SAINT PETER EVANGELICAL
Lutheran church
4843 Southport – Supply Road SE
Southport, North Carolina 28461
http://stpeterlutheran-nc.org/
Church Office Phone 910-457-5604
The Rev. David P Nelson, Pastor
[email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00AM-1:00PM
Submission Deadline Thursday 9:30 a.m.
Carolyn Gallo, Administrative Assistant
Judy Morehouse, Administrative Assistant
Jane Boberg, Director of Music
Dale Giannatasio, Accompanist
Vicki Carlson, RN, Parish Nurse
BITS OF NEWS
November 16, 2014
twenty-THIRD Sunday after pentecost
Our readings during November speak of the end times. Zephaniah proclaims that the
coming day of the Lord will be filled with wrath and distress. Paul says it will come like a
thief in the night and urges us to be awake and sober. Jesus tells the parable of the talents,
calling us to use our gifts, while we still have time, for the greater and common good. In a
world filled with violence and despair, we gather around signs of hope—word, water, bread
and wine—eager to welcome the good news of Christ’s coming among us.
Jesus tells a parable about his second coming, indicating that it is not sufficient
merely to maintain things as they are. Those who await his return should make
good use of the gifts that God has provided them.
FLOWERS AND CANDLe Given
Sunday, November 16, 2014
The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God by Gloria and Michael Foss in honor of
Jamie Foss’ birthday.
The Sanctuary Candle is given to the glory of God by Irene Hennessey in memory of Anna
Musil.
Bible Study schedule
Bible Study Sunday, November 16, 9:45 a.m.
Thursday Evening Bible Study, November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study, Friday, November 21, 8:30 a.m.
The shoebox ministry
Operation Christmas child
This year, the Outreach Committee is again sponsoring Operation Christmas Child, The
Shoebox Ministry. This wonderful program is part of the Samaritan’s Purse ministry led by
Franklin Graham. You can help by packing one or more of the plastic shoeboxes provided
by the committee and/or donating money to cover shipping and costs of the plastic
shoeboxes. The cost for shipping each box is $7.00.
Pick up the plastic shoeboxes at the church in the Narthex. Suggestions for items to include
in the boxes are school supplies, small toys, and personal hygiene items. Each box should
also include a $7.00 donation to cover the cost of shipping the box. Checks are to be made
payable to Saint Peter Lutheran Church with “Shoebox” in the memo line of the check or
you can make the check payable to Samaritan’s Purse with a note on the memo line that
the donation is for Operation Christmas Child. You can also make a donation online at
www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Please take as many boxes as you can fill. The boxes must be returned to the church by
November 16. Call Linda Voegtlin at 253-7281 if you have questions. Thank you.
THRIVENT ELECTION
On Sunday, November 16, the Cape Fear River Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
will be asking our members to vote for the officers for the 2015 year. Please stop by the
THRIVENT table and cast your vote and at the same time pick up information about a new
Action Team program that gives you the opportunity to raise funds for a service project of
your choosing. You get to decide to whom or what group you want to help. For additional
information check out www.thrivent.com/actionteam/.
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU
Karen and I were very appreciative of the cards, love and support we have received at the
recent death of her father and my mother. We are especially thankful for the care and
concern shown by Pastor David Nelson.
Karen and Ron Wedekind
wilmington’s first downtown
holiday arts and crafts market
Saturday, November 15th
9AM – 5PM at St. James Parish - Dock Street Entrance
Artists and crafters from New Hanover and surrounding counties will bring a wide variety of
original handmade art, photography, jewelry, wood, soaps, textiles, cards and more just in
time for the holidays! You will have the opportunity to meet the artists and talk with them
about their work. Good Shepherd Center will sell fresh baked goods provided by generous
church congregations in addition to offering lunch for purchase. Admission is $5.00 and
includes a raffle ticket. Proceeds from the artists’ booth fees will benefit Good
Shepherd Center and will help to fund their mission to feed the hungry, shelter the
homeless and foster transition to housing for those in need.
ATTENTION CRAFTERS!!
A craft show is being planned for Saturday, December 6, here at Saint Peter. We know
there are many talented artisans that belong to Saint Peter. If you are interested in renting
a table to sell your wares or gathering more information then please contact Jill Riggs at
704-905-9875 or [email protected]. The selling of baked goods and beverages is also
being considered. A portion of the proceeds would go to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.
Thursday night dinner
November 20, 5:30 p.m.
Thank you for your continued support for Thursday Night Dinners. Due to the Thanksgiving
holiday and travel, there will be NO dinners on November 27 or December 4. Dinners
will be served on December 11 and 18.
PUMPKIN BREAD SALE FOR THE FOOD PANTRY
THIS SUNDAY!!!
