St. Peter’s Episcopal Church101 East Fourth Avenue

Rome, GA. 30165

706.291.9111https://stpetersrome.org/

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Rector: The Reverend John F. Herring • Associate Rector: The Reverend Janice Bracken Wright • The Reverend Nikki Mathis, Associate Rector • Coordinator of Children’s Ministries: Choirmaster and Director of Music: Fred Tarrant • Organist: Wanda Cantrell • Par-ish Administrator: Terri Borchardt • Sexton: Sheila Kinnebrew • Newsletter Editors: Marny Busbin (marnyr@bellsouth.net) & Andye Moss (agm614@aol.com) • Church Photographer: Curt Yarbrough • Newsletter Layout: Dean Morgan (grayfishstudio@yahoo.com)

Inside This IssueA Note from Mother Nikki Saint Peter’s Report Report on Market Sale Advent Series and Supper Canterbury Tales Holiday Grieving Advent Quiet DayEpiphany Pageant/ Lock-In December Layreader December CalendarDYC Retreat Soup Kitchen and ScheduleParish News

Vestry MembersJohn S. Kirkland, Jr. [Sr. Warden]Jimmy Smith [Jr. Warden]Through 2014Russ JenningsAndye MossSuzanne Scott Bob SteinbrueggeThrough 2015Cooper CrawfordDavid HunterThrough 2016Andy AndersonSue AndersonPeggy NashStephen Smith

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Volume 12, No. 4

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December, 2013

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A Note from Mother Nikki I just want to say thank you for the very warm and exuberant welcome I have received (and am still receiving!) at St. Peter’s. It already feels like home, and I couldn’t be more happy to be here and partner with you in God’s work in Rome, the larger church, and the world. God is doing something special here at St. Peter’s and I am very excited to see what the future is going to bring. It is a joy to get to see the church that is NOW, our children and youth, love and serve our God, the God of NOW. They are answering God’s call by being engaged, creative, and loving NOW, just as Jesus would have all of us do. That is, of course, a tribute to them, because they are phenomenal. And it is also a tribute to the whole of the church family here, because the next generation often learns how to be engaged, creative, and loving NOW from watching the generations before them do the same. Congratulations, St. Peter’s. You are a church on the move with a God who is here and now and going forward furthering the kingdom. I am honored to be here, on the move, with you.Blessings, Mo. Nikki

HELP MIKELL AND REMEMBER HENDREEMikell Camp and Conference Center began in 1941 as a summer camp for children and youth and has grown into a year-round facility for camps, conferences, and retreats. Hundreds and hundreds of us use it every single year. This summer it has become abundantly clear that Camp Mikell needs to replace Bishopstead, one of the guest cottages now elderly and ailing.

The Rev. Hendree Harrison was born the same year as Mikell and served his entire 38 years of ministry as a priest in this diocese. He grew up at St. Peter’s and went to seminary from this church. Six years ago, Hendree entered, as the Prayer Book says, into the glorious company of the saints in light. He left behind many who remember him and miss him—and are still a little miffed at his abrupt leave-taking.

What does one have to do with the other? Mikell was dear to Hendree from his days as a small boy camper in the late 1940’s through years as a camper and counselor and then as a dean and frequent board member. In fact, he was president of the board of governors at the time of his death. How wonderful it would be if we could replace that old decrepit cottage with a sturdy new one and name it in his memory!

There is already a memorial fund for Hendree at Camp but more is needed to build the new cottage. Will you help Mikell and remember Hendree at the same time?

Checks may be made payable to Mikell Camp and Conference Center

marked Hendree Harrison Memorial and mailed to

The Rev. Ken StrubleMikell Camp and Conference Center237 Camp Mikell CourtToccoa, Georgia 30577

The 2014 vestry members are (from left) Bob Steinbruegge, Cooper Crawford, Jimmy Smith ( Jr. Warden), John Kirkland (Sr. Warden), Peggy Nash, John Herrin (Rector), Sue Anderson, Andye Moss, Stephen Smith,

Andy Anderson, John Gilliam (Treasurer), Russ Jennings and David Hunter. (Not pictured: Suzanne Scott)

Saint Peter’s Report

The St. Peter’s Building Committee has now turned our project over to the architects of Surber, Barber, Choate & Hertlein to begin construction drawings. Once these are complete, the committee will put the project out to bid to three contractors. Our hope is to begin actual construction sometime in February of next year. Once construction begins, the architects are estimating the construction to last 8 months. We are very excited about this phase in the life of St. Peter’s, and we look forward to the day we can all enjoy a more accessible campus.

