St. Peter’s
CONNECTION VOL. 6, No. 20 May 20, 2016
Connecting the World with God’s Love
THIS ISSUE: Helping flood victims
Donate furniture and appliances to
Brookshire-area residents.
Children’s book drive We are collecting books for children at the Los Arcos Apartments. Bring your donations to the Children’s Ministries desk by May 29.
CWOW II
Serving our neighbors
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e had an outstanding celebration of mission with our Church Without Walls weekend May 14-15. Some folks got an early start on the work, as we had volunteers serving the weekend of May 7-8, too. On the 14th, we had people serving off-site working on the final Compassion Katy Habitat for Humanity house in the neighborhood we started work on in 2014. This project also included the dedication ceremony for two of the houses in this neighborhood. Everyone is encouraged to pray for the homeowners in this neighborhood, to which we are forever linked. On the weekend of the 14th and 15th, we did flood recovery work in the Bear Creek area and in Houston, our children made care packages for children in the hospital, we made plastic mats for homeless folks, we created blankets for the YMCA, we packed meals for children, and we continued on page 3
20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 (281) 492-8031 www.stpkaty.org
Can you help welcome our guests?
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re you passionate about hospitality, welcome, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ? St. Peter’s is looking for more folks for our welcome and evangelism team. This team will be asked to welcome guests, to staff our Information Desk on Sunday mornings, and many other exciting welcoming and evangelism tasks. For more information, contact Nathan at
[email protected].
Fifth Sunday Family Worship on May 29
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n Sunday, May 29, all of our worship services will be Family Worship Services, in which we encourage families to worship together. These services will engage children and spark conversations with parents. We ask everyone to be in worship to show support to these families, some of whom may be bringing their children to worship for the first time. We will not offer Sunday School, SPLASH, or SPLISH SPLASH for our children. Childcare will be provided for children 3 and younger. For information, contact Children’s Ministries at (281) 492-8031.
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The power of the Holy Spirit Dear Friends in Christ, Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday, a day to remember when the Holy Spirit filled the disciples and gave them the power to change the world. I found an article that provides a good image for the way in which the Holy Spirit works in our lives. I would like to share it with you and then make an observation. The story is about a sunken ship and it illustrates the quietness of the Holy Spirit, but at the same time the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Several years ago, engineers building a new bridge over the East River in New York discovered that the wrecked hull of a ship, sunk many years before, lay right where the center piers were to be built. Powerful machinery was Dr. Pat Sparks, Senior Pastor brought in to remove the ship, but it would not budge. Then one of the engineers had an unusual idea. Why not have the tide raise the ship? Some strong cables were attached to the hull when the tide was low. The other ends were fastened to the barge above. As the tide came in, the barge gradually lifted the sunken ship. It was then towed out into the ocean and sunk at a spot that would not cause future problems. God’s Holy Spirit is like the tide, which comes quietly, but with enough power so that we might do the job God has called and led each of us to do. I pray that we will open our lives to the power of the Holy Spirit to work in us and through us to “connect the world with God’s love.” Blessings,
Pat
CWOW continued from page 1 celebrated with communion and singing at the Brookwood Community in Brookshire. Next weekend, students will serve at the Katy Manor apartments and a group of St. Peter’s members will help senior adults with small home repairs. In our sanctuary worship services, we welcomed Rev. Gaston Warner, CEO of ZOE ministry. He preached and shared about the powerful work our church is supporting with our working group in Kenya, Precious, which is providing 105 orphans with a way out of poverty and instability. Our students worked in the Lobby, providing our congregation with more information about this life-giving ministry. Rev. Warner issued a call to people to visit our working group in Kenya. If you are interested in being part of a trip like this, please contact Nathan Bledsoe. These days have been a powerful witness to a church that truly believes in connecting the world with God’s love. Thanks be to God!
Church Council Meeting Tuesday, May 24 7 p.m., E106
Learn how to help young clergy
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uring Bishop Huie’s tenure, our conference has developed an incredible set of programs and ministries designed to recruit, equip, and support young clergy. These programs include deep theological education for high school students, internships in local churches for college students, financial assistance for young pastors with student loan debt from seminary, and leadership development and training for young pastors. We’re hosting a dinner Thursday, May 26, for anyone interested in learning more about how they can support these young clergy. Please register at stpkaty.org.
