National Night Out – Thanks
to all who made the National Night Out celebration this past Tuesday evening at
the Fire Department a success; this year was the best in the past 3 years.
Sanctuary Roof Update – The Vestry has completed approximately 6 months’
research into the state of the Sanctuary Roof. In that period a number of
contractors have been by to survey the roof; to recommend remediation measures;
and provide proposals for remediation. On August 14 and 15 there will be a question
and answer session regarding the roof followed by a Special Parish Meeting on
August 18.
A story board that presents one of the possible options is
available in the Parish House, come by and take a look. Likewise there are
photographs available that provide details about the state of the Sanctuary
Roof in the Church Office.
New
Service Music Offering – We will introduce the Sursum Corda, Response,
and the Proper Preface using the form in the Hymnal, S120 this Sunday. I
invite you to follow along in the hymnal and provide feedback on how the
service music suits you.
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August 11, 2013, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Rite II
Lessons for the Twelfth
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)
First Lesson: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Psalm: Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24
Second Lesson: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Gospel: Luke
12:32-40
Lay Participants for August
11, 2013 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Leone
Lector: Kevin
Prayers: Terry
Ushers: Gary and Steven
Refreshments: Anne
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Leaving
a Lasting Impression – Would you like to leave your mark on the earth? Maybe your name
or the name of loved ones. If you are interested in having an engraved brick in
the St. John’s walkway Contact Bernice at home or talk to her at church on
Sunday and let her know you are interested in taking part in the project. The
fee is $100.00 per brick and for that you get up to 3 lines with a maximum of
15 characters each line of dedication. If you haven’t noticed them before, they
are located within the Trinity Garden area near the Parish House. Take a walk
and check them out.
Bishop's
Days for Everyone – Bishop's Days 2014 will be held October 12 at Eastern
Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach. Our Bishop's Days are a whole new experience -
new ways to teach, learn, and share. There are "Ideas Worth
Spreading" in Southern Virginia, so we're having our own TED-style
conference. The talks are short, but long on inspiration. The day should give
you new perspectives, ideas and ways of thinking. If you let it, it could
change YOUR world.
Catch the Spirit! – The “new:
St. John’s t-shirt will be shown today following the worship service. Ordering
information will be available. These shirts will look like the most recent one
and are a fantastic way to get people talking about St. John’s. Short sleeve
shirts are available for $12 ($14 for XXL and larger) and long sleeve shirts
are available for $14 ($16 for XXL and larger). To see a shirt, talk with
either Suze or Alice.
The Annual Crab Feast
– On
Sunday August 25 beginning at 5:00 pm, we will have our quarterly Fellowship
Meal, the annual Blue Crab Feast. Old and new members are invited to catch up
with old friends and meet our new parishioners over a fine feast of Crab and Brats
(for those who do not or cannot eat crab). Bring your picking utensils if you
have them, there are some available and if you’ve never picked a Blue Crab
there will be expert pickers on hand to help navigate the crustacean cleaning.
Beverages will be provided and the cost is still only $10. Contact Marcella at
home evenings before 8:00 pm for more information. Sign up forms are available
at Church.
Helping
the Viola’s – Tony and Marvetta
appreciate our prayers and good wishes. They would appreciate and gladly
compensate anyone who might have some extra produce from the garden to share
with them. Anything you have over and above what you would use would be
appreciated. If you have something to share please contact Marvetta at home or
on her cell.
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 50:1-8, 23-24 together. The Psalm will be
set to Hymn 147, “Now let us all with one accord” (Bourbon) from the
Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss Isaiah 1:1, 10-20, “The
Wickedness of Israel” from 9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class
will discuss our Old Testament reading Isaiah 5:1-7, “The Song of the
Unfruitful Vineyard.” All are invited to come together in the Parish Hall from
9:15 to 10:15 am.
Thought
for the week – Christ: The person whom we may mistakenly see as the problem may actually
be our rescuer, may actually be Christ coming to us in disguise.
- Br. Curtis
Almquist, SSJE
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. *
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)
Wed. Aug. 7th *
Outreach Committee Meeting – 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Aug. 10th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Mon. Aug. 12th *
Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Wed. Aug. 14th *
Sanctuary Roof Presentation – 7:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. Aug. 15th *
Sanctuary Roof Presentation – 7:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sun. Aug. 18th *
Special Parish Meeting – following Worship (Sanctuary)
*
Growth Team meeting – following Worship (Parish Hall)
Tue. Aug. 20th *
Suffolk Night Stay Program planning meeting – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
(Parish
Hall)
Sun. Aug. 25th *
Annual Parish Crab Fest – 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Sep. 14th *
Diocesan Priest Ordination – 11:00 am (Christ & St. Luke’s)
Sat. Oct. 12th *
Bishop’s Day for Everyone East – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
(Eastern
Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach)
Sat. Nov. 2nd *
Diocesan service of Repentance, Reconciliation, and Healing
11:00
am (Christ & St. Luke’s Norfolk)
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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, Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and
Fergal, Steve, Morse, Clare, Steve, Rick, Kathy,
Ronald,
Dorothy, Leone, Dwight, Tony, Gilbert, Carolyn, the Terry family, the Arnold family, Bob,
and the Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE.
Deceased: June.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Dell
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Ralph "Ned" Haines.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Dr.
Kommaddi Birru Yesuvaraprasad; Bishop of Rayalaseema, South
India.
Flower Dedication: To the Glory of God and in Memory of My Mother Paul Kirk Ball by
Claiborne.
Birthdays in August
Nick 01 Meriwether
01
Anne 06 Shirley
07
Mary Kemple 13 Ben
26
Regina 29
Anniversaries in August
Bryan & Dianne 05 Anne
& John 10
Landy & Randy 29
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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