Nancy KnightChair, Building Committee

How to Contact Your Vestry Members

Anderson, Andy andyleigh2009@comcast.netAnderson, Sue suerandy@comcast.netCrawford, Cooper coopercrawford2000@yahoo.comHerring, John john@stpetersrome.org Hunter, David dghunter117@yahoo.comJennings, Russ russjennings1@comcast.netGilliam, John (Treas.) jrgilliam@comcast.netKirkland, John jskirkla@icloud.comMathis, Nikki nikki@stpetersrome.orgMoss, Andye agm614@aol.comNash, Peggy peggynash@bellsouth.netScott, Suzanne bach40@hotmail.comSmith, Jimmy jimmysmith11@comcast.netSmith, Stephen romega22@aol.comSteinbruegge, Bob bobkat75@comcast.netWright, Janice Bracken janicewright001@bellsouth.net

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REPORT ON THE SAINT PETER’S ART, ANTIQUES, AND HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET

Original Committee:George Thomason and Anne Kerr, Co-chairsChristie Thomason –cashiers and financesMary Sib Banks – publicity, Rome News Tribune, WRGA, WLAQBambi Berry –staging and decoration of Daniel Hall and tables (Natalie Murphy and Annette Morris helped with this)Laura Davis –Preview party, wine and food Helen Keaten – wrapping and packagingM.J. Chisholm – banners and postersTrip to the Scott Antique Market in Atlanta for pricing information: George Thomason, Anne Kerr, Helen Keaten, Keri HerringRadio Interviews: Bob Evans and George Thomason with Nell Reagan, WRGA; Bob Evans and Mary Sib Banks with Randy Davis, WLAQPick- up and delivery – men with trucks and all the ladies in their SUV’s - John Hine, John Burnes, and espe-cially Bill Schoepski, Allien McNair (they made numerous trips and did most of the heavy lifting),Dagmar Carl-ton, Madge and Cooper CrawfordPick-up, Furniture Repair, Scallop shells –drilling the holes for the cords – Jim Dixon (our Mr. Fixit)Volunteer workers for set-up and pricing: Elizabeth McDaniel, Patti Brown, Virginia McChesney, Sue Anne Kalkus, Anthea and Bob Evans, Meredith Cole, Jimmy SmithPreview Party: Laura Davis, Anne Spears, M.J. Chisholm, Bob Evans, Will Enloe, with thanks to the members of the committee and the Vestry for their contribution of the wine for the partyCashiers: Linda Kane, Nancy McCallie, Cissy Rogers, Diann Kothe, Sherron Mull, Will Enloe, Liz Mozley, Bess Crawford, Sarah Kilgore, Trisha RichardsWrapping and Packing Volunteers: Irby Ledbetter, Jody Selman, Frances Knight, Sue Mann , Meredith Cole, Sue Anderson,and EYC membersSales and floor help: Larry Osborne, Elizabeth McDaniel, Virginia McChesney,Suzanne Black, Marny Busbin, Russ Jennings, Leamon and Suzanne Scott, Hollye Smith, Nell Warren, Peggy Nash, Andye Moss, Julie Ouseley, Randy Muller, Barbara Dixon Beverly Burnes, June Dellis, Meg Eberhart, Will Enloe, Laura Frederick, Cary Kilgore, Amy Summerlin, Shelley Parris, Peggy Nash, and all the committee and EYC membersSpecial Greeter: Mary Burke SmithSunday afternoon take down and restoration of Daniel Hall and Rhodes Wyatt Room: the committee, floor workers, and EYC (really fun and hard working)

