Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Congratulations to our new vestry members:
Barbara Bullard, John Carmichael, Claudia Cougle, and Val Wallace
Please join me in thanking these super-fun, super-fantastic ladies for all their hard work on the Annual Meeting Brunch last Sunday: Lydia Merrigan, Angela Forsythe, Jan Graves, Aileen Black, Sandra Funk, Barbara Bullard, Rose Reardon, Donna Mell, and Elizabeth Van Drimmelen. We had fun and hope you enjoyed the tasty breakfast! -- Cindy Van Drimmelen
ADULT ED 9:00 a.m. The apostle Paul has been described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they shaped Christian thinking from the beginning. Deacon Pat will lead a four-week exploration of the life and writings of Paul - January 30, February 6, 13, and 20. Please bring Bible.
Baby hat update: We have collected quite a few baby hats for the Save The Children Foundation. If you have hats at home that you have knitted or crocheted, please bring them this Sunday. We would like to get them in the mail as soon as possible!
Barbara Bullard, John Carmichael, Claudia Cougle, and Val Wallace
Please join me in thanking these super-fun, super-fantastic ladies for all their hard work on the Annual Meeting Brunch last Sunday: Lydia Merrigan, Angela Forsythe, Jan Graves, Aileen Black, Sandra Funk, Barbara Bullard, Rose Reardon, Donna Mell, and Elizabeth Van Drimmelen. We had fun and hope you enjoyed the tasty breakfast! -- Cindy Van Drimmelen
ADULT ED 9:00 a.m. The apostle Paul has been described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they shaped Christian thinking from the beginning. Deacon Pat will lead a four-week exploration of the life and writings of Paul - January 30, February 6, 13, and 20. Please bring Bible.
Baby hat update: We have collected quite a few baby hats for the Save The Children Foundation. If you have hats at home that you have knitted or crocheted, please bring them this Sunday. We would like to get them in the mail as soon as possible!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
ADULT ED Sunday 9:00 a.m. "Getting to know the Apostle Paul"
Imagine the New Testament without the letters of Paul.
Imagine the Christian Church without the ministry of Paul to the Gentiles.
Oh my, his influence has been beyond measure!
Deacon Pat will lead us in a four-week exploration of the ministry and writings of Paul- January 30; February 6, 13, and 20.
Please bring your Bible.
Imagine the Christian Church without the ministry of Paul to the Gentiles.
Oh my, his influence has been beyond measure!
Deacon Pat will lead us in a four-week exploration of the ministry and writings of Paul- January 30; February 6, 13, and 20.
Please bring your Bible.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Readings for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany: January 23rd, 2011
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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HELP NEEDED! Feed The Hungry could use additional support!
Teams work only 4 times a year. Contact Connie Ross if you would like to volunteer or know of a group or individual that would like be involved in this important ministry.
Camping, anyone? Would you be interested in camping with your parish family? We are looking at the week of July 15-17. If you’d be interested, please contact Cindy Van Drimmelen at cinder_bug@yahoo.com.
Those people who would like to join the communion bread baker’s ministry (The Kneaders), please contact Arnold "Bud" Lane bud.lane@gmail.com
Teams work only 4 times a year. Contact Connie Ross if you would like to volunteer or know of a group or individual that would like be involved in this important ministry.
Camping, anyone? Would you be interested in camping with your parish family? We are looking at the week of July 15-17. If you’d be interested, please contact Cindy Van Drimmelen at cinder_bug@yahoo.com.
Those people who would like to join the communion bread baker’s ministry (The Kneaders), please contact Arnold "Bud" Lane bud.lane@gmail.com
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sermon: Epiphany 2, The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston
The portion of scripture just read as the gospel contains a story of a miraculous sign followed by a human response. It’s from John and the story is about the testimony that John the Baptist makes regarding the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River along with the recognition of the identity of Jesus. This bit of the gospel is then followed by the story of Jesus calling Andrew and Simon Peter to become disciples. And the wording here from Jesus is “come and see”.
We’re not told why the disciples followed Jesus, but this opportunity to respond to God was clearly the message—“Come and see.”
During the centuries since that time, the dominant theme in the Church has always been one of mission—to invite others to ‘come and see’—to share the gospel. And we have known this invitation as the mission of evangelism. I know this, and you know this, but nothing makes most of us more uncomfortable than to talk about evangelism. If you want to insult an Episcopal priest, call him or her an evangelist. Or if we wish to see a member of any congregation—including this one—turn glassy-eyed and seek the nearest exit—bring up the idea of evangelism at the parish annual meeting.
We’re not told why the disciples followed Jesus, but this opportunity to respond to God was clearly the message—“Come and see.”
During the centuries since that time, the dominant theme in the Church has always been one of mission—to invite others to ‘come and see’—to share the gospel. And we have known this invitation as the mission of evangelism. I know this, and you know this, but nothing makes most of us more uncomfortable than to talk about evangelism. If you want to insult an Episcopal priest, call him or her an evangelist. Or if we wish to see a member of any congregation—including this one—turn glassy-eyed and seek the nearest exit—bring up the idea of evangelism at the parish annual meeting.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Readings for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany: January 16th, 2011
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Those people who would like to join the communion bread baker’s ministry (The Kneaders), please contact Arnold "Bud" Lane bud.lane@gmail.com
When you have cardboard boxes and/or clean packing materials (bubble wrap, peanuts) to be recycled, you can bring them to church for Ken Hoyt to repurpose them as packing boxes.
