Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The Second Sunday after Christmas Day Sunday, January 04, 2015 St. John’s Episcopal Church Ocean Springs, Mississippi Welcome to St. John’s. We are very glad you have joined us for worship today. Today’s liturgy, from the Book of Common Prayer, is printed here for your convenience. The lessons are taken from the Holy Bible (New Revised Standard Version) and are printed here for your convenience, as are the hymns. Unless otherwise noted, all hymns are from the Hymnal 1982. Silence is kept, beginning with the voluntary. Please silence all electronic devises. Organ Voluntary To shepherds as they watched by night Paul Manz At the sound of the bell, all stand.
Transcript
Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
The Second Sunday after Christmas Day Sunday, January 04, 2015
St. John’s Episcopal Church Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Welcome to St. John’s. We are very glad you have joined us for worship today.
Today’s liturgy, from the Book of Common Prayer, is printed here for your convenience. The lessons are taken from the Holy Bible (New Revised Standard Version) and are printed here for your convenience, as are the hymns. Unless otherwise noted, all hymns are from the Hymnal 1982.
Silence is kept, beginning with the voluntary. Please silence all electronic devises.
Organ Voluntary To shepherds as they watched by night Paul Manz
At the sound of the bell, all stand.
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Angels, from the realms of glory Hymnal 93
All standing, the Celebrant says
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The first verse of the following is sung, all standing
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All glory be to God on high Hymnal 421
Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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First Reading Jeremiah 31:7-14
All sit.
A Reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah.
Thus says the Lord: “Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, ‘Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel. See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, ‘He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock.’ For the Lord has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him. They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the Lord, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again. Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow. I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty,” says the Lord.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
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Psalm
Remain seated.
Psalm 84:1-8
Quam dilecta! 1 How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD of hosts! *
My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
2 The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; * by the side of your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God.
3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! * they will always be praising you.
4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! * whose hearts are set on the pilgrims’ way.
5 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, * for the early rains have covered it with pools of water.
6 They will climb from height to height, * and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.
7 LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; * hearken, O God of Jacob.
8 Behold our defender, O God; * and look upon the face of your Anointed.
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Second Reading Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. All stand.
Love came down at Christmas Hymnal 84
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Holy Gospel Matthew 2:13-15,19-23
All stand.
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to . People Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the wise men had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, “Out of Egypt I have called my son.” When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.” Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, he went away to the district of Galilee. There he made his home in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, “He will be called a Nazorean.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon The Rev. Dr. Charles Hawkins
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Nicene Creed
All stand.
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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Prayers of the People
All stand or kneel.
Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Silence
The People may add their own petitions.
Celebrant concludes,
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Confession of Sin
All kneel.
The Deacon then says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence.
Minister and People
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The Priest stands and says
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
Peace
All stand.
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
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Holy Communion The Celebrant says
Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.
Offertory Hymn
Oh, sleep now, holy baby Hymnal 113
All stand.
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Presentation Hymn
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow (verse 3) Hymnal 380
Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.
Great Thanksgiving
The people remain standing.
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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The Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus Hymnal S-125
The people stand or kneel.
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The Celebrant continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The Celebrant continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
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By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
The Celebrant then continues
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, People and Celebrant
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Breaking of the Bread
A period of silence is kept.
After the period of silence, the following fraction anthem is sung by all.
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The Celebrant says
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
All baptized persons are welcome to receive Holy Communion.
What star is this, with beams so bright Hymnal 124
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Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow LEVAS 24
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After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The priest blesses the people, saying
May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness. Amen.
May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen.
