Sunday October 7th
Information – The Rector will be away this
Sunday. Please welcome Rev. Ron Spangenberg who will be our celebrant
today.
Stewardship – A Collect for Stewardship
Gracious God, giver of all we have and hold as stewards; grant
the people of this church a deep and abiding awareness that all things come
from you – our health, our incomes, our jobs, our talents and our generous
impulse. Send your Holy Spirit to help us as we swim against the rising tides
of materialism, envy, individualism and greed in our culture. When we are
tempted to think of money as a private matter, remind us that you have asked
for part of what we are given, to be returned to you as a symbol of our
awareness that you give all we have. And further, help us to help each other in
this grace of giving, for you are the lover of our souls and call us to nothing
less than transformation in Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN
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October 7, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Rite II – Discretionary Fund Sunday
Lessons for the 19th
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)
First Lesson: Job 1:1, 2:1-10
Psalm: 26
Second Lesson: Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12
Gospel: Mark
10:2-16
Lay Participants for October
7, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic Minister: Jim
Lector: Bernice
Prayers: Marlene
Ushers: Nick and Tina
Nursery Attendant: Kayla
Nursery Assistant: Lynn
Refreshments: Marlene
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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 that 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 Tankovich.
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, October 7, there will not be
Christian Formation class held. Next week’s class will discuss our Old
Testament reading Job 23:1-17 “Job Replies: My Complaint Is Bitter.” 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 124 together. The Psalm will
be set to Hymn 257, “O Zion, open wide thy gates” (Edmonton) from
the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.
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.
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 – Gratitude: This is the grace that comes from gratitude expressed: giving
thanks always takes us beyond ourselves to the giver, and when that Giver is
God, thanksgiving, like praise, puts us in right relationship to God, as
creatures to our Creator.
-Br. Kevin
Hackett
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. 3rd *
Wednesday Morning Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)
Thu. Oct. 4th * St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm
(Choir Room)
*
Rector away through Oct. 9th
Sun. Oct. 7th *
Discretionary Fund Sunday
Mon. Oct. 8th *
Columbus Day Holiday (office closed)
*
Vestry Meeting – 7:00-9:00 pm (Parish House)
Wed. Oct. 10th *
Wednesday Morning Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)
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, Hallie, Bette, Steve, Morse, Scot, and Toni.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Bruce & Kitty
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Work of the Episcopal Church.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of the Province of West Africa; The Most Rev.
Dr. Justice Akrofi, Archbishop of West Africa & Bishop of Accra.
Flowers are given to the Glory of God and
in thanksgiving for our Wedding Anniversary by Rev. 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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