The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity - 2025
- rhc
- Oct 6
- 5 min read
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee Arise.
St. Luke 7:13-14
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Fr. Paul led our beautiful Holy Communion service on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Thank you Hutch for serving with him at the altar!
Please find Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
"The Conqueror of Death!"
Thank you Hutch for leading our Morning Prayer services this Sunday!
After services we enjoyed a wonderful lunch of Caesar's salad, chicken salad sandwiches, butternut squash soup, grapes, chips, and cookies! Thank you Team 2 - Laurel, Lynn, and Michele - for the delicious brunch!! Thank you Lynn for remembering to take the pictures!
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Christian Education:
Fr. Paul continued his series of Christian Education classes about Anglicanism. Adult Christian Education classes start each Sunday morning at 9:15.
The children's Sunday School class also meets at 9:15.
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Next Week
Low Mass on Wednesday at
 11 am with Fr. Paul.
Evening Prayer on Wednesday at 5 pm with Fr. Paul followed by the Wednesday Night Bible Study.
On Thursday we have Choir practice at 10 am and Bible Study at 11 am.
The Mission Committee is meeting Thursday, October 9 at 1 pm at the church.
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Happenings - People
Agnes
Everyone is invited to the blessing of Agnes's new home on Friday, October 24 at 1 pm. Fr. Paul will lead the blessing. After the blessing we will enjoy cookies, snacks, and drinks. Address information will be available downstairs starting next Sunday.
Claudia and Mike
Mike and Claudia journeyed to Hudson, NC for the latest Jan Karon Book Launch. Jan Karon is the author of the Mitford book series which is centered around the life of Episcopal priest Father Tim Kavanagh and the fictional town of Mitford, North Carolina. The newest book in the series, My Beloved, comes out on October 7th.
They attended the author's presentation...
They toured the museum ....
And they did some shopping !!
Thank you Mike and Claudia for sharing your wonderful visit with us!
Happenings - Events
Hymns and Hot Dogs
Come join us for a joyful evening of music and fellowship on Sat. Oct. 11 starting at 5 pm. We will sing our favorite hymns and then enjoy a dinner of hot dogs with all the fixings!
Pledges Due - Sunday October 12
At the annual Congregational meeting, an operating budget must be submitted and approved by the congregation for the next church year. In order to establish a budget we must ask for pledges. Please prayerfully consider and submit your pledge by Sunday, October 12. As in the past, we ask only for anonymous pledges dropped in the offertory plate or sent in the mail to the church. There are blank pledge sheets in the Narthex.
Fall Yard Work Day
Time to catch up on our church and yard maintenance after this crazy summer. We have scheduled a Fall Yard Work Day for Saturday Oct. 25 @ 10 am. The outside work includes trimming bushes, pulling weeds, mulching, etc. . . We will also be getting the inside of the church ready for the Bishop's visit on Sunday, November 9!
Please join us as we keep the church looking nice! We will provide pizza and drinks for lunch after all the yard work!
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Bishop's Visit
Bishop Jones is visiting St. Peter's on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9! On Saturday the Bishop will meet with Fr. Paul and the Mission Committee. On Sunday he will be confirming and receiving new members along with celebrating Holy Communion. After Sunday services we will celebrate with a luncheon - more information to come! Please join us for this very special Sunday!
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Congregational Meeting
Our Annual Congregational Meeting is coming up on Sunday, November 23.
In addition to other business, we will have two open positions on the Mission Committee. The new members will be elected to 3 year terms which start on Jan 1, 2026. Please let Fr. Paul or one of the current Mission Committee members know if you are interested in running for one of these very important positions.
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Lunch at Chop House and By the Fireside: Symphony of the Mountains Holiday Concert - Saturday Dec. 6
Please mark your calendars! The Symphony of the Mountains is having their 'By The Fireside' Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 6 at 3 pm at the Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport. Tickets are $35 each.
Rose Marie has reserved tickets and made before the concert lunch reservations at The Chop House in Kingsport at noon. She reserved the private back room at The Chop House - if we have at least 25 people the room will be ours at no additional charge! A sign up sheet will be downstairs next Sunday!
Many Hands Needed
Keeping a busy church running smoothly takes many volunteers. Thank you to everyone for all your time and effort put into making St. Peter's such a wonderful place to worship. However, we are in need of additional help in the following areas:
At the congregational meeting we need to elect two new members to our five member Mission Committee. The new members will be elected to 3 year terms which start on Jan 1, 2026.
Ministering as a server or Lay Reader - please see Fr. Paul about serving in one of these very important roles!
Reading one of the lessons during Morning Prayer - Hutch has a sign up sheet downstairs.
Serving with the altar guild - they set up our beautiful altar before each Holy Communion service - please speak with Rose Marie or Misty.