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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina John William Waterhouse (British, 1849-1917) The Annunciation, 1914. Oil on canvas.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

John William Waterhouse (British, 1849-1917) The Annunciation, 1914. Oil on canvas.

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Sunday, December 10, 2017The Second Sunday of Advent

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To Know Christ and to make Christ known…St. Paul’s invites all people to the Christian Way of unity with God and

neighborthrough a welcoming environment of worship and ministry

Please enter the church in silence so that all may have quiet time to prepare hearts and minds for worship.

Rev. Whalen is away with family and we welcome Rev. Richard Banks as celebrant and preacher.

The Holy EucharistVoluntary Two settings of Vom Himmel hoch Johann Pachelbel (From Heaven Above to Earth I Come) Johann WalterIntroit E’en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Paul ManzPeace be to you and grace from him who freed us from our sins, who loved us all and shed his blood that we might saved be. Sing holy, holy, to our Lord, the Lord, Almighty God, who was and is and is to come; sing holy, holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, rejoice on earth, ye saints below, for Christ is coming, is coming soon, for Christ is coming soon! E’en so, Lord Jesus quickly come, and night shall be no more; they need no light no lamp nor sun, for Christ will be their All!

The Word of GodProcessional Come thou long expected Jesus

Hymnal 66The Lighting of the Angel CandleThe angel Gabriel visits Zechariah with the good news that he will have a son, John, who will prepare the way of the Lord. Gabriel then visits Mary and reveals to her that she will give birth to a child who will be called the Son of the Most High whose kingdom will have no end. (The angel is placed in the manger by the children at this time.)As the candle is lit:Leader: By the tender mercy of our God the dawn from on high will break upon us

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People: to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke 1:78-79)Leader: My soul magnifies the Lord,People: and my spirit rejoices in God my savior. (Luke 1:46)Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.Celebrant and PeopleAlmighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.Song of Praise Hymnal S236

1 Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers;you are worthy of praise; glory to you.

2 Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

3 Glory to you in the splendor of your temple;on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.

4 Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

5 Glory to you, beholding the depths;in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.

6 Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

The Collect of the Day BCP 211The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.

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People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.(The people may be seated.)A Reading From Isaiah (40:1-11)Comfort, O comfort my people,

says your God.Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,

and cry to herthat she has served her term,

that her penalty is paid,that she has received from the LORD's hand

double for all her sins.A voice cries out:“In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD,

make straight in the desert a highway for our God.Every valley shall be lifted up,

and every mountain and hill be made low;the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places

a plain.Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,

and all people shall see it together,for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?”All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the

field.

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The grass withers, the flower fades,when the breath of the LORD blows upon it;surely the people are grass.

The grass withers, the flower fades;but the word of our God will stand for ever.

Get you up to a high mountain,O Zion, herald of good tidings;

lift up your voice with strength,O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear;

say to the cities of Judah,“Here is your God!”

See, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him;

his reward is with him,and his recompense before him.

He will feed his flock like a shepherd;he will gather the lambs in his arms,

and carry them in his bosom,and gently lead the mother sheep.

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 BCP 702

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(choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung

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ANTIPHON1 You have been gracious to your land, O LORD,

you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.2 You have forgiven the iniquity of your people

and blotted out all their sins.8 I will listen to what the LORD God is saying,

for he is speaking peace to his faithful peopleand to those who turn their hearts to him.

9 Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him,that his glory may dwell in our land.

10 Mercy and truth have met together;righteousness and peace have kissed each other.ANTIPHON

11 Truth shall spring up from the earth,and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12 The LORD will indeed grant prosperity,and our land will yield its increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before him,and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.ANTIPHON

A Reading from 2 Peter (3:8-15a)Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed.Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the

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day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel O come, O come, Emmanuel Hymnal 56

(verses 1,4,5)The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to Mark (1:1-8)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,

“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,who will prepare your way;

the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’”

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his

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sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Sermon The Rev. Richard BanksThe Nicene Creed

BCP 358We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.The Prayers of the People (Form II) (standing) BCP 385I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for

