FROM THE MINISTER OF MUSIC

"...for lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone..."

One reason I am passionate (as are many music lovers) about church music is that we have so much beautiful poetry that we can enjoy when it is set to music in anthems and hymns. The poetry is sometimes dated, but an older text can be all the more amazing because of how long it has been in use. Take the Song of Songs, for example, whose words (above) were turned into a liturgical motet for Eastertide by Healy Willan, an Anglo-Canadian musician. The words were probably written in the 3rd century BC, yet they still spoke to Willan in 1929, and they speak to us still. Of his roughly eight hundred compositions, this little gem stands out. Come to hear it on April 28th!

"..the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come..."



Blessings of the season,

-Francie

FROM THE WARDENS

It is with sadness that we write to notify you that Kate's mother, Sandi Stears Nesbit, has passed away. We send our deepest condolences to Kate, her family and her siblings and their families. Kate has flown out to Cincinnati for the funeral and will be away the rest of the week. Wardens Bob Woodbury and Wendy Waller are available should you need anything and, as always, Hannah Roy is in the office to assist with any needs.  

Please keep Sandi's family and friends in your prayers. May the soul of Sandi, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

-Bob and Wendy

NO ADULT FORUM

Adult forum will resume on Sunday, April 28th.

BEVERLY BOOTSTRAPS

For the month of April, Beverly Bootstraps is seeking donations of pasta to give to our hungry neighbors. You can drop your donation in the basket as you walk into church, or outside the front office during the week. Grazie!

EARTHDAY 

EARTHFEST 

EARTHMONTH 

EARTHSPRING

EVENTS AT GREEN BEVERLY

Green Beverly is sponsoring a number of events this spring in honor of Earth Day on April 20th. For more information on how to protect "this fragile earth, our island home" click HERE.

APRIL CALENDAR

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 - Earth Day! Celebrate it appropriately!

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 - Earth Day Sunday. Begin our campaign to Save Our Trees.

• Vestry Mutual Ministry Review at 11:30

MONDAY, APRIL 22 - Monday Night Supper prepared and served at First Baptist Church in Beverly from 4:30 - 6:45.

NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR BISHOP OF MASSACHUSETTS

AND NOMINEES FOR PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES

A preliminary slate of four nominees for election as the 17th bishop diocesan of the Diocese of Massachusetts has been announced. Members of the diocese will have the opportunity to meet the nominees in a series of Meet and Greets that will take place May 7-11. The election will take place on Saturday, May 18 at Trinity Church in Boston. Our delegates to that convention are Tina Torsey and Gail Campbell. Feel free to talk to them about the candidates during coffee hour for the next few Sundays.

For more information, click HERE.

A new presiding bishop will be elected at the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church, to be held June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Members of the House of Bishops will be voting. You can read more about the nominees HERE.

Please visit DioMass.org for more information.

32nd ANNUAL HAWC WALK & RUN

Salem Common | Sunday, June 9, 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

For almost every year of the HAWC walk’s history St. John’s has raised more money than any other team. Now, more than ever HAWC needs our support. There has been a marked rise in incidents of domestic violence since the beginning of Covid in 2020. Victims have had nowhere to go, often trapped at home with their abuser. If we have been feeling isolated, frustrated, and even angry, just imagine how much worse it could be in the home of an abuser. HAWC is still there, offering emergency assistance through the courts and local law enforcement, and through their hotline. They must continue to receive financial help!

Please donate to support our walkers…Leslie Leathersich, Sarah Kaull and many others. As always, all donations made to the St. John’s team will be matched.

Thank you for your continued support of this vital organization in our community.

-Joanie Ingraham

If you are interested in donating, please click on the link and then scroll down to the orange "Donate Now" button.  The link can be found HERE.

SUPPORT CURE, INTERNATIONAL ...

AND ONE OF OUR OWN!

Jodi Klein is on sabbatical hiking the Appalachian Trail. She is also raising money and awareness for CURE, International along the way. For more information about Jodi's hike, or to make a donation to CURE, click HERE.

 PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE

St. John’s has a vibrant Pastoral Care Committee that is committed to reaching out to those who cannot attend church because of age, infirmity or illness. If you or someone you love would like a visit or phone call, please contact any member of the pastoral care committee listed below by clicking on their name, or contact Kate. Maida Broudo, Jodie Stevenson, Wendy Waller, Tony Mason, Becky Roy, Steve McKinnon, Gail Campbell, Ellen Hutchins, Curtis Vouwie, Eileen Young, and Bob Woodbury.

WANT TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION?

We're so grateful for all the ways you support our community. We've heard from many parishioners that they like the option of giving to St. John's via credit or debit card. Our online giving portal allows for one time, weekly, or monthly giving. This secure link will take you to the VANCO GIVING LINK

You can also make a one-time gift through VENMO or PAYPAL. Just look up St. John's Church in Beverly Farms.

Questions? Please contact our Bookkeeper Blair at blair@sjcb.org

WORSHIP RESOURCES



Join us via livestream Sundays at 10:00 on the St. John's Beverly Farms YouTube page. Link for Sunday morning online worship.

A Prayer of Spiritual Communion           

Prayed by those participating online:    

In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I offer You praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. And since I cannot receive You today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech You to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from You. May I live in You, and You in me, in this life and the life to come. Amen.



Easter Season Service Booklet: HERE

Scripture Insert: HERE

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