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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...
Build genuine relationships. Your example will inspire.
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Wednesday Lenten Dinner Series Begins Tonight
What Lent Really Means to Us
Wednesday, February 29
Dinner: 6:00 PM, Program: 6:45 PM
The Parish Hall
The Lenten Dinner Series will begin on Wednesday, February 29 with a group discussion facilitated by Paul Game about "What Lent Really Means to Us," how we change our behavior and why, and the historical foundation for this practice. A home-cooked meal will be provided and child care will be available.
Who Is Forgiveness For, and What Do We Get When We Give It?
Wednesdays, March 7, 14 and 28, Dinner: 6:00 PM, Program: 6:45 PM
The Parish Hall
A three-part series facilitated by Arthur Taylor. Forgiveness 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 series about what the American theologian Reinhold Neibuhr calls "the final form of love." A home-cooked meal will be provided and child care will be available.
Hearts for Healing
Wed, March 21
Potluck Supper: 6:30 PM, Program: 7:00 PM (note later time)
The Parish Hall
A presentation by Barbara and Bill McGowan, founders and leaders of a long-standing prayer ministry providing one-on one prayer sessions upon request They will help us consider how we can lead ourselves and others to forgive and to heal memories through prayer. Discussion will follow.
CHILD CARE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED ON 3/21 AND DINNER IS POTLUCK.
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Lenten Meditations
Many of your fellow parishioners reflected on selected passages from the Bible, and the results of their prayerful thought has been captured in the 2012 Lenten Meditation booklet. Please pick one up at the Church this week, or download the booklet as a PDF from the church website at www.StJohnsTampa.org.
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Go Bowling with the Orleanians!
Friday, March 9, 6:00 PM
 Splitsville, 615 Channelside Drive Splitsville will be the venue for hanging out with friends from St. John's as well as displaying your stellar (and not so stellar) bowling skills. The cost will be $20-25 per individual to bowl, and there will be prizes for the best and worst scores.
The Orleanians are a group of young St. John's parishioners who gather for fellowship on a regular basis. If you have questions or would like to be added to the mailing list for the Orleanians, please contact Dax Nelson at daxnelson@daxnelsonlaw.com or Crystal Madani at crystal-madani@hotmail.com.
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Music at St. John's
Palm Sunday, April 1, at 5:00 PM
The Church
The adult choristers of St. John's Choir will present a concert performance of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem. Composed between 1887 and 1890, this famous and haunting setting of the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead is the best-known of his large works. The most famous movement is the soprano aria "Pie Jesu." In 1924, the work was performed at Fauré's own funeral. It was not performed in the United States until 1931, and only then at a student concert at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. Do join us for this concert, which will be a fitting way to mark the beginning of Holy Week.
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Two Summer Trips Planned for High School Youth Sharp Top Cove, GA, July 22 - 29 with YoungLife Orlando, FL, July 11 - 14 with Impact Ministries
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 this Saturday, March 3. We need to hear from you now.
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100 Reasons to Love St. John's
"I love St. John's because we have four incredibly bright and gifted priests. Father Doug, Father Randy, Father Chip and Mother Stefanie send powerful, relevant, inspiring messages in their sermons each week, which make me look forward to returning next week!" -Dr. John Reffue
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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Car Damaged After Sunday Services
On Sunday, February 26 around noon, a car parked on the street across from the church was damaged. The rear view mirror came off as a result of contact with a passing car. If you know anything about this incident, please contact the Church office. We want to be good neighbors and respect our fellow block residents so we can maintain the positive relationships we have formed over the years.
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Wanted: Home VisitorsDo you have the time to visit a home-bound parishioner one or more times per month? Please contact Mary Hulse at mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com with questions or to give your time. Our parish family needs you!
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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 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 29
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12:15 PM-
12:45 PM | The Holy Eucharist Rite II (The Chapel) |
| Thursday, March 1
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10:00 AM -
10:30 AM | The Holy Eucharist Rite II & Healing (The Chapel) |
 11:45 AM-
12:45 PM
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St. John's Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch
(St. John's School Middle Div., The Peterson Room)
Doug Remer, Rector at St. John's, will facilitate a discussion of the Beatitude "Blessed are the Merciful." 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 if you would like lunch. Parking is in the school's parking area across Plant St. under the Selmon Crosstown Expressway.
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12:15 PM -
12:30 PM
| Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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| Friday, March 2
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
| Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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| Saturday, March 3
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| Sunday, March 4
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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
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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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5:30 PM
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Middle School Youth Group
(St. John's Middle Division, The Youth House)
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7:45PM -
8:45 PM
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High School Youth Bible Study
(St. John's Middle Division, The Youth House)
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| Monday, March 5
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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| Tuesday, March 6
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6:45 AM-
8:00 AM
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study
(St. John's School Middle Div, The Peterson Room)
A study of the Gospel of John will continue through March 20, then on March 27, the group will begin a study of Isaiah. 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 (The Chapel)
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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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