Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
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Thursday night’s worship services have been cancelled for this week, due to Diocesan Convention. The Eucharist will be celebrated again on Thursday, November 4th.
A Gift to You and Your Friends As a member of our parish you have been anointed with the power to invite whomever you wish to our Halloween Party at NO cost to you or your friends!! It is going to be an event worthy of your time and effort. Of course it will be because our very own extraordinary lady, Hillary Regan, and the Sunday School staff are the planners and doers! Come and enjoy one of life’s quality fun times. You owe it to yourself! It’s free! No strings attached! Well…..maybe a string from the GIANT Spider Web, but you’ll have to come to experience it.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Youth Group, November
6 – (Saturday) Work at the OFB and Movie at Kennedy School Come join us as we work at
the Oregon Food Bank, then adventure to the McMenamins for a movie.
14 – Indoor Scavenger Hunt (5-7 p.m.) The title says it all.
20– Holiday Extravaganza
21 – Youth Led Activity (5-7 p.m.) Same as last month
Have some questions? Contact Risa Northway
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sermon: Pentecost 22, The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston
Today’s gospel lesson from Luke is one that we are all familiar with. It concerns two men—a Pharisee and a tax collector who go to the Temple to pray. They pray in vastly different ways--much like we do. The Pharisee thanks God for his righteousness. And he sees himself completely unlike the tax collector who the Pharisee recognizes as unrighteous. The tax collector, on the other hand, prays while recognizing his sinful condition and calls on God’s mercy. At the end of this story Jesus says: “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
The Pharisee, who lives an orderly, regulated, exemplary moral life, offers a prayer filled with self-righteousness. The Publican—the tax collector—hangs his head down and begs for the forgiveness of God. Jesus draws the conclusion in this gospel that the tax collector was “justified” in the eyes of God and the Pharisee was not.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Readings for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost: October 24th, 2010
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Halloween Party October 30, 2pm-4pm
Come one, come all…….
To the GIGANTIC
St. John The Evangelist Episcopal Church
Hosted by our Sunday School
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Trick-or-Treating ~ Visit the Harry Potter Room ~ Play Quidditch ~ Enter the “Dare to Touch” Room ~ Fish Fortune Telling ~ Follow the Spider Web ~ Cup Cake Walk ~ “Bob” for Apples on a String ~ Prizes! ~ Refreshments ~ Crafts!
FUN! And MORE!
Saturday, October 30th
2pm – 4pm
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The Harvest Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, October 23rd at 5:30 pm. It’s not too late to reserve your place at our annual Harvest Dinner, coordinated by Mary Dettmann. If you need a ride to the dinner, please call the office at 503-653-5880. Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner prepared by Maria Aikin and served by members of our Youth Group. Reserve your place now: RSVP to office@stjohnsmilwaukie.org or 503-653-5880. Donations of wine or sparkling cider gratefully received!
Book of Remembrance: If you have loved ones you want remembered during prayers on All Saints Sunday, please write their names in the Book of Remembrance, or call the church office with the information.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sermon: Pentecost 21, The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston
Today begins our Stewardship canvass—the time when we ask each of you to pledge money to support the work of St. John’s for the coming year. Next Saturday night we will participate in our annual Harvest Dinner—a time to be together as a parish community and to begin to understand the needs of St. John’s for 2011.
Over the years a number of my clergy colleagues have counted the number of years to retirement by the number of stewardship sermons that they had to preach. Having said that, I want you to know how important and how committed I am to our life of faith together and I never regret talking about how critical our financial gifts are to maintain the vital and exciting ministry that we do together at St. John’s. A long time ago I stopped apologizing for asking for money, because I believe strongly and have a passion for what the church means to me. And I know that St. John’s means that to you as well.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Adult Education, Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am
On Sunday morning, Deacon Denny will continue his class on Finding the Holy in Daily Life for another two weeks. This class examines taking the religious life beyond the church walls and into the world. If you are tired of talking about religion, reading about spirituality and talking about things that matter without acting on them--then this class is for you.
