Friday, June 29, 2012
Readings for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: July 1, 2012
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
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St. John’s office will be closed on July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. The Eucharist scheduled for that day will be canceled as well.
Update from the Rector Search Committee: The Rector Search Committee has received materials from several applicants for our Rector position and will begin the interview process soon. Please keep the Search Committee in your prayers.
Scrip update:
We are moving into our summer ordering for the scrip program. The next day to order will be July 8th. Thought you'd like to know that so far this year we have earned $1,946.42 for St. John's. To those who have participated, thank you. If you would like to know more about the scrip program, please see Linda Kidd on Sunday.
Please consider signing the petition supporting a resolution put forth by the Palestine Israel Network of Episcopal Peace Fellowship. You can read the template of the resolution here.
-Deacon Stephen
Update from the Rector Search Committee: The Rector Search Committee has received materials from several applicants for our Rector position and will begin the interview process soon. Please keep the Search Committee in your prayers.
Scrip update:
We are moving into our summer ordering for the scrip program. The next day to order will be July 8th. Thought you'd like to know that so far this year we have earned $1,946.42 for St. John's. To those who have participated, thank you. If you would like to know more about the scrip program, please see Linda Kidd on Sunday.
Please consider signing the petition supporting a resolution put forth by the Palestine Israel Network of Episcopal Peace Fellowship. You can read the template of the resolution here.
-Deacon Stephen
Monday, June 25, 2012
Sermon: Pentecost 4, The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston
Some of you may know that my mother died a week ago. And I have been in Michigan, with my brothers and sisters, making arrangements for her cremation and memorial service and all of the things that must be done when someone dies. She died peacefully—without any pain—after a week or so of being in a deep sleeping state. I’m grateful for her love and I’m grateful for her life.
Today I want to talk about life after this life. This is on my mind, of course. And the issue of life after life may be on all of our minds when someone close to us dies.
Today I want to talk about life after this life. This is on my mind, of course. And the issue of life after life may be on all of our minds when someone close to us dies.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Readings for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: June 24, 2012
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your lovingkindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
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The Out to Lunch Bunch will meet on Thursday, June 28th at the Olive Garden Restaurant (Clackamas Promenade) at 11:30 am.
Whenever there are labeled leftover plates, dishes, etc. from events at St. John's, they are put in the East Narthex cupboard closest to the door. The top shelf is labeled for these items. Please be sure to check for your belongings.
Update from the Rector Search Committee: The Rector Search Committee has received materials from several applicants for our Rector position and will begin the interview process soon. Please keep the Search Committee in your prayers.
Whenever there are labeled leftover plates, dishes, etc. from events at St. John's, they are put in the East Narthex cupboard closest to the door. The top shelf is labeled for these items. Please be sure to check for your belongings.
Update from the Rector Search Committee: The Rector Search Committee has received materials from several applicants for our Rector position and will begin the interview process soon. Please keep the Search Committee in your prayers.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Sermon: Pentacost, June 3rd, given by the Youth Group
Abby Elliott Good morning.
You may wonder why the four of us are standing up here, rather than Bud... Well, for the past five months we have been going through a program called Storyline. Each time we met, we discussed elements of church, exploring what it means to us to be a follower of Christ.
The first Sunday we met, we were asked what a church is. We came up with several answers, each of them meaning something different to every one of us. A church is where you learn about God. It is a community of people of faith. An opportunity to learn about yourself, as well as learning about others. A church is a sense of belonging. It is home. It is a way to express yourself. A church is the people that bring it together, all sharing similar beliefs.
You may wonder why the four of us are standing up here, rather than Bud... Well, for the past five months we have been going through a program called Storyline. Each time we met, we discussed elements of church, exploring what it means to us to be a follower of Christ.
The first Sunday we met, we were asked what a church is. We came up with several answers, each of them meaning something different to every one of us. A church is where you learn about God. It is a community of people of faith. An opportunity to learn about yourself, as well as learning about others. A church is a sense of belonging. It is home. It is a way to express yourself. A church is the people that bring it together, all sharing similar beliefs.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost: June 17, 2012
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
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SIGN UP NOW FOR ART CAMP! Deadline is today!
This summer the St. John’s Church School will hold an Art Camp for children ages 4 - 12. Camp will be from 8:30am—12:30pm starting on Monday, June 25th and ending on Friday, June 29th, 2012. The cost is $25 per child. Scholarships are available and St. John’s parishioners are free.
