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We are always looking for church-related pictures to share with the congregation. Submit them to LLowry@stjohnstampa.org
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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 a blessing before each meal, even when you are at a restaurant.
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Mission Possible Raises More Than $2,000 for SJE Mission Work!
  
More than 40 performances by over 100 children from St. John's Church and School wowed the audience at the 2012 Mission Possible Talent Show, held Sunday, March 11, at the school's Middle Division Gym. Our talented children played instruments like piano, violin and guitar, sang songs, did tumbling and dance demonstrations and even created skits and stand-up comedy routines to help raise money for our friends in Uganda and the Dominican Republic. Thanks to Leland Baldwin for organizing and introducing the acts, as well as to Debra Schrils for being Leland's co-emcee, and to Rick and Maggie McClintock for their directorial and stage management assistance.
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Let There Be Light: Solar Panels at Kamaiba School  In a place with no reliable electricity, the solar panels donated by St. John's Church and School have made it possible for students to study in their library even past dark. Above you can see the Reverend Benjamin Bwambale, Kamaiba Head Teacher, flipping the switch to turn on the lights. Also above is a photo of one of the panels that sit atop the library building. Our ministry makes a real difference in the lives of the students and you will hear more about it in the months to come, Past and present Kamaiba sponsors are invited to join us for a celebratory dinner on Sunday, March 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Rudisill Parish Hall. Come hear about the recent trip and about the success stories from Kamaiba that are happening thanks to our help. Later this year, a parish- and school-wide Ugandan dinner and celebration is planned to recognize the 50th anniversary of Uganda's independence on October 9, 2012. RSVP by Wednesday, March 21 to Peggy Curlin at pcurlin@verizon.net or 813.287.0176. There is no charge to attend. We hope to see you there.
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Save the Date for a Centennial Celebration!
 Sunday Evening, May 6
We will cap off our Centennial with a celebratory dinner, featuring special guest the Right Reverend Dabney Smith, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this big event in the life of our Parish! More information will be available soon.
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Wednesday Lenten Dinner Series Continues Tonight
Who Is Forgiveness For, and What Do We Get When We Give It?
Wednesday, March 14
Dinner: 6:00 PM, Program: 6:45 PM
The Rudisill Parish Hall
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 a discussion facilitated by Arthur Taylor about what the American theologian Reinhold Neibuhr calls "the final form of love." A home-cooked meal and child care will be available.
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 Outreach Committee
and Friends of Uganda Meeting
Monday, March 26, 5:30 PM
The Lowry Room
On the agenda will be a discussion of continuing activities for the 2012 year. Meetings are scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month during the school year. Remaining scheduled dates through May are April 23 and May 28. If you have any items to be discussed and cannot attend, or for more information, contact Sally Thompson at 254.3009 or tampasal@verizon.net.
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Moms in Prayer
Prayer Breakfast, Friday, March 30
Did you know that moms from all three school campuses meet on a weekly basis to pray for their children and for St. John's? You are invited to the home of Anne Baldy from 8:15 to 9:30 AM on March 30, the Friday after St. John's spring break, for a time of fellowship. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Moms in Prayer. If you have questions or need directions, please contact Anne at annetrey@verizon.net.
Behold, what manner of love the Father has given us that we should be called the children of God! And that is who we are! - I John 3:1
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Maundy Thursday Vigil
Thursday, April 5, 8:00 PM to Friday, April 6, 7:00 AM
The Church
We are looking for volunteers to participate in our annual Maundy Thursday Vigil, which begins on April 5 immediately following the Maundy Thursday service. The Vigil will take place in the chapel and will continue throughout the night until 7:00 AM Morning Prayer. Each volunteer will be responsible for an assigned reading(s) during one hour of the Vigil. If you are interested in participating, please contact Nicholas Nitch at nnitch@tampabay.rr.com and let him know for which hour you would like to sign up. For security purposes, we ask that our male volunteers sign up for the later hours of the night. For a full description of the Vigil, please click here http://stjohnstampa.org/index.php/news/general-news/150-maundy-thursday-vigil. All parishioners are encouraged to attend the Maundy Thursday Vigil even if they do not wish to participate formally.
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Please Complete the Visioning Survey!
