September 30, 2015 Issue 
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From the Parish Register

Birthdays:

October 1, Reagan Farmer, Gregory Gaar, Virginia Galavis, Frances Gardner, Peter Hubbell, Lavail Shelton, Janice Straske

October 2, Daniel Blanner, Ashley Henderson, Lisa Jacobson, Virginia VanOsdol

October 3, Virginia Bever, Carolyn Hardy, Adam Hutchinson, John Koch
 
October 4, James Clark, Charles Jeffries, Jr., Joshua Lackey, Mary Jane Stagi

October 5, Jeanne Ackerman, Laura Hobby, James Martin, John McKay, Morgann Sponsler

October 6, Virginia Hobby, Daniel Johnson

October 7, Alton Parker, Mary Pekkala, Kristine Salzer, Jonathan Sbar
 


 
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Parish News
Pumpkin Painting Party!
Join the Children's Ministry on Sunday, October 4, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for fall fun! BYO Pumpkin for painting, we will supply paint and brushes and snacks.

St. Francis Pet Blessing
Our annual blessing of the pets will take place on Monday, October 5, in the courtyard at 3:00 p.m. All dogs, cats, lizards, and any other pet are welcome! Pets must be contained in crates/cages, in owner's arms, or on leashes, please.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is widely considered the jewel in the crown of the Anglican Choral Tradition. The Choir of St. John's will sing a service of Choral Evensong on Sunday, October 18, at 5:00 p.m., which is also the feast of St. Luke. Among the music to be sung at this service will be the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis of Charles Wood in E flat, together with Sir William Harris' great anthem, with a text particularly appropriate for St. Luke the physician, 'Strengthen ye the weak hands.' Do please join us for Evensong, which will be followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
Upcoming Youth Dates
October 11: Youth Paintball Outing 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. $30 (sign up by October 8)

October 18: Middle School Youth Group, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Reffue Home)
           High School Youth Group, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (French Home)

October 24: Outreach Saturday at Metropolitan Ministries, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (sign up by October 19)
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St. John's is on Facebook!
Did you know that St. John's is on Facebook? Click here to visit our page and like us so you can follow all the activities and fellowship!
Episcopal Schools Celebration: Sunday, October 18
Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate our nearly 1,200 national Episcopal schools, particularly our Tampa area schools, and the teachers and students working hard at them! Students from St. John's Middle Division will join their voices with that of our choir at the 9:15 a.m. service, and students will serve as ushers and readers as well.
Do You Know Your Spiritual Gifts?
As members of the body of Christ, we are called to "seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself." To fully serve well, we must understand and use our spiritual gifts. We discover our spiritual gifts for others by examining our gifts, personal style (personality), and God-given passions. Then we are able to serve the right people, in the right places, for the right reasons and at the right time. 

We have different seasons of service in our lives. Have you life circumstances changed? Maybe your children can now fend for themselves, you are retired, you moved and need a new ministry outlet, or you just never got around to it?  Have you lived out your current season and are feeling burned out and frustrated? Do you need to find a different avenue for serving God's people? Knowing your gifts, passion, availability and reason for serving enriches your life and the lives of those you touch.

We will explore the aspects of serving through our gifts, personality and passions.  Classes will be held on Sundays, October 4, 11, and 25 in Discovery House at 4:00 p.m. The charge for the class is $10 for the book we will use.  Please contact Mother Alice at asadler@stjohnstampa.org or 397.1005.
Outreach Saturday
Calling all St. John's parishioners! St. John's "Outreach Saturday" will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a fellowship lunch at the Parish Hall. The outreach projects will consist of different volunteer options at Metropolitan Ministries.  Adults and children, age 7 and up, we would love your participation as we get involved in our community with a hands-on effort! Please contact Stephanie Andrews at szam1317@gmail.com for details.
Mark Your Calendar
St. John's Men's Ministry
Our first meeting of the new year will be Tuesday, November 3, in the Parish Hall. The speaker will be Rob Greenway. Rob has spoken to the group twice before. We are indebted to him for speaking again. The topic will be "Islam: Core Beliefs & Practices."

Rob's last appearance generated the largest number of attendees of any meeting so it is important that you RSVP to Dallas Coffield at dcoffield@gmail.com. 

Location: Parish Hall

Dates: November 3, 2015, January 5, 2016, February 2, 2016, March 1, 2016, April 5, 2016, May 3, 2016

Meeting Schedule
5:30 p.m. Wine & Fellowship 
6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner ($12) 
6:30 p.m. Speaker
Action Items and Opportunities
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, October 1
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, October 2
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Sunday, October 4
(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)
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
Pumpkin Painting Party!
Join the Children's Ministry on Sunday, October 4, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for fall fun! BYO pumpkin for painting, we will supply paint and brushes and snacks.
Monday, October 5
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

St. Francis Pet Blessing
Our annual blessing of the pets will take place on Monday, October 5, in the courtyard at 3:00 p.m. All dogs, cats, lizards, and any other pet are welcome! Pets must be contained in crates/cages, in owner's arms, or on leashes, please.
Tuesday, October 6
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, October 6, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will focus on the second chapter of Paul's Letter to the Ephesians.  Fr. Chip Connelly 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, October 7
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 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.