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EYC Leaders: Lee Neidrach, Ben NeidrachExtraordinary work and support: Sheila Kinnebrew, Terri Borchardt, the clergy – they all were on board, both as workers and as cheerleadersIf I have somehow failed to list anyone who worked on The Market, my sincere and deepest apology! Special benefits beyond the money raised: the presence at Saint Peter’s of so many people from other churches and from the larger community. Many people who had never been inside our buildings came and found a warm welcome and a friendly congregation. The opportunity for multi-generational interaction was a moving and meaningful experience. Many of us with older children and grandchildren had the chance to get to know and enjoy the youth of the church. Their energy and their hard work impressed us and reinforced our desire to give them help on their pilgrimage.Many people were involved in this project from the original development of the idea in 2012 of a possible market as a fund raiser. John Herring came as our new rector and began talking about a pilgrimage for the youth. The two ideas seemed meant to meet, and The Saint Peter’s Art, Antiques, and Home Furnishings Market begin to take shape. The committee was formed and began meeting to brain storm and to plan. By late summer everyone had their areas of responsibility defined. A date in November was selected and placed on the church calendar.We began to advertise. The Rome News dedicated a full page article in the Life Style section of a Sunday edition and then followed up with a front page story during The Market. These gave us great exposure and boosted at-tendance and sales. Two excellent radio interviews increased coverage and reached other markets. We must also thank the twenty five business and public service locations who allowed us to place posters about the event on their premises. The Rome Tourism and Welcome Center helped post information on public websites and in their office and gift shop.Over 80 people donated art, furniture, silver, linen, crystal, decorative items. We did not make a complete inven-tory, but our guess is that we had over 1000 items that we sorted, priced, and arranged for sale. Then the won-derful members of this parish came out in full force with friends and guests from outside our walls. Everyone bought as generously as they had given. Everyone was excited and enthusiastic and made the market a success. Our original hope was to raise at least $10,000.00 and, by some miracle $15,000.00. John announced at the early service on November 17 that we had raised $17,000.00. By the time 10:00 church started, the people from the early service had flooded into Daniel Hall and had bought another $1800.00 worth. People bought much more at the Sunday half price sale. Including an initial gift by a parishioner of $1,000.00, we raised over $25,000.00 with this market. Counting the people in the community who were involved and the workers from Saint Pe-ter’s, more than a hundred people were actively involved in presenting The Market! What a loving and generous church we belong to and what a great town we live in.The committee cannot thank the church and the community enough for your tremendous response and generous hearts. To all the workers, thanks and congratulations, and to all who came – God’s great blessings upon you.George Thomason ( for the committee)

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Some of the Arts and Housewares Committee members were all smiles after their successful hard work. They are (seated) Christie Thomason, Elizabeth McDaniel, Meredith Cole, (standing from left) Laura Davis, Anne Kerr (co-chair), George Thomason (co-chair), MJ Chisholm, Ann Spears, and Will Enloe. P. S. That sofa sold!

Some of the hard working EYC members and their leaders who helped lift, load, and move merchandise at the Art Sale were Jody McDaniel, Ben Niedrach (EYC leader), Alex Hodges, Julia Hodges, Lee Niedrach (EYC leader), Heidi Cole and Josie Cole.

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St. Peter’s Advent Series & Supper Sundays from 4-6pm

Cost is $5 per family per week for activity. Cost for Family Dinner ($5 for Adults, $3 age 10 and under,

$20 family max.) Reservations required by noon on Thursdays. Call the church office at 706-291-9111.

Nursery will be available for the littlest angels

December 1st- Advent Wreaths Please bring your own greenery. We will provide you with a Wreath kit to include: 4 blue and 1 white candle, candle holders, oasis, and ribbon. We’ll have some extra greenery on hand. A brief Evening Service will follow in the Chapel.

December 8th- Chrismons Join us as we make our own Chrismons, and learn a little more about this unique way of sharing the meaning of Christmas. A Chrismon is an ornament made using Christian symbols to represent the person, life and ministry of Jesus, and the life, ministry, and history of the church. Chrismons were traditionally made from wood, metal, or needlework. Today they are also made using beads, felt, and other items.

December 15th- Gingerbread Houses Come and decorate a Gingerbread House for the holidays. We’ll have the houses pre-assembled and ready to go. A variety of candies will be available to aid in your creative adventure.

December 22nd- Movie Night Wear your PJ’s and join us as we watch the Polar Express! We’ll provide the movie and Pizza. For dessert bring your favorite Christmas Cookie to Share and we’ll have the Hot Chocolate Ready.

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CANTERBURY TALES JANICE BRACKEN WRIGHT+This column shines a spotlight on Canterbury Club graduates whose lives our parish has touched through campus ministry at Berry College, Georgia Highlands College and Shorter University. Often you ask me, “Where are they now and what are they doing?” I think you will be surprised and delighted to hear their stories

Stephen Wyatt and Lindsay Wilson were members of Canterbury Club from 2005-2009. Lindsay was baptized at St. Peter’s on November 15, 2009. Stephen was received into the Episcopal Church at St. Peter’s on the same day. Here is an update from Stephen in his own words:

I remember being curious about Canterbury Club and the Episcopal Church from the beginning of my Berry College career. From the first time I visited a Canterbury Club event, I immediately felt welcome and I was excited to be there. I think my favorite Canterbury Club events were our on campus Celtic services on Wednesdays. This was such a great time to come together and have a sacred service among the trees and natural beauty of Berry College. I loved working with Janice Wright. She always made each meeting or service wonderful with her kindness and dedication.

