April 29, 2015 Issue 

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More Upcoming Events 

 

 

Thurs, May 7

Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch, 11:45 a.m., Peterson Room. The Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch group will study Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98, 1 John 5:1-6, John 15:9-17
 Lunch is available at $5 per person. RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

 

Tues, May 19

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

The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study continues its study of the Interpretation Bible Studies guide to Romans by Art Ross and Martha M. Stevenson. This is an opportunity for women to delve into the apostle Paul's teaching on what is essential to Christian life and faith.  Come join us as we let God speak to us through some of the most beloved passages in the New Testament.

 

We meet in the Lowry Room on alternate Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. for fellowship, followed by study from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  For information on acquiring the guide, as well as other questions, contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.

 
From the Parish Register


 

Baptisms:


 

Sunday, April 19


Charles Michael Halloran


 

Birthdays:

 

May 3,  John Jenkins, Gareth Leonard, Hartley Mellish, Pickens Price


 

May 4,  Kristina Angiulli, Charles Crosby, Kristen Decelles, Joseph Swanson


 

May 5,  Matthew Crane, Guy King, III, Robert Lewis, J. Scott Taylor, John Thompson


 

May 6,  Stephen Bowles, Leslie Bryant, Joseph Strickland, Sr., Lynda Tappan


 

April 30,  Fletcher Barnes, Robert Spencer, Jeanine Sponsler


 

May 1,  Keith Bricklemyer, Norman Miller, Mary Beth Schnell, Linda Wyatt


 

May 2,  Nicholas Herrin

 


 



 


 

 



 


 


 


 

 


 

 


 


 


 


 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet  


This Jesus is

`the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.'

There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.

 

Acts 4

Parish News
"Heavenly" Parish Retreat Enjoyed by All
The Parish Retreat on Saturday, April 25 was an absolutely heavenly day! The parishioners who attended took part in many activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, ropes course, hermit crab walk, prayer workshops, canopy walk,labyrinth walk, and worship . Sharon Stoll blessed the group with harp music while they walked the labyrinth and children frolicked. Many wonderful conversations took place, new friendships took hold, and precious time was spent among family members. All in all a spectacular success ... Thanks to all who attended and an extra thanks to the steering committee who helped create, support, and give meaning and focus to the retreat, especially committee members Doug and Suzanne Arthur!
Youth Mission Trip Deadline is Tomorrow

Are you and your family interested in serving God and your neighbor in Nicaragua this summer?  St. John's Youth (6th to 12th grades) are going on a week long mission trip to El Ayudante in Nicaragua July 11 through 18.  Join other youth and families while we work on construction, clean water, VBS, and other projects for the poor and orphaned communities in Nicaragua. We will also enjoy a day of sightseeing and fun! The deadline to register is April 30. Contact Chaplain HQ with questions or to let her know you are going on the trip.

The Men's Ministry: Tuesday, May 5

The next Men's Ministry event will be entitled Writing about (Your) Inspiring Lives. St. John's parishioner Phil Leigh will share lessons learned as a biography ghostwriter and explain how you can write your own. As Tennessee Williams put it, "Life is all memories except for the one present moment that goes by so quickly you hardly catch it going." 


After finishing an investment career, Phil's first Civil War book was distributed by the University of Chicago Press in 2013 and followed by two more in 2014 and 2015. Additionally, Phil has written twenty-three Civil War articles for the New York Times. In 2013 he began ghostwriting the biographies of living Floridians in order to learn more about the challenges and accomplishments of others.
 
 

Please join us in the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. for wine and fellowship time, a fine meal catered by Holy Hog Barbecue at 6:30 p.m., and our speaker following dinner. RSVP to Dallas Coffield at dcoffield@gmail.com.

Quarterly Financial Report

 

Upcoming Events
Save the Date for VBS!

Save the date for VBS 2015! Our Vacation Bible School will take place from June 22 through 26, 2015, with a theme of Camp Discovery: Jesus at Work through Us. VBS is 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with after care available from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Click here to download the registration form, or contact Leland Baldwin with questions.

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St. John's 15th Annual Mother's Day In-Gathering for the Mothers and Babies of Alpha House
Sunday, May 10, Following All Services
While Mom will get lots of "Luvs" and "Huggies" on her special day, remember that others need to be pampered too! We can all help the Mothers and babies at Alpha House by bringing "Wish List" items on (or before) Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10.

Collection bags with wish lists will be distributed following all services on Sunday, May 3 and will also be available at the reception desk outside of the parish offices. Cash and very gently used in-kind donations are also appreciated. All donations will be collected in the courtyard prior to all three services on Mother's Day or drop off in the parish offices prior to May 10.

