Bulletin Date: December 24, 2012 5:00 am
Selected Christmas Music
Largo from Xerxes G. F. Handel
Helmut Linne von Berg, Violin
Away In A Manger Murray/Kirkpatrick arr. K. Campbell
Helmut Linne von Berg, Violin
Ave Maria Franz Schubert
Helmut Linne von Berg, Violin
Choral Selections:
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High G.B. Woodward Trad. English Carol
O Christmas Tree E.G. Anschutz German Folk Song
Whence Comes This Rush of Wings? Unknown Trad. French Carol
Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella Unknown Trad. French Carol
Sussex Carol Unknown Trad. English Carol
Rocking Unknown Trad. Czech Carol
O Holy Night Adolphe Adam
Nancy Long, Soprano and Choir
Poinsettias
Cheryl Alvord Young in memory of Charles Frederick Young
Kenneth and Andrea Pogue and Myrtle Samuels in memory of Lester Samuels
Carolyn and Johnny Davis in memory of Conway Davis, Kilby Davis, Gladys Davis, Jimmy Davis
Roger and Eunice Key in memory of Betty and Ethel Shook
Joe and Mary Ann Betchy in memory of Harry Betchy
Marion Mahoney in memory of Tom Mahoney
Mille and Howard Muhly in memory of Kim Allen
Linda and David Beck in memory of Paul F. Cash, Martha Moon Beck
Marilyn and Michael Newman in memory of Marilyn’s father, Wiley Griffith
Marilyn and Michael Newman In memory of Marilyn’s cousin, Edwin Dudley
Marilyn and Michael Newman In memory of Marilyn’s aunt, Anna Rimmer
Marilyn and Michael Newman In memory of family who are no longer with us
Bill and Nancy Wick in memory of Clay Chenowith Jeter
Poinsettias (cont’d)
Cheryl Alvord Young in honor of my children—Heather, Peter and Gretchen and my grandchildren, Emily, Aidan, Katie and Jasmine
Joe and Mary Ann Betchy in honor of Christina Weinstein
The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks and Mr. Ben Y. Hicks in honor of the congregation of St Peter’s
Thomas W. D. Guthrie in honor of The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks
Thomas W. D. Guthrie in honor of Brad Volland and the Choir of St Peter’s
The Heimbachs in thanksgiving for the birth of Benjamin Gramm
Parish Life at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
►Ministries
ECW, Episcopal Church Women, continues a long tradition of service to the parish, the community and beyond. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, 2pm at the parish house. They sponsor the popular Village Dinners on the first Wednesday of each month. A second group, the Evening ECW meets in the evening.
ECM, Episcopal Church Men, meets on the second Sat. of the month at 8:30pm at Horne’s and is involved in projects around the Church and community.
The Fellowship Committee sponsors the Fellowship Dinners held in the spring and fall, Village Dinners on the first Wednesday of
every month, and Coffee Hour on the first Sunday of the month following the 11AM service.
The Outreach Committee conducts various activities, including food distribution to Caroline Social Services, Community Dinners and a Jail Ministry. We also recently went on a mission trip to Staten Island.
►Worship and Education
Members of the Altar Guild prepare the church for all worship services. They maintain the linens, arrange flowers, refill candles, polish the brass, and prepare the altar for worship each Sunday.
Acolytes light the altar candles, carry the crucifix and the Gospel book, and serve at the altar.
Lectors read the scriptures each Sunday.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers distribute the wine to the parishioners during communion.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors take communion to those who are homebound and cannot attend church services.
Greeters pass out bulletins in the front of the church and direct people to Communion.
The Choir participates enthusiastically in singing both hymns and responses and special pieces during the Offertory.
Christian Education – Children meet on the 2nd floor of the Parish House and Adults on the main floor, Sundays, 9:45am.
Children’s Group – Children meet each Wednesday at 4:45pm for various activities, except for the first Wednesday of the month.
Ecumenical Bible Study meets 10am Wednesday in the Parish House and studies the weekly lectionary.