Letters to the Romans

Vestry Members

Kathy Steinbruegge, Sr. Warden

Cynthia Murphy, Jr. Warden

(Through 2018) Cynthia Murphy-Burns Kathy Steinbruegge Clem Trammell Tyler Wood

(Through 2019) Lloyd Griffin Janet Byington Nancy Smith Erika Wilson

(Through 2020) Lynette Bonner Charlie Hardaker Jan Routledge Jennifer Sikes

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 101 East Fourth Avenue Rome, GA 30161 706.291.9111 www.stpetersrome.org

In this issue. . . Safeguarding Rise & Shine, Yoga, Liv. Compass 2 Altar Guild 3

JOY Trip 4

Adult Forum 5 Bible Study, Whit Molnar, Canterbury 6 Recharge & Rejoice 7 Children’s Ministries 8 M & O 9 Blessing of the Backpack 10 Parish News Volunteer Sch 11 Calendar 12 Farewell Nikki 13

Rector: The Reverend John Foster Herring Associate Rector: The Reverend Nikki Mathis Canterbury Club: Rebecca Segrest

Parish Administrator: Elizabeth Barnes Choirmaster and Director of Music: Dr. Fredrick Tarrant Organist: Wanda Cantrell

Financial Coordinator: Debbi West Sexton: Sheila Kinnebrew Newsletter Editor: Bryant Steele (steelecomm@netzero.net)

Holly Smith: Children’s Ministry Coordinator (stpetersromefamily@gmail.com)

Church Photographer: Curt Yarbrough (chy813@hotmail.com) Newsletter Layout: Bob Evans (rsmithevans@aol.com)

September 2018

Welcome Home

Father John

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We challenge ourselves and the world to love like Jesus, as we worship

joyfully, serve compassionately, and grow spiritually.

PURPOSE STATEMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF ATLANTA

Safeguarding God’s Children – Training for those working with children or youth at St. Peters on 9/22/2018 9:30am to 12:30. CALL 770.382.2626 TO REGISTER TO ATTEND

Rise and Shine Sunday Line up

8:30AM – Chapel Worship

8:45 to 10am – Breakfast

9:15 to 9:50 am – Kids’ Formation

10am – Church worship

11:20am to noon – Adult Formation

YOGA Tuesdays at 11:00am in Daniel Hall

Praying with Icons

How can a sacred image reveal what we can't see or touch? Beginning in September, we'll search for some answers to that question. Mondays at 401 E. 4th Ave, 1pm on Sept. 10,17,24 Wednesdays in Willingham House, 6pm on Sept 12,19,26.

Contact Betty Moore if you are interested in attending: bettymoorebus@gmail.com

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Altar Guild News

Nearly thirty Altar Guild members enjoyed each other’s company while munching on cucumber and pimento sandwiches, scones and cheese straws. We are very pleased to welcome two new members:

Paula Dickinson and Gayle Keith

New members are always welcome.

Please contact Laura Frederick at lwfred@msn.com or Melissa Keefe at mvkeefe1@me.com for more information.

Special thanks to Sunny Knauss for these pictures of St. Peter’s Altar Guild in action.

Thank you to everyone who helped with and attended the Altar Guild Tea on August 19th!

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The return of

JOY (just older youths)

September 26th

Pierre Cardin Pursuit of the Future An exhibition of the “looks” from the 1950’s to the

present created by this iconic designer.

Known as a fashion futurist, 95 yrs. old & continues to oversee his interests as a designer &

humanitarian. First haute-designer to show affordable ready-to-wear clothes.

Cost: $32.00 Lunch: at Pero’s on your own

Depart: St. Peter’s 9am Return: St. Peter’s 4pm

Joy trips have been a popular social event for many years at St. Peter’s. The Joy committee hopes to

create new interest in trips so that enjoyable, engaging opportunities are also financially responsible.

We have created a few basic guidelines to help planners arrange for transportation. Joy trips will

expand to include more participants as interest and support grows.

