tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64757532803723491252024-03-12T21:01:03.830-04:00St. John's Episcopal ChurchServant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.comBlogger408125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-84042368815134706222013-12-11T13:23:00.001-05:002013-12-11T13:23:14.537-05:00St. John's web presence has moved...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As of Tuesday December 10, 2013; routine blog posts and Church information will be located on our website:<br />
<a href="http://stjohnsepiscopal-suffolk.org/">http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org</a><br />
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Blog: <a href="http://stjohnsepiscopal-suffolk.org/blog">http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org/blog</a><br />
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Thank you for your support on our blog over the years and we invite you to join us on our website.<br />
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Peace and blessings,<br />
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Les+<br />
Rev. Leslie Ferguson<br />
Rector</div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-33897150155271812792013-12-08T15:35:00.003-05:002013-12-08T15:35:34.407-05:00Reflection and Sermon for December 8, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Even amidst the drizzle and chill we come together to share
in the Advent journey from Pentecost to the celebration of the Nativity. We
continue to share worship space with friends new and old – finding and opening
space to witness to God’s presence among us in the world and in our families.
We heard the choir offer an Advent anthem in response and in honor to our
communion feast. We hope and pray that everyone is safe and healthy as the
first winter storm blows through the region.<br />
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Our Advent journey is one where we search for hope that
arises from Jesus' birth in our past and the promise of hope at Jesus' second
coming. We are called to find hope not simply by wishful thinking but by
reconciling with God and humanity through our repentance and penitential
reflection on what separates us from God. We are invited to live a life of
hopefulness and share the truth of hopefulness founded on God in Christ. I bid
blessings to all in their Advent Journey and in the days to come.</div>
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I invite your comments,</div>
Les+<br />
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http://chirb.it/OnCHEd</div>
<o:p> </o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19;
Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12</span></div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-40562910087384507502013-12-04T15:07:00.003-05:002013-12-04T15:07:58.810-05:00St John's e-News for December 8, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Christmas
Poinsettias – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is time to place your order for the Christmas
poinsettias. The order form is included in the bulletin. The deadline for
getting your order in is <b>Dec 15<sup>th</sup></b>. Additional order forms
will be in the Narthex on the usher’s table.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Annual
Parish Meeting – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Annual Meeting will be held Dec. 22 in the
Sanctuary immediately following worship and before the greening of the Church. We
will discuss the Vestry and elect new members.</span><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stewardship – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As
the end of the year approaches your Vestry has been looking at the expected
budget for 2014. Pledge cards, as our response to the thanks we have to give
for the abundance bestowed on us by God, are forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Please
take some time to consider your gift to the Church as we consider how we use those
gifts to be God’s missionaries in the world and helping others have changed
lives through their relationship with God. A projection of our expenses are
available for any who want to see them and that information will be presented
at the Annual meeting in January regardless.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In coming
months you will see how we are using the financial offerings you give are
making real, tangible changes in people’s lives in Suffolk. I invite you to
join us in our mission to tell God’s story of redemption through Jesus Christ
in the world and to help us become more effective through your financial
pledges.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">December 8, 2013, 10:30 am <u>Holy Eucharist
Rite II</u></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lessons for the Second Sunday
of Advent</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isaiah 11:1-10</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Romans 15:4-13</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gospel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matthew
3:1-12</span></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lay Participants for December
8, 2013 - 10:30 am service</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eucharistic
Minister:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Leone</span></u></b><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Kevin<o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Terry<o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ushers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Nick and Tina</u></span></b><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refreshments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Growth Team<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sermon for Sunday, Dec. 1:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://chirb.it/r6x6nt" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://chirb.it/r6x6nt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Greening
of the Church - </span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This will be done on Dec. 22 following the
annual meeting. More information to follow.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Philippines Relief – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Episcopal Relief and Development is gathering
funds to assist recovery efforts in the Philippines. If you would like to give,
let the Office/Rector know and we will forward to the Diocesan Office for
consolidation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Benefits of Membership at St. John’s – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may wonder “what are the benefits of being a member at St.
John’s and what does it cost to be a member?” The easier answer is <u>the cost</u>:
it costs whatever God puts on your heart in pledge or in offering – no one
keeps track of what a member gives. <u>The benefits</u>: intrinsically there
are no special bonuses to being a member. However, membership allows people a
vote in the governance of the Parish and its mission. If you have any other
questions about membership please contact the Rector, one of the Vestry
members, or Don in the Parish office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #336600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Advent
Supper and Program – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #336600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Rector is planning on offering a short,
three week program Wednesday evenings during Advent, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. There
will be a simple soup supper and discussion beginning at 6:30 and ending at
8:00. We plan on completing a survey of Advent, its meaning, and practice.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Wednesday Book Study – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We are studying the book <i>The Practice of
Prayer</i> by Margaret Guenther. We will meet this coming Wednesday, December 14
to discuss recap the. All are welcome to attend, even if you have not attended
any of the previous days. Fr. Ferguson has a book to borrow if necessary and if
you would like to participate please contact Fr. Ferguson or Margaret.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #660066; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s Psalm – </span><span style="color: #660066; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will sing the portion of the Psalter
together using a metrical version of the Psalter from <i>A New Metrical Psalter</i>
by Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 together. The Psalm will
be set to Hymn 72, “Hark! the glad sound!” (<i>Richmond</i>) from the Hymnal
1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.</span><span style="color: #660066; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Night Stay
Program – </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Coalition Against
Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is preparing to start a winter homeless shelter in
the City of Suffolk. It is a distinction that Suffolk is the only City in
Tidewater that does not have a homeless program. The vision of the Night Stay
Program is to provide overnight lodging, dinner and breakfast for homeless
people in Suffolk. CAPS is striving to begin January 1, 2014 and can provide
more information about the mechanics of hosting – whether a church is a solo
host or a number of churches partner to host for a week. Contact the rector for
more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formation Classes</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week we will discuss Isaiah 11:1-10, “’The
Peaceful Kingdom’ and ‘Return of the Remnant of Israel and Judah’” from
9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss our Old
Testament reading Isaiah 35:1-10, “The Return of the Redeemed to Zion.” All are
invited to come together in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thought
for the week – </span><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preparation</span></u></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Advent is a season of waiting, of anticipation, of preparation. We
are waiting expectantly for the Lord and preparing ourselves to meet him when
he comes. But how exactly do we prepare for the coming of the Lord? The answer
suggested by the gospel might surprise us. John [the Baptist] says, “Repent!”</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Br. David
Vryhof, SSJE</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Society of Saint John the Evangelist</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span lang="EN" style="color: olive; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________________</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: green; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Events:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daily Mon.-Thu.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Dec. 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Suffolk Night Stay Training – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Main<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Street
United Methodist Church)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Dec. 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Parish Annual Meeting – Following worship<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Greening of the Church and Soup Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tue. Dec. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Carol Sing – 9:00-9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Festive Christmas Candlelight Mass – 9:30-11:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
A Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols – 10:30 am<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PASTORAL CARE</span></i></b><i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pray for Katherine, our
presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Lon,
Barbara, <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Kathleen and Fergal, Steve,
Morse, </span>Rick, <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Tony,
</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">the
Terry family, the Arnold family, Bob, Marvin, Kaille, Lillian, Opal, Elvira,
Eddie</span></strong><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span></strong><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Pam, Dorothy,
David, Howard, the Broom family, and Arthur</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">.</span></strong></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Bryan, </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u>Typhoon Haiyan</u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">: Pray for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Alva.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diocesan Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span>The Rev. Leslie & Kathy Ferguson; The Rev. Peggy
Newman<span class="title1">.</span><br />
<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anglican Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span>The Rt. Rev. <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Porter
Taylor</span></strong> – The Bishop of Western North Carolina.<br />
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<b><i>Birthdays in December</i></b></div>
Marcella 02<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gary 08<br />
Rev. Les 08<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>John 14<br />
Burr 18<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Kevin 19<br />
Jim 19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Will 28<br />
Susan 30<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Don 30<br />
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Bob & Bette 03<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Don & Marcella 17<br />
Shannon & Dotty 20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>John & Elizabeth 28<br />
Steven & Susan 30<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nick & Tina 31<br />
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<b><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are in need of Pastoral Care</span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please call Father Ferguson. </span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Home:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>757-484-8409<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contact Minister of Music Roger Peyton<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-11622837248013796432013-12-02T12:13:00.001-05:002013-12-02T12:13:18.256-05:00Christian Formation for Dec. 8 - Isaiah 11:1-10; The Peaceful Kingdom and the Return of Israel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dec 8, 2013 – 2 Advent<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isaiah 11:1-10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Peaceful Kingdom<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Return of the Remnant of Israel and Judah<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The first 39 chapters of
Isaiah are considered a unit, typically referred to as First Isaiah. In this
section Isaiah prophesies against the Israelites and lays out God’s complaint
against God’s chosen people. Isaiah has devoted much of the first nine chapters
to laying out God’s complaint.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Theme:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In this passage God promises that he will send someone to save and deliver
Israel from their oppression. God’s promise is “a shoot shall come from the
stock of Jesse.” The implication of God’s deliverer (messiah in some
translations) will not only restore Israel but will make dramatic and
world-changing differences.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Questions to Ponder:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">* Read </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isaiah 11:1-10.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
* Briefly describe the political, social, and religious
situation in Israel for this passage. To whom do you think the prophet speaking
in this passage?<br />
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</w:wrap></v:imagedata></v:shape>* Who is Jesse and why
would “the one who is to come” would rise from the stock of Jesse?<br />
* In Isaiah’s description of the coming savior, it appears
that the savior is not of this earth. How would that assumption be critical in
the real change that is needed for the Israelites?<br />
* Why might the “messiah” be grafted into the stock of Jesse
as opposed simply coming from heaven?<br />
* How is God’s judge different than earthly judges? What
standard would be used by humans and what standard does God’s messiah use?<br />
* How might the heavenly judge “[decide] in righteousness”
as opposed to what he hears or even sees?<br />
* What do you think the implication of righteousness and
faithfulness being the belt around the judge’s waist and loins might be? What
image does “wearing righteousness like a belt” bring to mind?<br />
* Describe what the imagery in verses 6 through 8 evokes?
