March 2015

St. Peters Lutheran Church, Lexington SC

The

News for St. Peters family and friends

Over the past couple of weeks this parish
community has begun its interim period. This
is a time frame that stretches from Pr. Rawls
ministry to the new pastor that the Holy Spirit
will lead you to call. During this time (the
Council estimates it to be six months), there are
a few significant realities of which we need to be
aware.
First, we will continue to remember with
gratitude the ministry of Pr. Rawl.
This
remembering will take place in our prayers and
conversations. He served this parish faithfully
and skillfully for twenty-one years, and we
need to be mindful of that service.
Second, at the same time, these years have
quietly prepared the parish to move from one
pastor to another. The Churchs ministry is not
just about us pastors, it is honestly about the
Lord God who rescues the worlds people from
nasty, attractive and destructive realities of sin,
Satan and death. The Lord baptizes and ordains
pastors to proclaim, serve and teach that rescue.
In the Lutheran tradition this vital work is
summarized as the responsible proclamation of
the Gospel and the faithful administration of the
Sacraments (Baptism and the Lords Supper
with Forgiveness running between them).

together, regardless of the circumstances in

which we find ourselves. They provide us with
the best context we can have as we make our
way through this interim period.
Speaking of worships services, Pr. McHugh and I
have worked up a shared presiding and
preaching schedule for Sundays. This sharing
also extends to the Wednesday services. During
the Lenten season, the homilies are focusing on
the parishs new witness cards. The cards
highlight five foundational statements of the
North American Lutheran Church.
Those
statements will be undergirded by the Daily
Prayer Scripture readings from Johns Gospel
that are designated for those Wednesdays.
The Lord, who brought us into a relationship
with him through Baptism, is now extending
that relationship to include you and me. As we
worship, meet and converse together, my sense
is that he is drawing us into a great adventure
as his redeemed people in this parish
community.
In our Lords grace, fear and mercy,
Pr. Carl A. Voges, Interim Pastor

Third, and most importantly, are the saving and

sustaining actions of the Lord God. As they
stream out from the worship services on
Sundays and Wednesdays, they hold us
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Daylight Savings Time

begins March 8.
Dont forget to set your clock ahead (spring
forward) one hour before going to bed on
Saturday, March 7.

Sunday, April 5th

7:00 a.m. Sunrise service
8:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast in the PLC
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Flowering of the Cross (front lawn)
11:00 a.m. Festival Easter Service

Its time to order Easter lilies

to
decorate the church on Easter Sunday! All
orders for lilies must be in the church office no
later than March 15th. No lily orders will be
accepted after that date. Lilies are $13.00 each.
If you do not wish to order lilies, you may direct
your offering to Relay for Life. Both the lilies
and the Relay for Life gifts will be listed in the
Easter bulletins. You will find envelopes on the
tables in the narthex of the Sanctuary, at the
entrance of the Parish Life Center and the church
office in which to place your orders. Please
note: If you do not wish to take your lilies home
after the service, please indicate on the Easter
Lilies envelope. The lily/lilies will be delivered
to some one for their enjoyment.

Noisy Offering Our next noisy offering is

Sunday, March 29. Bring your change to drop in
the cans the children will bring into the
congregation during the childrens sermon.
Proceeds from the noisy offering are given to the
Lutheran World Relief to fight hunger in the
world.

Newsletter DeadlinePlease remember

that all newsletter articles and announcements
are due the 15th of each month!
Late
submissions will no longer be accepted. Thank
you for your cooperation.

Engaging Our Gifts Workshop

Sunday, March 15 from 12:30-2:30 pm.
This workshop, led by Rachel Sosebee of the
NALC, is sponsored by the Good N.E.W.S.
Committee and will teach our church leaders
how to increase ministry involvement by
helping disciples discover and fully utilize their
God-given gifts in service to the church and
community. All members of the congregation are
invited. Council members and committee chairs
are strongly encouraged to attend. Lunch will be
provided.

