September 16, 2015 Issue 
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From the Parish Register

Birthdays:

September 17, William Cox, John Edgar, Elizabeth Pearce, Emery Pieper

September 18, Sarah Bricklemyer, Vicki Hayes, Ellen Henne, Joseph Towne

September 19, Andrew Galavis, Sr., Beverly Hubbell, George McGahran
 
September 20, Mary Adams, Sarah Evans, B.G. Holmberg, Philip Leigh, Lee Pippin, Abigail Sponsler

September 21, Elizabeth Allen, Susan Coursen, Robert Crowder

September 22,  Walter Baldwin, Ann Dawson, Jeffery Patenaude, Jonathan Stillie

September 23,  Anne Hyatt, Sarah Jennings-Kumagai, Lillian Lowry, Mikel Peel
 
 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet  

Who will contend with me?
Let us stand up together.
Who are my adversaries?
Let them confront me.
It is the Lord GOD who helps me;
who will declare me guilty?

Isaiah 50





 

Parish News
Baseball with the Bishop!
Music News
You will notice a large void on the south chancel wall has appeared, a space usually occupied by the pipes of the Great and some of the Pedal divisions of the organ. This has become necessary in order to address the ongoing moisture issues we have been facing with the chancel wall. Apart from a very narrow walk board for maintenance and tuning of the instrument, access is far too limited for the kind of restorative work that needs to be done, and so, earlier this week, Ron Streicher, our organ technician, and I carefully removed all but the lowest Pedal pipes, which are very heavy, and stored them in pipe chests within the church until they are ready to be replaced. The organ will be out of service until this process is completed, given the need to cover the console and remaining pipework in protective plastic in order to minimize the possibility of the ingestion of even the tiniest piece of debris, which could cause major problems to pipework or electronics. 

We will be using the piano for our services in the meantime. Unlike the organ, the piano is a percussive and not a sustaining instrument, and, as such, does not support congregational singing as well. Nonetheless, we will do what we can with four hands during the hymns! The choir will sing from the north transept, which will bring them much more into the body of the church. Please bear with us during this time.

Simon Morley
St. John's Fathers Ministry Meeting 
A few parish dads met with Fr. Connelly recently to discuss how to take proactive steps in revitalizing the Fathers Ministry at the Church and encourage new fathers to participate. They started with re-defining our mission (below). Fathers are invited to their first official meeting on September 21st at 6:00 p.m. at Mad Dogs and Englishmen on MacDill Avenue. 

St. John's Church Fathers Ministry Mission Statement
The St. John's Church Fathers Ministry seeks to strengthen the unique bond between fathers and their children, while developing camaraderie between fathers within the church community. The ministry pursues its mission by hosting two primary annual activities: a spring retreat which is open to all family members and the Fathers Camping Trip, enjoyed by fathers and their children in the fall. Other actives include providing cooking services at two annual cookouts and the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. The Fathers Ministry also hosts occasional social gatherings and welcomes opportunities to collaborate with other family-oriented church ministries.
Mark Your Calendar
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
Action Items and Opportunities
Flowers and Greenery Available
The following flowers and greenery are available: October 11 - Chapel Altar, November 8 - Chapel Altar, November 29 - Church Altar Advent greenery.If you would like to take one of these opportunities 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 offices at 259.1570 with questions.

Simply click on this link, AFTER downloading the above instructions, to get started https://secure.accessacs.com/access/memberlogin.aspx?sn=91856
This Week at St. John's
Thursday, September 17
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Healing (Chapel)
11:45 a.m.
Men's Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room)
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Friday, September 18
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Join us for Family Fun!
On Friday, September 18, we will have our Family Game Night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Contact Miranda Harrison-Quillin for more information.
Sunday, September 20
(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)
Parish Breakfast and Sandwich Sunday: September 20
Each month, we make sandwiches and bag lunches for patrons of Faith Café to take with them after they eat a hot meal. We invite all parishioners to help after the 9:15 a.m. service. Thank you to David and Cindy Martin for being our hosts this month!
 
We also gather together for a delicious breakfast once a month on the third Sunday between the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services. Join us for fellowship and food!
Reception to Honor Leland Baldwin
We will honor Leland Baldwin's years of service to St. John's on Sunday, September 20. Please join us in the courtyard (weather permitting) 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.
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
Monday, September 21
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Tuesday, September 22
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
CWBS continues a study of Acts using the Interpretation Bible Studies series text 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 current 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. 
Mid Morning Women's Bible Study
On Tuesday, September 22, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will focus on the first chapter of Paul's Letter to the Ephesians.  Mother Alice Sadler will guide our study.  

We invite all women of the parish and interested friends and neighbors to join us at 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room.  We meet on alternate Tuesdays.  For more information contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Wednesday, September 23
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Parish Hall)
The group continues 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 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
 
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.