Organ Dedication – Thank you to all who helped with the Organ Dedication last Sunday. The service was moving and we had 47 people in attendance. There were many compliments about the service and the Church. Well done to all.
Vestry Election – Toni will rotate off the Vestry in January and we need another person to serve upon her departure. If you are interested or want more information, contact the Wardens or the Rector.
2017 Pledge Drive – The Vestry has completed its discussion about the shape of the budget for next year. The challenge that lies ahead, at least from the daily operations standpoint, is the expenses are projected to have a slight increase. Pledge cards will be delivered this Sunday and will be collected no later than December 4.
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November 6, 2016, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27)
First Lesson: Haggai 1:15b-2:9
Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Gospel: Luke 20:27-38
Lay Participants for November 6, 2016 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte: Jim
Lector: Nick
Prayers: Jim
Ushers: Nick and Tina
Refreshments: Volunteer needed
Sermon for October 30: http://chirb.it/PNyp3y
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A Season of Prayer: For an Election – This election season has been among the most contentious in recent memory. But whatever our politics, as Christians we always have something we can do. We can pray. Prayers in the days ahead are important, just as important as they have been but continued prayers for the election are appreciated. For more information, see this webpage.
Church Quiz – Over the coming weeks we will have a “Church Quiz” as part of our announcements and e-News. All are invited to think about and answer the week’s question. Answers will be provided the following week.
Last week’s question and answer: Question: What is the ministry of a priest or presbyter? Answer: The ministry of a priest is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as pastor to the people; to share with the bishop in the overseeing of the Church; to proclaim the Gospel; to administer the sacraments; and to bless and declare pardon in the name of God. (BCP p. 856)
This week’s question: What is the ministry of a deacon? Look for the answer next week.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading, Haggai 1:15b-2:9, “The Future Glory of the Temple.” Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading Isaiah 65:17-25, “The Glorious New Creation.” All are invited to join the conversation in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.
Sunday’s Psalm – This Sunday we will read the psalm in unison.
Hospitality hour Sign-up – The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board; please sign-up for an upcoming Sunday. If you would like to help but cannot provide all the items for coffee hour/lemonade on the lawn any assistance, even a single item, will be graciously accepted.
Upcoming Parish Events – Nov. 8 – Election Day Vigil; Nov. 15-16 – Clergy Conference; Nov 20: Community Thanksgiving Service at St. John’s.
Thought for the week – Mercy: Each morning, look for the mercies. Open your hands, open your heart, to receive new mercies. Claim them day by day.
– Br. Geoffrey Tristram, SSJE
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming Events:
Online calendar: http://stjohnsepiscopal-suffolk.org/parish-calendar/
Online events listing: http://stjohnsepiscopal-suffolk.org/events/
Daily Mon.-Thu. * Daily Morning Prayer – 9:30 am (Parish House)
Mon. Nov. 7th * Suffolk Clergy United meeting – 11:15 am – 1:30 pm (Suffolk Christian Church)
Tue. Nov. 8th * Election Day Vigil – Sanctuary
* G. F. W. C. Junto Woman’s Group “Girls Night Out – 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Nov. 12th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sun. Nov. 13th * Lake Prince Woods Vespers Service (Rector preaching) – 4:00 pm (Lake Prince Woods)
Tue. Nov. 15th * Clergy Conference through Wed. Nov. 16th – (Camp Chanco)
Sun. Nov. 20th * Community Thanksgiving Service – 4:00-5:30 (St. John’s)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether, Allen, Shirley, Lon, Barbara, Steve, Marvin, Leone, Virginia, Justin, Kevin, Millard, Gary, Elinore, Jimmye, Katie, Margaret, Claiborne, Richard, Toni, Rev. Greg Ryan, Beth, the Dennis Family, Mike and Gail, Jim, Karen and family, Opal, Aleck, and Carolyn.
Thanksgivings: The birth of Nicholas Hepburn Rogers; Grandson of Bernice.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, Leon, Alan, and Thomas.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Anne & Bert.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Michael & Virginia Stone. Ritchie Memorial Church of Claremont; St. David’s Church of Chesterfield County; St. Timothy’s Church of Clarksville.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Lusitanian Church in Portugal. The Rt. Rev. José Jorge De Pina Cabral – The Bishop of the Lusitanian Church.
Flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in memory of my mother, Emma Paul Kirk Ball by Claiborne.
Birthdays in November
Doug 11 Steven 16
Kathy 28 Laura 28
Dotty 29
If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Home: 757-484-8409
Minister of Music: Roger Peyton
Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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