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THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of The loose and undesignated offering goes to the Zion Shelter & Soup Kitchen. Unless otherwise noted, the service is found in the red Book of Common (BCP). righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. FLOWERS 637 “How firm a foundation,” At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May Today’s altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Opening Acclamation & for Purity BCP 355 it not be counted against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me Ann Bond & John Lucas, Johnny Lucas, Mary Ann & Joe Archie and Lisa Gloria in excelsis S-280 Powell strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all Vaughn by Bet & Tom Archie.

Collect of the Day BCP 234 the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. The Today’s altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us Sarah & John Campbell, Tommy Campbell, Mary Ann & James. V. Larkin, kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Isaac Woodell, Janet Woodell and Sandra Ruckert by the family. love what you command; through Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Gradual Hymn 314 “Humbly I adore thee,” HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Children ages 5-13 are welcomed to join the Procession to Children’s Chapel.) October 25: Kay Sharpe, Loraine Babcock The Lessons (seated) Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22 October 26: Isabel Roberson Although our iniquities testify against us, act, O LORD, for your The (standing) Luke 18:9-14 October 27: Philip Ninan name's sake; our apostasies indeed are many, and we have sinned against Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they October 28: Trisha Baker, Hunter Baldree, Carolyn Harding you. O hope of Israel, its savior in time of trouble, why should you be like were righteous and regarded others with contempt: "Two men went up to October 29: Rebecca Behar, Erika Gachuz a stranger in the land, like a traveler turning aside for the night? Why the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The should you be like someone confused, like a mighty warrior who cannot Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you that I UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, October 23 give help? Yet you, O LORD, are in the midst of us, and we are called by am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax Stewardship Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. in ASH your name; do not forsake us! Thus says the LORD concerning this collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.' But the tax Tuesday October 25 people: Truly they have loved to wander, they have not restrained their collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was Men’s Cursillo Reunion Group at 7:00 a.m. at Bojangles feet; therefore the LORD does not accept them, now he will remember their beating his breast and saying, `God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' I tell you, EFM at 6:30 p.m. in the Library iniquity and punish their sins. Have you completely rejected Judah? Does this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who Wednesday, October 26 your heart loathe Zion? Why have you struck us down so that there is no exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be Holy Communion at 7:00 a.m. in the Chapel healing for us? We look for peace, but find no good; for a time of healing, exalted." Brotherhood of St. Andrew at 7:30 a.m. in Woolard Meeting Room but there is terror instead. We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, the Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against you. Do not spurn The The Reverend Jim Reed Transition Team meeting at 6:00 p.m. in Rena B. Harding Room us, for your name's sake; do not dishonor your glorious throne; remember The BCP 358 Sr. at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Suite and do not break your covenant with us. Can any idols of the nations of the People: Form III BCP 387 Thursday, October 27 Men’s Lunch Study at 12:30 p.m. in Woolard Meeting Room bring rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Is it not you, O LORD our BCP 360

God? We set our hope on you, for it is you who do all this. The Peace ADULT EDUCATION IN NOVEMBER The Gospel of John: November 6-20 Psalm 84:1-6 (sung) THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION Please join us for a three-part series on the Gospel of John, Nov. 6, 13, and 20 at 1 How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD of hosts! * The 9:15am in the Woolard Meeting Room. In contrast to Matthew, Mark, and Luke, My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the LORD; Presentation Hymn 380 vs. 3 the gospel of John is very different in its story line, its literary style, rich imagery, my heart and my rejoice in the living God. The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361 and the “signs” or wonders that Jesus works. Throughout, the author of John 2 The sparrow has found her a house and Benedictus S-129 Powell links Jesus’ actions and identity to Jewish traditions. There is an emphasis on and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; * The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 development of a spiritual life. The opening passage of John is among the most by the side of your , O LORD of hosts, The Breaking of the Bread beautiful poetic sections in the Bible. While the older identify Jesus as my King and my God. S-154 Hurd Son of God and Son of Man, focusing on the humanity of Jesus, in John’s Gospel 3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! * Communion of the People Jesus emerges as God Himself, truly divine. As Jesus’ disciple Philip said to his skeptical friend Nathanael, “Come and see.” (John 12:46) they will always be praising you. In the Episcopal all baptized Christians are welcome to the