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CWOW II Country Church Tour. The KEYS will visit churches in the small communities of Wallis, East Bernard, Frelsburg, and Ellinger on June 13. These beautiful churches have heavenly frescoes, beautiful stenciling, and other painted embellishments. Cost is $8 plus lunch. Sign up at the bulletin board in the Lobby. For more information, contact Barbara Allen or Jack Cudd at (281) 578-7627. Brown Bag Bridge. Our winners this month were Jean Abbott, high, and Faye Touche, second high. Please join us for our next play date on June 9 at 10 a.m. in Asbury Hall. Better Bodies. Our fitness group for senior adults will be moving to Westland Baptist at 1407 West Grand Parkway in June and July. We will continue to meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.
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In Our Prayers
CWOW II
PRAYERS
Katy and Houston area flood recovery, Mike Barnes, Lynn Bortka, Dennis Bowling, Faunelle Deaton, John Duffield, Cyndy Flory, Doug Folts, Caleb Gore, Art Henderson, Mike Ibarguen, Brian Jones, Oscar Jones, Wanda Klaus, Rudy Koski, Ralph Lovell, Betty Marsh, Anne Scruggs, Cheryl Swift, Barbara Thoen, Annabelle Turner, and Sharon Washington. SYMPATHY To Carla Carrico and family on the death of her sister. To Julie Gentry and family on the death of her father. PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY Tim and Alison Batig, John Belsha, Will Brandt, John Buck, Jeffrey Cabana, Skyler
Welcome to Our New Member
Cook, Austin Foster, Westley
Sabrina Hubbard-Husk
J. Gorcie, Dylan Greismeyer,
Freeze, James Gilbert, Tyler Stephen Travis Harding, Adam Higdon, Matthew
ST. PETER’S ATTENDANCE May 8 Traditional Worship 8:30 208 9:45 309 11:00 453 The Element 9:45 52 11:00 91 SPLASH 70 Living Stones 198 Living Stones Students/Kids 124 TOTAL 1, 505
May 15 Traditional Worship 8:30 163 9:45 184 11:00 383 The Element 9:45 55 11:00 113 SPLASH 84 Living Stones 172 Living Stones Students/Kids 83 Brookwood Community 130 TOTAL 1,367
Ivester, Mike Linn, Ryan Lueders, Blake Nunes, Cameron Nunes, Ryan O’Quinn, Matthew Platz, Shawn Platz, Hamilton Rencurrel, Jack Ritchie, Don Rolleg, Ben Saunders, Jacob Shinkle, John Simmons, and Jasen Wilson.
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‘Fervent’ book study
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ll women are invited to join us for a study of the book “Fervent” by Priscilla Shirer. This study looks at how to use the power of prayer in all areas of your life: your identity, your family, your regrets, your pressures, your temptations, your fears, your attitudes, and more. We will meet June 21, July 5 and 19, and Aug. 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. You can register at stpkaty.org or at the Information Desk. For information, contact Anne O’Quinn at annieroonie@ sbcglobal.com.
Connecting the World With God’s Love Flood Recovery We continue to help those who have been affected by the recent flooding. Carol Greenslate from the Texas Annual Conference Committee on Relief will be giving a presentation on flood relief May 26 at 7 p.m. in Asbury Hall. She will be speaking on how we can help address the longterm needs of flood survivors in our area and how to assist them in utilizing the resources available to them. If you would like to help with home repairs, please sign up on the Missions page at stpkaty.org. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check out to St. Peter’s and put Houston Spring Storms in the “for” line.
Furniture and Appliance Donations Many Brookshire flood victims are still in need of help, especially as they try to replace furniture and appliances. Royal High School in Brookshire is hosting a furniture swap for flood victims on Saturday, May 21. You
ECDC teachers needed
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he Early Childhood Development Center has several openings for the 2016-2017 school year for lead and assistant teachers in all age levels, motor skills, and an administrative office assistant. Previous early childhood experience and a CDA or education background is preferred. Please contact Bobbi McKinley at
[email protected] for more information.
can donate furniture and appliances (no clothing or used mattresses) on Friday, May 20, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 7-9 a.m. Those affected by flooding can select furniture from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The address is 2550 Durkin Road, Brookshire, at the Royal Ag Pavilion. Flood victims from outside the Brookshire area are welcome, but they will need a FEMA registration number and a letter from a church confirming that they are a flood victim. If you have something you’d like to donate but can’t get it to Brookshire this weekend, please visit this link and complete the form: http://goo.gl/forms/igXOiWgocn. You will be contacted as soon as a recipient is found for these items.
