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From the Parish Register


 


 

Birthdays:

 

July 27,  Marry Sutton Gonzalez, Christina Killgoar

 

July 28,  Andrew Farmen, Salvatore Gagliardo, Jr., David McLay, Cole Sanchez, Kylie Sanchez, Jennifer Swindal

 

July 29,  Jovani Hicks

 

July 30,  LeRoy Collins, III, Stacy Lick, Corey Tappan, Dylan Tozier

 

July 31,  Martha Bever, Marguerite Carson, George Cavo, Will Cavo, William Duryea, Thomas Gardner, Anthony Palermo, Marian Sbar, Michael Shamblin

August 1,  Harriette Bryan, Samantha Dring

 

August 2,  Joanne Henley, Reece Howell, Jeanette Kelley, Kassadie Nieto, Dwayne  Varas, Nancy Walker

 

August 3,  Abigail Burden, Bradley Green

 

August 4,  Robin Adair, Kenneth Lane, Margaret O'Malley, Pickens Price, Jr., Stella Strom

 

August 5,  Vivienne Evans, Thomas Patmintra

 

 

 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet  

When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid." 

John 6





 

Parish News
(choose Track Two)
School Supplies Needed for Cornerstone Kids

As the new school year approaches, your generous support is requested for the children at Cornerstone Kids. The goal is to raise $1,200 to cover the cost of backpacks and school supplies for 35 children.

 

You may drop off your monetary donation at the parish offices no later than August 16. Please make your check payable to St. John's. Contact MC Jenkins with questions at Bucsjenkins@aol.com. Thanks! 

Mid Morning Women's Bible Study Begins New Fall Series: Ephesians
On Tuesday, September 7, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will embark on a study of the Letter to the Ephesians, using the book,"Paul, the Prison Letters" by N. T. Wright, as our study guide.  We feel very blessed that our session leaders this fall will include each of our St. John's clergy, as well as inspiring lay women and a retired Episcopal priest who attends St. John's when he is in Tampa.  We invite all women of the parish and interested friends and neighbors to join us at 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room on alternate Tuesdays, September 7 - December 1.  
 
For more information contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640 or Sally Wiley at swileytampa@aol.com or 253.3906.  Whether you are new to our group or returning for your seventh year or somewhere in between, we look forward to welcoming you on September 7 or whenever you can join us.

 

Call the parish offices for more information. To RSVP, send your check for $22 for each ticket, made payable to St. John's to 906 South Orleans Avenue. Deadline to purchase is Wednesday, August 26.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's Continues New Series
The Jesus the New Way series presented by N.T. Wright, began Wednesday, July 29. Join the Wednesday Nights group in the Parish Hall each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck supper, fellowship, and Christian enrichment.

Jesus the New Way is a magnificent account of the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth. N.T. Wright is truly one of the most outstanding contemporary Jesus scholars, which is evident throughout this entire production.

 

Program 2,  August 5 -Startling Surprises: How did the kingdom announced by Jesus parallel the expectations of the Jewish people that they derived from their study of Scripture? Why was Jesus' news shocking and offensive? What was he really saying?

 

Program 3,  August 12 - Longing for a King: In a Jewish world weird for the welcome and recognition of a Messiah, how did Jesus redefine what that should mean? What were the implications for the main symbols of Israel's life such as the Holy Temple?

 

Program 4,  August 19 - Why Did Jesus Die? What were the charges? What was the real and great battle being fought? How was history racing toward its climatic moment, and how did Jesus understand and undertake his role therein?

 

Program 5,  August 26 - Who Was Jesus? How do we begin to understand the meaning of Jesus by reexamining what we really mean by God? How did Jesus understand himself? How did the early church view Jesus? Was Jesus divine?

 

Program 6,  September  2 - The New Claim: Was Jesus really raised from the dead? What about all the skeptics' explanations as to why that is impossible? What did resurrection mean to first-century Jews? How does the resurrection of Jesus address our individual lives?
Action Items and Opportunities
Safeguarding God's Children: New Class Scheduled 

Safeguarding God's Children provides participants with the information they need to protect the children they know and care for in their personal lives and the ministries in which they serve. The next session will take place on Thursday, August 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.


 

Who needs to attend?

  •  All paid parish staff members, and staff and faculty of the School. 
  •  Any volunteers working with children and youth in the church or School (including Christian education leaders, chaperones, and other School volunteers)
  •  Anyone who wishes to learn more about how the parish and School can protect children and youth.

Recertification may be completed online. Email parish@stjohnstampa.org with questions, to RSVP for the August 13 session, or to learn about the online option.

Faith Cafe Needs

Now that hot weather is here, we need men's t-shirts and shorts for the patrons of Faith Café. Toiletries, underwear, and socks are also always welcome. Please bring contributions to the parish offices, and they will be taken down to Faith Café.

 

Questions about Faith Café? Contact Mary Jane Schenck or Sally Wiley.

Candle Available

The candle in the sanctuary light is available on September 20 and September 27. Please contact the parish offices at 259.1570 if you would like to take one of these opportunities to support St. John's and honor a loved one.

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, July 30
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Healing (Chapel)
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room)

The Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch group will continue to meet weekly during the summer of 2015. The readings the group will study are those from the Revised Common Lectionary for the coming Sunday. The group will continue with this pattern, reading and studying the lessons for the Sunday to follow so as to better understand and absorb those readings and the sermon on Sunday.

 

Extra parking is available in the School's parking area across Plant St. under the Cross-town expressway if the regular lot is full. Please do not park in the Four Green Fields parking lots. 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, July 31
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Sunday, August 2
(choose Track Two)
8:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
9:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Holy Baptism (Church)

Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
Sunday School will continue throughout the summer.
Following the 9:15 a.m. service
Coffee Hour Fellowship (Parish Hall)
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)  (Church)
Monday, August 3
8:15 a.m.
Mom's Sanctuary (Discovery House)

Join us each Monday at 8:15 a.m. in Discovery House (918 South Orleans Avenue), for our weekly Mom's Sanctuary group meeting. Come have a cup of coffee, meet new friends, and reconnect with old friends. No homework, just bring an open mind and heart. If you have any questions, please email Leland Baldwin at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.

12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Tuesday, August 4
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)

CWBS continues a study of selected passages from 1 & 2 Samuel.  This course will run through August 25.  The course is designed in such a way that if people cannot attend all the sessions, they will still find each session interesting and not dependent upon what came the week before.

 

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. 

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Wednesday, August 5
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Parish Hall)

Jesus the New Way presented by N.T. Wright. Series begins Wednesday, July 29.


Jesus the New Way is a magnificent account of the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth. N.T. Wright is truly one of the most outstanding contemporary Jesus scholars, which is evident throughout this entire production.

Program 2,  August 5 - Startling Surprises: How did the kingdom announced by Jesus parallel the expectations of the Jewish people that they derived from their study of Scripture? Why was Jesus' news shocking and offensive? What was he really saying?

 

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.