July 2, 2014 Issue

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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 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.

Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or email

parish@stjohnstampa.org to let us know when you need us.

This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

July 3

Alison Arnold, Susanne Sanders

July 4

Helen Gilbart, Robert Thomason

July 5

Anne Drewry, Roy McCraw, Jr., Wendy Pepe

July 6

Celia Applebaum, John Cavo, III, Mei Crain, Ashley Guyton, Charlotte Logan, Curtis Rorebeck, III, Randall Toth

July 7

Anne Chilldon, Andrew Pepe, Agnes Stansfield

July 8

Darby Bess, Mary Helen Keen, Anne McAdams, Robert Shamblin, Donald Sillman

July 9

Jack Bricklemyer, David Cox, Robert Fields, Jessica Reed, Dana Underwood McLean

Scripture Snippet

Open the gates, so that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace- in peace because they trust in you.

- Isaiah 26

News

A Message from Your Vestry

Dear Fellow Parishioners:

The Vestry thanks you very much for the time you took to engage in conversation with us during our Parish Gatherings in June. We appreciate your input and are considering it thoughtfully. Your commitment to the parish is obvious and that signals great things for our future. We look forward to returning to you soon with an update about our plans.

Yours in Christ,

The Wardens and Vestry

VBS: Wilderness Escape!

Check out our VBS students! There are more photos on our Facebook page, click here to visit it, and while you're there, like us!

We also thank those parishioners who lent us items to use during VBS. Those items are available for pick up now in the Parish Hall.

SJE Financial Report

Please click here to download this month's financial report for the church. The Vestry and Priest-In-Charge believe that transparency and communication are key to the positive growth of our parish, so they will be periodically publishing this information.

Upcoming Events

High School Youth Day Trip

to Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Join us for fun and fellowship as we float in tubes down this awesome lazy river near High Springs, Florida! We will depart from St. John's Church on Saturday, August 2, at 8:30 a.m. and return to the church by 6:30 p.m.

Wear your swimsuit, cover up, and sunscreen, and bring $8 for park admission/transportation, a towel, a water bottle, a change of clothes, river-appropriate footwear (aqua socks, chacos, etc), and money for lunch and snacks. Deadline to register with Chaplain HQ is Friday, July 25. Email her at mharrisonquillin@stjohnstampa.org to RSVP.

In-Town Mission Trip Week: August 4 through 8

Join Fr. Chip Connelly and Chaplain Harrison-Quillin for a week of serving those in need in our own community! See below for a roster of locations we will work at this week.

Each day, drop off and pick up will be at that day's site. Chaplain HQ will have a handout with directions and times to give out to those who register by Friday, August 1. Email her to sign up and get more info.

Monday: Feeding America Tampa Bay, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Tuesday: Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful

Wednesday: Metropolitan Ministries

Thursday: Assisted Living Facility TBD

Friday: Funday At Church: Wii tournament, games, The Lego Movie showing, snacks. Friday Funday is reward/incentive for serving on the other days!

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! The Men's Ministry will not meet during July or August, but will resume on Tuesday, September 2, at 6:00 p.m. 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 at rwalker@walkerbrands.com. See you in the fall!

This Week at St. John's

Thursday, July 3

10:00 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)

12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Friday, July 4

Parish Offices Closed for Independence Day Holiday

Sunday, July 6

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 (Church)

Monday, July 7

12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Tuesday, July 8

6:45 a.m.

The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)

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, July 9

12:15 p.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)

6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Nights at St. John's

(Parish Hall)
Tonight the group will continue GodQuest, a 6-week DVD series and small group study which brings the truth of Christianity to life in a personal and relevant way to those who have doubts about its validity. Sean McDowell presents historical, scientific, and archaeological evidence for the existence of God, the truth of the Bible, and the deity of Christ. Also features Lee Strobel and Josh McDowell.

This series answers this most critical challenge facing the Church today. It will help to develop a strong foundation for faith and is an excellent resource for outreach to seekers, offering powerful truths and compelling evidences for faith in Christ. It is a life-altering spiritual journey every person should take!

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, July 20

Following the 9:00 a.m. service

Parish Breakfast (Parish Hall)

We continue our traditional third-Sunday breakfasts with light fare in the Parish Hall after the 9:00 a.m. service.

Saturday, August 2

8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

High School Youth Day Trip (Ichetucknee Springs State Park, High Springs, FL)

High school youth will depart from St. John's Church at 8:30 a.m. and return to the church by 6:30 p.m. Wear a swimsuit and cover up and bring $8 for park admission/transportation, a towel, a water bottle, a change of clothes, river-appropriate footwear (aqua socks, chacos, etc), and money for lunch and snacks. Deadline to register with Chaplain HQ is July 25.

Sunday, August 3

Choir Returns

This Sunday our choir returns from their well-deserved summer break.

August 4 - 8

Youth In-Town Mission Work

Both Chaplain Harrison-Quillin and Father Connelly will join our youth for the in-town mission week!

Sunday, August 17

9:00 a.m.

Backpack Blessing (Church)

Bring your backpack to be blessed for the new school year!

Following the 9:00 a.m. service

Parish Breakfast to Honor Fr. Doug Zimmerman (Parish Hall)

Join us to say farewell to Fr. Zimmerman as he takes on a new challenge in England!

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Safeguarding God's Children (Parish Hall)

Email the parish offices at parish@stjohnstampa.org for more information.

Sunday, August 24

After the 9:00 a.m. Service

Rally Day (Church Grounds)

Kick off the year with us as we gather for fellowship, food, and to find out about the youth and children education ministries at St. John's!

Our other ministries will be featured monthly during the year. Look for more information soon!