Since graduating Berry in 2009 with my bachelor’s in music business, I started my graduate studies at the University of West Georgia in 2010 studying professional counseling and college student affairs. I worked first as a graduate assistant and then as a professional in housing and residence life until December of 2012. In December of 2012, I left UWG and start working as a Hall Director at Georgia Tech. I have loved getting to work with students in a residential setting as they work their way through their collegiate experience.

I am currently engaged to Lindsay Wilson who also graduated from Berry and participated in Canterbury Club. We have been engaged since May 8th of this year but have been dating since we were freshmen at Berry in 2006. We began attending St. Peter’s in 2007 and still attend as much as we can even though we no longer live in Rome. Lindsay graduated with her bachelor’s in Sociology and currently works as a Clinical Territory Manager for a medical equipment company. Lindsay and I plan to get married in May 2014 at Berry College with Janice officiating at the ceremony.

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WORKSHOP ON ‘GRIEVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS’A three-hour workshop on “Grieving during the Holidays: Living with Loss” will be offered Saturday, December 14, in Daniel Hall. The time will be determined later. Look for this in your email. The program is free of charge. The morning is intended for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. “We will gather as a community for shared experience, strength and hope as we discuss how our faith can undergird and sustain us as we walk, by faith, through the ‘valley of the shadow of death,’” said Dr. Doyle Hamilton, pastoral counselor, Care and Counseling Center of Georgia, who will lead the program. All are welcome.

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ADVENT QUIET DAY:SURPRISED BY WHOLENESS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 201310:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. PRAYING WITH: SCRIPTURE AND POETRY VISUAL ExPRESSION USING CLAYTHE LABYRINTH GUIDED BY MS. LEA ROBINSON, R.N., M.S.N.AND THE REV. LYNNSAY BUEHLER THE JULIAN OF NORWICH CENTERST. BEDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH2601 HENDERSON MILL ROAD, NEATLANTA, GA 30345 $40 – Lunch and suppLies provided PLEASE CALL LYNNSAY AT 770-938-9797 ExT. 27 TO REGISTER FOR THE DAY.

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EPIPHANY PAGEANT SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014 10AM SERVICE

Mother Nikki Mathis

Practice for the Epiphany Pageant will be held on Saturday January 4, 2014 at 10:00 am. We will also have a final run through Sunday the 6th at 8 am with breakfast to follow. A copy of the script has been sent to participants by Mother Nikki. If you are able to stay after the service on the 29th, plan to gather in the Rhodes Wyatt Room to be fitted for your costume. Otherwise, email Mother Nikki Mathis (nikki@stpetersrome.org) so that someone can contact you to arrange an alternate time to meet for your fitting.

St. Peter’s Christmas Eve, 2012.

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CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER, 2013

12/1 Advent 1 12/1 4-6pm Children’s Wreath Making 12/2 RiLAC meeting, Krannert Rm 324, 5pm 12/3 9am-12noon “Grieving During the Holidays, “ Cathedral of St. Phillip 12/3 Canterbury Dinner at Janice’s house, 7 Creek Side Way, 5pm 12/5 11th/12th Grade Sunrise Gathering at Swift &Finch12/8 Advent 2 12/8 4-6pm Children’s Crismon Ornament Making 12/11 EYC Schroeder’s Night 12/13 EYC Lock-in, St. Peter’s 12/14 10am-2:20pm Advent Quiet Day, St. Bede’s Episcopal Church 12/14-15 DYC Training12/15 Advent 3 12/15 4-6pm Gingerbread Houses 12/17 5:30pm Vestry Meeting, Rhodes/Wyatt Room12/22 Advent 4 Bishop Wright at St. Peter’s, Reception following 11am service, No Sunday School 12/24 Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist at 5pm &11pm, No Healing Service 12/25 10am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist No EYC or Children’s programs 12/26 No Bible Study12/29 Christmas 1 No Sunday School 12/29 4-6pm Epiphany Pageant Practice 12/31 12: 15 pm Healing ServiceOffice Closed at noon1/5/14 Epiphany pageant, no Sunday School1/12/14 Sunday School resumesJanuary EYC 1/3-5 DYC Retreat for 6-12th grade 1/5/14 Epiphany Pageant 1/9 11th &12th Grade Sunrise at Swift and Finch 1/15 Schroeder’s Night 1/18 Jr. &Sr. EYC Indoor Rock Climbing 1/31-2/1 Happening Training

