The RockJUNE 2011

VOLUME 22 ISSUE 6

If you no longer wish to receive The Rock, please call the Church office at 793.5712, ext. 10.

NONPROFIT ORG.US POSTAGE PAID

WEST PALM BEACH, FL.PERMIT 29

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd.Wellington, FL. 33414 Phone: 561.793.5712 Fax: 561.793.5848 www.stpeters-umc.org

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church ~ 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. ~ Wellington, FL. 33414

The Rock

REV. DR. RAINER RICHTER

“From the Pastor’s Desk”

A couple of weeks ago Fletcher Albright (age 8) stopped off to visit me in my office and show off his new hair-cut. Up to this point Fletcher was known for his long flowing curly red locks, but his new doo – well it was a buzz job! Now he’s got a new image. It reminded me of when I was a kid, how each summer me and my brothers got the same haircut – the buzz! It was great for the summer - easy to take care of and cool in more ways than one. When you got the buzz, you knew summer had arrived.Summer is a busy time at St. Peter’s. The Florida Annual Conference will be held June 1st-4th, at the Tampa Convention Center. Our lay delegates are Osie Dwyer and Rosalie Gill.

Our CEC/VPK summer camp begins for two weeks on June 6th. Pentecost is Sunday, June 12th and our middle school youth will be leaving for their mis-sion trip to Orlando. June 19th is Father’s Day. We have a couple of weddings this month; both brides have grown up at St. Peter’s! On June 26th our high school youth will leave for their mission trip to Knoxville, TN. We’re planning a church wide picnic on Sunday July 3rd at Okeeheelee Park followed by our Vacation Bible School which begins on July 5th (first session) and July 11th (second session).On July 18th our children and youth will leave for Summer Camp at our Leesburg Retreat Center. MMAD Week (Music, Movement, Arts and Dra-ma) begins on August 8th. Public School resumes on August 22nd.Summer is also a time for vacations. It’s fun to do something different at least for a couple of weeks. During your time away, I also hope you re-create you spiritual side as well. Summer is a great time for catching up on your devo-tional reading. There will be some study courses offered here during the sum-mer, so be on the look out! We have had a number of our members sign up for our automated giving plan, so when they are away they can still support St. Peter’s. Call the office for details – it’s really simple.

Oh and remember, summer Sunday worship at St. Peter’s is casual dress! Have a great summer! Grace & peace,

CELEBRATING TOGETHER AS THE BODY OF CHRIST AT ST. PETER’S

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIESAngel Food Ministries is a great way to save money on rising food prices. Check out the menu at angelfoodministries.com. You can order on line with a debit or credit card ($2 service fee). Cash and food stamp orders can be placed in the church office or on Sunday mornings. ANGEL FOOD

DONATIONS Thank you for all of your donations to Angel Food Ministries this year. We continue every month to help others inside the church and our neighbors that are in need. The basic donation is $35 but any amount can help. Checks can be made out to St. Peter’s with Angel Food in the memo section. If you’d like to donate cash, you can come to our table on Sunday mornings.

EQUAL EXCHANGETry the organic Love Buzz coffee this month.This post-roast blend of coffee beans from small farmer co-ops in Latin America deliv-ers a smooth flavor reminiscent of chocolate covered strawberries and vanilla, or, if you prefer -- The organic Black Tea has a floral aroma of honeyed dates and orange and a sparkling sweet flavor with hints of lemon and dark dried fruits. It is a blend of teas from small farmer organizations in Sri Lanka.Visit the kiosk in the Breezeway on Sunday morn-ings.

A MEMORIAL WAS GIVEN TO

ST. PETER’S IN HONOR OF

RACHEL LEVERChauncey & Sara Lever

COMMUNION STEWARDS

NEEDED!!!

We are in need of communion stewards. Duties include procuring supplies and prep-aration of elements for communion Sunday which are usually the first Sunday of each month. If interested please call Debbie in the church office at 793-5712, ext 13.

Dear Friends,Thank you for the beautiful bouquet of flow-ers. I enjoyed them so much. Your kindness and prayers are a great comfort to me in my health issues.Love Betty Radassao

by Pat Banks It has been a great year at St. Peter’s Child En-richment Center! We have enjoyed so many fun activities: The book fair, the pumpkin patch, the Halloween Parade, the Thanksgiving Feast, the Valentine’s day dance, the trike-a-thon and the Spring Fair.

This year’s theme for the preschool graduation was “Children Make the World Go ‘Round” The ceremonies for the Pre-K graduation were held on May 26. The children, dressed in caps and gowns, received their diplomas from their teachers. The parents enjoyed the slide pre-sentation featuring pictures of all the children taken at various occasions throughout the year.

