The Sunday after Ascension - 2025
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- 3 days ago
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And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
St. Luke 24:50-51
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Fr. Paul led our beautiful Holy Communion services both on Thursday, Ascension Day, and this past Sunday, The Sunday after Ascension.
Thank you Fr. Mike and Hutch for serving with him during Holy Communion services!
Please find Fr. Paul's Sunday sermon at the following link:
"He Ascended into the Cloud."
Hutch led our Morning Prayer service for the first time this Sunday! Thank you leading the service and doing such a wonderful job!
After services we enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by the men's team - Fr. Paul, Fr. Mike, Hutch, Keith, Jim, and JP all brought food. They brought gumbo, two types of baked ziti, ham, smoked turkey, Key Lime Pie, and oatmeal cookies! Thank you all for the delicious food.
Fr. Paul continues his series of Christian Education classes about Anglicanism. Adult Christian Education classes start each Sunday morning at 9:15. Please find a recording of this past Sunday's lesson, at the link below:
What is Anglicanism? Henry II and Thomas Becket and Richard and John."
The children's Sunday School class also met at 9:15.
Next Week
Holy Communion on Wednesday June 4 at 6pm with Fr. Paul.
Please remember Choir practice and Bible Study are cancelled both Thursday, June 5 and Thursday, June 12. We will resume both on Thursday June 19.
Fr. Paul is starting a Wednesday evening Bible Study. He has a sign up sheet downstairs if you are interested. The first Wednesday night Bible Study is scheduled for June 18. Also, starting June 18, the Wednesday evening services will begin at 5 pm followed immediately by the Bible Study.
Next Sunday is Pentecost - also known as WhitSunday. Fr. Paul asked me to share this message:
There is a tradition in Anglicanism that on WhitSunday (Pentecost) every one wears Red to church. If you are able to do so and are willing to continue this tradition, please wear Red next Sunday. Please note this an optional but beautiful tradition."
Blessings,
Fr. Paul
Next Sunday is our monthly Potluck Luncheon.
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Happenings
St. Peter's is currently running another series of radio ads on WCQR leading up to WhitSunday (Pentecost 6/8). Please continue to pray for St. Peter's growth and successful outreach.
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This past Thursday several of us visited Carole at her home. Fr. Paul celebrated Holy Communion. After lunch, we enjoyed catching up with Carole as we relaxed on her beautiful screened in porch!
It was wonderful to spend time with Carole and see her in such good spirits. Many prayers for her continued recovery!
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Bishop Jones posted these pictures and the following description:
The Ordination of the Reverend John Scott Eddlemon to the Sacred Order of Deacons, Holy Apostles Church (ACA), Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Congratulations to Scott for his ordination to the Deaconate!!
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On Friday, June 27, Rose Marie and Teresa are organizing an excursion to the outdoor drama, LIBERTY, which is presented every year at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater in Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, Elizabethton, TN. The drama tells the story of the settlement of this area and the story of the Overmountain Men travelling to the Battle of Kings Mountain, a decisive victory for the Patriot cause.
Before the show, we will meet for an early dinner at the Black Olive Restaurant in Elizabethton. For information, including ticket prices, please go to the following link:
There will be a sign up sheet downstairs starting next Sunday.
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The Patterns of Evidence group is premiering a new movie:
They have produced several other films including "The Exodus", "The Moses Controversy", "Red Sea Miracle I & II", etc. We have enjoyed attending these very informative and entertaining movies as a group in the past.
We are attending the 7 pm showing on Tuesday, June 10, at the AMC Johnson City 14 Theater (1805 N. Roan St.). Before the show we are meeting at Olive Garden (1903 N. Roan St.) at 5 pm for a before show dinner. You may both read about the Patterns of Evidence group and purchase tickets through their website:
Several of us have already purchased tickets in Row D. Please let me know if you plan to join us for dinner so we can make reservations.
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For Peace, and Deliverance from our Enemies
O Almighty God, who art a strong tower of defense unto thy servants against the face of their enemies; We yield thee praise and thanksgivings for our deliverance from those great and apparent dangers wherewith we were compassed. We acknowledge thy goodness that we were not delivered over as a prey unto them; beseeching thee still to continue such thy mercies towards us, that all the world may know that thou art our Saviour and mighty Deliverer; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen BCP, p. 52
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Hope House Diaper & Baby Supply Drive
We are supporting Hope House in the months of June and July for a diaper drive. They are especially in need of larger sizes of diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6) and pull-ups (2/3T, 3/4T, and 4/5T). Donations can be placed in the nursery downstairs. If you need help or have any questions, please see Jessica. Thank you Jessica for arranging this charity drive for St. Peter's!
Hope House is a Christian based maternity home and crisis pregnancy resource center in Kingsport. Please check out their website at the following link:
More information on their needs is listed below.
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