January 14, 2015 Issue 

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More Upcoming Events 

Thurs, January 22

Men's Thursday Interactive Bible Study and Lunch, 11:45 a.m., Peterson Room

The Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch group begins the new year with readings and discussion of Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62: 6-14; 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31; Mark 1:14-20 on Thursday, January 22  

 

Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person. RSVP to  dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

 

Sun, January 25

Middle School Youth Group, 4:30 p.m., Parish Hall

Games, dinner, lesson, and fellowship for youth in 6th through 8th grades 

 

High School Youth Group, 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Dinner, fellowship, and Bible study of Romans for youth in grades 9 through 12.

 

Tue, January 27

Women's Mid Morning Bible Study, 10:15 a.m., Lowry Room

This group meets on alternate Tuesdays for fellowship followed by study from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. They will be using the Interpretation Bible Studies guide to Romans by Art Ross and Martha M. Stevenson.  For information on acquiring the guide, as well as other questions, email Sally Wiley (or 253.3906) or Pat Wilson (or 644.4640).

 

Sat, January 31

Gasparilla Parking Fundraiser, School Middle Division Crosstown Parking Lot

Help raise funds for mission projects by directing cars. 

 

Sun, February 1

Outreach and Evangelism Rally Day

Middle School Youth Group, 4:30 p.m., Parish Hall

Games, dinner, lesson, and fellowship for youth in 6th through 8th grades 

 

High School Youth Group, 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Dinner, fellowship, and Bible study of Romans for youth in grades 9 through 12.

 

Sun, February 8

Valentine Exchange in Children's Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. service

Bring valentines for all your Sunday School friends and share the love!

Middle School Youth Group, 4:30 p.m., Parish Hall

Games, dinner, lesson, and fellowship for youth in 6th through 8th grades 


 

High School Youth Group, 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Dinner, fellowship, and Bible study of Romans for youth in grades 9 through 12.

 

Tue, February 17

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Parish Hall

 

 

 

 
From the Parish Register

  

Baptisms:
January 10
Parker McCoy Fluharty 

January 11
Brody William Joseph Kellar

Avery Marie Watts

Birthdays:

 

January 15

Joseph Bever, Jr., Erika Lee, Simon Matthews

 

January 16

Elizabeth Calfee, Michael Colgan, John Germany, Connor Schrils

 

January 17

Stephen Cabral, Cynthia Cavo, Evelyn Conti

 

January 18
Cristy Braun, Richard Jacobson, Dottie Miller, Charles Pekkala, Elizabeth Ruas, Michelle Sulzer, Dorothy Webster, Susan Webster

 

January 19

Emily Grim, Jeffrey Hunt, Parker Milling, Karen Rabbitt, Ralph Sevelius, Jr.

 

January 20

Graeme Evans, James Harrington, Helen Schumal, Ellis Weekley

 

January 21

Laura Cruse

 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet

 

God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

 

Genesis 1 







 

News

Notice of Annual Meeting, Vestry Elections, and Combined Services

The Annual Meeting of the Parish, which will include the election of four new Vestry members, will follow a combined service at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Parish Hall on Sunday, January 18. Lunch will be provided.

 

At the meeting, four new Vestry members will be elected. The Vestry has nominated the following parishioners: Truett Gardner, Drew Graham, Cindy Hadlow, Kenneth Lane, Dax Nelson, Jackie Preis, Lisa Sepulveda, and Scott Simons. Please click here for full bios of all Vestry candidates.

 

Early voting, supervised by Vestry members, will take place during normal office hours in the parish offices during the week before the meeting. Voting by proxy is not permitted.

 

According to our by-laws: "Only adult communicant members of this Parish, those who are 16 years of age or over, whose names are duly enrolled as such in the Register of said Parish, and who are regular in their attendance at its services and make stated contributions of record to its general support, shall be Electors qualified to vote at a duly convened meeting of the Parish."

Fundraiser for Jackie Faircloth at Tampa's Sugar Shack

Many parishioners will have heard about Tampa native Jackie Faircloth, who was recently injured by a car when on a trip to Tallahassee. Jackie is the granddaughter of Marion Faircloth, longtime parishioner and volunteer at St. John's. Jackie was one of the Sugar Shack's first employees so the store has generously offered to donate the net proceeds from sales on four Sundays to support Jackie's recovery. 

 

Please visit Sugar Shack at 1521 S. Dale Mabry Highway on Sundays, January 18 and 25, and February 1 and 8, to help support the Faircloth family. More information about Sugar Shack, including hours and menus, are available by clicking here.

Choral Evensong: Sunday, February 1

The St. John's Choir has enjoyed the opportunity in recent years to combine with the choir of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church to sing Choral Evensong, and will do so again on Sunday, February 1, here at St. John's, for the feast of Candlemas. The Evensong will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the church. A reception, to which all are warmly invited, follows in the Parish Hall.

The Men's Ministry: Tuesday, February 3

Rob Greenway offered an insightful and compelling historical perspective of Islam in his presentation to the Men's Ministry early in January.  He has agreed to return for our February meeting to offer Part II - The Struggle With and Within.  This presentation will cover the expansion of the Islamic faith from the time of Muhammad through the Crusades, the fall of Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, all the way to modern-day events that are shaping today's Muslim faith.  Rob, who served our country for 20 years in the military and is now a civilian Senior Intelligence Officer at Central Command,  will again deliver this material from a Christian perspective and we expect a spirited conversation on how we, as Christian men, can deal with Muslims in our daily lives.  Remember, Rob's views are his own, and not those of his employer. 