What point is the prophet (and God) trying to make certain to Israel? How the
point that God is making different from the reality Israel is facing or that
they had faced in the past?<br />
* At least in these verses, what seems to be missing with
regard to humans and their responsibility or an action that would be required
to bring about the change? Why might there be no indication of Israel’s
requirements with respect to the Messiah?<br />
* Verse 10 seems to make the Messiah’s action and leadership
universal as opposed to solely for the Israelites? Do you think that is the
case – is the Messiah’s action for all?<br />
* What is the message of hope we are called to share from
this passage?<br />
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Isaiah in his society?</span></div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-29290739182560653652013-12-01T20:48:00.001-05:002013-12-01T20:48:40.250-05:00Reflection and Sermon for December 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. We look forward to a new liturgical year with many new opportunities to share God's word. Today's sermon took a look at what Advent is - a time of preparation and hope in the birth and future return of Christ. Today's message compared the desired state the Church invites us to - one of contemplation and reflection - and what the world presents - a life of chaos and disorder. Our work in Advent is to live in the tension between God's ideal and the world's reality; to help build a bridge between the two; and to celebrate each day as a new beginning and a time to connect with God and our Community.<br />
<br />I invite your comments,<br />Les+<br />
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<a href="http://chirb.it/r6x6nt">http://chirb.it/r6x6nt</a><br />
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Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44</div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-72387073689948145972013-11-27T14:51:00.000-05:002013-11-27T14:51:01.198-05:00St. John's e-News for Dec. 1 - Happy New Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Angel
Tree – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There
are angels to pick up from the Suffolk Salvation Army Angel tree. If you take
an angel please have the filled gift in by the end of the first week in
December – the 6<sup>th</sup>.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Christmas
Poinsettias – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is time to place your order for the Christmas
poinsettias.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The order form is included
in the bulletin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The deadline for
getting your order in is <b>Dec 15<sup>th</sup></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additional order forms will be in the Narthex
on the usher’s table.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community
Thanksgiving Service – </span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thank you to all who attended last Sunday’s Community
Thanksgiving Service. Rev. Greg Ryan from Oakland Christian UCC gave a rousing
and poignant sermon and the massed congregation rocked the house. Be on the
lookout for more opportunities to get together with our local churches to help build
and foster our life and ministry.</span><span style="color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stewardship – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As
the end of the year approaches your Vestry has been looking at the expected
budget for 2014. Pledge cards, as our response to the thanks we have to give
for the abundance bestowed on us by God, are forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Please take some time to
consider your gift to the Church as we consider how we use those gifts to be
God’s missionaries in the world and helping others have changed lives through
their relationship with God. A projection of our expenses are available for any
who want to see them and that information will be presented at the Annual
meeting in January regardless.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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see how we are using the financial offerings you give are making real, tangible
changes in people’s lives in Suffolk. I invite you to join us in our mission to
tell God’s story of redemption through Jesus Christ in the world and to help us
become more effective through your financial pledges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">December 1, 2013, 10:30 am <u>Holy Eucharist
Rite II</u></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lessons for the First
Sunday of Advent</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isaiah 2:1-5</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Psalm 122<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Romans 13:11-14</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gospel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matthew
24:36-44</span></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lay Participants for December
1, 2013 - 10:30 am service</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eucharistic Minister:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kathy</span></u></b><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Fred<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Marlene<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ushers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Gary and David</u></span></b><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refreshments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Growth Team<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sermon for Sunday, Nov. 24:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://chirb.it/BBxF16"><span style="color: blue;">http://chirb.it/BBxF16</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Philippines
Relief – </span><span style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Episcopal Relief and
Development is gathering funds to assist recovery efforts in the Philippines.
If you would like to give, let the Office/Rector know and we will forward to
the Diocesan Office for consolidation.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Benefits of Membership at St. John’s – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may wonder “what are the benefits of being a member at St.
John’s and what does it cost to be a member?” The easier answer is <u>the cost</u>:
it costs whatever God puts on your heart in pledge or in offering – no one
keeps track of what a member gives. <u>The benefits</u>: intrinsically there
are no special bonuses to being a member. However, membership allows people a
vote in the governance of the Parish and its mission. If you have any other
questions about membership please contact the Rector, one of the Vestry
members, or Don in the Parish office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Advent
Supper and Program – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Rector is planning on offering a short,
three week program Wednesday evenings during Advent, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. There
will be a simple soup supper and discussion beginning at 6:30 and ending at
8:00. We plan on completing a survey of Advent, its meaning, and practice.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Meals on
Wheels - </span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Meals on Wheels
Program is looking for volunteers to deliver meals from Obici to shut ins and
the elderly. If you are interested please contact Kitty Martin 377-6552 or
Rosaland Worrell at Obici, 934-4911 for more info.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Wednesday Book Study – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We are studying the book <i>The Practice of Prayer</i>
by Margaret Guenther. We will meet this coming Wednesday, December 4 to discuss
<u>Chapter 5</u> “<u>Practices of Prayer: Retreats and Journaling, Sacramental
Confession, and Spiritual Direction</u>”. All are welcome to attend, even if
you have not attended any of the previous days. Fr. Ferguson has a book to
borrow if necessary and if you would like to participate please contact Fr.
Ferguson or Margaret.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #660066; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s Psalm – </span><span style="color: #660066; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will sing the portion of the Psalter
together using a metrical version of the Psalter from <i>A New Metrical Psalter</i>
by Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 122 together. The Psalm will be set to
Hymn 76, “On Jordan’s bank” (<i>Winchester New</i>) from the Hymnal 1982. The
words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.</span><span style="color: #660066; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Night Stay Program
– </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Coalition Against
Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is preparing to start a winter homeless shelter in
the City of Suffolk. It is a distinction that Suffolk is the only City in
Tidewater that does not have a homeless program. The vision of the Night Stay
Program is to provide overnight lodging, dinner and breakfast for homeless
people in Suffolk. CAPS is striving to begin January 1, 2014 and can provide
more information about the mechanics of hosting – whether a church is a solo
host or a number of churches partner to host for a week. Contact the rector for
more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formation Classes</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week we will discuss Isaiah 2:1-5, “’The
Future House of God’ and ‘Judgment Pronounced on Arrogance’” from 9:15-10:15 am
in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading Isaiah
11:1-10, “’The Peaceful Kingdom’ and ‘Return of the Remnant of Israel and Judah’.”
All are invited to come together in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thought
for the week – </span><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Remember</span></u></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: We have set up pillars and altars, planted trees and built
buildings because we have wanted to remind ourselves and those who come after
that something true had happened.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Br. James
Koester, SSJE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Society of Saint John the Evangelist</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: olive; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________________</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: green; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Events:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daily Mon.-Thu.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Thanksgiving – Office Closed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
5<sup>th</sup> Saturday Luncheon at Salvation Army – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Church New Year’s Celebration – The First Sunday of Advent<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Special Vestry Meeting – following worship<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vespers Service – 4:00-5:00 pm (Lake Prince Woods)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Dec. 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> *</span>
Suffolk Night Stay Training – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Main<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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United Methodist Church)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Dec. 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Greening of the Church and Soup Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carol Sing – 9:00-9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Festive Christmas Candlelight Mass – 9:30-11:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols – 10:30 am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community
Church Websites</span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Community Christian Center<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.nccfamily.us/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.nccfamily.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Oakland
Christian Church (UCC)<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Perfecting
Saints Church of God in Christ<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.pscogic.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.pscogic.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wesley
Chapel United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ebenezer
United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://ebumc.net/"><span style="color: blue;">http://ebumc.net/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coalition
Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.capsuffolk.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.capsuffolk.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pray for Katherine, our
presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Lon,
Barbara, <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Kathleen and Fergal, Steve,
Morse, </span>Rick, <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Tony,
</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">the
Terry family, the Arnold family, Bob, Marvin, Kaille, Lillian, Opal, Elvira,
Eddie</span></strong><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span></strong><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Pam, Dorothy,
David, and Howard</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">.</span></strong></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Bryan, </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Deceased</span></u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">: Dorothy and Victor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u>Typhoon Haiyan</u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">: Pray for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">John, Melanie,
Morgan, & Lauren.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diocesan Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span class="title1">The Episcopal Diocese of Southern
Virginia.</span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anglican Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span>The Rt. Rev. <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Willam
Michie Klusmeyer</span></strong><b> </b>– The Bishop of West Virginia.</div>
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<b><i>Birthdays in December</i></b></div>
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Marcella 02<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gary 08</div>
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Rev. Les 08<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>John 14</div>
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Burr 18<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Kevin 19</div>
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Jim 19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Will
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Susan 30<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Don 30</div>
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Bob & Bette 03<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Don & Marcella 17</div>
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Shannon & Dotty 20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>John
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Steven & Susan 30<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nick & Tina 31</div>
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<b><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are in need of Pastoral Care</span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please call Father Ferguson. </span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Home:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>757-484-8409<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-55508465510290445492013-11-26T11:10:00.002-05:002013-11-26T11:10:36.230-05:00Christian Formation for Dec. 1 - Isaian 2:1-5; The Future House of God and Judgment against Arrogance<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dec 1, 2013 – 1 Advent<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isaiah 2:1-5<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Future House of God<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Judgment Pronounced on Arrogance<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The first 39 chapters of
Isaiah are considered a unit, typically referred to as First Isaiah. In this
section Isaiah prophesies against the Israelites and lays out God’s complaint
against God’s chosen people. The first five chapters primarily contain oracles
or visions against the Israelites. In this, the prophet sets the stage for
coming judgment against the people of Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Theme:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Chapter 2 begins
with a promise oracle from God delivered through Isaiah. In this passage we can
see the foundation of God’s continued relationship with Israel, even when they
are no longer in Israel. In this passage, God assures the people that God will
restore Jerusalem to its rightful position “in days to come.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Questions to Ponder:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">* Read </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isaiah 2:1-5.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
* Briefly describe the political, social, and religious
situation in Israel for this passage. To whom do you think the prophet speaking
in this passage?<br />
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author declares the coming oracle is “the word Isaiah saw…” What do you think
the writer was trying to infer from this apparently contradictory statement?<br />
* In verse 2 we see the return of the “in days to come…” or
“the days are surely coming…” oracle. For what reason do you believe the writer
chose to not be more specific in the timing of the oracle? Why might God have
provided the oracle in such an open ended manner?<br />
* Some may claim that verse 3 implies that “the mountain of
the Lord” is the only place to truly receive God’s instruction. Do you think
that is the case – is God saying that Jerusalem is the only place to truly know
about God?<br />
* What problems may be caused by a belief that Mount Zion
(or some other specific place) is the only place to truly learn God’s story?<br />
* What do you think “God’s ways and God’s paths” are? How
are we taught God’s ways and paths?<br />
* By what standard do you think God will judge the people?
