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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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Tampa Deanery Project 2012The first of the four 2012 Tampa Deanery teams arrived in the Dominican Republic on June 9. The four teams include over 60 participants representing 10 churches, with several members from St. John's participating. On Team 2 (June 16-23) are Bill Hardy (Leader), Carol Ihrig, and Sally Thompson. On Team 3 (June 23-30) are Leland Baldwin, Caroline Brown, Kyndall McCain, Parker Adair, and AJ Valdez. Please keep all of the missioners in your prayers. More information about this project is on the St. John's website. On the Diocesan website, there also is information about our Companion Diocese: the Dominican Republic, click here to go there.
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Bishop Masereka Visit
Bishop Zebedee Masereka and Dr. Daniel Sambili will be visiting Tampa from June 23 through 28, and the Bishop will be preaching at the three services on Sunday, June 24. More information will be available soon about the Bishop's visit, or you may contact Peggy Curlin at pcurlin@verizon.net or 287.0718.
The Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation has a new website and a new Facebook page. To access, please click here: Facebook; Website
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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 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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Youth Mission Prayer Request
Your prayers are requested for the middle school youth going on the Daytona Beach mission trip. The group will be there doing Christ's work with the needy of the area from June 17 through 22, under the leadership of Mother Stefanie Taylor and her husband Arthur. Attending are: Page, Emma, Mary Stephen, Raleigh, Elizabeth, Alison, Mallie, Jillan, Michael, Thomas, Alexis, Carson, and Sykes.
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VBS Donations Needed
Donations are needed for Vacation Bible School including socks, any clean recyclables, and art supplies. Please leave these items on the porch of Discovery House on or before June 18, or contact Leland Baldwin at lelandtbaldwin@aol.com.
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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 13
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12:15 p.m.-
12:45 p.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday Nights at St. John's
(Rudisill Parish Hall)
Following a shared potluck dinner, Diana & Jack Overton will present a new series, including a short DVD movie, commentary by the Overtons, and discussion by the group.
When Jesus taught about life's toughest issues, he used short, simple stories. Rob Bell's modern "parables" on film follow his lead, featuring concise, powerful 10- to 14-minute DVDs.
Jesus lived with the awareness that God is doing something, right here, right now, and anybody can be a part of it. He encouraged his listeners to search, to question, to wrestle with the implications of what he was saying and doing. He inspired, challenged, provoked, comforted, and invited people to be open to God's work in this world. Wherever he went, whatever he did, Jesus started discussions about what matters most, because for Jesus, God is always inviting us to open our eyes and join in.
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| Thursday, June 14
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10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing
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12:15 p.m. -
12:30 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Friday, June 15
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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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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| Sunday, June 17
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Middle School Mission Trip Begins (through June 22)
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Ministry Moment
This Sunday, at all three services, Leland Baldwin will bring us a Ministry Moment about our work in Uganda with the Bishop Masereka Foundation.
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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, and all are invited to join.
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10:20 a.m.
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Sandwich Sunday (Rudisill Parish Hall)
Join your fellow parishioners to make sandwiches and assemble bag lunches for the needy of Faith Cafe. Today's Sandwich Sunday is hosted by the Cassedy Family.
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11:15 a.m.
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| Monday, June 18
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VBS Begins (through Thursday, June 21)
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12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, June 19
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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.
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6:00 p.m.
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Career Transition Ministry (Rudisill Parish Hall)
This group is for those who have made or are looking to make a change in employment. Please contact Walter Hardenstine at whardenstine@hotmail.com before attending the next meeting.
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| Sunday, June 24
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