The Newsletter of
St. Peter Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Contemporary Worship
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
7834 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
Sunday Worship
10:00 a.m.
410-288-0537
410-284-0336 (fax)
Sunday School
8:45 a.m.
spelc@verizon.net
www.stpeterlutheraneastpoint.org
Vol. 85
Rev. Vicki L. Hamel, Pastor
Valerie Adelung, Minister of Music
APRIL,
2013
No. 04
Our next Men’s Bible Study will be May 6th at 7:30 p.m. We have
begun a New Testament study of the Acts of the Apostles. All men are
invited to join us.
Tom Flink
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The families of Jesse C. Flohr, III wish to thank all the congregation of St.
Peter for their wonderful cards, flowers and prayers at the time of the death of
Jesse (Butch) Flohr. Your kindness will never be forgotten…. Beverly Flohr,
Denise Flohr, Mary Flohr & Linda Myers
UPCOMING BUS TRIP SPONSORED BY ST. LUKE'S
BROADWAY: Now and Forever
All the hits of your favorite shows!
We'll also visit Kitchen Kettle Village for 2 hours of shopping and then on to
GOOD & PLENTY RESTAURANT.
May 23rd – Price $78
Leave St. Luke’s, 1803 Dundalk Ave. – 8:00 a,m, - Return 7:00 p.m.
($10.00 will hold your seat with balance due April 20.)
For reservations or more info call: 410-284-0783
THE BOOK and MOVIE GROUP will view the movie “Slumdog Millionaire”
on Thursday, April 25th at 6:30 p.m.. A brief synopsis: A Mumbai teen who
grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on the Indian version of “Who
Wants to Be a Millionaire?” He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and
while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain
why he knows the answers. We have now established a regular day for our
meetings – the last Thursday of every month at 6:30p.m.
NEW COMMUNION PROCEDURE
Many of our members are having increasing difficulty using the steps going up to
the chancel to take communion at the rail, and then going down more steps to
return to their seats. Out of consideration for these sisters and brothers who still
want to take communion with the rest of the congregation rather than receive it
individually in their seats, the worship and music committee has recommended
implementing continuous communion. HOWEVER, WE WILL CONTINUE
TO CELEBRATE COMMUNION AT THE RAIL THE LAST SUNDAY OF
EVERY MONTH.
To work out some glitches we have experienced previously with continuous
communion, the committee came up with a system that should make this process
flow smoothly. There will be a table in the middle of the center aisle with trays of
empty cups for wine and prefilled cups with grape juice. When directed by the
ushers, communicants will walk from their seats to the center aisle, forming two
lines. People in each line will move forward and take a cup before proceeding to
the pastor and an assistant who will each distribute bread to people in one of the
lines. Those in the line on the left will turn to another assistant on the left who will
pour wine into their cup. Likewise, people in the line on the right will turn right
and receive their wine from an assistant at that station. After communing, each
member will walk toward the side aisle where they will place their empty cup in a
basket or tray there before proceeding down the side aisle to their seat.
Wow, it’s hard to believe spring is here. Before we
know it school will be coming to an end and all Moms
will be looking for activities to keep their kiddos busy.
There will be a Christian Education Meeting on Thursday, April 11th @ 7pm
in the Sunday School room. We would love to see many new faces there to
assist us with upcoming events; Confirmation breakfast, annual picnic,
summer Sunday school and VBS! We look forward to seeing all of you at
the meeting!
We have four students who will be Confirmed on May 19th Adrianna
Kinsella, Gavin Mooney, Courtney Russell and Gabby Weiser. These
students have worked very hard the past two years; let’s show our support
by having a full house on May 19, 2013!!!!
Yours in Christ,
Phyllis Schmitt & Nancy Hammond
Christian Education Directors
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
04-01
04-01
04-03
04-07
04-09
04-09
04-10
04-13
04-14
04-18
04-18
04-19
04-20
04-26
Bette Albert
John Lynch
Edith Schott
Cynthia Weiser
Hunter Jones
Tracy Jean Michaud
Kathy Woodell
Paul E. Myers
Colleen Carpenter
Richard C. Ard
Terri S. Phillips
John Harris
Jean Nedzel
Joline Reinhart
If someone’s name is
missing, adult or Sunday
School child, please call
the Church Office at 410288-0537 or e-mail
bkspelc@verizon.net so we
can update our records.