Are You Graduating

this Spring?
If so, please let the church office know as soon as
possible.
You may email the church
(office@stpeterslex.com) or drop this in the
offering plate.
Name ____________________________________________
Graduating from _______________________________
(High School, College, University, Tech School)

Sympathy

We extend sincere Christian

sympathy to:
The family of Allan Spence, Jr. at his death on
January 24.
The Buchman family at the death of Debbies
father, John Scaturro, Sr. on January 23.
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Degree___________________________________________
Date of graduation _____________________________

First Communion Classes

for all
children in second grade (and older children
who have not already taken the class) will be
offered during the Lenten season. There will
be a session for parents only on Sunday,
March 8 at 4:00 pm in the office building
conference
room.
Classes
for
the
children will be held
on Sunday, March 15
and Sunday, March
22 at 4:00 pm.
Parents will meet
with their children at
5:00 pm on March 22
in the sanctuary.
First Communion will
be offered on Easter
Sunday, April 5. If your child is younger than
second grade and you wish for them to
receive Holy Communion, please contact
Pastor Paulette for more information.

Confirmation Classes

No WOW services in LentThe

regular WOW service and meal will resume
on April 8.

Lenten

VespersMid-week Lenten
vespers will be offered each Wednesday
during Lent at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
There is no meal prior to worship.
Lenten

OfferingOur mid-week
Lenten offerings will help support our NALC
missionary. Matthew Riak as he ministers to
refugees from South Sudan and begins
rebuilding St. Lukes Theological College in
Nimule, South Sudan. More information
about St. Lukes and this capital campaign can
be found in the narthex, or entrance to the
sanctuary, and on the table at the entrance to
the Parish Life Center.

for seventh and

eighth graders meet at 9:00 AM on March 14,
April 18, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference
room, and May 9. Eighth grade class meets
with Council at their May meeting.

Pastor Voges regular office hours

are Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30

a.m. If you need to reach him, you may call
the churchs mobile phone at 238-8051.

Fund for Sanctuary Heat/AC You

likely have noticed we are having problems
with keeping the Sanctuary comfortable. The
Property Committee has recommended and
Council has approved receiving donations to
replace the heat/AC system. The cost is
estimated to be approximately $30,000. If
you would like to contribute, just mark your
gifts Sanctuary Heat/AC.

Mark Your Calendars!

Music Camp
will be July 26-July 30 from 6:00 PM to 8:30
PM.

3/29 Palm Sunday Holy Communion

We begin outside with a palm procession
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
4/2 Maundy Thursday Holy Communion
In the sanctuary 7:00 p.m.
4/3 Good Friday
In the sanctuary 7:00 p.m.
4/4 Easter Egg Hunt
In the PLC 11:00 a.m.
There is no Wednesday service during Holy
Week.
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Dear Members of the St. Peters

Family:

Dear St. Peters

We would like to thank everyone who helped

with Pastor Rawl and Susans Retirement
Reception. We appreciate all the home-made
cakes(they were a big hit!), monetary gifts
toward the cost of the food, help with
decorations, set-up and clean-up. You all
helped to make it a special afternoon for
them. Thank you! It was appreciated!
Reception Planning Committee

Dear St. Peter's Church Family,

Thank you so much for your support of

prayers, calls, cards, food and concern during
my mother's, Virginia Rauch Harmon's, end of
life. These meant so much to my family and
myself and helped carry us through the
difficult times. Being surrounded by our
loving church family has strengthened us and
continually reminded us of God's love and
care.
God's blessings to each of you!
Sheryll, Ray, Ben and Chris Gill

Dear St. Peter's,

Thank you to everyone who had a part in

hosting my ordination on January 9th. I truly
appreciate the time and energy that went into
planning, preparing, and cleaning up after the
reception, and all the work that our choirs,
musicians, ushers, parking attendants, altar
guid, and worship and music committee put
into making the service meaningful and very
special. I continue to receive comments from
family and friends about how moving and
beautiful the service and reception were.
Thank you for your gracious hospitality and
all your hard work. I am very blessed to be a
part of this wonderful congregation!
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Paulette

