Question for
Reflection – What is your rule of
life and how will you work during this Lenten season to nourish your vital
relationship with God through that rule? How can St. John’s help you in your
Lenten journey using your rule of life?
Our Lenten Worship – During Lent we will celebrate communion using
Holy Eucharist Rite I. We will continue to sing the psalm and sing the
Trisagion instead of the Gloria. The Trisagion will be the one we “normally”
use (or at least the one we used last year).
We will also have a variety of music offerings from members
of the Parish as anthems during the service. If you would like to sing as a
member of a small group please contact Roger.______________________________________________________________
February 26, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Lessons for the First Sunday in Lent
First Lesson: Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm: 25:1-9
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
Lay Participants for February
26, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic Minister: Jim
Lector: Suze
Prayers: Jim
Ushers: Nick and Tina
Nursery Attendant: Stephanie
Nursery Assistant: Laura
Refreshments: Leone
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Lenten Series and Soup Supper – We will continue our practice of a Lenten Series and Soup Supper beginning at 7:00 pm February 29th and continuing until the week before Holy Week. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming week.
Parish Growth Strategy – Burr has agreed to serve as the head of our Parish Growth Committee.
He will be contacting members of the Parish to identify the areas where we see
potential growth and what actions we can take to achieve that growth. Please
prayerfully consider serving on this committee if called.
Today’s Psalm – We will sing the portion of the Psalter in
unison. We will use a metrical version of the Psalter from A New Metrical
Psalter by Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 25:1-8 in unison. The Psalm
will be set to Hymn 609: Where cross the crowded ways of life (Gardiner) from
the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.
Bishop’s Visitation – The Rt. Rev. Holly Hollerith will conduct his
first official Visitation since his consecration as our Diocesan Bishop on May
6. While not essential this is an opportunity for Baptism, Confirmation, or
Reception in the Episcopal Church. For more information about these rites and
being Confirmed or Received in May contact the Rector.
Formation Classes – We will discuss our Old Testament reading Genesis
9:8-17, “The Covenant with Noah” this Sunday from 9:15-10:15 am. Next week will
continue our study of the Old Testament Lectionary reading; Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, “The
Sign of the Covenant.” All are invited to join us for class.
Wednesday Book Study -
Our book study will
continue this coming Wednesday, February 29 at 10:00 am and we will discuss
Chapter 6, “Where is God When We Suffer” from the book Made for Goodness:
And Why This Makes All the Difference by The Most Rev. Desmond Tutu and The
Rev. Mpho Tutu. If you would like to participate or have a copy of the book
please contact Margaret.
Tidings from Oakland
Christian Church – I
have been informed that Oakland Christian Church has called their long-term
Interim Minister whose first Sunday will be March 11. I expect they will be
living in the Parsonage on King’s Highway; if you happen to see them in your
travels please give them a St. John’s and Chuckatuck welcome.
Thought
for the week – Relationship: God has created you as you are…. In God’s scheme of things, God
has plans for a relationship with you that lasts forever, a relationship which
only grows in intimacy over the years. It’s like an eternal infatuation. You’re
always on God’s mind….
-Br. Curtis
Almquist, SSJE
______________________________________________________________________Upcoming Events:
Wed. Feb. 22nd Ash Wednesday – 12:00 pm and 7:15 pm
Sat. Feb. 25th Tree Pruning – 8:00 am
Wed. Feb. 29th Wednesday evening Lenten series and Soup Supper – 7:00 –
8:30 (Parish House)
Tue. Mar. 6th Convocation IV Clericus – 12:00 – 1:30 pm (St. Mark’s Suffolk)
Communion at Lake Prince Woods – 2:00 pm
Sun. May 6th Bishop’s Visitation
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Community Church Websites:
New Community Christian Center http://www.nccfamily.us
Oakland Christian Church (UCC) http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/
Perfecting Saints Church of God in Christ http://www.pscogic.com/
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org
PASTORAL CARE
Pray for Katherine, our
presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.
St. John’s shut-ins, Marianne, Meriwether, Allen,
David, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Dominique, Virginia, Lon, Luann, David, Evan,
Kevin, Faye and family, Carter and family, Foster family, Lisa Flynn, Terri and
Family, Marvin, Denise, Jaelyn, Sally, Bill, Heather, Toni, Pat, and Elsie.
Serving in the Armed Forces: Bryan, Susan, and Jonathon
Serving Overseas: David Parish Cycle of Prayer: Meriwether & Allen
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Augustine's, Newport News; St. George's, Newport News; The Rev. John and Bunmi Agbaje.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Province of the Anglican Church of Congo (Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo); The Most Revd Kahwa Henri Isingoma, Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kinshasa.
Birthdays in March
David 02 Steve 05Shannon 06 Brooks 07
Wade 08 Mary-Margaret 08
Caroline 09 Fred 12
Tim 13 Pretlow 15
John 18 Elizabeth 19
Clare 23 John 27
Cooper 28
If you are in need of Pastoral Care,
Please call Father Ferguson. Cell: 757-418-0063
Contact Music Minister Roger Peyton
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