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Mission Dinner Highlights
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Thanks to everyone who participated in Sunday's Youth Mission Dinner! A special thank you to all of our Mission Trip parents who made this event possible, in particular Kevin Kellar (Food), Leslie Jennewein (Decorations), Sarah Bricklemyer (Marketing), and Kim Osborne (Marketing). If you would still like to donate towards the Youth Mission Trip to Chattanooga (June 2 through 9), you can drop donations off at the parish offices. Thanks again for your support!
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6
th through 1
2
th
graders, join us for St John's EYC Bowling Night this Sunday (April 22), from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Pinarama (5008 S Dale Mabry)! The cost is $15 per person which includes bowling for two hours and dinner. We will meet at the bowling alley. Invite your friends-it's going to be super fun!
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Our annual celebration of our graduating high school seniors will take place during the 9:15 a.m. service on May 13. Brief remarks given by some of our seniors will stand in place of the sermon at that service. The reception afterwards is hosted by junior class parents.
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Adult Christian Formation
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study: May 1
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The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study continues their study of the book of Genesis.
Father Connelly will lead the study of Genesis 44:1 - 47:26, "Joseph Reconciles with His Brothers," on Tuesday, May 1.
The group invites you to consider joining them even if you have not attended previously. Each chapter of Genesis is rich in themes and teaching that inform our Christian journey. The study guide they are 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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May Women's Retreat Details
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| The 2018 Women's Retreat will be held at DaySpring Conference Center on Friday evening and Saturday, May 4 and 5. The theme this year is The Friendship of Women. A limited number of overnight spaces are available for those who wish to attend the Friday evening session. All are welcome to attend the all-day program on Saturday. Cost for the overnight portion (including meals, materials and double occupancy) is $94; cost for the Saturday session (including meals and materials) is $50. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400. |
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The next Soiree will be at Mary and Ron Hulse's home at 4912 Lyford Cay Road on Friday, May 11. We hope to have a big turn out as we have not had a Soiree for a few months. Bring a dish to share and and any drink of your choosing. We will have red and white wines.
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Food for the Journey 2018: Reimagine, Reconnect, Rejoice!
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Food for the Journey is a three-day annual conference that offers biblical, theological, and spiritual resources to spark the imagination and nourish the soul, offering individuals and faith communities new paths to open hearts and minds and opportunities to explore how Christ touches our lives today. The 2018 conference will take place from April 26 through 28 at DaySpring Conference Center.
This year's conference focus is the art of story. Guiding us on our journey will be liturgical composer John Bell and storyteller Valerie Tutson. Fran McKendree and others will provide the music. The Rev. John Bell is a native of Scotland and a member of the Iona Community with a global reputation as a teacher, preacher, and worship leader. He helped found the Wild Goose Resource Group, which for 25 years has been engaged locally, nationally, and internationally in the renewal of music and worship in the Church. Valerie Tutson has preserved the oral tradition of telling stories in schools, churches, libraries, festivals and conferences since 1991 with an emphasis on African traditions, African American history, and the retelling of age-old Bible stories.
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Are you interested in joining a group of St. John's parishioners who periodically gather to share in faith, fellowship, and friendship through social events? The Circle is open to adult parishioners of any age.
We are kicking off 2018 with a festive "Cinco de Mayo" event on Friday, May 4, at the home of Paul and Mary Beth Carastro. We hope you'll make plans to join us!
If you would like more information about The Circle, to join our mailing list, or to help organize or host future events, please email Lisa Sepulveda at
lwsepulveda@aol.com.
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VBS Registration Is Now Open!
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Online registration for St John's Vacation Bible School (June 18 through 22) is now up! VBS is open to all children in Pre-K through 4th grade, and this year's fun and spirit-filled theme is
Shipwrecked.
VBS will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day, and the cost is $40 per child. Registration is capped at 80 children, so sign up before we sell out! Contact Ayana Grady at
agrady@stjohnstampa.org for more information.
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Sunday, April 22
Bowling Night, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Pinarama Bowl Lanes
Sunday, May 6
Final Regular EYC, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Discovery House
Sunday, May 13
Senior Sunday
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Tampa Deanery Dominican Republic Project Update
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We still have spaces on Teams 1 and 3.
The Tampa Deanery's 2018 project is the completion of a three-year project building San Timoteo Episcopal Church in Nizao, which will be consecrated on June 30
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The teams will also be working at the San Matias Church and School in Santana, Bani, adjacent to the Morrow Center (our lodging). We will be completing much needed repairs, painting and sealing the concrete roof. The school was constructed by the Tampa Deanery in 2002 and 2003.
Dates are:
Team 1 - June 16-23, Team 2 - June 23-July 1, Team 3 - June 29-July 7.
For more information contact Sally Thompson at 760.5120 (phone/text) or tampasal@gmail.com.
DDG Exhibit at 2018 GEMN Global Mission Conference at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), April 10 through 13.
Next year's conference will be in Santo Domingo from April 3 through 5.
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| Sally Thompson and Bill Kunkle, Executive Director, DDG |
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Action Items and Opportunities
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Just One Date Left to Host Sandwich Sunday
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We are in need of Sandwich Sunday hosts on May 20.
Hosting includes shopping for supplies, coordinating sandwich preparation on the day-of, and delivering the meals to Faith Cafe. Costs are reimbursed by the parish.
Click here to contact Cindy Martin if you can help.
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Information and Resources
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April 19
Mike Barna, Kim Brown, Karen Moore, William Van Dyke
April 20
Chris Brown, Tyler Jones, Lauren Orebaugh, Michael Purdy
April 21
Thomas Byrne, Sam Dolcimascolo, Cindy Gardner, Robbie Sulzer
April 22
James Edgar
April 23
John Casey, Leigh Gardner, Shannon Gray, Wade Wankelman, Michele Williams
April 24
Tweed Eckhard, Crystal Madani, Julie Sevelius
April 25
Cameron Cassedy, Lisa Couch
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.
Acts 3
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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, April 19
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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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, Parish Hall
Adult Confirmation, 10:30 a.m., Church
Youth Confirmation, 10:30 a.m., Discovery House
No Meeting: Adult Christian Formation
The Sunday Adult Formation group will continue on Sunday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room. Bring your coffee and join us for a lively discussion between services. For more information, contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or
kmoore@stjohnstampa.org.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 11:15 a.m., Church
Youth Bowling Night, 4:30 p.m., Pinarama
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Tuesday, April 24
Contemporary Women's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Peterson Room
The CWBS group continues its spring study series on Tuesdays 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.
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Wednesday, April 25: The Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday Nights at St. John's, 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
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