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Our Hope is in the Love that Endures.Our worship reminds us that God has loves us from the begin-

ning. We share, with the original apostles and with each other,

the meal that Jesus instituted on the night before he died. We

gather remembering that God so loved the world that he sent his

Son and that his Son gives us the new commandment to love

one another.excerpt from The Rector’s Message, p.2

Shepherd’s TableAugust 4Summer is a greattime to help out atthe Shepherd’s Table.Let Jo Kissenberthknow if you are ableto help.

Blessing BucketsAugust 20The OutreachCommittee will startcollecting items andfunds to fill BlessingBuckets.

Youth BreakfastAugust 21The first YouthBreakfast of the newschool year. Come toSt. John’s at 7:30 ambefore heading off toBMS or LHS.

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I N T H I S I S S U E

Message from the Rector

Blessing Buckets

Youth Happenings

Shepherd’s Table

Above: St. John’s and Main Street United Methodist Church folks taking the bus to go tubing on the James River

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A Message from the Rector The Very Rev. F. Wilson Brown

Dear friends in Christ,I am reflecting on life and thepassing of time. Here, at St.John’s, we have celebratedGraduation Sunday and triedsome small but noticeablechanges to our worship. Wecontinue to pray for and serve anumber of our dear ones who

are ill. Moreover we have endured the death of atleast three of our dear ones; Marilyn Rowe,Virginia Scott, and Louise Robertson.

My family has taken stock of some transitions. InJune we made a trip to a former congregation thatwe have not seen for twelve years. It was the firstplace I served as rector. Our children were bornthere. Much was the same though they have con-tinued on in mission and ministry. They honoredthe time we spent together and have built upon it.

In July Kara and I celebrated our 25th weddinganniversary and we went to Charlottesville to cele-brate her parents’ 60th anniversary. During thattime our eldest, Kate, had her 23rd birthday.(From Fiddler on the Roof, “I don’t remembergrowing older. When did they?”)

All these happenings and situation have gotten meto thinking about what is eternal and what is not.The apostle Paul, in his First Letter to theCorinthians, famously tells us that faith, hope, andlove abide — particularly love.

Love endures. That is the best part of beingChurch. We exist to share God’s love. We worshiptogether. We care for each other. We reach out tothe needs of the world in God’s name. Loveendures.

We do not endure. At least not in this world.Generations pass. Our ways of doing things comeand go. Institutions rise and fall. Even nationsflourish and wither.

We do things a certain way in the hope of pointingto God’s love. We come together on the Lord’sDay in a beautiful place. The architecture and ceremony combine to point us to the ancient,steadfast, majestic presence of God

Our worship reminds us that God has loved usfrom the beginning. We share, with the originalapostles and with each other, the meal that Jesusinstituted on the night before he died. We gatherremembering that God so loved the world that hesent his Son and that his Son gives us the newcommandment to love one another.

The movie, A Beautiful Mind, has been on TV afew times this summer. At the end of it the maincharacter says this:

“My quest has taken me through the physi-cal, the metaphysical, the delusional andback, and I have made the most importantdiscovery of my career... the most impor-tant discovery of my life. It is only in themysterious equations of love that any logi-cal reasons can be found.”

The Church exists to share God’s love. Ourstrength is in the love that endures. Our hope is inthe love that endures.

Grace and peace,—Wilson+

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The Vestry’s most recent monthly meeting washeld on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (There was nomeeting in July.) Wilson Brown called the meeting toorder at 6:05 pm and opened with prayer

• Lynchburg Restoration presented a comprehensiveslide show and proposal for cleaning and sealing thebrick work of the church. The proposal included anumber of repair items, including extensive repoint-ing, repair of stairs and walkways and various otheritems. The work would be done in two phases andwould take approximately two months. St. John’swould be responsible for removing or trimming backany landscaping that was too close to the buildingprior to the work being done.After the presentation, the Vestry briefly discussedthe best way to proceed. It was generally agreed thatthe work was important to the building maintenance,but that the cost was dramatic.The Vestry asked Jim Towner to get similar quotesfor the same scope of work from other sources. Jennyhas a contact in the field and will work with Jim to gethim some additional names of people who do thistype of work.• It was noted that Virginia Scott had left somefunds to St. John’s in her will. Lynn Scott had askedthat those funds be used for building upkeep andmaintenance.

