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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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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: November 21 Joyce Davidson, Max Flowers, Sang-Hie Lee, Margaret Nelson, Todd Oliver, Amanda Sansone, Melissa Spring, Courtney Weber November 22 Carol Blume, Richard Eatman, George Peters, Mackenzie Silcox November 23 Kari Bradley, Suzanne Nelson, Lori Overton November 24 Helena Ringhoff, Julia Swindal November 25 Marc Adams, Patricia Dockery, Keith Gibson, Lucy Teague, Madison Underwood November 26 Jane Hall-Witt, George Peterson, Kimberly Rice, Debra Schrils November 27 Scott Heyer, Robert Lewis, Julia Mattox, Allison Watkins
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.
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Join us for Coffee with the Senior Warden and Vestry
Following both the 7:45 a.m. service and the 9:00 a.m. service this Sunday, November 24, the Senior Warden and members of the Vestry invite interested fellow parishioners to have coffee and conversation with them in Rudisill Parish Hall. This coming Sunday, the coffee forum will focus on the upcoming retirement of Father Remer and our next steps as a parish family. All who are interested should gather at 8:45 a.m. and after the 9:00 a.m. service at approximately 10:15 a.m. Hope to see you there!
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Pledge Sunday, November 24
 Pledge Sunday is the day that we ask anyone who has not mailed their 2014 pledge to the parish offices or made a pledge online to bring their pledge card to church. You should have received the card in the mail with our Vestry's stewardship letter. Cards will also be available at the doors to the church.
On Sunday the 24th, the cards will be collected, presented at the altar, and blessed. The Stewardship Committee will only call or send follow up letters to those whose pledges are outstanding after Pledge Sunday.
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Thanks To Your Generosity, The Thanksgiving Food Drive Was a Success!
 More than 2,000 food items were donated to Metropolitan Ministries by St. John's Church and School thanks to YOUR generosity! This was an all-time participation high, and we are so appreciative of all of you who contributed to making the holiday of the families at the shelter a bit brighter!
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FATHERS Camping Trip Highlights
 Many new memories were made at the annual FATHERS camping trip on November 8 and 9. A number of new young dads and children attended for the first time, and one of our older attendees was honored. Mia Carastro received the first ever FATHERS Lantern, for attending the event as a high school senior. Mia and her dad love this trip and wanted to camp out one more time together before she goes on to the next phase of her life. What a great tradition! Visit our Facebook page for more pictures.
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Help Wanted: Make Christmas Special for Families at Metropolitan Ministries and Alpha House
For those who were not able to get the name of a Cornerstone Kid, St. John's will also be collecting unwrapped gifts for Metropolitan Ministries and diapers for Alpha House, so that everyone who wants to help others during the holiday season will have an opportunity to do so. Please bring your gifts or diapers to services on Sunday or to the parish offices during the week.
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Spaghetti Dinner
On Friday, November 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., we will have a Spaghetti Dinner in the Parish Hall. This is a joint effort of our church and school to celebrate our inaugural Soaring Eagle 5K and 1M Fun Run, to take place in Gadsden Park on the following morning. Spaghetti will be served both to sit down and eat in the Parish Hall, or to take away. Meals are $5 per person and $20 per family of 4 or more. Reservations are not required.
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Men's Ministry: Tuesday, December 3
On Tuesday, December 3, the Men's Ministry will meet in the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. The speaker will be Morris Hintzman, who has been with Metropolitan Ministries since 1982 and will retire as CEO at the end of the year. Click here to see his bio.
RSVP to Dallas Coffield so we can get a count for food. Dinner will be provided by Holy Hog and will consist of pulled pork & barbecued chicken, greens, mac & cheese and banana pudding. Join us!
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Advent Mini-Retreat
Women of St. John's (and friends of any denomination)
are invited to attend
"Joyful Anticipation" (an Advent mini-retreat)
Saturday, December 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. John's Parish Hall
Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided by Contemporary Women's Bible Study
The retreat is free, but please contact the parish offices so we know how many to expect at 259.1570 or email rmckenzie@stjohnseagles.org.
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A Celebration of
The Rev. Douglas Remer's Ministry In St. John's
On Sunday, December 22, Fr. Remer will return to celebrate and preach at the 7:45 a.m. service and will preach and officiate at the combined Service of Lessons and Carols at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow the 10:00 a.m. service. This will also be the time for our College Breakfast, all college students home for the holiday break are particularly invited to join us.
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Children's Christmas Eve Pageant Actors Needed!
Children ages 4 to grade 5 are needed to perform in the 2014 Christmas Eve Pageant during the 4:00 p.m. service on December 24. Join us to bring the story of the birth of our Savior to life!
The rehearsal schedule is as follows:
Sunday, November 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 1, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 15, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ALL REHEARSALS to take place in the Parish Hall.
Please email lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org if your child would like to participate.
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Relief Needed in the Philippines
 Our bishop, the Right Rev. Dabney Smith, seeks our help in supporting the people of the Philippines following the devastating typhoon of earlier this week. He asks that people of the diocese make donations directly to Episcopal Relief and Development, which can be reached by clicking here. ER-D is in contact with local partners in the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, determining how best to respond in this time of crisis. Your donation will be used to support necessary and immediate emergency work for the children and adults most affected by the storm.
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Sandwich Sunday Hosts Needed
A host family or families are needed for Sandwich Sunday on March 16, 2014. Hosts purchase supplies for Sandwich Sundays (costs fully reimbursed by St. John's), help coordinate assembly on the day of, and deliver the lunches to Faith Cafe. Want to help? Contact Amanda Sansone at asansone@carltonfields.com.
