Page 2-3 From the Rector Page 4 Way of the Heart by Deacon Judy Page 5-6 Music Notes from LeighAnn Page 7-8 Director of Christian Formation News & Newcomer Ministry Page 9 Worship Times/ Mission & Vision Page 10 DOK Page 11 M-O: Corner Table Page 12 Important news Page 13-14 Vestry Minutes Page 15 Altar Flowers / Centering Prayer Page 16-17 October Events Page 18 Anniversaries, Birthdays Page 19 Staff and Vestry

OCTOBER

2020 The Episcopal Church

of Saint Peter by-the-

Lake

8433 Fairfield Forest Rd.

Denver, NC 28037

704-483-3460

www.saintpeterbythelake.net

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As the days shorten and the

weather cools, the month of

October is always a special time

in the life of our parish. We

usually enjoy our annual retreat

to Valle Crucis, and have a public

blessing of the animals in

conjunction with celebrating the

life of St. Francis, and rehearsals

begin for the 12th Night Festival.

None of those things are happening this year, but the mission

and ministry of St. Peter by-the-Lake still continues on our

campus and beyond. We continue to collect and disburse food

for those in need through the East Lincoln Christian Ministry and

the Back Pack for Kids programs. I’ve seen folks hard at work

bringing and preparing those non-perishable items for the folks

who desperately need them.

Even though we can’t physically go inside our local nursing

home as we’ve done every week until the pandemic, St. Peter’s

continues to minister to the needs of the residents there by

collecting and taking special food and hygiene items and

dropping them off at the front door. There is a special need

there for things like fresh fruit, apples and bananas and oranges.

And through the generosity of folks here that need is being met

each week.

As your rector I’ll be offering several avenues for Christian

Formation both through the ZOOM video format, and in some

small in-person groups of less than 25. I’m preparing lessons for

Supper & the Word, and for the Brotherhood of St. Peter. And

our formation director Kina Cartee is preparing a formation class

to offer as well. EFM (Education for Ministry) kicked off last

week, in person since the numbers are small and we can socially

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THE

RECTOR

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distance ourselves and wear masks, and it’s been so wonderful

to get back to doing some ‘in-person’ facilitating. In times like

this, we need to hear and tell our sacred stories of faith and

continue to learn from them.

Our outdoor worship services, which have been so well

received, will continue on into October, as will our virtual

services of Morning and Prayer and mid-week Compline/Evening

Prayer. I’m hopeful that sometime in October we can begin the

transition back to some inside worship as well.

And last, but certainly not least, October always kicks off our

annual ‘Service & Giving’ fall stewardship drive. It’s that time of

year when we are all asked to prayerfully and thoughtfully

consider what our gifts of ‘time, talent, and treasure’ will be for

the upcoming year. Pledge envelopes will be available to all of

us early in the month of October. Please take them, read the

Senior Warden’s letter, and then begin your own process of

considering your gifts back to our Lord through the ministrations

of His Church. Everyone has been so incredibly faithful in giving

during the pandemic, and I know that sacrificial spirit will

continue on as we plan for future ministry. May God continue to

bless our mission and ministries here at St. Peter by-the-Lake, as

we reach out to our community and beyond, in faith and love,

and serve our neighbors in the name of the Risen Christ.

Faithfully,

Father Ron

October 2020

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I am thankful to God for our large street front area grassed and

shaded by the canopy of trees. We rejoice as we worship together,

and also as we gather for Morning Prayer online. We rejoice as

Father Ron leads us in Compline and Evening Prayer. We are

blessed and our hearts are filled with joy.

Julian of Norwich wrote about what she

learned from Jesus, during another time

in human history when disease was

rampant and fear a constant, "And so

our good Lord answered all the

questions and doubts which I could

raise, saying most comfortingly: I make

all things well, and I can make all things

well, and I shall make all things well,

and I will make all things well; and you

will see for yourself that every kind of

thing will be well ... And in these words

God wishes us to be enclosed in rest

and peace."

