On the Inside...

The Newsletter of the Episcopal Church

of St. Peter & St. Paul ~ August 2019

Breaking Bread

…. 2 Saturday Night Live

…. 2 There’s Hope for the Hungry

…. 2 Healing Service

…. 3 Welcome Back to Sunday School

…. 3 Women’s Bible Study

…. 4 Food Truck & Movie Night

…. 5 Leadership Development Workshop

…. 5 Kid’s Consignment Sale

….6 Fall Discipleship Groups

….7 Foyer Groups

.…8, 9 Youth News

.…10, 11 Adult Christian Education

…. 12 2019 Middle School Beach Trip

Saturday, August 24, we will have a morning workshop for anyone interested to come and learn more about leader-ship development in the church. We will discuss patterns in congregational development, dynamics of groups, group size, and interpersonal relationships, organizing and lead-ing for ministry, the life cycles of ministries and parishes, service on the vestry and in leading ministries. Anyone who is interested, please contact the church office to sign up. We hope that ministry leaders and anyone interested in ministry leadership, including vestry, will join us for this opportunity to be better equipped for leadership in this place. The better equipped, the more faithful we will be to God in our mission.

Yours in Christ,

Dear Friends in Christ, Each year I serve in ordained ministry, I become increasingly convinced of the importance of leadership in the church. Part of this is because we are a volunteer organization, so the motivations are different from the business world, and the training and experience levels are different. Part of this also is because the Christian Faith is not a commodity to be sold, but a set of relationships to be experienced. Our task is not simply good production on Sunday morning, our mission is about a deeper relationship with God in Christ, and deeper relationships with each other in Christ. Growth in those relationships requires time and personal connection. Effectively inviting people into these relationships requires commitment and initiative. All of this is the basic stuff of leadership in the church. Without good and godly leadership in the church, we drift, and our vitality fades, and we fail at our mission. With a large portion of the parish involved in leadership behaviors—worship, prayer, relationships, service—we will discover God’s presence and more more and more, and the disciples we grow will grow more disciples. Our mission thrives with good and godly leadership.

Our Mission is Growing Disciples of Jesus Christ

The Rev. Tom Pumphrey

Leadership in the Church

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This is a mobile food pantry program that we will host on the first Tuesday of each month for those in need of food and spiritual nourishment. The only cost of this ministry is your time - 4 hours a month from 9:30 am to 1:30. Volunteers are needed to: ¨ Welcome each family that comes to receive food ¨ Register those in need into the program ¨ Meet with the families to share the love of Christ through listening and prayer ¨ Distribute the 22 lb boxes from the truck ¨ Provide a light lunch for the volunteers

Opportunities to serve are not limited to Tuesdays - we will also need help each month for a few hours to promote the ministry (put up signs/ hand out fliers etc) to help grow the ministry. This is an opportunity for each of us to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. You may contact any of the following for more information:

Next Hope for the Hungry is August 6, 2019 — 10:00am to 1:00pm

Martha Davis (Volunteers) email: mghdavis@gmail.com cell #: 678-699-4867 Merrilee Allen (Volunteers) email: meallen2000@yahoo.com cell #: 256-656 1323

Stephanie Runge (Marketing): email: scrungeb4@aol.com cell #: 678-467-2722 Rachel Buhler (Service Forum liaison) email: rachelhbuhler@gmail.com cell #: 770-298-7818

Saturday Night Live at Holy Comforter on August 3 We share fellowship, help prepare a meal and engage in conversation, and we hope you will join us! Meet in SPSP parking lot at 4:30 Saturday afternoon, leave at 4:45 and back by 8:00pm. We also plan to worship with the Holy Comforter congregation at 10:30am on Sunday, September 15, followed by lunch. For additional information, please contact. Rudy Lind at rudylind123@gmail.com.

Healing Service

A Healing Service with Holy Eucharist is held on the 1st Wednesday (August 7) of the month at 11:30 a.m.

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Welcome Back! Sunday School for the 2019-2020 year starts Sunday

August 11th. Fill out your family’s registration form online, on our

homepage www.peterandpaul.org If you have any questions, contact Camie Schade at

cschade@peterandpaul.org We can’t wait to see you!

Women’s Bible Study Sunday School starts August 11 in Room 7.

We kick off our class on 8/11 with a welcome brunch. We will begin our study on “Proverbs: Learning to Live Wisely” on 8/18. Proverbs

is the Bible’s own “how-to” manual. We all need guidance and wisdom in dealing with work, relationships, and our relationship

with God. Please join us as we discover God’s wisdom for our lives by studying Proverbs in this 10-week study. Any questions, please

email JoAnn (tjgotschall@comcast.net) or Eileen(egmittle@att.net).

