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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 22 Parker Adair, Wendy Beaver, Sacha Dyson, Anne Graff, Williston Johnson, Ernest Lykes, Melinda Pendino, Mary Wilson August 23 Michael Latini August 24 Gloria Carnes, John Guyton, IV, Kamra Hearing, Mary Keesling, Catherine Mellon, Robin Michel, Adajean Samson, Lauren Stallings, Barbara Weston August 25 Carleton Compton, Jr. M. Leo Elliott, III, Keri Howard, William Ihrig, Amy Lutz, Mark Weston August 26 Leslie Minder, William Platt August 27 Dallas Coffield, III, Cynthia Cox, Miller Hoskins, Meghan Nelson, Geraldine Parker, Savannah Tindall, Jack Wilson August 28 Ralph Jensen, Emily Spoor, Eric Williams
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Your Daily Office
From Psalm 113
Give praise, you servants of the Lord;
praise the Name of the Lord.
Let the Name of the Lord be blessed,
from this time forth for evermore.
From the rising of the sun to its going down
let the Name of the Lord
be praised.
The Lord is high above all nations,
and his glory above the heavens.
(BCP)
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The Retirement of the Rev. Douglas E. Remer
To the People of Saint John's Parish:
During services in church on Sunday morning, August 18, I notified the parish of my intent to retire from the full-time ministry of the Church on January 2, 2014, preceded by a four-month sabbatical that I will take beginning on September 2nd of this year. I had earlier this week notified the staff and school board of this decision. I will be here for the next two Sundays, returning for a final service sometime in late fall or early winter. While on sabbatical, however, and indeed throughout the rest of my life, I will always remember in my thoughts and prayers the good work that is done in this place to God's glory and the good people-you, my friends and flock-who do that work. Please click here for my full statement.
Blessings always.
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Combined Service, Guest Preacher & Parish Picnic
Join us this Sunday, August 25, for a casual combined service at 10:00 a.m., followed by our Parish Picnic! Please bring a side dish to share with 15 of your fellow parishioners, the FATHERS will grill the main course, and the parish will provide dessert. Enjoy fellowship and fun for all ages!
Also this Sunday, we will enjoy a guest preacher, the Rev. Christopher Butt, Dean of St. Christopher Cathedral, Bahrain.
Chris Butt was installed as Dean in October 2009. After studying geography at university, he taught for two years including one year in Kenya. He has been in parish ministry in a variety of places and contexts, most recently as Team Rector of Parish of South Gillingham in Kent in the UK. For nine years prior to that, he was Rector of Bowness-on-Windermere in the English Lake District. In the 1980s he served for seven years in Hong Kong as Chaplain of St John's Cathedral, with particular responsibility for Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam.He is married to Tricia, who was brought up in Australia. She has worked as an occupational therapist and has studied theology and contemporary art theory and has always been actively involved in both children's and music ministry.They have three adult daughters: Alexandra (who is married to Dan), Hannah and Philippa.
St. Christopher's Cathedral is sited in the heart of Manama, a haven of peace in the midst of a bustling city. The Cathedral is home to an international community drawn from all the continents of the world: a diverse mix of people of many nationalities, ages and backgrounds.
From the Cathedral website:
St Christopher's Cathedral is an Anglican Church, part of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, but don't imagine we are large, austere and unapproachable. We are the 'Cathedral of the Gulf' and home to the Bishop's 'cathedra' (his seat), but like a parish church, we aim to welcome everyone, whether a visitor or a resident, whatever their religious background. We are always especially delighted to welcome those who are new to Bahrain and many from a variety of denominations find their home with us during their time here.
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Sandwich Sunday
A big thank you to the Kelly family for hosting this past Sunday's sandwich assembly! We will meet again on September 15 for the next preparation of lunches for the patrons of Faith Cafe, please join us to help.
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The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study
On Tuesday, September 10, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will embark on a study of "The Acts of the Apostles." The group will delve into Luke's narrative of the origins of our church and how the power of the Holy Spirit was manifest in and through its early members. The Rev. Doug Zimmerman will facilitate the first session in which they will focus on Acts 1.
The group welcomes all women in our church community and their friends and neighbors to join them this fall on alternate Tuesdays in the Lowry Room for fellowship, prayer and study, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. For more information contact Sally Wiley at swileytampa@aol.com or 253.3906 or Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640.
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Youth And Parent Informational Meetings
Calling all 6th to 8th graders and their parents to meet for an introductory meeting this Sunday, August 25, at 9:00 am in Discovery House! A light breakfast will be served. Come and receive a calendar for the entire year!