Bulletin and Flower Memorials
Congregation members continue to sponsor bulletin and flower
memorials in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special person.
Weekly Flowers (either 2 altar vases or 1 large arrangement) - $25.
Weekly Bulletins - $15 – PLEASE CHECK THE SIGN-UP CHARTS ON AN
EASEL AT THE REAR OF THE SANCTUARY FOR OPEN DATES.
WE’RE PRAYING FOR YOU
If you have anyone you would like to add to the Prayer List, please fill out a
“Remember in Prayer” slip in the pew rack, or call the church office, 410288-0537. Please sign your name as the person requesting prayers in case
there is a follow-up.
April 2013
Marge Ard
Richard Ard
Mike Barnes
Davis Barkley
Anna Bowler
Margaux Chrystal
Bill Clark
Lynn Clark
Chris Copeland
Joe Cummings
Jan Albert-Elliott
Keith Fewster
Jaykobb Hill
Craig Jones
Peter Kantorsky
Mandy Kent
Beatrice Keiser
John King
Betty Knight
Dawn Kulczycki
Dolores Lynch
Ed Lynch
Marilyn Lynch
Eadie Mehring
Laura Pharr
Bobby Prudhoe
Michael Redman
Betty Riden
Wayne Sautter
Marie Schehlein
Garnet Stevens
Robert Tankersley
William Tankersley
Shonda Waybright
Denise Heath-Winter
Jaxon Yeagy
Also pray for those listed below who are in assisted living or nursing facilities and
are no longer able to come and worship with us. They enjoy hearing from members
of the congregation, so your phone calls and cards are truly appreciated.
Hedi Devine
Augsburg Lutheran Village
6825 Campfield Rd, Apt 10-G
Baltimore, MD 21207-4634
Rosalie Molz
Riverview Care Center, Rm 610
1 Eastern Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21221
Lois Cole
Riverview Care Center, Rm 613
1 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21221
May Issue
April 12, 2013
APRIL
2013
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS & CANTORS:
Mary Campbell 617-529-4149
7 -- (WA) Angela Carpenter
(C)
Susan Neumeister
14 -- (WA) Lillian Tomecek
(C)
Patricia Hipchen
21 -- (WA) Brian Bichell
(C)
Valerie Adelung
28 -- (WA) Mary Flohr
(C)
Susan Neumeister
GREETERS:
Lorraine Ward 410-288-1013
7 -- Mary Catanzariti
14 -- Kay Stone
21 -- Elaine Funk
28 -- Kay Stone
ACOLYTES
Mary Campbell 617-529-4149
7 -- (A) Adrianna Kinsella
(C) Courtney Russell
14 -- (A) Gavin Mooney
(C) Rob Weber
21 -- (A) Lindsey Rivera
(C) Tracy Michaud
28 -- (A) Sabrina Michaud
(C) Hunter Jones
LECTORS:
Mary Campbell 617-529-4149
7 -- Cindy Titus
14 -- Gabrielle Weiser
21 -- Bunny Robl
28 -- Thomas Flink
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS:
Mary Campbell 617-529-4149
7 -- Marie Gellert
14 -- Joseph Myers
21 -- Jean Jansen
28 -- Sherri Hart
If you would like to serve your Lord
through any of these ministries, please call
the person listed next to the ministry title.
NURSERY ASSISTANTS:
Mary Campbell 617-529-4149
7 -- Tracy Russell
14 -- Phyllis Schmitt
21 -- Donna Barnhart
28 -- Tracy Michaud
ALTAR GUILD:
Marie Gellert 410-288-4278
7 -- Bunny Robl
14 -- Bea Thomas, Robin Goodwin
21 -- Mildred Albanese, Margaret Krug
28 -- Marie Gellert
HOST/HOSTESS:
Linda Heath 410-282-1731
7 -- Kathy Woodell, Peggy Hull
14 -- Bevely Flohr, Mary Flohr
21 -- No Fellowship – Music Festival
28 -- Joan Sarzynski, Shirley Hisker
Note: Anyone interested in becoming a Host
or Hostess, we need you! See Linda Heath