Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
St. Matthew 7:15
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Fr. Yossi led our Holy Communion service this past Sunday. His sermon focused on the Gospel lesson from St. Matthew 7:15-21 in which Jesus warns about false prophets. A true prophet's role is to receive a message from God and then communicate that message to the people. A false prophet, however, speaks that which originates in the human will. God speaks harshly against false prophets, occult practices, and other means of sorcery and divination. He instructs us to not listen to or heed the guidance of these false prophets. False prophets bring a message that is not from God and contradicts what God instructs - ultimately they produce "bad fruit."
Thank you Fr. Yossi for the beautiful service and thoughtful sermon! Thank you Hutch for serving!
After services we enjoyed a delicious lunch downstairs which included beef stew, buttered bread, Caesar's salad, chocolate cake, and apple butterscotch cobbler! Thank you to Rose Marie, Claudia, Misty and Hutch for the delicious food!
We also noticed Sam's dapper, seersucker suit today!
He was looking like the true southern gentlemen!
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Thank you Fr. Paul for leading our Morning Prayer service. Fr. Paul posted a sign up sheet for Morning and Evening Prayer readers in the Parish Hall. Please consider signing up for this important part of our services!
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Fr. Yossi's Christian Education classes which focus on the weekly lessons and how they tie in with the other daily readings continued this past Sunday. Please join us next Sunday at 9:15 - a pot of coffee will be on!
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Wednesday Evening Services:
Fr. Yossi will lead Holy Communion Services on Wednesday July 24 at 6 pm.
Before the Holy Communion Services, the St. Peter’s Grief Support Group will meet at 4 pm. The Grief Support Group, led by Fr. Yossi, meets biweekly
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Our Bible Study continues on Thursday July 24 @ 11 am at the church. Fr. Paul is leading a series of lessons which are focused on his book As It Is In Heaven A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Introduction to the Traditional Church and Her Worship. This week's lesson is Appendix B, Example of an Anglican Worship Service: The Order for the Administration of the Lord's Supper for Holy Communion using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. We will finish our current study on Thursday, August 8.
Please note Bible Study is cancelled on Thursday, August 1 as several members will be out of town at the Diocesan Synod.
Fr. Paul will start a new Bible Study on Thursday, September 5 as outlined below:
Have you ever desired to have a deeper relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? Have you ever wanted to cultivate this relationship by developing a better understanding of the Bible? Then join us Thursday's at 11 am starting September 5 at St. Peter's as we begin one of the best teaching series on the Bible, Dust to Glory. Renowned Christian scholar, Dr. R.C. Sproul leads us on a unique study tour as he explores the major themes, events, and people in the Bible. Dust to Glory will energize your study of the Bible, provide you with new insights, and improve your ability to read, understand, and apply Scripture to your life.
Please bring a lunch and join us!
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Its time to order new Ordo Calendar's. The calendars are $10 each for either the full size calendar or the pocket size. A sign up sheet will be posted downstairs and your order is due by August 18! Payment is due when we receive the calendars.
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Prayers:
1. Starting Saturday, August 3, Fr. Yossi will be at the church each Saturday from 9 am to noon for pastoral counseling, confession, etc. Please contact Fr. Yossi for an appointment during these times.
2. Fr. Paul asked us to prayerfully join him in prayer concerning the disarray and disunity in Christ's Church during the month of July. He will be using Psalm 133 found on page 509 of the Book of Common Prayer and the prayer For the Church found on page 37. Please speak with Fr. Paul if you are interested in this prayer discipline.
3. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill calling for 30 days of prayer and fasting beginning July 1 in the Volunteer State. The resolution asks the people of the state "to seek God’s hand of mercy healing on Tennessee".
The complete resolution may be found at the following link:
4. Previously Sue was maintaining and updating our prayer list. Fr. Yossi has taken over this job. Please forward any prayer requests to him. Thank you Sue for all your years of faithfully maintaining the prayer list!
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We missed having Agnes with us this past Sunday, but she sent this beautiful picture of her, her daughter, and her granddaughter! Her granddaughter is expecting Agnes's first great grand baby! Congratulations!
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Our collection for Hope House ends next Sunday, July 28. Hope House offers free housing, education, and support to pregnant women in the Kingsport area. More information about their mission is available at their website:
They are in need of diapers, baby wipes, baby food, formula, etc. Please see the full list on the bulletin board downstairs. Please put all items in the basket in the Narthex or the box in the basement by next Sunday for delivery to Hope House.
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Fr. Yossi, Teresa, Diane, and Rosalind will be attending the Synod of the Diocese of the Eastern United States (DEUS) next week.
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The Annual Deanery Picnic
If you are interested in attending please let Fr. Yossi know!
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July Activities
Wed., July 24 4 pm, St. Peter’s Grief Support Group
6 pm Holy Communion,
Fr. Yossi
Thur., July 25 11 am Bible Study
Sun., July 28 9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion,
Fr. Yossi, Mike
12:30 Team 4
Wed., July 31 6 pm, Evening Prayer
August Activities
Thur., Aug 1 11 am Bible Study - cancelled
Sat., Aug 3 9 - 12, office hours Fr. Yossi
please schedule appointment
Sun., Aug 4 9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Fr. Yossi, Anderson
12:30 Team 5
Tues., Aug 6 Transfiguration of Christ
6 pm Holy Communion
sung service with incense
Fr. Yossi, Hutch & Anderson
Wed., Aug 7 6 pm, Evening Prayer
Thur., Aug 8 11 am Bible Study
Sat., Aug 10 9 - 12, office hours Fr. Yossi
please schedule appointment
Sun., Aug 11 9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Fr. Yossi, Anderson
12:30 Potluck
1:30 Vestry Meeting
Wed., Aug 14 4 pm, St. Peter’s Grief Support Group
6 pm Holy Communion Fr. Yossi, Hutch
Sat., Aug 17 9 - 12, office hours Fr. Yossi
please schedule appointment
Sun., Aug 18 9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
sung service with incense
Fr. Yossi, Hutch & Fr. Paul
12:30 Team 1
Wed., Aug 21 6 pm, Evening Prayer
Sat., Aug 24 9 - 12, office hours Fr. Yossi
please schedule appointment
Sun., Aug 25 9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Fr. Yossi, Mike
12:30 Team 2
Wed., Aug 28 4 pm, St. Peter’s Grief Support Group
6 pm Feast Day St. Augustine of Hippo Holy Communion Fr. Yossi, Hutch
sung service with incense
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