How might one find the standard that God demands us to aim for?<br />
* If Jerusalem and Israel are literally the standard for
behavior and relationship with God how might we, 2,600 years later truly know
the standard? If Israel and Jerusalem are not the standard then what is?<br />
* Near the end of the oracle the prophet describes changing
implements of war into farming implements. Where else is that imagery or its
obverse found in Scripture?<br />
* What might it mean to say that our war making capability
will become a farming/growing capability? What might the farming implements be
for in the Christian context?<br />
* Knowing “the rest of the story” how do we translate or
make this passage relevant for our life and ministry?<br />
* Why might this passage be offered on the first Sunday of
Advent; the season of preparation for Christ’s birth?<br />
* How are you challenged by this passage today to do
“things” for God?<br />
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Advent?</span></div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-45273161141458614502013-11-24T14:58:00.001-05:002013-11-24T14:58:20.913-05:00Reflection and Sermon for Nov. 24, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;">Friends:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;">Blessings to you on the Last Sunday of the Church
Year and the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Fall is definitely turning to winter
around here - below freezing before the wind - not as cold as some places around
the country but chilling none the less. We were blessed with another visitor
today - a young person from our past is in town for a short visit and came to
Church. We unveiled our Advent/Christmas postcard and distributed annual fund
pledge cards today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;">Today is Christ the King Sunday - an odd set of
readings when realizing Jesus' birth will be celebrated in just over 4 weeks.
Principally we listened to tales of punishment, destruction, woe, and division.
The Gospel was Luke's account of the Crucifixion and the interchange between the
people of the story and Jesus. Ironically, all characters show up in that story
because all have a part to play in the life cycle of Christ. Our lives today
echo the need for all parts of the story - good, bad, and indifferent - because
without all the parts of the story the story isn't complete. We are encouraged
to know that our efforts to tell the story need not be heroic - simply truthful
- and God will do the rest. Please listen to the sermon on the link
below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;">I invite your comments,<br />Les+</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;"><a href="mhtml:{4E6EF02B-754C-46F0-94D6-4273C15AAC31}mid://00000201/!x-usc:http://chirb.it/BBxF16">http://chirb.it/BBxF16</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;">Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Canticle 16;
Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43</span></div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-46589757678310536152013-11-21T14:36:00.002-05:002013-11-21T14:36:40.723-05:00St. John's e-News for November 24, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Philippines
Relief – </span><span style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Episcopal Relief and
Development is gathering funds to assist recovery efforts in the
Philippines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you would like to give,
let the Office/Rector know and we will forward to the Diocesan Office for
consolidation.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Thanksgiving Service – </span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This year’s service will be held this Sunday, November 24<sup>th</sup>
at 7:00 PM. It will be hosted by Little Bethel Baptist Church. Please come and
support our community churches in worship.</span><span style="color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stewardship – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As
the end of the year approaches your Vestry has been looking at the expected
budget for 2014. Pledge cards, as our response to the thanks we have to give
for the abundance bestowed on us by God, are forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Please take some time to
consider your gift to the Church as we consider how we use those gifts to be
God’s missionaries in the world and helping others have changed lives through
their relationship with God. A projection of our expenses are available for any
who want to see them and that information will be presented at the Annual meeting
in January regardless.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In coming months you will
see how we are using the financial offerings you give are making real, tangible
changes in people’s lives in Suffolk. I invite you to join us in our mission to
tell God’s story of redemption through Jesus Christ in the world and to help us
become more effective through your financial pledges.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">November 24, 2013, 10:30 am <u>Holy Eucharist
Rite II</u></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lessons for the Last
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 29)</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeremiah 23:1-6</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Canticle 16<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Colossians 1:11-20</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gospel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luke
23:33-43</span></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lay Participants for November
24, 2013 - 10:30 am service</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eucharistic
Minister:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suze</span></u></b><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Bernice<o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Suze<o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ushers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Lynn and Marcella</u></span></b><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refreshments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i><u>No volunteer</u></i><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Benefits of Membership at St. John’s – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may wonder “what are the benefits of being a member at St.
John’s and what does it cost to be a member?” The easier answer is <u>the cost</u>:
it costs whatever God puts on your heart in pledge or in offering – no one
keeps track of what a member gives. <u>The benefits</u>: intrinsically there
are no special bonuses to being a member. However, membership allows people a
vote in the governance of the Parish and its mission. If you have any other
questions about membership please contact the Rector, one of the Vestry
members, or Don in the Parish office.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Advent
Supper and Program – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Rector is planning on offering a short,
three week program Wednesday evenings during Advent, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. There
will be a simple soup supper and discussion beginning at 6:30 and ending at
8:00. We plan on completing a survey of Advent, its meaning, and practice. There
is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Meals on
Wheels - </span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Meals on Wheels
Program is looking for volunteers to deliver meals from Obici to shut ins and
the elderly. If you are interested please contact Kitty Martin 377-6552 or
Rosaland Worrell at Obici, 934-4911 for more info.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Wednesday Book Study – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We are studying the book <i>The Practice of
Prayer</i> by Margaret Guenther. We will meet this coming Wednesday, November
20 to discuss <u>Chapter 5</u> “<u>Practices of Prayer: Retreats and
Journaling, Sacramental Confession, and Spiritual Direction</u>”. All are
welcome to attend, even if you have not attended any of the previous days. Fr.
Ferguson has a book to borrow if necessary and if you would like to participate
please contact Fr. Ferguson or Margaret.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #660066; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s Psalm – </span><span style="color: #660066; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will sing the portion of the Psalter
together using a metrical version of the Psalter from <i>A New Metrical Psalter</i>
by Christopher Webber as we sing Canticle 16 together. The Psalm will be set to
Hymn 531, “O Spirit of the living God” (<i>Melcombe</i>) from the Hymnal 1982.
The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.</span><span style="color: #660066; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Night Stay
Program – </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Coalition Against
Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is preparing to start a winter homeless shelter in
the City of Suffolk. It is a distinction that Suffolk is the only City in
Tidewater that does not have a homeless program. The vision of the Night Stay
Program is to provide overnight lodging, dinner and breakfast for homeless
people in Suffolk. CAPS is striving to begin January 1, 2014 and can provide
more information about the mechanics of hosting – whether a church is a solo
host or a number of churches partner to host for a week. Contact the rector for
more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formation Classes</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week we will discuss Jeremiah 23:1-6, “’Restoration
after Exile’ and ‘The Righteous Branch of David’” from 9:15-10:15 am in the
Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading Isaiah
2:1-5, “’The Future House of God’ and ‘Judgment Pronounced on Arrogance’.” All
are invited to come together in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thought
for the week – </span><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Compassion</span></u></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Humility implies a willingness to learn from others, no matter how
poor or simple they may be. In this spirit of humility, Hilda welcomed
all—kings and princes, and simple peasants. None were beyond the reach of her
compassion.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Society of Saint John the Evangelist</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span lang="EN" style="color: olive; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________________</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: green; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Events:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daily Mon.-Thu.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Nov. 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Advertising Presentation – 4:00 pm (Hilton Garden Hotel)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Nov. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Community Thanksgiving Service<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Thanksgiving – Office Closed<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
5<sup>th</sup> Saturday Luncheon at Salvation Army – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Church New Year’s Celebration – The First Sunday of Advent<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Vespers Service – 4:00-5:00 pm (Lake Prince Woods)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Dec. 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Suffolk Night Stay Training – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Main<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Street
United Methodist Church)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Greening of the Church and Soup Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tue. Dec. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Carol Sing – 9:00-9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Festive Christmas Candlelight Mass – 9:30-11:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
A Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols – 10:30 am<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community
Church Websites</span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New
Community Christian Center<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.nccfamily.us/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.nccfamily.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Oakland
Christian Church (UCC)<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Perfecting
Saints Church of God in Christ<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.pscogic.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.pscogic.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wesley
Chapel United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ebenezer
United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://ebumc.net/"><span style="color: blue;">http://ebumc.net/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coalition
Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.capsuffolk.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.capsuffolk.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PASTORAL CARE</span></i></b><i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pray for Katherine, our
presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Lon,
Barbara, <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Kathleen and Fergal, Steve,
Morse, </span>Rick, <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Tony,
</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">the
Terry family, the Arnold family, Bob, Marvin, Kaille, Lillian, Opal, Elvira,
Eddie</span></strong><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span></strong><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Pam, Dorothy,
David, and Victor</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">.</span></strong></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Bryan, </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u>Typhoon Haiyan</u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">: Pray for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Juanita<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diocesan Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span class="title1">The Rev. C. Berkley & Marian Ford.</span><br />
<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anglican Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span>The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde<b> </b>– The Bishop of
Washington, DC.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Flower Dedication</span></u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Renate “Renėe” Brady, Heather
Dixon Jones, and Holly Bailey Jones.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i>Birthdays in November</i></b></div>
Dianne 04<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Doug 11<br />
Eddie 13<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Steven 16<br />
Kathy 28<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dotty 29<br />
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<b><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are in need of Pastoral Care</span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please call Father Ferguson. </span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Home:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>757-484-8409<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contact Minister of Music Roger Peyton<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Website: http://StJohnsSuffolk.blogspot.com<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Church, Suffolk VA<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-72931451077339725722013-11-17T16:17:00.003-05:002013-11-17T16:17:58.030-05:00Sermon and reflection for Nov. 17, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I’m taking a somewhat new tack this week, less reflection
and more description of the sermon (link below). Today was a day to celebrate
the promise of a new beginning and the culmination of our life passed but not
forgotten. While we know God has been with God's chosen people since the
beginning of time, and will be forevermore, it can be difficult to see that in
the present moment and when the deck appears to be stacked against us. That is
part of the story of Isaiah's 65th chapter and our discussion in Sunday school.<br />
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Today's sermon was influenced by the gospel reading (Luke
21:5-19) as that influences the second letter to the Thessalonians 3:6-13 (Do
not associate with idlers). I reflected on how the letter to the Thessalonians
seems to feed the "American Dream" - you can never have enough and
you can always work harder. Yet Jesus tells us that we won't know when the end
is near except that it is. Those scripture remind us to do God's work - which
in the perspective of the church is to change lives in a way that society does
not; by focusing on the complete and fulfilling life with God. I tried to
address how we are invited to move from the esoteric statement "to change
lives" to a means by which we practically can change lives - by sharing the
bounty we have and by sharing our relationship (warts and all) with others.</div>
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I invite your comments,</div>
Les+<br />
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<a href="https://chirb.it/dyy7kd"><span style="color: blue;">https://chirb.it/dyy7kd</span></a></div>
<o:p> </o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25; Canticle 9; 2
Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19</span></div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-25529332722619417652013-11-14T15:26:00.001-05:002013-11-14T15:26:35.102-05:00St. John's e-News for November 27, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Philippines
