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Saint Peter’s Anglican Church AUGUST 2020 Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado

MONTHLY CALENDAR - AUGUST 2 – 9th Sunday after Pentecost Service 9AM WELCOME 5 - Teen Group Mtg 6 - Breakfast Prayer Group on Zoom 7AM FATHER 9 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost Service 9AM 12 – Teen Group Mtg GEORGE 13 – Breakfast Prayer Group on Zoom 7AM AND 16 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost Service 9AM 19 - Teen Group Mtg FAMILY! 20 - Breakfast Prayer Group on Zoom 7AM 20 – Vestry Meeting 21 - Men’s & Women’s Luncheons The Reverend Jamie George has been appointed by Bishop Bill 23 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost Service 9AM Atwood to serve as the full-time Interim Rector at St Peter’s. Fr. 23 – Parish Picnic George began his ministry on July 19th. He will take a well deserved 26– Teen Group Mtg and long-planned family vacation and return on a full-time basis 27 – Breakfast Prayer Group on Zoom 7AM beginning with Sunday, August 16th. 30 – 13th Sunday after Pentecost Service 9AM Fr. George is a U.S. Air Force veteran, he holds a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from Southeastern Bible College, and is a graduate of Denver Seminary. During his career, he has served as associate pastor at The Light of Christ Anglican Church in Denver; interim pastor at Epiphany Anglican Fellowship in Longmont; church planting pastor at St Andrew’s Church in Little Rock, Arkansas; regional ministry director at Love In the Name of Christ in Littleton and as a servant leader at the Front Range Mission in Centennial. Fr. George and his wife Joy currently live in Centennial, Colorado; and have three children: Breeson age 11, Eagan age 9 and Arabella

ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC age 5. Please plan on giving a warm welcome to Fr. George and his SUNDAY – AUGUST 23RD family as they join the St Peter’s Anglican Church family in forging ahead in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

PHOTO HAPPENINGS

SUNDAY SERVICES CONTINUED OUTSIDE THROUGH JULY BUT THE ADDITION OUR WONDERFUL MUSIC TEAM WAS A BIG HIT!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE MAEDAS FOR THE FLOWERS! “CLIVE LOOKING ALIVE!” EVEN RABBITS ENJOY A GOOD SERMON.

THANK YOU TO JR WARDEN DENNY FOR TAKING THIS MESS OF A ANNA FROM ZETEO WAS HEAD OVER HEELS WITH THE ARRIVAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND MAKING IT WORK FOR GREEN GRASS! OF THE TWO SAINT PETER’S BOXES SHIPPED IN MID-MAY!

RECTOR TIME TOGETHER

When you look at the life and ministry of Jesus, it becomes clear that he made it a priority to spend time with His disciples. You can see Him engaging large groups, the twelve apostles, and the inner circle (Peter, James and John). That wasn’t by chance; it was undoubtedly intentional. The space Jesus created to spend time with His disciples was key to them getting to know Him and one another. Overtime, they grew in their understanding of what it means to love God and each other – despite their differences and flaws. During my conversation with the vestry, I shared my desire to meet with every member of St. Peter’s within the first few months as the interim rector. Jesus gave the disciples the command to “love one another as he had loved them” and that “everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” We must find ways to spend time together if we are going to get to know and love one another as our Lord desires. Since my family does not live in the Loveland area, well need people to host gatherings at their homes. If you are willing to host, please contact Amanda via email or call (970) 292-8595. Once we get a list of hosts, we’ll create a calendar for gatherings. Everyone will receive an invitation to register for one of the times of fellowship sometime in August. We will plant to keep the gatherings smaller (8 – 12 people) to make it possible for those attending to have an opportunity to get to know each other better. If someone cannot participate in one of the scheduled gatherings, I’ll work with you to find a way to spend time together. My hope and prayers are that this will begin to create greater unity and move us toward loving one another as Jesus loves us and called us to love each other.