• Heather Garrett reported that the income from thesale of the Dowling Property should be coming to St.John’s in the next few months.

Treasurer's Report: J.R. Rodes submitted hisreport in writing. The overall finances for May wereslightly improved from April, though revenue wasstill sluggish.

Senior Warden’s Report: Steve Wandrei reportedthat the service for Marilyn Rowe had gone well. He is working on getting installation informationfor the outside light for the stained glass window.

Junior Warden's Report: Jim Towner reportedthat the interior painting and plaster repair hadbeen completed.

Rector's Report: Wilson reported on the variouschanges in the service. He noted the change in sum-mer service time, the use of the Sanctus chimes andnew service music. He commended the congrega-tion on their flexibility and willingness to be open totrying new things. He will begin working on con-vening an open liturgy review to talk about what isworking and how to create worship that bringseveryone closer to God.He reported on his vacation time and continuingeducation time, and noted that he will be out of theoffice on leave for a week in July and week inSeptember.He noted his activities and pastoral care visits forthe month; including Lynchburg Clericus, BedfordChristian Ministries, a visit to Aiden House for itsdedication, and various visits to the ill in St. John’s,among other activities.

New Business: • none

Unfinished Business• The Action Items were reported on.

There were no committee reports and the meetingclosed with prayer at 7:45 pm.

Complete reports from the Rector, Treasurer and anyother officers or committees that are submitted inwriting are available at any time in the church officein an easily accessible binder. Anyone can come andlook at it at any time.

Respectfully Submitted,—Jenny Shutt, Recording Secretary

The Vestry Report Jenny Shutt, recording secretary

Next meeting: Wednesday, August 16, 6:00 pm

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Christian Formation Kara Wagner Brown

Vacation Bible School was great fun this year! Wejoined up again with Main Street United MethodistChurch to put on a program called “Maker FunFactory.” What a joy to see so many kids gatheredtogether to learn about God. We offer a hugeTHANK YOU you to Sherri Hodnett for coordi-nating the event with MSUMC and for putting thisprogram together for us. Our great group of volun-teers included Shannon McGuirk, Brenda & JimChurch, Cate Willis, Rebecca Mays, Kara WagnerBrown and Maya, Ella, Lyla and Chandra Schmehl.

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The Youth Groups from St. John’s and Main StreetMethodist floated down the James River on July 9th.Kids and adults gathered at Twin River Outfitters inBuchanan and spent afternoon relaxing on the river.It was the perfect way to spend a hot summer day.Our thanks to Amy Willis as well as leaders fromMSUMC, for organizing the trip.

Youth Group Pool Party—August 20In August, our third Sunday youth event with MainStreet Methodist Church will be a pool party andcook-out at the Bedford Country Club. Look fordetails coming in the weekly email update.

Youth Breakfast is Back!—August 21On Monday, August 21st, breakfast returns to St.John’s for the Youth Groups. We are thankful forthe youth leaders from Main Street UnitedMethodist Church, who prepare the breakfast.Middle and high school students are invited toshare a hearty meal at St. John’s before heading offto school. Join us and bring a friend at 7:30 am foreggs, meat, potatoes, pastries, fruit and beverages.

Youth Group

THANKS

Sherri !

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Vestry Person(s) of the Month VPOM August—Cathey BurksCathey Burks has been a mem-ber of St. John’s since movingto Bedford in 1988. During that time she has worked withthe Christian EducationCommittee and Coffee Hour

Hostess teams. Cathey is also one of the teachersfor our Youth Sunday School class. She wasappointed to the Vestry in June 2015 to serve theunfinished term of her husband, Winston.

