The Seventh Sunday after Trinity - 2026
- Jul 20
- 5 min read
For the wages of sins is death; but the gift of god is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
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Fr. Paul led our beautiful Holy Communion service on the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Please find Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
"Death is Earned; Life is Gifted."
Also, Fr. Paul's weekly podcast is posted each Wednesday by 8 pm and can be found at the following link:
“The Problems with Paedo-communion.”
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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 Team 2 served a delicious lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, potato casserole, green beans, and cole slaw! For dessert they served cherry dump cake, key lime pie, and various cookies.
Thank you Laurel, Rose Marie, Carol, Benita, and Fr. Paul for the wonderful lunch!
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Next Week
Please note all mid week activities including Wednesday low mass, Thursday choir practice, and Thursday Bible Study are cancelled this week as Fr. Paul, Teresa, Diane, and Rosalind are attending the Synod of the Diocese of the Eastern United States. Our regular weekly schedule will resume next week.
Please find a recording of this past week's Bible Study lesson at the link below:
"3rd Council of Constantinople, A D 681."
Please come join us for these interesting and informative classes!
Both Christian Education and Children's Sunday School are cancelled until further notice as Fr. Paul is taking a break.
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Member News
Beautiful Babies
Fr. Paul and Benita's niece and family welcomed a precious, new baby boy, Abbot, into the world this past week.
Michele became a first time grand-mother after her son and daughter-in-law welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby boy named Felix, into world this past week.
Many congratulations to both families!
Military Honors
On Wednesday, July 15, Lynn and Daryl attended a memorial service for Airman Marsha R. Bishop, USAF at the Mountain Home Veterans Cemetery. She passed away in June with no known relatives.
Daryl sent the following pictures of the service:
Thank you both for attending and sending the pictures.
Charity Activities
Jessica sent the following information about two charity and outreach efforts:
1. 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:
2. 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.
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Ordo Calendars - 2027
Its time to order new Ordo Calendars. The calendars are $10 each for either the full size calendar (13 3/4" x 8") or the pocket size (3 3/4" x 6"). A sign up sheet will be posted downstairs. Your order and payment are due by August 9! Please pay in advance as the church will have to pay in advance for the order.
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