School Supplies – We are collecting school supplies for Oakland Elementary School. There are supply lists in the Narthex for each grade. We intend on delivering the supplies this coming Thursday, August 31.
Crabs and Brats Parish Fellowship Event – Will be held this Sunday, August 27 in the Parish Hall. For those attending, please feel welcome to bring a side dish to share. The feast begins at 5:00 pm.
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August 27, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)
First Lesson: Exodus 1:8-2:20
Psalm 124
Second Lesson: Romans 12:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
Lay Participants for August 27, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte: Leone
Lector: Steven
Prayers: Leone
Ushers: Gary and Marcella
Refreshments: Volunteer needed
Sermon from Aug. 20: https://chirb.it/BtA538
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Worship Volunteers – Please consider volunteering to assist with worship. It would be helpful to have a few more people who can assist as a Reader or Usher. Ushering, while a simple task, is an important function of our church’s ministry. The ushers are the face of the Parish on Sunday.
While being a reader may seem daunting, there are ways to make that service less bothersome. Please see the Rector for more information and assistance.
Finances and pledges – Our mid-year assessment of Parish Finances was a “good news – bad news” situation. Details will be forthcoming as the Vestry is reviewing the Treasurer’s report in detail to determine the direction for the coming months.
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.
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 heaven and hell? Answer: By heaven, we mean eternal life in our enjoyment of God; by hell, we mean eternal death in our rejection of God. (BCP 862)
This week’s question: Why do we pray for the dead? Look for the answer next week.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading Exodus 1:8-2:10, “’The Israelites Are Oppressed,’ and ‘Birth and Youth of Moses’.” Next week we will discuss our Old Testament reading Exodus 3:1-15, “’Moses at the Burning Bush’ and ‘The Divine Name Revealed’.” 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 124 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 674, “Forgive our sins as we forgive” (Detroit) 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. 29 – Card Crafters; Sep. 4 – Labor Day holiday; Sep. 9 – CAPS Fundraiser; Sep. 12 – Vestry Meeting.
Thought for the week – Hurt: Much of how we hurt each other stems from taking offense at change. We easily cling to sticky memories, trapping people in the past. We also resist change in ourselves. Complacency, dejection, and fear can hold us back. Yet such changes may be exactly what we need and what God enables.
– Br. Luke Ditewig, 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/
Sun. Aug. 27th * Vespers – 4:00 pm (Lake Prince Woods)
* Crabs and Brats Parish Fellowship event – 5:00 (Parish Hall)
Tue. Aug. 29th * Card Crafters meeting – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Mon. Sep. 4th * Labor Day holiday – Office closed
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)
Tue. Sep. 12th * Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
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, Lee, and Claiborne.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Thomas, Alan, Sheldon, Elizabeth, Brandon, and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Claiborne
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Rodney & Janyce Caulkins.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Maternus Kapinga – The Bishop of Ruvuma, Tanzania.
The Flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in memory of my parents Leo & Syl Vigil by Leone.
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
Birthdays in September
Bette 03 Carroll 11
Roger 14 Allen 17
Virginia 26
Anniversaries in September
Charles & Lynn 01 Perk & G. Lee 11
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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