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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.
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F.A.T.H.E.R.S Ministry Camping Trip Fun for All!
The F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Ministry held their annual camping trip this past Friday, November 2, at Lakewood Retreat in Brooksville, and some tired and dirty (but happy) kids and dads came home on Saturday! Highlights of the trip included a hayride, kettle corn, and a time for the dads to brag on their kids around the campfire, as they all publicly spoke about the things they are proud of about their children.
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St. John's Provides Food for Metropolitan Ministries
 St. John's donated more food than ever before to Metropolitan Ministries for their clients for this year's Thanksgiving holiday! Thanks to all who contributed  boxes, bags, and cans, as well as gift cards and cash. Thanks also the kids in our Sunday School program who helped pack the truck full of items to take to the collection area. We have made the holidays brighter for a lot of children and families in need!
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Angel Tree Season is Here!
Angel Pick Up Days: Sundays, November 11, 18, and 25
Angel Tree Party: Saturday, December 8, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This year we are fortunate to have 180 children assigned to St. John's! Please stop in the Garth following the 9:00 a.m. service on November 11, 18, and 25, to select your angels from the tree. While there, take the opportunity to sign up to be a driver or helper on the day of the party.
Angel Tree is a ministry that reaches out to
the children of prison inmates and their families with the love of Christ. This unique program gives our church an opportunity to share Christ's love by helping to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families of prisoners.
Our party this year is on Saturday, December 8, and we hope everyone will want to participate. As always, the organizers need volunteers to help with the party, as well as cash donations to help with our expenses. PLEASE BE AN ANGEL AND HELP!! Questions? Email Ginny VanOsdol at ginny@towntoiles.com.
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2012 Christmas Eve Pageant
If your child (grades K4 through 5th) is interested in participating in the annual Christmas Eve pageant at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 24, please contact Lee Lowry at LeeLowry@msn.com. If you can help during the rehearsals or performances, please also let us know. Rehearsals will take place during the Christian Formation hour following  the 9:00 a.m. service on the following Sundays: November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16. There will also be a rehearsal and performance for our Angel Tree friends on Saturday, December 8, beginning at 9:00 a.m., and a final rehearsal on Monday, December 24 at 2:30 p.m. Sheep, kings, dancing angels, readers, and many more are needed to bring the Gospel of Luke to life at our church on Christmas Eve. We hope you will join us!
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St. John's School Annual Book Fair
November 9 through 15, Barnes & Noble, South Dale Mabry Hwy.
During this period, the school will receive 20% of in-store sales, 20% of cheesecake sales, 10% of online sales, and 5% of Nook and Nook accessory sales. Make sure you tell them you're from St. John's! To make a purchase online, click here and use online voucher number: 10581148 to give St. John's credit.
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Uganda Celebration
Come and see what your generous support has accomplished and let us celebrate all of the dreams that are coming true!
November 15, 2012, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
At the home of Debbie and Chris Kavouklis
3315 Jean Circle, Tampa
Hosted by:
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
USF College of Public Health
RSVP to Peggy Curlin at pcurlin@verizon.net
Business casual attire
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St. John's School: Admissions Open House
The 2012 Open House will take place on Thursday, November 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Primary Division campus, 1002 South Rome Avenue. Please make sure your three-year-olds are in our database, and invite your friends and relatives to attend to hear how great it is to be a St. John's Eagle!
Refreshments, addresses by our Headmaster and students, and complimentary valet parking will highlight the evening. Visit our website at www.StJohnsEagles.org/admissions to make an inquiry, to see the Admissions calendar, and to apply online. Questions? Please contact Director of Admissions, Cindy Fenlon, at her direct line, 600.4348, or at cfenlon@stjohnseagles.org.
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Newcomers' Wine and Cheese Reception
Sunday, November 18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Newcomers to St. John's Church, please join us for an informal wine and cheese reception at the home of our Rector, Fr. Doug Remer, and his wife, Sterling, on Sunday, November 18. Enjoy fellowship with other newcomers to the church and get to know our clergy in a relaxed setting. We welcome you! Please RSVP to Debbi Huelsman at dhuelsman@stjohnstampa.org or contact the parish offices with questions at 259.1570.
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 Women's Advent Retreat: A Child Is Born
Saturday, December 1, Rudisill Parish Hall
How about a day of study, quiet contemplation, music, and fellowship between the busy-ness of Thanksgiving and the rush of Christmas? The ladies of the Contemporary Women's Bible Study (CWBS) invite the women and friends of St. John Episcopal Church to an Advent Retreat, on December 1, 2012, in Rudisill Parish Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Join them for prayer, Bible study, contemplative and empowering music, fellowship, and more as we prepare ourselves for the arrival of our Savior and the first season of the church year. CWBS will be providing a continental breakfast and a light lunch - just come, get to know some of your sisters on the journey, and take a break from the hectic-ness that invariably accompanies this Season of Peace. Come for the day or just through lunch if a full day is already out of reach! RSVP to Robin Johnson, at rljohnson4@verizon.net or 837.1627, Nicki Weekes at wickersnic@yahoo.com, Debra McMaster at demcmaster@verizon.net, or Sharon Stoll at harpwings@aol.com or 258.8725.
