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.
Mutual Ministry Review (change) – 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.
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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October 3, 2021, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)
First Lesson: Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Psalm 26
Second Lesson: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Jim
Lector: Margaret
Ushers: Margaret
Video from Sep. 26: https://youtu.be/l_u4A1evYYQ
Sermon from Sep. 26: https://chirb.it/rn28LH
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Salvation Army Christmas 2021 – The Salvation Army Suffolk will be holding their Christmas drives. More information is forthcoming.
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 – Attention: When crying for help, we may think we’re getting God’s attention, yet God is already attending to us. God is waiting for our attention.
– Br. Luke Ditewig, 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/
Tue. Oct. 5th * Mutual Ministry Review – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Fri. Oct. 8th * Rekindle Virginia Revival – Bennett’s Creek Park (through
Oct. 10th)
Sat. Oct 9th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Mon. Oct. 11th * Federal Holiday – Office closed
Sat. Oct. 16th * Fall workday
Thu. Oct. 21st * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
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: Sarah
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Zachary & Donna Fleetwood; William M. Jackson (Saint of Local Remembrance).
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Church in Wales.
Flower dedication: To the glory of God and in honor of our Anniversary by Fr. Les and Kathy.
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
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A
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