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AUGUST 2019
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 224 S. Military Highway Norfolk, VA 23502 Phone: 757-466-9392
“Celebrating and Proclaiming our Life in Jesus Christ!”
“THE CALL”
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church St. Peter’s Church was organized
in 1885 and the cornerstone was
dedicated September 5th, 1886.
This structure still stands on Brown
Avenue in Norfolk. The first
worship service at our present site
was in the parish hall on Christmas
Eve, 1959. All existing
construction was completed in
1965.
1st, 2nd ……..… Vacation Bible School continues
4th …………… Staff meeting, 11:30AM
12th …………… Ladies Lunch, 12:30PM at “Smokey
Bones” in Town Center, Va. Beach
14th …………… Summer Christian Movie Night,
“Unbroken: Path to Redemption”, 7PM
15th …………… Finance meeting, 7PM
18th …………… Vestry meeting, 11:30AM
21st …………… Summer Christian Movie Night,
“Breakthrough”, 7PM
24th …………… Day School Work Day, 8AM
25th …………… Day School Board meeting, 11:30AM
PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Men’s Bible Study– Tuesday mornings at 7:30AM. The men are studying the Book of Psalms. Bring your Bible and bring a friend!
The Intercessory Prayer Group Meet Sunday mornings at 9AM in the Diffenbaugh Library. If you are unable to attend any Sunday, you may request the group pray for you or your loved one by writing on a prayer card and placing it in the Prayer Box on the table in the parish hall or in the Narthex. All prayers are kept confidential within the group.
Please keep these people in your prayers
THE PRAYER SHAWL GROUP The Prayer Shawl Group normally
meet on the first Tuesday of the
month. They are not meeting through
the summer months. They meet again
on September 2nd at 7PM in the Diffenbaugh
Library. The ladies make prayer shawls, that are
given to our sick and shut in members. Hats and
scarves for the homeless, baby hats, sweaters,
scarves and hats for World Vision, and breast
prosthesis for those undergoing breast surgery. For
more information contact Millie Coward at 455-5887.
If you have any yarn at home that you don’t need
please consider donating it to the Prayer Shawl
Ministry. Thank you!
Co-ed Bible Study Group will not meet through the
summer months, they plan on attending the Summer
Movie Nights. They meet again for Bible Study on
September 4th in the Diffenbaugh Library at 7PM.
They will be studying both the Old and New Testa-
ments. Ruth & Esther, 1 Peter & 2 Peter. Bring your
Bibles. See you in September.
Men’s & Women’s Cursillo Group will not meet
through the summer. They return September 4th at
6:15PM.
Cursillo Grouping for Women who meet at the
Whitehorne’s home, will not meet through the summer
months—June, July and August. They meet again on
September 9th.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Our Day School is collecting
Box Tops for Education.
Please bring your Box
Tops to church and place in
the box provided in the parish
hall. Thank you for your support!
AUGUST LADIES LUNCH
This month, the group will meet for lunch Monday, August 12th, at
12:30PM. They meet at the “Smokey Bones” restaurant at Town Center
in Virginia Beach
Please sign the list in the parish hall if you plan on attending or call
Millie Coward at 455-5887.
June Faye Joan Charlie
BJ Hazel June
Joy Sebastian Jacob
Lois Rick Wayne
Tom & Family John Audrey
Xander & Family Debra Vickie
Johnny & Nancy Christine Karen
Debbie & Kenny Niko Steve
Donald & Teresa Cheryl Teresa
Al & Millie Jessica Rachel
Clay & Wanda Daniel Faye
Maurice & Joyce Bonnie Chris
Bert & Ann Clay Corey
The Benn Family Leslie Patsi
The Long Family Josephine Bob
Florence & Howard Penny Ruth
The Preston Family Fidelma
ST.PETER’S CHURCH STAFF
Bishop The Rt. Rev. Jay Magness
Rector The Rev. John M. Eidam
Secretary Vel Shreve
Organist Elizabeth Miller
Treasurer Carolyn King
Sexton Kevin Bates
Happy Birthday
Join us for Birthday and Anniversary Blessings on the first Sunday of the month
VESTRY MEMBERS
Sr. Warden: Bonnie Rennick (‘19)
Jr. Warden: Charlie Pfeifer (’20)
Kimberly Truxell (‘19) Robert Olliges (’20)
Rob Truxell (’19) Linsey Shreve (’20)
Jim Jimeno (‘19) Howard Belote (‘21)
Susan Sigler (’21)
August 2019
The deadline for articles for the
September issue of The Call is:
August 15th
Send articles to :
or call the church office at 466-9392
Happy Anniversary
A REMINDER… St. Peter’s Youth Group is
collecting spare change to help support the homeless in Norfolk. Please use the jar located in the parish hall to make your donations. The Youth thank you for being so faithful and generous.