Grace, Peace & Love, The Rev. Jamie George

SAINT HELENA FEAST DAY IS AUGUST 18th

Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado Saint Helena (Helen) lived from about AD 240 to AD 327. She is considered the patron saint for difficult marriages and of archeologists, converts, divorced people, and empresses. She was the daughter of an innkeeper, but she married a Roman general, who later became the Emperor Constantius. Her son, Emperor Constantine the Great, was the first Christian emperor of Rome. It was from him that she first learned about Christianity. Saint Helena is known for her generosity in giving money to the poor, using her influence to have prisoners released, and for having warrants those to be exiled canceled. At age 80, she made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem where she discovered the wood of the true Cross on which Christ was crucified. Using slivers from the wood piece she had obtained; she took them to the bedside of a dying woman. The third piece caused a complete recovery, and thus proved that the Cross was indeed the true Cross. Because of this miracle, the symbol for Saint Helena is the Cross. During her search in the Holy Land the rediscovery of the tomb of Christ was made. In 335AD Constantine ordered that a church be built over the site from where the Cross was recovered and over the site of the crucifixion of Christ. This church became known as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Saint Helena’s feast day is celebrated on August 18th.

IT IS ANNUAL PICNIC TIME AUGUST 23rd

Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado

The Annual Parish Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 23rd, will be St Peter’s Welcome to Fr George and His Family Day! This year’s picnic is one that will be different from any other as it will not be a pot-luck event. This year the church will provide the hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, drinks and dessert ice cream. As all seating will be by family and each family is to provide their own additional food items (salad, fruit, etc.). Doing everything we can to stay within the bounds of the COVID-19 rules, we will follow this mode of operation: 1 – Hamburgers, hotdogs and brats will be prepared on the grill and placed in an individual container for delivery to each family table. 2 – Drinks (water, soda and diet drinks) will be available in individual sealed bottles. 3 – Dessert ice cream will be available in individual sealed containers. (Sorry -No milkshakes!) 4 – Condiments (ketch-up, mustard, relish) will be available in individual sealed containers. 5 – Tables will be placed around the back yard of the church with appropriate distance between each. Tables will be for family group use only. Large tables will be reserved for large families. 6 – Shade will be provided where possible. The church is securing three EZ Up shade covers and is planning to borrow three others. The two larger covers will also be utilized. If you have a family shade cover please plan on bringing it to the picnic. 7 – As expected, all will be required to wear face masks except when eating with their family.

This year’s picnic will begin at approximately 11:00AM after the Sunday service on August 23rd. The church service for this Sunday will begin at 9:30 AM instead of 9:00AM. A special picnic flyer will be sent out about a week ahead of the picnic in August. Everyone will need to make a reservation for this picnic. This is important for food purchases and table set-up. Sign-ups will take place on Sundays or can be done by calling Amanda at the church office 970-292-8595

May the rains sweep gentle across your fields, May the sun warm the land, May every good seed you have planted bear fruit, And may late summer find you standing in fields of plenty.

BISHOP’S WELL REPORT Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado

Bishop Bill Atwood recently gave a report for the International Diocese project known as “Bishop’s Well”. He reports: First of all, it is not just for water wells (bore holes), but we have done lots of that. It was meant to be “a well of resources to meet desperate needs.” In Kenya, we have done 10 bore holes, averaging $25,000 each, though five of them were actually funded by the Assemblies of God. They wanted to partner with us in a volatile remote region, (which we were glad to do because they gave us the $500,000 drilling rig!). The wells we have done are pretty expensive, because we have to do “cased, deep water bore holes” because of surface water pollution from DDT and other pesticide pollution in the shallow water. We did one that came up dry, but even with good engineering reports, that sometimes happens. We were able to help with another solution to use a trailer to haul water from another site to the place where the bore hole came up dry. We did a water bottling plant at St. Nicholas Children’s Home in Nairobi. Water sales from that can fully support the orphanages of 49 children permanently. We also did a bore hole in Haiti, and a complete water bottling installation to get water for sale there. Bishops Well total donations and partner contributions from inception have been $191,200, International Diocese contributions account for $20,030. There has been a lot of bang for the buck! On COVID-19 emergency aid, we have provided help in five different Provinces including Kenya, Uganda, Argentina, Burundi, and Malawi, totaling $6,500 over the last few months. We are excited about all we have been able to do with Bishop’s Well, and rejoice at all the lives that have been saved!