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Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Rob, our bishop; Dena, our rector; Kay, our deacon; Richard, our priest associate; St. Peter’s by the Sea, Swansboro, the Rev. Albert Eaton, rector; supply priests serving the Diocese; for this gathering; for the vestry and lay ministers of this parish; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church.SilenceI ask your prayers for peace, especially for those who are besieged by violence and terrorism; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. We pray for Donald, our President; Roy, our Governor; and for all who govern and hold authority. Pray for justice and peace.SilenceI ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison, and for those on our parish prayer list: Ed, Greg, John, Earl, Karen, Curtis, Bob, Audrey, Jere, Eleanor, Barbara, Barb, Bob, Joanne, Pat and those friends of the parish listed in the bulletin. Pray for those in any need or trouble.SilenceI ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by God.SilenceEspecially remembering Hilda Poplin, I ask your prayers for the departed. Pray for those who have died.SilenceI invite your thanksgivings. We give thanks for those whose ministry of music draws us into worship and praise to the glory of God.SilencePraise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ

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in our own day.SilenceThe Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.Confession of Sin (kneeling or standing) BCP 360Celebrant: Let us confess our sins to God.Silence may be kept.People: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We

repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive,

restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve

only your will. Amen.Absolution Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.The Peace

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

The Holy CommunionChoral Anthem O Thou that Tellest Good Tidings to Zion (Messiah) G. F. Handel

Bella Stollenmaier, mezzo-sopranoO thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain. O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid, say unto the cities of Judah, behold your God. Arise, shine, for thy light is come, arise, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

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The people stand.Congregational Response Hymnal 436, verses 1, 4 & 5

The Great Thanksgiving Enriching Our Worship, Prayer 3 Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Lift up your hearts.People We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give our thanks and praise.Celebrant All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the

Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the waters with dry land; You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to

humankind.

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Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:Sanctus (Land of Rest: Tune found at Hymnal 304)

Holy, holy, holy LordGod of power and might

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

(The people stand or kneel)Then the Celebrant continues The Celebrant continuesGlory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise.Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering.Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said:“Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said:

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“Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:

Celebrant and PeopleDying you destroyed our death; Rising you restored our life; Lord Christ, come in glory.The Celebrant continuesSend your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.Celebrant and PeopleBlessed are you now and for ever. AMEN.The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal S 119 / BCP 364

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The Breaking of the BreadA period of silence is kept.Fraction Anthem Hymnal S171

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. 15

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Communion of the PeopleAll are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the altar. For the bread, place one hand over the other and hold them up chest high so the minister can easily place the bread on the palm of your hand. You may then consume the bread or hold it to dip (intinct) into the wine and then place it in your mouth. If you wish to receive the chalice, please guide it to your lips. If you do not wish to receive the wine, indicate by crossing your arms. After you have received the bread and the wine, it is appropriate to say “AMEN.” Gluten free communion bread is available. Ask the priest.

Communion MusicPrepare the way, O Zion Hymnal 65There’s a voice in the wilderness crying

Hymnal 75Wait for the Lord Taizé

After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. The people stand or kneel.People: Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed;

that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.The Celebrant pronounces a blessing to which the congregation responds, “AMEN.”

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Music: Jacques Berthier©1998 Les Presses de Taizé (France) admin. By GIS

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The Wisdom of Godthe Love of Godand the Grace of Godstrengthen you to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world,in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.Processional The King shall come when morning dawns Hymnal 73 DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Voluntary in E Eric Thiman

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.Music at St. Paul’s

Music at St. Paul's will present Handel's Messiah on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature the Choir of St. Paul's with the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra. Soloists will include Nancy King, Bella Stollenmaier, Melvin Ezzell, Carl Samet and John Callison. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online. Paper tickets are also available in the church office or from Ronnie Wise at the Sunday reception. Don't miss this festive start to the holiday season!

