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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...
"Recognize opportunities for evangelism when they happen."
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Scheduled Events
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Wed, Feb 15
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Thu, Feb 16
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Fri, Feb 17
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Sun, Feb 19
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Mon, Feb 20
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Tue, Feb 21
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Fri, Feb 24
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Sat, Feb 25
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Tue, Feb 28
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Wed, Feb 29
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Sun, Mar 11
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 Parish Breakfast and Sandwich Sunday This Sunday
Join us for breakfast in the Parish Hall this Sunday at 10:15 AM. Breakfast will be prepared, in part, by our youth groups. This is a great time to enjoy fellowship and a tasty meal.
Sandwich Sunday will occur at the same time as the breakfast. You are invited to help prepare food for Faith Café.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is February 21 at 6:00 PM
 Join us in the Parish Hall for our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner. The price is $5.00 per person or $10 for a family. The F.A.T.H.E.R.S. and other volunteers of all ages will be working hard to cook and serve for you. Red beans and rice will be on the menu as well. This is a fun way to kick off the Lenten season.
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 Newcomers' Pictures this Sunday
Please come to the Garth (courtyard) Sunday, February 19 after the 7:45 AM or 9:00 AM service to have your pictures taken. If you are new to the parish, we would love to post your picture on the bulletin board and in the Weekly Wednesday Scroll. Welcome to St. John's!
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Journey to Adulthood Informational Meeting 2/19/2012
Come one, come all, to an informational meeting regarding Rite 13, J2A (Journey to Adulthood). The meeting will be during the Parish Breakfast in the Lowry Room. Grab your food and join us.
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Lenten Dinner Series - February 29, March 7, 14 and 28
 "What Lent Really Means to Us"
The Lenten Dinner Series will begin on Wednesday, February 29, with a group discussion facilitated by Paul Game about what Lent really means to each of us, how we change our behavior and why, and the historical foundation for this practice.
"Who is Forgiveness For? What do We Get When We Give it?"
The three-part series, facilitated by Arthur Taylor, will begin on March 7, as we approach Lent, the season for Christians to mourn the sins of the past and, in doing so, regain the hope for future salvation and wholeness. Forgiveness, like many Christian values, fits perfectly into our Lenten season. But how does it fit into our own lives, our relationships, and our personal sense of right and wrong? Please join together around these challenging questions, in a three-part series about what the American theologian Reinhold Neibuhr calls "the final form of love." A home-cooked meal will be provided each evening and child care will be available.
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High School Youth Bible Study Will Meet Weekly on Sundays We had a great first get-together last week. The Bible Study was so successful that we decided that we will meet on a weekly basis on Sundays.
Join us this Sunday, February 19, at 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM at the Youth House by St. John's Middle School. Bible Study is done in the Lectio Divina format, meaning it's more about conversation than a lecture. Please join if you're interested in learning more about your faith and your God in a casual, small group setting. Peace - Stef
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Adult Confirmation Classes Continue this Sunday at 10:15 AM
 Join us for adult confirmation classes this Sunday. Classes continue through Sunday, March 25. These classes will offer an opportunity for adults to learn or relearn something of the history, worship and traditions of the Anglican Communion and its American branch, the Episcopal Church.
You will be presented to the Bishop for confirmation or reception during the service to be held here in St. John's Church at 9:00 AM on the fifth Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2012.
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No Outreach/Friends of Uganda Meeting in February
At the January monthly Outreach-FOU meeting, we decided to cancel the February 27th meeting since Peggy Curlin, Leland Baldwin and Sally Thompson will be visiting Bishop Masereka & Mama Stella in Kasese, Uganda.
We will have reports from the Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation and Kamaiba Primary School (St. John's sister school) at the March 26th meeting.
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 Please Bring Your Palm Sunday Crosses to the Church Office
In preparation for Ash Wednesday we are collecting palm crosses in the church office. Please bring yours by when you have the chance.
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Welcome St. John's New Communications Director, Lee Lowry
 Lee Lowry has just been named the new Communications Director for St. John's Church and School.