Relief – </span><span style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Episcopal Relief and
Development is gathering funds to assist recovery efforts in the
Philippines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you would like to give,
let the Office/Rector know and we will forward to the Diocesan Office for
consolidation.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stewardship – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As the
end of the year approaches your Vestry has been looking at the expected budget
for 2014. Pledge cards, as our response to the thanks we have to give for the
abundance bestowed on us by God, are forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Please take some time to
consider your gift to the Church as we consider how we use those gifts to be
God’s missionaries in the world and helping others have changed lives through
their relationship with God. An projection of our expenses are available for
any who want to see them and that information will be presented at the Annual
meeting in January regardless.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In coming months you will
see how we are using the financial offerings you give are making real, tangible
changes in people’s lives in Suffolk. I invite you to join us in our mission to
tell God’s story of redemption through Jesus Christ in the world and to help us
become more effective through your financial pledges.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text2;">Community Thanksgiving Service – </span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text2;">This year’s service will
be held on Sunday, November 24<sup>th</sup> at 7:00 PM. It will be hosted by Little
Bethel Baptist Church. Please come and support our community churches in
worship.</span><span style="color: #1f497d; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text2;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">November 17, 2013, 10:30 am <u>Litany of
Healing and Holy Eucharist Rite II</u></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lessons for the Twenty-sixth
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isaiah 65:17-25</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Canticle 9<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 Thessalonians 3:6-13</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gospel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luke
21:5-19</span></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b><br />
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17, 2013 - 10:30 am service</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eucharistic
Minister:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jim</span></u></b><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Ben<o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Jim<o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ushers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Nick and Tina</u></span></b><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sermon for Sunday, Nov. 10:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://chirb.it/OAIsnN" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://chirb.it/OAIsnN</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vestry Meeting – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
November Vestry meeting will be held Monday November 18 from 7:00-9:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Advent
Supper and Program – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Rector is planning on offering a short,
three week program Wednesday evenings during Advent, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. There
will be a simple soup supper and discussion beginning at 6:30 and ending at
8:00. We plan on completing a survey of Advent, its meaning, and practice. There
is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cleaning
the Parish House – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I would like to offer special thanks to
Marvetta for the work she did returning the Parish Hall following Heather and
Brian’s wedding. The hard work she and others did returned the Parish House to
a better state of cleanliness than when the preparations started. Now we need
to capitalize on the start Marvetta has given us and continue with our “fall
cleaning.” We’re looking for a few people to help neaten/clean up the rooms in
the Parish House. Places needing attention include the boiler room, stairwell,
and couch room. If things go well, we could also attack some of the things in
the attic.</span><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Wednesday Book Study – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We are studying the book <i>The Practice of
Prayer</i> by Margaret Guenther. We will meet this coming Wednesday, November 20
to discuss <u>Chapter 5</u> “<u>Practices of Prayer: Retreats and Journaling,
Sacramental Confession, and Spiritual Direction</u>”. All are welcome to
attend, even if you have not attended any of the previous days. Fr. Ferguson
has a book to borrow if necessary and if you would like to participate please
contact Fr. Ferguson or Margaret.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Benefits of Membership at St. John’s – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may wonder “what are the benefits of being a member at St.
John’s and what does it cost to be a member?” The easier answer is <u>the cost</u>:
it costs whatever God puts on your heart in pledge or in offering – no one
keeps track of what a member gives. <u>The benefits</u>: intrinsically there
are no special bonuses to being a member. However, membership allows people a
vote in the governance of the Parish and its mission. If you have any other
questions about membership please contact the Rector, one of the Vestry
members, or Don in the Parish office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s Psalm – </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will sing the portion of the Psalter together
using a metrical version of the Psalter from <i>A New Metrical Psalter</i> by
Christopher Webber as we sing Canticle 9 together. The Psalm will be set to
Hymn 11, “Awake, my soul and with the sun” (<i>Morning Hymn</i>) from the
Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formation Classes</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week we will discuss Isaiah 65:17-25, “The
Glorious New Creation” from 9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class
will discuss our Old Testament reading Jeremiah 23:1-6, “’Restoration after
Exile’ and ‘The Righteous Branch of David’.” All are invited to come together
in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Night Stay
Program – </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Coalition Against
Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is preparing to start a winter homeless shelter in
the City of Suffolk. It is a distinction that Suffolk is the only City in
Tidewater that does not have a homeless program. The vision of the Night Stay
Program is to provide overnight lodging, dinner and breakfast for homeless
people in Suffolk. CAPS is striving to begin January 1, 2014 and can provide
more information about the mechanics of hosting – whether a church is a solo
host or a number of churches partner to host for a week. Contact the rector for
more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thought
for the week – </span><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Abundance</span></u></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: God longs for us to reach out and grasp the fullness of life which
he has prepared for us. And he loves us too much to allow us to settle for
anything less.</span></div>
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Tristam, SSJE</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Society of Saint John the Evangelist</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span lang="EN" style="color: olive; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________________</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: green; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Events:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daily Mon.-Thu.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Nov. 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Group – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>House<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Suffolk Night Stay Presentation – 1:00-2:00 pm (ForKids<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Building)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>* Vestry Meeting – 7:00-9:00 pm
(Parlor)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tue. Nov. 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
CAPS Board meeting – 3:00-4:30 (Westminster Presbyterian)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Nov. 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Advertising Presentation – 4:00 pm (Hilton Garden Hotel)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Nov. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Community Thanksgiving Service<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Thanksgiving – Office Closed<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
5<sup>th</sup> Saturday Luncheon at Salvation Army – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Church New Year’s Celebration – The First Sunday of Advent<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Vespers Service – 4:00-5:00 pm (Lake Prince Woods)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>* Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm
(Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Dec. 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Suffolk Night Stay Training – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Main<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Street
United Methodist Church)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Dec. 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Advent Study – 6:30-8:00 (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Dec. 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Greening of the Church and Soup Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tue. Dec. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Carol Sing – 9:00-9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Festive Christmas Candlelight Mass – 9:30-11:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Dec. 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
A Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols – 10:30 am<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community
Church Websites</span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New
Community Christian Center<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.nccfamily.us/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.nccfamily.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Oakland
Christian Church (UCC)<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Perfecting
Saints Church of God in Christ<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.pscogic.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.pscogic.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wesley
Chapel United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ebenezer
United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://ebumc.net/"><span style="color: blue;">http://ebumc.net/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coalition
Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.capsuffolk.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.capsuffolk.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pray for Katherine, our
presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Lon,
Barbara, <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Kathleen and Fergal, Steve,
Morse, </span>Rick, <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Tony,
</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">the
Terry family, the Arnold family, Bob, Marvin, Kaille, Lillian, Opal, Elvira,
Eddie</span></strong><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span></strong><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Pam, Dorothy, David,
and Victor</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">.</span></strong></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Bryan, </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u>Typhoon Haiyan</u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">: Pray for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Ted & Peg
Hoagland<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diocesan Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span class="title1">The Episcopal Diocese of Southern
Virginia</span><br />
<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anglican Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span>The Rt. Rev. Ambrose Gumbs - The Bishop of the Virgin
Islands.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Flower Dedication</span></u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Renate “Renėe” Brady, Heather
Dixon Jones, and Holly Bailey Jones.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i>Birthdays in November</i></b></div>
Dianne 04<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Doug 11<br />
Eddie 13<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Steven 16<br />
Kathy 28<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dotty 29<br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please call Father Ferguson. </span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Home:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>757-484-8409<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contact Minister of Music Roger Peyton<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-3761300839721362272013-11-14T13:09:00.002-05:002013-11-14T13:09:53.404-05:00Christian Formation for Nov. 17 - Isaiah 65:17-25; The Glorious New Creation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Nov 17, 2013 – 26 Pentecost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isaiah 65:17-25<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Glorious New Creation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> This portion of the Book
of Isaiah is in what is referred to by scholars as Third Isaiah (chapters
56-66). This portion of the text was anonymously composed, most likely by one
of the Prophet’s disciples circa 538-515 BCE. The latter portion of these
chapters describes the rebuilding of the nation of Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Theme:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> This passage
expands on the belief presented in chapters 60-62 that where </span><b style="mso-ansi-font-weight: normal;"><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">יהוה</span></b><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span> resides, there can only be victory and life. This passage
attempts to elicit memories of the creation story in Genesis and will be echoed
in the New Testament apocalyptic letters, most notably in the Revelation to
John. The principles recounted are restoration, renewal, and re-creation of
God’s kingdom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Questions to Ponder:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">* Read </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isaiah 65:17-25.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
* Briefly describe the political, social, and religious
situation in Israel for this passage. To whom do you think the prophet speaking
in this passage?<br />
* Why might the prophet recount the vision a new heaven and
a new earth in verse 17? Why might the people need to be assured of a new
creation?<br />
* Why might the Israelites want a new creation as a sign of
God’s presence with them?<br />
* Since Creation and the rise of the Davidic king, what has
happened that might need to be changed? Why might the former things not want to
be remembered by Israel?<br />
* Reflect on the implication of a “short life” being a curse
while a “long life” is a blessing. In this case, what do you think was
considered a “long life”?<br />
* Do you think a “short life” is a curse? If so, what do you
think the threshold is for a person to live a “short life”?<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* Given Israel’s history
of subjugation to the Assyrians and Babylonians (most recently), why might it
be a comfort to have a “new order” or “the restoration of creation”?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What do you think the
significance of a normal/successful childbirth might be?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What imagery does the
writer evoke in verse 25 when they essentially say that mortal enemies will
live together and that “lions will eat straw”?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What do you think the
message the writer was offering to the people in their time?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* How is this story a
message of hope for the Israelites? How is it a story of hope for the
Babylonians?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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and our future?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-83011671116019702872013-11-10T15:43:00.002-05:002013-11-10T15:43:55.128-05:00Reflection and sermon for November 10, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This past week was a whirlwind week, a funeral on Tuesday
and Wedding yesterday (along with the reception I might add). It was nice to
settle back for today's worship service even though I don't mind all the
activities, it is nice to come back and be recharged and reminded of God’s
presence in our community and in our church. Today we took a good look at
Haggai in formation class and in the sermon. Haggai helps the Israelites in his
time and us, almost 2600 years later, that God works with us not simply in the
grandeur of the past or in the hope of the future but in the work we do today.