All High School youth (9th to 12th grade) and their respective parents can come at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, to Discovery House for a light lunch and information and a calendar for the entire year, including news about our urban pilgrimage this summer!
Youth Group Year Begins September 15
Regularly scheduled Middle and High School youth groups and High School Bible study will resume on September 15.
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The Soiree
At the home of Anne & Jim Voss
Friday, September 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
5020 Bayshore Blvd., #401
Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share and the beverage of your choosing.
Parking is limited, so please carpool.
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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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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.
Last Friday, a number of parishioners including Melinda Pendino, Lesley Hanlon, Sally Wiley, Jim Voss, Nicholas Nitch, Mary Jane Schenck and other generous souls helped at the Café cooking, cleaning, and serving the patrons in need. Won't you help too? 
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 can 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." The group has 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). The patrons of Faith Café are 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. |
Candle and Flowers Available
The candle in the sanctuary light is available on September 22 and 29. The flowers at the chapel altar are 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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Hearing Aids Available
If you or a loved one attends services on Sundays at St. John's but needs a little help hearing, ask any usher and they will help you borrow one of the parish's hearing assistance devices.
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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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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)
Continuing this week, the group presents a series that explores the questions: "Is America now or has it ever been a Christian Nation? What is the meaning of separation of church and state? How can the church be a faithful Gospel witness in a pluralistic society? What will the church look like in the future?
People of Faith: Christianity in America brings perspective to these questions and more.
Survey the history of Christianity in the United States from before the Pilgrims to the present in this DVD series. You will gain valuable perspective on the people and ideas that shaped America and see how it came to be the first nation in history based upon the ideal of religious liberty.
In this six episode, two-disc DVD set you will meet the spiritual visionaries, leaders, and entrepreneurs who shaped Christianity across the centuries and dramatically impacted the culture we live in today, including Jonathan Edwards, Harriett Beecher Stowe, Archbishop John Joseph Hughes, Martin Luther King Jr., and Billy Graham, among many other influential Protestant and Catholic Christians.
Expert commentary from Martin Marty: University of Chicago, Mark Noll: University of Notre Dame, Jean Bethke Elshtain: University of Chicago, Joel Carpenter: Calvin College, Philip Gleason: University of Notre Dame, Thomas Kidd: Baylor University, Darren Dochuk: Purdue University, Kathryn Long: Wheaton College, and many more.
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 22
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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 23
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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5:10 p.m.
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Baseball with the Bishop (Tropicana Field)
The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida presents "Baseball with the Bishop" Night with the Rays as they take on the Yankees. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m., doors open at 5:10 p.m.
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| Saturday, August 24: The Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
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Feast Day Facts
Bartholomew is one of the twelve Apostles known to us only by his being listed among them in the Gospels. He is sometimes identified with Nathanael, the friend of Philip, in John's Gospel, to whom Jesus promised the vision of angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man. Nothing more is heard of him in the four Gospels. Some sources credit Bartholomew with having written a Gospel, but if he did, it is lost to us. Despite the fact that we know so little about him, his feast day has been a traditional occasion for markets and fairs, such as the Bartholomew Fair held in London since the Middle Ages and which served as the scene for Ben Jonson's homonymous comedy.
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12:15 p.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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7:45 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
Guest Preacher: The Rev. Christopher Butt, Dean of St. Christopher Cathedral, Bahrain
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9:00 a.m.
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Middle School Youth and Parent Informational Meeting (Discovery House)
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10:00 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)Guest Preacher: The Rev. Christopher Butt, Dean of St. Christopher Cathedral, Bahrain Children's Chapel (Various)
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11:15 a.m.
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Parish Picnic (Church Grounds)
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| Monday, August 26
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, August 27
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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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The Soiree
At the home of Anne & Jim Voss
Friday, September 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
5020 Bayshore Blvd., #401
Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share and the beverage of your choosing.
Parking is limited, so please carpool.
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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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High School Youth and Parent Informational MeetingAll High School youth (9th to 12th grade) and their respective parents can come at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, to Discovery House for a light lunch and information and a calendar for the entire year, including news about our urban pilgrimage this summer!
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| Sunday, September 15
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Ministry Moment
Parishioner Peggy Curlin will give a Ministry Moment about Uganda, our success there, and her personal story of giving and receiving from our sister school and its students.
Ministry Day: Outreach
This first half of our focus on St. John's ministries will be an opportunity for all to learn more about the outreach that the parish does in our community and beyond.
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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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