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Leadership Development Workshop: Saturday morning, August 24, 8AM - Noon Mark your calendars for this event: come learn more about how churches develop, grow and thrive, and how leaders in ministry and on the vestry help us to be effective and faithful to God in our mission. Led by The Rev. Tom Pumphrey and members of the vestry.

SPSP Kids' Consignment Sale September 6 & 7, 2019

This sale benefits hundreds of local families, provides re-sources to Family Promise families and has donated thou-

sands of items to families in need. Volunteers and con-signors needed! If you would like to help families through

this ministry, please contact E.V. Bennett or Merielle Struchen for more info.

Registration is open at spspkids.com or e-mail E.V. Bennett at eloisevwall@gmail.com.

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Caregiver's Support Group

Meets on the Second Thursday of each month from

12:00 - 1:00pm downstairs in Room 1.

Fall Discipleship Groups Are Forming!!! Fall Discipleship groups will be forming soon! Don't miss

the opportunity to join others in a small group of bible study, fellowship and prayers. Different days and times will be

available. Stay tuned for more information coming soon! For questions in the meantime, contact JoAnn

Gotschall at tjgotschall@comcast.net or jbbareham54@gmail.com.

FOYER GROUPS

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Foyer Groups It is time again to begin Foyer Groups (also known as small group dinners) for the next season – August through December. If you are not familiar with Foyer Groups – it is regular gathering of fellow parishioners to share in a meal, conversation and build relationships. Foyer Groups have been part of our Episcopal tradition since WWII in the 1940’s when Churches in England were demolished and believers wanted to gather and maintain their collective Christian spirit, friendships, and relationships. The link provides Foyer Group background, its purpose, how Foyer Groups align with SPSP Vision and Mission and some of the specifics of he forming the groups and how they operate. Below are some comments from the past Foyer Group participants.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time in our Foyer Group. It was wonderful to grow our community in the church and make new friendships along the way. We loved that our group was diverse in age, backgrounds and time at the church. The blend of new and experienced members, young and old made this a truly unique experience. As new members of the church this was an

invaluable experience in growing our fellowship. I love that we walk into church and have a group of friends, it makes it feel even more like home! It was great to commune in each other’s homes. With both of us working full time combined with lengthy commutes, we loved that this was a doable commitment. I would encourage any members new or old to participate in this experience.”

“I never thought that our Foyer Group would have created an opportunity to grow as Christians and as friends, like the way that our Foyer Group has grown. Every month, we ate together, played games, brought our children together and laughed together. The five other couples that we connected with have given us so much this past year: Friendship, Laughter, Grace and an opportunity to talk about God. I honestly can say that these couples are more than friends; they are family now, and we are beyond thankful that God brought us together. With His help, we have created a circle of love, trust and ongoing support for one another. For us, 2018 was an amazing year because of our Foyers Group and all that it brought our family.”

“I would like to say again that I thoroughly enjoyed our times together, and it's truly lovely to have begun to form relationships with a small group. I'd like to add again that I personally would love to stay with the same group for an entire year. I would love the opportunity to get to know everyone in the group better and have more time to share with them. Thank you for your work in getting all of this arranged!”

“We had a wonderful variety of age groups including a newly married young couple, a family, a couple with two young children, a single person, empty nesters, and the two of us older ones. Lively conversation ranged from church music, the whys of incense, Sunday school, travel, to work and hobby experiences, all shared with lots of laughter. Sharing food led to lively talk about recipes, cooking, and places to eat in our area. We all had so much fun that we discussed getting together again......and we will. Opening your home for Foyers opens your heart to others. Foyers is a great way to build Church community.”

If you are interested in participating in this next Foyer Group season from August through December, please contact Tom Martin, ttmartinhome@gmail.com, or 678-427-0416. We would like your indications of interest or questions by 8/15/19.

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YOUTH MINISTRY | Grades 6th – 12th

How We Are Growing Disciples of Jesus Christ

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” -Jesus The Gospel of John 10:10

We’re not sure which is harder, being a teenager or being the parent of a teenager. Our youth ministry is here to help you not just survive but thrive during these precious years. Our philosophy is simple; life is better when we are more closely connected with God and each other. Jesus Christ makes that life possible, and our youth ministry is designed to help youth and families like you dive deeper in your relationships with God and each other. Here is a little overview and some simple steps to help you discover the ways we are growing disciples among our youth and families. 1. WORSHIP God as a Family | Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am & 10:30 We have three weekly worship services which are the backbone of our expression of faith and doing life together as Christians. We invite you and your family to worship with us throughout the church year as we worship God, respond to Scripture, pray, and celebrate communion to-gether. We also have youth involved in worship as acolytes, readers, youth choir, and ushers. 2. CONNECT with God & Each Other| Sun. 9am – 10:15am CONNECT is our primary small group program for youth in grades 6th through 12th which meets on Sunday mornings during the school year from 9:00am to 10:15am. A CONNECT Group is a weekly gathering of 3-5 youth and an adult leader for the purpose of developing authentic faith in Jesus Christ and deepening their relationships with God and each other. Although they are small, our CONNECT Groups have a big impact in young people’s lives. CONNECT will help students connect with God and each other through fun games, Bible dis-cussion, and prayer. Our curriculum introduces students to discussions on the Sunday lection-ary reading, the Catechism, life topics, and classic Christian books like C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. CONNECT is the foundation for our Confirmation program as well.