ALTAR FLOWERS If you would like to give
altar flowers any Sunday through the year, sign the
flower chart in the vestibule, beside the Sunday you
wish to give. The flowers are $60, or $30 when two
people give on the same Sunday.
NOTE THE NEW PRICE!
Andrew Midgette 1st
Bryan Whitehorne 2nd
Betty Lou Olliges 5th
Pat Pierce 5th
Bob Vanderslice 11th
Ashley Pierce 12th
Cathy Midgette 14th
Bronwyn Shreve 17th
Lois DeLoatche 17th
Austin Midgette 24th
Sarah Weisiger 24th
Madison Pierce 27th
Lynne Monette 28th
Bill Ekberg 29th
Elizabeth & Chuck DeLoatche 8/3/91
SCHOOL SUPPLIES We are collecting School supplies for the “For Kids” organization and “Blankets for the Homeless”. Please bring your donations to church and place in the containers provided in the parish hall. They need pencils, pens, loose leaf paper, crayons, highlighters, 3 ring binders, glue sticks, scissors, tissues and hand sanitizer. Thank you!
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS
The Veteran’s Administration in Hampton is accepting the following items for the veterans: Toiletries,
Clothing, Candy, Games, etc. Please bring your donations to church and Bill Weissner will deliver them
to the hospital. Toiletries are needed the most. Donated items may be placed in the container in the parish
hall. Thank you!
The “Feed The Hungry” Ministry We work with Blankets for the Homeless” supplying lunches, sweets, water, fruit and drinks. If you
would like to join our ministry, or make a meal or monetary donation, please contact Ricki Wright at
(757)724-0594 or email [email protected]
The homeless are always in need of socks. Now that the weather is changing the needs for the homeless
change. Items needed include: sunscreen, lip balm, shoes, jeans, and travel size toiletries.
All donated food should be non-perishable. They can no longer accept food that has to be prepared.
Thank you for your continued support of this ministry! Please bring your donated items to church and place in
the container provided in the parish hall. Thank you! Many thanks to all those who donate items, and to those who
dedicate their time in preparing lunches for the needy every month. Thank you all!
GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEN
AND WOMEN “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you
can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”. (Ephesians 6:10-11)
Joey Bucky Jarod
David Bob Mario
Kyle Mike Allan
Christopher Jennifer Frank
Jared Courtney
Chloe Michael
All types of clothing is needed at the Veteran’s Hospital Please donate your gently used clothing to the VET’s. Bring them to church and place in the container provided in the parish hall. Thank you!
FOR SALE
Beautiful baby shawls!
White, finely knitted shawls. Approximately 4 1/2 square.
$50 each. Call the church office if interested 466-9392.
Perfect Baptism shawls. Limited quantity available.
All Movies to begin around 7pm
St. Peter’s Children’s Ministry August 2019
Jesus helps his followers understand that gathering
material wealth doesn’t gain you anything in the
kingdom of heaven. It’s possible to have material
wealthy but have a heart that is far from God. God’s
intention for us is that we would be rich toward him,
meaning that we don’t base our decisions purely on
what we can gain and we don’t put our confidence in
material possessions.
The things we have are a gift from God and should
be used in a way that honors God.
**************************** Stay Cool!
I hope everyone is having a great summer!
Here are a few tips on how to stay cool.
