St. John's e-News for Sunday April 28, 2013

Pentecost Worship and Potluck – Pentecost is on May 19^th. We will hold the pot luck outside. The weather will be nice. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Narthex.

 

Growth Team – There will a one-hour meeting of the Growth Team in the Parish House following worship today. Please keep this team in your prayers as we investigate how to continue being faithful stewards of our Church.

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April 28, 2013, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Lessons for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

First Lesson:  Acts 11:1-18

Psalm:  Psalm 148

Second Lesson:  Revelation 21:1-6

Gospel:  John 13:31-35

 

Lay Participants for April 28, 2013 - 10:30 am service

Eucharistic Minister:  Jim

Lector:  Fred

Prayers:  Marlene

Ushers:  Anne and Bert

Nursery Attendant:  Lillian

Nursery Assistant:  To be identified

 

Refreshments:  G. E. Hotpoint

 

Sermon for Sunday, Apr. 21: http://chirb.it/c5Gpqv

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Church Flowers – The Altar Guild has posted the flower sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Please read the sign-up instructions also posted in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn.

 

Sanctuary Roof Update – The Vestry is in the process of gathering more recommendations and bids for the Sanctuary Roof. They are inviting a few contractors to ascertain the state of the roof and make a recommendation about retaining the present roof, repairing what is present, or replacing the roof system. We are looking for estimates using a variety of materials to ensure thoroughness while maintaining the integrity of the sanctuary – wood shingles, engineered wood-like shingles, and architectural shingles. Once all recommendations and bids are received the vestry will present the findings to the Parish for information, discussion, and decision making.

 

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 148 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 493, “O for a thousand tongues to sing” (Azmon) 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 6, “The Church” 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 11:1-18, “Peter’s Report to the Church of Jerusalem” 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 16:9-15, “’Paul’s Vision of the Man of Macedonia’ and ‘The Conversion of Lydia’” 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 – Resurrection: The resurrection of Christ is not just a past event. Christ promises to come to us, to come again to us, again and again, both today and in the future, and in ways beyond which we have experienced. The resurrection of Christ is ever new.

-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. 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, 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: Bryan & Dianne

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Companion Diocese of the Virgin Islands.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Israel Amoo of New Busa, Kwara, Nigeria.

 

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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