Committee is sponsoring an Advance Directives and Planning Event. Teresa sent the following information about this event:
Yes, you have the power to decide who will make important decisions for you regarding your healthcare, finances, funeral, etc. You also have the authority to decide which hymns we sing at your final service, if you make your wishes known in advance. However, these decisions require you to put those choices in writing and in proper form. It is wise to think about these things and put your decisions in that proper form so as to control who and how these important decisions are made.
We have within our congregation people who can assist with these decisions. Laura is able to assist with funeral/memorial service planning. Teresa is offering to assist with the Power of Attorney for healthcare and financial issues. Fr. Paul will discuss planning your funeral service: choice of hymns, psalms, scripture, eulogy, etc. While to some this may seem morbid, for those of us who have gone through the sudden illness and loss of a loved one, it is terrible to make decisions without any guidance from our loved ones. It is the greatest kindness you can give your loved ones.
This event will be open to all St. Peter's members. Date to be determined and more information to follow.
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The Comprovincial is the regular electronic newsletter of the Anglican Province of America and the Diocese of the Eastern United States, detailing the activities of the Presiding Bishop, the Most Reverend Chandler Holder Jones SSC.
Please find the most recent issue at the link below:
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Cook Team Schedule
Team 1 Diane, JP, Ambler, Keith & Jessica
Team 2 Fr. Paul & Benita, Laurel, Rose Marie, Carol T
Team 3 Michele, Lin, Lynn, Hutch & Misty
Team 4 Rosalind, Teresa, Melinda, Fr. Mike & Nancy
Team 5 Catered by the Church
July 12 Team 1
July 19 Team 2
July 26 Team 3
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July Activities
Wed., July 8
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., July 9
10 am Choir Practice -cancelled for July
11 am Bible Study
Sunday, July 12
9:15 Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Fr. Paul
Team 1
Wed., July 15
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., July 16
10 am Choir Practice -cancelled for July
11 am Bible Study
Sunday, July 19
9:15 Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Fr. Paul
Discretionary Fund Collection
Team 2
Mon, July 20 - Sat, July 25
All activities cancelled due to attendance at the DEUS Synod
Sunday, July 26
9:15 Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Fr. Paul
Team 3
Wed., July 29
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., July 30
10 am Choir Practice -cancelled for July
11 am Bible Study
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