September 12, 2012 Issue 

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New Sunday School Year, New Format! 

This Sunday, September 9, St. John's kicked off a new Sunday School year!  During the 9:00 a.m. service, more than 50 children learned and played at the new Sunday School class in Rudisill Parish Hall.  A drama presentation brought the Bible story of Jesus healing a deaf man to life.  Children ate a healthy snack of apples and grapes and colored a sheet about the Bible story. 

 

Between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services, parishioners participated in adult Sunday School and caught up with friends and fellow church-goers during coffee hour fellowship.  Children played on the new school playground and did an art project in the art room during the period between services so parents could take part.  

   

 

Baseball with the Bishop (and the Rector!) 

On Friday, September 7, parishioners from St. John's, along with the Reverend Doug Remer, as well as friends from parishes all over Southwest Florida joined Bishop Dabney Smith for "Baseball with the Bishop."  Our Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Texas Rangers, making the night even more of a celebration!  The proceeds from the event will benefit diocesan outreach.  Thanks to those who participated!
 
SJE Youth Rock Rock the Universe! 
Fifty-five young people from St. John's Church and School traveled to Orlando last weekend to ride rides and watch the hottest Christian bands at the annual Rock the Universe event at Universal Studios.  Thanks to Mother Taylor for organizing, and to chaperones Arthur Taylor, Page Pearson, Chris Sopko, Nick Herrin, Kathleen Purdy, Bubba Roush, Greg Hearing, Marianne Lennartz, and Amy Lutz for spending a very late night with our kids!

Land Purchased for New Bishop Masereka Hospital

On July 26, 2012, Bishop Masereka's vision of a modern hospital was firmly placed on ten acres in Kogere, seven kilometers north of Kasese, when BMCF purchased land from the Church of Uganda.  The purchase was made possible by generous gifts from donors committed to improving maternal-infant health and preventing and treating HIV/AIDS worldwide.

 

With land secured, BMCF and MASS Design have already embarked on the design process for the phase 1 facility, with hopes of beginning construction in early 2013.  Current funding will require they limit their phase 1 facility to providing current services, yet provide a home to expand their services in the future.  Please visit www.bmcf.org for more details.

Events
Save the Date! 
St. John's Centennial Celebration is Saturday, September 29!
On Saturday, September 29, St. John's Church will celebrate our centennial with a festive evening to include fellowship, dinner, music from  our choir, and a visit from the Right Reverend Dabney Smith, the Bishop of Southwest Florida.  Please click here to RSVP and purchase tickets.

We are also looking for parishioners' help in locating photos of St. John's history.  Any baptism, wedding, Easter, or Christmas photos are welcome!  We will carefully scan and return them in the same condition, or please email jpg-format files to Sally Thompson at tampasal@verizon.net.

Parish Baby Shower

 for

Mother Stefanie Taylor

Saturday, September 22, 2012

11: 00 a.m. to ??

Rudisill Parish Hall

 

So we can plan for seating and food,

RSVP by Monday, September 17,  

to Peggy Curlin at 287.0176 or pcurlin@verizon.net.

 

If you would like to help with decorations or food,  

contact Miriam Faircloth at 839.2838 or miriam19@verizon.net.

Mother Taylor is registered at Babies 'R Us. 

Walking the Mourner's Path: New Session Begins September 25 

St John's will offer the program Walking the Mourner's Path beginning September 25, with group meetings held weekly on Tuesday evenings for eight weeks.  The program is designed for individuals who have cross experienced the death of a loved one at least 6 months ago.  Walking the Mourner's Path is a small group experience whose goal is to help participants begin to heal and find a renewed joy in living.  Sessions are held at 7:00 p.m. in the School's Lower Division Library, upstairs at the Orleans campus; the last session is on Tuesday, November 13.  For more information, contact Fr. Randy Hehr or Jan Elliott in the parish offices at 259.1570 or click here to find more information at St. John's website.

Your Action Needed

The Dominican Republic is in Need   

Tropical Storm Isaac has affected the DR far more than it has affected the Tampa area.  Overall, almost 30,000 persons were displaced by storm waters.  The low-lying areas of La Barquita have been affected - as have all the low-lying areas along the Ozama River in Santo Domingo. 

The Tampa Deanery built the San Pedro and San Pablo church and school on ground not far from the area shown in the photograph.  The structure was designed to serve not only as a church and school, but also as a hurricane shelter and community center, and it was used as a shelter in this most recent storm.  Fr. Emilio Fumero sent a report that 100 people in La Barquita were affected by the flood waters and 13 have taken lodging in San Pedro y San Pablo.  The corrugated metal buildings alongside the flooded street in the photo are not storage sheds, it is in these buildings and others like them that the people of La Barquita actually live.

Please pray for the folks affected by the storm.  Youth, if you would like to do extra chores or donate from your allowance to the relief effort, please put the money in an envelope marked "DR" and put it in Mother Taylor's mailbox. You can also bring money to youth group.  Adults, if you would like to donate, please do so in the same way, or by sending a check to the church with "DR Hurricane Relief" written in the memo line.

Having a Baby? The Newborn Celebration Ministry Wants to Know! 

