FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN Children are always welcome in church. However, we have a nursery attendant available from 8:40 – 12:40 on the lower level. Parent volunteers are needed! There is also a ‘Crying Corner’ in the Atrium. At the entrance to the church there are Children’s activity bags and worship related activity bulletins. Ask the ushers for more details.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – Classes from 10:15-11a.m. in the Education Wing: Grades Pre-K—K meet in the Purple Room, grades 1-3 Green Room (downstairs), grades 4-5 Music & Movement Room (downstairs), 6th – 12th meet in the Barn. Maps are on the Information table in the Atrium and posted on some bulletin boards -- or simply ask someone!
EVENING PRAYER EACH WEEKNIGHT DURING LENT IN ST JOHN’S CHAPEL The services continue each weekday, Monday through Friday during Lent at 6:00 PM.
ADULT EDUCATION. There will be Adult Education today Sunday, February 28th. Fr. David will present and offer for discussion the Lectionary lessons for today, delving into the deeper meanings and issues surrounding these lessons and connections between them. Next week: Philip Conti and the other men who have just returned from a weekend spiritual retreat will be telling us about their experiences.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY will meet on Monday, March 1st at 7:00pm in the conference room. We still need some more teachers and help with the Youth group. Anyone interested in helping out is encouraged to attend. Any questions please contact Marianne Broere at 890-7670 or broereflot@aol.com.
LENTEN SCHOOL 2010 The dates of this year’s school are these Tuesdays in March: 2, 9, 16 and 23. This year’s host parish is St. Matthew’s in Westerville. More information and Registration Forms are in the Atrium. Father David and Nancy Elkington will be two of the presenters. Questions should be addressed to The Rev. Cricket Park at 614-766-2664 or cbpark@aol.com.
LAY WEEDERS AND GARDENERS: Everyone is invited to our annual meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Undercroft to rejoice in the tasks we have been given to do and to plan for the coming growing season. Questions? Call Ellen Stukenberg at 885-8522
AED FUNDRAISER UPDATE: the fundraiser to purchase Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AED) was able to raise $200. Although this amount is not enough to buy an AED, it is a start. If you would like to donate further please write your check to St. John’s with AED on the memo line. Your assistance could save a life. Thanks to Lynn Gervais-Weinle for organizing and managing this event.
THE MARCH SATURDAY SUPPER will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 6 in Kilbourne Hall and will be hosted by Mary Bailey and Miriam Utter. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy an Irish-themed evening. An Irish main dish and Irish background music will be provided. Who knows, we may even have an Irish sing-along or an Irish game. Please bring an "Irish" appetizer, side dish, salad, bread, dessert or beverage to share. Hint: You can pass off just about any dish as Irish if it has a bit of green in it. Please RSVP to Mary Bailey at (614) 854-9907; or to Miriam Utter at (614) 436-7427. Please let us know what you're bringing and how many will be attending. Erin go bragh! Mary Bailey
MARCH ECW – ECW will meet on Tuesday, March 9th at noon in Kilbourne Hall. Please bring a passing dish for the potluck. A representative from CHOICES will discuss the problems of domestic violence and ways we can help. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, March 8th, 846-5180. Pam Gilliam
KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – A Kairos Prison Ministry weekend planned for March 18 – 21 is short volunteers. This critical ecumenical ministry focuses on developing Christian Community within the prison. There are nearly 200 interested inmates which emphasizes the importance of having the full compliment of team and candidates on each weekend. Team meetings have already started, so if you are available to serve please contact Rev. Craig Foster as soon as possible at 740.369.1361 or cfos@columbus.rr.com.
ST. JOHN’S FRIENDSHIP DINNER IS COMING! Starting in March, St. John’s is going to offer a community meal on the last Thursday of each month for members of the community that are in need of a free meal. The first meal will be on Thursday March 25th and will begin at 6:30. The meal will be free to anyone that shows up and initially the menu will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, fruit, milk, juice, water, coffee and tea. If you would like to help with the meal by providing food, making a cash donation or assisting with service, please contact John Pascoe at 614-888-3471 or johncpascoe@gmail.com, Joan Bird - 614-327-8646 or joan_bird@att.net or the church office at 846-5180.
ERD/HAITI REFUND UPDATE: Thank you parishioners. With your contributions, St. John’s will be able to send $1,847.33 to Episcopal Relief and Development for people of Haiti. Thank you especially to the children and adult leaders of Children’s Church (9 AM) for initiating the project.