The Tallis Chamber Orchestra Baroque Christmas Concert to benefit the Good Shepherd Center will take place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Monday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert music performed by the studio of harpist

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Christina Brier will take place at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature Baroque Christmas Concertos and Symphonies along with music by Arnold Schoenberg. Curtis Campbell and Sara Westermark will sing vocal solos with the orchestra. Contact Philip Singleton 910-620-7207 for more information.

ANNOUNCEMENTSADULT FORMATION HOUR

ADULT CLASS (Parish Hall)Today: The Gospel of Mark: What's Left Out? Part I with Herb GantDec. 17: The Gospel of Mark: What's Left Out? Part II with Herb GantLIVING FAITH (Library) – An overview course on Christian faith and practice. This 14-week class is especially for newcomers and those preparing for confirmation, but all are welcome. Rev. Dena Whalen, Cleve Callison and others will teach.Section 3: The Church’s LifeToday: How We Pray: Benedict, the BCP and personal practice of prayerSection 4: How We WorshipDecember 17: Holy Eucharist

THREE WEDNESDAYS IN ADVENT SERIES: Christ didn't come only to redeem and recreate human beings.  He came to redeem and recreate the entire world.  As we prepare to receive the Christ Child anew at Christmas, we will look at how our land, air, and water is compromised and how we can participate in God's renewal of the earth.

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December 13 - Our Environment and the Stewardship of Creation: Bonnie Monteleone with the Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. Gather for Taizé at 5:30, then potluck supper (bring a dish!) and program.

GROWING IN LIGHT, HOPE AND FAITH:2018 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Our annual stewardship pledges create the sound financial base that gives St. Paul’s the financial confidence to move forward boldly doing the work God has given us to do. Each and every pledge is important!“Thank you!” to each of you who has turned in your pledge for the 2018 St. Paul’s Stewardship Fund Drive. Thanks to you we are on our way to meeting our goals. To date, we have received 88 pledges totaling $284,000 – an amount that will cover 71% of St. Paul’s fixed operating costs for 2018.If you have not yet made your pledge, please do so as soon as possible. Together we can provide the resources we need to live into God’s dream for us at St. Paul’s.

CHILDREN OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD DECEMBER 24 CLASSES: The families will be involved in an afternoon dress rehearsal for the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Pageant so we are cancelling the 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes. The Nursery will still be open during our Adult Formation classes and 10:30 a.m. service from 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on December 24th for children first grade and younger.

THE SOURCE: HOLIDAY gifts galore!!! It's the season!!! Come shop and support St. Paul's. Joy is hand painting

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ornaments which you can personalize with grandchildren's names or your favorite pet’s picture!

St. Paul's Children's Christmas Pageant will be held on December 24 at 5:00 p.m. All children and grandchildren of St. Paul's are welcome. Sign-up forms will be available in the parish hall following services this Sunday through December 17th. Contact Lucy La Salle ([email protected]) if you wish to receive an online form and/or help out.

December 10 – Advent II December 17 – Advent III8:00 Greeter Judy Wilson Linda Collette

8:00 Lay Ministers M.J. Giammaria Rick ThayerBreakfast Chefs Jim Edwards, Ron Miller Merry Ann and Larry Wright

Altar Guild Barbara Bucci, Dot Erway,Margaret Haughey

Cheryl Wagoner, Patti Hanson, Eileen Searle

Bread Bakers Anne Freeling Valerie DeJarldFlower Guild Pattie Hanson Anne Laudati

Greeters Tom and Mary McKnight, Trish Arnold Barbara Bucci, Sonja Perkins, Trish Arnold

Hospitality Pink PurpleIntercessor Kathryn Hedgepeth Cheryl Brainard

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Marie Ashworth, Lynda Miller,

Keith CalderEMs: Bob Swindell, Carolyn Demorest

Assisting Minister: Leon TilleryCrucifer: Don Brainard

Gospel Book Bearer: Bill AnlyanChildren’s Chaplain: Leigh and Chris Coudriet

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Chip Carter, Kathryn Hedgepeth, Cleve

