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Sunday, October 18, 2020
Stewardship {When the Lord is my Shepherd}
by Joshua Eller, St. Peter’s Parishioner
When thinking about writing on stewardship for the Keys, I was reminded of a sermon that Fr. Michael
preached at St. Peters 10 years ago on money during the season of Lent. I decided to revisit that sermon
in order to rethink through the significance of tithing and stewardship in my own life.
Luke 4:1-13 tells the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Michael pointed out that this
series of temptations is really a presentation of various ways for Jesus to be less than who he really was
-- just another wonder worker, just another head of state, etc. The important part of the story is in
Jesus’ response: he lived into the true life of faith as the Son of God. For me, this is the same decision I
confront as an American when faced with choices about how to use my money, including stewardship
as a member of St. Peters. Will I be just another consumer trying to maximize my utility with more
and more consumption? Or will I live into the calling of a life of faith, a life oriented not on my will,
but on the call of God?
Fr. Michael’s words continue to ring in my ears: “Life is not about what you acquire; it’s about what
you give away. Life is not about impressing others; it’s about becoming transparent to Christ. And life
is not about achieving a certain standard of living; it’s about cultivating a life that is characterized by
generosity.” This is what it means to live according to the call of God. For me, stewardship is a part of
recognizing and celebrating God’s generosity toward me and living into the truth that the world and
all that is in it already belongs to God. Stewardship is the opportunity to reject the deceptive call of
mammon and to live into the true life of faith.
And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for
forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended,
he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.”
And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’” And the devil took him up
and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, “To you I will give
all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then,
will worship me, it will all be yours.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written,“‘You shall worship the Lord
your God, and him only shall you serve.’” And he took him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the
temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, “‘He
will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you
strike your foot against a stone.’” And Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God
to the test.’” And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.
-Luke 4: 1–13
Discipleship COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION
PIECE MAKERS
Tuesday, October 20, 2:00–4:00pm | Would you like to
help create banners for the baptisms and remembrances
on All Saints’ Sunday? If you can glue, we’ll welcome
you. Join us this Tuesday in Room 102. Contact Susan
at 508-9530 for questions.
1 PETER: PERSISTENCE THROUGH DIFFICULTY
BLOODMOBILE AT ST. PETER’S Wednesdays at 6:15pm | Join us on YouTube as Fr. Petty
TODAY, October 18, 10:30am–3:30pm | Help save walks us through a five-part video series on the book of
lives by donating blood in the Big Red Bus on 1 Peter. The study will highlight the theme “persistence
campus today! All donors will receive a OneBlood through difficulty”. Visit StPetersFL.com/fall-2020-
Halloween T-Shirt, $10 e-gift card, and a wellness classes/1peter to learn more.
checkup including a COVID-19 antibody test.
CHARLES SIMEON LAY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
NURSERY NOW AVAILABLE The second session of The Lay School of Theology
Nursery is open for morning services and Sunday is next weekend, October 24. Classes meet from
School, beginning today, October 11. It is available for 9:30am--12:00pm. The final session will be on
children age 4 & under. If no children are present by November 21.
11:30am, it will be closed. For more information, please Visit StPetersFL.com/Register for more info and to
contact AmyS@StPetersFL.com. register.
St. Peter’s Children’s Ministry
Families, come join us for an evening of fall fun!
We will have socially-distanced activities.
Pumpkin painting, maze, and pumpkin ring toss.
Friendly costumes are encouraged!
When: Friday, October 23 | 5:30-7pm
Where: St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral
For more info, please contact Amy Stewart: Amy@StPetersFL.com
Mission
BE THE BRIDGE: PURSUING GOD’S HEART FOR FEEDING THE 5,000
RACIAL RECONCILIATION Saturday, October 24, 9:00 and 10:30am | St. Peter’s
Tuesdays on October 20, November 3, and November has partnered with New Destiny Christian Church
17, 6:30–7:30pm | Join us for a three part discussion in Quincy with a mission to feed the hungry. We
on the book Be the Bridge - Pursuing God’s Heart for need two teams of volunteers to help hand out food
Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison. Each week at New Destiny Christian Church located at 906 E.
will focus on a different topic: Jefferson Street, 32351. Contact Kimberly Calhoun at
myjesus316@hotmail.com to sign up and for more info.
