October 21, 2015 Issue

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Parish Office Phone: 813.259.1570

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We want to provide support in your time of need!

Health regulations prohibit the clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, so we will not know if you or someone you love is there unless you tell us. We want to provide support in any time of need or crisis.

Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or email

parish@stjohnstampa.org to let us know when you need us.

From the Parish Register

Birthdays:

October 21, Trenten Decelles, Helen Ireland, Pippa Richardson, Janet Williams

October 22, Paul Brokaw, Carolyn Harbert, Jack Hoskins Jr., Kenneth Hyatt Jr., Mark Schnell, Tessa Sevelius, John Shepard

October 23, Ty Bradley, Robert Kelley III, Scott McClelland, Kathryn Swanson

October 24, Andrew Cappiello, Elizabeth Garcia, Pansy Hawk, Deborah King, Rachael Mattox, Kathleen Pekkala, Layla Ringhoff

October 25, Andre Ruas, Jeffrey Surrena, Lynda White

October 26, Blair Foulsham, Mason Morales, Carson Schrils

October 27, Westin Algood, Eric Wiese

October 28, Adam Burden

Sunday's Scripture Snippet

Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all.

Mark 10

Parish News

A Note from St. John's Choir Guild

The Choir Guild is seeking additional membership in our ministry. Our St. John's Choir has a very active year planned and it is the Choir Guild who supports their mission. If you would like to become part of our ministry team, please contact Kris Angiulli at kangiulli@msn.com or by phone at 310.7653.

Outreach Saturday Promises Service and Fun!

Calling all St. John's parishioners of all ages! St. John's "Outreach Saturday" will be held on 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 or sign up online here.

Meet the Author!

Ladies, mark your calendars!! Meet the author of our women's advent series book, Bible Women: All their Words and Why They Matter by the Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman.

On Sunday, November 1, at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room, there will be an organizational meeting:

To choose the day and time of week to gather to share each week's reading from the book
To make plans to attend the Bible Women event featuring the Rev. Lindsay Freeman on November 14 at DaySpring Conference Center. The day is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of SW Florida. Carpooling from St. John's will be coordinated.

The Rev. Lindsay Freeman is passionate about sharing great stories of faith from a woman's perspective. She profiles the words of every woman who spoke in the Bible. Bible Women is an opportunity to get reacquainted with not only the stories of the biblical woman, but also to reflect anew on their words and actions as they relate to our lives. She is an award-winning author and has been a priest for 30 years.

On Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at DaySpring Conference Center in Ellenton, the Rev. Freeman will speak at the ECW annual meeting. The Bible Women game, based on the TV game show "Jeopardy," will be featured during the afternoon. Cost for the day is $25. Music for the day will be provided by Fran McKendree who weaves melodies and lyrics that gather community and invites the Holy Spirit into the soul through laughter, gentle rhythms and foot-stomping beats. Fran is well loved in the diocese and across the country for his music that is deeply rooted in both Christian tradition and theology and speaks of a God who knows us and loves us in the diversity of our human spirit.

Beginning the week of Sunday, November 29, the Women's Advent Series will meet weekly on the dates and time determined at the organizational meeting on November 1 at 4:00 p.m. The price of the book is $22. Mother Alice Sadler will facilitate the discussions.

Beginning in January, the study of women profiled in Bible Women will continue weekly.

Christmas Pageant and Sign Up Brunch

It's that time again! If your child (grades K4 through 5) is interested in participating in the annual Christmas Eve pageant at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, you can sign up at a light brunch on November 1 after the 9:15 service. You can also contact Miranda Harrison-Quillin at Mharrisonquillin@stjohnstampa.org. We will need all hands on deck so if you can help during the rehearsals or performances, please also let her know.

Rehearsals will take place during the Christian Formation hour following the 9:15 a.m. service on the following Sundays: November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20. There will also be a rehearsal on Saturday, December 8, beginning at 9:00 a.m., and a final rehearsal on Thursday, December 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Sheep, kings, dancing angels, readers and many more are needed to bring the Gospel of Luke to life at our church on Christmas Eve. We hope you will join us!