In all of our journey, God will always strengthen each of us with his

power. He will always lead and direct our steps.

Rejoice with great joy!

Faithfully,

+Deacon Judy

The Way of the Heart

By Deacon Judy Cole

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Most of us would like to know what the future holds, especially if

we could know when the pandemic will be over. We worry and

stress (myself included) as though we were in control of things.

Isaiah tells us “The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy

your needs..” Isaiah 58:11. In the hymn “Guide Me, O Thou Great

Jehovah”, Welsh hymn writer William Williams compared the

Christian life to the Israelites’ trek through the wilderness. Even

though we don’t know the way God will lead us, we can count on

His guidance.

As a college student, Williams first prepared for a career in

medicine. In 1738, he heard a man preaching in a Welsh

churchyard, and his life was radically changed. He responded in

faith becoming a preacher and singer/song writer. Williams first

pursued becoming an Anglican priest (in the Church of Wales) and

entered as a deacon in 1740. However, he soon came to discover that

his heart was with itinerant work. He left his small parish in the

mountains to join with the traveling Methodist preachers. The church in

Wales was still primarily singing metrical psalms in their worship

services. Revivalists realized that the Welsh language was lacking in

hymns. In order to promote the creation of hymns, a hymn-writing

competition was held between the itinerant preachers. Williams won

the competition. “He was gifted with the poet’s passion and a gift of

verse-writing and became known as poet laureate of the Welsh revival.”

One writer puts it this way: “He sang Wales into piety… Soon all

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of Wales was singing their way to the coal mines and soccer

matches.” (Petersen. The One Year Book of Hymns.)

When we are stressing (about anything), we can reflect on the words of this great hymn.

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand.

Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. Feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow;

Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through; Strong deliverer, strong deliverer,

Be Thou still my strength and shield. Be Thou still my strength and shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside;

Death of death and Hell’s destruction, Land me safe on Canaan’s side;

Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee.

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Kids and Families, have you been enjoying our virtual lessons

each week? I try to send a piece of it out three times a week, so it

only takes a few minutes to do each part. Do you have thoughts or

feedback on how it’s going, or how it could be better? Please reach

out to me. And don’t forget the weekly challenges that I have

included in some of the emails. I have prizes that I really want to

give away to you!!

This month we will be embarking on

a new series entitled called the Fab

5! Don’t miss the incredible story of

Elijah and his showdown with the

prophets of Baal.

Adults and Teens, we have certainly been missing you in our

small group studies. I think it is finally

safe enough to have one inside (socially

distanced of course). Therefore, starting at

6:30 on October 6th in the parish hall we

begin a new study entitled:

Notorious: .An Integrated Study of the

Rogues, Scoundrels, and Scallywags of

Scripture

This group will be open to the first 25 people to add their names to

the list at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044eafaf2ea31-

notorious

Christian

Formation News

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We will meet from Tuesday, October 6th -Tuesday, November 27th

at 6:30 in the parish hall. If you can, please sign up by Friday,

October 2nd, so that I can have a copy of the book ready for you. If

you sign up later, no worries I can make copies of the lessons until

your book arrives.

You are probably asking what's it about??

The Bible is full of men and women who strayed from the path of

good. But is there something good these bad people can teach us?

In this nine-part series, we will take a look at the rogues,

scoundrels, and scallywags in a new light. Discover what God

wants to teach through their often-familiar fragilities and failures

when you explore questions like:

What can Cain show us about authentic worship? How does King

Saul's daughter help us understand kindness? What can we learn

about faithfulness from the mob at Thessalonica?

For more information/questions, please email

spbtlkina@yahoo.com.

Kina Cartee Director of Christian Formation

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CURRENT

WORSHIP

AT

ST. PETER

BY-THE-

LAKE

Sunday

Schedule:

9AM & 10:15AM Holy

Eucharist

Outdoor

Worship

Keep your eye

on Facebook and /or email

for video messages or

invitations for

small group outdoor

formation opportunities.

