September 2, 2015 Issue 
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From the Parish Register


Birthdays:

September 3, John Hodgson, Jr., Christina McAdams, Martha Straske

September 4, Alliston Duryea, Janice Gagliardo, Keith Gibson, Jr., Robert Gibson, Payne Harazda, Sally Olsson

September 5, Thomas James, Charles Sansone
 
September 6,  Morgan Capen, Stephen French, Stephanie Galloway, Cynthia Harper, Molly Jensen, Jessie Reffue

September 7,  Austin Blewitt, Ann Eatman, Stephen Horan, Paige Rodriguez, Meagan Scudder, Lynn Stanford, Laine Walker

September 8,  Michael Benson, Anne Compton, James Gates, Samuel Lejkowski, Steven Stanford, Clarence Walker, IV

September 9,  Mason Cruse, Peyton Foley, Pamela Heller, Elizabeth Marshall, Grayson Nicola, Livingston Smith, II, Colby Way
 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet  

Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God's righteousness.

James 1
(use Track 2)





 

Parish News
Church Altar Flowers Available
The flowers at the Church altar are available this Sunday, September 6. If you would like to take this opportunity to support St. John's and honor a loved one, please call 259.1570 or email parish@stjohnstampa.org.
Parish Online Directory: Update Your Info!
All St. John's members are invited to access their church community through a secure online account. To be eligible, you must be a member and have provided the parish office with your active email account.

For instructions to help you navigate through the online process, click here. Instructions can also be found in the back of the church this Sunday and in the parish offices. We encourage you to make sure your information is correct and to upload a current photo of yourself or your family.

Please email dhuelsman@stjohnstampa.org or call the parish office with questions.

Simply click on this link, AFTER downloading the above instructions, to get started https://secure.accessacs.com/access/memberlogin.aspx?sn=91856
Reception to Honor Leland Baldwin
We will honor Leland Baldwin's years of service to St. John's on Sunday, September 20 (note change of date). Please join us in the Parish Hall after the 9:15 a.m. service. If you would like to contribute to a purse for Leland, please send a check to St. John's noted "Leland Baldwin" and we will gather the funds for her.
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday Nights at St. John's Group Starts New Series
Beginning September 16, the group will begin a six session DVD program: The Jesus I Never Knew.

Take another look at the Lord you thought you knew so well! Based on the challenging and insightful bestseller The Jesus I Never Knew, this rich visual study leads the viewer through an examination of Christ in the Gospels. Led by Philip Yancey and featuring film clips of cinematic portrayals, it's certain to get participants thinking and growing! This curriculum features 6 DVD sessions in which Yancey provides insightful biblical teaching that challenges our understanding of Jesus and calls us to a deeper life of discipleship.

Session One, September 16, The Jesus I Thought I Knew
Session Two, September 23, The Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount
Session Three, September 30, Revolution of Grace
Session Four, October 7, Jesus' Miracles
Session Five, October 14, Jesus' Death and Resurrection
Session Six. October 21, The Difference Jesus Makes
Save these Upcoming Dates for Children and Youth
Sunday, September 13 - Youth Group Kickoff, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
Friday, September 18 - Family Game Night, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Contact Miranda Harrison-Quillin for more information.
Welcome Back Soiree 
Friday,September 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Mary & Ron Hulse at their home
4912 Lyford Cay Road,33629
As always bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage
RSVP to Mary at 286.1121 or mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com
Pat Wilson at 644.4640 or patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com
Annual Fathers Camping Trip Dates Set
The annual Fathers Camping Trip to Lakewood Retreat for dads and kids will take place on November 13 and 14. Save the date! For more information, contact Kaivon Madani.
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.

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, September 3
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. However, the group will not meet next Thursday, September 10.

 

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, September 4
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Sunday, September 6
(choose Track 2)
8:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
9:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)

Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
Following the 9:15 a.m. service
Coffee Hour Fellowship (Parish Hall)
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Holy Baptism (Church)
Monday, September 7

Parish Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, September 8
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
Last week, CWBS began a study of Acts using the Interpretation Bible Studies series text and continues that series through the early fall. 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.  They would love to have you join them.  For more information, please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com. 
10:15 a.m.
Mid Morning Women's Bible Study (Lowry Room)
On Tuesday, September 8, 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 and Chaplain Miranda Harrison-Quillin as our leader.  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 8 - December 1.

For more information contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.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 8 or whenever you can join us.
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Wednesday, September 9
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Parish Hall)
On Wednesday, September 9, the group will view the movie Do You Believe? The evening starts earlier than usual at 6:00 p.m., with blessings and covered dish dinner. The movie starts at 6:20 p.m. After the movie, discussion will take place for those who choose to remain, as well as closing prayers.
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"DO YOU BELIEVE?"
[In this movie we find] A dozen different souls-all moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christ ... even if they don't yet believe it. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. This stirring new film from the creators of God's Not Dead arrives in theaters Spring of 2015. More than a movie, it's a question we all must answer in our lifetimes: DO YOU BELIEVE?
- Pure Flix Entertainment
 
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.