• October 20 | What reconciliation is really about*
• November 3 | The value of pursing reconciliation
• November 17 | How to be an intentional bridge A WOMEN’S PREGNANCY CENTER BANQUET
builder Friday, October 30, 6:00pm | Learn how you can help
save lives. The annual A Women’s Pregnancy Center
We will meet on the North Lawn and gather at the Banquet will host Governor Mike Huckabee as their
stage area. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. In case of guest speaker for the Celebration of Life Benefit at
rain, we will meet in the Choir Room. Contact Kris the Civic Center Arena this year. Contact Kathy
Bowers at 850-980-8997 for more information. Ciarlariello at kathyciar@yahoo.com to RSVP and for
*Copies of the book can be purchased at Cathedral Gifts more information. There is also a virtual participation
and Books downstairs. Participants should read Session option for anyone unable to attend.
1 material prior to the October 20 meeting.
THE GATHERING
October 22 and 23 from 7:00–9:30pm, and October SHARING GOOD NEWS,
24 from 6:30–8:30pm | St. Peter’s is partnering with
other churches in the area to share the Gospel to the GREAT JOY!
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Gospel to the atwhole creation” (Mark 16:15, ESV).
pledged to donate 100 shoe boxes filled with toys,
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We’re thankful for all those who have faithfully prayed for Operation Christmas Child, a
Samaritan’s Purse project. You can join us in packing shoeboxes so that more children
in the remote corners of the world can hear the Good News of the Gospel. May God
bless you.
— Franklin Graham
In Worship, Discipleship, and Mission
FAITHFULLY, HOSPITABLY, AND HUMBLY
leading the Anglican Movement forward
*This is a concept picture. The stone and colors will match the existing Cathedral.
Hospitality is one of the qualities that St. Peter’s has always been
known for. We often hear many of our first time visitors describe their
experience as “warm and inviting”. When our services end and the
people spread out on the lawn to visit with friends, welcome visitors,
or watch their children play on the playground, the ladies of the Mary
& Martha Guild are serving hot coffee, cold lemonade, or handing
out cold bottles of water and other treats. These faithful ladies have
demonstrated the gift of hospitality since St. Peter’s was founded.
Many years ago, they developed a dream of a warm and inviting
place to serve the people of St. Peter’s on Sunday mornings and other
events. Their dream is now closer to reality than ever before. They
have worked with Dodstone Architects, the same architects who
designed St. Peter’s, to come up with the design you see here. Their
goal is to have a piece of classic architecture that matches the church
and that also has the functionality to serve as the hub of hospitality
on Sunday mornings and special events. This design presents itself
as a small chapel and has the versatility to serve the parish now and
in the future as the needs may change.
The ladies of Mary & Martha have been raising funds for this special project through fundraisers and special gifts that you have seen promoted in The Keys throughout the years. All the money raised for this project has been through the efforts of the Mary & Martha Guild. No money from the building fund has been or will be used for this project. Watch The Keys over the next few weeks - Mary & Martha will have an upcoming fundraiser in November and December to hopefully complete the funds needed to construct this wonderful addition to the life of St. Peter’s. Contact Kathy Gomer at kathygomer@msn.com to learn more about this exciting project and how you can support Mary & Martha!
Meet Wesley Owens
2020-2021 Curate
The Charles Simeon Institute
A native Virginian and a son of two loving Christian parents, Wesley
spent most of his early life in Richmond, attending a Baptist church
and an all-boys Episcopal school. It was during these formative
years that he became a committed disciple of the Lord Jesus and
began discerning God’s call to ministry after a series of soul-stirring
meditations on the book of Nehemiah.