End of School Book Drive Children and adults are encouraged to bring new and/or slightly used books for children ages 3-14 as a gift to the children of Los Arcos Apartment complex, which we partner with through Fondren Apartment Ministries. These books will fill new bookcases donated by Westbury United Methodist Church. Please bring your books to the Children’s Information Desk by May 29. Children attending the fifth Sunday Family Worship may bring them to church for a special blessing. We will be hosting literacy nights at Los Arcos in July. Watch for more details on how you can participate.
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Families needed to host camp counselors
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e our partnering with T Bar M Discover 252 Adventure Camp this summer to provide a week-long camp for children on the St. Peter’s campus. A team of college-age counselors will be a part of this camp, and we need two more host families who can give them a place to stay from July 16 to July 23. A minimum of three college students of the same gender will stay at each home; you are welcome to host more if you like. The host families will provide a basic continental-style breakfast each day and dinner most nights. We need to know if you can help as soon as possible so we can plan. To serve as a host family, contact Shelley Keating at
[email protected] or Elizabeth Bucher at
[email protected].
Family Fellowship Fun Nights
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amily Fellowship Fun Nights, from 6-8 p.m. on the first Sunday night of each month this summer, will replace Family Vacation Bible School. Each night will have a theme and will include a craft, game, dinner, and movie and popcorn. The fee per family for June and August is $20 each night. Financial assistance is available if needed by calling Elizabeth Bucher at (281) 492-8031. In July we will have food trucks, so everyone will pay for their own food. Sign up for Family Fellowship Fun Nights at stpkaty.org.
Can you help with Vacation Bible School?
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acation Bible School is June 13-17. We are anticipating 475 children from age 3 to fifth grade. We have a few more volunteer spots to fill. If you have a child in the VBS age range, they can attend for free. We need help with the following: fourth grade adult co-lead, elementary music lead (must be over 18), youth guides in fourth and fifth grades, youth guide in science and game rotations, and dance leader on stage for morning praise (can be an adult or youth). Please contact Whitney Peper at
[email protected].
Daily Bible Reading May 23 – 29 MONDAY Psalm 68:1-10 TUESDAY Acts 2:43-47 WEDNESDAY Acts 3:1-10 THURSDAY Acts 4:32-37 FRIDAY Zechariah 4:1-10 SATURDAY Ephesians 4:17-5:2 SUNDAY Romans 8:1-17 May 30 – June 5 MONDAY Psalm 104:24-34 TUESDAY Deuteronomy 6:4-2 WEDNESDAY John 5:19-47 THURSDAY 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 FRIDAY Ephesians 1:3-14 SATURDAY Ephesians 3:14-20 SUNDAY Colossians 2:1-15
VBS collecting beach items
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ur VBS theme is Surf Shack, so we are planning to transform our campus into various beach scenes during the week. We would like to borrow the following items: surfboards, beach umbrellas, skis, life jackets, beach chairs, Adirondack chairs, boogie boards, and beach towels. Items can be dropped off at the Children’s Ministries office the week of June 6-10. Make sure items are clearly labeled with your name, e-mail, and phone number, as this will help us get the items back to you after VBS is over. For information, please contact Whitney Peper at
[email protected].
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S u nday Worship 8:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship The Element Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages
10:30 a.m.
Living Stones St. Peter’s West Campus at Cinco Ranch High School
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship The Element Contemporary Worship SPLASH Children’s Worship Sunday School for Adults
St. Peter’s Events Calendar Tuesday, May 24 Runoff Election 7:00 p.m.
Women of Joy
S203
Church Council
E106
The Gathering
Asbury Hall
7:00 p.m.
Emerging Leaders Dinner
Lott Hall
Flood Relief Meeting
Asbury Hall
Friday Night Friends
E221
Wednesday, May 25 10:00 a.m. Thursday May 26
Friday, May 27 6:00 p.m.
Men’s Breakfast Group Meeting at Whataburger 23540 Westheimer Pkwy. Thursdays at 8 a.m. All men are invited to come for breakfast and
Sunday, May 29
fellowship. This is a great
Fifth Sunday Family Worship in all services
way to get to know other
Annual Conference begins Monday, May 30 Church Office closed Detailed weekly calendars of St. Peter’s events are available on our website.
men at St. Peter’s. No reservations needed.