ZETEO MISSIONS – THE PHILIPPINES

Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado

ZETEO FAMILY GATHERED ON THE JUST RECEIVED BLANKET ANNA WITH JOHN, IAN & LUCY JAKE WITH NATHAN AND BART

MAY BOXES ARRIVE The two boxes shipped to Zeteo in May arrived towards the end of July. The photos above show the children sporting some of the clothing items received. Hopefully, the three-box shipment sent in June will also arrive in two to three weeks. The arrival of the boxes from the St. Peter’s parish is gratefully appreciated by all the staff and children. Not only do they supply needed medical items, clothing and food; they bring a joyful feeling of Christmas on their arrival. The other item they appreciate is your special card or letter to an individual child. They can be sent via international postage to Kate Berg’s address listed in the parish Church Finder directory. (Note: please do not send check or money as the can disappear. Make your money contributions through the parish as the treasurer knows how to get the funds safely into the mission’s bank account.

SPONSOR A STAFF MEMBER AT ZETEO Kate Berg, Zeteo Missions Director, is seeking partners who would be interested in sponsoring staff members who are quarantined onsite at the mission during the COVID crisis. $100/person/month would cover the "hazard pay” to each staff member standing in the gap for the kids. If you are interested in partnering a staff member (moving forward, or helping with back pay for the past 2 months), please contact Kate and she provide you with profile information for the individual with whom you are partnering. So far, three staff members out of eleven have been sponsored by members of St. Peter’s. Checks should be designated for "Zeteo sponsor” project in the memo line. Using Bill Pay at your bank, a monthly check can be sent to the church “St. Peter’s Anglican Church 4044 Duffield, Ave, Loveland, CO 80538”. Include memo line: ”Zeteo Sponsor”.

EZEKIEL KATE AND KARIS

GET A HEAD START ON OPERATION XMAS CHILD Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado For years St. Peter’s has been participating in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child (OCC). Thanks to all of you, last year we were able to donate 34 OCC shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and most of all prayer, to children suffering from poverty, natural disasters, war, disease and famine. Each of these kids, along with their families, hear about the hope and love of God through Jesus, a message that is all but lost in so many countries around the world! Hopefully this year, with your help, we can surpass that number of 34! You can fill as many shoeboxes as you want! If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Webb at 970.619.8037 or email [email protected].

National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2020

What goes in my Shoebox? A “Wow” Item. Start with a medium to large item that will capture the child’s attention the instant he or she opens the box! Ideas include: soccer ball with pump, stuffed animal, toys (puppets, trucks, etc.), doll (baby, Barbie, etc.), musical instrument, outfit, shoes. Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc. School Supplies: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, brushes, washcloths, etc. ( No toothpaste) Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc. Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. Age and Gender-Specific Groups: (Labels are available to stick to the boxes) Girls 2-4; Girls 5-9; Girls 10-14 Boys 2-4; Boys 5-9; Boys 10-14

I have a plastic bin filled with children’s new handmade clothing which were donated to us by the sewing ladies at St. John’s Catholic Church. The bin will be available in our church so you can pick items for your shoe boxes.

A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back.

Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans. Place a rubber band around the packed shoebox.

Due to Covid -19, we are asked for NO cash/checks to be placed in shoe boxes. Brochures will have a stamped self-addressed envelope that can be mailed directly or shipping payments can also be made online.

MISCELLANEOUS PARISH NOTES

Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado PARISH EMPLOYEES HAVE NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES: Rector: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: [email protected]

Music Director: [email protected]

ZETEO PHILIPPINES ITEMS FOR THE NEXT SHIPPING The next box shipping to the Zeteo Missions in The Philippines is scheduled for August. Items for the mission can be left at the church in the special “blue” Zeteo box found in the southeast corner of the sanctuary.

