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Senior Warden, Annual Report, 2019
Elizabeth Heimbach

The congregation of St. Peter’s is small in number, but guided by our priest, we have been
able to accomplish a lot this year. As Senior Warden, I am grateful for

1. The leadership of our priest:
Catherine works tirelessly to care for the people of St. Peter’s, especially those who
are ill and those who mourn.
2. Worship:

Catherine prepares each service carefully. She encourages participation by members
of the congregation who serve as greeters, acolytes, lectors, and Eucharistic
ministers. She cheerfully teaches new altar guild members the proper way to care
for the altar, and she patiently encourages new acolytes to learn the order of service.
She plans wonderful services for the celebration of major festivals like Easter,
Pentecost, Christmas, and Epiphany. She writes the script for the Christmas pageant
each year, and this year, she also introduced a gentle, quiet Blue Christmas service.

3. The music:
Our wonderful choir under Brad’s direction adds a splendid dimension to our
worship each Sunday. The fall concert with PhilHarmonia was a wonderful event
that attracted an audience from both St. Peter’s and from other churches.
4. The oversight of the buildings and grounds of the church:

Junior Warden Johnny Davis has dealt this year with everything from leaks in the
church to leaves and branches in the church yard. Johnny and Rob Dobson have also
spent countless hours on the renovation of the nursery building.

5. Fellowship:
The monthly potluck lunches and Village Dinners are lovely occasions that bring us
together. Gospel on the River and the Everett’s Christmas party are also events that
everyone looks forward to.

6. Outreach:
Village Harvest and the work of the ECM and the ECW provide practical ways of
sharing God’s love with our community.
7. Education:

Wednesday Bible Study, Spanish Bible Study, Sunday School, and Sunday services
that include scripture readings and thoughtful sermons all provide the congregation
with opportunities for discussion and growth. The Way of Beauty retreat was an
occasion to learn about Native American beliefs.
8. The St. Peter’s website:

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