In her professional life before retiring to stay home with her family in 2004, Lee was the Managing Director of American Stage Theatre in St. Petersburg, where her responsibilities included creating or guiding all aspects of marketing, communications, fundraising and financial oversight and reporting for the company's more than $1 million budget. Her children Lillie and Laander are at St. John's Parish Day School in Forms VII and III respectively. She celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with her husband Lionel in 2011 and they have both been members of St. John's Church since 1996. Lee currently serves as the Community Vice President of The Junior League of Tampa and will serve as the League's President in 2013-2014.
"I'm happy to take on this opportunity, and look forward to bringing the school and church closer together, increasing our sense of community through better communication," Lee says. She will begin in the position on Thursday, February 16th.
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There are TWO incredible trips open for high school youth this summer:
1) Sharp Top Cove: St. John's Youth will join Young Life once again for a week long camp that will change your life! Seriously, if it's not life changing-it will at least be the most FUN you've ever had. The trip will be July 22nd-29th and we are going to Sharp Top Cove in Georgia!!! Cost and specific details have not been released by Young Life yet but we have been invited to go along with them and I thought you would want to have the dates. Please email me and let me know you want to come so that I can reserve your spots... did you hear that, Alex Lutton and Savannah Walker? You must email me and let me know you want to go!!
2) Mission Trip to Orlando, Florida: We will be working with Impact Ministries on this half week mission. The website for this group is: www.impactflorida.org. The dates for this trip are July 11-14th and the cost is $195. To reserve your spot I need you to email me by February 20th. Please do not miss out on this opportunity to serve and learn more and more about what it's like to be disciples of Christ!
SO... summer is shaping up to be BIG FUN!! Don't miss out by forgetting to email me and reserve your spot!!! - Stef
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SPECIAL REQUEST FOR MISSION TO UGANDA!
Three ladies from St. John's will visit Kamaiba, our sister school in Uganda in February. Leland Baldwin, Sally Thompson and Peggy Curlin are leaving Feb. 20 and need our help with donating supplies to the Kamaiba students. Please bring any of the following items to any school campus office or the church office by Feb. 15:
- Crayola crayons (this brand holds up best in the heat)
- large index cards
- post-it notes
- frisbees
- pencils
- inflatable balls (deflated)
- silly putty
- travel-size shampoos, lotions, soaps
- notes and pictures (for our sister school friends)
We look forward to making our sister school connections even stronger through this exciting visit!
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100 Reasons to Love St. John's
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.
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Having a Baby?
If you or someone you know in our parish is having a baby, please let us know.
St. John's loves their little ones and wants to celebrate their birth. The Newborn Celebration Ministry volunteers will bring them a meal. If you would like to be part of our ministry, we would love your assistance.
Please contact Tweed Eckhard at 743.1494 or Vera Farmen 434.6771.
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Mark Your Calendar Now for Vacation Bible School
 Save the dates for VBS, June 18 - 21.
Please join us for a special fun filled week, and a great family party Thursday night on June 21.
Contact Leland for details or to confirm your child's participation at lelandtbaldwin@aol.com .
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Please Turn in Your Pledge Card So That We May Accurately Budget for 2012
Please take a few moments to consider prayerfully your pledge to St. John's Church for 2012. Your promise to support our parish financially will help St. John's continue to provide a strong and vibrant spiritual home for our community of believers and to pursue our mission of ministering to those in spiritual and physical need. Please remember that parishioner giving accounts for 100% of our parish's budget! Annual pledges are critical to our ability to cover the expenses of our daily operations and minister to those both within and beyond our parish. It really does take every member to ensure that we continue to grow and nurture St. John's parish, just as prior generations have done for us! All we ask is that you give what you can.
Please contact parish administrator, Debbie Huelsman, by phone: 813.259.1570 or by e-mail: dhuelsman@stjohnstampa.org to give your 2012 Every Member pledge to St. John's Parish. Our goal is to receive all pledges now, in order to ensure that the Finance Committee can include it in the 2012 yearly budget for St. John's Parish.
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If you would like to be included in next week's Scroll please email all content to Lionel Lowry at stjohnstampa@gmail.com .
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| Wednesday, February 15
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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
 "A CLOSEUP VIEW OF CHRISTIAN - MUSLIM CONFRONTATION IN ENGLAND" The Wednesday Night Potluck Bible Study Group will have a guest speaker, The Rev. Andrew Heyes, rector of St. Clement's, Tampa. Heyes, a Brit, after attending seminary at Oxford, England became the rector of a parish in the Manchester, England region when the riots of 2001, based on religious issues, broke out within the area. The Rev. Heyes will share his personal experiences and insights associated with the heated confrontation centered on tensions between Muslims and non-Muslims within the community. Rev. Heyes was interviewed by the media on this subject last year, during the controversies associated with an Ocala, Florida pastor who intended to burn the Koran publicly. Q & A will follow the presentation.
