Veterans Day – This year on Veterans Day we remember Shannon, Fr. Les, Bert, Clyde, Sheldon, Elizabeth, Marvin, Margaret, Jim, and Don. Thank you for your past and present service.

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?

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.

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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November 14, 2021, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)
First Lesson:  1 Samuel 1:4-20
Response: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Second Lesson:  Hebrews 10:11-25
Gospel:  Mark 13:1-8

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

Video from Nov. 7: https://youtu.be/1I0iK31PRDs
Sermon from Nov. 7: https://chirb.it/skE6sO
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Yard Upkeep – Please thank Charles Rose for cutting the grass in the “back 3 acres” of the property.

Something to Ponder – Do we invite others to join us to become just like us? Or do we invite others to join us that we might be transformed into a new creation in God? Your thoughts are welcome.

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.

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.

Salvation Army Christmas 2021 – The Salvation Army Suffolk will be holding their Christmas drives. More information is forthcoming.

Thought for the week – Participate: Kingdom life is one of participation. To not act is just as bad as to overtly do something wrong. What we do or don’t do matters. God gives gifts – we are to receive and use them.

– 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/
Thu. Nov. 11th         * Veterans Day – Office closed
Sat. Nov. 13th           * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Tue. Nov. 16th         * HOA meeting – 6:30 – 7:30 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. Nov. 18th         * Vestry meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Thu. Nov. 25th         * Thanksgiving Day – offices closed
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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 and family; the family of Marvin; and Dotty.

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

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Charles & Lynn
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Mr. Paul Dell; The Rev. Carlotta (Lottie) & Tom Cochran.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church of Australia

Flower dedication: To the glory of God and in memory of my mother Emma Paul Kirk Ball by Claiborne.

Birthdays in November
Steven 16               Kathy 28
Dotty 29

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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Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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