Cathey has been an educator with Bedford CountyPublic Schools for many years, and currently servesas the Title I Coordinator and the InstructionalCoaches Supervisor for the Division. Recently shehave been involved with the larger community inseeking to understand and address the needs of thelower income strata of our local area.

She is married to Winston Burks and they havethree grown children—Anna, Kate, and Watts andtwo sons-in-law, and a soon-to-be daughter-in-law.

Fellowship Blu Ayers & Julia Baker

C O M M I T T E E S

August Coffee Team Schedule

August 6 Green

August 13 Guerin

August 20 Hodnett

August 27 Mays

Parish Concerns Rebecca Mays

Thanks to those of you willing to cook and bake forour freezer ministry even during the hot summer.With many of our members facing serious illnesseswe want to keep our pantry well stocked with mealsfor these dear ones and their families.

Please volunteer to add to this ministry by using thefoil pans on top of the freezer in the pantry (behindthe kitchen) and using the label with cookinginstructions as well as ingredients. Please contactRebecca Mays at 586-6799 if you have any ques-tions. Thank you.

Bedford Christian Ministries is asking for hamburger helper, tuna fish and boxed potatoproducts this month.

PLEASE place your donations in the basket atthe main entrance of the church so that theycan be blessed during the offertory. Thank you.

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Prayer List Name Prayer Concern Relation to St. John’s Ben Mays Cancer/pain issues Son of Bill MaysBeverly Briggs kidney issues Sister of Nancy StrachanElizabeth Everidge arthritis Sister of Mary Ann WilsonTom Brace cancer Brother in law of Mary SiegelMargaret Brace lupus Sister of Mary SiegelRon Beach Lymphoma Friend of Janet HardisonJacqueline Ellege Cancer Friend of Sherri HodnettEd Cobb Stroke Friend of Jim VestKathy Updike Brain Cancer Mother of Heather GarrettHelen Marie Graves Brain Cancer God Daughter of Nancy StrachanLeslie Tomlin Healing Sister of Jenny GreenEdie Spencer Heart Attack Sister of Janet HardisonWayne McRae Open Heart Surgery Friend of Mary and Charles SiegelMary Catherine Stout Health Concerns Cousin of Ellen WandreiDiane Murphy Severe back pain Family member of Barbara MurphyTammy Callen Lymphoma Friend of Liz NelmsAlica Hicks Colostomy Sister of Linnette HealyTom McAllister Depression Relative of Mary SiegelMarian Guckert Fractured back Friend of Revelle HamiltonBen Mayhew Coma Friend of Liz NelmsEsnidia Rinaldi Pancreatic Cancer Friend of Carol CrossJoanne Schaper Cancer Sister of Gail GuerinStephanie Sue Kennedy Recovery from surgery Sister of Linnette HealySamantha Mitchell Recovery from Surgery Friend of Meredith DooleyGail Corder Recovery from heart attack Family member of Barbara MurphyFarrar Puckett Cancer Friend of Ellen WandreiVirgil Wagner Stroke Father of Kara Wagner BrownColt Clark Kidney surgery Friend of Rhetta WatkinsMacKenzie McRae Collapsed lung Friend of Mary SiegelChristine Kennedy Surgery and breast cancer Friend of Pat RieleyBarry Slaughter Surgery and bladder cancer Friend of Pat RieleyPenny Clarke Radiation for breast cancer Friend of Pat RieleyJacob Olivera Recovery from burns Grandson of Pat NelsonMeda Hicks Diverticulitis Mother of Linnette HealyRita Walker Cancer Friend of Rick and Gail GuerinTia Robinson Surgery-Gall bladder Friend of Wandrei FamilyPeggy Gayle Alzheimers Friend of Judy WhiteheadWayne Zigler Cancer Friend of Laura RodesCornelia Poston Back issues Friend of Nancy StrachanSandy Robinson Lung Cancer Friend of Laura RodesJulia Roe Angus Transverse myelita/paralysis Friendof Ellen Wandrei

