August 19, 2015 Issue 
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From the Parish Register

Baptisms:

August 2

Adeline Mary Lee 
Roxanna Jane Cappiello 

 
Birthdays:

August 20, Harley Campbell, Jill Elliott, Mary-Evelyn Farrior, Joseph Keesling, II,   Emily Strickland

August 21, Peter Arizu

August 22, Parker Adair, Wendy Beaver, Sacha Dyson, Anne Graff, Williston Johnson, Ernest Lykes, Melinda Pendino, Mary Audrey Wilson
 
August 23, Michael Latini

August 24,  Gloria Carnes, John Guyton, IV, Kamra Hearing, Mary Keesling, Catherine Mellon, Robin Michel, Adajean Samson, Barbara Weston

August 25,  Carleton Compton, Jr., M. Leo Elliott, III, William Ihrig, Amy Lutz, Charles Stallings, Jr., Mark Weston

August 26,  Albert Loomis, Leslie Minder, William Platt
 
 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet  

Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Ephesians 5
(use Track 2)





 

Parish News

Rally Day Is This Sunday!

Sunday, August 23   Combined Services and Rally Day, 10:00 a.m

On Sunday, August 23, we will combine the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services into one 10:00 a.m. service and celebrate the beginning of the parish year with Rally Day 2015! Following the service, at which casual dress is welcome and appropriate, we will gather on the church grounds for a picnic. The main course, beverages, and dessert will be provided by St. John's. Parishioners with last names starting with A through L should bring a side dish, while those with last names from M to Z should bring a salad or veggie. 

 

Parishioners representing our more than 50 ministries will be mingling and answering any questions you may have. Fun for the kids and fellowship for adults are also on the menu! Sunday School students will get to meet their teachers and classmates, too. 

 

Know someone who is looking for a new church home? Feel free to bring potential parishioners to join the fun!

Save these Upcoming Dates for Children and Youth
September 13 - Youth Group Kickoff, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
September 18 - Family Game Night, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Contact Miranda Harrison-Quillin for more information.
The Circle Kicks Off 2015-2016

The Circle will kick off the new year on November 15 with a get-together at the home of Jerry and Marilin Maya. The event will be co-hosted by Greg and Kam Hearing. Mark your calendars and look for more information soon! Make sure you are on our mailing list by contacting Kim French.

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.
Action Items and Opportunities
Sandwich Sunday Volunteer Coordinator Needed

After several years of coordinating our Sandwich Sunday outreach to Faith Cafe, Amanda Sansone is taking a well-earned break, and we are looking for someone to fill her shoes. The main duties are recruiting volunteer host families/parishioners and helping assemble sandwiches and bag lunches on the third Sunday of the month. We have host families already scheduled through December 2015, but are looking for someone to take the reins now in preparation for next year. Interested in being more involved in this rewarding and vital ministry? Contact Amanda for more information about what the job entails.

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, August 20
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 meets 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, August 21
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Sunday, August 23
(choose Track 2)
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)
Sunday School will continue throughout the summer.
Following the 10:00 a.m. service
Rally Day (Church Grounds)
Monday, August 24
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Tuesday, August 25
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)

CWBS concludes its study of selected passages from 1 & 2 Samuel this week.

 

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 26
Today is the deadline for purchasing tickets 
for Baseball with the Bishop on September 11
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 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?
 
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.