Thank you to those of you who helped make this years Metropolitan Ministries Food Drive a success!
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 Clarke Hobby talks to attendees during Sunday's Centennial Visioning Project Town Hall. 44 parishioners took part in this first open discussion. Look for details about our next town hall soon (Nov. 28). We hope to see you there.
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We are always looking for church-related pictures to share with the congregation. Submit them to stjohnstampa@gmail.com. __________________
Evangelism: Evangelism is sharing the Good News of God in Christ by word and example, inviting others to become part of the Christian community, and welcoming all people into a loving Christian fellowship...
Say grace before meals - even in restaurants.
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Fri, Nov 18
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Sun, Nov 27
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Funeral Announcement for Betsey Marlowe
Betsey Marlowe died suddenly on Monday, November 14. Her funeral will be at St. John's Church on Friday, November 18 at 11:00 AM.
St. John's Centennial Celebration Kick-off
 This Sunday marks the beginning of our Centennial Celebration. Join with St. John's family as we celebrate a century of memories and tradition of our parish.
Submit a sentence or two about why you love St. John's and we will feature your entry in the Scroll. We hope to create a list of 100 reasons to love St. John's.  We are also hoping parishioners will share their memories and old photos so that we may share them with the congregation as well. Send submissions to stjohnstampa@gmail.com .
St. John's Halloween Carnival, 1935
Sign Up for Angel Tree
 This Sunday we will be in the garth (the courtyard) between services. Parishioners may sign up for their angels - we have 150 children this year! We will also sign up drivers for the day of the party, enlist people to help at the party, as well as take financial donations.
 St. John's Episcopal Book Fair
November 11-17
Shop at Barnes and Noble and the school will receive:
- 20% of in-store sales
- 10% of online sales
- 5% of Nook sales
Make sure you tell them you're from St. John's!
Our Voucher number 10581148
 Advent Wreath Making, Parish Breakfast
Sandwich Sunday this Sunday in the Parish Hall
Join us between services this Sunday at 10:15, for Advent wreath making, breakfast and Sandwich Sunday.
Our annual Advent wreath making party will be taking place in the Parish Hall. Families are invited to use the wreath making kits to create wreaths for their homes. The cost is $5.00 for the kits.
 The youth will actively participate in making the breakfast and serving parishioners. The attendees are treated to a tasty morning meal and fellowship in the Parish Hall. We encourage you to be a part of this multi-generational experience.
 During the wreath making and breakfast, the congregation is invited to participate in Sandwich Sunday where bag lunches are assembled to help feed the hungry at Faith Cafe.
St. John's Choir Auction a Success !
 Accolades to Bill and Christine Henry for hosting the Choir Auction, Friday, November 4th! Thanks go not only to the Henrys, but to the number of St. John's ministries who rallied together to create some very interesting and tempting items for bid. In addition to the Auction Chairperson, Christine Henry, others who made the evening a hit were: Betsy and Andre Ruas, Kris and Victoria Angiulli, Margit Williams, Maria Howey, Carol Ihrig, Emily Levy, Fran Langerfeld, Miriam Faircloth, Nicki Weekes, Pat Rice, Ginny Van Osdol, Carter and Stuart Lindquist, Alliston, Peter and Andrew Duryea and Sharon Stoll. The final grand total $6,685. Entertainment for the evening was provided by: Marty Angiulli, Chip Dugan and Jessica Hollick Contributing ministries were:
- Men's Bible Study (David McLay representative)
- Cookbook Committee (Dottie Webster representative)
- Meals Ministry (Cindy Hadlow representative)
Reminder - Please turn in your pledge cards by November 30th.
Please remember that we are trying to have all of our pledges in b y the end of this month so that our Vestry can have the month of December to prepare a parish budget for next year.
Click here to see the list of ministries supported by the church.
St. John's Choir CDs and Burgert Brothers Calendars Make Great Christmas Gifts (available in the church office.)
 "Magnificat," St. John's Choir's latest CD, has been released. It is a recording of this year's Benefit Concert that has been edited for CD, and features settings of the Magnificat of different musical genres, interspersed with organ solos played by Simon Morley and Simon Jacobs, who accompanied the concert. We are particularly grateful to Eric Stoll who, as well as singing in the performance, acted as recording engineer and producer, and has done an outstanding job. Thanks are due also to Sharon Stoll, who obtained copyright permission from publishers and performing rights. The CD is available through the Parish Office, 259.1570, and is priced at $15. CDs are also available for purchase at www.shop.stollandson.com.
The 2012 Burgert Brothers Calendar
has been printed and St. John's Church (1926) is the featured photograph for the month of April. Donate $15 to the St. John's Centennial Celebration fund and receive this annual Tampa treasure. If you would like to be included in next week's Scroll please email all content to Lionel Lowry at stjohnstampa@gmail.com . |
| Wednesday, November 16
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
| The Holy Eucharist Rite II (Chapel) |
6:30 PM -
8:00 PM
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Wednesday Covered Dish Dinner
and Program followed by a DVD Presentation
"Not a Fan" with discussion following.
 Presenting "Not a Fan," a new small group DVD study from City on a Hill Productions, which contains the following description:
Twenty times in the New Testament, Jesus issued a compelling and challenging invitation to Follow Him. He's not interested in mere fans. He doesn't want enthusiastic admirers. He wants Completely Committed Followers. Based on the engaging approach of Kyle Idleman, this one-of-a-kind small group study examines what it means to deny one's self and truly follow Jesus.
