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The Clothing Bank is in need of children's clothing, all sizes.
Volunteers needed to help with community dinners once a month. Sign up in Hosea Hall or contact Cindy Sullivan
When you shop for groceries, consider purchasing a box of crackers or a jug of non-refrigerated juice to contribute to The Food Bank. Bring it to church and put it on the stage and it will be taken to The Food Bank.
Claire Wilson will be taking care of the Kroger Cards. She will be in the Parish Hall on Sundays between services for anyone needing a card. St. John’s receives a percentage of all monies charged to these cards!
Altar Flowers
Would you like to remember a special someone or occasion with flowers on the altar? Sign-up board on display by the coffee pot in Hosea Hall or contact Cindy Kinkead.
Worship Schedule
Sundays
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II St. Mary’s Chapel
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:15-10:50 Parish Breakfast and Christian Education for children and youth
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II
*Nursery Care provided
Wednesdays
Morning Prayer 10 AM St. Mary’s Chapel
Holy Eucharist and Healing Service 5:30 PM St. Mary’s Chapel
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About St. John's
St. John's is a community of faith centered on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, striving to reflect the command of our Lord that we love one another. In our worship and life together we intentionally welcome all people, care for one another, feed the hungry, tend the sick, and serve as a home for those seeking God's love.
At St. John's we believe we are challenged by God to become what He wants us to be. We hope you will find St. John's Episcopal Church a place where you, too, are refreshed and renewed spiritually. We Believe..
Letter from Fr. Philip Linder
Beloved
The very first time I really heard that word was behind the altar of St. Martin in the Fields in Atlanta, Georgia. I was the brand new Assistant Rector/Youth Minister at my first celebration of the Holy Eucharist in that wonderful church. The Reverend Martin Dewey Gable, affectionately known as “Father Gable,” was the celebrant—I was his deacon. Father Gable held the paten and chalice up to the people just before communion, and looking into their eyes announced, Beloved, these are the gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
The dictionary defines beloved as, dearly loved.
We hear this word dramatically proclaimed by God from the heavens, as John baptizes Christ in the Jordan River in the opening verses of Mark’s gospel. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. (Mark 1:10-11) God announces for all to hear that the Father dearly loves Jesus. And in so doing, in our relationship through Christ to God, we too become children of the Father that are dearly loved. Yet, this can be a very difficult truth for us to practically understand and live into each day. What does it mean if God considers you to be beloved in his eyes? More