July 9, 2014 Issue 

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From the Parish Register

  

Baptisms

 

July 6
Nikolai Alexander Engelman

 

Birthdays

 

July 10

Kimberly Cressell, Elizabeth Guerra, Kenneth Hyatt, III, Logan Tellekamp, Robert Wilson

 

July 11

L. Dennis Craig

 

July 12

Abbie DeLoach, Jamie McKay, Robert Sulzer, III, Virginia Swindal, Grant White

 

July 13

Phyllis Russell, Frederick Stanford

 

July 14

Robert Barnes, Jr., Kimberly French, Rebecca Graff, Sophia Gray, Elizabeth Hancock, George Merritt, Emory Peterson, Agnes Scott, Jacob Slack, Austin Taylor, Tyler Whittlesey

 

July 15

Charles Harden, III, David Hasselbach, Kathryn Heisel, Brant Peterson, Tamsen Williams, Claudia Young

 

July 16

Joan Apthorp, Hannah Rix, Michelle Roberts

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet

  

 

 "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

 

Matthew 11

 


News
Join Us to Bid a Fond Farewell to Fr. Doug Zimmerman

On Sunday, August 17, our Parish Breakfast Sunday will have a special theme: saying goodbye to Fr. Doug Zimmerman, our Associate Rector for Pastoral Care.  As you know, Fr. Zimmerman has accepted a call as Team Rector of St. Mary the Virgin in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, and we are so excited for this opportunity for him and his family.  The breakfast will take place between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday the 17th in the Parish Hall.

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: Assisted Living Facility TBD

Thursday: Metropolitan Ministries

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

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.

The Men's Ministry

The Men's Ministry will not meet during July or August, and the group has determined that the timing of the first Tuesday in September, just after Labor Day, will make it hard to meet that month as well. Therefore, we will resume on Tuesday, October 7, 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 10
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday, July 11
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Sunday, July 13
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 14
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, July 15
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 16
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 conclude 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!