It is with sadness, joy and well wishes we send the children off to elementary school. The staff at C.E.C. becomes really attached to our chil-dren and their families so saying good bye is difficult. Even though the regular school year is over, C.E.C. will still be a busy place. Summer Camp begins on June 6 with 8 weeks of fun filled activities for children ages 3-6 years old. We have openings in the Summer Camp pro-gram as well as school in the fall. If interested in Camp or Preschool please call Pat at 798-3286.

By Joseph Farrar

Summer Music MinistryAs the heat of summer sets in, and children get out of school for the summer, and families plan summer vacations, we experience a bit of a change of pace here at St. Peter’s. Mind you, we’re still busy, but we change up the routine a bit.

During the summer, I try to get some sug-gestions of favorite hymns we can do during the summer. These usually include some of our most beloved “old time gospel” hymns. Email me your favorites and I’ll be sure to get them in for you. You can also leave them for me on our Facebook group if you are a member of that.

Speaking of our Facebook group, if you aren’t a member, why aren’t you? Our FB group is open to everyone. The group is “St. Peters United Methodist Church, Wellington, FL” this is becoming a very valuable tool for get-ting the word out about special events and cel-ebrating everything we do here at SPUMC.

The dates for our 3rd annual MMAD (music, movement, art and drama) week are set and they are August 8-12, with the performance of the MMAD Week musical at 7:00 on Friday night. This is open to rising 4th graders up through youth age. So get the word out and be sure to put these dates on your calendar!

Prayer Corner

DANIEL CARNAHAN

SHERRY CARNAHAN

BRIAN CUENOT

TARA-LYNN CUENOT

SAL MUCINO

TAMI MUCINO

JAMES GERHOFF

ANDREA GERHOFF

WAYNE GRIER

TAMORA GRIER

WILLIAM MINTON

COURTNEY MINTON

CHARLES WADLINGTON

Methodists have

“The Upper Room

Living Prayer Center”

prayer ministry with a

24-hr, toll-free

Prayer Line at: 1-800-251-2468

Here at St. Peter’s we have an

intercessory prayer group called the

“Pathway to God Prayer Team.”please email Nancy Benyon

at Snmma@aol.com

PLEASE JOIN US!!!INVITATION FROM ST. PETER’S YOUTH

Please join us for a breakfast after the 9:30 and 11:00 service June 5th hosted by the youth. We would like to say thank you for all the support you give us throughout the year with your time, meatball sub purchases, events, charity donations, and so much more. Please enjoy pancakes, eggs, and sausage on us!

.

ADULT MINISTRIESby Rachel Lever

SUMMER BIBLE STUDY

God Heard Their CryBegins Wednesday, June 8, 7:00 PM

In ancient times, nothing was bigger than Egypt. God’s people were no match against the powerful pharaohs and the strong armies of the Egyptians. You are invited to join us as we discover how God answered … and still answers … the cry of His people. Ava Sue Hickerson will be leading the class.This DVD based study is five weeks long. The cost of the discovery guide is $7.00. Call Rachel Lever, 793-5712, ext. 21, to register for the class or to request childcare.

WOMEN MENTORING WOMENBegins Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 PM

Judy Lindsay has many blessings in her life. She has a wonderful husband, two beautiful daughters and a career she enjoys. However, she has faced some tough challenges. Through it all, she has learned to trust God and allow Him to walk with her. Now, I am asking her to share some of her wisdom with the younger women of the church, as well as, with those who are young in the faith.The concept of women mentoring women comes straight from the New Testament. In Titus 2:1-5, Paul talks about the local church. He gives instruc-tions to the older men, and then he says, likewise, to the older women. These women are expected to teach the younger women about the faith and about how to live.Please join us for a four week study this summer. Childcare will be available by reservation only. Call Rachel Lever, 793-5712, ext. 21, to register for this class and to request childcare.

Registration deadline: August 15Conference dates: October 28-29

Conference theme: Imagine.“Escape from the everyday and be refreshed, encouraged, and inspired. Because the God who loves you can do far

more than you can ever imagine.”

The cost of the 2011 Women of Faith Conference is $89.00. This includes a box lunch on Friday; a box lunch on Saturday; and all program fees. This is your oppor-tunity to hear nationally known speakers and musicians. It’s also an opportunity to fellowship with other women in our church family. You can register by submitting a check (made payable to Women of Faith) to Rachel Le-ver.Rooms have been reserved at Hampton Inn. This hotel is convenient to the BankAtlantic Center, and a nice break-fast is included in the cost of the room.

