May 21, 2014 Issue 
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Current health regulations prohibit the clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, so we will not know if you or someone you love is there unless you tell us. We want to provide support in any time of need or crisis.  
 
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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

 

May 22

Alan Beaver, Richard Coley


May 23

Lane Poe


May 24

Darian Brokaw, Lauren Fontes, Julie Lehan, Adelaide Sansone, Frank Whitworth, IV


May 25

Skardon Bliss, Rhys Leonard, Madison Osborn, Theresa Picone, Elizabeth Strong, Caroline Tucker

 

May 26

Bonita Cockey, George Haddad, Zachary Haddad, Ernest Zuberer, Sr.


May 27

Lionel Lowry, V, Alice Prange, Melissa Slack, Adam Weekley


May 28

John Boldrick, Dax Nelson, Luke Osborne, Jeffrey Slack, Mary Straske 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet

 

 

Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.

John 14
 

 







 

News
CWBS Retreat: Women Mystics

Sharon Stoll, Mary Jane Schenck, Carol Ihrig, Kate Graves, the Rev. Jo Popham (Chaplain),  Peggy Curlin, Sally Thompson, Robin Johnson, and Kathleen Moore enjoyed fellowship and quiet contemplation at the Contemporary Women's Bible Study's retreat at DaySpring Conference Center this past weekend.  

 

Events
The Soiree 
 
 
 
Please join us for our last Soiree before the summer break
Friday, June 6, 7:00 p.m.
at Mary and Ron Hulse's home (4912 Lyford Cay Road). 
We ask you to only bring an appetizer to share. 
RSVP to Mary at mhulse@tampabay.rr.com 
or Pat Wilson at patwilson@tampabay.rr.com.
The Men's Ministry 
Thanks to all the men of St. John's and their friends who made our revamped Men's Ministry such a success this year!  We will not meet during June, July, or August, but will resume on Tuesday, September 

2, at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall. The group will still have the same fine food, and possibly some wine for early birds. A speaker will be announced later in the summer.  If you have ideas for speakers, please contact Ron Walker. See you in the fall!

Action Items and Opportunities
VBS Training
Volunteers are needed for Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27.  Students, you can get all your hours for National Junior Honor Society in one week by helping out!  There are training sessions: Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 31 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Volunteers should plan to be at one of these sessions. Both will take place in the Parish Hall.  
 

Please contact Leland Baldwin at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org with questions.

Supplies Needed for VBS
VBS needs your help locating the following items. All will be returned.

1.Four E Z pop-up tents (any color is fine)

2.Throw rugs

3.Sheets (all colors accepted)

4.Large pottery vases or planters

5.Small benches

6.Small tables

7.Large maps

8. Bandannas

 

Please contact Leland Baldwin at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org with questions.

Candle and Flowers Available
The candle in the Sanctuary Light is available on June 22, 2014 and the flowers at the Chapel Altar are available on September 14, 2014. If you would like to take one of these opportunities to honor a loved one and support St. John's, please call 259.1570 or email parish@stjohnstampa.org. 
VBS Registration Form Available!

Click here to download the form to sign up for VBS 2014: Wilderness Escape!  Contact Leland Baldwin, Director of Christian Education, for more information about VBS at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, May 22
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
11:45 a.m.

Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch

(Peterson Room)

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

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday, May 23
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Sunday, May 25
7:45 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
9:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)   
Following
9:00 a.m. Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship (Parish Hall)  

11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
2:00 p.m.
Youth Year End Party (Kelly Home)
Middle school youth, mark your calendars for our year-end celebration! We will have a blast at the Kelly family's home on Sunday, May 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please wear your bathing suit and towel and a side dish to share.  Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided.

6:30 p.m.
High School Youth (TBD)
Monday, May 26
Parish Offices Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 27
6:45 a.m.
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)  
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (CWBS)  group continues a study based on UNC Professor Bart Ehrman's DVD series, From Jesus to Constantine, which focuses on the first three centuries of Christian history.  The series has already promoted lively and substantive discussion. 

CWBS meets on Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the Plant Avenue (School Middle Division) campus.  All women of St. John's and their friends of other denominations are welcome for a light breakfast and discussion. Please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information. 
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Wednesday, May 28
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's
(Parish Hall)
Becoming More by Doing Less
During these Wednesday night sessions, we will have another chance to learn from Terry Hershey through a DVD series and to discuss at length the ideas which he presents to us about a fulfilling Christian life as we learn more from him.In each of the brief DVD sections, we are invited to take practical steps to slow down, regroup, and regain a sense of balance in  a world that worships at the altar of business and busy-ness.

This group meets each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Bring a Bible, a covered dish to share, and an open heart and mind. Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for details. 

More Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 31
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Vacation Bible School Training (Parish Hall)
Volunteers for VBS must attend one of the two training sessions.  Please contact Leland Baldwin with questions.
August 4 - 8
Youth In-Town Mission Work
Stay tuned for more info, contact Chaplain HQ  or visit the Youth Blog and Calendar!