Mutual Ministry Review – There will be a Mutual Ministry Review for the Rector and Parish leaders on September 30. The review will be led by the Rev. Canon James Harlan, the Diocesan Canon Evangelist. The review is a periodic event which was last held in 2012. There will be more information as the day approaches, but the review is a time where we as a body look at how we minister together in our community.
Revival in the Park – Rekindle Virginia will be holding a tent revival in Bennett’s Creek Park from October 8-10. We will be recognized at the opening event at 7:00 pm on October 8. Please feel free to participate as local Christians seek to rekindle our passions.
Parish Hall Hazards – Please be aware there are hazards on the east and north side of the Parish House. The ground has been disturbed and will be fully repaired after the roof is complete.
The chestnut trees have started to drop nuts. There may be trip hazards under and around the two trees for the coming weeks. Please be careful where you walk and park in front of the Parish House.
Worship Service video – Because there is no internet in the sanctuary, we will have a video of worship available 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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September 26, 2021, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21)
First Lesson: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Psalm 124
Second Lesson: James 5:13-20
Gospel: Mark 9:38-50
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Kathy
Lector: Lynn
Ushers: Lynn
Video from Sep. 19: https://youtu.be/Y3R1qcgYNO4
Sermon from Sep. 19: https://chirb.it/C60d5a
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COVID-19 Policy update – Based on the resurgence of COVID-19, the Vestry has adopted these measures for activities at St. John’s: (1) Masking, even for fully vaccinated people, should be worn. (2) Social distancing should be observed. (3) Singing should be with masks. (4) Coffee hour should be with individually pre-packaged food and drinks.
Parish House reshingling – There has been a slight delay in completing the reshingling of the Parish House. The first estimate for completion is early- to mid-October.
Questions to consider – (1) What gifts have we, as individuals or as a church, been given to share with our community? (2) Who do we have contact with that we can share our church with?
Thought for the week – Human: Since the Word took upon himself our humble form and exalted it in Christ, it does no good to elide or erase the wisdom and knowledge of the body as we work out our salvation. For the human person is not merely body or soul but both body and soul.
– Br. Sean Glenn, 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/
Thu. Sep. 23rd * Vestry meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Tue. Sep. 28th * McPherson Design investigation of Sanctuary – 9:30 am
* Card Crafters – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thu. Sep. 30th * Mutual Ministry Review – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Fri. Oct. 8th * Rekindle Virginia Revival – Bennett’s Creek Park (through
Oct. 10th)
Wed. Oct. 27th * Gutter Installation (Sanctuary)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Susan our bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether; Allen; Lon; Virginia; Jimmye; Diane; Ann; Patti; Kim and family; David; Carroll; Cynthia; Lynn; Richard and family; Richard; Linda; Vicky-Ann; Cathy; Marvin; the family of Claiborne; the family of Lawrence; Roosevelt and family; Gib; and the family of Leone.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Alan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Ben & Diane
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Daniel & Patricia Avery
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Episcopal Church.
Flower dedication: To the glory of God and in memory of her mother Pearl Lewis by Bette.
Birthdays in September
Bette 03 Carroll 11
Roger 14 Allen 17
Anniversaries in September
Charles & Lynn 01
Birthdays in October
Charles 09 Marvin 20
Anniversaries in October
Fr. Les & Kathy 01 Pretlow & Mary Kemple 04
Burr & Jennifer 08
If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Home: 757-484-8409
Minister of Music: Roger Peyton
YouTube Channel: St. John’s Chuckatuck
Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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