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SOUP KITCHEN TEAMS

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYCAPTAIN CAPTAIN CAPTAIN CAPTAIN CAPTAINFRANCIS KNIGHT CARY KILORE ANNE LAUGHLIN RICH MOLNAR ANDYE MOSS DISHWASHER DISHWASHER DISHWASHER DISHWASHER DISHWASHERBOB EVANS ANNE KERR JOHN HINE WILL DELLIS10:30AM RANDY MULLERAMY SUMMERLIN JANET MORRIS RANDY MULLER BARB MOLNAR AMY SUMMERLINBETH STARNES JUNE DELLIS DANA EDGINS BETSY AWSUMB ANNE LAUGHLINIRBY LEDBETTER MARNY BUSBIN ELAINE SMITH KATHY STEINBRUEGGE CISSY ROGERSMARY MCGUFFY PEGGY NASH SUSAN COOPER LAURA FREDRICK LEISL BOLDSHELLY PARRIS RUTH FORRESTER SYLVIA HINE LILI TUCKER BRITANY WEEKSANE KAISER11AM LARRY OSBORNE TRACY PAGE HELEN KEATON (NOV.-MARCH) LARRY OSBORNE (NOV.-MARCH)SUBSTITUTESHENRY BROWNTERRI HUGHES

December 2013/January 2014 SchedulesAltar GuildDecember: Sunny Knauss©, Michael Ann Booth, Suzy Gilbert, Sue Ann Kalkus, Tricia Richards, Beth Starnes, Frieda YearyJanuary: MJ Chisholm© & Laura Davis©, Patti Barron, Lea Duncan, Vicki Gilliam, Gin Gunther, Helen Keaten, Mary PattonBreakfast Crew12/1 Rob Page, Allien McNair, Clem Trammell, Al Bonnyman, Bill Schoepski, Bill Byington12/8 John Hine, Bruce Hunter, Joe Seigler, Wright Smith, Bill Fricks12/15 Doug Lansing, Russ Jennings, Jack Knight, Sasa Vance, Andrew Berry12/22 Sarah/Charlie Hardaker, Ann/George Pullen, Winston Sirmans12/29 Tricia Richards, Jimmy Kelley, Mike Alexander, David Hunter, Pete GilbertGreetersDecember: Nancy Hunter©, Peggy Nash, Tricia Richards, Mary Patton, Russ JenningsJanuary: Sarah Kilgore©, Andye Moss, Karen Hellriegel, Bobby Mixon, Sherron MullLoaves and FishesDecember: Elaine Smith©, Beth Starnes, Christie Thomason, Frances Knight, Jackie Mooney, Janet Morris, Jean Clark, June Dellis, Sue Mann, Susan Harvey, Tricia RichardsJanuary: Nancy Knight©, Annette Morris, Anthea Evans, Hollye Smith, Laura Frederick, Marny Busbin, Mary Kirkland, Meredith Cole, Randa MixonUshersDecember: Winston Sirmans©, Stephen Patton, D’Ann Downey, Leigh PattersonJanuary: John Hine©, David Williams, Mike Alexander, Bruce HunterVestry of the Month December: David Hunter January: Suzanne Scott

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PARISH NEWS

The congratulations of the parish is extended to:

• Dr. Billie Abney on being named 2013 CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Educator of the Year

• our new vestry members: Andy Anderson, Sue Anderson, Peggy Nash, and Stephen Smith

• our new Senior Warden: John Kirkland and Junior Warden: Jimmy Smith

• the Art, Antiques, and Home Furnishings Market Committee who made $25,000 for the EYC’s pilgrimage to Spain

• the lay delegates to the Annual Council of the Diocese of Atlanta 2013: Beverly Burnes, MJ Chisholm, Bill Schoepski, and Sue Anderson. John Burnes served as alternate

The thanks of the parish is extended to:

• Our outgoing vestry: Ed Hine, Jenna Black, Jack Niedrach, Beverly Burnes (Senior Warden)and outgoing Junior Warden, Russ Jennings

The sympathy of the parish is extended to:

• Margaret and Jim Williams and Jeanne Sparks on the death of their daughter and her sister, Nancy Eck, on November 13, 2013, in Pennsylvania

101 East Fourth Avenue • Rome, GA. 30165 • 706.291.9111https://stpetersrome.org/

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church