*****Volunteers are needed to distribute collection bags following all three services on May 3. Volunteers are also needed to receive collection bags prior to all three services on Mother's Day. If you can lend a hand, please call Ruth Giordano at 254.4332 or email her at tampagio@aol.com.

Children's Wish List items include: Diapers (all sizes including pull ups), wipes, baby food, bibs, clothing (infant though age 3) , baby wash and shampoo, diaper rash cream, sunscreen, Aquaphor products, crib sheets, strollers and car seats (infant and toddler), baby monitors, new undergarments and socks, toys.

Mother's Wish List items include: gift cards (grocery, Wal-Mart, etc.), towels/wash cloths, twin sized bedding/pillows, full size toiletry (alcohol-free/Aveeno oatmeal products), sanitary items, grooming items for nails and hair, perfume, makeup, plastic storage bins, non-disposable plastic dishes and cups, flatware, bus passes, wallets, stationary and stamps, books, Band-Aids, Cetaphil cleanser, antiseptic and hydrocortisone products, lanolin, new undergarments, and slippers.

Alpha House is an accredited, not-for-profit, local organization that was founded in 1981. Its mission is "to offer homeless pregnant women and mothers with young children safe housing and the tools they need to become self-sufficient, effective and responsible parents".  
 

Please contact Ruth Giordano with any questions and thank you! 

Sandwich Sunday Hosts Needed

Each month, we make sandwiches and bag lunches for the needy patrons of Faith Caf� to take with them after they eat a hot meal at the Caf�. We are in need of monthly hosts for July 19, August 16, and December 20. Hosting means purchasing supplies (costs are reimbursed by St. John's), helping facilitate the assembly line, and delivering sandwiches to Faith Caf�. There is a family that would like to co-host on one of these dates, but is unable to deliver the sandwiches to the Caf� on Monday. If you are interesting in being their co-host, or in hosting yourselves on one of these dates, please contact Amanda Sansone at amanda.arnold.sansone@gmail.com.

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, April 30

Deadline for Youth Mission Trip
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Healing (Chapel)
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Friday, May 1
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Sunday, May 3
8:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
9:15 a.m.
Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
Bishop Dabney Smith will preach
Following the 9:15 a.m. service
Confirmation Reception (Parish Hall)
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
Bishop Dabney Smith will preach.
Monday, May 4
8:15 a.m.
Mom's Sanctuary Support and Bible Study Group (Discovery House)
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, May 5
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)

CWBS continues a new study of the Gospel of John, using the study guide John by Mark A. Matson from the Interpretation Bible Studies series. The group meets on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. in the Peterson Room at the Middle Division campus. After conversation and a light breakfast (fruit & some type of bread) that members take turns bringing, the study starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends shortly before 8:00 a.m.; a few people may leave early if they have to go to work. All women of St John's and their friends are welcome; the group includes several valued members from other branches of Christ's church.  We would love to have you join us.  

 

For more information, please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com

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

The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study continues its study of the Interpretation Bible Studies guide to Romans by Art Ross and Martha M. Stevenson. This is an opportunity for women to delve into the apostle Paul's teaching on what is essential to Christian life and faith.  Come join us as we let God speak to us through some of the most beloved passages in the New Testament.

 

On Tuesday, May 5, Francie Brooks will lead our study of Unit 9, Romans 12:1 - 15:13, "After Talking the Talk, How Do We Walk the Walk?"   

 

We meet in the Lowry Room on alternate Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. for fellowship, followed by study from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  For information on acquiring the guide, as well as other questions, contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Wednesday, May 6
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
Divorce Support Group for Young People
Has your family recently experienced a divorce? Would your kids (4th through 8th graders) benefit from joining a safe and confidential group to talk through their experiences? St. John's is offering a voluntary three week after-school peer group on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, and 20 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The group will be capped at eight children. If there is interest from more than eight, we will form a second group. There is no fee to participate. If you want to register your child or if you have questions, contact Chaplain HQ at mharrisonquillin@stjohnstampa.org
6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Nights in St. John's (Parish Hall)

The last book of the Bible is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an outstanding example. Such literature enjoyed wide popularity in both Jewish and Christian circles from ca. 200 B.C. to A.D. 200. "This book contains an account of visions in symbolic and allegorical language borrowed extensively from the Old Testament, especially Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Daniel. Whether or not these visions were real experiences of the author or simply literary conventions employed by him is an open question." - US Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

The Wednesday Nights group will continue to study Revelation by viewing an eight session DVD study, Revelation According to John. 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 more details.