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We want to provide support in your time of need!
Current health regulations prohibit the members of our clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, and unfortunately, one of the gifts of ordination is not mind-reading... However, we want to provide support for you and your loved ones in any time of need or crisis. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or email
parish@stjohnstampa.org to let us know when you need us!
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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners: August 8 Raleigh Lutz, Kathleen Purdy, Carolyn Yelverton
August 9
Abigail Chilldon, Carolyn Lane
August 10
Wilson Ayala, Jr., Mary Ellen Collins, Alexander Hancock, Adrienne Kendall, Ellen LaVielle, Julie Norton August 11 Joshua Anderson, Thomas Cassedy, Heather Caswell, Matthew Harrell, Jill Johnson, Cynthia Newlin, Lucy Scarritt, Harrison Sunich, Williamson Sunich August 12 Richard Arcuri, Sr., Tristan Bess, Mia Carastro, Marie McClelland, John Rabbitt, Claire Whitworth
August 13 Connor Allen, Emily Andrews, Cary Brown, Jr., Adelaide Few, Michael Foley, Mark Lundy, Darren Milling, Cole Scudder, Jeanne Wilhelm August 14 Jonathan Ackerman, Michael Eachon, Justin Fontes, Kenneth Hyatt, Martha Robin, Carson Tappan
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Safeguarding God's Children: Saturday, August 10
This Saturday, August 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in Rudisill Parish Hall, St. John's will hold the diocese-mandated Safeguarding God's Children class for all parishioners, staff, and clergy who interact with children on behalf of our church and school. Those who must take it include all members of the Vestry, all paid employees (including choir members), and anyone who is involved with children (including parents who teach Sunday School, chaperone events, or even drive other children home). Other parents or grandparents who would like to take it are also welcome. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 with questions.
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Faith Café News
 Thank you to all our volunteers who have been serving the homeless and needy at the new Faith Café on the last two or three Fridays each month. The number of guests is steadily climbing, and all of us find it a wonderful ministry. We have a great need for people who are willing to be drivers to pick up the food at Metropolitan Ministries, then deliver it to the new Faith Café. The time commitment need not be great --as little as an hour (if you just drop off food), or maximum three (if you stay to serve) on Friday morning between 10:30-1:00. If you could volunteer one Friday a month, it would be a big help. Drivers need an SUV or truck, or know someone who would be willing to let you use one for that short period. We'd also like to encourage a few people to volunteer to be the "Coordinator for the Day." We have been depending very heavily on Nicholas Nitch to fulfill that role, and he needs to have some back-up. For more details, please contact Mary Jane Schenck (813-837-9428 or mjschenck@ut.edu). Faith Café is also in dire need of pants, t-shirts, shorts, and casual running shoes. If you have new or gently used items to contribute, please bring them to the parish offices during the week or after services on Sundays.
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Stephen Ministry Classes Offered
The St. John's Stephen Ministry team is offering a new class for Stephen Ministry, the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in congregations using the Stephen Series system.
This ministry equips and empowers lay caregivers - called Stephen Ministers - to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. The training will be weekly, each Monday (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.) starting November 4 and concluding in May of 2014.
If you feel you might be called to apply to become a Stephen Minister, please contact Carol Ihrig or Fr. Doug Zimmerman.
Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2, NRSV
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Youth, Get Ready to Rock the Universe 2013!
All St. John's Church and School youth are invited to Universal Studios Orlando, from Saturday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m. to Sunday, September 8, at 3:00 a.m., to Rock the Universe! This annual Christian music event will feature Casting Crowns, Jesus Culture, Lecrae, Relient K, Red, Everfound, and Crave, to name a few. The group will take a charter bus to and from Orlando. Parents can drop off students at Youth House at the school's Middle Division campus and pick up will be at the same location.
Price is $65 (includes park ticket and bus ride). Students should
bring money for snacks, etc. Email Nick Herrin to reserve your spot and get a permission slip before August 31st. This event will kick off the St. John's Youth group year, regularly scheduled Middle and High School youth groups and High School Bible study will resume on September 15.
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Last Chance for "Baseball with the Bishop!"
 The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida presents "Baseball with the Bishop" Night with the Rays as they take on the Yankees, Friday, August 23. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m., doors open at 5:10 p.m. An Upper Reserved ticket is only $19 (a $22 value) and a portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Episcopal Charities Fund.
Last chance: Click here to purchase tickets online. This is a great opportunity for fellowship as well as a way to support our diocesan outreach!
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Candle and Flowers Available
The candle in the sanctuary light is available on September 15, 22, and 29. The flowers at the chapel altar are available on August 18 and September 1. The flowers at the church altar are also available on September 1. If you are interested in honoring a loved one and supporting St. John's on one of these dates, please contact the parish offices at parish@stjohnstampa.org, or by calling 259.1570.
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to Lee Lowry at LLowry@stjohnstampa.org.
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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)
It's Personal
A four session DVD by Andy Stanley
You don't have to understand everything to believe in something...
This powerful series is directed to men and women who desire a personal connection with God, but who have genuine questions, doubts, and concerns. In his creative and casual style, Andy Stanley makes a case for the fact that adults don't become followers of Christ by getting all their questions answered. In most instances, something happens that shrinks those questions. and that something is always personal.
If there are obstacles that make it difficult for you to embrace the message of Jesus, or if circumstances have derailed your confidence in God, you may walk away with the feeling that this series was designed specifically for you. And perhaps it was.
After all, it's personal.
Andy Stanley is the son of Dr. Charles F. Stanley, the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta and founder of InTouch Ministries. Andy received a bachelor's degree of journalism from Georgia State University and later earned a Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. After working for several years as Associate Pastor and Minister to Students at First Baptist Atlanta, he and five others founded North Point Community Church in 1995. The church has now grown to five campuses and over 24,000 attendees each week, making it the second largest church in the United States.
Bring your study Bible, a covered dish, and an open heart and mind for fellowship and stimulating conversation. Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for more details.
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| Thursday, August 8
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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Friday, August 9
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Saturday, August 10
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8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
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Safeguarding God's Children (Rudisill Parish Hall)
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| Sunday, August 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)Children's Chapel (Various)
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10:15 a.m.
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Coffee Hour Fellowship (Rudisill Parish Hall)
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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| Monday, August 12
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, August 13
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6:45 a.m.
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The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
Summer Session continues, using Elaine Pagels' Revelations: Vision, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation as a study guide to the Book of Revelation. All women, St. John's parishioners and their friends, are welcome. Contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information.
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Baseball with the BishopThe Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida presents "Baseball with the Bishop" Night with the Rays as they take on the Yankees, Friday, August 23. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m., doors open at 5:10 p.m.
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| Saturday, September 7 - Sunday, September 8
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Rock the Universe!
Where: Universal Studios Orlando When: September 7 at 1:30 p.m. to September 8 at 3:00 a.m. Who: Christian bands Casting Crowns, Jesus Culture, Lecrae, Relient K, Red, Everfound, Crave, and St. John's Youth! Drop Off and Pick Up: At the Youth House at the school's Middle Division campus Price: $65 (includes park ticket and bus ride). Bring money for snacks, etc. RSVP: Email Nick Herrin to reserve your spot and get a permission slip before August 31st.
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Youth Group Year Begins
Regularly scheduled Middle and High School youth groups and High School Bible study will resume on September 15.
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