Wesley began his theological education as a Religious Studies and
Philosophy double-major at the University of Virginia. While at
UVA, he was an active leader in campus ministry, president of UVA’s
only student-run theological society, and a summer missionary in
East Asia. Upon graduating, Wesley joined the pastoral staff of
Church of the Holy Spirit in Leesburg, VA, where he became interim
youth pastor, adult catechist, and communications coordinator – all
while living and teaching in an Anglican semi-monastic community
for men. He has also served as Summer Seminarian at The Falls
Church Anglican, where he devoted special attention to preaching
and pastoral care.
Two years ago, Wesley traveled ‘across the pond’ to Oxford University to pursue a Master of Theology and complete
his ministerial training at Oxford’s Wycliffe Hall. His dissertation research, which has been extended due to
COVID19, focuses on the role of monastic renewal in revitalizing contemporary Anglican mission to Western
post-Christian societies. Other academic interests include sacramental theology, theological interpretation of
Scripture, Thomistic ethics, and Christian responses to posthumanism.
Wesley’s passion for discipleship is deeply informed by the theology and spirituality of the early monastic
movement. A Benedictine at heart, he delights to accompany fellow believers in the pursuit of holiness, inviting
them into joyful contemplation of the God we serve through a holistic integration of faith and everyday life.
In his free time, Wesley enjoys hiking, reading, creative writing (especially poetry), international travel, and
touring historical sites. Above all, he desires to know God and make Him known.
Looking Back Over the Last Few Weeks at St. Peter’s Festal Eucharist and October 2020 Confirmation
Worship When you enter a St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral worship service/event, you will be entering an area where photography, video, and audio recording may occur. STEWARDSHIP DEVOTIONAL We’ve experienced a high demand for copies of our Stewardship Season book, “When the Lord is my Shepherd”. We have ordered more copies that are due to arrive soon and will be available in Cathedral Gifts and Books for $6 each. If you would like to purchase a copy right away, they are available on Amazon for $13 each. Don’t forget to use Amazon Smile when you purchase on Amazon! FEAST OF JAMES OF JERUSALEM Friday, October 23 at 8:30am | Join us for our next Red Letter Day with a said Holy Eucharist for the Feast of James of Jerusalem. FEAST OF SIMON AND JUDE Wednesday, October 28 at 12:10pm | Join us at the Wednesday 12:10pm service for the Feast of Simon and Jude. ALL SAINTS’ DAY Sunday, November 1 | All Saints’ Day is the Sunday we remember those who have entered the Greater Life in the past year by carrying banners with their name during the services. Members of the parish will have a banner made for them. If a member of your immediate family has died since last November, and you would like to honor them by bearing a banner, please contact Jane@StPetersFL.com. All Saints’ Day is also our next Baptism. Please contact Ellen@StPetersFL.com to receive an application and for information on the baptism class and rehearsal. PASTORAL CARE AND OUR CATHEDRAL PRAYER LIST: During this trying time filled with uncertainty and challenge, we want you to know that our clergy are available to provide pastoral care as you have need. Please reach out to us at PastoralCare@StPetersFL.com. Please call the Cathedral Office at 701-0664 or email Ellen@StPetersFL.com to be added to the cathedral prayer list. Please pray for our military, relatives, and friends. Military: Gabriel Melendez (82nd Airborne), SFC Dewey Spence, PFC David Jagoe, 1st Lt. Griffin Jax, 2nd Lt. Parker Jax, 2nd Lt. Carson Jax, Maj. Gen. John Richardson, Maj. David Chichetti, Lt. Chris Smith, Capt. James Dilworth, Kurt Spitzer Jr., 1st Lt. Parry Thomas, Airman Drew Edwards, Lt. Cmdr Blake Van Brunt Jr., Sgt., Capt. Oliver Rushing, Lance Corp Robert Johnston, Capt. John Easterbrook, Jr., NCC Ryan Blackmer, Lucas Bell, Lt. Col. Robert Johnston, LTC Burt Newman, FR Lee VanLandingham, Corp. Jose F. Betancourt Alicea, SSG Corey Daws, Lt. Patrick Swain Parishioners, Relatives, and Friends: For privacy reasons, names have been omitted for the electronic “paper version” of The Keys. Please email Ellen@StPetersFL.com if you would like a list of the names
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