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2018 Lenten Program to Feature the Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton
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St John's 2018 Wednesdays in Lent series kicks off on February 21 and continues through the next four weeks (February 28, March 7, March 14, and March 21). Each evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a weekly youth Confirmation program and an adult program that will include a session with the Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton on March 7. Both groups will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. for Compline. Watch the Scroll and Compass for more details!
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Join Us to Plan for Mission Trips to the DR
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What:
Tampa Deanery General Meeting - planning for 2018 mission trips to the Dominican Republic
Where:
St. John's Parish Hall
When:
Thursday, January 11 at
7:00 p.m.
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Offering envelopes for the 2018 year will be available for pick up on the back counter in the parish hall beginning this
Friday, January 5.
Also, it's not too late to fulfill your 2017 pledge. Your check can be placed in the offering plate on Sundays, mailed, or dropped off to the parish offices. Please write "2017 Pledge" on the memo line.
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On Sunday, February 11, we will have a 10:00 a.m. combined service, followed by the Annual Parish Meeting in the Parish Hall. At the Annual Meeting, new Vestry members will be elected and parish finances and other progress will be reviewed. A simple lunch will be served by Chef Dave and his team.
At 5:00 p.m. that day, the Parish Hymn Sing returns for all to enjoy. The Hymn Sing will take place in the Church.
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EYC Parents' Meeting This Sunday
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| Parents of 6th to 12th grade parishioners, we are having a special Parents' Meeting THIS Sunday in Discovery House! The meeting will take place from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m., before our regular meeting, and we will discuss our spring/summer EYC calendar. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and get information about the exciting year ahead! |
| Let's kick off 2018 right - EYC is back with games, faith, and fun! This semester, we'll be discussing various themes from popular movies and TV shows. This week's theme is New Beginnings, with clips from the movie The Emperor's Club. Join us at 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. this Sunday in Discovery House! |
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Winter Jam Christian Concert Fun!
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| St John's 6th to 12th graders (and friends!) are invited to join us at Winter Jam '18, Saturday, January 13 from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m! We will be "tailgating" in line at Amalie Arena starting at 3:00 p.m. with games, food, and fun! The concert is $15 per person (cash), with no advance tickets. Sign up this week with Ayana Grady (agrady@stjohnstampa.org) if you would like to come! |
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New Beginnings Middle School Retreat
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| New Beginnings is an awesome weekend geared especially for 6th to 8th graders using songs, skits, and small group discussions to address some meaningful topics. This year's New Beginnings will take place from March 2 through 4 at Dayspring Conference Center. We'd like to have a big group from St John's participate in the weekend! You can get more info on New Beginnings here. If you would like to sign your child up, Ayana has the applications. |
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St. John's Book Club Meeting
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| The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 16 at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room. Margaret Brokaw will lead the discussion of The Lion's Pride, a non-fiction work about Teddy Roosevelt's family written by Edward Renehan. Everyone is invited to attend. |
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Adult Christian Formation
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study Resumes
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On Tuesday, January 9, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will resume the study of the book of Genesis which they began in the fall, discussing Genesis 15:1 - 17:27. They will be meeting on alternate Tuesdays, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m., in the Church Sanctuary.
They invite you to consider joining them even if you missed the fall study. Each chapter of Genesis is rich in themes and teaching that inform our Christian journey. The study guide they will be using is Genesis for Everyone, Part 2 by John Goldingay, which is available from Amazon and other booksellers. If you have questions, please contact Joan McKay at MCKAYJHM@aol.com or Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640. |
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study Spring Series
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| The CWBS group will begin its spring study series on Tuesday, January 9. The group meets weekly in the Peterson Room at the St John's Middle School campus, beginning at 6:45 a.m. with a light breakfast. Study time begins at 7:00 a.m. and closing prayer is at 8:00 a.m. All women of St John's and their friends are invited to join the group for lively discussion and fellowship. For information, contact Deacon Kathleen Moore at 785.9400. |
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Sunday Adult Formation Group Begins New Study
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The Sunday Adult Formation group will begin a new study, Embracing Spiritual Awakening, this Sunday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room. This five-session DVD series features Diana Butler Bass, a well-known writer and speaker on religion and spirituality in today's world, leading a series of discussions on the role of the church in our changing cultural landscape and what it means to be a Christian in the world today. Bring your coffee and join us for a lively discussion between services.
