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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FROM
ST. JOHN'S
February 8-14, 2017
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Mtr. Nan+ and members of the Vestry have scheduled meetings for those
parishioners who would like to have a conversation with them following Bishop Anne's visit with us last Wednesday night.
Daytime Meetings:
| Date |
Time |
Room |
| Thursday, February 9 |
10am |
304/305 |
| Wednesday, February 13 |
Noon |
304/305 |
Evening Meetings:
| Date |
Time |
Room |
| Tuesday, February 7 |
6:30pm |
304/305 |
| Thursday, February 9 |
5:30pm |
304/305 |
| Thursday, February 16 |
6:30pm |
304/305 |
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BUY YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THE EVENT AND SAVE $$$!
Tickets will be available for purchase in Tilson Hall beginning
Sunday, February 12!
Pre-event cost: $7 per adult and $4 per child
(donations are welcome!)
Tickets purchased at the door will cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child
(donations are welcome!)
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Hunger Event Update: Fill the Bowl 2017: This year, The Lunch Project will be the recipient of our fundraising. We will fill the bowl and The Lunch Project will share the bowl with school children in Tanzania! We will also send a group of youth to Tanzania in the summer of 2018 to meet the children. Please be on the lookout for SJE 6th-12th graders who are working diligently to raise funds for The Lunch Project and our Fill the Bowl event on March 10-11th!
Parish members, parents, and friends can make donations to specific youth here, using the search tab: http://sje.everydayhero.do/
Not sure which youth to donate to? Go here to make a general donation for all SJE youth: https://sje.everydayhero.com/us/sje-youth |
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WORSHIP SERVICES THIS WEEK:
Holy Eucharist:
Saturday, February 11
5:00 p.m. in the Nave
Sunday, February 12
7:30 a.m. in the Nave
8:45 a.m. in the Nave
8:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall
11:15 a.m. in the Nave
Self-guided Morning Prayer
- Every day from 8-10am in the Nave Chapel
Self-guided Evening Prayer - Every day from 3-5pm in the Nave Chapel
Holy Eucharist with Anointing
- Tuesday at noon in the Nave Chapel
The RSCM Carolinas Treble Choir Festival will offer Evensong on Sunday, February 19, at 3:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, 2701 Park Road. Young singers from both Carolinas will offer a beautiful service of sung Evening Prayer. Please join us, and bring a friend!
Festival of Church Music, Sunday, February 26
St. John's Choir will join with the choirs of ten other Charlotte churches to sing a concert of sacred music at Myers Park Presbyterian Church (Providence Road at Oxford Place) at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. Over 200 singers will perform with the Young Voices of the Carolinas, brass, and other instruments under the direction of Dr. Amanda Quist from Westminster Choir College. Tickets are available for $12 at the door, or for $12.50 on-line
here
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SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS:
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10:15am
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The Book of Common Prayer
faciltated by Nan+
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Pastoral Offices
Blessing & Celebration of a Marriage
pp. 422-438
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Room 204/205
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| 10:15am |
Something's Brewing |
Christian Discourse on Current Topics |
Parish Hall |
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10:15am
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Cafe FellowSip |
Spotlight on Outreach Ministries
Loaves & Fishes
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Tilson Hall |
CHILDREN'S & YOUTH EDUCATION:
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8:45am
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Children's Chapel |
3 year olds-Kindergarten |
2nd floor Children's Chapel |
| 10:15am |
Children's Education |
3 year olds-5th grade |
1st floor-old & new building
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| 10:15am |
Youth Education |
6th-12th grades |
3rd floor |
EpiscoPALS meets this Sunday, February 12, from 11:15-12:1
5 in Room 304/05.
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Wednesday, 5-7pm
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Parish Supper
2/8/17: meatloaf, smashed potatoes/peas & carrots/salad/banana pudding
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Parish Hall |
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Sunday, 7-9am
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Parish Breakfast
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Tilson Hall |
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Sunday, 8:45am
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Biscuits to go |
Tilson Hall |
EYC SUNDAY NIGHT
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5:00pm
Jr. EYC
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6:30pm
Supper
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7:00pm
Sr. EYC
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Help-Youth Ministry Fundraiser-On Tuesday, February 28th we will have our annual Mardis Gras pancake supper! This year, Mtr. Nan has asked us to "beef up" the event and we have created a grand celebration! We need lots of help from ticket sales to face painting at the event to leading games!