May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor. Amen.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
How bright appears the Morning Star Hymnal 497
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Dismissal
Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Organ Voluntary Finale in D Major Eric Thiman
The altar arrangements are given to the honor and glory of God and in memory of Herbert & Lilian Moore and Steven Montgomery by Herb Moore. The poinsettias, flowers, and greenery which adorn the church are given to the honor and glory of God by: • Terry & Lee Armstrong in memory of Sean Allen Armstrong and Joan McCorkindale
Armstrong • Marjorie Ashley in memory of James Ashley • Skip and Branda Baxter in memory of William Baxter; and in thanksgiving for Michael Baxter • the Bishop-Clark family in memory of Ethan Perry and parents: Tim, Kitty, Jeanne, and Albert • JoAnne Calhoun in memory of Bud Calhoun • Roy Davis in memory of family and friends • Terry & Joey Fountain and Jan & Jim Johnson in memory of Mary & Al Price, Bill Price,
Cooter & Buddy Fountain, Henry & Mildred Johnson • Kelcey Gollott & Kim Sturgill in memory of Rick Holem • Jean Hanlin & Toni Norman in thanksgiving for family, friends, and St. John’s • Jean Hanlin & Toni Norman in memory of Charles & Ada Murray, Charlie & Valarie Murray,
Robert Hanlin, and Mark Norman. • Joyce Jurik and the Flower Guild in thanksgiving for Stuart Smith • Charles Hawkins & Katherine Kingren in memory of Rebecca, Doris, Billy, Charlene, and
Louisa • Lois Hedges in thanksgiving for my beautiful daughter’s successful battle with cancer • Mary Holem in memory of Rick Holem • Cindy and Rob Johnson in memory of Beth & Bill Johnson, and Edward T. Johnson; and in
thanksgiving for our family and friends • Lynda Knight in thanksgiving for church family • Ann & Tom McGraw in memory of Joan & Jim McGraw and Mildred Brazel • Sharon & Budd Manuel in memory of loved ones and in thanksgiving for family and friends • Debbie & Steve Minor in thanksgiving for church family • Mike & Virginia Montgomery in memory of Ethel & Eddie Montgomery; and in thanksgiving
for Bessie & Huron Virden.
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• Marvin, Mary Jo, and John Morgan in memory of Philip Heard Morgan • Herb Moore in memory of Stephen and his parents • George & Cynthia Ramseur in memory of Richard and Erlene Gilbert • Harold & Jan Roberts in thanksgiving • Ronnie & Jill Roth and family in memory of Lester & Katherine Thibault and Jeanette Hendrix • Alice Severson & Brenda Brodie • Cecil George & Charles Smith in memory of Marion Gambrel and James E. Smith • Margarita Swetman in thanksgiving for Margo, Max, and Glenda; and in memory of Dr. &
Mrs. Maximo Ortiz. • Jan Waterhouse in thanksgiving for family and friends and in memory of Bob Waterhouse and
Jamie Lynn
Prayers for the Week of January 4, 2015
The Madonna Lamp is given in memory of Mary and Edsel Ruddiman by Peggy and Tom Butera.
This week we remember Jeanne Clark, Eddie Ranson, Grace Hollingsworth, and Susan Harris-Pearce.
This week we celebrate the birthdays of Angela Beemon, Grace Clearman, Oiver Latil, Charles Hawkins, John Hermes, Heath Montgomery, Debbie Mitchell, Mark Mauldin, Peggy Butera,
McAuley Jaunsen, and Stewart Jaunsen. This week we celebrate the anniversaries of Foley& Sheree Ranson.
In our Anglican Prayer Cycle we pray for the Diocese of Lagos West and Lagos Mainland. In our Diocesan Prayer Cycle we pray for the Archbishop of Canterbury.
On our Panamanian Prayer Cycle we pray for the Cathedral of St. Luke, Panama City. Prayer for Those in the Armed Forces: Joey Ranson, Corey David Ingraham, Elizabeth Daniels,
Thomas Daniels, Adam Ackerman (Alaska), Lance Simon and James Wise. The names of those for whom special prayer has been requested are available in the narthex.
Prayers are offered daily by the Daughters of the King.
