Yardwork at Church – Thank yous are due for two cleanup days. Gary, Bert, and Don did a yeoman’s job pruning the bushes by the pond altar and removing some of the limbs from the trees in front of the Parish House. Second, this morning Charles beat the heat and cut the grass in the back portion of the property – a job that takes nearly 5 hours to complete. When you see these folks, please give them a hearty thank you for a job well done.
Parish Fellowship: Crabs & Brats – Thank you to all who attended our annual Crab and Brat fellowship supper this past Sunday. We had a great time and had a ton of people in the Parish Hall for most of 2 bushels of crabs and lots of brats. Be ready for next year!
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September 2, 2018, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson: Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10
Second Lesson: James 1:17-27
Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Lay Participants for September 2, 2018 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte: Suze
Lector: Steven
Prayers: Suze
Ushers: David and Lynn
Refreshments: Volunteer needed
Sermon from August 26: https://chirb.it/xztCA8
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School Supplies – Thank you to all who made our donation of schools supplies possible. We made a much-needed donation to Oakland Elementary School on Monday and they were very appreciative of the supplies.
The Boy Scouts return – On Tuesday, September 11, the Boy Scouts will resume weekly meetings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Parish Hall. They will be there Tuesdays until the end of the school year.
Formation Classes – This Sunday we will continue our discussion of “The Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 6:1-19). All are invited to come together in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.
Sunday’s Psalm – We will recite the psalm on Sunday.
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: Concerning the book of Luke: which testament is it in? What division is it in? How many chapters does it have? Answer: The book of Luke is found in the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles division of the New Testament; it has 24 chapters.
This week’s question: Concerning the book of Malachi: which testament is it in? What division is it in? How many chapters does it have? Look for the answer next week.
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 – Sep. 3 – Labor Day Holiday; Sep. 8 – James River Rug Hookers (10 am – 3 pm); Parish Hall Rental (3 – 7 pm); Sep. 11 – Vestry Meeting; Sep. 17 – GFWC Junto Women’s Group.
Thought for the week – Good News: The world is hungry for good news that life is full of meaning in union with God. And it is our job to remember our calling as witnesses and messengers of that same good news. So go and tell and you will be amazed to discover all that God is doing, not only in your life, but in the life of the world as well.
– 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/
Mon. Sep. 3rd * Labor Day Holiday (Office closed)
Sat. Sep. 8th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Parish House)
* Parish Hall Rental 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Tue. Sep. 11th * Boy Scouts meet (Tuesdays through June 2019)
* Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 (Board Room)
Mon. Sep. 17th * G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Group – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Parish House)
Tue. Sep. 25th * Card Crafters – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Sep. 29th * Fifth Saturday Luncheon – Salvation Army
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PASTORAL CAREFor Michael, our presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; Jay our assistant bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether, Allen, Lon, Steve, Marvin, Leone, Virginia, Jimmye, Margaret, Richard, Mike and Gail, Opal, Carolyn, Diane, Tanya, Charles, Ann, Lee, Bernice, Virginia, Patti, John David, Bette, Larry, Alice, and David.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Thomas, Alan, Sheldon, Elizabeth, Brandon, and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Carroll
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Patricia Geerdes; Tim & Jacklyn Fulop – Ordination Process.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of South America. The Most. Rev. Gregory James Venables – The Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America & Bishop of Argentina.
Flower dedication: To the Glory of God and in honor of our mother Bette by her children.
Birthdays in September
Bette 03 Carrol 11
George 12 Roger 14
Allen 17 Virginia 26
Anniversaries in September
Charles & Lynn 01
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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