• Carry a small spray bottle of water
• Give a few chunks of ice to your pet
• Try a small ice cube down your shirt
• Keep body lotion in the refrigerator
• Watch “icy” movies or TV shows that focus
on winter
• Try a cooling towel or bandanna
Dates to Remember
❖ Aug. 4th - Pentecost 8
Birthday Blessings
Lesson: Luke 12:13-21; Parable of the Rich Fool
❖ Aug. 11 – Pentecost 9
Lesson: Luke 12:32-40; Watchfulness
❖ Aug. 18 – Pentecost 10
Lesson: Luke 12:49-56; Not peace, but division
❖ Aug. 25 – Pentecost 11
Lesson: Luke 13:10-17; A crippled woman healed
on the Sabbath
**************************** HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Kostek Trochanowski - 7th
Bronwyn Shreve - 17th
Sarah Weisiger - 24th
St. Peter’s Children’s Ministry August 2019
WORK DAY AT ST. PETER’S DAY SCHOOL
Time to get the school ready for the new
school year. Lots of weeding,
painting and MULCH MOVING.
Please sign the list in the parish hall if you plan on helping.
Work DAY IS SATURDAY,
AUGUST 24th. WORK begins at
8am. Lunch will be Served at noon.
Thank you in advance!
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
In July our Youth Group worked with the “For Kids” organization and
also had some fun events.
They went to Kings Dominion and also Water Country USA
They helped collect school supplies for “For Kids” and they helped
with Vacation Bible School.
This month they will be collecting cleaning supplies for “For Kids”
and making plans for the Thanksgiving drive for “For Kids”.
We look forward to September when our group will increase by at
least three.
We thank everyone in church for supporting us and for their
generosity with donations. Thank you all!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, JULY 29th—AUGUST 2nd 6-8PM
THANK YOU!
ANA & JASON NOWLAND FOR
THE NEW “ENROLL NOW”
FLAG. IT LOOKS GREAT!
August 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
8am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9am Intercessory Prayer
10am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Children’s Chapel/Christian Ed.
11:30am Staff Meeting
Ladies Lunch at
Smokey Bones at
Town Center
Va. Beach 12:30pm
Finance
Committee
meeting 7PM
No Summer
Movie
7:30AM Men’s
Bible Study
8PM AA meeting
DAY
SCHOOL
WORK DAY
8AM
Summer Movie
7PM
Summer Movie
7PM
7:30AM Men’s
Bible Study
8PM AA meeting
7:30AM Men’s
Bible Study
8PM AA meeting
7:30AM Men’s
Bible Study
8PM AA meeting
8am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9am Intercessory Prayer
10am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Children’s Chapel/Christian Ed.
8am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9am Intercessory Prayer
10am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Children’s Chapel/Christian Ed.
11:30am Vestry Meeting
8am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9am Intercessory Prayer
10am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Children’s Chapel/Christian Ed.
11:30 Day School Board Meeting
ASSIGNMENTS
August 4 —8th Sunday after Pentecost
Acolytes Sarah Weisiger, Judy Eller
Ushers Coach Sigler, Susan Sigler
Lector at 8AM Drew Midgette
LEM at 8AM Charlie Pfeifer
Lector at 10AM Jeffrey Pfeifer
LEM at 10AM Bruce Comfort, Nancy Comfort
Altar Guild Duty Judy Eller, Lynne Monette
Nursery Attendants Yvonne Authement, Karen Kakol
August 25 –11th Sunday after Pentecost
Acolytes Bronwyn Shreve, Nancy Comfort
Ushers Larry Shreve, Steve Kakol
Lector at 8AM Vivien Valentine
LEM at 8AM Maurice Caldwell
Lector at 10AM Susan Sigler
LEM at 10AM Bonnie Rennick, Roger Rennick
Altar Guild Duty Nancy Comfort, Dot Pierce
Nursery Attendants Wendy Glaeser, Yvonne Authement
August 11 —9th Sunday after Pentecost
Acolytes Olivia McGinty, Gabi McGinty
Ushers Vicky Martin, Larry Shreve
Lector at 8AM Tony Antonik
LEM at 8AM James Benn
Lector at 10AM Lynne Monette
LEM at 10AM Jason Nowland, Charlie Pfeifer
Altar Guild Duty Vel Shreve, Bonnie Rennick
Nursery Attendants Amanda Keller, Wendy Glaeser
August 18—10th Sunday after Pentecost
Acolytes Magdalena Kress, Corrin King
Ushers Larry Shreve, Jim Jimeno
Lector/LEM at 8AM Maurice Caldwell
Lector at 10AM Janet Chauncey
LEM at 10AM Kimberly Truxell, Debbie Whitehorne
Altar Guild Duty Bobbi Bowery, Jessica Trochanowski
Nursery Attendants Vivien Valentine, Wendy Glaeser
FROM THE RECTOR
Vestry Highlights: At its July 14th meeting, the Vestry:
Approved the Financial Report:
Our income for June was $769 less than budgeted
Our expenses for June were $3,574 less than budgeted
Thus far in 2019, we are $7,377 under budget
Decided to pay off ($988) loan for the Day School roof.