Did you know… that last year the Pantry served over 5,500 families and 18,000
individuals? ...that many people served by the Pantry require assistance on a monthly
basis? …that a volunteer force of almost 200 people is composed of many members of Saint
Peter? …that by purchasing pumpkin bread this Sunday you’ll be part of a five church effort
to feed the hungry in our midst? …that this would be a perfect hostess gift for the holidays
since it refrigerates and freezes beautifully? …that we can’t possibly accomplish this without
you, and we thank you in advance for your support!!!
Loaves will be priced according to size, from $3.00 to $6.00. Exact change or small bills
would be greatly appreciated. Checks may be made payable to the church, with “Pumpkin
Bread” on the memo line.
GUITAR INTEREST GROUP
The Guitar Interest Group is now meeting on Wednesday evenings, but it is not meeting in
the Church Fellowship Hall. Contact Joe Mazzei (910-368-9786) or Randy Lewis (910-2694321) for additional information.
SACRED JOURNEY; ENCOUNTERING THE SPIRIT
LADIES SACRED CIRCLE
The Sacred Circle is an ancient form of gathering to share stories, experiences and faith and
to find greater depth in your relationship with other sisters on the journey. The sacred
circle is built upon the experience of “heart listening.” Please continue to check the
calendar for upcoming dates and locations of the next Sacred Circle gathering.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
NOVEMBER 27 AND NOVEMBER 28 FOR THANKSGIVING
The newsletter will be published and distributed on Wednesday, November 26. Deadline for
articles will be Monday, November 24, at 10:00 a.m. Thank you.
Fellowship committee news
The Fellowship Committee needs your help. The coffee hours for both services are our main
weekly “fellowship” gathering. It takes many “HELPING HANDS” to make this fellowship
function from week to week. Your help is needed to bring snacks to share (and help cleanup) at the coffee hours. There is a sign-up sheet for each service on the Fellowship Bulletin
Board in the Fellowship Hall. Pick a week and sign up! Any questions? Call Paula Minges at
448-1817
Sea Notes Christmas Concert
The Sea Notes will perform their Christmas Concert on the following days and times at
Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach:
December 4, 7:30 p.m.
December 5, 7:30 p.m.
December 7, 3:00 p.m.
Jane Boberg will be the accompanist.
Many Saint Peter congregation members will
participate.
fall concert – Brunswick county band
The Brunswick County Band will be giving a Fall Concert on Friday, November 21, at Hatch
Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 23, at Odell at 3:00 p.m. George Boberg
is directing and Jane Boberg will be performing Warsaw Concerto with the Band.
waves 4 k.i.d.s. – the holiday party
Please help kids in disruptive situations (foster care and Child Protective Services) to have
the blessing of giving through a “Santa’s Village” for “Shopping for their Family Members”
on December 12!
Contribute unwrapped new or re-gifted items no later than December 5!
Suggested Items for kids to give family members – or use your imagination….
MALE ADULT
small tools
outdoor items
sports items
cologne
key chains
wallets
FEMALE ADULT
jewelry
cosmetics
purses
scarves
kitchen items
toiletries
GIRLS
dolls
jewelry
makeup
sports items
perfume
toys
BOYS
balls
remote control cars
games
toys
sports items
cologne
There will be a collection box at Saint Peter. Items will be picked up by Waves 4 K.I.D.S. on
December 3.
SERVERS
November 16
8:30 am
Lector
11:00 a.m.
Barry Kelchner
November 23
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Gloria Foss
Kathy Railo
Irene Hennessey
Chalice
Connie Zaenglein
Bearer
Lay Assistant Bill Villano
Joe Mazzei
Paul Murphy
Larry Capriotti
Rik Zawadzki
Vicki Carlson
Joe Mazzei
Communion
Assistants
Greeters
Fred Strickert
Gloria Strickert
Ken Corrao
Beverly Oberjohann
Randy Huth
Paul Murphy
Shirley Murphy
Rochelle Havert
Doug Voegtlin
Colleen Weathers
Lewis Weathers
Judy Petterson
Bill Petterson
Larry Capriotti
Dottie Capriotti
Lois Beddard
Phil Nord
Sandra Reibert
Kathy Googins
Carol Roche
Linda Kauffman
Marge Keeley
Graydon Barz
Ron Collins
Don Seeber
Jim Prell
Judy Huffman
Altar Guild
Emy Vig
Mary Jo Klinger
Noel Dusanenko
Mary Jo Klinger
Child Care
Attendants
Noel Dusanenko
Sandy Huth
Beth Nelson
Brenda Orrison
Noel Dusanenko
Sandy Huth
Beth Nelson
Brenda Orrison
Ushers
Counters
Saint Peter Financial Summary
2014
YTD Jan-October
Income
Expenses
$
$
$
289,442
274,743
14,699
Complete Financial Reports
Posted in Office Corridor
Positive Cash Flow
Mary Jo Klinger
Gloria Foss
Michael Foss
Lois Beddard
Larry Capriotti
Sunday 11/16/2014
8:30 a.m. Worship Service (New
Members received)
PUMPKIN BREAD SALE
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday 11/17/2014
5:00 p.m. Sea Notes (S/FH)
Tuesday 11/18/2014
12:30 p.m. SOIICF- First Bapt. Spt.