CallisonEMs: Bill Anlyan, Lucretia Tyckoski

Assisting Minister: Don BrainardCrucifer: Cheryl Wagoner

Gospel Book Bearer: Carolyn DemorestChildren’s Chaplain: Julie Martin

Ushers Mark Tedesco, Amanda Morgan Tom and Sandra BallardVestry Spencer Weig Royster Hedgepeth

Ministry Schedule

WEEKLY CALENDAR20

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MON 12/11 CONCERT REHEARSAL CHURCH 6:00 PMTUES 12/12 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY LIBRARY 6:00 PMCONCERT: MESSIAH CHURCH 7:30 PM

WED 12/13 STAFF MEETING 10:00 AM

DEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

HOLY EUCHARIST CHANCEL 12:10 PMCOMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00 PMTAIZÉ CHURCH 5:30 PMADVENT SUPPER AND PROGRAM PARISH HALL 6:00 PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR CHURCH 7:00 PM

THU 12/14 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY PARISH HALL 8:30 AMFRI 12/15 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY PARISH HALL 7:15 AM

FAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00 AMSAT 12/16 ALTAR GUILD CHURCH 9:00 AM

VESTRY BUDGET MEETING PARISH HALL 10:00 AMDOK DISCERNMENT PARISH HALL 1:00 PM

Prayer List In our parish… People

requesting prayer

Please note that names will be removed after one month on the prayer list.If you wish for continued prayer, please notify the office

Celebrating December Birthdays12/01 Julie Martin 12/04 Cheryle Wade 12/05 Lauren Patz, Tom

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ED ABLARDGREG BUSHMAN

FR. JOHN CAWTHORNEEARL CRAIG

KAREN DEJARLDCURTIS DALEBOB HANSON

AUDREY LEWISJERE LEWIS

ELEANOR MORTONBARBARA O’ROURKE

BARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

JOANNE SUMMEYPAT WHITEHEAD

BRENARDINE FULTON

JOANNE MURPHY

EVA IMALI OPUNGAGEORGE PERKINS

BETTY PULLEYCHRISTINE QUINN

JIM RASHFORDCHARLES G. SCHAEFER

JIM SORRENTIRAYLIENE STANFIELD

THE DEPARTEDHILDA POPLIN

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12/06 Barbara Bucci, Audrey Lewis 12/07 Sandy Belaustegui12/08 Jackie Hickman, Hannah King 12/09 Barbara Banks 12/10

Wade Toth12/11 Cheryl Brainard, Helen O’Reilly 12/12 Bonnie Cawthorne

12/13 Randy Woodruff 12/14 Bernadine Peacock 12/17 Francisco Castillo

12/20 Karl Geisler, Tom Gerow, Ron Miller 12/22 Terra Aragon Sanchez

12/25 Mary Edwards 12/28 Sandy Poore, Jay Stewart 12/29 Carla Cardwell

12/30 Vance Moore, Mack Umphlett

A Warm Welcome to All Guests!If you are new to our church, please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offering plate or give it to a member of our Welcoming Ministry.Thank you for worshiping with us today. We invite you to join us following the 8:00 a.m. Eucharist for breakfast in the parish hall. For those attending the 10:30 a.m. service, be sure to stay for fellowship in the parish hall. Please join us whenever you can, and please wear a guest name tag so we may introduce ourselves to

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church16 North Sixteenth Street

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401www.spechurch.com (910) 762-4578

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The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving, BishopThe Rev. Dena Bearl Whalen, Rector

The Rev. Deacon Kay SwindellThe Rev. Richard Banks, Priest Associate

Ronnie D. Wise, Director of Music and OrganistRichard Rhoads, Assistant Director of Music and Organist

Carl Samet, Parish AdministratorDiane Matz-Kane, Bookkeeper

Brent Erway and Walter Alonzo, Sextons

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry2015

Don BrainardTom Erway

Cecelia PeersMerry Ann Wright

ClerkLynda Miller

2016Twink Barr

Richard LaudatiSue Sramek

Senior WardenMerry Ann Wright

Junior WardenSpencer Weig

2017Barbara Bucci

Herb GantRoyster Hedgepeth

Spencer Weig

TreasurerBob Swindell

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