NOTE FROM THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Please be sure to schedule all

reservations of the church facilities through the Parish Administrator so your events can be

placed on the Church’s main calendar. Thank you!

Check out our website!

Our web address is: www.saintpeterbythelake.net

Vision of St. Peter by-the-

Lake

In response to our Lord Jesus Christ’s

missional imperative to baptize and teach

all nations….and to love God and our

neighbors as ourselves: We the clergy,

vestry, and people of the Episcopal

Church of St. Peter by-the-Lake commit

ourselves to:

*Walk in the Way (Spiritual growth

through worship, formation, repentance

& prayer)

*Widen the Walls (Proclaiming the Good

News by Word & Example)

*Wake up the World (Striving for Justice

& Peace. Respecting the dignity of every

person)

Mission of St. Peter by-the-

Lake

In response to our parish vision: The

mission of The Episcopal Church of St.

Peter by-the-Lake is to: *Be Disciples:

Engage the World*

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Daughters of the King

This past month I have been digging through the archives

of all our DOK paperwork and articles of remembrance

that have been saved through the years.

What fun memories I have encountered !! Notes about

past Christmas Teas and installations of numerous ‘sisters’

over the past 25 years. We enjoyed a retreat back in the

spring of 2005. Making prayer bracelets, salad supers in

May. We do God’s work in small ways: making baby

blankets for the Linus project, Stuffing bags for the

homeless at HESED house. Making lap blankets and

shawls for so many in need of comfort, collecting socks for

the nursing home and so much more.

I also felt a profound loss as well, as I looked at our

member lists from former years. We miss our sisters who

have moved away and those who have passed. We

remember them in our prayers. We will continue to move

forward as His Daughters and keep growing in His Love.

Our prayer and service is a constant reminder of His love

working through us every day.

Nancy Brandt travler1968@gmail.com

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The Corner Table Soup Kitchen in downtown

Newton has been a place our congregation has

prayed for, cooked for, served and financially

supported opened its doors in January of 2002.

Led by Rev. Beth Lilly and Rev. Brant Hoots, and other clergy in the

Newton and Conover areas, as well as by several other interested citizens

of Eastern Catawba County, The Corner Table was founded with the

spirit of an open door and open hearts with the desire to feed any hungry

men, women and children who are in need in the surrounding areas. Due

to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our volunteer cooks and servers have not

been going every other month as in the past. HOWEVER…. The people

are still being fed!!! Carryout lunches are prepared for 110 to 120 from

Monday through Friday. On Friday & Saturday takeout meals are

available for Plus 50 frozen meals are passed out every day for evening

or weekend meals.

Starting in January, 2019 The Corner Table became the official stewards

of the Backpack Program of Catawba County serving 3 school systems.

Currently this program serves over 2,000 students by sending food home

on the weekends for children in need.

The Annual Feed The Flock Gala had to be cancelled for this year

after being rescheduled at least once.

The Annual Christmas Candy tins will be

done again. Orders are requested by the end

of October so that enough candy can be made

and delivered by mid-December. The tins are

$25 each. Contact Priscilla Foley at 704-483-

7735 to order or call the Church office at 704-

483-3460.

If you would like additional information on The Corner Table and their

specifics needs, I encourage you to visit the website at

www.thecornertable.org or contact Priscilla Foley at 704-483-7735.

A monthly highlight of organizations we support with our Time, Talent & Treasure.

FOCUS ON MISSION - OUTREACH TEAM And do not neglect doing good and sharing;

for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16

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…..From Your Vestry

September’s vestry meeting included a discussion of the Jesus with Children Statue located to the right of the Furr Hall entryway. The statue had been previously repaired, and its current condition has recently deteriorated significantly. Repair of the cracks and loss of the bronze surface treatment are expected to be expensive. Therefore the vestry decided to authorize the removal of the statue.

