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St. John's Enews
June 24, 2016
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Fr. Joe
Dear St. John's Family,
At June's Vestry meeting, Ruth Adams shared how we need ushers for the 10am service. In fact, 3 couples are serving twice just to cover the needed July Sundays. I'm so grateful for their sacrifice on our behalf, but realize we only need 3 more pairs of people to lighten the load.
When I attend a church for the first time, I always remember the ushers because I meet them first. I appreciate a nice welcome, smile and receiving the bulletin from them. Overall, I've had a positive experience with ushers because they performed their ministry so well.
Please consider becoming a St. John's usher. You'll be mentored by a team of trained ushers for 2 weeks or more as you learn the basics. It's a great ministry that honors our Lord, welcoming people into His sanctuary of worship and concluded with a sense of satisfaction.
Pray with me for 3 more pairs of people to join (couples or singles) so ushers only need to serve once every 4-6 weeks and the St. John's Usher ministry be strengthened afresh!
God Bless You!
Fr. Joe
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Fr. Christian
Summer fun - All you have to do is get involved!! Nothing
says summer like Summer Camp
and service! Last month the youth of St John's had a good time serving at one of St John's favorite places, at St Matthew's house. The next time the youth group serves is July 27, let Fr. Christian know if you are available to serve.
In mid-June I was able- and blessed- to attend a mini-summer camp at our Episcopal Diocesan Summer Camp held at Dayspring Camp and Conference Center in Parrish, FL, where I served as the Spiritual Director. Our participants were few in number but what we lacked in quantity, we made up for in quality. Among the fun camp activities were canoeing, waterslide, field games, and arts and crafts; we also began the day with morning prayer and worship, had teachings from the chaplain in the chapel mid-day and ended the day with a lovely campfire, s'mores and compline. We here in the diocese of Southwestern Florida have a great summer camp program and my hope is still to get a few of our youth there this summer, and even more next summer!! There is nothing like going to church camp in the summer, but don't just take my word for it!
This summer I have also been recruited to serve as the summer camp chaplain at the Greater
Naples YMCA. St John's has had a wonderful and growing relationship with the Naples YMCA and it is my privilege to spend a few hours twice a week ministering to, listening to, and encouraging the kids and counselors at Camp WYHOWAY. This week's theme was "Y's got Talent", and after talking to the whole company of camp kids in the large group (about 320 students), I went with the 8 year olds to their first activity, where I was able to demonstrate some uncanny mouth-eye coordination by catching not one but two marshmallows in my mouth via camp-made marshmallow catapults!
Now you might be saying, I wish some kids I know could have taken part in these great activities; and I would say, "Yes they were great, and we have more great opportunities with fun gatherings coming soon!"
Kids grades K -6th are invited to join in for lots of fun at the "5 Day Club", July 11-15 from
9-10AM at Fleischman Park. Come and join in the fun- singing songs, learning from God's Word, playing games and more! And it's free - all you have to do is show up and enjoy!!
Don't miss our annual Vacation Bible Saturday, July 30th, from 9AM-2PM. Our theme this year is Jonah and the BIG Fish. Join us for songs, games, crafts and learning lessons about trusting God in all circumstances, even when swallowed by a huge whale! Call the church office to register for this exciting day of fun and fellowship.
Blessings,
Fr. Christian+
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Reminders:
Please join us for
Summer Coed Bible Study on Sunday (7/3) at 9:00am in Sugden Hall.
Please join us
July 9 & 10 as Father Joseph shares a personal witness about Food For The Poor's mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another. Fr. Joseph, a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was ordained a priest in 2004 in the Diocese of Southeast Florida. Having witnessed firsthand its ministry in his native Haiti, Fr. Joseph is happy to be preaching on behalf of Food For The Poor.
Dinner and a Movie
will be at St. John's Saturday (7/9) at 6:15pm in Sugden Hall. We begin with a potluck followed by "War Room", a movie celebrating the power of prayer.
Frankie Straw's Notecards are now available for purchase in the Parish Office. 8 beautiful cards for $10. Click on this link to view them! St. John's Notecards
Parish Secretary is looking for a 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment, condo or room to rent. Please contact the office at 261.2355 with any information.
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Reminders:
Please join us for Godly Play (Story Telling) on Sundays at 10am, beginning Sunday (7/3).
5 Days of Fun! At the 5-Day Club at Fleischmann Park. Children ages 5-12 are welcome to attend. Activities, games, prizes, songs and lessons! Email clergy2@stjohnsnaples.com
Save the date: Saturday (7/30), VBS (Vacation Bible Saturday) from 8:30am - 2:00pm. Theme: Jonah and the real big fish. What does one learn in the belly of a whale?
Tell Your Friends about radio station WAY-FM's Vacation Bible School's Head-quarter's link! Tap in and share with your friends for information about St. John's VBS!
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Coffee Hour Hosts
This is a shout out to all Coffee Hour hosts:
To put it simply, we need some volunteers for the months of July and August. Please consider signing up for a weekend spot.
Thank you very much.
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New Members
Highlighting Our New St. John's Members!
Please take a few moments to welcome them to our wonderful family!
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Lany & Joan Brisbin |
Lany & Joan Brisbin have been with us for awhile (13 yrs); however, they have officially transferred to St. John's in March of this year. Joan transferred from Buffalo, NY and Lany transferred from Ashland, KY.
It is wonderful to have you both worshipping with us at St. John's Episcopal Church!
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Jennifer Richardson |
Jennifer Richardson also joined in March 2016. Jennifer is a Winter Resident, making her Northern home in Dorset, VT.
Jennifer is married to William T. Burns, Jr. and she is retired. Her hobbies are golfing, knitting, reading and crosswinds. Her ministry area includes The Order of St. Luke, and one of her and her husband's most favorite things to do is to spend time with
their grandchildren.
Welcome to St. John's Jennifer and William. You are a blessing to us.
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Please pray for.....
Mary Lou, Ron, Phil, John, Heath, Ray, Pamela, Jack,
Hunter, Frank, Ellen, Sonia, Cassy
Please keep the Richter family in your prayers as Sylvia Irene passed on to be with our Lord.
May her soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercies of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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...It's hot outside!
Come on in to St. John's. It's prayer conditioned.
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