St. John’s Episcopal Church E-Newsletter
9 January 2008
Called by God to be a Community that hears
God’s word and does God’s work
TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE:
Fr.
Michael’s Message
By-Law
change
Activities
Men’s
Ministry
Epiphany
Report
Game
Night Jan. 16
Potluck
Hosts/hostesses
Youth
Group Events
Calendar
Liturgy
Ministries
Contact Us
FR. MICHAEL’S MESSAGE
Below are some notes from Fr. Michael
about upcoming Adult forums.
Please note that there is NO Adult Forum scheduled for 13
January.
I would like to recommend that we have a “committee
Sunday’ (as we have done before) on 20 January.
The Worship Committee had some ideas about the need to talk
things over with lectors. Please promote the 9:30 time on Sunday, 20
January, as a “committee work time”. Lectors will meet in the
library for an “in-service” training. If other committee
chairs will contact Betsy or Peg so they can post the location of any other “in-service”
meetings.
27 January is Annual Meeting—that IS the Adult
Forum. (Topics: finances, Youth Discernment team, Outreach task force,
by-law amendments, & elections)
3 February: thoughts on entering Lent.
Sunday mornings in Lent: the parables in the Gospel of
Matthew.
The Lenten Soup Suppers will be Bible Study of the Gospel of
Matthew.
Soup at 6 p.m., program at 6:30,
Compline at 7:30—more or less.
The elementary aged youth will also be talking about the
Gospel of Matthew.
Jr. & Sr. Youth will be working on Stations.
Proposed By-Law Change to Article III,
Section 2
The by-law change will be voted on at the Annual Meeting,
January 27, 2008
Proposal
The Youth Ministry Discernment Team, in conjunction with our
vision and recommendations for incorporating our young people into all aspects
of church life, propose that the By-Laws of St. John’s Episcopal Church
be changed to bring them into accord with the Canons of the Diocese of
Minnesota and the Canons of the Episcopal Church. Currently, Article III,
Section 2 of our parish By-Laws reads: “There shall be nine Vestry
Members who shall be qualified voters of this parish and at least eighteen years of age…”
We propose that the By-Laws be changed to read: “There
shall be nine Vestry Members who shall be Adult Communicants in Good Standing
in this parish in accordance with the Canons of the Church and the
Diocese.”
Or alternatively: “There shall be nine Vestry
Members who shall be qualified voters of this parish and at least sixteen (16)
years of age.”
The rationale for this change is posted in the Parish Hall.
ACTIVITIES
Something New: The
beginning of a Men's Ministry is
in the works! Our goal is to create an environment for Jesus that men
wish to join. What does that mean? It's too early to tell, other
than we're starting out with small group meetings. We'll keep you posted
on our activities and progress! If you can't wait, feel free to ask any
adult male.... Scott P.
EPIPHANY
Thank you to all of the children who helped tell the Gospel story on Epiphany
through pantomime. Since the pageant in December, we have been waiting
for the wise men to arrive in Bethlehem. On Sunday they made their way to
honor baby Jesus!
Following the service an Epiphany lunch was served, games were played and the
lintels of the doorways of the parish hall were marked. Try to figure out
the meaning of the code! The hi-light of the event was eating the cupcake-cake
and finding the treasures hidden inside! The cake was made by Maggie
Powers. She hid five items that were found by:
Margaret M. Crown She
will have recognition and success in 2008.
Jill F.
Cup Watch for a special
blessing.
Peter S. Coin
You may have a prosperous turn.
Rita B. Ring
Look for a laving promise
Mary L. Bean
Monarch of the Feast and the host of the Epiphany Party of 2009!! Mary
chose Ric S. as her
co-Monarch for the day.
GAME NIGHT
The next game night will be held on Wed. Jan.
16 from 6-7:30. Come for pizza and fellowship! Games are
provided, but feel free to bring your own. Please sign up in the parish
hall. ALL ages are welcome. This is a wonderful way to spend time
with family and friends. See you there,
Nancy
WANTED!!
Hosts/Hostesses needed for our monthly
potlucks. There is a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall. Please
consider being a part of this ministry at St. John's. Questions?? Contact
Dorothy P. or Brenda B.
YOUTH GROUP February events: Shrove
Tuesday, Feb 5th, Pancake supper, starting at 5:30.
Ski trip to Duluth on Feb. 16th and 17th. More info to come!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan 7 –
17 Fr. Michael on vacation
Thu
9 Department of Indian
Works (Diocesan) Meeting 10 – 3
Fri & Sat, 11 & 12 Youth Retreat at
House of Prayer
Sat 12 St.
Cloud Suzuki Gathering 9 am – 11 am.
Sun
13 8:30 Morning Prayer
10:30 Hymn sing and Morning Prayer
Thu
17 Vestry Meeting, 6 pm
Sun
27 9:30 Eucharist
Annual Meeting & potluck follows service
Mon – Fri, 28-Feb 1 Home Delivered Meals
Liturgy
Ministers 13 Jan 8:30
AM Morning Prayer 10:30
AM
Chalice
Ministers NA NA
Readers
Mary B. & Kathy W. Mary
M.
Acolytes NA
NA
Accompanist
Denise
B.
Altar
Guild
Kathy W. & Jack
Coffee Phoebe
& Louise
Communion Bread
NA
Hospitality
Ministers
Marie &
Phoebe
Offering
Recorders
Myra & Nancy
Ushers
Carrie & Susan
Cleaning
Team Louise
& Nancy
CONTACT US!
Sunday Services are at 8:30 and 10:30.
Father Michael's office hours are Monday
through Wednesday afternoons and other days and evenings by appointment.
Rector’s e-mail: rector@stjohns-episcopalchurch.org
The Secretary's office hours are usually
Tuesday and Wednesday 9 to 3 and Friday 9 to noon.
Office e-mail: office@stjohns-episcopalchurch.org
Web Address: www.stjohns-episcopalchurch.org