WHAT WILL WE DO AT ART CAMP YOU ASK? We will: Paint, Sculpt, Craft, Weave, Tie-Dye, Sing, Play Games, & Meet New Friends!
Registration forms can be printed from our website: “Church School”.
Friday, June 15th is the deadline for the next issue of St. John’s newsletter.
The end of the school year is a great time to “clean house!” Please check the lost and found in the parish hall before Monday, June 18th to find your lost treasures! Leftovers will be donated.
Whenever there are labeled leftover plates, dishes, etc. from events at St. John's, they are put in the East Narthex cupboard closest to the door. The top shelf is labeled for these items. Please be sure to check for your belongings.
This summer the St. John’s Church School will hold an Art Camp for children ages 4 - 12. Camp will be from 8:30am—12:30pm starting on Monday, June 25th and ending on Friday, June 29th, 2012. The cost is $25 per child. Scholarships are available and St. John’s parishioners are free.
WHAT WILL WE DO AT ART CAMP YOU ASK? We will: Paint, Sculpt, Craft, Weave, Tie-Dye, Sing, Play Games, & Meet New Friends!
Registration forms can be printed from our website: “Church School”.
Friday, June 15th is the deadline for the next issue of St. John’s newsletter.
The end of the school year is a great time to “clean house!” Please check the lost and found in the parish hall before Monday, June 18th to find your lost treasures! Leftovers will be donated.
Whenever there are labeled leftover plates, dishes, etc. from events at St. John's, they are put in the East Narthex cupboard closest to the door. The top shelf is labeled for these items. Please be sure to check for your belongings.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost: June 10, 2012
O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
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We are saddened to announce the death of Ann Garey, long-time administrator for St. John’s. There will be a memorial service for her at Christ Church, 1060 Chandler Rd. in Lake Oswego, on Friday, June 22 at 2 pm.
Update from the Rector Search Committee:
We have been meeting bi-weekly since mid-February and are making great progress! The Bishop’s office is receiving and pre-screening the applications and we expect to start receiving names in the next week or two.
We are fortunate to have Paula Franck as our Search Consultant and she has been a wonderful resource for us. Please keep the Search Committee in your prayers.
SIGN UP NOW FOR ART CAMP! Deadline is June 14th!
This summer the St. John’s Church School will hold an Art Camp for children ages 4 - 12. Camp will be from 8:30am—12:30pm starting on Monday, June 25th and ending on Friday, June 29th, 2012. The cost is $25 per child. Scholarships are available and St. John’s parishioners are free.
WHAT WILL WE DO AT ART CAMP YOU ASK? We will: Paint, Sculpt, Craft, Weave, Tie-Dye, Sing, Play Games, & Meet New Friends!
Update from the Rector Search Committee:
We have been meeting bi-weekly since mid-February and are making great progress! The Bishop’s office is receiving and pre-screening the applications and we expect to start receiving names in the next week or two.
We are fortunate to have Paula Franck as our Search Consultant and she has been a wonderful resource for us. Please keep the Search Committee in your prayers.
SIGN UP NOW FOR ART CAMP! Deadline is June 14th!
This summer the St. John’s Church School will hold an Art Camp for children ages 4 - 12. Camp will be from 8:30am—12:30pm starting on Monday, June 25th and ending on Friday, June 29th, 2012. The cost is $25 per child. Scholarships are available and St. John’s parishioners are free.
WHAT WILL WE DO AT ART CAMP YOU ASK? We will: Paint, Sculpt, Craft, Weave, Tie-Dye, Sing, Play Games, & Meet New Friends!
Monday, June 04, 2012
Sermon: Trinity Sunday, The Very Rev. Anthony Thurston
I suspect there is some of Nicodemus in most of us. He seems to belong to our age as much as he did to his own.
He was open to new ideas and possibilities and independent enough to wish to hear—to listen—to see Jesus.
And he was skeptical. He wanted straight answers. He was willing to take the risk of breaking step with his colleagues in the Sanhedrin to make up his own mind about Jesus. But he was cautious: he saw Jesus at night. He wanted to keep the stakes low; and he was reluctant to put his reputation on the line.
He was open to new ideas and possibilities and independent enough to wish to hear—to listen—to see Jesus.
And he was skeptical. He wanted straight answers. He was willing to take the risk of breaking step with his colleagues in the Sanhedrin to make up his own mind about Jesus. But he was cautious: he saw Jesus at night. He wanted to keep the stakes low; and he was reluctant to put his reputation on the line.
Friday, June 01, 2012
Readings for Trinity Sunday: June 3, 2012
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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