God promises to be with us as we do God's work - both in word and in deed -
making the wealth (real wealth not simply $$) of the nations flow from God
through us back to God. Among our challenges is our ability to stick with the
work and to count on God's presence - even when we don't see God.<br />
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I invite your comments,</div>
Les+<br />
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<a href="http://chirb.it/OAIsnN"><span style="color: blue;">http://chirb.it/OAIsnN</span></a></div>
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Readings: Haggai 1:15b-2:9; Psalm 145:1-5-18-22; 2
Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38</div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-23103246558806630772013-11-06T16:57:00.003-05:002013-11-06T16:57:30.900-05:00St John's e-News for November 10, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Veterans’
Day and Fall Clergy Conference – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Church Office will be closed on
November 11 in honor of Veterans’ Day. In addition, Fr. Ferguson will be away
at the Fall Clergy Conference at Camp Chanco Tuesday and Wednesday. He can be
reached on his cell phone if needed. If there is a pastoral emergency, please
contact the Senior Warden, Leone, on her cell phone.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Growth Team – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Will
meet immediately following worship in the Parish Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second
Sundays at St. John’s – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This Sunday is the Second Sunday of November.
The Church will be available for tours and some of the parish archives will be
available to look at. Please invite your friends and neighbors to come and see
St. John’s and our part in the history of Southside Virginia.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">November 10, 2013, 10:30 am <u>Holy Eucharist
Rite II</u></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lessons for the Twenty-fifth
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27)</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haggai 1:15b-2:9</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gospel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luke
20:27-38</span></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lay Participants for November
10, 2013 - 10:30 am service</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eucharistic
Minister:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Leone</span></u></b><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Kevin<o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Terry<o:p></o:p></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ushers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Anne and Bert</u></span></b><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refreshments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i><u>No volunteer</u></i><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Advent
Supper and Program – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Rector is planning on offering a short,
three week program Wednesday evenings during Advent, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. There
will be a simple soup supper and discussion beginning at 6:30 and ending at
8:00. We plan on completing a survey of Advent, its meaning, and practice. There
is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cleaning
the Parish House – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s time for a little “fall cleaning.”
We’re looking for a few people to help neaten/clean up the rooms in the Parish
House. Places needing attention include the boiler room, stairwell, and couch
room. If things go well, we could also attack some of the things in the attic.</span><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Wednesday Book Study – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We are studying the book <i>The Practice of
Prayer</i> by Margaret Guenther. We will take this coming Wednesday, November
13, off due to clergy conference. The study will resume the following week and we
will discuss <u>Chapter 5</u> “<u>Practices of Prayer: Retreats and Journaling,
Sacramental Confession, and Spiritual Direction</u>”. All are welcome to
attend, even if you have not attended any of the previous days. Fr. Ferguson
has a book to borrow if necessary and if you would like to participate please
contact Fr. Ferguson or Margaret.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Benefits of Membership at St. John’s – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may wonder “what are the benefits of being a member at St.
John’s and what does it cost to be a member?” The easier answer is <u>the cost</u>:
it costs whatever God puts on your heart in pledge or in offering – no one keeps
track of what a member gives. <u>The benefits</u>: intrinsically there are no
special bonuses to being a member. However, membership allows people a vote in
the governance of the Parish and its mission. If you have any other questions
about membership please contact the Rector, one of the Vestry members, or Don
in the Parish office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s Psalm – </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will sing the portion of the Psalter together
using a metrical version of the Psalter from <i>A New Metrical Psalter</i> by
Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22 together. The Psalm will be
set to Hymn 529, “In Christ there is no East or West” (<i>McKee</i>) from the
Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formation Classes</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week we will discuss Haggai 1:15b-2:9, “’The
Command to Rebuild the Temple’ and ‘The Future Glory of the Temple’” from
9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss our Old
Testament reading Isaiah 65:17-25, “The Glorious New Creation.” All are invited
to come together in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Night Stay
Program – </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Coalition Against
Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is preparing to start a winter homeless shelter in
the City of Suffolk. It is a distinction that Suffolk is the only City in
Tidewater that does not have a homeless program. The vision of the Night Stay
Program is to provide overnight lodging, dinner and breakfast for homeless
people in Suffolk. CAPS is striving to begin January 1, 2014 and can provide more
information about the mechanics of hosting – whether a church is a solo host or
a number of churches partner to host for a week. Contact the rector for more
information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thought
for the week – </span><b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Trust</span></u></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Learning to relax in the water, to trust its buoyancy, to let go
of our fear – all these are key to staying afloat in deep waters. In the same
way, we could say that to have faith is to trust in God, to believe in God’s
ability to sustain us, to hold us up, even in difficult circumstances. Faith
helps us to relax and let go, to rest and find peace.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Society of Saint John the Evangelist</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span lang="EN" style="color: olive; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________________</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: green; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Events:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daily Mon.-Thu.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fri. Nov. 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Sanctuary reserved for Bradshaw/Hudson wedding<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Church and Parish House reserved – Bradshaw/Hudson<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Wedding<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Nov. 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Growth Team meeting – Following worship (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Nov. 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Veteran’s Day – Office closed<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tue. Nov. 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Fall Clergy Conference – Camp Chanco<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Nov. 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Fall Clergy Conference – Camp Chanco<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Garden Club Meeting – 3:30-8:00 pm (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Nov. 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Group – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>House<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>* Vestry Meeting – 7:00-9:00 pm
(Parlor)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Nov. 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Nov. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Community Thanksgiving Service<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Nov. 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Thanksgiving – Office Closed<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community
Church Websites</span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New
Community Christian Center<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.nccfamily.us/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.nccfamily.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Oakland
Christian Church (UCC)<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Perfecting
Saints Church of God in Christ<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.pscogic.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.pscogic.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wesley
Chapel United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ebenezer
United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://ebumc.net/"><span style="color: blue;">http://ebumc.net/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coalition
Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.capsuffolk.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.capsuffolk.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pray for Katherine, our
presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Lon,
Barbara, <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Kathleen and Fergal, Steve,
Morse, </span>Rick, <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Tony,
</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">the
Terry family, the Arnold family, Bob, Marvin, Kaille, Lillian, Opal, Elvira,
Eddie</span></strong><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span></strong><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Pam, Dorothy, and
David</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">.</span></strong></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Bryan, </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Deceased</span></u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">: Kathy Eaton<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Pretlow & Mary
Kemple<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diocesan Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span class="title1">The Episcopal Diocese of Southern
Virginia</span><br />
<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anglican Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span>The Rt. Rev. Scott Hayashi<b> </b>– The Bishop of Utah.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Flower Dedication</span></u></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">To the Glory of God and in honor of His many blessings by Tony &
Marvetta.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i>Birthdays in November</i></b></div>
Dianne 04<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Doug 11<br />
Eddie 13<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Steven 16<br />
Kathy 28<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dotty 29<br />
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<b><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are in need of Pastoral Care</span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please call Father Ferguson. </span></b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-13535221175681173482013-11-04T15:47:00.001-05:002013-11-04T15:47:20.598-05:00Christian Formation for Nov. 10 - Haggai 1:15b-2:9; The Command to Rebuild the Temple and Its Future Glory<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Nov 10, 2013 – 25 Pentecost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Haggai 1:15b—2:9<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Command to Rebuild the Temple<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Future Glory of the Temple<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The Book of Haggai
(HAG-ay-ai) is one of the books of the scroll of the Twelve and one of the
Minor Prophets in Hebrew Scripture. With the exception of this book little
known about Haggai: his family, the exact time of his ministry, etc. Yet he is
considered a prophet who tells the people about the need to continue restoring
the Nation of Israel to its former status and spiritual grandeur. Some posit
that Haggai may be a contemporary of Zechariah<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Theme:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> While reasonably
specific regarding its timing, there are some issues with the dating of the
passage that may impact interpretation. The Israelites have most likely
returned from exile and are rebuilding the temple in honor of God. The people
are disheartened because the size of the endeavor because their limited
resources and their oppressive neighbors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">* Read </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Haggai 1:15b—2:9.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
* When do you think this passage was written? How would
Haggai being a contemporary of Zechariah impact or influence the people of
Israel?<br />
* Why do you think the date stamp of this passage is divided
between verses 1:15b and 2:1?<br />
* How is Haggai’s prophecy to Israel different than other
prophets in the Old Testament?<br />
* Why might there be a difference between Haggai and other
prophets?<br />
* How old would a person have to be for them to have “seen
the former glory [of the temple]…” as Haggai recounts in verse 2:3? Do you
think it is possible that someone is still around that had been present when
the old temple had been destroyed?<br />
* What impact do you think the three occurrences of “take
courage” in verse 2:4 might have on those who heard Haggai’s proclamation?<br />
* Why might the promise of God’s spirit abiding with the
people be a reason for the Israelites to not fear (verse 2:5)?<br />
* Is there anything ironic in the temporal shift in verse
2:6? Prior to this verse the passage had a definite dating and now Haggai moves
to the norm “in a little while” as God speaks with the people.<br />
* Why might the wealth of the nations come to Israel and to
the new temple?<br />
* What is ironic when comparing the new temple to the old?<br />
* Some have argued this passage may be better viewed as a
real time conversation between Haggai and Israel. How might a real time
conversation be different than a discussion or description of the end times
which typically appears in Old Testament prophetic books?<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What is most striking
to you as this book describes Israel’s restoration and the return to the “old
order” that includes temple worship at the center of the nation?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What is the message of
hope and challenge for the people of Israel in the face of oppression and more
powerful nations?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What is the story we
share in our time with the story of Israel and Haggai?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-57997423875885172222013-11-03T15:55:00.000-05:002013-11-03T15:55:04.974-05:00Reflection and Sermon for November 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A very blessed All Saints' Sunday to you. Today was a
