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We are always looking for church-related pictures to share with the congregation. Submit them to LLowry@stjohnstampa.org __________________
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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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is a Hit!
  Last night nearly 100 parishioners enjoyed pancakes flipped by the FATHERS Ministry as well as delicious red beans and rice and the traditional Mardi Gras King Cake to celebrate the final evening before the holy season of Lent. Thanks to all who put the event together! Eating together is one of the ways we create communion and fellowship at St. John's. |
Wednesday Lenten Dinner Series: February 29, March 7, 14 & 28
Dinner at 6:00 PM, Program Begins at 6:45 PM
 "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?"
This three-part series facilitated by Arthur Taylor will begin on March 7. 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 childcare will be available.
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New High School Youth Bible Study a Success The first High School Bible Study was so successful that the group will meet regularly on Sundays.
Conducted in the Lectio Divina format, this Bible study is more about conversation than it is a lecture. Join Mother Stefanie Taylor Sunday, March 4, 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM at the Youth House by St. John's Middle Division to learn more about your faith and your God in a casual, small group setting.
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Adult Confirmation Classes Continue Join us for adult confirmation classes this Sunday, February 26 at 10:15 AM. Classes continue through Sunday, March 25 and 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.
Participants will be presented to the Bishop for confirmation or reception during the 9:00 AM service here in St. John's Church on the fifth Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2012.
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No Outreach/Friends of Uganda Meeting in February
The February 27 meeting of the Outreach Committee has been cancelled, since Peggy Curlin, Leland Baldwin and Sally Thompson will be visiting Bishop Masereka & Mama Stella in Kasese, Uganda.
 We ask for your prayers over Peggy, Leland and Sally during their mission trip to Uganda. We look forward to hearing about our Kamaiba friends and the Bishop's Medical Center progress when they return in March.
We will have reports from the Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation and Kamaiba Primary School (St. John's sister school) at the March 26 meeting.
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Two Summer Trips Planned for High School Youth
Sharp Top Cove, GA, July 22 - 29 St. John's Youth will join Young Life once again for a week long camp that will change your life, and if it's not life changing, it will at least be the most FUN you've ever had! Cost and details to be re leased by Young Life soon, but sign up now to reserve your spot.
Mission Trip to Orlando, FL, July 11 - 14:
We will be working with Impact Ministries on this half-week mission to do Hands On Home Repair in Orange and Seminole Counties, home repair projects designed with high school students in mind. The website for Impact Ministries is www.impactflorida.org. The cost for the trip is $195 and meals, group activities, worship and Bible study are all part of this servant ministry experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about what it's like to be a disciple of Christ!
Email Mother Stefanie Taylor at STaylor@stjohnstampa.org to sign up. The deadline to reserve a spot for the Orlando trip has been extended to March 3, we need to hear from you now.
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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 in honor of our Centennial. We also hope parishioners will share their memories and photos so that we may share them with the congregation. Send submissions to LLowry@stjohnstampa.org.
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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 our little ones and we want to celebrate their birth with a meal from the Newborn Celebration Ministry.
Please contact Tweed Eckhard at 743.1494 or Vera Farmen at 434.6771 to tell us about a newborn that has joined our church family or if you would like to volunteer as part of our ministry. We would love your assistance.
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Mark Your Calendar for SJE Vacation Bible School: June 18 - 21
 Please join us for a special fun-filled week including a family party on Thursday night, June 21.
Contact Leland Baldwin 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 prayerfully consider 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! 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 at 813.259.1570 or by e-mail at 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 them in the 2012 yearly budget.
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If you would like your information to be included in next week's Scroll, please email all content by Monday at noon to Lee Lowry at LLowry@stjohnstampa.org.
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| Wednesday, February 22
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Ash Wednesday Church Service Schedule7:00 AM - The Holy Eucharist (The Chapel) 12:15 PM - The Holy Eucharist (The Church) 5:30 PM - The Holy Eucharist (The Church) 7:00 PM - The Holy Eucharist with music (The Church) Ash Wednesday School Service Schedule
8:00 AM - The Holy Eucharist (The Church) 9:45 AM - The Holy Eucharist (The Middle Division, Price Chapel)
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| Thursday, February 23
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10:00 AM -
10:30 AM | The Holy Eucharist Rite II & Healing (The Chapel) |
12:15 PM -
12:30 PM
| Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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6:30 PM
| Tampa Deanery General Committee Meeting
(St Andrew's Episcopal Church, 509 E. Twiggs St.)
The Tampa Deanery project for 2012, as well as probably for 2013 and 2014, is to build a new church for Santa Cruz (Holy Cross) Episcopal Church in the sugar mill (Ingenio) town of Santa Fe on the edge of the city of San Pedro de Macorís (pop ~ 250,000).
There will be five teams. The three Santa Cruz teams will stay at the Bishop Kellogg Center in San Pedro, and the San Pedro y San Pablo team will stay at the Bishop Holly dorms at the Diocesan Center in Santo Domingo. Team dates are as follows: Team I (Santa Cruz) - June 9-16; Team II (Santa Cruz) - June 16-23; Team III (San Pedro y San Pablo) - June 23-30; Team IV (Santa Cruz) - June 23-30; Team V (Santa Cruz)- July 7-14.
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| Friday, February 24
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
| The Holy Eucharist - St. Matthias (The Chapel)
Feast Day Facts: According to Acts 1, in the days following the Ascension of Jesus, two men were nominated to replace Judas: "Joseph called Barsabbas (also called Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, 'Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which of these two you have chosen to assume the task of this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside.' Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles." (Acts 1:23-26)
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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 at mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com or call the Crowders at 837.2302
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| Saturday, February 25
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10:00 AM -
11:15 AM
| Altar Guild Information Session (The Church)
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, so we will have an idea how many plan to attend.
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| Sunday, February 26
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7:45 AM -
8:30 AM
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The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (The Church)
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9:00 AM -
10:00 AM
| The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (The Church)
Children's Chapel (The Parish Hall)
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11:15 AM -
12:15 PM
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The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (The Church)
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6:30 PM
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High School Youth Group
(PDQ, 2207 South Dale Mabry Highway)
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| Monday, February 27
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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| Tuesday, February 28
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 6:45 AM-
8:00 AM
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study
(St. John's School Middle Division, The Peterson Room)
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 Division 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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11:45 AM-
1:00 PM
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Women's Mid Day Bible Study
(St. John's School Middle Division, The Peterson Room)
WMDBS will 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 questions or would like more information, contact Sally Wiley at 813.253.3906. |
12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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 6:00 PM -
7:30 PM
| The Entrepreneurs' Group
(The Parish Hall)
This group is by application only and is restricted to current or emerging entrepreneurs. It is not open to suppliers or just interested parties, however, interested parties may be invited to speak to the group. Contact Walt Hardenstine at whardenstine@executiveforums.com.
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| Sunday, March 11
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 4:00 PM
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The 7th Annual Mission Possible Talent Show
(St. John's School Middle Division, The Gym)
Mission Possible is full of fun, laughter, dancing, singing, piano, and much more. All proceeds from this event support the mission work of St John's Parish Church and Day School.
The show begins at 4:00 PM. All performers and participants must arrive at 2:45 PM unless previously excused by Mother Taylor or Leland Baldwin. There is a mandatory dress rehearsal on Friday, March 9 at 12:15 PM for all performers as well as set-up and decoration helpers. All participants are responsible for contributing a dessert that serves 24 or for making a financial contribution toward the purchase of pizza.
If you are interested in being in or helping with the 7th Annual Talent Show, please email lelandtbaldwin@aol.com. We need lots of help to make this event a success.
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10:15 AM