SUGGESTED GROCERY ITEM to bring for the needy next week is cereal. Deposit your donations in the baskets in the church entryway. Donations go to Worthington Food Pantry & Resource Center and Gladden House Pantry in Franklinton.
EL HOGAR MINISTRIES -Mr. Lazaro Juarez, the Executive Director, St. Mary’s Technical Institute, Honduras, will speak during Adult Ed. on Sunday, March 14th about the experiences and challenges of directing the training of the young men at the Institute which is part of El Hogar Ministries. Last October, twelve people, most from St. John’s Church, visited El Hogar Ministries in Honduras, including Mr. Juarez and the young men being educated at the Technical Institute. Please give him a warm welcome and come to hear him speak and answer questions. St. John Church’s next El Hogar mission event to Honduras is August 14-21 2010.
IN THE GARDEN:
Our next luncheon at Trinity to feed the homeless is March 14th. We
will serve chili, crackers and fruit along with toppings for the chili such as
sour cream and cheese. If you are interested in making a donation, please let
Leslie Smith know at 284-2689. Please, please let me know if
you are bringing food to donate so I can be sure to pick it up at the church. In
the past, some fruit has been left at the church for this ministry and the
outreach committee has not been aware of the donation until the next day. As
always, if you would like to come downtown and help serve, we always welcome
the help! Leslie Smith, on behalf of the Outreach Committee
SAINTS AND SINNERS GROUP (AKA 20’s AND 30’s) Our next Simple Supper will be held on Sunday, March 14th. Each dinner will also be linked with a group in need we would like to serve. Please email us at saintsandsinners group@gmail.com for more information or a calendar of events. Please plan to join us. ~Lisa and Carrie
KAIROS
PRISON MINISTRY WEEKEND March 18 – 21 A Kairos Prison Ministry team is
preparing for a weekend at the Franklin County Pre-Release Center for women.
Sue Speer, a St. John’s member, is part of this team. She is asking us to
participate by praying during the weekend or by making cookies. A sign up sheet
for this prayer vigil will be on the table in the Atrium. Please sign up to
pray for a specific time during the weekend. A significant part of the
experience for the women is the knowledge that many Christian brothers and
sisters are praying for them. Please don’t forget to include the team members in
your prayers too! Also – many dozens of home baked cookies will be taken into
the prison as a visible sign of love and caring from the outside world. If you
would like to bake some cookies, instructions will be on the table in the
Atrium. The last cookie pick-up will be Sunday, March 14th. If you
have any questions please contact Sue Speer at 267-5867.
HIS PLACE DINNER, ST. JOHN’S COLUMBUS - Our parish is providing the meal at St. John’s Columbus on Wednesday, March 24. You can help by making one or two chicken casseroles. It’s easy! Pans and recipes are available in the atrium. Casseroles are due back to the church on Sunday, March 21. In addition, we need volunteers to set up, serve and clean up the day of the dinner. It’s easy and it’s great fellowship. To volunteer, please contact Mary Wachtel, mwachtel@vfc-oh.org or 614.784.1450.
CHOICES PROJECT The mission of CHOICES is to interrupt the cycle of domestic violence in this community and advocate for social change. February donations suggestions are children's arts and crafts supplies, construction paper, bubbles, stickers and sticker books (please avoid any themes that may promote violence). Please place your items in the marked basket in the atrium throughout the month of February Volunteers are needed to drop donations off at the CHOICES business office. If you would be able to help, please contact Pam Gilliam at (614) 846-8141 or at awenasa320@yahoo.com.
PARENTS OF THE PARISH! Please check out the Youth Group bulletin board for the dates for Family Camp at Procter Camp & Conference Center scheduled for this summer. There are three weekends scheduled and it would be great to have some St. John’s families go together. If interested, please email Lynn Gervais Weinle at snowbird13@hotmail.com.
YOUTH GROUP JOB LISTINGS – New addition to the Youth News Board. If you would like to add your child, please email Lynn Gervais Weinle at snowbird13@hotmail.com. All babysitters listed are Red Cross certified.
ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK? If so please join the St. John’s, Worthington group
online. You can stay up to date on events at St. John’s, connect with friends
or view photos of parish events. Visit www.Facebook.com and do a search for St.