special day for us, besides the visitors in service (4 today) we took time out
to unveil the headstone of Bill Potter. While somewhat sad it is nice to bring
to closure his burial from October 2012 this morning and to have relatives
present to light a candle for him and in his memory. Immediately following the
unveiling we had the quarterly Potluck event - a luncheon with lots of food;
everything from braised port with chestnut and root vegetables (thank you
Steven) to white bean and kale soup with sausage and more desserts and sides
than people should be allowed to eat.<br />
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Yet, the reason we came together this morning was our
worship and reflection on the word. Early in the day we took a hard look at
Habakkuk and how we should lament AND be ready for God to respond to our lament
if we listen. In worship, the sermon took a look at Zacchaeus and hiding in
plain sight. The challenge offered was to ask for insights into those who are
"hiding in plain sight" and to ask how we can acknowledge them and
their search for affirmation as a child of God and respect them with human
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I invite your comments,</div>
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Les+</div>
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<a href="http://chirb.it/gx0Ork">http://chirb.it/gx0Ork</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm
119:137-144; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10</span></div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-86522714204732411512013-10-31T16:22:00.002-04:002013-10-31T16:22:41.119-04:00An update on the Sanctuary Roof replacement<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Progress continues on the Sanctuary roof. Deposit has been received by Andrews Roofing, Enviroshake Rep has made contact with the plant in Ontario, Historic Landmark Commission has approved the replacement. We're getting excited!</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">If anyone would like to "purchase a bundle of shingles" let me know and we'll make sure appropriate recognition is given when the time comes.</span></div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-34757151228120244892013-10-30T17:09:00.001-04:002013-10-30T17:09:29.640-04:00St. John's e-News for November 3, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish
Fall Work Day – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thank you to all who made the Parish
workday a success. Please give a special thank you to Kevin for the dedicated
work he did in preparation for last Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Return to Standard
Time – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This coming
Sunday we will return to Standard time by <b><u>falling back</u></b> one hour.
Please make sure to reset your clocks and revel in the extra hour of sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Parish Potluck – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The fall potluck luncheon will be held this Sunday,
Nov. 3. The potluck will follow the unveiling of Bill Potter’s headstone.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">November 3, 2013, 10:30 am <u>Holy Eucharist
Rite II</u></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lessons for the Twenty-fourth
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 26)</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Psalm 119:137-144<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gospel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luke
19:1-10</span></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lay Participants for November
3, 2013 - 10:30 am service</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eucharistic
Minister:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kathy</span></u></b><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Fred<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Marlene<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ushers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Gary and David</u></span></b><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refreshments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Parish Potluck<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sermon for Sunday, Oct. 27:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://chirb.it/12vDP2" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://chirb.it/12vDP2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Advent
Supper and Program – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Rector is planning on offering a short,
three week program Wednesday evenings during Advent, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. There
will be a simple soup supper and discussion beginning at 6:30 and ending at
8:00. We plan on completing a survey of Advent, its meaning, and practice. There
is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cleaning
the Parish House – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s time for a little “fall cleaning.”
We’re looking for a few people to help neaten/clean up the rooms in the Parish
House. Places needing attention include the boiler room, stairwell, and couch
room. If things go well, we could also attack some of the things in the attic.</span><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Wednesday Book Study – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We are studying the book <i>The Practice of
Prayer</i> by Margaret Guenther. This week we will discuss <u>Chapter 5</u> “<u>Practices
of Prayer: Retreats and Journaling, Sacramental Confession, and Spiritual
Direction</u>”. All are welcome to attend, even if you have not attended any of
the previous days. Fr. Ferguson has a book to borrow if necessary and if you
would like to participate please contact Fr. Ferguson or Margaret.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Benefits of Membership at St. John’s – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may wonder “what are the benefits of being a member at St.
John’s and what does it cost to be a member?” The easier answer is <u>the cost</u>:
it costs whatever God puts on your heart in pledge or in offering – no one
keeps track of what a member gives. <u>The benefits</u>: intrinsically there
are no special bonuses to being a member. However, membership allows people a
vote in the governance of the Parish and its mission. If you have any other
questions about membership please contact the Rector, one of the Vestry
members, or Don in the Parish office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s Psalm – </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will sing the portion of the Psalter in together
using a metrical version of the Psalter from <i>A New Metrical Psalter</i> by
Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 119:137-144 together. The Psalm will be set
to Hymn 471, “We sing the praise of him who died” (<i>Breslau</i>) from the
Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formation Classes</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week we will discuss Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4,
“’The Prophet’s Complaint’ and ‘God’s Reply to the Prophet’s Complaint’” from
9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament
reading Haggai 1:15b-2:9, “’The Command to Rebuild the Temple’ and ‘The Future
Glory of the Temple’.” All are invited to come together in the Parish Hall from
9:15 to 10:15 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Night Stay
Program – </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Coalition Against
Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is preparing to start a winter homeless shelter in
the City of Suffolk. It is a distinction that Suffolk is the only City in
Tidewater that does not have a homeless program. The vision of the Night Stay
Program is to provide overnight lodging, dinner and breakfast for homeless
people in Suffolk. CAPS is striving to begin January 1, 2014 and can provide
more information about the mechanics of hosting – whether a church is a solo
host or a number of churches partner to host for a week. Contact the rector for
more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thought
for the week – </span><b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Covenant</span></u></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: A covenant is about relationship, a relationship that invites and
presumes a transformative change in both parties. In the context of our seeking
out, meeting, welcoming the stranger, we may even discover God’s revelation to
us, in ways beyond which we could have asked or imagined.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Br. Curtis
Almquist, SSJE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Society of Saint John the Evangelist</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: olive; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________________</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: green; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Events:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daily Mon.-Thu.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Diocesan service of Repentance, Reconciliation, and Healing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am (Christ & St. Luke’s Norfolk)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
All Saints’ Sunday<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>*
Parish Potluck – Following Service<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Nov. 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fri. Nov. 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Sanctuary reserved for Bradshaw/Hudson wedding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Church and Parish House reserved – Bradshaw/Hudson<o:p></o:p></span> <span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wedding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Nov. 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Growth Team meeting – Following worship (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Nov. 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Veteran’s Day – Office closed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Nov. 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Garden Club Meeting – 3:30-8:00 pm (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Nov. 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Group – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>House<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>* Vestry Meeting – 7:00-9:00 pm
(Parlor)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Nov. 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Nov. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Community Thanksgiving Service<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Thanksgiving – Office Closed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community
Church Websites</span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New
Community Christian Center<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.nccfamily.us/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.nccfamily.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Oakland
Christian Church (UCC)<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Perfecting
Saints Church of God in Christ<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.pscogic.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.pscogic.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wesley
Chapel United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ebenezer
United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://ebumc.net/"><span style="color: blue;">http://ebumc.net/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coalition
Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.capsuffolk.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.capsuffolk.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PASTORAL CARE</span></i></b><i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pray for Katherine, our
presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Lon,
Barbara, <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Kathleen and Fergal, Steve,
Morse, </span>Rick, Kathy<span style="color: black;">, </span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Tony, </span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">the Terry family, the
Arnold family, Bob, Marvin, Kaille, Lillian, Opal, Elvira, Eddie</span></strong><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span></strong><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Pam, and Dorothy</span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">.</span></strong></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Bryan, </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Burr &
Jennifer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diocesan Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span class="title1">The Episcopal Diocese of Southern
Virginia</span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anglican Cycle of Prayer</span></u></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span>The Rt. Rev. <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Chjioke
Augustine Aneke</span></strong><b> </b>– The Bishop of Udi, Nigeria.</div>
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S. Taylor, Jr., Mother and Brother; by Alice and Marvin.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Kathy 28<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dotty 29</div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-59183652620576597622013-10-29T12:33:00.000-04:002013-10-29T12:33:04.407-04:00Christian Formation for Nov. 3 - Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; The Prophet's Complaint and God's Reply<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Nov 3, 2013 – 24 Pentecost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">God’s Reply to the Prophet’s Complaint<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The Book of Habakkuk is an
account of one of the Lesser Prophets in the Hebrew Bible and occupies a place
in the Scroll of the Twelve. This book provides little direct historical or
personal information about the prophet making the setting difficult to place.
Many believe Habakkuk was a contemporary of Jeremiah and addresses the
theological issue of theodicy (the presence of evil in God’s creation).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Theme:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Chapter 1 levies
the first complaint to God stemming from Israel’s perception that God has
forgotten them. Chapter 2 provides the beginning of God’s response to the
complaint lodged in Chapter 1. In this selection, Habakkuk is both protesting
the apparent breakdown of order in the world and receiving God’s response to
the human complaint.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">* Read </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Habakkuk 1:1-2:5.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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in time, briefly describe the situation in the nation of Israel: what was the
religious, social, and political nature when Habakkuk was writing?<br />
* What do you believe happened to supposedly cause Israel to
question God’s providence and the continuation of God’s preordained order?<br />
* How does this book resemble other books conveying Israel’s
lament?<br />
* In Chapter 2:1, what do you think Habakkuk is watching
for?<br />
* What do you think God’s response to Habakkuk is trying to
provide for Israel in their plight?<br />
* What do you find as odd in God’s command in 2:2,
specifically, “…make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it.”? How
is this different than other prophets in Habakkuk’s era?<br />
* Why do you think God almost condemns the proud because “there
spirit is not right with them” yet praises the “righteous” (without identifying
who they are) simply for their faith?<br />
* How do you understand the question of theodicy (the
presence of evil in the world)?<br />
* Why might God allow evil to be present?<br />
* What are your feelings about God’s response to Habakkuk?
