Vestry Election and Fall
Potluck – The election will take
place following worship on Dec 2 in the sanctuary. Make sure you vote for your
new vestry members.
The fall luncheon will take
place following the vestry election on Dec 2 in the parish hall. There is a
sign-up sheet posted in the Narthex. Please sign-up to bring something.
Community Thanksgiving
Service – Thanks to everyone who participated in this annual
community event.
2013 Pledge Drive – St. John’s 2013 pledge drive is on, pledge
cards and a written narrative should have been received. We would like to have
all pledge cards in hand no later than Sunday, December 9, to allow the Vestry
to make final decisions about the coming fiscal year. In essence, we anticipate
expenses to be approximately equal to this year, approximately $105,000. More
details will be available Sunday.
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November 25, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Rite II
Lessons for the Last Sunday
after Pentecost (Proper 29)
First Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
Psalm: Psalm 132
Second Lesson: Revelation 1:4b-8
Gospel: 18:33-37
Lay Participants for November
25, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Mary-Margaret Fisher
Lector: Suze Kirkpatrick
Prayers: Marlene Stanton
Ushers: Steven Kirkpatrick and Marcella Wittenauer
Nursery Attendant: Lillian Lohli
Nursery Assistant: Alice Seaman
Refreshments: Steven and Suze Kirkpatrick
Sermon for Community
Thanksgiving Service: http://chirb.it/zLgMAs
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Stewardship – A Prayer for Guidance (BCP p. 832)
O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises
up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and
uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us to do, that the Spirit
of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in your light we may see
light, and in your straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
AMEN
Growth Suggestions – If
you have any ideas, suggestions, or recommendations concerning the Growth of
St. John’s please place them in the foil covered box labels “Growth” located on
the usher’s table in the Narthex. There
is a pen and paper in the box. These
will be reviewed at the next vestry meeting.
Our Thanksgivings – We are collecting tangible statements
regarding our blessings and thanksgivings in the jar in the Narthex.
Community
Outreach Meeting – The committee will be having a meeting on
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in the Parish Hall from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. All
are welcome to attend. We will be completing 2012 and planning for 2013.
Wednesday Morning Book
Study – The
Wednesday morning book study continues its study of “The Bible Jesus Read” by
Philip Yancy on November 28. We will begin our study of the book of Job this
coming Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall. If you are interested please
contact Margaret Tankovich.
Formation Classes – This coming Sunday we will discuss our Old
Testament reading 2 Samuel 23:1-7, “The Last Words of David” from
9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will
discuss our Old Testament reading Jeremiah 33:14-16, “The Righteous Branch and
the Covenant with David.” 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 132 together. The Canticle will
be set to Hymn 510, “Come, Holy Spirit,
heavenly Dove” (St.
Agnes) from the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a
bulletin insert.
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."
Thought
for the week – Obedience: What God wants from us is the same as what God wants for us. So
when God commands, we should listen, because God is not only asking something
from us but is also offering to do something for us.
-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. Nov. 28th *
Community Outreach Meeting – 7:00 – 8:30 (Parish Hall)
Sun. Dec. 2nd *
Annual Vestry Election and Winter Potluck Luncheon –
following
worship (Parish House)
Tue. Dec. 4th *
CAPS Executive Board meeting - 2:00 pm (Parlor)
Fri. Dec. 7th *
Parish Hall in use through Sat. Dec. 8th
Sun. Dec. 9th *
Pledge ingathering
Mon. Dec. 10th *
Janitorial service shift
*
Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Parlor)
Mon. Dec. 17th *
G.F.C.W Junto Women’s Group – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Parish
House)
Sat. Dec. 15th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Parish
House)
Sun. Dec. 23rd *
Greening of the Church and Parish Soup luncheon
Mon. Dec. 24th *
Christmas Eve “Midnight” Festive Eucharist – 9:00 carol sing,
9:30
worship.
Sat. Dec. 29th *
5th Saturday Luncheon at Salvation Army
Sun. Dec. 30th *
Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols
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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.
Marianne LaFontaine, Meriwether Ball, Allen Conlon, David,
Shirley Rhees, Suzanne Voorhies, Janis Gordon, Dominique, Virginia Chambers,
Lon Bickham, Faye and family, Sally,
Bill, Heather Burns, Pat Pretlow, Charles Smith, Barbara Griggs, Tina MacManus, Kathleen and Fergal, the
Chapman family, Steve Hawkins, Morse Olin, Carolyn Uanis, Jonathan
Dephouse, Charles Wynn, and Kathy Ferguson.
Deceased: Gerard Chataigneau
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan Rogers, Elizabeth
Tankovich, Dane Fisher, Leon Barrow, and Patrick Madden
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Margaret Lynch
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Dr. Peter & Toni Hogg, Jr.; The Rev. Gregory
Hodgson & Sherrill McKay; The Rev. Michael & Sally Murphy. The Church
of the Holy Apostles, Virginia Beach.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Falkland Islands.
Flowers are given to the Glory of God and
in memory of Kevin's mother, Renee Brady, by Kevin & Terry Brady.
Birthdays in November
Bev Parker 03 Diane West 04
Doug Gregory 11 Eddie Cotten 13
Steven Kirkpatrick 16 Kathy Ferguson 28
Laura Smith 28 Dotty Cox 29
If you are in need of Pastoral Care,
Please call Father Ferguson.
Cell: 757-418-0063
Home: 757-484-8409
Contact Music Minister Roger Peyton
e-mail: rogerpeyton1945@gmail.com
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