Memorial Blood Drive – Congratulations and thanks to all who helped make the blood drive a success. We collected 19 units of blood during the drive, exceeding our goal.

An Evening of Peace, Prayer, and Reflection – In response to the violence in Charlottesville this past Saturday, Suffolk Presbyterian Church at 410 N. Broad Street, will host a time for our community to gather in peace and celebrate our faith. Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday, August 17 from 6 pm to 7 pm. This is a safe place to share your feelings and thoughts and honor the victims of this weekend’s tragedy. Suffolk Presbyterian Church does not support intolerance, bigotry, or racism in any way, shape, or form.
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August 20, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II and Litany of Healing

Lessons for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)
First Lesson:  Genesis 45:1-15
Psalm 133
Second Lesson:  Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Gospel:  Matthew 15:10-28

Lay Participants for August 20, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte:  Kathy
Lector:  Bernice
Prayers:  Kathy
Ushers:  Anne and Bert

Refreshments:  Volunteer needed

Sermon from Aug. 13: https://chirb.it/Om3Nqk
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CAPS Fundraiser – The Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) will hold their annual fundraiser September 9 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The fund raiser is a “Barbecue and Fried Chicken” Fundraising dinner. Tickets will be available for purchase from the office for $10. We, as a Parish, are invited to assist by (1) selling tickets (asking us to sell 100), (2) provide homemade baked goods for the bake sale at the dinner, and (3) attend the dinner. For more information contact the Rector.

Cleaning Project – Both main signs for the Parish need minor cleaning. If you can help, please contact the office. All required supplies are available at the church office.

Teacher hiring event – The organization, Source4Teachers, is having a hiring event on August 28 in Hampton. Please check out the flyer in the Narthex or their website, http://www.Source4Teachers.com for more information.

Save the Date – We will hold our Community 375th Anniversary Celebration and Open House on Sunday September 17. There will be a few things needed to make the event a big success. Stand by for more information.

Flowers – There is a new flower sign-up sheet for 2017 with instructions is posted in the Narthex. This covers the entire year. Please sign-up for your special two weeks. If you have more questions, please contact Lynn.

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 do we mean by the coming of Christ in glory? Answer: By the coming of Christ in glory, we mean that Christ will come, not in weakness but in power, and will make all things new. (BCP 862)
This week’s question: What do we mean by heaven and hell? Look for the answer next week.

Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading Genesis 45:1-15, “Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers.” Next week we will discuss our Old Testament reading Exodus 1:8—2:10, “’The Israelites Are Oppressed,’ and ‘Birth and Youth of Moses’.” All are invited to join the conversation in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.

Sunday’s Psalm – This Sunday we sing the portion of the Psalter together using a metrical version of the Psalter from A New Metrical Psalter by Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 133 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 524, I love thy kingdom, Lord (St. Thomas (Williams)) from the Hymnal. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.

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 – Aug. 27 – Crabs & Brats; Aug. 29 – Card Crafters.

Thought for the week – Penitence: Love does not condemn us, but rather converts and convicts us, opening our hearts to the power of God’s forgiveness and welcome, so that penitence becomes not a burden but a joy, not an obligation but a desire.

– Br. James Koester, 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/
Thu. Aug. 17th          * Evening of Peace, Prayer, and Reflection – 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Suffolk Presbyterian Church)
Sun. Aug. 27th          * Vespers – 4:00 pm (Lake Prince Woods)
Tue. Aug. 29th          * Card Crafters meeting – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Sep. 9th              * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
* CAPS Fundraiser – 4:00 – 7:00 pm (First Baptist Church)
Sun. Sep. 17th          * 375th Anniversary Open House
Mon. Sep. 18th        * G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Group meeting – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; Jay our assistant bishop; and for Les, our priest.

Meriwether, Allen, Lon, Steve, Marvin, Leone, Virginia, Gary, Jimmye, Kevin, Margaret, Richard, Mike and Gail, Karen and family, Opal, Aleck, Carolyn, Kay, Al, Barbara, Carroll, Michael, Diane, Tanya, Charles, Ann, and Lee.

Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Thomas, Alan, Sheldon, Elizabeth, Brandon, and Bryan.

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Elsie
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Diane Hill.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Prince Singh – The Bishop of Rochester, N.Y. The Rt. Rev. James Langstaff – The Bishop of Rochester, Kent, England.

The Flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in memory of our parents by Alice and Marvin.

Birthdays in August
Meriwether 01           Nick 01
Anne 06                     Mary Kemple 13
Ben 26                       Regina 29

Anniversaries in August
Clyde & Virginia 07              John & Ann 10
Randy & Landy 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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