Do you think God could have done more to describe the plan and order God was
maintaining?<br />
* What do you perceive as Habakkuk’s message to the
Israelites?<br />
* How is this book a story of hope for God’s people?<br />
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may not stand alone in leading to an application)?</span></div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-69069128236136005872013-10-27T15:00:00.003-04:002013-10-27T15:00:43.022-04:00Reflection and Sermon for October 27, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;">It is a blessing to have fall upon us even if it
means the heater is on in the Parish House. 5 around the table for Formation
class this morning was a joy and we took a look at the prophet Joel and what he
has to offer the Jews of his era and all people in our world. Our lives are not
simply a journey from trouble to trouble but an excursion in God's abundance and
presence in all our lives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;">In worship we looked at </span><span style="font-family: Gill Sans MT;">the signs that God is all around us in our life? It is hard
to argue that God is not all around us - God is part and parcel in all creation.
We, both individually and our church, are known by the stripes we show and the
life we live; we are also known by the story we tell and live about the presence
of God in our life (whether in words or not). We have heard Paul in his letter
to Timothy tell us how he perceives God present - and his perception is
important to overcome the obstacles to faith in his day. The way we tell our
story about God present (our theology) is important to how we help others find
God at work and God's abundance always present.</span></div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-1501193619637325272013-10-23T16:16:00.005-04:002013-10-23T16:16:53.176-04:00St. John's e-News for October 27, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish
Fall Work Day - </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will come together on Saturday, October
26<sup>th</sup> at 8:00 am to do some much-needed yard work. Many hands make
light work and a lot of the pruning is already accomplished. Rakes, shovels
(snow shovels may work too), and pitch forks, are among the preferred tools
this weekend but bring what you think you might need. All are invited to help.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chuckatuck Founders’ Day –
</span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This
Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, the Greater Chuckatuck Historical Foundation
is sponsoring the Second Annual Founders’ Day. The festivities begin at 10:00
with the parade starting near the intersection of King Hwy and Godwin Blvd. The
remainder of the day’s events will take place at the Fire Department and Wesley
Chapel. Come by and enjoy the day, including music by the Rhondels from 1:00 to
4:00.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Parish Potluck - </span><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There will be a potluck luncheon on Sunday,
Nov. 3. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. The potluck will follow the
unveiling of Bill Potter’s headstone.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rite II</u></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lessons for the Twenty-third
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25)</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joel 2:23-32</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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18:9-14</span></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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27, 2013 - 10:30 am service</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Minister:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suze</span></u></b><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refreshments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Last week’s bounty – needs to be set up<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sermon for Sunday, Oct. 20:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://chirb.it/5OkIrO" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://chirb.it/5OkIrO</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daylight
Savings Ends – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Next Sunday morning, November 2, we will
return to Standard Time by setting our clocks back an hour. Please make a
reminder to reset your clocks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cleaning
the Parish House – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s time for a little “fall cleaning.” We’re
looking for a few people to help neaten/clean up the rooms in the Parish House.
Places needing attention include the boiler room, stairwell, and couch
room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We may need to help Roger and the
choir in the Children’s Chapel. If things go well, we could also attack some of
the things in the attic.</span><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Wednesday Book Study – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We are studying the book <i>The Practice of
Prayer</i> by Margaret Guenther. This week we will discuss Chapter 4 “Prayer Through
the Centuries”. If you would like to participate please contact Fr. Ferguson or
Margaret.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Benefits of Membership at St. John’s – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may wonder “what are the benefits of being a member at St.
John’s and what does it cost to be a member?” The easier answer is <u>the cost</u>:
it costs whatever God puts on your heart in pledge or in offering – no one
keeps track of what a member gives. <u>The benefits</u>: intrinsically there
are no special bonuses to being a member. However, membership allows people a
vote in the governance of the Parish and its mission. If you have any other
questions about membership please contact the Rector, one of the Vestry
members, or Don in the Parish office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Unveiling
a Headstone – </span><span style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Save the date! On
November 3, immediately following our All Saints’ Day Worship service, we will
dedicate Mr. William A. Potter’s headstone. We hope to have his father-in-law,
Mr. Eddie Cotten with us as we remember Bill’s life and honor his presence in
our churchyard.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s Psalm – </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will sing the portion of the Psalter in together
using a metrical version of the Psalter from <i>A New Metrical Psalter</i> by
Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 65 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 544,
“Jesus shall reign where’er the sun” (<i>Duke Street</i>) from the Hymnal 1982.
The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formation Classes</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week we will discuss Joel 2:23-32, “’God’s
Response and Promise,’ and ‘God’s Spirit Poured Out’” from 9:15-10:15 am in the
Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading Habakkuk
1:1-4; 2:1-4, “’The Prophet’s Complaint’ and ‘God’s Reply to the Prophet’s
Complaint’.” All are invited to come together in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to
10:15 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Night Stay
Program – </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Coalition Against
Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is preparing to start a winter homeless shelter in
the City of Suffolk. It is a distinction that Suffolk is the only City in
Tidewater that does not have a homeless program. The vision of the Night Stay
Program is to provide overnight lodging, dinner and breakfast for homeless
people in Suffolk. CAPS is striving to begin January 1, 2014 and can provide more
information about the mechanics of hosting – whether a church is a solo host or
a number of churches partner to host for a week. Contact the rector for more
information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thought
for the week – </span><b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gift</span></u></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: What we can know is the truth of our own lives: all that we are
and all that we hold is a gift, entrusted to us for a very short while on this
earth. The Lord gives; the Lord takes away. Be prepared to give away what
inevitably is taken away at death. Have a plan that fits your life. Let your
plan spring from your prayer, that all of your life be hallowed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Br. Curtis
Almquist, SSJE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Society of Saint John the Evangelist</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: olive; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________________</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: green; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Events:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daily Mon.-Thu.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Oct. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
CAPS 1<sup>st</sup> Anniversary Celebration – 7:00 pm (Suffolk Christian<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Oct. 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Fall Parish Work Day – 8:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chuckatuck Founder’s Day – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Oct. 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Diocesan service of Repentance, Reconciliation, and Healing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am (Christ & St. Luke’s Norfolk)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Nov. 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fri. Nov. 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Sanctuary reserved for Bradshaw/Hudson wedding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Church and Parish House reserved – Bradshaw/Hudson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Nov. 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Growth Team meeting – Following worship (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Nov. 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Veteran’s Day – Office closed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Nov. 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Vestry Meeting – 7:00-9:00 pm (Parlor)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sun. Nov. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Community Thanksgiving Service<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community
Church Websites</span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New
Community Christian Center<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.nccfamily.us/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.nccfamily.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Oakland
Christian Church (UCC)<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Perfecting
Saints Church of God in Christ<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.pscogic.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.pscogic.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wesley
Chapel United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ebenezer
United Methodist Church<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><a href="http://ebumc.net/"><span style="color: blue;">http://ebumc.net/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.capsuffolk.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.capsuffolk.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, David, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis,
Lon, Barbara, Kathleen and Fergal, Steve, Morse, Rick, Kathy, Ronald, Leone,
Dwight, Tony, Carolyn, Gilbert, the Terry family, the Arnold family, Bob,
Marvin, Kaille, Lillian, Donna, Opal, and Elvira<strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">.</span></strong></div>
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S. Taylor, Jr., Mother and Brother; by Alice and Marvin.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Charles 09<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Sharon
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Marvin 20<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Basil
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Les & Kathy 01<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Pretlow
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Burr & Jennifer 08</div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-88119329143652364252013-10-22T17:09:00.002-04:002013-10-22T17:09:55.294-04:00Christian Formation for Oct. 27 - Joel 2:23-32; God's Response, Promise, and Spirit Poured Out<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">October 27, 2013 – 23 Pentecost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Joel 2:23-32<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">God’s Response and Promise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">God’s Spirit Poured Out<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The Book of Joel is the
second book in the Masoretic book of the Twelve Prophets. Joel (meaning the
Lord [</span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">יהוה</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span>] is God in Hebrew) is a prophet, most likely in
post-exilic Israel. The book spans not only the classic prophetic works but
also speaks of the apocalypse through the use of liturgy. Joel introduces the
theme of restoration following the attack of the “army (of locust)” by</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span dir="RTL" lang="HE">יהוה</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span>’s hand. Joel opens the door to the theme of the
Lords’ day in later works.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Theme:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> This passage marks
the transition from God’s demand for Israel’s Lament ceremony into God’s
oracles of restoration for Israel. This passage is the first and second series
of oracles of restoration pronounced by God through Joel for “all the people”
to hear so they may believe in God’s promise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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* What is the setting
and function of the book of Joel? When do you think the book was written? Given
that composition date, who is in charge politically and spiritually in Israel?<br />
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* What does the imagery of the locust attacking or eating
all the crops conjure for you? What might the imagery of the locust been a
reminder of for the Israelites?</div>
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* How might this passage have shaped the development of the
coming of the Spirit at Pentecost found in the New Testament?</div>
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* Do you think the message of salvation and reconciliation,
offered in verses 28 and 29, is a message of universal salvation? How is this
message of salvation understood in Christian terms?</div>
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* What might the differences in the visionary methods;
prophesy, dreams, and visions; listed in verse 28?</div>
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* The declaration in verse 32, “Then everyone who calls on
the name of the Lord shall be saved…” seems absolute (if you ask you will be
saved). How does this perception agree or disagree with other Scripture and
your experience?</div>
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* Why might the allusion to the Exodus appear in verses 30
and 31? Do you think Joel is portraying this vision as the “new Exodus” – God’s
deliverance from the world on the Lord’s Day?</div>
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* Verse 32 seems to say that there will be other survivors
in Jerusalem alongside those who have been called by God. What are your
thoughts about this possibility? Might there be some who survive the “coming of
the unholy army [the army of locust]” who aren’t numbered among the chosen ones
of God?</div>
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* What might have been challenging to the Israelites in Joel’s
day and for the early Christians?</div>
