The Second Sunday after Easter - 2026
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For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 1 Peter 2:25
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Fr. Paul led our beautiful Holy Communion service on the Second Sunday after Easter. Please find Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
"Election, Christ, and the Christians Suffering."
Thank you Hutch for serving with Fr. Paul and 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 wonderful lunch of lasagna, Caesar salad, grapes, sour dough bread & butter, cookies, and Sand mud cake. Everything was delicious! Thank you Team 4, Melinda, Teresa, Fr. Mike, Nancy, and Rosalind for the delicious lunch!
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Next Week
Low Mass on Wednesday at
11 am with Fr. Paul.
On Thursday we have Choir practice at 10 am and Bible Study at 11 am. Please find a recording of the last Bible Study lesson at the link below:
"The Aftermath of Nicaea Leading to Constantinople."
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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Instructed Liturgy
Next Sunday, April 26 Fr. Paul will lead an Instructed Liturgy as part of our 11 am Holy Communion service. The Anglican instructed liturgy refers to a special service designed to explain the meaning and elements of the liturgy. This format helps all congregants understand the importance of the rituals and prayers used in Anglican worship. The format of this service will be our regular Holy Communion service with explanations but without a sermon.
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St. Peter's Charity Support
This quarter we are supporting Isaiah 117. They describe their purpose as follows:
"When children are removed from their homes out of concern for their safety, they are usually brought to a child welfare services office to await placement. This wait can be a few hours to several days. These children often have nothing with them and are scared, lonely, hungry, and in dirty clothing.
Isaiah 117 provides a comforting home where these children instead can be brought to wait – a place that is safe with friendly and loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys, and snuggly blankets. This space allows children to receive the comfort and care they need while child welfare staff can do the necessary paperwork and identify a good placement.
The mission of Isaiah 117 House is threefold:
reduce trauma for children awaiting placement
lighten the load for child welfare services
ease the transition for foster families"
This Sunday, April 26, we plan to support Isaiah 117 House in several ways:
Jessica will come ready with all the supplies to put care packages together after lunch. If anyone has extra toiletries (new toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc) they would like to donate, please bring them. Also, they have requested new Children's Bibles for a range of ages.
Another request is Visa gift cards the volunteers can use to buy items for the guests (kids) as needed.
Collection of designated donations in the collection plate. Please mark your checks for charity.
Thank you to everyone for helping us support this important ministry. For more information please go to their website at the address below:
Several of our members signed up to attend a dinner/fundraiser for Isaiah 117 on Thursday, April 23 starting at 6 pm. The address is:
Discovery Church
242 Bethel Dr.
Bristol, TN 37620
Please note the sign up to attend the fundraiser is closed.
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An Afternoon Outing
The Mission Committee has planned an afternoon outing for Saturday, May 30. The afternoon starts with attending the play "The Prince of Egypt" a musical about Moses. The play starts at 2 pm at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. For more information on both the musical and the venue please see the following website:
Ticket prices are as follows:
"GENERAL ADMISSION: $20
STUDENTS/SENIORS: $18 (Age 65 and up )
GROUP RATE: $16 (For groups of 15 or more)
Cancellations - We hold to our policy of NO REFUNDS. "
After the play we will eat lunch at Grace Meadows Farm also in Jonesborough.
"The Kitchen at Grace Meadows brings people together around heirloom recipes served family-style. From porch swings and antique tractors to peaceful lake views, every detail invites you to slow down and savour the joy of gathering."
For more information please see their website at:
Rose Marie will have sign up sheets for both the play and the restaurant in the Parish Hall starting next Sunday.
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Chairlift Installation
We have a chair lift! We are so excited to provide easier access to the Parish Hall for members with mobility issues! If you need to use the chairlift, please see Diane first for instructions. Thank you Diane for shepherding this project and making it a reality!
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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
Apr 26 Catered
May 3 Team 1
May 10 Team 2
May 17 Team 3
May 24 Team 4
May 31 Catered
June 7 Team 1
June 14 Team 2
June 21 Team 3
June 28 Team 4
July 5 Catered
July 12 Team 1
July 19 Team 2
July 26 Team 3
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April Activities
Wed., April 22
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., April 23
10 am Choir Practice
11 am Bible Study
Sun., April 26
9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Instructed Liturgy
catered lunch supplied by church
Wed., April 29
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., April 30
10 am Choir Practice
11 am Bible Study
May Activities
Sun., May 3
9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Team 1
Wed., May 6
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., May 7
10 am Choir Practice
11 am Bible Study
Sun., May 10
9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Team 2
Wed., May 13
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., May 14
10 am Choir Practice
11 am Bible Study
Sun., May 17
9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Team 3
Wed., May 20
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., May 21
10 am Choir Practice
11 am Bible Study
Sun., May 24
9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Team 4
Wed., May 27
11 am, Holy Communion, Fr. Paul
Thur., May 28
10 am Choir Practice
11 am Bible Study
Sun., May 31
9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
catered lunch supplied by church
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