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Prayer List (continued) Name Prayer Concern Relation to St. John’s Tommy Greco Bypass Surgery Friend of Sara NowlinBob Chevalier Parkinson’s Disease Friend of St. John’sLaura Rodes Cancer Member of St. John’sChris Nelson Illness Member of St. John’sJim Hueber Recovery from Heart Surgery Member of St. John’sPeyton Brown Cancer Member of St. John’s Alan Pipkin Pancreatic Cancer Member of St. John’sSherri Hodnett Recovery from surgery Member of St. John’sBrenda Church Healing Member of St. John’sShannon McGuirk Ear Implant Member of St. John’sMike Moldenhauer Recovery from surgery Member of St. John’sRandee Beckman Broken Leg and ankle Member of St. John’sGlenn Ayers Recovery from surgery Member of St. John’sCheryl Miller Recovery from ankle surgery Member of St. John’sRick Guerin Stem cell surgery in August Member of St. John’sDon Rowe Recovery from surgery Member of St. John’sCarol Cross Illness Member of St. John’sCarol Cook Surgery Member of St. John’sPete Thomas Acute Myeloid Leukemia Member of St. John’s

Elderly Homebound Virginia Philbrick Nina West Ella Justice Tempe Davis Val Walker

Serving in the US Military Jake Chris Woodward (Coast Guard) Ben Melton (Texas) P.J. Walerko (Okinawa) Jeff Henderson John Bailey Nicholas Sites (Navy)

The Bedford Community For Bedford County Social Services as they work to support families and children.

Diocese of Leeds For our companion parish, St. James, Crossroads.

Our Country & the World For national, state and local government. For Peace. For an end to violence, especially the crimes of ISIS. For the Middle East and the Holy Land.

Daughters of the King Louise Pipkin, president

The Motto of the Order

For His SakeI am but one, but I am one.

I cannot do everything, but I can do something.What I can do, I ought to do.

What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.Lord, what will you have me do?

Contact Jenny Shutt with prayer requests

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Head 'em Up and Move 'em Out—Blessing Buckets project begins August 20th

Some of you may remember Trail boss Gil Favorgiving these instructions to the cowhands at thebeginning of the trail drive on the old TV showRawhide. These instructions might also apply togetting the trucks loaded with emergency supplieson the road as soon as news of a disaster hasreached the headquarters of God's Pit Crew inDanville, Virginia. The trucks carry BlessingBuckets to distribute to victims of disasters includ-ing tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes.God's Pit Crew reports delivering over 11,000 buck-ets to victims of disasters since November, 2015.

The buckets contain lifesustaining essentials suchas toothbrushes, tooth-paste, water, deodorant,toilet paper, flashlights ,etc. The crew's mission isto deliver hope, healing

and restoration to hurting people in times of crisis.One victim who received a Blessing Bucket said, “Itbrought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart toknow there is still faith and humanity in this world”.

The Outreach Committee is again asking membersof St. John's to help those in need by filling aBlessing Bucket for God's Pit Crew. Empty bucketswith a list of supplies needed to fill it will be avail-able in the Parish Hall starting Sunday, August 20and all buckets will be due back by September 17.If you prefer, you can donate money and Girl ScoutTroop 525 has volunteered to do the shopping and

packing for you. God's Pit Crew says it costs $35 tofill a bucket. You can give a check made out to St.John’s with a notation of “Blessing Buckets” on thememo line or you can take a bucket and fill it your-self. Either way, you will be helping to deliver hopeand caring to victims of disasters in a hurting world.St. John's is aiming to fill 40 buckets this time solet's 'get ready to “Head those trucks up and move'em out.”

To read more about Blessing Buckets and God’s PitCrew visit their website by clicking here.

Shepherd's TableIt was the pleasure of our volunteers to serve ourguests, which numbered 84, a special lunch on July7, 2017. Our menu consisted of fried chicken, pota-to salad, baked beans, dinner rolls, milk, lemonadeand a variety of ice creams for dessert. Everyoneenjoyed the menu and comradery. We were happyto have Wilson join us for a visit on this day. It wasgood to welcome him.