John's Episcopal in Worthington, OH, to get connected. John Wyman
YOUTH TRIP TO THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL: The Diocese is sponsoring an adult trip to the National Cathedral in Washington DC for “Ohio Day” Fri-Sun, April 23-25, 2010. St. Patrick’s in Dublin is organizing a Youth trip (open to youth in 8th grade or above unless accompanied by a parent) to DC at the same time. Fliers are up around the church; we hope to fill a 12-passenger van and will get a second if necessary. St. Pat’s will provide one male & one female chaperone. St. John’s will be sending at least one adult if there is at least one youth going from St. John’s. Travel from St. Pat’s is Friday, April 23 by 4pm; return Sunday, April 25 by 10pm. The hotel is the Crowne Plaza (double occupancy) in Silver Spring; visiting the Cathedral, DC Mall and Arlington Cemetery on Saturday, Sunday worship at the Cathedral. The cost is $200/person including dinner on Sat night (you pay for other meals). Scholarships are available – see Frs. Philip or David. To register you need to complete a Youth Event form and send in the payment by Wed Mar 31st.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2010
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Budget |
Actual |
Variance |
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REVENUES |
44,066 |
59,966 |
15,900 |
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EXPENSES |
46,199 |
45,158 |
1,041 |
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NET INCOME |
(2,133) |
14,808 |
16,941 |
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FLOWER DONOR – This week’s altar flowers were given by.
THIRD SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS –beverages and other refreshments following the 7:45 a.m. & 6:00 PM service. If you attend one of these services, please plan to stay and enjoy the fellowship. Assistance in hosting the “Third Sunday Refreshments” is always needed, please contact Christine Arnold at 267-2124!
ONGOING OUTREACH PROJECT - Kroger grocery stores in this area have a Community Rewards program for which St. John’s Church has signed up. Every time you shop at Kroger a percentage of your purchases will be credited to St. John’s account. Members of the Outreach committee will be handing out instruction sheet for signing up. Joan Bird
NAME TAGS are available year round! Just call the church office at 846-5180 and one will be made for you. If you have ordered a name tag check for it on the green and tan fabric screen located in the Atrium.
ATTENTION KNITTERS Help knit watchcaps for our troops in Afghanistan. Directions and a sample cap are on the table in the atrium. Feel free to take a pattern, make a dark knit cap to keep our soldiers warm this winter, and return it to church. Operation Buckeye will send these warm caps to our troops as fast as we can turn them out. Thanks, and happy knitting! Questions? Call Kathy Hall at 888-1933.
The Mission of St. John’s Church is to bring all people to unity with God and each other in Christ by:
W Praying, worshipping, celebrating the sacraments and striving to discern God’s will for us.
W Studying God’s Word and Works in creation and community to prepare for our ministries.
W Restoring and renewing ourselves for ministry through rest & recreation.
W Proclaiming the Gospel, promoting justice, peace and love by individual and community outreach through the stewardship of God’s gifts.
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WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE |
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Sunday |
7:45 AM |
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I |
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9:00 AM |
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Holy Eucharist, Rite II |
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11:15 AM |
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Holy Eucharist, Rite II |
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6:00 PM |
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Holy Eucharist, Rite II |
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Wednesday |
10:00 AM |
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I & Bible Study |
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6:30 PM |
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TTENTION
PARENT’S of Infants and Toddlers. Kelly is our paid
nursery attendant. She is in the nursery from 8:45AM until 12:30PM.
(She is there in-between the services during Adult and Children’s
Education!) A portable alert system is available in case your child
should need his or her parent! Volunteers to assist Kelly are always
needed. If interested, please sign up in the nursery. The nursery is
located on the lower level, just steps below the atrium.
A NEW DIRECTORY PAGE IS AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE IN THE ATRIUM.
BAPTISMS - Fr. Philip is trying to schedule all baptisms on those dates dictated by the Book of Common Prayer. If you wish to be baptized or if you have a child to be baptized, please call Fr. Philip.
WANT TO BE ON THE MAILING LIST? Please contact Vicky at the church office: 846-5180 or stjohnsworthinullngton@amernullitech.nenullt and give her your name, address, phone number and e-mail.
St. John’s Flower Guild Anyone wishing to give flowers for a memorial, a celebration or a thanksgiving please sign your name and phone number on the calendar in the Atrium.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH IN WORTHINGTON
AND PARTS ADJACENT
www.stjohnsworthington.org
Office Hours: 9:15 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-4:15 PM
Parish Phone: 614-846-5180 Parish Fax: 614-846-1564
Parish General E-mail: stjohnswortnullhington@amernullitech.nnullet
The Rev. Philip, Rector ext. 302
stjohnsnullrector@ameritnullech.nenullt (614) 519-8698 (for pastoral care emergencies)
The Rev. David, Assistant to the Rector, stjnullohnsar@amernullitech.nnullet
The Rev. Abby, Assisting Priest
The Rev. Jackie, Deacon