On the 31st of October, we will have a report on the workings of the Diocesan Convention--resolutions, elections for various diocesan committees and the address of our new Bishop, Michael Hanley.
In Advent (beginning on the 28th of November) Bud Thurston will do an Advent study on the Gospel of John. Bring a Bible and learn and discuss this important Gospel writer in the life of the church.
Readings for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost: October 17th, 2010
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
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Middle East Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, October 16th, 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Please join us in celebrating the young adults who have traveled to the Holy Land for the Sabeel International Young Adult Conference in years past and enjoy a traditional Middle-Eastern meal and speakers. Suggested donation is $15, with profits used to start a scholarship fund for future participants. RSVP to Jeremy Northway, j.northway@hotmail.com or 503-748-2833.
Book of Remembrance: If you have loved ones you want remembered during prayers on All Saints Sunday, please write their names in the Book of Remembrance, or call the church office with the information. The Book of Remembrance will be available in the narthex for the next two Sundays.
The African Team Ministries will have items for sale this weekend and on October 31st in the Parish Hall. African Team Ministries serves the Church in East Africa through the sale of crafts and jewelry made by Africans in Kenya and Uganda. The money raised provides orphan support, aid to refugees, clean water, medical care, repair of churches and training for the Laity.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Readings for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost: October 10th, 2010
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
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Everyone is invited to Bobbie Brooks’ 90th birthday party! The party will be here at St. John’s on October 9th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please RSVP to Laurie Brooks (she’s in the directory).
JJ Ross' art exhibit will be showing until Oct. 17 at (the old) Washington High School, 531 SE 14th Ave. Portland, open Thur-Fri, 12-6:30 pm and Sat-Sun, 12-4 pm. It will travel for the next two years to Rapid City, South Dakota, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Scottsdale, Arizona, and last stop, Haverford, Pennsylvania. (and some of his art was created while sitting in church!)
Your delegates are preparing to represent our parish at the annual convention to be held in Eugene at the end of the month. Please keep Maria Aikin, Gail Buchanan, Tim Mills, and Rose Reardon in your thoughts and prayers.
There are only 5 more Sundays where we will be collecting for Operation Santa. You can be a part of this program to bring a little cheer to our Marines in Afghanistan by bringing a donation to church on Sundays or dropping one off in the office. We will be packing our gifts on November 11th, Veteran's Day. Anyone wishing to help, please contact Linda Kidd.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Sermon: Pentecost 19, The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston
The gospels were written for the early Christians. And they were written primarily to encourage those early followers of Jesus in their Christian lives. Today’s words from Luke are no exception. We see Jesus’ followers saying “Please give us more faith—we don’t have enough—we can’t do anything as we are. We’re weak and you are so holy and we want to be like you.”
This idea of receiving more faith is worth exploring this morning.
As we grow up our minds develop in many different ways. Our experiences and our insight into people—their ideas and their problems—grows deeper. At the same time, unless we have allowed ourselves to become bogged down by some rigidity in our religious thinking, or if for some reason—maybe the reason of neglect—we’re not taught anything about God—then there comes a time in our lives when our idea of God grows like our ideas about ourselves and others.
And out of this time comes an awe-struck humility that who we once worshiped as God is really only a small part of God’s vast purpose and presence. As a matter of fact, the vastness of God is beyond any human comprehension at all.
Monday, October 04, 2010
Adult Education, Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am
Deacon Denny will begin a class--Finding the Holy in Daily Life for three week beginning October 10. This class examines taking the religious life beyond the church walls and into the world. If you are tired of talking about religion, reading about spirituality and talking about things that matter without acting on them--then this class is for you.
On the 31st of October, we will have a report on the workings of the Diocesan Convention--resolutions, elections for various diocesan committees and the address of our new Bishop, Michael Hanley.
In Advent (beginning on the 28th of November) Bud Thurston will do an Advent study on the Gospel of John. Bring a Bible and learn and discuss this important Gospel writer in the life of the church.
Friday, October 01, 2010
Readings for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost: October 3rd, 2010
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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