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...
"Bumper stickers can share the good word just as easily as your football team alliance."
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St. John's Annual Meeting, Sunday January 22
Don't miss the St. John's Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 22 after the combined 10:00 AM service. The Annual Report will be distributed, and there will be discussion of the 2011 finances as well as the election of four new vestry members for 2012. Brunch will be served.
Youth Confirmation Classes Begin January 15
 Classes for youth leading to Confirmation in the Episcopal Church will begin on Sunday, January 15, for young people who are in at least the sixth grade. These classes offer instruction in the traditions, history, theology, and worship practices of the Episcopal Church. Confirmation by the Right Reverend Dabney T. Smith, Bishop of Southwest Florida, will be on our parish's Centennial Celebration Sunday, May 6, at 9:00, followed by a reception in Rudisill Parish Hall.
These classes, led by Father Connelly, Mother Taylor, and Ms. Baldwin, will be conducted as a part of our Sunday School program, meeting in Discovery House from 10:15 until 11:00. Parents should plan to attend the first class. If you are interested in being confirmed, please contact the parish offices to enroll via e-mail at dhueslman@stjohnstampa.org, or by telephone at 259.1570. If you have any questions about confirmation, please feel free to be in touch with Father Connelly, Mother Taylor, or Ms. Baldwin.
For more information and a list of dates, please go to the St. John's website.
100 Reasons to Love St. John's, Continued
St. John's is very meaningful to me for many reasons, among them:
- a wonderful group of very close friends
- the ministries, especially CWBS and Outreach
- getting involved in Faith Café, helping with our commitment to serve
- lunch there two days a month and through that getting to know new and long-time members of the parish whom I had not known.
- the first-class music program--Simon, the choir members, and each of their evensongs and concerts.
- the diverse styles of the clergy
- ironing linens for Altar Guild (yes, I love it)
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. Send submissions to stjohnstampa@gmail.com.
 Our Vestry Slate Bios have been posted on our Website
Please go to our website to see the bios of our 2012 vestry candidates.
The candidates are:
- Thad Bereday
- Hugh Cruse
- Frank Hancock
- Steve Leal
- Kristi Salzer
- Bill Sansone
- Eric Williams
- India Witte
If you are an active, confirmed member of St. John's Church, you are eligible to vote in the upcoming election. Early voting will take place on January 8 and 15. The final vote will occur during the Annual Meeting on January 22.
Communications Director for the School and Church Wanted
St. John's Parish and School are looking to hire a communications director. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative and will be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in independent schools or the non-profit sector is preferred, as is comfort working within a community of faith. Excellent writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with multiple constituencies are essential. Strong planning skills, an ability to balance competing priorities, and a talent for staying calm on deadline are also beneficial. Excellent computer skills are required. Web design and graphic design expertise are preferred, as well as basic photographic skills. A Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years professional experience in public relations, communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Please submit resumes to stjohnstampa@gmail.com.
If you would like to be included in next week's Scroll please email all content to Lionel Lowry at stjohnstampa@gmail.com . |
| Wednesday, January 4
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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
The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem, a video, will be shown during group sessions beginning on Wednesday, January 4, 2012.
The video leads the attendees over a course of sessions to examine the geographical, cultural, and historical settings of the events that resulted in the birth of the Christ Child and, ultimately, to help participants see themselves in the story.
The focal Scripture texts will be Luke and Matthew's accounts of the Annunciation, Mary's visit with Elizabeth, Joseph's dream of an angel, the walk to Bethlehem, and the visits of the shepherds
and, later, the magi.
On January 4, Session 3 considers Mary's visit with Elizabeth. Session 4 will look at the actual journey to Bethlehem. Session 5 will take us to the manger and to the shepherds' fields.
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| Thursday, January 5
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10:00 AM -
10:30 AM | The Holy Eucharist Rite II & Healing (Chapel) |
12:15 PM -
12:30 PM
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Friday, January 6
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| 7:00 PM |  Circle Cocktail Party
At the home of Sarah & Duncan Evans, co-hosted by Rick & Tweed Eckhard
Contact Betsy Graham at betsygraham@verizon.net with questions or to make sure you are on our mailing list.
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| Sunday, January 8
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7:45 AM -
8:30 AM
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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
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0-2 year olds - Nursery w/
babysitters 3-4 year olds - Room 123 5-6 year olds - Room 124 2nd-3rd grade - Room 128 4th -5th grade - Room 126
aka "THE 45 CLUB" 6th, 7th & 8th grade -
downstairs Discovery house 9th,10th, 11th & 12th -
upstairs Discovery House Pageant Rehearsal - Church
Adult Education
The Round Table - Meets in the Library F.A.T.H.E.R.S. - Meets in the Headmaster's Office
The Parents' Ministry - Meets in the Lowry Room
The Forum - Meets in the Parish Hall
The Forum: Outreach Committee members are introducing the parish to the ministries supported by St. John's under the Outreach and Evangelism Commission. Sunday's topic introduces Faith Café and Sandwich Sunday.
ˇ Faith Café is a program which serves our neighbors in need, offering food and referral to other organizations.
ˇ Sandwich Sunday is a collective effort of the entire parish (on the third Sunday of every month) to provide sandwiches and goodies for distribution at Faith Café as a "take away meal."
Please join us to hear from fellow parishioners, find out what we do and what you can do to continue to support us.
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10:30 AM
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The Caregiver Support Group
if you have questions.
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11:15 AM -
12:15 PM
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The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Church)
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| Monday, January 9
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, January 10
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6:45 AM-
8:00 AM
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study
 Our study of the Gospel of John will continue through March 20. On March 27 we will begin a study of Isaiah.
CWBS meets on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. in the John Peterson Adult Education Room at the St. John's Middle School campus, 240 Plant Ave. All women of St. John's (and their friends) are invited to join this dynamic group for prayer, lively discussion, faith and fellowship. After a light breakfast, scripture and selected topics of interest are explored in new and creative ways. Members take turns serving as discussion facilitator.
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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)
 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. |
| Tuesday, January 17
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11:45 AM
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The Women's Mid Day Bible Study
On Tuesday, January 17, the Women's Mid Day Bible Study will meet at 11:45 a.m. to begin a new study for winter/spring, "God Calls Us,Then and Now: Meeting Women in Scripture." One of our members, Winkie Game, will facilitate our first meeting, an introduction to Rebecca, using Genesis 25:19-34 and 27:1-29 as our focus. There will be opportunity for participation and discussion as we consider how God worked in Rebecca's life in the ancient land of Canaan and what we might glean from her experience that has meaning for us today. Over the next four months each time we meet we will be studying one or two different Biblical women and be led by a different facilitator.
If you have never joined us before, consider yourself especially invited. We are also looking forward to welcoming any and all who have been part of our study over the last four years. We will be meeting at 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the John Peterson Adult Education Room at the Middle School campus, 240 Plant Ave., on alternate Tuesdays. (Parking is available in front of the school building and under the Crosstown Expressway in a dedicated school lot accessible from Plant Ave.) If you would like to participate in an optional sandwich and salad lunch at a cost of $5.00, please email Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Sally Wiley at 813.253.3906.
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A Caregiver Support Group has been formed for those who are taking care of parents, spouses or others by providing ongoing care. The purpose of the group is to share experiences, resources and support for those in a similar situation.