• 1st week of reservations Sept 2-12 limited to St. Peter’s members. If a member

wishes to include a guest, they may ADD them if space permits during the 2nd

week of reservations. For example: Mary Jane (church member) + 1guest

• 2nd week reservations Sept 13-19 if space permits open to guest or friends. If you

designated a guest when you made your reservation the office will call you to

confirm space for your guest.

• Payment due within 1 week of making reservation

• Payments are non-refundable, the church office will maintain a waiting list.

Call church, 706.291.9111 to make your reservation. Seating LIMITED to 25. Call EARLY to ensure your space!

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2018 – 2019 Schedule

August 12 Hugh Bonner August 19 Brian Hampton August 26 St. Peter’s Ministry Fair / Peggy Nash September 2 No AF/Labor Day September 9 Reception for Mother Nikki September 16, 23, 30 Dr. Marshall Jenkins October 7 Dr. Marshall Jenkins October 14, 21, 28 The Rev. Roger Ard November 4 The Rev. Roger Ard November 11 No AF/Annual Meeting November 18 Bob Evans November 25 No AF/Thanksgiving December 2, 9, 16, 23 Dr. Terry Morris December 30 No AF/New Years January 6, 13, 20, 27 The Rev. Don Black February 3 Tom Dasher/Jim Noon February 10 Susan Harvey February 17 Nat Massey

We hope you will come join us for discussion and fellowship.

If you have not been to Sunday School in a while, this might just be the year to start!

YOU ARE INVITED

Join us on Sunday immediately following the 10:00 am worship service

for Adult Forum also known as Adult Sunday School.

Where: Daniel Hall When: 11:20am until 12:00 noon on Sundays Who: Anyone over 21

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Bible Study will resume with Father John on September 13th.

Thursday mornings at 10:00 am in Rhodes Wyatt Room.

Open Door Home was presented a check from Whit Molnar for $5,000.

Proceeds from his Lemonade & Cookies stand

2019 CALENDAR DRIVE FOR DFACS The Canterbury Club wants your extra 2019 calendars! Please help us support our local Department of Family and Children’s Services by donating a 2019 calendar. Children and families in the DFCS system have multiple appointments, doctors’ visits, court dates, visitation, etc. Keeping these appointments are vital for families and kids in DFCS care. A calendar is essential for a family to keep up with all the dates that are important to reuniting them with their children. Last year St. Peter’s and the Canterbury Club donated over 150 calendars and all have been used. We welcome ANY shape, size or theme. A donation box will be in the Parish Hall and in the Willingham House starting in September.

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ReCharge & Rejoice

“Fun for all Ages” On the 4th Wednesday of each month EVERYONE will gather in Daniel Hall following dinner for fun and games.

EYC and Jr. & Youth Choirs will NOT meet on the 4th Wednesday.

Wednesday Dinners:

September 5 –

Speak Cheesy Sandwiches w/chips and a side.

September 12 – Baked potatoes stuffed with your choice of chicken, broccoli,

Green Salad and Mississippi Mud Cake

September 19 – Ham n Macaroni Cheese, Broccoli Casserole, Apple Spice Cake.

September 26 – Beef Taco Soup, Corn bread, Green Salad, Honey Bun Cake.

Wednesday EYC Events for September: 6:30-8pm

September 5 – Slip n Slide Kickball

September 12 – Schroeder’s Night.

September 19 – Wii Game Tournament & Netflix.

September 26 – Honeymoon Bakery trip with Hot Potato Throw and Tell

Choirs Meet on Wednesday

Jr. Choir 6:15-7:00pm, 3rd floor 3rd door on left

Youth Choir: 6:00-6:45pm, Rhodes Wyatt Room

Adult Choir: 7:00-8:00pm 2nd floor 1st door on left

Jr. & Youth Choir will NOT meet on the 4th Wednesday each month.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Families at the Farm

Sunday, September 23,

3:00 to 6:00pm

Burnes Family Farm 2665 Morton Bend Road, Rome, Georgia 30165

Bring the family (birth through 12th grade kids) out for an afternoon of fishing, Tug O’War, and potluck! Invitation to follow with further details.

