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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...
Tell someone who waits on you today (grocery, restaurant, etc.) how much you appreciate them and what a blessing they are.
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Faith Café News
The Board of Directors of STEM (South Tampa Ecumenical Ministries) reported the wonderful news that they closed on the property for the new Faith Café on May 31, and now they can move forward with the building. Jeanette Connelly, President of STEM, wrote this to the Board: "The Sinclair Group has been influential and essential to our construction and permitting process. They have already acquired over $100,000 worth of donated materials and labor for the new building. We do foresee the need for additional fundraising, but now that we own property, we believe and trust that more people will give, and give generously. Also, we believe more companies will step forward to donate and participate in this community-wide project. Some firms that have already contributed to this project are Hill, Ward, Henderson, P.A, Heidt Design, Woodroffe Architects, Capstone Group, Inc., and DeLaVergne & Company. We have raised a little over $300,000 with little fundraising and marketing. We trust that our faithful and loving Father will help us with the additional funding or additional materials donations. STEM has taken a leap of faith but God has shown us time and time again that HE provides, abundantly. We trust that your congregations will continue to support the building process."
Thank you to all the wonderful St. John's volunteers who continue to give so generously of their time serving lunch at Faith Café on the 3rd and 4th Fridays of each month. These include: Nicholas Nitch, Sally Wiley, David Wheaton, Daniel Otero, Miriam Faircloth, Maria Howey, Pat Matthews, Michael Matthews, Patrick Whittlesey, Lesley Hanlon, Beth Arthur, Kari and Mark Power, Mary Jane Schenck, and Lisa Galbraith.
The Angel Closet at Faith Café also urgently needs men's t-shirts, shorts, lightweight pants, and toiletries. You may bring donations to the St. John's parish offices.
Questions or ideas? Contact Mary Jane Schenck (mjschenck@ut.edu) or Hugh Cruse (hugh.cruse@gmail.com).
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Connect with the Diocese of Southwest Florida!
 Click here to connect to the Diocese of Southwest Florida's website and see what the rest of our communion is up to! News, including information about our own Fr. Hehr's recent graduation, events at churches around the area, and news from Episcopal churches around the nation can be found at the recently redesigned website. You can also find more information about our Tampa deanery and their upcoming trips to the Dominican Republic to build a badly needed church in Santa Fe.
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It's Not Too Late to Register for VBS 2012: Save the Earth!Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21 Click here to download a pdf of the application for this year's Vacation  Bible School: Save the Earth! Fill it out, and return to the parish offices with your check for $25 for the week, payable to St. John's Episcopal to reserve your 4- to 10-year-old child's spot. The week will culminate on Thursday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck family party. See what your child learned during VBS and get some ideas from your little ones on how to take care of Mother Earth. We are also looking for teen and parent helpers for one day or more. Contact Leland Baldwin with questions at lelandtbaldwin@aol.com.
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The Soireé
Saturday, June 16, 7:00 p.m.
The Home of Mary & Ron Hulse, 4912 Lyford Cay Road
This informal get-together will be the final Soireé of the year. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite beverage and an hors d'oeuvre to share. RSVP to mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com or call 286.1121.
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Taskforce Being Formed to Help Create New Informal Service
The clergy and staff of St. John's would like your help and input in the planning of a new 5:00 p.m. Sunday service, proposed to be held at Price Chapel on the school's Middle Division campus. The new service would be reverent but informal, would include the participation of youth in the service, and include a variety of music. Please contact either Father Doug Remer at dremer@stjohnstampa.org or Mother Stefanie Taylor at staylor@stjohnstampa.org with questions or to join the group. Youth are encouraged to join the taskforce.
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VBS Donations Needed
Donations are needed for Vacation Bible School including socks, clean, empty cans, and art supplies. Please bring these items to the parish offices before June 18 or contact Leland Baldwin at lelandtbaldwin@aol.com.