CHURCH PICNIC

Sunday, July 3Okeeheelee Park

Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with friends! Join your church family for a picnic on Sunday, July 3, at Okeeheelee Park. We have reserved a pavilion, and Ed Shaffer will be in charge of the food. If you would like to help with this event, please call Rachel Lever, 793-5712, ext. 21. Watch the bulletin for details!

ST. PETER’S 1ST ANNUAL GREAT DAY OF SERVICESt. Peter’s Great Day of Service will be a church-wide effort on Saturday, September 17 to participate in a wide variety of “hands-on” service projects both out in the community and on-site at the church. There will be proj-ects for all ages to participate in. You’ll be able to sign up as an individual, family or small group. We will kick off the day with a breakfast at the church. Childcare will also be provided.

Some examples of the projects we are working on are:

Project Linus – Tie strips of fabric to create blankets for ill and traumatized children in Palm Beach County. Ages 12 and up.

Hosting a “Fun Day” for Kids – We’ll bring in homeless kids so they can play, make crafts, and just have fun. Ages 13 and up.

Baking – Making cookies and then deliver them to local fire and sheriff stations. Ages 8 and up.

Home Repair – Make light repairs on homes for seniors and other low income families. Ages 12 and up.

Interior and Exterior Painting – Help a senior or a low income family protect their home from the weather. Spruce up these homes with a coat of paint inside or out. Also could include work at area agencies. Ages 12 and up.

Yard Work/Landscaping – Work to beautify seniors’ homes and agency buildings. You can expect to pick up trash, mow lawns, rake leaves, weed and mulch flower beds. Ages 5 and up.

Prepare Care Packages for Military or Homeless – Any age.

Separating Rice or Beans into 2 lb. Bags for CROS or other Agency – Any Age.

Arts and Crafts – Color and decorate cards to be sent to soldiers overseas. Make crafts for nursing/assisted living facilities. Any age.

Books From The Heart Book Drive – Sort and inventory books collected from this drive. Ages 8 and up.

Making Sandwiches for Homeless Shelter – Assembling sandwiches to be delivered to a homeless shelter or other agency. *** Donation of 2 loaves of bread, 2 packs of meat and 2 packs of cheese requested*** Any Age.

Breakfast Crew – Cooking/Serving - Assist with cooking and serving food in Fellowship Hall for the Kickoff Break-fast. Ages 16 and up.

Breakfast Crew – Cleanup – Assist with cleaning up after the breakfast. Ages 16 and up.

This is just a sampling of the projects we will be offering. We are contacting many agencies in Palm Beach County to arrange projects. These include CROS, First Care, Wellington Safe Neighbors, Homeless Female Veterans, Stop Hunger Now and many others.

Many volunteers are needed to make this day a success for St. Peter’s. If you’re willing to serve as a Project Co-ordinator (training will be provided) or to seek donations from businesses for needed supplies, please call Barbara Johnston at 798-2058.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRYBy Shelly Albright

THE EASTER EGG HUNT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!We gave out close to 3000 eggs to about 300 children. Thank you to the following volunteers:

Joy Johnson and her husband Larry who put on a fabulous puppet show.Lori Novack who was instrumental in hiding all those eggs.LaDona Alvarez for supervising the craft stations.Kristy Bomar for all her help with decorations and set up.Rich Palma for setting up the stations of the cross and decorations.Lelaini Sambeli and her son Ron for helping throughout the day and with cleanup.Reese Albright for hiding Easter Eggs.

SURVIVOR: OUTSERVE, OUTLOVE, OUTLIVEWe had 32 children participate in the 4th and 5th grade Lock In on April 15th and 16th. This year’s theme was SURVIVOR: OUTSERVE, OUTLOVE, OUTLIVE. The kids had a great time with disgustingly messy games, sitting by the fire pit, listening to St. Peter’s Youth Band and eating ice cream Sundays from a gutter! But it wasn’t all fun and games. They heard inspirational messages on serving, loving and life everlasting. This year’s service project was a car wash that raised $318 for C.R.O.S. Ministry. Thank you to the following adult volunteers: Mary Moore, Ann Lewis, Lelaini Sambeli, Sue Gabriel, Frank Castor, Christine Oien and Paul Oien. Children’s Ministry was blessed with incredible youth volunteers: Reese Albright, Kyle Albright, Aaron Sambeli, Matt Webber, Alicia Moore, Matthew Moore, Emily Marshall, Brenna Marshall. Thanks to the Youth Band: Taylor Yakulics, Teddy Thomas, Haley Jones, and Paul Oien. A special thanks goes to Megan Keiser, Katie Keiser and Cameron Dresselt for all their hard work and planning!!!!!