What a wonderful, marvelous day you gave us

on February 15! The worship services were
beautiful and all the special music greatly
appreciated. It was so uplifting to hear our
children and youth playing preludes, the littlest
ones singing and ringing their bells, Travis and
the youth singing a more contemporary piece,
the instrumental groups pieces, the hand bells,
the magnificent entrance to Richards Highland
Cathedral on the bagpipes with the organ,
Martha and Mary Anns organ and piano music
and the fabulous anthems by the Matins and
Chancel Choirs!
It felt like an Easter
celebration! Thank you to everyone who had a
part in these amazing worship services.
Words cannot express how humbled and
grateful Susan and I were for the outstanding
reception in the afternoon. So many beautiful
and delicious cakes, the out-of-this-world
carving station, the wonderful array of goodies
on the center tables and all the perfect flowers
and decorations! You all absolutely outdid
yourselves in every way. We shall always
remember and cherish all you did and the
many kind and loving words that were spoken
and shared with us at the reception.
The gifts were a total surprise. The green and
purple stoles will replace my original green and
purple stoles which my mother made for me
when I was ordained, which are now too
tattered to use. The carrying bag and the new
wrinkle-free alb will be nice when I have the
opportunity to supply occasionally here and
there in our NALC churches around the mission
district. The huge cash gift was completely
unexpected. Your generosity is amazing! Well
use this gift for something very special so we
will always remember the day.
Thank you a thousand times over for all your
love and care for me and my family these 21
years. It has truly been a privilege and a joy to
have served as your pastor at St. Peters.
Susan and I keep the congregation, Pastor
Paulette and the Call Committee in our prayers
as you now move forward in the search for a
new Senior Pastor. May God guide you with His
Holy Spirit and continue to bless you with all
the abundance of His grace.
In Christ,
Pastor Leon Rawl
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SERVICE 2015 PROJECTS

JAN:
FEB:

ORGANIZE
CENTRAL MIDLANDS TRANSITIONAL RETREAT
(Linens for homeless veterans. New twin sheets, pillowcases, pillows, bath towels and
washcloths. At present they have 75 homeless vets staying at the retreat. Checks may be
given and I will purchase the items they request. Please mark it for the St. Peters Church
and in the memo line linens for veterans.
MAR:
MISSIONARY DONATIONS (Start selling Luminary Bags)
APRIL:
BLOOD DRIVE- Tuesday April 3, 2015 in the PLC
MAY:
RELAY FOR LIFE -Relay for Life May 2, 2015 at River Bluff H.S.
JUNE:
LICS FOOD DRIVE
JULY:
SHOE RECYCLE (more information at a later date)
AUG:
CHRIS MYERS CHILDRENS HOME
SEPT:
VETERANS HOSPITAL (Snack crackers etc.)
OCT:
MISSION MINISTRIES
NOV:
LICS FOOD DRIVE
DEC:
GIFTS OF LOVE
(Send out monthly cards to shut-ins and visit)
(We will have two large totes, one green, one black available for donations all year. One will be placed
outside the PLC and the other in the breezeway of the office since that is open and available all the time.
Our projects last for one month with the exception of when we start selling luminary bags for Relay for
Life. We appreciate all your help, and donations with our goal of Bringing Smiles to Faces.)
We really would love to have individuals step up and be on our committee. We meet the first Tuesday of
each month from 6-7 p.m. in the office conference room. If you have any questions please call Donna
White 803-996-3044.

A Request from the Property/Grounds Committee: Please do not tape or otherwise adhere items to painted walls anywhere in the church buildings. Cork board bulletin bars have been installed in all the classrooms to eliminate the need to use tape or other adhesive products on the walls. If
you would like to post communications in a particular area of the church, and there is not already a bulletin board or bar installed there, please contact Claude Lindler or any member of the Property/Grounds
Committee for assistance. Thank you for being good stewards by keeping our walls in good condition

With Great Joy, we welcome new members to St. Peters.

