Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 9:1-6
Psalm 34:9-14
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58
Please join us on Sunday, for Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:30 AM Services are also available online at Live Stream
ST. PETE’S WEEKLY
Welcome! Whatever your religious background, and however you have come to be here, we’re glad to have you join in our praises of God today. We hope you will feel comfortable here and fulfilled and strengthened spiritually to meet the challenges of your daily life.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
- For Mark, our Bishop
- For Tom, our Rector
- In our Parish Cycle of Prayer, for our Alter Guild
- In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for The Anglican Church of Melanesia
- In the Diocesan Cycle of prayer, for Continuing Care Communities within the Diocese and their residents
- For Persecuted Christians in China
- For our President, Joe, Congress, and Judges
- For our Governor, Glenn
- In our Community Cycle of Prayer, for our Airport Employees
- For U.S. troops throughout the world, our foreign service personnel and contractors
- For those who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflicts and are suffering from posttraumatic stress
- For our Federal, State, & Local Police Officers and Loudoun Valley Fire and Rescue Departments.
- For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially for Gary Cogle; Pepper Darlington; Alison Davis; Nancy Dillon; Gail Hunt; Jo May Ives; Steve Koss; Brad Lafferty; Winifred Love; Betsy North; Grace O’Hara; Phelan & Smith Family; Richard Simonson; Jim Smith; Ellie; Jackie; Kevin; Lucas; Paul; Reid & Pat; Sean & Libby; Stephen; The Bomar Family; Tracy, and Vanessa.
PRAYER NEEDS: Individuals and families may choose to have their names placed on the public and/or private prayer lists. The names on the public prayer list are included during the Prayers of the People during worship on Sunday and in the bulletin. St. Peter’s Prayer Quilt members spquilt@stpetes.net pray for the people on the private list. Names are listed for four weeks. If you would like someone to remain on our list, please send us an update every 4 weeks.
NEW WAYS TO PRAY! We have been doing a lot of praying in new ways this year. Consider joining us or making use of any, or all, of the opportunities below –
- Sweet Hour of Prayer every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with seven of us regularly gathering.
- Using our new Prayer Cards on the first Sunday during prayers of the people.
- Turning the altar in the Chapel into our Prayer Altar, covered with new prayer requests.
- The Vestry is incorporating praying together into our Strategic Plan and into Vestry meetings.
- And the latest: Gathering an intercessor team to pray for people in-person after church on Sundays. Once the crowd has left the Nave, they’d be happy to meet with you discreetly one-on-one to pray with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BULLETIN DEADLINE – Please submit all announcements for the Sunday Bulletin by noon on Wednesday to ensure inclusion in the upcoming bulletin. Send announcements to office@stpetes.net.
CHURCH SERVICE ONLINE – Even though you may be on vacation, here’s the link to the service so you can join remotely! https://www.youtube.com/@saintpetersepiscopalchurch6579/streams
CHILDREN’S CHAPEL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! – Children’s Chapel meets from the end of the gospel until the passing of the peace. If interested, please contact Kathleen Voss (katvoss1970@gmail.com or 703-409-2314) with the Sundays in August you are available to assist.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS – TODAY!!! St. Peter’s is filling backpacks to be blessed and then given away to those who are in need. Costco has donated 30 backpacks! We would love for everyone to help by helping us fill the donated backpacks.
- CALVARY WOMENS GUILD – Ladies join us August 19, 2024 , 10:00 a.m. in McCray Hall. We will socialize, Justine will present our devotion, Nancy will lead our study of chapter 6 of Jen Wilkin’s book Women of the Word! Hope you join us!!
TGIF – Friday, August 30 @ 8:00 p.m. at the home of Bob and Debra Macher (36680 Whispering Oaks Ct, Purcellville, VA 20132). This will be a CoED event. This is the beginning of the Labor Day weekend so why not start celebrating by bringing guests, family or neighbors. As usual, bring a sample of your favorite beverage and a snack to share. Any questions, call Steve Schultz @ 703-727-2939.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! – We are looking for a parishioner with graphic design experience to help with a few small projects, as well as anyone with an interest in Audiovisual work in order to expand our AV team and join Josh & Sonny. If interested, please contact Paula Simpson at bookkeeper@stpetes.net.
PART-TIME CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ASSISTANT POSITION – Please share with your neighbors & friends! We’re looking for a part-time assistant to help with our Children’s Ministry 2-3 hours per week, $20/hr. Key duties include: assisting with and/or teaching Sunday School, Children’s Chapel, VBS, Christmas pageant, and nursery back up. Candidates must have previous experience working with children (church, educational, or childcare setting), strong organizational & leadership skills, and a commitment to the Christian faith. Must be available on Sunday mornings, and occasional evenings. Background check & CPR certification required. Please reach out to Kathleen Voss, Director of Children’s Ministry for more information and a detailed job description. Email: katvoss1970@gmail.com.
FUN & FELLOWSHIP EVENT AT TOP GOLF – Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @ Top Golf in Ashburn. No golf experience necessary – just great fun for the entire family. Cost per participant: $55 includes 3 hours of golf, non-alcoholic beverages, breakfast buffet, and one-time membership fee to all Top Golf locations. For more info and registration visit: www.stpetes.net. Space limited to first 60 people who register. Proceeds will go toward the Building Blocks Campaign. Contact Steve Schultz, steve.h.schultz@gmail.com or Regina Brzozowsky, regbz@yahoo.com.