STEWARDSHIP, or giving, is about being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God. Stewardship provides an opportunity to reflect on all we have received. It is an opportunity for us to take the time to count our blessings and prayerfully consider how to gratefully acknowledge those blessings. Our gifts are a return gift to Him who gives all things; a way to express joy for our place in the world around us and to show our gratitude for it. "Let hope keep you joyful; in trouble stand firm; persist in prayer. Contribute to the needs of God's people, and practice hospitality." (Romans 12: 12-13 - New English Bible 1970) For more information or questions, please contact Carole Rowell (carolekrowell46@gmail.com or 704-516-2312) or Tricia Wagner (tricia@authortalk.org or 704-756-5511)

…..From Your Stewardship Team

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Vestry Minutes August 17th, 2020

Vestry Members Present by Zoom: Sherree Brady, Vicki Gaver, Ron Horne, Cindi Jarvis, Daniel Malyevac, Scott Mical, Ronnie Rudd, Rebecca Smith, Michelle Stewart Clergy Present: Father Ron Taylor, Deacon Judy Cole Other Members Present: Daphne Wagner, Gary Johnston Opening Prayer: (Deacon Judy)

Discussion/Decision: Minutes: July minutes were approved.

Financials: (Gary Johnston) Income year to date in 2020 is 15k less than 2019, however expenses are over 22k less in 2020 than 2019. Income is down and so are our expenses. We continue to meet all of our obligations to the Diocese and outside organizations. Financials for July approved. Junior Warden: (Ronnie Rudd)

Ronnie will e-mail options for parish workday, for either Sept 12 or Sept 19th. There will be a sign up genie, for basically putting out mulch and pine straw. The workday should go quick. Ladies of the Garden Club will take care of the main church entrance. Ronnie will get with Kate and get a date agreed upon. We will need someone with a pick-up truck or trailer. We need to try to limb some trees so we can see the parking lot better as someone has been making circular burn marks with their tires.

The Bell tower had one proposal, but we didn’t like it. We will get something out in the next 7-10 days.

Live streaming for the services is almost complete, we still need a little work on figuring out how to use equipment but hook up work is done. We will get with LeAnne on thoughts with placement of screen so she knows when to stop playing the hymns. Senior Warden: (Ron Horne)

Kitchen plans; we are making a lot of progress. We had a good meeting with Campbell and Associates and Jennifer Baker. Jennifer Baker and Julia Campbell have been working together. Started a preliminary layout of the scope of work. The whole kitchen committee is involved, and Jennifer Baker has agreed to be the point person. We

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are not buying any new appliances, just moving things around. There will be a new stainless-steel worktable. We are also moving to a tankless water heater to help save in energy costs. The current plan does not take the window out.

The state of the parish is good and healthy.

Upcoming Events: (Father Ron)

NC Governor still has us in phase 2 until September 11th,

so weeks after that would be the earliest time we can consider moving

inside. The House of Bishops had a zoom conference with Dr. Fauci.

Dr. Fauci said if your space is big enough you can have up to 50 people.

Based on our shade canopy we decided on 40 people.

We want to try to have some EYC activities outdoors

with social distancing and wearing masks, so we are trying an event on

Aug 30th. It is very important to get our youth back together.

Next month we will try to meet in Furr Hall with proper

social distancing.

Deacon Report: (Deacon Judy Cole)

I continue to call Lakewood every other week to see

their needs. We have 10-12 people in church that e-mail frequently

willing to help. Once a week we have someone from the church taking

items they need. They are now letting residents out of the rooms to

roam halls.

Becky mentioned that we have not heard from the

stewardship campaign. We haven’t been meeting, and it’s been difficult

to do long term planning. Father Ron will call Leo and get things rolling.

Try to put these in motion before the end of August.

Ronnie wants vestry thoughts on parish workday.