Chris, Paulette, Rachel, Patrick
and Sarah McHugh.
72 Creek Road
Chapin, SC 29036
803-345-2594 (home)
803-767-7231 (Pastor Paulettes cell)

Justin Matthew Schneider, infant son

of Travis Schneider and Stacy Dock.
339 Catawba Trail
Lexington, SC 29072
803-331-1654 (home)

Barbara Oswalt
689 Park Road
Lexington, SC 29072
803-359-8640
Dorothy Rish
P.O. Box 1804
Lexington, SC 29071
803-808-0416
Elizabeth Ward
204 Shoalwood Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
803-520-8700

Update on Missionary Matthew Riak

During the month of March the service committee is asking everyone to once again keep
our missionary Mathew Riak in our prayers and support his work with your donations. He is an
amazingly talented man blessed with the ability to get things done. He is in an area of the world
we can hardly imagine, but with zeal and the gift of the Holy Spirit he is making strides for the
community of Christians there.
St. Lukes Theological College has turned its attention to refugees who had fled across the
border to Uganda and was able to establish a Primary School in the refugee camp at Adjumani,
Uganda. This school is now providing instruction for 1,700 students. With the St. Lukes Primary
School now well-established in Adjumani. Now is the time to focus on reopening the College in
South Sudan.
The majority of South Sudanese are Christians. St. Lukes seeks to address these needs by
educating Christian leaders for both church and community. Those who graduate from St. Lukes
will be able to more effectively address both the temporal and spiritual needs of the South Sudanese people. St. Lukes plans to reopen the College in South Sudan by building a new facility on
land that was donated to them. Nimule is located on the border between South Sudan and Uganda
and is the best location for St. Lukes at this time.
The first phase in providing a facility for St. Lukes in Nimule is a classroom building. The
plans are for two classrooms and an office complex. The estimated cost for this building is
$40,000. It will cost an additional $10,000 to furnish the compound with water, electricity and
sanitation and to provide for office furniture and equipment. Their worldwide supporters hope to
raise the $50,000 (in contributions or commitments) by April 2015 so that the College is able to
start classes this year.

Lenten Devotional Now Available!

The devotional for the 2015 Lenten season, From

Ashes to Easter, is now available to download. Written by the Rev. Dr. David Wendel, NALC assistant to the bishop for ministry and ecumenism, the devotional is available in two formats by visiting thenalc.org/2015-lenten-devotional/ or via daily text message by texting the word LENT to
614-230-0193. Normal texting rates will apply. A limited number of printed copies will also be
available in the narthex and the table at the entrance to the PLC.

***SAVE THE DATE ***

July 19-23
VBS at St. Peters Lutheran Church
If you are willing to share your time and talents please contact Christen Widener or Vickie Davis. Teachers/leaders, decorators, craft
makers, prop builders, food preparers, musicians, actors, etc. are
needed.

Please return this form along with your donation of $10 and complete the portion below
and give to either Sharon James, Donna White or any other Service Committee member. Bags will
be decorated by the Service Committee unless you prefer to do your own. Any questions please
contact me at 996-3044 or 727-9084. Thank you so much for all you do. ~ Donna

2015 RELAY FOR LIFE OF LEXINTON

Saturday, May 2, 2015, 10pm
River Bluff High School, Lexington, SC

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Luke 12:34 (ESV)
This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible, and one that is very often taken the wrong way.
Many people take this verse to mean that you should put your treasure wherever your heart is.
Meaning, you will spend your resources of time, energy, talent, and money on the things that
are dearest to your heart, but thats not what this verse says at all.
Read the verse again. (Go ahead, its a short one)... According to this verse, your heart does
not dictate where you place your treasure. Where you place your treasure, dictates the location
of your heart. In other words, your use (or misuse) of resources determines the destination of
your heart.
If you use your resources on the wrong kinds of things, your heart will follow. But if you use
your resources of time, energy, talent, and money on good things like serving the Lord
through the ministries of this congregation, for example your heart will follow.
As we examine our hearts this Lenten season, consider where it is that you want your heart to
be then let the giving of your treasures lead the way.
Written by Pastor Paulette
On behalf of the Stewardship & Finance Committee

Plan ahead!! Put these important dates on your calendar:

March 15
March 15
March 15 and 22
April 4
April 5
April 6

Engaging Our Gifts Workshop (12:30 PM)

First Communion Class-parents only (4:00 PM)
First Communion Classes (4:00 PM)
Easter Egg Hunt (11:00 AM)
Easter Sunday
Church office closed