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| Thursday, February 16
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10:00 AM -
10:30 AM | The Holy Eucharist Rite II & Healing (Chapel) |
11:45 AM-
12:45 PM
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St. John's Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch  will be held in the John Peterson Room on the Middle School Campus, 240 Plant Ave. (parking is now in the school's parking area across Plant St. under the crosstown).
The topic is the Beatitudes and Andrew Heyes, Rector, St. Clement's Episcopal Church will facilitate. Newcomers are always welcome in this group so please invite a friend to join us. Sandwiches will be provided for $5 per person. Please e-mail mkconstcorp@aol.com or phone Marie at 831.4696.
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12:15 PM -
12:30 PM
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Friday, February 17
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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7:00 PM
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F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Couple's Karaoke Party
 Please RSVP for our Couple's Karaoke Party at Wings Gone Wild. The cost is $20 per couple. We had a great time last year. This is a good opportunity for your spouse to bond with the group. Feel free to sing or just watch - this is high-brow entertainment at its best. Contact Lionel at lionel@firsthook.com.
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| Sunday, February 19
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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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11:15 AM -
12:15 PM
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The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Church)
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5:30 PM -
7:30 PM
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Middle School Youth Group
will meet at the Youth House
Please join us for food, fellowship, and fun!
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7:45 PM -
8:45 PM
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High School Youth Bible Study Located at the Youth House by St. John's Middle School.
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| Monday, February 20
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All Day
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The Parish Offices are Closed for Presidents Day
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, February 21
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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 AM 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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4:00 PM
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 The St. John's Book Club
(The Lowry Room)
Katy Spriggs will lead the discussion of The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan. Everyone is invited to attend. Books are available for purchase in the church office.
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6:00 PM
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
(Parish Hall)
$5 per person or $10 per family
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| Friday, February 24
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7:00 PM
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Soiree'
Join us at the home of
Betty & Bob Crowder
5311 S. Cresent Drive
RSVP to Mary Hulse :mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com or call the Crowder's at 837-2302
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| Saturday, February 25
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10:00 AM -
11:15 AM
| Altar Guild Information Session
Father Remer will conduct an Altar Guild Information Session in the Church.
Any questions you have ever wanted to ask about WHO or WHAT or WHY or WHERE or WHEN or HOW, this is your chance.
RSVP to Peggy Curlin at pcurlin@verizon.net by Sunday, February 19, so we will have an idea how many plan to attend.
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| Tuesday, February 28
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11:45 AM-
1:00 PM
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Women's Mid Day Bible Study
WMDBS will meet in the John Peterson Adult Education Room at the Middle School campus (240 Plant Ave.) to continue our study, "God Calls Then and Now: Meeting Women in Scripture." Lisa Leal, a faithful member of our group and a member of the committee who researched and planned this semester's topic, will guide our study of Mary, Jesus' mother, and her cousin Elizabeth as revealed in Luke 1:5-66.
Please consider joining us. Newcomers are always welcome. 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. Parking is available in front of the school and under the Crosstown Expressway in a dedicated school lot accessible from Plant Ave. If you have question or would like more information, contact Sally Wiley at 813.253.3906. |
| Wedesday, February 29 - Ash Wednesday
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| Ash Wednesday Church Service Schedule
7:00 AM - The Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
12:15 PM - The Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 PM - The Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
7:00 PM - The Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
Ash Wednesday School Service Schedule
8:00 AM - The Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
9:45 AM - The Holy Eucharist (Middle School)
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| Sunday, March 11
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3:00 PM
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The 7th Annual Mission Possible Talent Show
 This event is full of fun, laughter, dancing, singing, piano, and much more. All proceeds from this event support mission work of St John's Parish and Day School.
If you are interested in being in the 7th Annual Talent Show or helping with it please email lelandtbaldwin@aol.com.
Mother Taylor and I look forward to another super event, but we cannot do it alone, we need a great deal of help. Thank you in advance. - Leland
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The Career Transition Ministry