FOOD ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE LARIMER COUNTY FOOD BANK Since March we have not been able to add to the food delivered to the Larimer County Food Bank. Please let us get back to our normal generosity by bringing items on Sundays or weekdays. Items can be placed in the food bank box inside the front doors of the church.

NEW RECTOR HAS A DIFFERENT WEEK DAY OFF Father George has selected his weekly day off from duties to be on Fridays. This will give him Friday and Saturday to be with his family.

LAMMAS DAY IS AUGUST 1ST Traditionally known as “loaf mass”, this was a time when loaves of bread were baked from the first harvested grain harvested of the year. The loaves were then taken to church to be consecrated by a priest.

OUR DAILY BREAD BOOKLETS Our Daily Bread prayer guides for September – October - November are now available in the church narthex.

SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST – Year A Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado If you are not able to serve on the assigned date, please find a replacement and let Amanda Smith know (970-292-8595) by Wednesday of the assigned week. 9:00am Eucharist Date August 2 August 9 August 16 August 23 August 30 th th th th th Proper 8 Sunday after 9 Sunday after 10 Sunday after 11 Sunday after 12 Sunday after Trinity Trinity Trinity Trinity Trinity

Celebrant Rev. Larry Doyle Rev. Tom Corbin Rev. Jamie George Preacher

O.T. Nehemiah 9:16-21 Jonah 2:1-10 Isaiah 56:1-8 Isaiah 51:1-6 Jeremiah 15:15-21 Reader Scott Erickson Anthony Alvarado Leslie Ericskon Doug Edmiston Johnny Moore

Psalm Psalm 78:1-13 Psalm 29 Psalm 67 Psalm 138 Psalm 26 Psalmist Gary Eifert Lynda Stoops Marcia Harris Steve Keyser Leslie Erickson

N.T. Romans 8:35-39 Romans 9:1-5 Romans 11:13-24 Romans 11:25-36 Romans 12:1-8 Reader Doug Edmiston Ron Stoops Andrea Smith Mary Anne Paul Scott Erickson

Gospel Matthew 14:13-21 Matthew 14:22-33 Matthew 15:21-28 Matthew 16:13-20 Matthew 16:21-27 Intercessor Seth Forwood Mary Anne Paul Johnny Moore Andrea Smith Seth Forwood

THANK YOU, EVERONE!

THANK YOU . . . Serving Our Lord in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley - Colorado

. . . DENNY FOR ALL THE HARD . . . JOSEY FOR CONTINUING . . . KEN FOR TRIMMING AND WORK TO GET THE TO MOW THE CHURCH LAWN! PULLING WEEDS WITH GREAT IRRIGATION SYSTEM UP AND GRANDSON TRAVIS! RUNNING!

ST. PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH CALENDAR AUGUST 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 © Wedding Lammas Anniversary Day

« Titus « Birthday Maeda

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9th Sunday © Transfigur- after Trinity Emily & ation of Our Rector’s Day 9:00 AM Mark Maeda Lord Jesus Off Holy Eucharist Christ 7AM Prayer & St Oswald Study Group « Scott St Dominic Teen Group via Zoom 6:30 PM Erickson « Tad « John Hutchinson Guild 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10th Sunday Teen Group 7AM Prayer & after Trinity 6:30 PM Study Group Rector’s Day Via Zoom Off 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist « Kirstin St Lawrence St Clare The Virgin Moore & Mary Mother © Joy & Michael Paul of Our Lord «Bishop Bill Jamie George Jesus Christ St Herman of Atwood Alaska «Sam Plank 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11th Sunday Teen Group 7AM Prayer & Men’s & after Trinity 6:30 PM Study Group Women’s Via Zoom 9:00 AM Luncheons « Steve VESTRY MTG Holy Eucharist 7:00 PM VIA Rector’s Day St Helena Keyser ZOOM Off

«Cheri Eifert & Joanne

Taylor 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 12th Sunday Teen Group 7AM Prayer & Study Group after Trinity 6:30 PM Via Zoom 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist St Bartholomew St Louis St © Bonnie &

Augustine Jerry Webb Rector’s Day Off 30 31 13th Sunday after Trinity 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist

Lander Hultin « St Aidan