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* How might this passage shape the works and outlook of the
believers?</div>
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* How might this passage be translated into God’s message of
redemption in our present society and social structure?</div>
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* How are you challenged by God through this passage?</div>
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* What is the message of hope we (at St. John’s) share from
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-46366928220935748022013-10-20T15:58:00.004-04:002013-10-20T15:58:53.565-04:00Reflection and sermon for October 20, 2013 - "The Day is Coming..."<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A nip is in the air today as we give thanks for sunshine and
loved ones. Our journey in Formation class continued through Jeremiah as we
investigated the truth of personal responsibility for our future and the
reality of God intimately present inside each of us. We realized, as Jeremiah
said “The day is coming…” when we won't wrangle over words and we search for
God inside calling to God in others. We are taught by scripture to know God in
our lives and we are encouraged to "try new things" to unearth God
inside - even those things that seem foreign to us. How is God calling you to
look inward for the truth because God is inside? How do you help others see God
inside themselves searching for new ways to see God?<br />
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Les+</div>
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Sermon: <a href="http://chirb.it/5OkIrO"><span style="color: blue;">http://chirb.it/5OkIrO</span></a></div>
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Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8</span></div>
Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-18343787297593284452013-10-16T16:09:00.004-04:002013-10-16T16:09:40.839-04:00St. John's e-News for October 20, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Outreach Commission – </span><span style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Outreach Commission will meet <b><u>tonight</u></b>
Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 pm in the Parish House. Please come and
participate in this ministry of St. John’s. For more information contact Kathy.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Visitors – </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As we continue to have visitors and newcomers to
the Episcopal tradition please remember that the manner in which we worship may
not be familiar to everyone. If a visitor appears to need assistance please don’t
let them become frustrated by the liturgical practice. The Rector will “direct
traffic” as best as he can but those in the pews can help sooner and more
effectively than he can.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Growth Team</span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Growth Team will meet immediately following
service this coming Sunday. All are welcome to join in our conversation about
the direction about where we are exploring our growing edges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">October 20, 2013, 10:30 am <u>Litany of Healing
and Holy Eucharist Rite II</u></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lessons for the Twenty-second
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24)</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second Lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 Timothy 3:14-4:5</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gospel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luke
18:1-8</span></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lay Participants for October
20, 2013 - 10:30 am service</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Minister:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jim</span></u></b><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ushers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Anne and Bert</u></span></b><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refreshments:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i><u>No volunteer</u></i><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sermon for Sunday, Oct. 13:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://chirb.it/A5EpL9" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://chirb.it/A5EpL9</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parish
Fall Work Day - </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will come together on Saturday, October
26<sup>th</sup> at 8:00 am to do some much-needed yard work. All are invited to
help and then attend the Chuckatuck Founders’ Day festivities at the Fire
Department.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cleaning
the Parish House – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s time for a little “fall cleaning.” We’re
looking for a few people to help neaten/clean up the rooms in the Parish House.
Places needing attention include the boiler room, stairwell, and couch
room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We may need to help Roger and the
choir in the Children’s Chapel. If things go well, we could also attack some of
the things in the attic.</span><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fall
Wednesday Book Study – </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We are studying the book <i>The Practice of
Prayer</i> by Margaret Guenther. This week we will discuss Chapter 3 “Prayer as
Conversation”. If you would like to participate please contact Fr. Ferguson or
Margaret.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Benefits of Membership at St. John’s – </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may wonder “what are the benefits of being a member at St. John’s
and what does it cost to be a member?” The easier answer is <u>the cost</u>: it
costs whatever God puts on your heart in pledge or in offering – no one keeps
track of what a member gives. <u>The benefits</u>: intrinsically there are no
special bonuses to being a member. However, membership allows people a vote in
the governance of the Parish and its mission. If you have any other questions
about membership please contact the Rector, one of the Vestry members, or Don
in the Parish office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Unveiling
a Headstone – </span><span style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Save the date! On
November 3, immediately following our All Saints’ Day Worship service, we will
dedicate Mr. William A. Potter’s headstone. We hope to have his father-in-law,
Mr. Eddie Cotten with us as we remember Bill’s life and honor his presence in
our churchyard.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #006600; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s Psalm – </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will sing the portion of the Psalter in together
using a metrical version of the Psalter from <i>A New Metrical Psalter</i> by
Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 119:97-104 together. The Psalm will be set
to Hymn 76, “On Jordan’s bank” (<i>Winchester New</i>) from the Hymnal 1982.
The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.</span><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Formation Classes</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week we will discuss Jeremiah 31:27-34, “<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Individual Retribution</span>” from
9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss our Old
Testament reading Joel 2:23-32, “’God’s Response and Promise,’ and ‘God’s
Spirit Poured Out’.” All are invited to come together in the Parish Hall from
9:15 to 10:15 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suffolk Night Stay
Program – </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Coalition Against
Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is preparing to start a winter homeless shelter in
the City of Suffolk. It is a distinction that Suffolk is the only City in
Tidewater that does not have a homeless program. The vision of the Night Stay
Program is to provide overnight lodging, dinner and breakfast for homeless
people in Suffolk. CAPS is striving to begin January 1, 2014 and can provide
more information about the mechanics of hosting – whether a church is a solo
host or a number of churches partner to host for a week. Contact the rector for
more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thought
for the week – </span><b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Friendship</span></u></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: The art of living calls for emotional suppleness: the ability to
respond with authenticity to the feelings of others and yet take advantage of
any opportunity to lift others’ spirits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Br. Mark
Brown, SSJE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Society of Saint John the Evangelist</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: olive; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">______________________________________________________________________</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: green; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: purple; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upcoming
Events:</span><span lang="EN" style="color: green; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daily Mon.-Thu.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Oct. 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Outreach Meeting – 7:00-8:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Oct. 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir Rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mon. Oct. 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Group – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>* Vestry Meeting – 7:00-9:00 pm
(Parlor)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tue. Oct. 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Founder’s Day meeting – 7:00 pm (Wesley Chapel UMC)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wed. Oct. 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thu. Oct. 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Choir Rehearsal – 7:00-8:30 pm (Choir Room)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CAPS 1<sup>st</sup> Anniversary Celebration – 7:00 pm (Suffolk Christian<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Oct. 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*
Fall Parish Work Day – 8:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chuckatuck Founder’s Day – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sat. Nov. 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Diocesan service of Repentance, Reconciliation, and Healing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am (Christ & St. Luke’s Norfolk)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fri. Nov. 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>*
Sanctuary reserved for Bradshaw/Hudson wedding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Parsons</span></strong><b> </b>– The Bishop of the Diocese of The Arctic -
(Rupert's Land, Canada); The Rt. Rev. <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Darren
McCartney</span></strong> - The Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of the Arctic -
(Rupert's Land, Canada).</div>
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Terry 30</div>
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Les & Kathy 01<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Pretlow
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Burr & Jennifer 08</div>
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Servant Leaders at St. John'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253297202093506386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475753280372349125.post-11269512587193539742013-10-15T13:49:00.000-04:002013-10-15T13:49:04.775-04:00Christian formation for October 20 - Jeremiah 31:27-34; Individual Retribution<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">October 20, 2013 – 22 Pentecost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jeremiah 31:27-34<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Individual Retribution<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Background:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The book of Jeremiah is
fairly unique as it provides commentary and criticism of the Israelites during
two periods of subjugation interspersed with a period of religious reform.
Jeremiah is a descendent of the Levitical priestly line and was a descendant of
Abiathar. Jeremiah was a supporter of adherence to the law and covenant
relationship over the practice of temple worship. This portion of Jeremiah
(Chapters 30-31) is part of an independent unit often called the book of
consolation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Theme:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> This passage picks
up on the theme of restoration begun in Chapter 29 (last week’s reading). In
this passage Jeremiah tries to assure the Israelites that there will be a new
order and covenant between God and humanity and that God will enact the
covenant once Israel has been restored to the Promised Land. Jeremiah relates
some astounding items about God’s new relationship with Israel and humanity.</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">* Read </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jeremiah 31:27-34.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">* Describe the
political, social, and religious setting for this passage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</w:wrap></v:imagedata></v:shape><span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* Why might the two sections, verses 27-30 and
verses 31-34, both start, “The days are surely coming, says the Lord.”? Why
might God use that ambiguous term for God’s promised restoration?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What might the imagery
of planting the seed of humans and animals evoke to the Israelites?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* From what source would
the people claim in verse 29b, “The parents have eaten sour grapes and the
children’s teeth are set on edge.”? What might that proclamation be referring
to?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What do you believe is
the promise given in verse 30, “But all shall die for their own sins; the teeth
of everyone who eats sour grapes will be set on edge.”?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* Why do you think God
was willing to make a new covenant with the Israelites?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What do you think the
old covenant God was rescinding was?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What do you think the
new covenant God created was?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* Do you think the new
covenant was really appreciably different than the old covenant? Why or why
not?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* Do you think God really
believed Israel would keep a new covenant given they were unable to keep the
original one? Why might the Israelites be able to keep the new covenant, at
least according to God’s command?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* Conventional wisdom
(think about the reading from 2 Timothy today) says people need to be taught so
they can be truly informed about the requirements of the law. Yet this passage
seems to say that God’s “new” law will be so pervasive (and persuasive) that
people will not need to be taught about the finer points because God has
planted the law so deeply inside humanity they have no choice but to follow.
How do you reconcile the apparent difference between the passages?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What do you sense is
the message of hope for Israel – those in exile and those who are at home?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* What might the message
of hope be for those who follow after the exiles?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* How do we embody the
message of hope given in this passage today?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">* How does God challenge
your understanding of your personal relationship with God in this passage?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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