Our volunteers include Jo Bell, Kathie Childers,Gail Guerin, Linnette Healy, Jim Hueber, EvelynJohnson, Jo Kissenberth, Rebecca Mays, CherylMiller, Marylin Sites, Dawn Spencer and JudyWhitehead. Many thanks to those who gave of theirtime and to those who donated money and/or foodto this worthy cause.

Our next meal will be Friday, August 4, and wewould love to have many hands to help. Please con-sider your time and talent to give to our neighborswho are less fortunate than us. Please contact JoKissenberth 540-425-4599 to volunteer. We needyour help as we try to make the time spent at theShepherd’s Table a rewarding one for both ourguests and ourselves.

—submitted by Cheryl Miller & Jo Kissenberth

Community Outreach Kathie Childers

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Next Shepherd’s Table: Friday, August 4

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Around St. John’s The 5th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition atThe Bower Center will run from July 25 throughAugust 26th. 89 artists from 16 states submitted249 works. The juror, Halide Salam, from RadfordUniversity selected 94 works from 55 artists to beincluded. Revelle Hamilton had three paintingsselected for the exhibition. August’s Second Fridayreception will be on August 11 from 5 to 8 pm. B

Best Wishes to Kelly & Brandon Butler as theyanxiously await the birth of Baby Butler at the endof August/beginning of September. B

We are delighted to report that our parish Facebookwritings of our own Jenny Shutt have been recog-nized by a wider audience than St. John’s. Thanks toher, St. John’s page has nearly four times as manyfollowers as our average Sunday attendance. TheEpiscopal Church Foundation and their VestryPapers publication recently invited Jenny to writean article for them. Her article, entitled “Facebookfor Small Churches” appeared in their July issue. Ifyou haven’t had a chance to read it, click here. Jennyhas done a wonderful job expanding St. John’ssocial media presence, and reaching people beyondour membership. Thanks Jenny! B

We are sorry to learn of the death of Jay McDanielfrom his surviving brother Bruce earlier this sum-mer. We have been unable to obtain any specificdetails but will hope to find more information. B

We rejoice with the family of Don Rowe on thereports of his 10 hour stomach surgery at WakeForest on July 24th. He had been told the surgerymight last 14 hours but only took 10!We are keeping him in our prayers during his hospi-tal stay of about two weeks until he can return home.Our thoughts go out to Emily Sitzlerwho is withher father in North Carolina, and David Rowe andsister-in-law Barbara Murphy are at home. B

Our special thoughts & prayers go out to Pete &Gail Thomas as he begins treatment in Lynchburgfor acute myeloid Leukemia. B

Rick & Gail Guerin had their memorable trip toAlaska knowing that he would begin the stem cellreplacement surgery in August at the University of

Virginia hospital. Know we are surrounding you andyour family in prayers and with good wishes and willmiss seeing Rick in the choir for several weeks. B

Laura Rodes keeps St. John’s up to date on herprogress and new medicines in her Facebook entrieswhich are interesting. She is currently in a new clini-cal trial at UVA and reports “feeling stronger” whileshe learns how to balance the different pain medsand drugs and how to minimize their side affects.She has also been back to a little grass cutting. B

Nancy & Danny Johnson are celebrating anotherwonderful weekend of “Horse & Hound” at theirfarm and orchard. Pictures of the weekend are onthe bulletin board at the rear entrance near theParish Hall (near the kitchen), giving us a glimpseof the 3,000 people who enjoyed the festivities. B

Prayers for a speedy recovery to Alan & LouisePipkin who have both come down with the flu. Wehope you are feeling better soon! B

Thirty+ years ago Cheryl Miller was driving herson’s dirt bike when she hit the front brake on agravel road was thrown off. The bike landed on herfoot. That injury returned in later years asdeterioration of her ankle and the talus. After yearsof injections and ankle wraps, it became so bad thatsurgery was indicated. She talked with DannyJohnson about his ankle replacement and made anappointment with his doctor at Duke. The doctorsaid that her talus was too bad to handle a replace-ment, but another doctor was trying new and differ-ent surgeries. This doctor had only done three ofthe combined (ankle and talus) surgeries which sherequired. On July 11th, Cheryl became the forthperson in the world to have this surgery. So fareverything is going well, though she reports: “ Wehave a bit of a journey in front of us. David is agreat nurse, with his help and the Good Lord's sup-port I am feeling good about the outcome! The sup-port, prayers and cards from St. John's is soappreciated.” B

Please send your contributions to “Around St. John’s” to Chandra Schmehl at stjohnsnewsletter@verizon.net.