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Action Items and Opportunities
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A great seasonal opportunity awaits those willing to make a small sacrifice of their time and talents. On February 11, we will have the Annual Parish Meeting and the kitchen crew will be serving a simple lunch. We always need volunteers. In addition, the Lenten Dinner series of 2018 begins February 21 and continues for five weeks. If you would like to be a part of either of these wonderful ministries; come and join us in the kitchen. You don't need to be a chef ... if fact, you don't even need to know how to cook. There are so many easy jobs that are available for the willing, decorating, table setting, serving etc. Contact me at davekenyon@gmail.com or 404.5000. In conjunction with the Lenten Series there will be the Confirmation classes for adults and young adults. This is a great opportunity to see the Church at work ... empowered by the love of Christ; the eating, laughing, and fellowship is a joy to behold. You don't have to sign up for all five weeks - do one, do two: whatever your schedule will allow.
February 11 - Annual Parish Meeting
February 21 - Lenten Dinner 1
February 28 - Lenten Dinner 2
March 7 - Lenten Dinner 3
March 14 - Lenten Dinner 4
March 21 - Lenten Dinner 5
Chef Dave
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The Chapel altar flowers are available this Sunday, January 7. If you would like to take this opportunity to honor a loved one and support St. John's, please email the parish offices by clicking here or by calling 259.1570.
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Information and Resources
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This Week's Birthdays
January 4
Carol Ihrig, Nancy King, Carter Lindquist, Stuart Lindquist, Celia Nieto, Michael Pepe, Donna Scantlebury, Paul Schnell
January 5
Kevin Page
January 6
Rheem Humaid Masaood
January 7
Louise Krikorian, Preslie Price, Harry van Loveren
January 8
Kate Compton
January 9
Oliver Lacktman, Brenda Orcutt, Sadie Saunders, Art Severn
January 10
Katey Brown, Skye Bryant, Nancy Burchill, Andrew McIntosh, Lacher Polins
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent,
and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest,
until her vindication shines out like the dawn,
and her salvation like a burning torch.
Isaiah 61
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Hospital Visitation
We want to provide support during your time of need! However, because health regulations prohibit the clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, we will not know if you or someone you love is there unless you tell us. We want to provide support in any time of need or crisis. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or
click here to email us to let us know when you need us.
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Thursday, January 4
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing & Anointing, 10:00 a.m., Chapel
Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch, 11:45 a.m., Peterson Room
The Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch group meets on Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. at the School's Middle School campus. The readings the group studies are those from
the Revised Common Lectionary for the coming Sunday. Please do not park in the Four Green Fields parking lots. Feel free to bring your lunch.
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Sunday, January 7: The Baptism of Our Lord
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00 a.m., Church
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 9:15 a.m., Church
Coffee Hour Fellowship following the 9:15 a.m. service
Adult Christian Formation, 10:30 a.m., Lowry Room
The Holy Eucharist, (Rite I), 11:15 a.m., Church
EYC Parent Meeting, 4:00 p.m., Discovery House
EYC, 4:30 p.m., Discovery House
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Tuesday, January 9
Contemporary Women's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Peterson Room
The CWBS group will begin its spring study series on
Tuesday, January 9 at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the St John's Middle School campus. Weekly meetings start with a light breakfast followed by prayer and study until 8:00 a.m. All women of St John's and their friends are welcome. For more information, contact Deacon Kathleen at
kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400.
Women's Mid Morning Bible Study, 10:15 a.m., Church Sanctuary
On Tuesday, January 9, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will resume the study of the book of Genesis which they began in the fall, discussing Genesis 15:1 - 17:27. They will be meeting on alternate Tuesdays, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m., in the Church Sanctuary.
The group invites you to consider joining them even if you missed the fall study. Each chapter of Genesis is rich in themes and teaching that inform our Christian journey. The study guide they will be using is "Genesis for Everyone, Part 2" by John Goldingay, which is available from Amazon and other booksellers. If you have questions, please contact Joan McKay at
MCKAYJHM@aol.com or Pat Wilson at
patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday Nights In St. John's, 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall
The Wednesday Nights group invites you to join them for a potluck dinner followed by a viewing and discussion of a session from the DVD program Christian History Made Easy led by Timothy Paul Jones, PhD.
In the 12-session study Christian History Made Easy Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn't dry names and dates. It's full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones' popular award-winning book of the same title ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs.
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