4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! * table to receive communion. To receive the bread, please hold out your Prayer Bead Workshop whose hearts are set on the pilgrims' way. open palms. To receive the wine, you may drink directly from the cup, or Following the November 2nd ECW meeting Loraine Babcock will conduct a 5 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs* you may slightly dip the wafer in the wine. If you prefer to not receive Prayer Bead Workshop. If you were unable to attend the last workshop, this is for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. communion, you are welcome at the altar to receive a blessing from the your opportunity to make your own prayer beads. Or if you just enjoy crafts, you 6 They will climb from height to height, * . For a blessing, while at the , cross your arms across your can help make a few of these for Fr. Jim and Katherine to use in their ministries. and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion. chest as a sign of this preference. Please contact Cathy (946-6905 or [email protected]) so that Loraine can be prepared. A light lunch will be served while you work. 2nd Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Prayer of Thanksgiving & Blessing BCP 366 FALL CHURCHYARD CLEAN-UP I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my Processional Hymn 680 “O God, our help in ages past,” th departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, Dismissal Saturday, November 5 , 9:00 A.M. We will be raking, picking up magnolia cones, pulling weeds, and mulching. Those Serving in the Bring your own tools. We particularly need tarps, blowers, and a few pickup Organist & Choirmaster: Douglas Cutler Peter’s Episcopal Church trucks for trips to the dump. Meet in the Bonner St. driveway. All ages welcome. Lay Readers: Hodges Hackney, Val Johnson For more info call Sallie Scales at 946-9443 or E-mail [email protected]. Server: Jay Marle Washington, North Carolina Come out and help beautify our historic churchyard. : Mac Skillen, Olivia Paszt, Grace Paszt Children’s Church: Sonia Privette Parishwide Phone Calls Altar Guild: Katherine Hall, Bet Archie, Joan Campbell, Barbara Grimes, Recently, we have made more use of our parishwide phone call system! Several Susan Hodges, Peggy Koonce phone messages have been sent to all households regarding the Ushers: Ray Heath, Mark Henley, Bob Thomas, Ed Hodges cancellation/alteration of scheduled events. If you have not been receiving these Vestry Person of the Week: Mark Henley messages or you wish for future messages to be sent to another phone number, please email [email protected] or call 946-8151 with the appropriate Office Information information. Thank you for your patience as we continue to learn how to use the Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. system. 8:30 a.m. – noon, (252) 946-8151 www.saintpetersnc.org Recruitment for Sunday School Teachers This is an invitation for you to sign up to be a Sunday School teacher! Do you Priest-in-Charge-The Reverend Jim Reed remember the names of particular teachers who made a lasting impression on you (252) 946-8151 church, [email protected] as a child/teen? We want our younger parishioners to experience these special people in their lives, too. Showing your love and support is a wonderful way for The Reverend Katherine N. Mitchell you to serve God. Please give me a call (946-8151) or email me (617) 721-6614, [email protected] ([email protected]) if you would be willing to join the team.

2017 Vestry Nominations The Reverend Deacon Janet Sueiro Rodman If you or someone you know is or might be interested in being a candidate for the (252) 975-2214, [email protected] 2017 vestry, please contact one of the members of the nominating committee by October 31st. The members are: Tom Archie (946-8578), Maria Gachuz (945- Director of Children & Youth Ministries-Ann Bustard 0031), Nancy Hamblin (940-1999) and Don Stroud (717-0795). Before (252) 946-8151, [email protected] nominating someone, please talk with the individual first to make sure they are interested. We begin this process now to allow the nominating committee sufficient time to do their work, and to allow potential candidates more time to prayerfully consider their decision. Thank you!

Please Pray for: Peter Archie–brother of Tom Archie, Ryan & Fred Beachler–nephews of Michael Beachler, Mike & Marcia Board-friends of Sonia Privette, Maureen Brancely-friend of Mavis Burns, Kristy Casper–friend A new, and exciting Gift-giving opportunity is coming of Robin Skillen, Nancy Chaffee–member, Susan Council–friend of Sonia to 's this fall. The Christmas Alternative Giving Privette, Martha Davis-sister of Betty Cochran, C.T. Jones–cousin of Leslie Program is an opportunity for Saint Peter's members to donate Whitehurst, David Jones–member, Carol Keech–friend of William & Cindy Cochran, Julia Litchfield–member, George Maddrey-father of Trisha Baker, to one or more of six local non-profit agencies during the Jay Marle-member, Manuel Mira–friend of Bill & Betty Cochran, Florette & Christmas season. The Twenty-Third Sunday after Henry Moore–members, Ginni Nickell-member, Dr. Raeford Pugh–father of For each minimum donation of $5.00 participants will Laura Bliley, Ben Reason–friend of Pam Hodges, Jeanne Rutledge and October 23, 2016 Family-friends of Pam Hodges, Acra Samuels-daughter of Hodges & Marsha receive a beautiful “honor card” featuring the chosen agency, 10:15 a.m. Hackney, Mark Simmons–nephew of Bill & Betty Cochran, Betsy Stowell– which can be given to family members or friends as a Christmas sister of Aynn Hadley, Linda Strader–mother of Stacey Lynch, Diana Tew- gift. This is a convenient way to do one-stop Christmas shopping friend of Peggy Hudson, Sis Thornburgh-member, Roland Vaughn-friend of Tom Archie, Avis Wainwright–friend of Pam Hodges, Callie Dawson and help needy agencies in our community. Saint Peter's is celebrating the love of Christ by Wallace–friend of Saint Peter’s, JoAnn Waters–friend of Betty Cochran, Doris Look for The Christmas Alternative Giving Program reaching out and empowering for ministry. Wilder-great-aunt of Sonia Privette, Jean Williams-Mercer-sister of Ginni table in the coffee area after services on: Nickell, Pat Windley–friend of Pam Hodges.

Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 13, Dec 4 and Dec 11. Welcome to Saint Peter’s. Visitors and newcomers are Prayer list requests may be made by completing a prayer card from the rack in Questions: contact Gayle Nadel, Sonia Privette, Maria encouraged to complete a welcome card from the pew rack. church or by calling (946-8151) or emailing the church office Gachuz, Amy Brewer, Catherine Partrick, Lynn Harrington, ([email protected]). Names will remain on the prayer list for 30 days. Please let us know who you are and allow us to greet you. Michael Beachler or Rudy Burns.