St. John's e-News for Sunday April 21, 2013

Craft and Vendor Faire – Thank you to all who helped make the Craft and Vendor Faire a success last weekend. We made a little more money than expected and provided a welcoming and accessible venue for the vendors. Given the results of this year’s sale we will likely continue the sale in future years.

 

Special Vestry Meeting – There will a short Special Vestry Meeting held immediately following worship this Sunday in the Parlor.

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April 21, 2013, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II and Litany of Healing

Lessons for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

First Lesson:  Acts 9:36-43

Psalm:  Psalm 23

Second Lesson:  Revelation 7:9-17

Gospel:  John 10:22-30

 

Lay Participants for April 21, 2013 - 10:30 am service

Eucharistic Minister:  Leone

Lector:  Ben

Prayers:  Bernice

Ushers:  Gary and David

Nursery Attendant:  Lillian

Nursery Assistant:  To be identified

 

Refreshments:  Bernice

 

Sermon for Sunday, Apr. 14: http://chirb.it/bNL7rA

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Boston Marathon Memorial Run/Walk – The International Christian Church of Virginia Beach is hosting a "Boston Marathon Memorial Run/Walk" this Saturday afternoon at 2:50 PM, the time of the 1st explosion at the Boston Marathon finish line. The run/walk will begin and end on the Oceanfront Boardwalk at 1st Street. The distance will be 4.09 miles to reflect on the finish time in the Boston Marathon (4 hours 9 minutes) when the attacks occurred. If you want more information contact the Rector or visit their Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/494075277326681/.

 

Chalicers/Eucharistic Ministers – I would like to enlist some more volunteers to serve at the Altar as Chalicist/Eucharistic Minister/Acolyte. I feel that the Parish wants to have that ministry function on a regular basis but I also feel we may be burning out the licensed Eucharistic Ministers. The licensing requirement is simple – some training by me (nothing difficult), and an application for licensing to the Diocesan Office (which is never turned down). Please pray about this ministry and contact the Rector if you feel called to serve.

 

Today’s Psalm – We will sing the portion of the Psalter in together using a metrical version of the Psalter from A New Metrical Psalter by Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 23 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 343, “Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless” (St. Agnes) from the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.

 

Volunteer opportunity – King’s Fork High School is looking for assistance to help them reach full accreditation. They have requested our prayers and for people to volunteer helping the students. More information can be found on the Suffolk Public School’s website at: http://www.spsk12.net/parents/volunteer/. Thank you for prayerfully considering this opportunity to volunteer to help in our community.

 

Wednesday Morning Book Study – The Wednesday morning book study will meet April 17 beginning at 10:00 am. We will continue our study of the book “Conversations with Scripture and with Each Other: Spiritual Formation for Lay Leaders” by M. Thomas Shaw. We will study and discuss Chapter 5, “The Eucharist” and how that event shapes Scripture, our profession of faith, and our community life. If you are interested please contact Margaret or the Rector.

 

Our Thanksgivings – We are collecting tangible statements regarding our blessings and thanksgivings in the jar in the Narthex.

 

Formation Classes – This week we will discuss Acts 9:32-43, “Peter in Lydda and Joppa” from 9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss the first New Testament (substitute for the Old Testament in Easter Season) lesson Acts 11:1-18, “Peter’s Report to the Church of Jerusalem” from 9:15-10:15 am. All are invited to join us for class next Sunday. A reminder; there is nursery service available during the education hour.

 

Thought for the week – Redemption: One important thing to remember is that the most devastating sorrows and the most spectacular and even lurid failings can be redeemed in a life of service to others.

-Br. Mark Brown

Society of Saint John the Evangelist

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Upcoming Events:

Daily Mon.-Thu.      * Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)

Thu. Apr. 18^th        * Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Choir Room)

Sat. Apr. 20^th        * One Harvest Pickup

                             * Boston Marathon Memorial Run/Walk – Virginia Beach

                             Boardwalk: 2:50 pm

Sun. Apr. 21^st         * Special Vestry Meeting – Following Service

Wed. Apr. 24^th      * Book Study – 10:00 – 11:30 am (Parish Hall)

Thu. Apr. 25^th        * Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Choir Room)

Sun. Apr 28^th         * Growth Team Meeting – Following Service

Wed. May 1^st          * Book Study – 10:00 – 11:30 am (Parish Hall)

Thu. May 2^nd          * Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Choir Room)

Sat. May 4^th          *Diocese-wide Community Service Day

Wed. May 8^th         * Book Study – 10:00 – 11:30 am (Parish Hall)

Thu. May 9^th          * Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Choir Room)

Sun. May 12^th         * Mother’s Day

Mon. May 13^th        * Vestry meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)

Sat. May 18^th         * One Harvest Pickup

Sun. May 19^th         * Pentecost – Worship at Pond Altar

                             * Parish Potluck

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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, Meriwether, Allen, David, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Dominique, Lon, Pat, Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and Fergal, Steve, Morse, Andy, Beth, Marvin, Clare, Steve, Adelle, Rick, Kathy, Jeanie, Ronald, Dorothy, the Donahue Family, Rev. Mike, and Bruce.

 

Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth, Dane, Leon, and Patrick

 

Parish Cycle of Prayer: John & Elizabeth

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Magnolia Gardens of Suffolk.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence MacDonald, The National Indigenous Bishop of Ontario, Canada.

 

Birthdays in April

John 06                        Barbara 10

Matthew 14                 Bryan 16

Paul 24                        BC 27

Bernice 30

 

Anniversaries in April

Tim & Bev 03             Doug & Mac 30

 

If you are in need of Pastoral Care

Please call Father Ferguson.

Home:  757-484-8409

 

Contact Minister of Music Roger Peyton

 

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