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Did you know that you can make your 2014 St. John's pledge online? Save time and hassle by pledging today from the "Stewardship" tab on the St John's home page or by clicking here.
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| 12:15 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)
Join us as we continue a new series entitled Twisting the Truth. Our postmodern society is expert at distorting the truth. How can we learn to discern in a culture of deception? In this curriculum, Andy Stanley exposes four destructive lies about authority, pain, sex, and sin. His straightforward insights will help you exchange the falsehoods of our day for the life-changing truths of Scripture. Sessions include: The Source of Deception, All Is Not as It Seems, Says Who?, Facing Forward, It's Only Physical, It's No Mistake.
Bring a Bible, a covered dish to share, and an open heart and mind! Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for more details.
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| Thursday, November 21
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Head of School Candidate Open Meeting (Parish Hall)
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| 10:00 a.m. |
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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5:30 p.m.
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Head of School Candidate Open Meeting (Parish Hall)
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Friday, November 22
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Church/School Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti will be served both to sit down and eat in the Parish Hall, or to take away. Meals are $5 per person and $20 per family of 4 or more. Reservations are not required.
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Saturday, November 23
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8:00 a.m.
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Inaugural Soaring Eagle 5K and 1 M Run (Gadsden Park)
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| Sunday, November 24 - Christ the King Sunday, Pledge Sunday
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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)
Youth, Chaplain Harrison-Quillin invites you to sit with her in the north transept during the service.
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10:15 a.m.
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Advent Wreath Making
Between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, November 24, our traditional Advent wreath making event will occur in the courtyard. St. John's will provide all the items you need for a cost of $7 per wreath.
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11:00 a.m.
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Christmas Pageant Rehearsal (Parish Hall)
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11:15 a.m.
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Festal Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
Music will include works by Herbert Howells, William Mathias, and Simon Preston.
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6:00 p.m.
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High School Youth Group
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| Monday, November 25
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12:15 p.m.
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| Tuesday, November 26
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6:45 a.m.
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study will meet on at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the School's Middle Division Campus for a study of Paul's Letter to the Romans.
All women of St John's and their friends are welcome. Contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information.
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| Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Day
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Choral Eucharist
Join us to show gratitude to our Maker on the American day of thanksgiving. Our choral Eucharist will take place at 10:00 a.m.
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| Tuesday, December 3
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Mid Morning Women's Bible Study
On Tuesday, December 3, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will continue its study of "The Acts of the Apostles," an engaging narrative of the origins of the Christian church and the power of the Holy Spirit made manifest in and through its early members. The Rev. Ed Henley, who retired this year as Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, will guide their study of Acts 9:32 - 12:24, "God Shows No Partiality."
This will be the last meeting for this year. The group resumes on January 7, 2014, and welcomes all women in our church community and their friends and neighbors to join them on alternate Tuesdays in the Lowry Room for fellowship, prayer and study from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Sally Wiley at swileytampa@aol.com or 253.3906 or Pat Wilsonat patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640 with questions.
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Men's Ministry
Also on Tuesday, December 3, the Men's Ministry will meet in the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. The speaker will be Morris Hintzman, who will retire as CEO of Metropolitan Ministries at the end of the year. RSVP to Dallas Coffield so we can get a count for food. Dinner will be provided by Holy Hog.
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| Sunday, December 8
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Fifty-Year Celebration of Fr. John Peterson
This year marks the 50th year of ordained ministry for Fr. John Peterson, our Rector Emeritus. Please join us in the parish hall between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, December 8, for a celebration of this milestone event. Please email parish@stjohnstampa.org for more information.
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Advent Lessons and Carols
The Choir of St. John's Church will sing a service of Advent Lessons and Carols, with carols for audience and choir, at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Music will include works by Boris Ord, Sir William McKie, Ralph Vaughan-Williams, and Orlando Gibbons.
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| Sunday, December 15
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Parish Breakfast & Sandwich Sunday
On Sunday, December 15, we will gather after the 9:00 a.m. service in the parish hall for our monthly parish breakfast. We will also assemble sandwiches and bag lunches for our friends at Faith Cafe. Thanks to the Brown and Gagliardo families for hosting Sandwich Sunday!
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Middle School Youth Study Break
On Sunday, December 15 during the usual youth time (4:00 to 6:00 p.m.), middle school youth are invited to the Youth House for a fun study break! Drop in for a snack and some fellowship and take a break from studying for exams!
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Choir Christmas Concert
The Choir of St. John's Church, together with Concordia Vocal Ensemble, will give a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 15 at 5:00 p.m. that will include traditional carols of the season. Program to include works by Harold Darke, William Mathias, Philip Marshall, and Sir David Willcocks. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
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| Sunday, December 22
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A Celebration of the Ministry of the Rev. Douglas Remer
The Rev. Douglas Remer will return for a final Sunday in St. John's on December 22. He will preach at and celebrate the 7:45 a.m. service and preach at and officiate at the 10:00 a.m. combined Lessons and Carols service. A reception will follow, please join us to celebrate Fr. Remer's time with us!
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College Christmas Breakfast
All our college-aged parishioners and their parents are invited to join us on the morning of Sunday, December 22 as well, as we celebrate their homecoming! The breakfast will take place after the combined 10:00 service of Lessons and Carols.
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Middle School Youth Christmas Party and Caroling
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| Thursday, December 26 - Friday, December 27
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