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St. John's Episcopal Church
To love, To serve, To grow in Christ
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The Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2024
9 a.m.
- Celebrant: The Rev. Hugh O. Bell
- Preaching and Assisting: The Rev. Kevin D. Mort
Oh God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work;.who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
---Book of Common Prayer, page 224; the Collect for Third Sunday of Easter.
Please enter the church quietly and spend time in prayer before the service.
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Celebrating Earth Day - April 22
12 noon
Eagle Lake Park
Please join the people of St. John's and St. Paul's in celebrating Earth Day with worship and a picnic at Eagle Lake Park, shelter #2.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Please bring a dish to share.
Sign up sheet will be availble on Sunday. Please sign up if you plan to attend so that the amount of hot dogs, hamburgers, needed. can be determined.
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St. John's Facebook Page and Website
Are you aware that St. John's has a Facebook page? As of today, our Facebook page has 735 followers! It grows weekly. Are you one of them? If not, please go to Facebook.com and search for St. John's Episcopal Church, Clearwater, FL. Then either "like" or "follow" the page. We post not only events of local interest, but also information from the wider Episcopal Church.
St. John's website, www.stjohnsclearwater.org, is one of the ways that we communicate who we are as a community. If you are interested in learning and helping with the website, please contact Jim May, jimmay.stjohns@gmail.com
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Worship
Our services are live streamed on Facebook and YouTube. The YouTube link is listed below. For Facebook, go to the St. John's Facebook page and click on "videos".
Easter III
9 a.m.
Readings:
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35
To watch on YouTube: Click HERE
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Choir Rehearsals
Bell Choir, Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
Vocal Choir, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Thrift Shop schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:30- 3:30
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study -
10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring your Bible. For more information, contact Bob Courdway
Rug Hookers - Parish Hall
Thursdays 10:00 am.
Men's Cursillo Grouping- Parish Hall
Thursdays 7:00 am.
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Dates for your Calendar
April 22 Earth Day; Joint Service and picnic at Eagle Lake Park, 12 noon
May 16 "Friendly Feud" social event, St. John's and St. Paul's; details to follow
May 24 Pentecost, Anniversary of St. Paul's coming to St. John's;
Joint service at 9:30 a.m., Pastor Anne Harmon and The Rev. Andrew Gerns
September 11 St. John's 60th Birthday
September 13 Visitation of The Rt. Rev. Douglas Scharf
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eNews
What you would like to see in eNews? We need your input to keep it fresh and relevant. Is your ministry area doing something that you would like to share? Please send your news, ideas, articles, photos, etc. to me at seniorwarden2024.stjohns@gmail.com
The deadline submission for the Tuesday enews is Monday, 3 p.m.
Marlene Eichelberger
| | NEWS, MINISTRIES, AND UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS! | | |
Forming Disciples
Developing Leaders
Embracing Differences
Transforming Communities
https://episcopalswfl.org/
Water and the Word Conference
May 1 & 2, 2026
DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center
What does it mean to live to the measure of the full stature of Christ?
Bishop Doug Scharf and many more will lead this two-day conference focused on growing your knowledge, mission, and love of God. During Water and the Word, we will deepen our ideas of growing and maturing in our Christian beliefs and embrace being fully alive in Christ. Discover your leadership path. Re-imagine how your church can serve its community. Magnify your mission where faith and family intersect.
Register: https://episcopalflorida.wufoo.com/forms/2026-water-and-the-word/
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