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I will give you shepherds after My own heart,
who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 3:5
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| NEWS from ST. JOHN'S CHURCH
October 9, 2015
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Dear Friends,
There is a wonderful song that was written to teach children a basic theological truth about the purpose of congregational life. On November 1st, All Saints' Sunday, we will sing this in our worship as we observe our first Sunday celebration of the children of our community. We will also be celebrating "Loyalty Sunday" as we finish up our stewardship campaign for our 2016 Mission Budget. So here are the lyrics:
I am the Church, You are the Church, we are the Church together.
All of God's People all around the world, we are the Church together!
The Church is not a building, the Church is not a steeple, the Church is not a resting place, the Church is the PEOPLE !
I am the Church, You are the Church, we are the Church together.
All of God's People, all around the world, we are the Church together!
See you this Sunday at worship.
Fr. John +
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 I HAVE HAD SINGING
Celebrating
TCS at 40
Saturday, October 17th at 5:00pm
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G Street, NW
The Thomas Circle Singers under the Artistic Direction of James Kreger will open their 40th anniversary season performing favorite works by favorite composers from the past 40 years. Ticket proceeds to benefit N Street Village on Thomas Circle. The concert will be followed by a festive reception to kick off TCS's 40th year.
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BLESSING of the ANIMALS has been rescheduled to
Saturday, October 17th 10-11 am
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals, ALL animals are invited to The Blessing of the Animals in the circle in front of the Church. Please bring your animal
s
to the blessing and then join us in our
Pumpkin Patch for fun and great photo opportunities!
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 PUMPKIN PATCH opens THIS SUNDAY!
October 11 thru October 31
Monday-Friday 3 pm - 8 pm Saturdays 10 am - 8 pm Sundays 11 am - 7 pm
FREE Face Painting for Kids Saturdays & Sundays
12 noon - 4 pm
Best quality pumpkins; best prices in town; family fun for all; fall photo opportunities; hay bale maze, dog friendly and much more! We are happy to host daycares, classes and groups! Proceeds from the Patch will be used to maintain the historic integrity of our church! For more information on how you can volunteer for one weekday afternoon or a few hours on the weekend, contact [email protected].
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WOMEN of ST. JOHN'S RAFFLE
The Women of St. John's are holding a raffle on Sunday, October 18th following the 10 a.m. service. An infant basket with a stroller, baby bath tub, diaper bag and lots of clothes and baby items will be raffled off. The basket will be on display following the 10 a.m. service on October 11th and 18th and raffle tickets will be available for purchase at that time. The cost of the tickets is $5 for one or 3 for $10. If you are a parent, grandparent or know someone with an infant, this is a wonderful present. Please support the Women of St. John's. For more information, please contact Josie Legeer at [email protected] or 301-774-8140.
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St. John's Parish joins with our school, St. John's Episcopal School, as we celebrate national Episcopal Schools Sunday on Sunday, October 25th at the 10am service. Reception hosted by school parents and members of our parish to follow in the Parish Hall. Join Us!
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HUNGER WALK
We invite you to join the Outreach Committee on a Hunger Walk on
Sunday, October 18
@ 1:30 pm. The Outreach Committee
has supported the Episcopal Diocese of Washington Hunger Fund by direct contribution and through active parishioner participation.
If you are unable to participate, please consider sponsoring a "phantom walker".
Mail your donation using the form found at: www.hungerfund.net.
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ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832 301-774-6999 |
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