Annual Meeting Reminder:
Don't forget that next week, January 23rd, is our annual meeting of the parish following a combined 9:00 AM service. Be sure to join us for a wonderful breakfast brought to you by our own St. Martha's Guild. We will look at 2010 in review, as well as examine this year's budget. We will also be voting on vestry members. Please plan to attend this meeting. Your participation makes us all the stronger!
Vestry Positions:
We have concluded the search for new vestry members and will vote on the slate at the annual meeting. To all who volunteered or who merely thought/prayed about it, we appreciate your consideration. Thank you all! Note from Sue: When the newsletter went to press, we had only three candidates; since then others have volunteered. All bios I receive in a timely manner will be published in the annual meeting booklet.
Parish Hall User Group Meeting #1:
Saturday, January 29th, at 10:00 we will conduct our first "user group" meeting as we move forward in the master plan and consider what to do about the parish hall. It is open to all who use the parish hall and/or all who have a vision of what you would like to see as the future of this space. It is only a preliminary meeting, but we would love to hear from you. Come and join the dialogue, bring your vision and suggestions. We are NOT planning on tearing it apart tomorrow, but need to hear from you as we move along in the process!
When you have cardboard boxes and/or clean packing materials (bubble wrap, peanuts) to be recycled, you can bring them to church for Ken Hoyt to repurpose them as packing boxes.
Annual Meeting Reminder:
Don't forget that next week, January 23rd, is our annual meeting of the parish following a combined 9:00 AM service. Be sure to join us for a wonderful breakfast brought to you by our own St. Martha's Guild. We will look at 2010 in review, as well as examine this year's budget. We will also be voting on vestry members. Please plan to attend this meeting. Your participation makes us all the stronger!
Vestry Positions:
We have concluded the search for new vestry members and will vote on the slate at the annual meeting. To all who volunteered or who merely thought/prayed about it, we appreciate your consideration. Thank you all! Note from Sue: When the newsletter went to press, we had only three candidates; since then others have volunteered. All bios I receive in a timely manner will be published in the annual meeting booklet.
Parish Hall User Group Meeting #1:
Saturday, January 29th, at 10:00 we will conduct our first "user group" meeting as we move forward in the master plan and consider what to do about the parish hall. It is open to all who use the parish hall and/or all who have a vision of what you would like to see as the future of this space. It is only a preliminary meeting, but we would love to hear from you. Come and join the dialogue, bring your vision and suggestions. We are NOT planning on tearing it apart tomorrow, but need to hear from you as we move along in the process!
Friday, January 07, 2011
Readings for the First Sunday after the Epiphany: January 9th, 2011
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
E-bulletin
We regret to announce the death of Don Hager, husband of Muriel Hager. His Memorial Service will be here at St. John’s on January 15th at 2:00 p.m.
Those people who would like to join the communion bread baker’s ministry (The Kneaders), please contact
Arnold "Bud" Lane
Home 503-655-0948
Cell 503-806-9310
bud.lane@gmail.com
We still have need of a few folks to run for positions on the St. John's vestry. If you are interested in a leadership position, please talk to Father Bud or Linda Kidd.
Our ANNUAL MEETING is coming up on January 23rd. Please put that date on your calendar, and plan to join us after the 9:00 service!
Those people who would like to join the communion bread baker’s ministry (The Kneaders), please contact
Arnold "Bud" Lane
Home 503-655-0948
Cell 503-806-9310
bud.lane@gmail.com
We still have need of a few folks to run for positions on the St. John's vestry. If you are interested in a leadership position, please talk to Father Bud or Linda Kidd.
Our ANNUAL MEETING is coming up on January 23rd. Please put that date on your calendar, and plan to join us after the 9:00 service!
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Sermon: Christmas Eve, The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston
Tonight we gather here together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This is an evening when the church throughout the world holds up a vision of the magnificence of God in the act of becoming human—like you and me—by the birth of a simple, vulnerable, baby child who comes to be known as Emmanuel—God with us.
This story culminates in the collect we just prayed a few moments ago: O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven…”
So we pray this night for a world in which the mystery of God is made known throughout the universe, where peace and justice reign, where love and compassion and the spirit of good will may be extended to everyone and everything in all creation.
It’s an extraordinary theme. And for those of us who are tempted to despair about the world, and the conditions of human life in which so many live, this theme of God becoming human is meant to be for us a vision of hope, a word of strength, making us confident in our faith and constant in our witness for Jesus Christ. It is also a vision of harmony and peace.
This story culminates in the collect we just prayed a few moments ago: O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven…”
So we pray this night for a world in which the mystery of God is made known throughout the universe, where peace and justice reign, where love and compassion and the spirit of good will may be extended to everyone and everything in all creation.
It’s an extraordinary theme. And for those of us who are tempted to despair about the world, and the conditions of human life in which so many live, this theme of God becoming human is meant to be for us a vision of hope, a word of strength, making us confident in our faith and constant in our witness for Jesus Christ. It is also a vision of harmony and peace.
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