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3. GO on a Youth Trip or Retreat Youth Trips and Retreats are an important part of how we grow disciples of Jesus Christ among our youth. One hour a week on Sundays is not a sufficient amount of time to develop lasting relationships and dive deep in your faith. That’s why our missions and trips are uniquely designed to help youth connect with God and each other in life-changing ways. Students who attend our trips are more connected to the youth communi-ty and more likely to get involved in our regular youth programming throughout the year. These trips are so important we include them as an integral part of our Confirmation preparation experience.

2020 Youth Trips Winter Retreat 1.17-20

H.S. Mission Trip 6.20-26 M.S. Beach Trip SSI 7.5-9

These dates may be subject to change since we are still in the planning phase. 4. LEAD as a Student Leader Student leaders can have a significant impact on their family, friends, school, and community. LEAD is our Sunday evening core group to invest in and develop our student leaders who are motivated to love and lead like Jesus and have an impact on this world. LEAD students will get special opportunities for fun and fellowship as well as learning to lead games, announcements, and more for CONNECT. We are always looking for passionate students who want to grow in their relationship with God and have an impact on those around them. Students must apply and be accepted to participate. Ask our Youth Minister how you can become a LEAD student. Middle School meets 5-6:30 and High School meets from 6-7:30pm. Parents help provide dinner from 6-6:30pm. Want to Learn More? If you are interested in learning more, then we invite you to connect with our Youth Minis-ter, Matt Martin, over email, phone, or a cup of coffee. We also invite you to be our guest on Sunday morning where you can meet our youth minister and key leaders as you check out our CONNECT program for middle and high school students.

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Adult Christian Formation Offerings at St. Peter & St. Paul – FALL 2019

Our mission is Growing Disciples of Jesus Christ. One of the ways we accomplish this is through adult Christian formation, the lifelong process of growing in our relationship with God, self, others, and all creation. We grow in prayer, scripture, service, and Christian fellowship, integrating our relationship with God into our daily lives. For more information, please feel free to ask the people listed as contacts below.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS - 9:15 to 10:15am (Begin on August 11th)

The Rector’s Class Led by: The Rev. Tom Pumphrey and the Rev. Elisa Harres Location: Parish Hall Sabbaticals and Sabbath Keeping: Come discuss the practice of Sabbaticals and our experience of Elisa’s sabbatical this sum-mer. The class starts on August 11th with discussions about the practice of Sabbatical, and then Elisa will share her sabbatical experiences on August 25th and lead classes on the Christian practice of Sabbath Keeping on September 1, 8 and 15. Women’s Sunday School Class Facilitators: Kristi Story, JoAnne Gotschall, Cathy Shuman, Eileen Mittleider Location: Room 7 We kick off our class on August 11th with a welcome brunch. We will begin our study on “Proverbs: Learning to Live Wisely” on August 18th. Proverbs is the Bible’s own “how-to” manual. We all need guidance and wisdom in dealing with work, relation-ships, and our relationship with God. Please join us as we discover God’s wisdom for our lives by studying Proverbs in this 10-week study. Any questions, please email JoAnn (tjgotschall@comcast.net) or Eileen(egmittle@att.net). Heroes of the Bible Facilitators: Jim Woodruff, John Patton and Tom Mimms Location: Room 8 Each week a different hero from the bible will be presented by the facilitator with some background material and bible verses for discussion. It is always amazing to see how God takes ordinary people and helps them accomplish “extraordinary feats.” Come join us and see the “Heroes of the Bible.” Growing Christian Families Sunday School Class (for parents of newborns – 5th graders) Facilitators: John & Sara Clark Location: Room 6 Raising young kids can be a daunting task, but we needn't do it alone. Come join us as we share our experiences and try to learn how God's wisdom can help us raise compassionate, respectful children while also taking care of ourselves. We know it is often difficult to make it to church with little ones, but we promise never to hand out tardy slips! Our first book study will be on Wendy Mogel's "The Blessing of a Skinned Knee." Thrive (for parents of 6th – 12th graders) – Helping parents of teens not just survive but THRIVE on God’s grace and encourage-ment from others Facilitators: Mike & Kim Nancarrow Location: Room 5 We will be studying the book Growing With by Kara Powell & Steven Argue (“Every Parent’s Guide To Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive In Their Faith, Family, and Future”). Together, we will explore how to help our kids keep their roots, even as they spread their wings.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP DURING THE WEEK Monday Morning Prayer Facilitators: Larry Kelly, Tom Martin, Chuck Matheson and John Patton Time: Mondays 6:30am Location: Sanctuary - Side Altar (meets year-round) Join us for Morning Prayer every Monday morning at the side altar. Stay afterwards for a bible study on the passage of the day.