If you or someone you know in our parish is welcoming a baby into the family, please let us know.  St. John's loves our little ones and we want to celebrate them by bringing the family a meal and our best wishes!    

 

If you would like to be part of the ministry, the volunteers of the Newborn Celebration Ministry would love your assistance.  Please contact Tweed Eckhard at 251-3887 or Vera Farmen at 434.6771 to participate or to share the happy news of a new baby in our parish family.

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.

This Week at St. John's

Wednesday, September 12
12:15 p.m.-
12:45 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Nights at St. John's 

This week, the Wednesday night group begins a three-part DVD series titled The Story Of Anglicanism.  The roots of the Anglican tradition are traced from ancient and medieval foundations, through the Reformation and its consequences, with implications for creating a global family.   Part I: Ancient and Medieval Foundations - The roots of our tradition are traced in the evolution and mission and ministry of the pre-Reformation English Church.  Part II: Reformation and Its Consequences - Henry VIII's often misunderstood break with papal authority initiates the shaping of classical Anglicanism.  Part III: Creating a Global Family - The Anglican genius for adaptation is seen in its response to the modern world and its evolution into a worldwide communion.


Bring your covered dish, favorite study Bible, and an open heart and mind for wonderful fellowship and stimulating conversation.  For further information email Winkie or Paul Game at pgamefla@aol.com.


Thursday, September 13
10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing
(Chapel)
12:15 p.m. -
12:30 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Friday, September 14
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Sunday, September 16
7:45 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)     

9:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
Ministry Moment: Kairos presented by MC Jenkins
Sunday School for Children (Various)
Children will process from the church during the opening hymn to go to Sunday School.  This week they will help prepare parts of our Parish Breakfast meal.  They will return later in the service.
10:15 a.m.
Parish Breakfast (Rudisill Parish Hall)
11:00 a.m.
Baptism Class (Discovery House) 
Baptism classes take place on every third Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in Discovery House (the freestanding home on the south perimeter of the church property). Questions? Contact Leland Baldwin at lelandtbaldwin@aol.com.
 11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
5:30 p.m. -
7:30 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)

On September 16, the Middle School Youth Group will meet from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Youth House next to the School's Middle Division.  Youth Group meets every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month. Dinner is provided by parent volunteers, please contact Mother Taylor if you can help.  We hope you will join us! Questions? Mother Taylor, staylor@stjohnstampa.org.

7:45 p.m. -
8:45 p.m.
High School Bible Study (Youth House)

On September 16, the High School Bible Study will take place from 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. at the Youth House next to the School's Middle Division.  Bible Study is on every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month.  High School Youth Group meets the last Sunday of every month for fellowship over dinner at a restaurant.  We hope you will join us! Questions? Mother Taylor, staylor@stjohnstampa.org.

Monday, September 17
Deadline to RSVP for Mother Taylor's Parish Baby Shower
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, September 18
6:45 a.m.

The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)

CWBS continues with a study of the "General Letters" of the New Testament.  Beginning on December 4 (start of Advent), the study of Isaiah will resume with Isaiah 2, 40 - 66.  Contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com with questions.     

10:15 a.m.

Mid Morning Women's Bible Study (Lowry Room)

On Tuesday, September 18, the Rev. Ernestein Flemister, Rector of St. James House of Prayer, will lead the group's study of "The Parable of the Sower" (Matt. 13:3-9,18-23).  They invite you to join them in the Lowry Room at 10:15 a.m. for fellowship, followed by a lesson and discussion from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.   Whether you can attend one or all seven of the fall sessions, this is a great opportunity to expand your understanding of some of Jesus' most puzzling teachings.  Questions?  Contact Sally Wiley at swileytampa@aol.com or 253.3906 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.       

12:15 p.m. -
12:45 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
4:00 p.m.

St. John's Book Club (Lowry Room)

The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, September 18, at 4:00 pm in the Lowry Room.  Patsy Carte will lead the discussion of We Two, historical fiction about Queen Victoria and her family.  The book can be purchased in the parish offices.  Everyone is invited to attend this first meeting of the 2012-2013 Book Club.


More Upcoming Events
Monday, September 24
Outreach Committee & Friends of Uganda - September Meeting

The next Outreach Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lowry Room. On the agenda will be a continuation of discussion of activities for the upcoming year, including the Friends of Uganda Committee (which is meeting with Outreach). Meetings are generally scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month during the school year from August to May.  If you have any items to be discussed and cannot attend, or for more information, contact Sally Thompson, 254.3009 or tampasal@verizon.net. 

Friday, September 28
 
The Soir�e
Friday, September 28, 7:00 p.m.
The Home of Anne & Jim Voss
5020 Bayshore Boulevard, #401

Bring your favorite beverage and an hors d'oeuvre to share.
RSVP to Mary Hulse at mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com or 286.1121,
or Pat Wilson at patwilsonakak@aol.com.
Saturday, September 29
St. John's Centennial Celebration Dinner! 
Please click here to go to the invitation for the Centennial Celebration.
Sunday, September 30

High School Youth Group (PDQ)

The High School Youth Group will meet at PDQ for dinner and conversation on Sunday, September 30 at 6:00 p.m.  We hope you will join us!