March 26, 2014 Issue 
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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

 

March 27

Christian Brown, Rachael Cockey, Christine Henry, Reed Heyer, Glenda Hodgson, Colin Roberts

 

March 28

Robert Barnes, Alexandra Bush, Lara Butler, Al DeMellier, Gaines Hayes, Tess Lowke, Shahla Madani

 

March 29

Kaitlyn DePalma, Ada Edgar, Charles Hine, III, Christopher Mickler, Ethan Olsen

 

March 30

Tyler Blume, Virginia Miller, MaryJo Morin, Amy Whitworth

 

March 31

Cole Bryant, Caroline Gibson, Heather Kendall, Bryn Leonard, Greg Merritt, Joseph Rawlings, Jr.

 

April 1

Peter Arcuri, Luke Sevelius, Eliot Van Dyke, Ronald Walker

 

April 2

James Arthur, Jr., Christopher Elliott, Janis Guzzle Chapman, Kelly Horan, David Martin, Jr., Madalyne Sulzer

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet
 

 

The reaper is already receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, "One sows and another reaps.' I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor." 

 

John 4


 






 

News
Terry Hershey Event Sparks Enthusiasm for Lay Leadership
Terry Hershey, as part of his visit to St. John's, led a workshop on Sunday, March 23, for lay leaders and clergy on Empowering the Laity. The nearly 50 attendees left inspired and well fed, both by Hershey's words as well as by the lunch from Inside the Box, a social enterprise business of our outreach partner, Metropolitan Ministries.
  
 
Youth Blog and Calendar Now Live

Did you know that Youth now have their own calendar and blog on our website? Visit www.StJohnsTampa.org and click on the button marked "youth" on the homepage to access dates, event info, and more!

Events
St. John's Grief Support Ministry
invites you to a Service of Remembrance

Sunday, March 30, 2:30 p.m. in the Peterson Room    

at the Middle Division Campus, 240 Plant Avenue

 

Please join us as we remember our loved ones by name, share brief reflections on their lives, and connect with members of our church family who have experienced similar losses. A reception will follow. Contact the parish offices at 259.1570 or parish@stjohnstampa.org if you need a ride to the service. 
Men's Ministry 
Tuesday, April 1, 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Join the men of our parish for a presentation by our organist and choirmaster, Simon Morley.  Dinner will be provided for a charge by Holy Hog (pulled pork, barbecued chicken, greens, mac & cheese, banana pudding, tea and lemonade), RSVP to Dallas Coffield to reserve your spot at dcoffield@gmail.com.

The Circle and The Orleanians 
Announce Their Cinco de Mayo Party

Join us for munchies, margaritas, and mucho merriment!

Sunday, May 4th at 6:00 p.m.

at the home of Drew and Betsy Graham, 3122 W. Lawn Avenue

 

Co-hosted by:

Erin and Dennis Carr
Betsy and Drew Graham

Crystal and Kaivon Madani

Dax Nelson and Meghan Ross

 

Look for an invite in April.  Make sure you are on our list, email Kim French or Dax Nelson to be sure we have your current email address.

Summer Christian Enrichment for Youth  
Sunday, June 22nd through Friday, June 27th 
Middle School Youth Summer Camp at Dayspring for rising 6th through 8th graders.  Cost is $375, click here to find out more.  Chaplain HQ will be the chaplain for this session!

Monday, June 23rd through Friday, June 27th 
St. John's Church Vacation Bible School: Wilderness Escape! Ages 3 through 10 are welcome to join us from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  The cost is $30.  Volunteer opportunities for adults and older children are also available. Contact Leland Baldwin for more information.
Action Items and Opportunities
Help for Faith Cafe
The men at Faith Cafe are in need of our help.  If you can donate pants, shorts, and running shoes, it would be much appreciated.  Please bring donations to the parish offices.
This Week at St. John's
Thursday, March 27
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
Friday, March 28
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Sunday, March 30
7:45 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 
9:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
10:15 a.m.
Youth and Adult Confirmation Rehearsal (Church) 
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
2:30 p.m.
Grief Support Ministry: Service of Remembrance (Peterson Room)
4:00 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)
6:30 p.m.
High School Bible Study (Youth House)
Monday, March 31
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
6:00 p.m.
Interfaith Seder (Rodeph Sholom, 2713 Bayshore Blvd.)
This event is full. 

If you have a reservation and will not be able to attend, please call Rebecca McKenzie at 259-1570 to cancel and free up your space for another parishioner.

Tuesday, April 1
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)  
All women of St. John's and their friends of other denominations are welcome for a light breakfast and discussion of important books of the Bible. Please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information. 
10:15 a.m.

Mid Morning Women's Bible Study

(Lowry Room)

Terry Hershey will guide the group's next session on Acts 27 - 28:10 - "Paul is Remanded to Rome." The group invites 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 Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com with questions 

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
6:00 p.m.
Men's Ministry (Parish Hall)
Join the men of our parish for a lively presentation on the history of music in the church by our organist and choirmaster (and resident Brit), Simon Morley.  Dinner will be provided for a charge by Holy Hog (pulled pork, barbecued chicken, greens, mac & cheese, banana pudding, tea and lemonade), RSVP to Dallas Coffield to reserve your spot at dcoffield@gmail.com. 
Wednesday, April 2
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
5:45 p.m.

Wednesday Lenten Series (Parish Hall)

Terry Hershey will give the second half of his presentation "Making a Difference: Being Not Just the Best in the World but the Best for the World." There will be a "Happy Hour" fellowship time before each of the Wednesday events, please join us at 5:45 p.m. for these fun gatherings!

 

Dinner will be served and childcare will be available. RSVP to 259.1570 or parish@stjohnstampa.org by Monday, March 31.


More Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 3
11:45 a.m.

Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch

(Peterson Room)

The group continues a series on The Fruits of the Spirit with the topic Faithfulness.  Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

Sunday, April 13
The Sunday of the Passion - Palm Sunday 
9:00 a.m.

Children's Palm Processional (Church)

5:00 p.m.
Faure Requiem (Church)

The Choir of St. John's presents this hauntingly lovely work in the church for Palm Sunday.