6:00 p.m. Via de Cristo
7:00 p.m. Council (CR)
Wednesday 11/19/2014
1:00 p.m. Alzheimers Support (CR)
3:30 p.m. Worship Comm. (CR)
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (FH)
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday 11/20/2014
5:30 p.m. Thursday Night Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible Study (CR)
Friday 11/21/2014
8:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study(CR)
Saturday 11/22/2014
8:00 a.m. TOPS (FH)
10:00 a.m. Health Ministry (MPR)
Prayer CONCERNS
KEEPING IN OUR PRAYERS
Members: Charmelee Boehm, Judy Bowers, Ken Bowman, Noel Chisholm, Ralph and Jackie Ditch,
Nancy Doelp, Marguerite Doerr, David Ford, Twylla Ford, Evie Loukas, Barbara Nowell, Chris Page,
Bill Petterson, Dick Polity, Wally Profis, Larry Rentch, Tony Rizzo, Nelda Roush, Connie Sloop, Bill
Sraver, Eldon Stoehr, Mia Voparil, Warner, Ann Marie Weigeshoff
Military: Peter Anderson, Christopher Archer, Brandon Arnold, C.J. Buscagilia, Gordon Carey,
Pamela Cole, Kyle Dugas, John Garr, Cory Graeber, Charles Graifer, Clay Huffman, Scott Johnson,
Edward Jones, James Lewis, Scott Orr, John Rusch
Students: Donielle Coloeonni, Seth Hardcastle, Felicia Merritt, Catherine Nguyen, Jonathon Nguyen,
Stephen Seeber, Alyce Vest, Parker Vest, Brandon Whiting
Friends and Families: Mary Kelly Andrews, Lee Lee Baird, Joe Bales, Bill Baldino, Marcia Bastik,
Robert Bastik, Davis Beaube, Blake Biffle and Family, Aiden Brown, Diane Brown, Kenny Bryant,
Sally Burner, Catherine Burris, Roco Cillo, Joe Cleary, A W Clemmons, Molly Cooley, Coptic Christian
Church in Egypt, Americus Crawford, Sr., Leanor Cunningham, Terry D’Amico, Claire Davis, Irene
Dieck, Steve Dillon, Glen Doelp, Jeff and Linda Doelp, Bill Doolan, Mark Dowd, Aleza Epstein, Daryl
Erdman, Durwood Fisher and family, Family of Patty and John Schroeder, Matthew Foss, Fred
Fratto, John Genzel, Suzanne George, Kevin Gillooly, Cristine Hall, Anna Hardcastle, Luke
Hardcastle, Barbara Hardin, Dick Hayes, Kara Hazelton, David Hirst, Dot Hoerr, Jeff, Joan Hough,
Matt Howey, Phyllis James, Laura Johnson, Katherine, Kim Kuchler, Dottie Kyle, Barbara and John
Lawter, Walter Lester, Tori Loukas, Pastor Vernon Lucky, Patty McArn, Don McCord, Carolyn
McTague, Madeline, Alex Mazzei,Betty Meyer, Leslie Miller, Reverend Roger Miller, Jeff Moynihan,
Tom Mullins, Courtney Norris, Karen Occhiogrosso, Tara Orrison, Ray Pace, William Parker, People
of Palestine and Israel, Richard Pedersen, Tom Pedersen, Jimmie Perryman, Sandy Perryman, Jean
Petrakovitz, Tom Polukak, Caryl Portney, Linda Pratt, Michael R, Brian Railo, Rebecca (infant), Gary
Reibert, Renate, Connie Rice, Louise Rivenbark, Jennifer Roach, Charles Roush, Jr., Genevieve Salas,
Maggie Samides, Christine Steele, Marlene Stumpf, Martha Suver, Joe Sviatko, Dana and Suzanne
Swain, Anna Swiney, Mike Tedder, Roscoe Thigpen, Jracy Thompson, Mark Turoff, Suzanne Vacirca,
Pastor Gary Weant, David Weber, David Weber Sr., Mark Weber, Elsa Wedekind, Pastor Gary Weant,
Sue Wescott, Adeline Wolfe, the world, Sonya Zammataro
The Apache People – Lexi, Hannah, Kimberly, Anika, Debra, Veldon, Angela, Rudy, Victoria, Josh,
Wayne, Cheryl, Billie, Brody, Shania, Rhonda, Peter, Ronnie, Russell, Cody, Vanesa, Denzell, Michelle,
Tara, Billy, Dorcas, Monica, Sean, June, Mabel and family