This unconventional small group experience is a cinematic journey through a series of six mini-movies providing a unique perspective to help shape today's believer into a first century Christ-follower.
Follow the journey of Eric Nelson, a man leading a compartmentalized triple life as a pleasure-seeking rebel, a cutthroat corporate executive, and a nominal Christian. When confronted with a near death experience, Eric embarks on a spiritual journey that transforms his commitment to Jesus Christ and tests the faith of his friends and family.
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| Thursday, November 17
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10:00 AM -
10:30 AM | The Holy Eucharist Rite II & Healing (Chapel) |
11:45 AM -
12:45 PM
|  St. John's Men's Thursday Interactive Bible Study in the John Peterson Room on the Middle School Campus, 240 Plant Ave. (The parking is now in the school's parking area across Plant St. under the crosstown.)
Newcomers are always welcome in this group so please invite a friend to join us.
Sandwiches will be provided for $5.00 per person.
Please e-mail mkconstcorp.com or phone Marie @ 831-4696 if you and a friend plan to attend, and let us know if you would like to participate in lunch so we order the correct number of sandwiches.
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12:15 PM -
12:30 PM
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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6:00 PM -
7:30 PM
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 Open Choir Rehearsal
We will hold an open rehearsal here at St. John's as part of our recruitment drive for boy and girl choristers.
We live in an age in which, for many reasons, chorister recruitment has never been harder. We currently have a good and loyal group of boys and girls, but we cannot take it for granted that they will always be there.
Do come along on Thursday 17th, and think about any families you know that have children who may like to join us and encourage them to come. It may well be fun for our own congregation to see what we get up to in rehearsals as we prepare pieces for services and concerts. All are welcome. Contact Simon Morley for further details - 813.397.1012
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| Friday, November 18
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11:00 AM
| Betsey Marlowe's funeral
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Sunday, November 20
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7:45 AM -
8:30 AM
| The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Church)
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9:00 AM -
10:00 AM
| The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Church)
Children's Chapel (Parish Hall)
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| 10:15 AM | Parish Breakfast, Advent Wreath Making, and Sandwich Sunday (the Parish Hall)
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11:15 AM -
12:15 PM
| The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Church)
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5:30 PM -
7:30 PM
|  The Middle School Youth Group
(The Youth House)
Join us for food, fellowship and fun!
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| Monday, November 21
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, November 22
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study
The CWBS is not meeting on Tuesday, November 22.
We will resume on Tuesday, November 29.
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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6:00 PM -
7:30 PM
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Entrepreneurs' Group (Parish Hall)
 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. This group is by application only and restricted to current or emerging entrepreneurs. It is not open to suppliers or just interested parties. Interested parties may be invited to speak to the group.
There are educational components, combined with peer review and support. Please contact Walt Hardenstine at whardenstine@executiveforums.com.
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| Sunday, November 27
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10:15 AM-
11:10 AM
| Children's Christmas Eve Pageant
 Rehearsals for this beloved annual tradition will begin on Sunday, 11/27.
On Saturday, December 10, we will practice and do a performance for our Angel Tree friends. If your child is interested in participating, please email LeeLowry@msn.com.
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| Monday, November 28
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5:30 PM-
7:00 PM
|  Outreach & Friends of Uganda Committee meeting
(the Lowry Room)
We are scheduled to meet on the 4th Monday of the month unless there's a conflict, holiday period, or summer break.
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6:00 PM
| The Centennial Visioning Project Town Hall
 (the Parish Hall)
Please mark your calendar for this important event in the church. We need your input. More details to come.
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| Tuesday, November 29
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11:45 AM
| The Women's Mid Day Bible Study
We will gather in the John Peterson Adult Education Room at the St. John's Middle School campus, 240 Plant Ave. for our final session on John's Gospel.
The Rev. Randy Hehr, will guide us as we reflect on John 21:1-25 and on the culmination of our year long study of John. We will be beginning a new study, "God Calls Us, Then and Now: Meeting Women in Scripture," beginning Tuesday, January 17. We invite all who have participated in the past and any of you who have considered coming to join us for this final session on John and to mark you calendars for January 17.
If you would like to participate in a sandwich and salad lunch at a cost of $5, please email Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com. Feel free to bring your lunch or abstain, too. Our sessions conclude at 1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you Nov. 29 and in January. .
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| Friday, December 2
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7:00 PM
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 Soirée
At the home of Ron & Mary Hulse
4912 Lyford Cay Road
Bring an hors d'oeuvre and the beverage of your choosing. Please RSVP to Mary Hulse at 813.286.1121 by November 30.
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| Thursday, December 8
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7:00 PM
|  F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Couples Christmas Dinner
Dads, you and your spouse are invited to join us for dinner at the restaurant Cheap! in SoHo to celebrate the Christmas season.
If you would like to be a part of the dinner please email Lionel Lowry at lionel@firsthook.com .
(Fathers Accountable To Healthy Enduring Relationships & Spirituality.) |
| Saturday, December 10
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10:00 AM -
1:00 PM
| Angel Tree Party and
Christmas Pageant
We will serve a light breakfast as guests arrive and have their photo taken with St. Nick. Children will make Christmas ornaments and cards for their families.
At 11:00 we will present our Christmas pageant followed by lunch and DJ party in the Parish Hall. Before they leave, each family will receive their gifts and a Christmas dinner to take home for the holiday.
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| Sunday, December 18
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11:15 AM
| The Orleanians & the 24th Annual Hillsborough River and Waterways Cleanup 
Following the parish breakfast New Orleanian members and their families will take part in this annual event. More details to come.
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