Licensed Lay Volunteers – All are invited to consider how you can help
facilitate our worship experience. There are positions in worship that are
routinely filled by lay people; in order to share the wealth in this ministry
we could use new participants. Some functions require licensing while most do
not. And as we reviewed 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. If you are interested in becoming a lay minister can
be obtained from the Rector.
Visitors and newcomers –
We welcomed Mr. Joe and
his son Joe in worship October 14. We also welcome Lillian from
Seeking Sitters as our new Nursery attendant. She is the franchise owner’s
mother and will sit for us except when Taylor is home from school on break.
Stop by and say hello.
Stewardship – A Prayer for the Provision of Time and Talent
Father, you breathed life into humanity and gave us various
gifts and talents by which to live and move and have our being. Forgive us when
we fall into the temptation of thinking that time and talent are made by us.
Help us to see that our salaries and our hard work come only because of your
provision of life and health and creativity. Help us as we struggle against a
culture in which “time is money.” Help us to give ourselves as you did, even
unto the cross. May your self-offering be our model and may your love be our
encouragement
AMEN
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October 21, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Rite II and Litany of Healing
Lessons for the 21st
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24)
First Lesson: Job 38:1-7, 34-41
Psalm: 104:1-9, 25, 37b
Second Lesson: Hebrews 5:1-10
Gospel: Mark
10:35-45
Lay Participants for October
21, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Terry
Lector: Kevin
Prayers: Bernice
Ushers: Anne and Bert
Nursery Attendant: Lillian
Nursery Assistant: Jen/Burr
Refreshments: No one has volunteered
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At Communion – All are welcome to come to the Lord’s Table
and all receive the benefits of the Sacrament whether they receive either the
bread or wine; both the bread and wine; neither the bread nor wine; or simply a
blessing by the priest. To receive the bread, offer your prominently raised
hands to the priest so the priest can easily place the bread on the palm of
your hand. You can receive the wine either individually or by dipping
(intincting) the bread in the chalice; if you wish to receive the chalice,
please guide it to your lips. If you desire a blessing as opposed to the
elements simply cross your arms across your chest and the priest will bless
you. After you have received the Bread and the Wine or the blessing, it is
appropriate to say "AMEN."
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 38:1-41 “The Lord Answers Job” from 9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament
reading Job 42:1-17 “Job Is Humbled and Satisfied.” 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 104:1-9, 25, 37b 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.
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 – Word: If you can recall words that hurt you, you can probably also
recall words that sustained you, encouraged you, or lifted you up. Words have
power, power to create and power to destroy, power to bless and power to curse,
power to heal and power to hurt.
-Br. David
Vryhof
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. *
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)
Wed. Oct. 17th *
Outreach Committee Meeting – 6:30-8:00 pm (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
Thu. Nov. 1st * St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm
(Sanctuary)
Sun. Nov. 4th *
Daylight Savings Time ends
*All
Saints Sunday
*
Rector’s Discretionary Fund Sunday
Tue. Nov. 6th *
Election Day
*
9:00 am Election Day Prayer Vigil
*
12:00 pm Election Day Community Eucharist
Thu. Nov. 8th * St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm
(Choir Room)
Sat. Nov. 10th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:30 pm (Parish Hall)
Mon. Nov. 12th *
Veteran’s Day Holiday – Office Closed
*
Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Wed. Nov. 14th *
Wednesday Morning Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)
*
Garden Club – 12:00-9:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. Nov. 15th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Sun. Nov. 18th *
Community Thanksgiving Service – 7:00-9:00 pm (Oakland
Christian
UCC)
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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, Steve, Morse, and Carolyn.
Deceased Scot
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Paul & Sharon
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Work of the Diocese.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of
Ceylon.
Flowers are given to the Glory of God in
Memory of Pearl D. Lewis, our mother, by Bette & Bob.
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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