Viscount has been searching for an historic parish on the east coast of the United States in which they could demonstrate their organ's technological capabilities to the North American audience as they have successfully done throughout Europe and the United Kingdom.  St. John's upgraded Austin pipe organ will become Viscount's showcase instrument in North America, and our parish will be prominently featured in Whitesel and Viscount's national advertising.   

The potential opportunities for our worship and new possibilities to "move into the neighborhood" are astounding.  Quoting Joshua Dove, "In my eyes, this new state-of-the-art hybrid organ will bring good fortune to your church and the community at large; and that fortune will come in the form of showing others God's love through music.   This will be an incredible asset to the mission of your church, and I consider this project absolutely and unequivocally the new hallmark and next masterpiece for our company, Viscount International, and all of Hampton Roads."

I am extremely grateful for the leadership of Christopher Rusk, our organist/choirmaster, as well as a handful of St. John's parishioners (representing all three of our Sunday Eucharistic congregations) and parish friends who quickly recognized the importance of this opportunity for our parish's overall mission and have contributed or pledged over $135,000 to make this opportunity a reality.  We give thanks most of all to the Holy Spirit who has been leading and moving powerfully throughout this entire process in amazing ways!

Three ranks of pipes have already been removed for repair.  Over the summer, other preparation work will commence in our building as we work toward installation of this upgraded instrument later this fall.  If you have any questions, feel free to talk to Christopher or any member of the staff and vestry.  We will try not to overwhelm you with our excitement!    

J. Derek Harbin, rector

For Julie & Justin Young, Daniel & Natalie (Wiley) Rowland; Matthew & Juliann Krogh; Matthew & Jewelee (Gower) Dooley; Matthew & Krissie Wiggins; and Stephen & Kat Taylor, who are each expecting a child.  For Will Barteau & Allie Carlson who graduated from college; for Eason Barclay & Brooks Gillerlain who graduated from high school.  For the marriage of Jason & Taylor Wiggins.

Holy Death

For Ellen Kohls (former Parish Administrator of this congregation)

Departed

For Robert Clifford "Bobby" Barclay, III (oldest baptized member of St. John's parish); Warren (Mick Kauffman's father)

Income needed for ministry expenses each week: $6,977