Here's what's happening this month at St. John's as well as
The Jamaica Deanery!
DUE TO COVID-19 IN-PERSON WORSHIP IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Join us on Zoom Sundays at 9:00 AM for Morning Prayer.
Phone Number: 1 646 558 8656 
Meeting ID 418 248 1871
Password 239535
ATTENTION GRADUATES!!!!
If you or a member of your family are part of the graduating Class of 2021 please email your information:

Name
School of graduation
Degree/Certificate
Special Awards

to Mother Samuel at revpsamuel.stjohns@gmail.com by June 20th so we can celebrate you on Family Day!
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Join us Thursdays at 7 pm for prayers to close out the day. Click the zoom link below to join.


Or

Phone Number: 1 646 558 8656 
Meeting ID 418 248 1871
Password 239535

As we seek to modernize the way we communicate, stay connected and contribute financially to St. John's, we have upgraded contribution recording software from PowerChurch to Realm.

Realm is an online ministry tool designed for real time connection. It helps our church connect with you and with us. Realm allows you to manage your personal information and who is allowed to see it, control your giving, and keep in touch with your pastoral area groups as well as various ministry groups/teams.

Why use Realm? Realm strengthens church connections.
Being the church doesn’t just happen at the church. Realm helps us serve you better and leads this church well between Sundays. Everyone can be connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices. It engages everyone in the life of our church by supporting the healthy relationships essential to our church’s mission. We’ll stay organized, and you’ll stay informed about all of the opportunities for fellowship. When we share life together, we will grow together.

Realm gives you control over your giving.
Giving should be easy, and Realm places giving right in the palm of your hands. You may set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, and make changes at any time. Realm automatically records all electronic gifts and adds them to your giving record making it easy for you to give, and easy for our bookkeeper to track.

During the summer you will receive a letter from Mother Samuel sharing more about Realm and how to use it to connect with each other and the various ways it allows you to give and invite friends and family to give as well. There will also be info sessions Sundays after service.
MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT
As we begin the work of preparing to return to in-person worship in September we also have to reassess our ministry engagement and participation.

We've identified key areas of focus in worship and discipleship and ask that you prayerfully consider offering your time and gifts to these ministries and contact the point person listed.
WORSHIP ENGAGEMENT - WEEKLY
  • Check-in Team
2 people to verify registration prior to Sunday
Conduct temperature checks & health screen prior to service

  • Altar Servers
1 acolyte and 1 Lay Eucharistic Minister
Contact: Sharon Hunter at 347-306-9129

  • Ushers
1 person each Sunday
Assign seating after attendees complete check-in
Verify attendance count
Contact: Yolanda Peters at 347-661-3956

  • Altar Guild & Lectors (Lay Readers)
Altar Guild -Set up for Mass each following COVID-19 safety protocols
Lectors - 2 people to read the assigned lessons
Contact: Barbara Taylor at 718-525-2992


DISCIPLESHIP ENGAGEMENT

  • Outreach & Evangelism
Coordinator needed
Works with clergy, vestry and lay volunteers to develop and implement outreach initiatives and community engagement (ex. Back to School Supply Drive, programs with PS 37 and local precinct.
Contact: Mother Samuel at 516-341-2233

  • Property Team
Consists of Clergy, Wardens and 3 lay members
Meet every other month to assess church property and ensure maintenance and safety.
Contact: Yolanda Peters at 347-661-3956

  • Sunday School
2 Coordinators needed to lead virtual classes, develop and/or research virtual friendly curriculum and possible coordinate with other deanery churches for support.
Contact: Nikki Young at 347-233-0585
VIRTUAL SUMMER BOOK CLUB
AND THE WINNER IS...
You cast your votes and the book club selection is The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.

Get your copy and join us on Zoom for a 30 minute discussion Wednesdays @ 6pm during the summer beginning July 14th.


Phone Number: 1 646 558 8656 
Meeting ID 418 248 1871
Password 239535
COMMUNITY FITNESS: LET'S GET MOVING!
RESUMES ON JUNE 19TH
A portion of the fees will be donated to
St. John's!
95TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
FUNDRAISING TEAM
Would you like to be a part of the fundraising team for our 95th church anniversary? If so, please contact Joydeth Lacey-Amos or Sharon Hunter, Warden, via email:
SAVE THE DATE - ECW PAINT & SIP
COMMUNITY NOTICES
GROCERY DISTRIBUTION/FOOD PANTRIES

Second Chance NYC provides grocery distribution to anyone in need on Saturdays from 12noon to 2pm.

Address: 121-13 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
Phone: 718-480-6700
www.secondchance.nyc


Pentecostal Church
138-88 Francis Lewis Blvd., 11422
Sat. 10-11AM
It's on the corner on Francis Lewis Blvd. and North Conduit corner


St. Albans Gospel Assembly
200-25 Linden Blvd.
Sat. 10:30 AM
718 341 1719

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Rosedale (See Deanery notice below)
FEMA COVID-19 FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
Many of us, family, friends, neighbors or acquaintances have been impacted by COVID-19, resulting in the death of a loved one. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in April 2021 (details in link below). FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for funerals, as a result of deaths from COVID-19 as of January 20, 2020. 
 
Family member(s) who paid for a funeral, and have documentation can apply for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance.
 
  
 Please share this valuable information. Many in our communities will not know or hear about this resource, if you know someone, please do not hesitate to share and encourage them to apply for this assistance. 
WAYS TO GIVE
By Mail:
137-67 Belknap Street
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413

In-person:
Drop in the church mailbox

Online:

Thank you for your support of St. John's!

JAMAICA DEANERY EVENTS
Deanery Confirmation Service
Saturday, June 26th at 10:00AM
To watch the service click the link below:

Or

Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Meeting ID: 838 5470 0903
Passcode: 325760
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Rosedale
Food Pantry
In an effort to continue building relationships and community within our deanery, please consider volunteering your time to help with St. Peter's Food Pantry initiative.

Email: legaleaglesrosedale@gmail.com for more information about volunteering.

St. Peter's is located at
137-28 244th Street
Rosedale, NY 111422
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DISCIPLES OF CHRIST LOVING AND SERVING GOD AND GOD'S PEOPLE.
The Rev. Pauline Samuel
Priest-In-Charge
Office: (718) 525-1444