May 7, 2014 Issue 

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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

 

May 8

Kristin Allen, Susan Boyd, Kelsey Killgoar, Lee Lowry, Britta Neugaard, Andrea Nixon, Rogers Padgett, Jr.

 

May 9

Paul Abercrombie, Thomas Boyd, Rodney Kayton, Sharon Romanski, Jeremiah Roper, India Witte

 

May 10

Heather DePalma, McIver Grim, Katherine Lutton, Nicholas Melnick

 

May 11

Kali Bradley, Lina Okenfus

 

May 12

Malloy Lacktman, Paul Shoukry, Ganon White

 

May 13

Harry Eckhard, Michael Phillips

 

May 14

Natalie Cheeseman, Sara Logan, Gregory Orcutt, John Riffey, Elizabeth Rugg, Sydney Tindall

 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet

 

 

Then he said to them, "Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?"

 

Luke 24






 

News
Endowment Sunday is May 18th

There is a well kept secret at St. John's ...... it is our Endowment and it is currently entering its eleventh year.  Simply put, the Endowment allows the good work that each of us faithfully performs to continue when we are no longer able to.  Your will is the bridge from your estate you leave behind to bequeathing a gift to our Endowment.  If you do not have a will or would like to name St. John's Endowment in an existing will, we can be of help on how to start that process.

 

Our Book of Common Prayer reminds us that "the Minister of the Congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable uses."

 

Please be on the lookout for more information on Endowment Sunday - May 18th. For more information, please contact Christopher Lykes, St. John's Endowment Chair.

Events
Women's Retreat at DaySpring

CWBS is pleased to invite women from St. John's (and their friends of any denomination) to our Annual Women's Retreat May 16 through 18 at DaySpring.  The Retreat begins Friday afternoon, May 16, and ends after lunch on Sunday, May 16.  Continuing with the theme of the contribution of women to the church, this year's topic is Women Mystics.  The Rev. Jo Popham (formerly at St. Andrew's in Calgary, Alberta) will serve as Facilitator/Chaplain.  Enjoy the beauty of DaySpring as we gather for thoughtful discussion, quiet time, music, worship, fellowship, and other activities.  

 

Retreat fee is all inclusive (lodging, meals, book on topic, and all other supplies):  $212 for a double room (twin beds) or $284 for a private room.  There are other pricing options available for persons who cannot come for the entire weekend.  To register or for additional information, contact Peggy Curlin at [email protected] or 287.0176 or 690.3975.  Make checks payable to St. John's with "Women's Retreat" on the "For" line.  Space is limited, so sign up now!  NOTE: If you want to attend but the registration fee is prohibitive to your budget, talk to Father Connelly about possible financial assistance.

The Soiree 
 
 
 
Please join us for our last Soiree before the summer break
Friday, June 6, 7:00 p.m.
at Mary and Ron Hulse's home (4912 Lyford Cay Road). 
We ask you to only bring an appetizer to share. 
RSVP to Mary at [email protected] 
or Pat Wilson at [email protected].
Action Items and Opportunities
St. John's 14th Annual Mother's Day In-Gathering
for the Mothers and Babies of Alpha House 
While Mom will get lots of "Luvs" and "Huggies" on her special day, remember that others need to be pampered too!  We can all help the Mothers and babies at Alpha House by bringing "Wish List" items on (or before) Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11. Click here for the wish list.

Collection bags with wish lists are available at the reception desk outside of the parish offices.  Cash and very gently used in-kind donations are also appreciated.  All donations will be collected in the Garth prior to all three services on Mother's Day or drop off in the parish offices prior to May 11.

***** Volunteers are needed to receive collection bags prior to all three services on Mother's Day.   If you can lend a hand, please call Ruth Giordano at 254.4332 or email [email protected]
VBS Registration Form Now Available!

Click here to download the form to sign up for VBS 2014: Wilderness Escape!  Volunteers (youth and adult) are needed.  Contact Leland Baldwin, Director of Christian Education, for more information about VBS at [email protected].

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, May 8
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
11:45 a.m.

Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch

(Peterson Room)

The group continues a series on The Fruits of the Spirit with the topic Self Control.  Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to partake.

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday, May 9
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer(Chapel)
Sunday, May 11: Mother's Day
Following All Three Services
Mother's Day In-Gathering for Alpha House  
 
7:45 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
9:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)  
Youth Sunday and Celebration of our Graduating Seniors
Following
9:00 a.m. Service

Reception to Honor our High School Seniors (Parish Hall) 

11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
4:00 p.m.
 No Middle School Youth Group

No High School Bible Study 
Monday, May 12
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, May 13
6:45 a.m.
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)  
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (CWBS)  group continues a study based on UNC Professor Bart Ehrman's DVD series, From Jesus to Constantine, which focuses on the first three centuries of Christian history.  The series has already promoted lively and substantive discussion. 

CWBS meets on Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the Plant Avenue (School Middle Division) campus.  All women of St. John's and their friends of other denominations are welcome for a light breakfast and discussion. Please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or [email protected] for more information. 
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Wednesday, May 14
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's
(Parish Hall)
Becoming More by Doing Less
During these Wednesday night sessions, we will have another chance to learn from Terry Hershey through a DVD series and to discuss at length the ideas which he presents to us about a fulfilling Christian life as we learn more from him.In each of the brief DVD sections, we are invited to take practical steps to slow down, regroup, and regain a sense of balance in  a world that worships at the altar of business and busy-ness.

This group meets each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Bring a Bible, a covered dish to share, and an open heart and mind. Contact Paul and Winkie Game at [email protected] for details. 

More Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 15
6:00 p.m.
Commissioning of Missioners from the Dominican Republic

The commissioning of mission workers going to the Dominican Republic this summer to continue work on the church in Santa Fe.  Bishop Dabney Smith will celebrate the Eucharist and commission those doing the outreach in the evening on Thursday, May 15, at 6:00 p.m. in St. John's Church.  A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, May 18

Endowment Sunday 
Monday, May 19
5:30 p.m.
Outreach Committee and Friends of Uganda (Lowry Room)
Please note rescheduled date due to Memorial Day holiday.
Sunday, May 25
2:00 p.m.
Youth Year End Party (Kelly Home)
Middle school youth, mark your calendars for our year-end celebration! We will have a blast at the Kelly family's home on Sunday, May 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Contact Chaplain HQ or visit the Youth Blog and Calendar for more info!