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Sandwich Sunday Hosts Needed
Sandwich Sunday, St. John's ministry that has provided over 15,000 meals to South Tampa's local homeless at Faith Cafe, is in great need of summer hosts. Hosting is easy! Merely purchase supplies from a list provided to you (reimbursable up to $300) and deliver meals on Monday morning! Our parishioner-volunteers make the bagged lunches and the fun. Contact Meg Russell Bereday at 253.0061 or scobeyrussell@yahoo.com if you are interested in hosting in June, July or August.
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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 9:00 a.m.
to Lee Lowry at LLowry@stjohnstampa.org.
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| Wednesday, June 6
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12:15 p.m.-
12:45 p.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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6:00 p.m.
| EFM Meeting (Peterson Room, School Middle Division) |
6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday Evening Potluck/Bible Study
(Rudisill Parish Hall)
A shared supper will be followed by the final session of a DVD presentation featuring N.T. Wright, former bishop of Durham, England. Many Christians believe that our future in heaven is all that really matters. But that's not what the Bible teaches. Premier Bible scholar N. T. Wright takes you inside the Scriptures to grasp the full, breathtaking hope Jesus offers the world, and its implications for how we live our lives today as believers. Everyone is invited to join the group for a shared dinner, to view the DVD, and to participate in the discussion that follows.
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| Thursday, June 7
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10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing
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11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch
(Peterson Room, School Middle Division)
Dr. Lee Pippin will facilitate the June 7 session about Truth, with the Bible reading to be 1 John - Introduction and Chapter 1.
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.
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12:15 p.m. -
12:30 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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5:00 p.m.
| Youth Parent Meeting (The Walker Home)
Please RSVP to Mother Taylor today at staylor@stjohnstampa.org if you are able to attend to help plan the upcoming year.
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| Friday, June 8
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Sunday, June 10
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7:45 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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9:00 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
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10:20 a.m.
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The Roundtable
(School Library, upstairs)
The Roundtable will meet throughout the summer in the school library between services on Sundays. The group looks at secular issues in the news today and discusses them in relation to the Church and our Christian duties. The discussions are very lively, intellectual and respectful, all are welcome to join.
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11:15 a.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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| Monday, June 11: St. Barnabas the Apostle
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Feast Day Facts: Barnabas (originally Joseph), is considered an Apostle in Holy Scripture, and, like St. Paul, ranked by the Church with the Twelve, though not one of them. A rather late tradition recorded by Clement of Alexandria and Eusebius says that he was one of the seventy Disciples, but Acts (4:36-37) favors the opinion that he was converted to Christianity shortly after Pentecost (about A.D. 29 or 30) and immediately sold his property and devoted the proceeds to the Church. The Apostles, probably because of his success as a preacher, surnamed him Barnabas, a name then interpreted as meaning "son of exhortation" or "consolation."
When Saul the persecutor, later Paul the Apostle, made his first visit to Jerusalem after his conversion, the Church there, remembering his former fierce spirit, was slow to believe in the reality of his conversion. Barnabas stood sponsor for him and had him received by the Apostles, as the Acts relate (9:27).
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9:30 a.m.
| Pastoral Care Meeting (Lowry Room)
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12:15 p.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, June 12
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6:45 a.m.
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The Contemporary Women's Bible Study
(Peterson Room, St. John's School Middle Division)
The group's study of Isaiah continues this Tuesday morning. 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 facilitator. Contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com with questions.
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12:15 p.m. -
12:45 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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6:00 p.m.
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Entrepreneurs' Group (Rudisill Parish Hall)
The Entrepreneur's Group, which meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, is looking for 1 or 2 new members. If you are currently an entrepreneur and are interested in joining, please contact Walt Hardenstine at whardenstine@executiveforums.com.
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| Saturday, June 16
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7:00 p.m.
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The Soireé
(Home of Mary & Ron Hulse, 4912 Lyford Cay Road)
This informal get-together will be the final Soireé of the year. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite beverage and an hors d'oeuvre to share. RSVP to mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com or call 286.1121.
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