Allotted funds to pay for the installation of new exterior window shutters.
Discussed our participation in the annual Community Picnic- June 22nd.
Adopted the Safe Church Policy as written and requested by the Diocese.
Rector’s Prayer List- Please join me in praying for:
+ Our Diocese as we elect a new Bishop in September.
+ Our Interim Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Jay Magness
+ Our Presiding Bishop,The Most Rev. Michael Curry
+ The people and clergy of our neighborhood churches.
+ Our friends at St. James Holiness Church.
+ The leaders of our nation, our state, and our local governments.
+ Safe travel for those on vacation
+ Our Day School Summer Camp Program and Staff
Answered Prayers- Please join me in giving thanks to God for:
+ My incredibly talented Church Staff!
+ The ministries of our church members and their leaders.
+ Those good deeds “known and unknown” to us and done by our church members.
+ Those who have made commitments of time, talent, and treasure to our church.
+ The wonderful turnout for our Wednesday Movie Nights (Thanks to Jason and Ana Nowland for all their hard work).
RECTOR’S LETTER Living a Thank-filled Life
Back in the late 1980’s and into the mid-1990’s I went through what I call my Country Music Phase. I’m sure living in Texas for 3 years helped fuel that fire. I once heard a country song entitled, I Just Want to Live until I Die. At first that title may sound funny, but if you say it the right way and put the emphasis on the right word, it has a profound message. I Just Want To Live Until I Die. In other words, I want to experience life....I want to enjoy life while on this earth.
Back when I was a teacher in Pennsylvania, I met another teacher named Leo. Leo was one of (if not the) most “positive” people I have ever known. Leo’s faith in Jesus was very strong and he lived his life thanking God in any and every situation. He shared with me a time when he had a flat tire. Where most of us would sit there and curse our luck and add a few expletives, Leo, after pulling off on the side of the road, looked up and said to God, “Thank you, Lord.” Then as he changed the flat tire, he began to think of all the reasons he should be thankful.
He realized that he was thankful that there was a place wide enough for him to pull over. He was thankful that he had only one flat tire and not two or three. He was thankful that the flat tire had not caused him to have an accident that might have hurt him or someone else. He was thankful for the chance to meet the nice man who stopped to help him. Leo could do something as simple as drop a pencil and turn it into a thanks-giving event! Now some might dismiss Leo as an unrealistic Pollyanna. But, think about it. What’s the alternative when things get fouled up as they sometimes do? Raise your blood pressure a few degrees as you curse your luck? Shout and scream and give everyone around you ulcers? Bottle it all up until you get sick? Wouldn’t it just be better to do what Leo does and give thanks to God in all things? You and I would live longer if we did; and we would probably enjoy life more, too.
I Just Want To Live Until I Die. That phrase is more than just another Country song. It can become a goal or a personal mission statement that says, “I want to experience life...I want each and every day to count for something.” At one point in his ministry, Jesus said, “I have come so that you might have life, and have it abundantly.” Leo experienced that abundant life, even in challenging times, through his faith in Jesus. You can too, if you choose to.
Peace and Love,
John+