Hunger Event Update: All 6th-12th graders are invited to help raise funds for The Lunch Project and our Fill the Bowl Hunger Event on March 10-11th! Youth who can't attend the lock-in on March 10-11th are still invited to raise funds and be a part of things at EYC leading up to the event. Information packets and sign-ups are available on the 3rd floor through mid- February!
Youth can check our more info at http://www.thelunchproject.org/sje.
Sr. High Mission Trip: Nassau, Bahamas: Our Sr. High Mission Trip will be to Nassau, Bahamas this July! Students interested in attending will need to fill out an application to be on the team! The application and $200 deposit are due by February 26th.
NOTE: Stay tuned for info in the coming weeks on the Middle School Mission Trip (June 11-17) and another more local opportunity for middle school and high school youth in August (August 6-9).
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St John's brings together the women of the parish in fellowship, discussion, and service. To get involved, simply attend or volunteer at any of our upcoming ECW events.
For more information contact:
Check out our upcoming ECW events:
Tuesday, 2/21 - Toolbox Talks
7:00pm - 8:00pm Room 304/305
Join us to renew yourself spiritually as we explore the Benedictine Toolbox book that we started at the 2016 Women's Retreat. These talks will occur the third Tuesday of every month. Come every month or as you can.
Saturday, 2/25 - Painting with a Twist
10:00am - 12:00pm at 4724 Sharon Rd, Suite J
Come join us as we paint pretty and fun pictures.
Contact Dana Burgess for more information.
Friday, 3/17 - Galilee Tea
9:30am - 11:00am at 3601 Central Ave
Volunteer to help at Galilee Ministries to host a tea for refugee women. Connect and help educate women from all countries as they are beginning their new journey in the United States.
Contact Margaret Burkhart for more information.
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This February we are celebrating "Love Thy Neighbor" month in support of Hagar's Basket, St. John's own Pantry Ministry.
Help our local neighbors by bringing a new item each week to stock our pantry shelves. Look for the large basket weave barrels at entryways as well as baskets in Tilson Hall during Café FellowSip. See the weekly collection schedule and items needed below. This is a great way to get involved in showing love to our neighbors through a ministry right here at St. John's.
THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Shampoo & Conditioner
Upcoming Collection Dates and Items:
February 19: Baby diapers
(sizes 2-5)
February 26: Socks and underwear (all sizes for men, women, and children)
Please join us at the Loaves & Fishes Cafe Fellowship "Sip & Learn" opportunity in Tilson Hall beginning @ 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 12. Learn about several ways that you can get involved in this Ministry. We look forward to seeing you. Questions: Phil Ellington 704-533-0081.
Come join us on Tuesday, February 14th, to work at Crisis Assistance sorting donated goods for distribution to our neighbors in need. We meet in the church parking lot at 8:30am and carpool to C.A. After a morning of work we will stop for lunch and fun conversation. Newcomers are always welcome. Information:
judieratcliffe@gmail.com or 704-534-2695
"Step Up" Boards: Check out the bulletin boards in Tilson Hall. Sign up to step up and help your church and your community!
Room in the Inn
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We're almost there! We just need two
Overnight Hosts on
March 9!!!
We are still accepting donations of travel size deodorant, sweat suits and socks near the receptionist desk outside the clergy offices.
If you can help with one of these jobs please go to our
Sign-Up Genius page
or
contact Janice Stafford (704-351-1577 or at janicestafford@parkerpoe.com) or Carol Fortenberry (704-641-1916 or at carol@fortenberrylambert.com). T
hanks for your help!
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During the month of February, we are partnering with Hagar's Basket and helping to celebrate
Love Thy Neighbor month.
We will have a selection of items that were requested for sale in the Shop. This is a great way to shop with your families and if you forget to bring your donations, don't worry, we have you covered! Items are priced at cost.
Hours
Wednesday - 10-1 & 5-7
Sunday 8:30-12:30
First Friday - 10-12
Major Credit cards accepted
Free gift wrapping
"Like" us on Facebook
All proceeds go to St John's Episcopal outreach programs.
Commitment Sunday will be March 26.
We will focus on each of the four doors
(Worship, Grow, Serve & Give)
during the four Sundays prior to Commitment Sunday.
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The Rev'd Fr. P.S. Winton,
Rector
The Rev'd Nancee A. Cekuta,
Associate Rector
Sending Forth Disciples Since 1956
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The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
The Rt. Rev'd Anne Hodges-Copple,
Bishop Pro Tempore/Bishop Suffragan
The Rt. Rev'd Peter Lee
Assisting Bishop
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