Closing Prayer: (Deacon Judy)

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Centering Prayer is meeting downstairs at

10AM on Wednesdays. We hope you will join

in to pray together this "Prayer of the Heart".

ALTAR FLOWER 2021

CALENDAR CLICK HERE

We are going digital this year with the sign ups! It is so

easy to do... just click the link and you will be brought

to the SignUp Genius page. Choose your desired week

and sign up!

If you have trouble, just call

Kate at the office

(704-483-3460) and she will

help you out!

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OCTOBER EVENTS

Though our building may be closed, the church remains

open through you, your families, and their actions and prayers. We encourage you to find ways to worship at home, connect with other parishioners, and spend time in

prayer .

Virtual worship will continue each Sunday in October, until we are once again able to worship in person.

Two Outdoor Sunday Worship Services (located in the

front lawn) will continue to be offered weather permitting. Online signup is required weekly.

Upcoming Events:

October 4th Service & Giving Sunday

October 6th

Adult Bible Study (formerly Kerygma) resumes

October 11th & 25th

EYC Gathering

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Monday nights @ 7pm AA (Fotinos) Tuesday nights @ 6:30pm Fall Bible Study (Fotinos) Wednesdays @ 10am Centering Prayer Wednesday nights @ 7pm EFM Thursday nights@6:30pm AA Book Study (downstairs)

Sunday Oct 11th & 25th EYC Monday Oct 19th @ 7pm Vestry Thursday Oct 15th @6:30 Westport Board (Fotinos)

Thursday Oct 22nd @ 7pm Girl Scouts (Fotinos)

Events are falling back into

place (slowly)…mark your

calendar!

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8 – Pat and Jack McCabe

11 – David and Michelle Moss

14 – Rebekah & William Shelnutt

22 – John and Holly Ireland

22 – Larry & Marianne Boles

October

Happy Anniversary

Happy Birthday

17– Arlene Halasz

19 – Matt Ortner

19 – Bob Rowell

20 – Mike Reahard

20 – Madison Ireland

21 – Craig Willis

23– Lori Pressley

24 – Brittany Seminara

26 – Casey Brewster

26 – Finn Clancy

26 - Inez Soorus

28 – Heather Brady

28 – Thomas Matousek

28 – Deania Russo

28 – Matthew Weed

29 – Linda Best

25 – Matthew and Jessica Gustis

25 – Michael and Lauren Ridlehoover

27 – Ron and Karen Horne

28 – Robert Villegas and Donna Brown

1 – Jane Roddy

1 – Gra Wagner

1 – Tyler McPeak

3 – Matthew Kosmala

3 – Andy Parton

7 – Clyde Driggers

8 – Ashley Wagner

8– Grant Wagner

8 – Morgan McPeak

8 – Parker Passmore

9 – Father Ron Taylor

10 – Jean Hatley

10 – Noah Hocking

12 – Karen Simpson

13– Gary Johnston

13 – Victoria Gaver

15 – Chinyere Eziri

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STAFF

The Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Taylor, Rector 704-618-7213 (cell)

Canismajorm41@yahoo.com

The Rev. Judith Cole, Deacon 704-483-4321 (home), 704-534-1496 (cell)

jpoteetcole@charter.net

Leigh Ann Johnston, Organist/Director of Music

Kina Cartee, Director of Christian Formation &

Newcomers Ministry spbtlkina@yahoo.com

Kate D’Amato,

Parish Administrator spbtlkate@yahoo.com

Janice McGuire, Accounting

spbtljanice@yahoo.com

Gary Johnston, Treasurer geraldjohnston@charter.net

Grimelda Alderman, Nursery Staff

Angeline Carmichael, Nursery Staff

VESTRY

Senior Warden – Ron Horne

Junior Warden – Ronnie Rudd Sherree Brady

Vikki Gaver Cyndi Jarvis

Daniel Malyevac Scott Mical

Beckye Smith Michelle Stewart

Clerk of the Vestry: Daphne Wagner