TEAMKID/EESTeamKID/EES is a great way for children to learn about Christ and fellowship. Thank you to all of the volunteers who are so crucial to making TeamKID/EES great for our children!Adult Volunteers: Sheri Aikey, Amy Moreland, Suzanne Dowling, Shannon Udell, LaDona Alvarez, Jennifer Dalman, Jennifer Klinkowitz, Heather Brodnicki, Chris Donohue, Tami Manuel, Suzette HaleYouth Volunteers: Katelyn Lindsay, Brenna Marshall, Cara McDermott, Reese Albright, Kyle Albright, Lauren Alvarez, Kyle Watson, Chris Tumino

UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADINGSt. Peter’s has been so very blessed with incredible volunteers for Upward Basketball. We are currently recruiting next year’s leadership team. If you are interested in participating in a Partner Training Event please let me know because we are making plans now. The event will be in Boca Raton on June 28th from 5:30 to 9:30. You will enjoy a special video message from Caz, sharing directly to you. The new and exciting changes coming to Upward Sports in 2011/2012 will also be presented.

Contact Information: Website: stpeters-umc.org Phone: 561-793-5712 Fax: 561-793-5848

Senior Pastor: Dr. Rainer G. Richter, Ext. 11 Rrichter@stpeters-umc.org

Assistant to Pastor: Rev. Rachel Lever, Ext. 21 Rlever@stpeters-umc.org Director of Music: Joseph Farrar, Ext. 30 Jfarrar@stpeters-umc.org

Director of Youth Ministry: Christine Oien, Ext. 32

Coien@stpeters-umc.org

Director of Children’s Ministry: Shelly Albright, Ext. 29 Salbright@stpeters-umc.org Director of CEC: Pat Banks, Ext. 17 Pbanks@stpeters-umc.org CEC Assistant: Ext. 16

Secretary: Debbie Ferrugio, Ext. 13 Dferrugio@stpeters-umc.org Organist: Barbara Thompson Custodian: Ana Solis Our Missionaries: Russia Carol & George Steele Zambia Lorraine Enright Chosen People Ministries Boris & Irina Goldin Romania Sarah Davis, Walter WIlliams Light in the East Eitan & Kaitlin Bar Our Sister Church in Cuba Iglesia Metodista de Puerta de Golpe

OUR CHURCH MINISTRY TEAM

CARRYING THE LIGHT OF THE LORD 8:00 11:00

June 5 Quentin Weber Luke Sambeli

June 12 Brittany Brennan Sheridan Aikey

June 19 Ava Sodergren Kylie Sambeli

June 26 Billy Gabriel Brandon Permashwar

Summer is Almost Here!Acolytes make sure you check the new schedule now for any conflicts with your summer activities and secure a sub-stitute now. I know unexpected activities happen but it is

important that we have an acolyte each Sunday. Thanks, Miss Pam

GOD’S R.E.I.G.N. FOREST Reaching Every Infant’s Greatest Need! The nursery IS GROWING! We are in need of additional help-ers in the nursery! Please consider holding a baby once a month while their parents worship with St. Peter’s. Whether it be once a month or as a substitute, I would love to talk to you!

9:30 11:00June 5 Leigh or Gary Keaton Amber OwenJune 12 Sue Olevitch Stella ThompsonJune 19 Loretta Hooker Attendant NeededJune 26 Amy Lamboy Val Harrison

Swing on into God’s Reign Forest and join us on some wild adventures. Each Sunday brings a new memory and amaz-ing joy for everyone. I am looking for loving adults who would like to commit to one Sunday a month to help in the nursery. Please contact me if you would like more information. Jennifer Klinkowitz 795~8908

CONGRATULATIONS CONFIRMANDS!!!!!SHERIDAN AIKEYREESE ALBRIGHTLAUREN ALVAREZ

JUSTIN BEACHCHASE BOMAR

BRITTANY BRENNANSEAN CONNOLLYJESSICA GABRIEL

BRANDON GEORGESAMANDA HAUSMANN

SOPHIE KEISERANDREW LANGEMOLLY LASKO

ISABELLE LONGOKAITLYN LUCK

JOHN MARXHOLLY MCGARITYBROOKE MUCINO KATIE MUCINOBRITTNEY OH

PATRICK PALMABRETT PETERSENALLISON TERRYKASHLOR WEBB

BRITTON WALKERLONDON WALKER

YOUTH EVENTS