Future events and announcements
Events
September 11, Bishop Stanton lecture, St. Peter's, McKinney
September 12, Sunday school begins
September 12, ECW meeting at Karen Pynes' home
September 14, Bible studies begin
September 19, Bow-Wow, Pow-Wow at Hawaiian Falls
Setember 30, Pet blessing committee, 7 p.m. at church office
October 3, Dedication Sunday followed by catered lunch
November 13, Bishop N.T. Wright lecture, St. Matthew's Cathedral
Bringing our teens together
This fall St. Peter’s is launching a youth group for our growing teenage population (grades 6 – 12) so that the youth can meet new friends, learn about the Christian faith and reach out to the community through service projects. Beginning August 22, they will meet weekly for Bible study, games, discussion, and snacks. Throughout the year, the youth will have a chance to participate in various service projects in The Colony and its surrounding areas, a lock-in, and youth retreats. Christiane Gilbert, mother of Addison who will be entering the youth group this fall, said, “I’m so glad that the youth are going to have a voice and a place in the church.”Melissa Mayer, who is leading the group, along with others, commented, “Youth group was extremely formative in my own life as a teenager and is an excellent way for young people to ask questions, grow in their faith, and make life long friendships.” Please contact Melissa Mayer (melissamary@gmail.com).
Back to the Sources: The Roots of our Spiritual Tradition
Bishop Stanton will be speaking on the Gospel of Matthew, The Rule of St. Benedict, Martin Luther and Thomas Cranmer at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, McKinney, on Saturday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Map/directions.
School Supplies Drive
If you haven't yet contributed your school supplies, contact Karen Pynes at kpynes@swbell.net. She will be happy to receive your contribution at any time.Greatest Needs:
- Elmers Glue Sticks (2 for $0.25 Walmart)
- Scissors ($0.75 Walmart)
- Construction Paper
- Folders with brads and pockets
- Crayola Crayons and Markers
We do need other supplies as well, so for a complete supplies list, see Walmart school supplies section.
Elementary school partnership update
Are you interested in volunteering at Stewart's Creek Elementary? There are many roles to fill, both working with students and behind the scenes. Having posibive adult role models is very important in the success of children, and your willingness to be a part of the kids' lives at Stewart'js Creek will have a huge impact on them! Please contact Melissa Mayer with any questions (407-738-9057 or mayermm@lisd.net).To check up on your volunteer application status, please contact Karen Pynes at kpynes@swbell.net.
To see photos of our Stewart's Creek book fair team, CLICK HERE.
N.T. Wright coming to Dallas
One of the best New Testament scholars alive will speak at St. Matthew's Cathedral on the morning of November 13. Tickets will be $50 and seats are going fast. Contact Fr. Philip for registration info (FatherPhilip@SaintPeter.com) or CLICK HERE.
Help Local Fire Victims
The Colony cief of police has asked us to help with local families whose houses have bured down. If you would like to assist a local family, please send your check to St. Peter's at 5200 Paige Road, Suite106, The Colony, TX 75056, and put "for fire victims" in the memo line.
Women's fellowship meeting
Our next ECW meeting will be September 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Karen Pynes' home. The theme will be "Back to School." We are still collecting for the Denton county women's shelter.They are in critical need of twin bed sheets, pillows, and towels (new or clean used items). We have been collecting paper goods for them every month and Karren Shilson has been delivering the items to the shelter. This is a very worthy cause and it is an honor for ECW to be able to help other women who are in great need.Kathy Wismer will put out the basket for the shelter at the church before the meeting. Click here for a list of other items needed by the shelter.
School of Spirituality
on the 2nd Saturday of the month, St. Francis in Dallas offers training in holiness as revealed in Holy Scripture and developed through the ages by saints of the church. Contact Fr. Philip for more information (FatherPhilip@SaintPeter.com).
Nursery News
Our new sitter has started at St. Peter's. Her name is Lonnie Olinsky, and she and her children have attended church several times. She is equally great with kids and their parents. We are starting our Preschool Children's Church class. Phyllis McCormick and Karen Pynes will be rotating teaching our three- and four-year-olds each Sunday; so, be sure to send them along with the older kids during "Jesus loves the little children: if they aren't already in the nursery. Last, we are looking for a few toys to get us started. If you have any baby/toddler toys that you no longer need, please contact Karen Pynes (214-287-8484 or kpynes@swbell.net), or just bring them to church with you. We appreciate your help in this way.
CCA food collection
If you would like to donate food to Christian Community action, please place your food items in the basket beside the information table. If you have any questions or would like more information about this ministry, please contact Kathy Wismer (469-362-1047).
Community grief group has started
St. Peter's has launched a new community grief group. It is for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. If that describes you, please join us. If you know someone who could benefit from the group, please invite him or her to our meetings. Participants sign a covenant to keep confidential anything that is shared in the group, and you may join at any time. For more information, contact Karren Shilson at shilson@att.net.
Need prayer?
We are expanding the prayer email list so that any member or attendee of St. Peter's is welcome to join the list,of prayers that are sent out. If you would like to add your email to the list, simply email st-peters-prayer-team+subscribe@googlegroups.com. After you have become a member of the list, you can send your prayer requests to st-peters-prayer-team@googlegroups.com. All messages sent to the prayer team automatically go out to all members of the list. If you would like to submit an anonymous request, please send it to FatherPhilip@SaintPeter.com and he will place it on the list as an anonymous request or contact Denise Burel (denise.burel@gmail.com), our prayer team leader.
Announcement policy
Announcements must be completely written out and emailed to FatherPhilip@SaintPeter.com by Thursday at 12 p.m. for approval. Oral announcements given during the service are reserved for non-repeating events pertaining to the entire church. All other announcements will be printed in the bulletin or sent in the weekly email update.Contact information updates
If you have a new email address, phone number, or address change, please email your updates to Dorothy Ham at dothamtx@gmail.com so that we can keep you in the loop.
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