Advent Series – We will continue our study of Virtual Preaching Monks Dec. 15 and 22. The session will run from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Thank you to Lynn for providing lunch this past week.

Potluck – We the members of St. John’s will have a potluck this coming Sunday. A sign of life returning to normal. We will have social distancing. Please respond to let us know if you will be attending. We would like to know how many tables to set up. We will be taking social distancing into consideration when we set up.

Vestry Election 2021 – We will hold an election for two new Vestry members at the end of this year. The Vestry election will fill the remainder of Leone’s term and fill for a term ending in 2024. We have one person who has stepped up to serve. It is expected the meeting time will continue to be midday in the middle of the week. If you are willing to serve, please contact the Rector.

Greening of the Church – We will green sanctuary following worship on December 19. Please come and help us finish our preparations for Christmas.

Worship Service video – A post-production video of worship will be on our YouTube channel on Sunday afternoon. A link to the video will be provided separately. Our channel URL is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A
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December 12, 2021, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the third Sunday of Advent
First Lesson:  Zephaniah 3:14-20
Response:  Canticle 9
Second Lesson:  Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel:  Luke 3:7-18

Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People:  Suze
Lector:  Bernice
Ushers:  Lynn

Video from Dec. 5: https://youtu.be/h7DF2I99OnU
Sermon from Dec. 5: https://chirb.it/wHxdet
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Meals on Wheels – Volunteers are needed to assist with the Obici Hospital Meals on Wheels program. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Kitty Martin at (757)-377-6552 or kbsalon@gmail.com.

Pledge Cards – As pledge card distribution approaches, please consider how you will pledge time, talent, and treasure to St. John’s in the coming year. Pray for direction for our Parish as we move forward to our future and share our space with others so that we may be changed to a fuller image of God in Christ.

Questions to consider – As we consider where we are called to move after COVID, I offer these questions. (1) Who are we? (2) What do we mean to each other? (3) What does it mean to be together? (4) How are we loving each other? (5) What can we do to be together?

Parish House Roof – It appears the manufacturer is having difficulties producing shingles (worker issue not materials issue). The estimated delivery date is February 2022. The contractor will provide a more permanent (and visually appealing) fix in the meantime.

Thought for the week – Withdraw: Without some empty space, there will be no room for God to abide. In order to fully live out our callings, we must come to know the withdrawal of Christ to the lonely mountaintops, if only from time to time.

– Br. Keith Nelson, SSJE
Society of St. 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/
Sat. Dec. 11th           * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sun. Dec. 12th          * Parish Potluck (following worship)
Wed. Dec. 15th        * Advent Study – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. Dec. 16th          * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Wed. Dec. 22nd       * Advent Study – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Fri. Dec. 24th            * Christmas Eve service – 4:00 pm (Sanctuary)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Susan our bishop; and for Les, our priest.

Meriwether; Allen; Lon; Jimmye; Diane; Ann; Patti; Kim and family; David; Carroll; Cynthia; Lynn; Richard and family; Richard; Linda; Vicky-Ann; Cathy; Roosevelt; the family of Marvin; Dotty; George; and Bruce.

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

Parish Cycle of Prayer: John & Beth
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church of Canada

Birthdays in December
Marcella 02             Fr Les 08
Burr 18                   Jim 19
Will 28                    Susan 30
Donald 30

Anniversaries in December
Donald & Marcella 17                  John & Elizabeth 28
Steven & Susan 30

If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Home:  757-484-8409

Minister of Music: Roger Peyton

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