The call process for St. Peters Lutheran Church has begun. In December, 2014,

Congregational Council current and newly elected members chose a Call Committee as outlined by our
Constitution. Members were required to be voting members of St. Peters. Six members, Larry James, Monroe
Lindler, Toby Porth, Landis Sandel, Clyde Sanders, and Tommy Stone, were appointed. NALC call documents
and the prior call committee report were given to each member for study. On Sunday, February 8, the
committee met and Larry James was chosen as chairman. The process has many steps and patience, prayer,
and the guidance of The Holy Spirit are critical. As outlined in the NALC Call Process Manual, this is an
involved process; this is a spiritual process of discernment led by the Holy Spirit. It is Gods process, not the
congregations. It will take whatever time God intends, so there be no rushing to judgment. For example, what
may seem like an inordinate delay to some may indeed be the Holy Spirit working in the process and in a
particular pastors life so that he/ she is available and open to a call by the congregation. The goal is to allow
Gods will to unfold in such a way that the call committee, council, and congregation recognize and receive the
pastor whom God is calling to be their next pastor. The call process is about the revealing of Gods will, not
completing the process as quickly as possible.(NALC Handbook) The steps in the process are as follows:
1. A conference call with Dr. David Wendel, Assistant to the Bishop for Mission and Ecumenism (ABME).
He will provide orientation, explanation, and training for the work of the Call Committee.
2. Completion of a congregational profile is next. This describes our congregation, our ministry, our
community, and a listing of the compensation package for our past pastor. This is then sent to the
Assistant to the Bishop (ABME.)
3. Once received by the Assistant to the Bishop (ABME), our profile is added to the monthly listings of
NALC vacancies. Our profile will then accompany the updated list of vacancies sent to all pastors
available for call in the NALC. A pastor may then request that the ABME send his/ her profile to the
congregation. The ABME will also be in conversation with pastors available for call with regard to a
particular vacancy. The call committee will receive pastoral profiles of those who are interested in
being considered for a call. The number of pastoral candidates will be determined by those who are
interested, normally three to five. Please note: If members of the congregation or the Mission District
Dean know of pastors who might like to be considered for a call to St. Peters, instruct the pastor to
contact the ABME. If a pastor is not certified with the NALC, the certification process must begin, with
application being made and background check being made before their profile may be submitted to a
congregation. Pastors of other Lutheran bodies are expected to meet the same expectations and
requirements as NALC pastors. This may include entering into the NALC candidacy process and may
require an examination. (NALC Call Process Manual)
4. Once the call committee has received the profile of pastors available for call, an initial contact is made
with each candidate. These are usually 15-20 minute contacts, usually with two to three call committee
members. Upon completion of these calls, the committee meets again and schedules full committee
calls with all candidates that might meet our congregations needs. Questions developed by the
committee will be asked to each candidate.
5. A second round of calls may be made to a select number of candidates.
6. After interviews are completed, the call committee should have narrowed the focus to one candidate.
At that time, the call committee-in cooperation with the Congregational Council- should invite the
pastor and spouse for an on-site visit. After the on-site visit, the call committee will determine whether
to recommend this pastoral candidate for call to the Congregational Council.
7. The Congregational Council, according to the Constitution, will schedule a Congregational meeting to
vote on the recommendation of the Call Committee. A vote will be taken, and according to our
Constitution, the recommendation will be accepted or rejected.
8. The recommended pastor is contacted and he/she and their family will either accept or reject the call to
serve.
Please also note the following:
1. Confidentiality is extremely important in this process. The names of pastors being considered cant be
given; in many cases, their congregations do not know they are considering a call.
2. Hiring a pastor is not like hiring an employee. Calling a pastor is more like a marriage. Going slowly
and seeking Gods will is critical to find a special talents and abilities needed for ministry at St. Peters.
3. Prayer is essential. Pray for our church, the council, the call committee, and for the pastor the Spirit will
lead us to call.
4. Pray for patience as we wait for the Lord.
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PRAYER LIST
Paul Arnold
Anne Clement
Jenny Davenport (Steve Teers co-workers wife)
Charlie Davis (grandfather of Christy Harmon)
Doris Jean Drake (friend of Gail Oliver)

Pattie Elkins (friend of Cindy Evans)