 

If you made the January meeting, we're sure you were impressed with Part I and will return for this one; if you missed it, Part I is not a prerequisite for Part II, so, either way, we hope you can make this one.  Please RSVP for the February meeting by emailing Dallas Coffield at dcoffield@gmail.com.  Just like for Part I, we'll start this meeting at 5:00 p.m., sit down for Holy Hog BBQ at 5:30 p.m., and get Rob on by 6:00 p.m..  Your donation of $12 buys a dinner and a great seat for this captivating presentation and discussion. 

Baptism Reunion: "Class of 2014"

The inaugural Reunion of our 2014 Baptism Class took place last Sunday at Discovery House. Four of the twelve babies who were baptized in 2014 were able to attend an informative networking and social session. The group ended with a decision to meet twice a year so that the class of 2014 can stay connected. The next event is planned for September.

Upcoming Events
Save the Date for Outreach Saturday!

Saturday, February 28  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lunch from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

On Saturday, February 28, you have a choice of several local ministries to serve.  Descriptions of the projects and sign up opportunities begin February 1 at the Outreach and Evangelism Rally Day.  Details to follow on Rally Day.

Focus on Faith: Adult Confirmation Begins February 1

Focus on Faith is a small group experience to learn more about the Episcopal Church and its beliefs. The program, which begins February 1, is designed to prepare adults for baptism, confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation of faith.  It is also a time to connect with others on your Christian journey.  The program is led by Mother Alice Sadler, Associate Rector. Download a brochure about Focus on Faith by clicking here, or pick one up in the parish offices. Questions? Contact Mother Alice at asadler@stjohnstampa.org.  

Gasparilla Children's Parade Party: Saturday, January 24

Argh, mateys, and all other pirates and parade watchers! Please come to Discovery House for the children's parade party!!! We need RSVPs to lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.

 

Family drinks provided.

Time: 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

What to bring: An app to share and a blanket or chairs 

Who is invited? Families of St. John's Church and friends

Cost? $10 per family 

 

Any questions, please email lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.

Your Help Needed
Housing Needed for Choristers

We are delighted, as part of our Annual Music Series, to be welcoming back to St. John's the Boy Choristers of St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City on Sunday, March 8. St. John's has forged a firm friendship with St. Thomas - our own choir having sung there on a number of occasions. The boys will give a concert here in the church at 5:00 p.m., and will be joined by our own altos, tenors, and basses for several pieces in the program. 

 

As part of their Florida tour, the boys require housing for two nights on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. If you might be able to offer accommodation to at least two boys (they are required to stay in pairs), please contact Ginny VanOsdol, who has kindly agreed to coordinate housing. Ginny can be reached at 701.8029, or virginiavanosdol@gmail.com

 

Simon Morley

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, January 15
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Healing (Chapel)
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday, January 16
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday at 5:00 p.m. - Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
Youth Overnight Retreat (Warren Willis Camp)
For more info, contact Chaplain HQ.

The Soiree: Friday, January 16

The next Soiree will be at the home of Carol & Henry Woodroffe, 2109 North Dundee, 33629. It will be on Friday, January 16, at 7:00 p.m. Please bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage. 

 

RSVP to Mary Hulse,mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com,286.1121

or Pat Wilson,patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com,644.4640.

Sunday, January 18
8:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II)  (Church) 

Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
Immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service
Parish Annual Meeting and Lunch (Parish Hall)

Sandwich Sunday (Parish Hall)
Each month, we make sandwiches and bag lunches for needy patrons to take with them after they eat a hot meal at the Caf�. We invite all parishioners to help. Thank you to our hosts for this month, the Cassedy family!
11:15 a.m.
Baptism Preparation Class (Discovery House)
Monday, January 19
8:15 a.m.
Mom's Sanctuary Support and Bible Study Group (Discovery House)
Come have a cup of coffee, meet new friends, and reconnect with old friends at 8:15 a.m. in Discovery House. This group will continue meeting each Monday morning. Questions? Email lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org or call 259.1570.
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, January 20
6:45 a.m.
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)

The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (CWBS) group continues a new study of the Synoptic Gospels.  All women of St John's and their friends are invited to attend.  The group meets each Tuesday morning from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the Middle Division Campus at Platt Street and Plant Avenue. Coffee and a light breakfast are served. Join us for lively discussion as we discover the meaning of scripture in our lives. Please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information.

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Wednesday, January 21
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Parish Hall)

Beginning January 7, 2015, the Wednesday Nights at St. John's group will see and ponder The Tabernacle.

The Tabernacle is a fantastic 6-session video-based study on the biblical Tabernacle. Using the popular Tabernacle Experience� replica of the Tabernacle of Moses, this study presents an expert-guided tour and explanation of each part. 

 

The Wednesday Nights at St. John's group invites all parishioners and friends to join them each week in the Parish Hall. Bring a dish to share and an open heart and mind for discussion. Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for details.