St. John's e-News for Sunday May 27, 2012 - The Sunday of the Pentecost: Whitsunday

Pentecost Sunday is this Week – We will worship this coming Sunday, May 27^th at the Pond Altar, weather permitting. This Sunday is the celebration of Pentecost and all in attendance are invited to wear RED in honor of the coming of the Holy Spirit on that first Pentecost. This would be a good day to bring a friend to church to see the liveliness and appreciate the serenity of St. John’s. It is also recommended to prepare for flying insects and dose up with mosquito repellant. Chairs will be available but if you have a favorite outdoor chair please feel free to bring it.

Formation Survey – A survey of the Parish’s Formation desires has been printed. Please take the time to fill out the questionnaire which covers both current Adult Formation issues as well as looking forward to Youth Formation in the coming years.

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May 27, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
First Lesson:  Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm:  104:25-35, 37
Second Lesson:  Acts 2:1-21
Gospel:  John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

Lay Participants for May 27, 2012 - 10:30 am service

Eucharistic Minister:  To Be Determined
Lector:  Ben
Prayers:  Marlene
Ushers:  Gary and Marcella
Nursery Attendant:  Taylor
Nursery Assistant:  Lynn

Refreshments:  Marlene

Sermon for Sunday, May 20: http://chirb.it/zLwx3H

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Worship Assistants – There are always openings for volunteers to assist with worship. Please prayerfully consider is God is calling you to help as a (1) Eucharistic Minister, (2) Lector, (3) Prayer Leader, (4) Usher, (5) Altar and Flower Guild, and/or (6) Nursery Assistant. There is formal training for Eucharistic Minister and Nursery Assistant. Training can be provided for the other positions as needed. If you feel called to serve please contact the Rector or the Church Office.

Formation Classes – This coming Sunday we will discuss our Old Testament reading Ezekiel 37:1-14, “The Valley of the Dry Bones” from 9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading Isaiah 6:1-8, “A Vision of God in the Temple.” All are invited to join us for class this Sunday. A reminder; there is nursery service available during the education hour.

Fellowship Hour – “I can’t host post-service refreshments…” is a phrase often heard. However, once people understand what is required for refreshment hour they realize assisting is much easier than they thought. In principle, the refreshment hour is something to snack on during post-service fellowship. There is no expectation of an elaborate meal – in fact, the majority of the time simple is more appreciated than more complicated.

          When it comes to refreshments they may include things like fruit; cookies or crackers (with or without cheese); maybe a few vegetables; and beverages. For beverages the parish has coffee, leaving one or two choices to be provided. Possibilities include tea, juice, lemonade, and ice water.
          Please consider assisting with refreshments – anyone can do it. If you have any questions contact Marcella.

Wednesday Book Study – Special thanks to all who participated in the Book Study for this past year. When we restart our classes in the fall we will be studying “The Bible that Jesus Read” by Philip Yancey. I hope that all enjoy the summer recess and come back in the fall, energized to study anew.

Pastoral Care Volunteers Needed – Have you ever wished you had someone to lend an ear or ease a burden? If so, I encourage you to consider becoming a Pastoral Care provider. There are no special skills required, simply the ability to be present with another member of our church family to ease their burdens. If you feel called to assist please contact the Rector.

          We have had a little response and we request you prayerfully consider this ministry. If you have any questions about the ministry contact the Rector.

Today’s Psalm – We will do something a little different today, we will say the Psalm responsively. This will be a bit of a change for us, the first time in who knows how long, enjoy the change.

Olan Mills Directories - The 2012 directories have been delivered and are available for pick-up in the Parish Office. If you had a photo taken or submitted, please stop by and pick up book. If you didn’t have photo taken there are extra copies available. Please see the Rector.

Thought for the week – Trust: Jesus has come to save us, salve us, salvage us. Jesus finds his way to us. We don’t find Jesus; he finds us, we who are prone to get lost in life. That’s the way it is with Jesus.

-Br. Curtis Almquist

Society of Saint John the Evangelist

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Upcoming Events:
Sun. May 27^th        Pentecost (Pond Altar)
Mon. May 28^th        Memorial Day holiday (Office closed)
Fri. Jun. 1^st            St. Mark’s Hampton Vestry Retreat (tentative) through
                             Sat. Jun. 2^nd
Sat. Jun. 2^nd          Diocesan Communicators Training – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
                             (St. Stephen’s Newport News)
Fri. Jun. 8^th           James River Rug Hookers – Parish Hall
Sat. Jun. 9^th          * James River Rug Hookers – Parish Hall
                             * Diocesan Deacon Ordination – 11:00 am (St. Andrews Newport
                             News)
                             * Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
                             * Union of Black Episcopalians “Bishop’s Ball” – 6:30-11:30 pm
                             (Waterside Marriott, Norfolk)
Mon. Jun. 18^th        Rector’s Continuing Education through June 22^nd – Virginia
                             Theological Seminary (Alexandria VA)
Sat. Jun. 23^rd        Rector’s Vacation through July 5^th
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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
Ebenezer United Methodist Church                 http://ebumc.net/

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, Faye and family, Carter and family, Foster family, Marvin, Sally, Bill, Heather, Pat, Elsie, Charles, Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and her son Fergal, Will, and Roger.

Serving in the Armed Forces: David, Bryan, Susan, Aaron, Kevin, and Elizabeth

Parish Cycle of Prayer: John & Anne
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Christ Church, Smithfield; Sam Webster - Vice Chancellor; St. Barnabas', Richmond; The Rev. Canon Ed & Lee Tracy.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico (The Anglican Church of Mexico); The Most Rev. Carlos Touche-Porter Presiding Bishop of La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico & Bishop of Mexico.

Flowers are given to the Glory of God by Nick and Tina.

Birthdays in May

Claudia 10                   Margaret 10
Willis 10                      Steve 14
Sterling 15                   Christine 17
Mary 22                       Bert 24

Anniversaries in May

Susan & Jim 14           Joe & Mary-Margaret 24
Alan & Sarah 25         Dennis & Rusty 31

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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