The Family of Beverly Ellisor
Mary Epting (friend of Nancy Wylie)
Meghan Frick (niece of Lisa Szuhy)
Linda Hamm
Andi Lambert
Sharon Lee (Aunt of Tim Pearson)
Shane Lovell
Camille Martin (mother of Michael Guerette)
Georgia Martin (sister of Betty Lou ONeill)
Hannah Massey
Elsie McCartha (aunt of Sheryll Gill)
Richard McMillan (father of Keith McMillan)
Gladys Meetze (mother of Elizabeth Lindler)
Sherry Moncer (friend of Masseys)
Brenda Newman (friend of Doug & Kathy Schreiber)
Barbara Palmer (friend of Marcus & Julie Smith)
Lonna Paul
Dot Pearson (mother of Tim Pearson)
A.P. Presnell (friend of Doug & Kathy Schreiber)
Leagrace Rauton (friend of Julie Porth Smith)
Bula Roof (Bonnie Longs mother)
Judy Saitta (sister of Vicki Jorgensen)
Dorothy Shealy (Trudy Moore & Linda Gables Mother)
Peri Skipper
Family of Allan Spence
Barbara Summers (mother of Susan Bailey)
Tisdale Family
Clint Wall
Carol Waring (mother of Linda Guerette)
Retha Wessinger
Jennifer ONeill Whetstone
Doug Zee (father of Ted Zee)

Let us also remember in our daily prayers our missionaries, Pastor Matthew Riak in South Sudan
and David Davis in Brazil

David Ballington
Heath Fulmer
Andrew Henry
Justin Roberts

Brad Smith
Courtney Weed
Kyle Weed
L.J. Perrier
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CARTER, Ed & Patty

MEYER, Ken & Michele
STONE, Tommy & Jenny
MCDANIEL, Chris & Renee
PORTH, Brady & Becky
CARR, Ray & Pat
WESSINGER, Shane & Libby
FRISINA, Michael & Crystal
BECKHAM, Jimmy & Kim
EVANS, David & Susan
EVANS, Steve & Cindy
NICHOLS, Don & Judy
RIVARD, Steve & Dottie
WEBB, Greg & Melanie
KILPATRICK, JR, James & Ashley

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CRAPS, Kylie
HARMON, JoAnn
WILLIAMS, Kyle
HOWELL, Jonathan
JENNINGS, Darla
RILEY, Kay F.
SCHNEIDER, Travis
BALLENTINE, LeAnne
LOVE, Claire
MOORE, James
SHEALY, Tom
SURFACE, Haley
RICHEY, Jerry
SCHREIBER, Paul
DOOLEY, Addie
LUNSFORD, Kristen
RICARD, Stacey
RICHEY, Sarah
CHEWNING, Jeannie
SCHNEIDER, Maggie
KLOTZ, Ray

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MOORE, J. Barry
SMITH, Rylee
SCHURG, Bralyn
FARR, Edwin
PORTH, Mark
KLOTZ, Ray
O'GORMAN, Myrna
REGISTER, Louise
SANDEL, Landis
BEAVER, Michael
STABLER, Madalyn
TAYLOR, Kegan
KITCHEN, Brandon
CARTER, Ed
HARMON, Christy
MACAULAY, Bert
CARR, Ray
BAILEY, Susan
RAY, Ashley
PORTH, Corey
WHITE, Donna
PORTH, Hunter
ZEE, Michele
BEDENBAUGH, Caroline
CONNOR, Richard
SMITH, Wayne
RILEY, Andrew
CAUGHMAN, Truman
MASSEY, Rusty
PORTH, Brett
SLATTERY, Jordan
O'NEILL, Wayne
EVANS, Susan
LOVE, Becky
AULL, Brandon
SLATTERY, Ryan
FULMER, Joshua
MEYER, Ken
RAWL, Clayton
TEER, Steven
BEAVER, Travis
SNYDER, Dalton
WEED, Matthew
COOPER, Jackson
LINDNER, Rich
SHEALY, Kaitlin

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Those Serving in March

Please note any areas where volunteers are needed and call the Church Office if you are
available to serve in this capacity.