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August 2017C A L E N D A R

SUNDAY WEDNESDAYMONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FR IDAY SATURDAY

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Pentecost Nine

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:30 am Lemonade on the Lawn

Pentecost Ten

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 am Lemonade on the Lawn noon Youth Group Tubing

Pentecost Eleven

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 am Lemonade on the Lawn noon Youth Group Pool Party @ BCC

Pentecost Twelve

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 am Lemonade on the Lawn 2:00 pm Girl Scouts

12:15 pm Holy Eucharist

10:30 am DOK Meeting

Shepherd’s Table

8:00 pmN.A. Meeting

8:00 pmN.A. Meeting

8:00 pmN.A. Meeting

First Day of School

8:00 pmN.A. Meeting

7:00 pmAdult Choir

7:00 pmAdult Choir

7:00 pmAdult Choir

7:00 pmAdult Choir

BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

B I R T H D A Y S & A N N I V E R S A R I E S

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12:15 pm Holy EucharistHealing Service

7:00 pmAdult Choir

Aug 3 David RoweNate Willis

Aug 4 Nancy HenryAug 5 Carol Cross

Langley Weber, Jr.Aug 6 Evelyn JohnsonAug 8 Marsh BakerAug 9 Bethany Duncan

Aug 10 Gavin WeberAug 13 Beth Bagley

Heather GarrettAug 16 Shannon McGuirkAug 19 Ricky GuerinAug 20 Meredith Dooley

Clarence WatkinsAug 21 Jim VestAug 22 Abbey Walker

Aug 24 Shannon JohnsonJim Towner

Aug 25 Lizbeth LaurrellAug 26 Marge RuckerAug 28 Kathie Childers

Debbie WeberAug 30 Kristy Waff

Emmy Weber

Aug 12 Robbie &Meredith Dooley

Aug 22 Charles & JanetHardison

Aug 22 Bill & Ann LinkousAug 30 Ron & Carol Martin

6:00 pmVestry Meeting

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5:00 pmPEO Meeting

5:00 pmBedford FreeClinic Program

7:30 am Youth Breakfast

12:15 pm Holy EucharistHealing Service

12:15 pm Holy Eucharist

12:15 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday School

& Adult ForumClasses

resume on Sept 10

The StaffThe Very Rev. F. Wilson Brown, Jr. . . . . . . . . Rector . . . . . . . . . .email: wbrownstjohns@verizon.net

The Rev. Carol Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacon

The Rev. Kay Waff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacon

Mary Anne Eubank . . . . . . . Organist/Choir Director

Jenny Shutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . .email: jshuttstjohns@verizon.net

Madalin Danieley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nursery Attendant

Tracey Goff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sexton

Sunday Services8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Eucharist Rite I9:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday School/Choir Practice

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .classes for preschool through high school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and Adult Forum10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Eucharist Rite II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1st Sunday, Rite I)11:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Social Hour

Wednesday Service12:15 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Eucharist Rite II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Healing Services 1st & 3rd Wednesdays)

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The Vestry 2017Steve Wandrei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior WardenJim Towner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior WardenKim Nowlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of the VestryJ. R. Rodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerPete Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Treasurer

Members: Julia Baker Cathey Burks Heather Garrett Rick Guerin Mel Nowlin Don Rowe Chandra Schmehl Wendy Witt

Vestry Person of the Month for August: Cathey Burks

Submit Newsletter articlesto Chandra Schmehl by email at stjohnsnewsletter@verizon.net

September Deadline: Sunday, August 20, 2017