Upcoming
Community Events – There are 2 events on the calendar for November that may
be of interest for our Parish.
(1) On Sunday November 11, from 1-7
pm Wesley Chapel, Oakland Christian, and St. John’s Church; the Chuckatuck
and Possum Hollow Ruritan Clubs; the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department; and
other civic organizations will host a buffet dinner. The tickets will be
$15/person and the proceeds will go to help Lon Bickham’s family modify their
home to allow Lon live a more independent life following his accident in April
2011. Your Vestry has agreed to support this event with advertising and
assistance from any who are able to help. Please see the flyer in the Narthex
or Parish House for more information and locations to purchase tickets.
(2) On Saturday November 17, from
9-11 am Impact Suffolk will be holding its 14th annual food
giveaway. They will give away food at the tennis courts behind Farm Fresh on
North Main Street. They are looking for assistance collecting canned and boxed
goods and/or monetary donations. For more information see the flyer in the
Narthex or Parish House.
Stewardship (I) – Christian stewardship is grateful and
responsible use of God's gifts in the light of God's purpose as revealed in
Jesus Christ. Christian stewards, empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit
themselves to conscious, purposeful decisions.
The Episcopal Church Website, A Working Definition of Stewardship Page
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September 16, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Rite II and Litany of Healing
Lessons for the 16th
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19)
First Lesson: Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm: 19
Second Lesson: James 3:1-12
Gospel: Mark
8:27-38
Lay Participants for September
16, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Jim
Lector: Kathy
Prayers: Suze
Ushers: Steven and Suze
Nursery Attendant: Kayla
Nursery Assistant: To be determined
Refreshments: Les
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Liturgy Planning – The
Liturgy Planning team will meet today following service in the Parish Hall.
Vestry replacements – There will be two members of the Vestry
completing their term of service. Ideally, we should have 2 people for every
opening to stand for election; if you would like more information about the
requirements to serve on the Vestry, the expected time requirements
Bishop’s Days for Parish
Leaders – This year’s topic will be
“Enlivening Our Faith for Generations to Come” and will be held October 27 at
Emmanuel Church in Virginia Beach. This event is NOT just for
Vestry members or Wardens but is intended for parish leaders. Bishop's Days
will offer 14 workshops from which to choose. For complete information about
workshops, schedule, registration and a brochure you can download see the
Diocesan Website at http://diosova.org.
Formation Classes – This coming Sunday we will discuss our Old
Testament reading Proverbs 1:20-33 “The Call of Wisdom” from 9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament
reading Proverbs 31:10-31 “The Teaching of King Lemuel’s Mother.” All are
invited to join us for class this Sunday. A reminder; there is nursery service
available during the education hour.
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 19 together. The Psalm will
be set to Hymn 658, “As long the deer for cooling streams” (Martyrdom)
from the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.
Chuckatuck
VFD Fish Fry – The
fire department’s semi-annual fund raiser fish fry will be held Saturday,
September 29th from 4-7 P.M. Please come and help them raise funds
to support the only wholly volunteer squad in Suffolk.
Thanksgiving Jar – I hear you ask, “What is that neat jar in the
Narthex for?” We have a lot to be thankful for in our lives; personally, as a
church, and as a community; sometimes we lose sight of those blessings.
Parishioners are encouraged to bring or place a brief note about their
blessings in the jar in the Narthex and at the end of each month we will offer
the jar in our offering and at the end of the year we will review the many
blessings we have as a church.
Stewardship (II) - Stewardship is lived out in: Living and
telling the Good News; sharing God in seeking justice, peace, and the integrity
of creation in an interdependent universe; wisely employing God-given human
resources, abilities, and relationships; sharing the material resources we hold
and giving them in service, justice, and compassion; providing for future
generations, sharing in the life, worship, and responsible stewardship of the
Church and of its mission. Both for the individual and for the community,
stewardship is a joyful act for the sake of God's world.
The Episcopal Church Website, A Working Definition of Stewardship Page
Thought
for the week – Name: Everything God created he immediately named. “God called the light
day, God called the dome sky, God called the dry land earth.” God called me
Geoffrey! God called you by your name, for we are created for relationship. God
yearns to know and love everything he has created intimately.
-Br. Geoffrey
Tristam
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Thu. Sep. 13th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Sanctuary)
Sun. Sep. 16th *
Healing Eucharist
*
Liturgy Planning Team meeting (Parish House)
Mon. Sep. 17th *
G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Club meeting – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Parish
Hall)
Thu. Sep. 20th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Thu. Sep. 27th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Sat. Sep. 29th *
5th Saturday Luncheon at Salvation Army
*
Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
4:00-7:00
pm
Sun. Sep. 30th *
5th Sunday Pastoral Care Sunday
Sun. Oct. 7th *
Discretionary Fund Sunday
Mon. Oct. 8th *
Columbus Day Holiday (office closed)
Sat. Oct. 13th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish House)
Mon. Oct. 15th *
G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Club meeting – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Parish
Hall)
Tue. Oct. 16th *
CAPS Board of Directors meeting – 3:00-4:30 pm (WRPC)
Sat. Oct. 27th *Greater
Chuckatuck Historic Foundation Founder’s Day
Celebration
*
Bishop’s Day for Parish Leaders (East) – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Emmanuel
Virginia Beach
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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, Marvin, Sally, Bill, Heather, Pat, Charles,
Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and Fergal, the Chapman family, Hallie, Bette, and
Steve.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Kevin and Terry
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Work of the Diocese
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of the Province of Uganda; The Most Rev. Henry
Orombi Archbishop of Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala.
Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in
Honor of our wonderful Organist and Music Director Roger Peyton by Anne and
Bert.
Birthdays in September
Bette 03 Lizzie 10
Carroll 11 Dane 13
Roger 14 Bob 15
Elizabeth 16 Allen
17
Anniversaries in September
Charles & Lynn 01 Clare & Steve 03
Perk & G. Lee 11
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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