St. Peter’s Rome Family Activities

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The William S. Davies Shelter, Inc. ‘ needs the following for their new women’s shelter. Shampoo Laundry Pods Conditioner Dishwasher Pods Body Wash Bleach Deodorant Windex Disposable razors Oxyclean Toothbrushes/toothpaste Toliet Paper Lotion Paper Hair brushes Hair Dryers Loofahs Socks & Underwear / all sizes

T shirts / sizes XS – 3XL New Unopened Sweatshirts sizes XS – 3XL

Please NO MOUTHWASH

If you are interested in making a substantial donation to assist in the purchase of furnishings or a naming opportunity

please contact: www.daviesshelter.com or call 706 802-6300

MISSION AND OUTREACH - SEPTEMBER

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BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

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Sympathy of the Parish is extended to Annette Morris and her family on the death of Vangelina Muzekari, Annette’s mother. Sympathy of the Parish is extended to the family and friends of Nancy Carol Elliott Lee who died on Monday, August 20 in Rome.

ALTAR GUILD:

September: Melissa Keefe, Elaine Smith, Lynne Hicks, Kathy O’Mara, Nell Hamrick.

October: Nancy Hunter, Laura Frederick, Andye Moss, Peggy Nash, Nell Warren,

Sue Mann, Lynnette Bonner, Virginia Hunter, Babo Segars.

BREAKFAST:

Sept 2: Tricia Richards, Jimmy Kelley, Suzy & Pete Gilbert, David Hunter, Gayle

Keith

Sept 9: Bryan Johnson, David Harvey, John & Tracy Schroeder, Meredith Cole,

Harold Lawrence

Sept 16: Allien McNair, Clem Trammell, Bill Schoepski, Bill Byington, Craig

Wilson, Bob Kane

Sept 23: Doug Lansing, Russ Jennings, Jack Knight, Sasa Vance, Sam Lucas, Guy

Hunter.

Sept. 30: Ann Pullen, Jeanne Cahill, Bruce Hunter, Len Woodward, Sammy &

Chris Edgeworth.

GREETER:

September: Bob Evans, Mary & Curt Yarbrough, Stephen Patton, Allien McNair,

Hugh Bonner, Michelle O’Neill

October: Mary Kirkland, Doug Lansing, Laura Davis, Lloyd Griffin, Beverly

Schrum, Jeanne Sparks.

USHER:

September: Buster Wright, Bruce Hunter, Bryant Steele, Roger Smith

October: Joe Seigler, Jimmy Smith, Allen Mull, Stephen Mosley

PARISH NEWS

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES

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September Calendar 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule 8:30 Holy Eucharist 8:45 Breakfast 9:15 Kids SS 10:00 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Children Chapel 11:20 Adult SS 1:00 Eucharist in Spanish

12:15 Healing Prayer

9:00 Staff 5:30 Celtic Recharge & Rejoice Wednesdays

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3 Church Office Closed for Labor Day

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9 Farewell Reception Mo Nikki

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13 Bible Study 10:00

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16 Hymn Festival 3pm

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20 Bible Study 10:00

21 Community Kitchen

22 Safeguarding God’s Children

23 Burnes Farm Family Fun

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25 Community Kitchen

26 27 Bible Study 10:00

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Farewell, Mother Nikki

Thank you!

Reception honoring Mother Nikki Mathis on September 9th Daniel Hall following the 10:00 service.

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Many thanks to Curt Yarbrough for providing some of the photographs used in the LTR. Editor’s Note Submissions to Letters to the Romans are welcome from any St. Peter’s parishioner and should be dropped off or sent to the church office. Please keep items brief and to the point. News and photos of parishioners participating in community events are also welcome. The deadline for submissions to the October Issue is by September 17, 2018.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

101 East Fourth Avenue Rome, Georgia 30161