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2013 Every Member Canvass Begins
This month marks the beginning of the 2013 Every Member Canvass campaign for St. John's Church. Please prayerfully consider what you can contribute this year for the glory of God and the support of St. John's. Please click here to read Fr. Doug Remer's letter regarding the canvass. You can also download a pledge worksheet by clicking here, or by visiting our website at www.stjohnstampa.org.
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Hurricane Sandy and the Dominican Republic
For the last four years, the Tampa Deanery has worked in the community of La Barquita (Santo Domingo), building a new church and school building. As with all of the buildings we work on in the Dominican Republic, they are designed to be hurricane shelters. You may recall this building was redesigned prior to construction, and the floor elevation was raised 4' higher out of concern that the flood-prone community would eventually need a safe building to protect them from the Rio Ozama when it floods. As Hurricane Sandy tore across the island of Hispaniola last week, many parts of the DR and Haiti were flooded. La Barquita was hit very hard, with floods destroying homes and displacing hundreds. More than 100 children and 66 adults were protected and housed in the new San Pedro and San Pablo church/school building. Many of these families have lost everything.
Area bishops and others have visited the community and determined the immediate need is for food, water, bedding, and mosquito nets. If you are able to contribute to help the flood victims in the La Barquita or other DR communities affected by Hurricane Sandy, please send your tax deductible donations to: Dominican Development Group, P.O. Box 661, Ellenton, Florida 34222. Please note that the donation is to be designated for flood relief. As with all money collected through the DDG, 100% of your donation is sent to the project or cause designated by you, the donor. You may also donate through PayPal on our website, www.dominicandevelopmentgroup.org. For more information, contact Bill Kunkle, 813.310.0267, or tuulguy@aol.com.
In addition, Episcopal Relief and Development continues to help areas in the Caribbean and in the Northeastern United States. To assist them in this work, you can donate to their US Hurricane Relief Fund or Hurricane Fund (for the Caribbean) at http://er-d.org/donate-select.php or you can send a donation to P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield,VA 22116-7058. More information can be found at Episcopal Relief Development's website.
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IT Help Wanted at St. John's School
St. John's School is looking for a full-time staff member to help maintain the School's extensive technology resources. The ideal candidate will be able to repair computers, SMART Boards, Elmos, and more. Please email resumes to Headmaster Gordon Rode at grode@stjohnseagles.org.
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Retinal Specialist Needed
The Judeo Christian Health Clinic is in need of a retinal specialist who can offer his or her services pro bono to the medically indigent residents of the Tampa Bay area who need this care. Please contact Clinic Executive Director, Kelly Bell, by phone at 870.0395 or by email at kelly@judeochc.org.
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Advent Greenery Available
The Advent greenery at the chapel altar is available on Sunday,
December 30. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 if you would like to take this opportunity to honor a loved one and support St. John's.
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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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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
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.
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| Thursday, November 8
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10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing
(Chapel)
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12:15 p.m. -
12:30 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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Friday, November 9
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Sunday, November 11
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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) (Church)
Sunday School for Children (Various)
Children will process from the church during the opening hymn and will return later in the service.
Sunday School for Youth (Discovery House)
Middle and high school students, please join us in Discovery House when the service begins. You will return to sit with your families later in the service. Every Member Canvass Speaker:
Meaghan Robertson
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10:15 a.m.
| Adult Christian Education
Family Cooking Class (Kitchen)
The Roundtable (Lowry Room)
Coffee Hour Fellowship (Rudisill Parish Hall)
Activities for Children (Various)
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
Every Member Canvass Speaker:
Meaghan Robertson
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5:30 p.m.
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The Circle (Price Home) Pamela and Pickens Price will host a dinner at their home, co-hosted by Kim and Stephen French.
Attendees are asked to bring a beverage or dish to share. For more information, please email Kim French.
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5:30 p.m.
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Middle School Youth Group (Youth House) Middle School Youth Group meets every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month. Questions? staylor@stjohnstampa.org.
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7:45 p.m.
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High School Bible Study (Youth House) High School Bible Study meets every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month. Questions? staylor@stjohnstampa.org.
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| Monday, November 12
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9:30 a.m.
| Pastoral Care Meeting (Lowry Room)
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12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, November 13
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6:45 a.m.
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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.
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10:15 a.m.
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study (Lowry Room)
Our Rector, Father Douglas Remer, will lead the group's study of "The Wedding Feast" (Matt. 22:1-14) and "The Wise and Foolish Virgins" (Matt. 25:1-13) on Tuesday, November 13.
The ladies invite you to join them in the Lowry Room at 10:15 a.m. for fellowship, followed by the lesson and discussion from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Whether you can attend one or all 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.
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12:45 p.m.
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6:00 p.m.
| Entrepreneurs' Group (Rudisill Parish Hall)
The Entrepreneurs' 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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Family Advent Wreath Making and Parish Breakfast
Mark your calendar for our annual Advent wreath creation event! Children and adults are welcome to add greenery to wreaths during the hour following the 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday, November 18. For a contribution of $5, you can take home a beautiful wreath and candles to celebrate this special season. This morning is also our monthly parish breakfast. We hope you will join us for the celebration!
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