Communion Assistants
1
15
29

(8:30 a.m.) Erica Sweatman

(11:00 a.m.) Beryl Roberts
(8:30 a.m.) Paul Robinson, Diane Robison
(11:00 a.m.) Marie Eargle, Ernie Chaplin
(8:30 a.m.-Palm Sunday) Judy Nichols,
Sheryll Gill
(11:00 a.m.) Molly Moore, Linda Gable

Greeters/Popcorn Ministry
1
8
15
22
29

(8:30 a.m.) Ryan & Jordan Slattery

(11:00 a.m.) Joe & Karen Price
(8:30 a.m.) Jean Hundley
(11:00 a.m.) Tommy & Jenny Stone
(5:30 a.m.) Carol Arnold
(11:00 a.m.) Marie Eargle
(8:30 a.m.) Don & Judy Nichols
(11:00 a.m.) Elizabeth Lindler
(8:30 a.m. Palm Sunday) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) Larry & Sharon James

Ushers (8:30 a.m.)

Claude Lindler, Chairperson
Monroe Lindler, Chairperson
Don Nichols

Ushers (11:00 a.m.)

Claude Lindler, Chairperson
Monroe Lindler, Chairperson
Michael Carter, Ken Lunsford, Stephen Kupchinsky
The Usher Chairpersons are also the
Lock Team members for this month.

Coffee Hour Hosts

1
8
15
22

1
8
15
22
29

(8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) Karen Price
(8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) Tommy Stone
(8:30 a.m.) Sheryll Gill
(11:00 a.m.) Steve Teer
(8:30 a.m.) Ralph Rocanella
(11:00 p.m.) N/A at printing
(8:30 a.m.) Judy Nichols
(11:00 a.m.) Beryl Roberts

Acolytes
1 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
4 (7:00 p.m.) N/A at printing
8 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) Martin Craps
11 (7:00 p.m.) N/A at printing
15 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at prinitng
18 (7:00 p.m.) N/A at printing
22 (8:30 a.m.) Shelbie Vaughan
(11:00 a..m.) N/A at printing
25 (7:00 p.m.) N/A at printing
29 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) Kylie Craps

Altar Guild
Bonnie Long, Jane Risinger, Anna Harmon,
Shelia Harmon

Offering Counters
Monroe Lindler, Stig Jorgenson

Front Porch Visitor

Marie Eargle

Nursery Assistants

Altar Flowers
1
8
15
22
29

Lectors

N/A at printing
Donna & Steve Alford
Beryl Roberts
Don & Judy Nichols
(Palm Sunday) N/A at printing

1 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing

(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
8 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) Rylee Smith
15 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
22 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
29 (8:30 a.m.) N/A at printing
(11:00 a.m.) N/A at printing
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St. Peters Youth
All St. Peters youth and visitors are invited to attend youth events.
Travis McLeod, Youth Director
tmcleod@stpeterslex.com
803-603-3152

CLUB 345....Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades

March 8

Meet in PLC after 11 AM service: Bible

Study and IHOP! (Compliments of St. Peters)

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH..Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades

March 1,8.15,22,29

5:30 PM, Junior Youth Meeting

March 3,10,17,24,31

7:00 AM, Prayer Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A, meet at

church by 6:50 to ride bus.

March 14

Winter Jam

Senior HIGH YOUTH..Ninth thru twelfth grade

March 1,8.15,22,29

7:00 PM, Senior Youth Meeting

March 3,10,17,24,31

7:00 AM, Prayer Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A, meet at

church by 6:50 to ride bus.

March 14

Winter Jam

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06:15 PM-Matins Choir
07:00 AM-Sheriff Elec06:30 PM-Beth Moore Bible tion Runoff
Study
07:00 PM-Heritage/
Celebration Cmte
07:00 PM-Lydia Circle/
FH

23
06:15 PM-Matins Choir
09:00 AM-Loving Group/
06:30 PM-Beth Moore Bible FH
Study
10:00 AM-Staff Meeting/
CR
07:00 PMStewardship&Finance/
CR
07:00 PM-Anna Circle/
FH

30
06:15 PM-Matins Choir

08:00 AM-Proclaimer Articles Due

08:30 AM-Worship/Holy Communion
09:30 AM-Coffee/Fellowship/PLC
09:30 AM-Junior Choir/FH
09:45 AM-Angel Choir
10:00 AM-Sunday School
11:00 AM-Worship/Holy Communion
12:30 PM-Sosebee Workshop/PLC
04:00 PM-First Communion Class/CR
05:30 PM-Junior Youth Meeting
06:00 PM-Buster's Bible Study
07:00 PM-Senior Youth Meeting

