Licensed Lay Volunteers – As we review the licensed lay participant roster
there are some positions that could use some more volunteers. We only have 1
licensed Worship Leader, Marlene; 3 licensed Eucharistic Visitors (those who
can take Eucharist to shut ins), Anne and Leone are licensed through 2013 and
Mary Margaret is licensed through the end of the year; and 4 active Chalicists,
Terry, Mary Margaret, Jim, and Leone.
While training regarding the sacramental function of these
different positions is required the training is not arduous. There is now a
requirement for licensed lay leaders in these three positions to have
accomplished Child and Adult Safe Church certification. Information regarding training
can be located on the Diocesan Website http://www.diosova.org/article289739c5738946.htm
or by contacting the
Rector.
Stewardship – A Prayer for the Provision of Finances
Blessed are you, Lord God of the Universe, for you create out of
the cosmos this fragile earth and give life to it. You maintain our lives with
the spark of our heartbeat and the growth of food from the earth. How can we do
anything but respond by giving back a portion of our blessings to the life and
ministry of the Church, your body on earth? Help us to be less afraid of
vulnerability and thereby to loosen our death-grip on our money. Help us to see
clearly the inequality in our world and to respond by giving through your body,
the Church.
AMEN
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October 14, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Rite II
Lessons for the 20th
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)
First Lesson: Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm: 22:1-15
Second Lesson: Hebrews 4:12-16
Gospel: Mark
10:17-31
Lay Participants for October
14, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Terry
Lector: Ben
Prayers: Suze
Ushers: Gary and David
Nursery Attendant: Kayla
Nursery Assistant: Alice
Refreshments: No one has volunteered
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Parish Fundraiser – The Vestry has decided to postpone the
proposed fundraiser until the spring (or later) to allow for more complete
definition of the event and who will provide what support. If anyone would like
to be involved with the planning to include what will be done; where will the
“stuff” come from; what will it cost; etc. please contact the Rector or one of
the Vestry members.
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. 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. For more
information see the flyer in the Narthex or Parish House.
Wednesday Morning Book
Study – The
Wednesday morning book study reconvened September 25th with its
study of “The Bible Jesus Read” by Philip Yancy. We will continue the study
every Wednesday until the end of December at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall. If
you are interested please contact Margaret.
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 Job 23:1-17 “Job Replies: My Complaint Is Bitter” from
9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will
discuss our Old Testament reading Job 38:1-41 “The Lord Answers Job.” 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 22:1-15 together. The Psalm
will be set to Hymn 660, “O Master, let me walk with thee” (Maryton)
from the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.
Fall Working Party – There will be a fall working party to help sort
and identify items for disposal that have been found in various locations in
the Parish House. So far we have a couple volunteers who are willing to help
sort and dispose; if you would like to help please contact the Rector.
Thought
for the week – Joy: Do you want to be joyful? Joy is a gift, it’s a spiritual gift.
And, generally speaking, if you want to receive a gift, don’t keep your hands
in your pockets. Joy is a gift from God, and if you want to receive that gift,
open your heart and open your hands to receive it. Ask God for the gift of joy.
-Br. Curtis
Almquist
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. *
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)
Thu. Oct. 11th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Sanctuary)
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 *
Convocation IV Clericus – 12:00-2:00 pm (St. Paul’s Suffolk_
*
CAPS Board of Directors meeting – 3:00-4:30 pm (WRPC)
Wed. Oct. 17th *
Wednesday Morning Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)
Thu. Oct. 18th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Wed. Oct. 24th *
Wednesday Morning Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)
Thu. Oct. 25th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
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/
Coalition
Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) http://www.capsuffolk.com
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, Bette, Steve, Morse, Scot, and Toni.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Susan & Steven
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Richard & Margaret Ullman.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church in the Province of the West Indies; The Most
Rev. & The Hon. Dr. John Holder, Archbishop of West Indies & Bishop of
Barbados.
Flowers are given to the Glory of God and
in thanksgiving for our Wedding Anniversary by Les and Kathy.
Birthdays in October
Charles 09 Lindsay 10
Sharon 20 Marvin 20
Rusty 27 Tina 27
Terry 30
Anniversaries in October
Les & Kathy 01 Pretlow & Mary Kemple 04
Burr & Jen 08
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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