"Stitch 3 - Pray 3"

Calling all knitters, crocheters, and dressmakers! Join us on November 8, in the Lowry Room at 4:00 p.m. (Men and women are invited)

As part of the Pastoral Care and Outreach Commission, we are starting "Stitch 3 - Pray 3" for the purpose of knitting or crocheting prayer shawls, lap blankets, caps and scarves for those in the hospital, newborns, military members and any other groups that may have a need. The stitching may be done as a group and individually. They prayers over the article are for the person who will receive the gift. The stitching is done in motions of three for God, The Father; God, The Son; and God, the Holy Spirit. You may choose different three word phrases (God is love, Walk in Light) that can be said as one knits or crochets. Make up others as you go.

For those who have a gift of sewing, simple dresses may be sewn for AIDS Orphans in Tanzania or other non-profit organizations with a need for simple dresses.

The items will be blessed at the St. John's altar or chapel before being given away.

An organizational meeting will be held on November 8 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room. At the meeting, we will select a time to plan our first activities.

www. StJohnsTampa.org Relaunched

Check out our revamped website, specially designed to let community members know more about our wonderful parish! The site includes information about our youth programs and music series, and has an archive of past Scroll newsletters, and an event calendar, as well as a way to make your 2016 stewardship pledge online. There's even a Facebook feed! Be sure to visit soon!

Have You Uploaded YOUR Photo? Want Help?

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 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 Debbi Huelsman at dhuelsman@stjohnstampa.org or call the parish offices at 259.1570 with questions. If you have trouble uploading a photo but would like to, please email your desired photo to Debbi and she will upload it for you.

Simply click on this link, AFTER downloading the above instructions, to get started https://secure.accessacs.com/access/memberlogin.aspx?sn=91856

Mid Morning Women's Bible Study

On Tuesday, November 3, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will focus on Ephesians 4:1 through 5:2. Pat Mathews will be guiding 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.

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

The Circle

Join us at 6:00 pm on November 15

At the home of Jerry and Marilin Maya,

co-hosted by Greg and Kam Hearing

4212 West Sevilla Street, 33629

The evening will have a Cuban theme--our hosts will provide the main dish (Cuban food) and a specialty drink (mojitos). Guests should bring appetizers/salad and/or dessert, or beer or wine. Contact Kim French to make sure you are on our email list.

This Week at St. John's

Thursday, October 22

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 23

12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Saturday, October 24

8:30 a.m.

Outreach Saturday (Metropolitan Ministries)

Sunday, October 25

Click here for a link to this coming Sunday's lessons

(choose Track 2)

8:00 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)

9:15 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)

Service for Families (Rite II) (Parish Hall)

11:15 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)

Monday, October 26

12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Tuesday, October 27

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.

12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Wednesday, October 28

12:15 p.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)

6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Parish Hall)

Beginning on Wednesday, October 28, the Wednesday Nights at St. John's group will begin a new DVD series, In Israel's Mission. Author and Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan takes viewers on a journey through Israel to explore what it means to be a kingdom of priests in a prodigal world. Discover the mission that God gave his people many centuries ago and how that impacts them today.

Renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan guides viewers through the land of the Bible. In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. The series will transform viewers understanding of God and challenge them to be a true follower of Jesus.

The Wednesday Nights group will view five DVD sessions filmed on location in the Middle East:

- Session One, October 28, Abraham and Sarah and Three Strangers (Negev, Israel).
- Session Two, November 4, Israel at Sinai: The First Great Commission (Timnah, Israel).
- Session Three, November 11, Jesus Renews His Mission: Seeking the Lost (Datzrim, Israel).
- Session Four, November 18, The Lost Son: In a Far Country (Jerash, Jordan).
- Session Five, November 25, The Seeking Father: The Lost Son Returns (Datzrim, Israel).

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.