22 5th Sunday in Lent (Purple)

08:30 AM-Worship
09:00 AM-Blood Pressure Clinic
09:30 AM-Coffee/Fellowship/PLC
09:30 AM-Junior Choir/FH
09:45 AM-Angel Choir
10:00 AM-Sunday School
11:00 AM-Worship
12:00 PM-Blood Pressure Clinic/FH
04:00 PM-First Communion Class/CR
05:30 PM-Junior Youth Meeting
07:00 PM-Senior Youth Meeting

29 Palm Sunday (Scarlet/Purple)

08:30 AM-Worship
09:30 AM-Coffee/Fellowship/PLC
09:30 AM-Junior Choir/FH
09:45 AM-Angel Choir
10:00 AM-Sunday School
11:00 AM-Worship
05:30 PM-Junior Youth Meeting
07:00 PM-Senior Youth Meeting

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24

17

16

15 4th Sunday in Lent (Purple)

10
10:00 AM-Staff Meeting/
CR
03:00 PM-Dorcas Circle
07:00 PM-Worship/
Music/CR

08:30 AM-Worship
06:15 PM-Matins Choir
09:30 AM-Coffee/Fellowship/PLC
06:30 PM-Beth Moore Bible
09:30 AM-Junior Choir/FH
Study
09:45 AM-Angel Choir
10:00 AM-Sunday School
11:00 AM-Worship
04:00 PM-Communion Class/Parents/CR
04:30 PM-Cemetery Cmte
05:00 PM-Evangelism Committee/CR
05:30 PM-Junior Youth Meeting
06:00 PM-Council Meeting/CR
07:00 PM-Senior Youth Meeting

8 3rd Sunday in Lent (Purple)

07:00 AM-Sheriff Election/PLC

06:00 PM-Service Committee/CR

06:15 PM-Matins Choir

06:30 PM-Beth Moore Bible
Study
07:00 PM-Lutheran Men/FH

08:30 AM-Worship/Communion
09:30 AM-Coffee/Fellowship/PLC
09:30 AM-Junior Choir/FH
09:45 AM-Angel Choir
10:00 AM-Sunday School
11:00 AM-Worship/Communion
05:30 PM-Junior Youth Meeting
07:00 PM-Senior Youth Meeting

Tuesday
3

Monday
2

1 2nd Sunday in Lent (Purple)

Sunday

Wednesday

10:00 AM-Bible Study/FH

07:00 PM-Lenten Vespers/
Sanc.
07:45 PM-Chancel Choir

25

10:00 AM-Bible Study/FH

07:00 PM-Lenten Vespers/
Sanc.
07:45 PM-Chancel Choir

18

10:00 AM-Bible Study/FH

07:00 PM-Lenten Vespers/
Sanc.
07:45 PM-Chancel Choir

11

10:00 AM-Bible Study/FH

07:00 PM-Lenten Vespers/
Sanc.
07:45 PM-Chancel Choir

March 2015
Thursday

26

19

07:00 PM-Good News

Cmte./CR

12

09:00 AM-St. Peter's

works @ LICS
07:00 PM-Youth Committee/FH
07:00 PM-Educational
MInistry/CR

27

20

13

Friday

Saturday

28

21

09:00 AM-Confirmation
Class

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St. Peters Staff

Interim Pastor
Associate Pastor
Matins Choir/Instrumentalist
Chancel Choir/Bell Director
Childrens Choir Director
Angel Choir Director
Organist
Youth Director
Administrative Coordinator
Nursery Attendant

The Revd Carl Voges

The Revd Paulette McHugh
Craig Davis
Barry Moore
Ralph Rocanella
Jennifer Howell
Martha Hill
Travis McLeod
Amber Scarborough
Allison Black

How to contact us
1130 St. Peters Road
Lexington SC 29072
Telephone ~ 803-359-2470
Fax ~ 803-957-3163
Email ~ office@stpeterslex.com
Web site ~ www.stpeterslex.com
Pastor Voges cell ~ 803-238-8051