The St. John's Visioning Group sent out a survey last week to gather feedback from St. John's parishioners on various aspects of our church life. Your participation is important and will be helpful to the Visioning Group in identifying areas of focus and in formulating specific recommendations as St. John's enters its second century. The survey was sent to your e-mail of record. If you did not receive the survey, please contact the Parish offices to confirm your email address. For those who do not have access to a computer, hard copies of the survey are available in the Parish offices.
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Chance Drawing to Benefit St. John's School
The SJE Parents' Club is proud to announce the 2012 Chance Drawing for $5,000 in gas, fifty $100 gift cards, to be honored at Radiant Food Stores, GasKwick and Marathon locations, compliments of Radiant Food Stores. Tickets for the Chance Drawing are $5. Each ticket sold enters the purchaser into our Chance Drawing, to be held at the school's annual fundraiser, Celebratio on Saturday, April 14 (need not be present to win).
Thank you for your support. With your help, we hope to achieve record breaking Chance Drawing sales in 2012. Questions about the 2012 SJE Chance Drawing? Please contact Alissa Grzybowski, Chance Drawing Chair at alissa.grzybowski@me.com or 641.0584.
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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, March 14
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12:15 PM-
12:45 PM | The Holy Eucharist Rite II (The Chapel) |
6:00 PM
| EFM (The Lowry Room) |
6:00 PM -
7:30 PM
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Wednesday Lenten Dinner Series:
Who Is Forgiveness For, and What Do We Get When We Give It?
Wednesday, March 14
Dinner: 6:00 PM, Program: 6:45 PM
(The Rudisill Parish Hall)
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| Thursday, March 15
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10:00 AM -
10:30 AM | The Holy Eucharist Rite II & Healing (The Chapel) |
11:45 AM-
12:45 PM
| Men's Thursday Bible Study
(The Peterson Room)
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 Street under the Selmon Crosstown Expressway. |
12:15 PM -
12:30 PM
| Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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| Friday, March 16
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
| Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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| Saturday, March 17
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St. John's School Spring Break Begins
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| Sunday, March 18
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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 Rudisill Parish Hall)
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 10:15 AM
| Parish Breakfast and Sandwich Sunday
(The Rudisill 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 -
7:30 PM
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Middle School Youth Group (The Youth House)
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 7:45 PM
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High School Bible Study (The Youth House)
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| Monday, March 19
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9:30 AM
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Pastoral Care Meeting (The Lowry Room)
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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The Holy Eucharist - St. Joseph (The Chapel)
Feast Day Facts: The feast day for the spouse of Mary, March 19 was dedicated to Saint Joseph in several Western calendars by the tenth century. It always falls during Lent and is traditionally a day of abstinence. St. Joseph's Day is also the day when the swallows are believed to return to Mission San Juan Capistrano after having flown south for the winter.
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5:00 PM
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Vestry Meeting
(The Peterson Room, St. John's School Middle Div)
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| Tuesday, March 20
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6:45 AM-
8:00 AM
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study
(The Peterson Room, St. John's School Middle Div)
A study of the Gospel of John will conclude today, March 20. 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. Contact Kathleen Moore at 813.221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com.
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12:00 PM -
1:30 PM
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Centennial Celebration: Timeline Tuesday
(The Lowry Room)
Email Robin Gonzalez at gonzhome@msn.com or call 251.1649 if you are coming by on a specific Tuesday or if you would like to help with or Chair this part of the celebration.
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12:15 PM -
12:45 PM
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Noonday Prayer (The Chapel)
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 4:00 PM
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St. John's Book Club
(The Lowry Room)
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6:00 PM
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Career Transition Group Meeting
(The Rudisill Parish Hall)
Contact Walt Hardenstine at whardenstine@executiveforums.com.
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| Sunday, March 25
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6:00 PM-
8:00 PM
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Ugandan Dinner for Kamaiba Sponsors
(The Rudisill Parish Hall)
RSVP by Wednesday, March 21 to Peggy Curlin at pcurlin@verizon.net or 813.287.0176.
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| Sunday, April 1
Palm Sunday of the Passion
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Palm Sunday Children's Processional
All children are invited to join the processional in the church at the 9:00 AM service on Palm Sunday, April 1. We will wave palms and welcome our Savior, then exit to the Rudisill Parish Hall for Children's Chapel. Children should leave their pew as the processional passes them, and line up behind the celebrant to process around the church.
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Faure Requiem (The Church)
The adult choristers of St. John's Choir will present a concert performance of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem.
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