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Tuesday Evening Adult Bible Study Facilitator: Amy Stillwell (amystillwell55@gmail.com or 770-364-3829) Time: Tuesdays 7pm – 8pm Location: Room 7 (off in the summer) Come exchange ideas with fellow disciples of Jesus Christ as we study the foundational text of the Torah and explore the books of Genesis and Exodus in a relaxed informal discussion. Perfect for working folks or couples looking to escape the kids for an hour. All adults are welcome! Golden Girls’ Bible Study Facilitators: Connie Kerdasha and Caroline Woodruff Time: Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:30am Location: Garden Room Please join us and bring your Bible for a study session with participation from the group. ‘Wild Women of Wednesday’ Bible Study Facilitators: Amy Stillwell (amystillwell55@gmail.com or 770-364-3829) Time: Wednesdays 10am – 11:15am Location: Garden Room (meets year-round – separate summer study) Come exchange ideas with fellow disciples of Jesus Christ as we explore the Acts of the Apostles in a relaxed informal discus-sion. Perfect for women who wish to deepen their spiritual journey and understanding of God’s Word. All women are wel-come! Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study Facilitators: Victor Meijers, John Patton, John Bareham Time: Thursdays 7am – 8am Location: Room 1 (meets year-round) We are currently studying Ecclesiastes using the companion book The Message of Ecclesiastes by Derek Kidner. We will be studying the Gospel of John next. Education for Ministry (EfM) EFM Mentor: Bernadette Watts (404.983.3272) Time: Thursdays 7pm – 10pm Location: Room 1 - Involves significant reading and class preparation EfM is a program of study developed by the School of Theology of the University of the South that involves study, theological reflection and worship. The course of study lasts 4 years, covering four subjects, respectively: Old Testament, New Testament, church history and modern theologians. While it is a four-year program, individuals commit for only one year at a time. Con-tact Bernadette Watts for information. Enrollment forms are available at http://efm.sewanee.edu/forms/efm-forms. Friday Men’s Breakfast Bible/Book Study (BBC: Books for Biblical Christians) Facilitators: Tom Mimms and Justin Streeter Time: Fridays 7am – 8am (meets year-round) Location: Egg’s Up Grill (at the intersection of Johnson Ferry and Shal-lowford Road in the Shallowford Corners Publix Shopping Center, near Keegan’s) Join us for breakfast, prayer and discussion. We are studying the Letters of John in the New Testament using N.T. Wright’s The Letters of John: 9 Studies for Individuals and Groups. Contact Tom Mimms: legal@mimms.org or Justin Streeter: Jus-tin.Streeter@ampf.com for further information.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Current directors: Chuck Matheson, John Patton, Justin Streeter, Jim Woodruff, and Larry Kelly Time: Every Other Saturday 7am – 8:30am Location: Garden Room (meets year-round) All men are invited to meet with us every other Saturday for breakfast, fellowship and Bible study of the Sunday Gospel read-ing. Daughters of the King Current directors: Amy Stillwell, Marci Thomas Time: 11 am- 1 pm Saturdays (monthly) Location: Garden Room (meets year-round) The Daughters of the King is a spiritual order for Christian women both lay and ordained. The Daughters meet once a month (generally the third Saturday of the month) all year round to pray together and study.

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1795 Johnson Ferry Road

Marietta, GA 30062

Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday ~ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday ~ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Phone: (770) 977-7473

Fax: (770) 565-4028

Visit us on the web at

www.peterandpaul.org

After Hours Pastoral Concerns:

770.977.7473 x8

Rector

The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey

Associate Rector

The Rev. Elisa P. Harres

Parish Administrator

Suzy Bristow

Administrative Assistant

Kayla White

Director of Music

George Chesnut

Youth Ministry

Matt Martin

Director of Children’s Ministry

Camie Schade

Facilities Manager

Bob Marks

Newcomers Coordinator

Larry Kelley

The Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul

Vestry

Senior Warden Roger Sherrard

Junior Warden Chuck Matheson

Clerk Rachel Buhler

Treasurer Justin Streeter

Recorder Leigh Mickalonis

Merrilee Allen

Rob Fleshman

Larry Kelley

Cathy Shuman

Marci Thomas

Rich Walker

Youth Member Allan Hegedus

The Vestry

Financial Administrator Bill Ramsey

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