Prayers for the Sick Almighty God, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve those who are sick and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that they may be strengthened in their
weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Parish Family: Richard Heard, Roselyn & Lindy Ross, Ouida Atkins, Jim & Linda Shaw, Hazel Hall, Rosemary Furr, Charlie Ashby, Jean Boley, Terry Armstrong, Amanda N. Pat Spear, Lori Lowery, Charlie Melton, Marguerite Dacey, Mary Jensen, William Lewis, Fran Newby, Jim Lancaster, Wes Clearman, Christian Frraise, Bobby Ray Ricks, Charles Flower, Frank Hedges, Marilyn Hoard
Extended Family: Marlene Mclean, Loeta Ray, Gladys Efaw, Roger Collier, Lillian Delzell, Judy Braun, Will Newman, Frances Kennedy, Claudia, Reda, Teri Coate, Keith, Blake Jackson, Judy Nash, Donna Brown, Emily Lee, Lois Majure, Diane Hutchinson, Joan Mercer, Frannie Brown, David Kulick, Huron & Bessie Virden, Scott, Floyd Patriick, Lori, Robert, & Harlee
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Seiler, Judith Brown, Jean Higgins, George Sparkman, Dorrie Colomar Greater Community: Page Steesen, Gail Banks, Hannah Raymon, Monty Noblitt, Norma Langdale, Betty Smith, Melissa Lee, Dee Smelly, Connie Avery, Betty Page, Delores Carter, Gary Michaels, Brinna Medina, Robert, Kathy Gizzard, Glen Angus, Shirely Angus, Stacey Randall, Cathy Snyder, Robert Webb, Angela Clary, Daisy Clauselet Pilot, Arthur Carlisle, Helen Lloyd, Vera Barton, Margaret Moniet, Leroy, Patrick, Victoria, Glenn, P. Bell,Tim Cyrus, Vanessa, Amy, Donna & Rodney, Brian Gurney, Kendall Lamb, Nichole Gilbert, Shane Hudlow, Linda Calhoun
Welcome Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us today. If this is your first time to worship at St.
John’s, please fill out the visitor’s card and place it in the alms basin. And, please join us for coffee in the Parish Hall following the service.
Nursery Care is available for young children during the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. The “Joy” Room next to the nursery has live video and audio of the service for parents with unhappy babies.
Parish Announcements for the Week of January 4, 2015
Praying it Forward Celebration Dinner. Make your reservations now to enjoy dinner and entertainment with your parish family. Childcare will be provided. RSVP now for the Praying It Forward celebration dinner: a Mardi Gras party on January 6th at 6:00 p.m. Today is the deadline to RSVP.
Merry Widows. Merry Widows will meet this week on Friday, January 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Al Fresco. To RSVP call Ame Severson on 872-9673.
Royal School of Church Music. Children’s choir will meet Thursday, January 15 at 4:30. We will start Royal School of Church Music Level I at that time. No children’s choir this week.
Blessing in Homes at Epiphany. It is customary to invite the parish priest to the homes of parishioners during the week following the Feast of the Epiphany. A special blessing on such occasions is provided in the Book of Occasional Services (pp. 47-50). If you would like to have your home blessed by the parish priest this week, you have but to ask.
Choir Practice this Week. The Chancel Choir will rehearse this week on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Adult Forum. An Adult Forum will be held on Sunday, January 18th during the Coffee Hour. The speaker will be our Priest-in-Charge, Charles Hawkins. He will show a short documentary he made on the Creation Museum in Kentucky. The documentary will be followed with a discussion on the museum in particular and creationism in general.
We are a busy parish with many opportunities to play and pray together. Pick up a St. John's Ministry Card and/or sign-up to participate in upcoming events. Sign-Up sheets are in the parish hall every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.
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Notes on Regularly Scheduled Events Sunday School. “Living the Good News” Sunday School for Preschool and Elementary School
age children is held each Sunday at 10:10 a.m. All preschool and elementary school age children are invited to attend. For more information regarding Sunday School at St. John’s contact Alexis Williams.
EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) is on break for the holidays. EYC normally meets on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. at DeMiller Hall, Biloxi. EYC-East Gulf Coast is a ministry of Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi; St. Mark's, Gulfport; and St. John's, Ocean Springs. All Middle School and High School age youth are invited. For more information contact the Rev. Stephen Kidd, Rector of St. Mark’s, Gulfport. Also, available on the EYC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sjosms.eyc is more information.
Adult Bible Study with the Rev. Bruno Schroeder meets in the Kindness Room on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact Bruno Schroeder.
Thursday Theology Group with the Rev. Harold Roberts meets every other Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Kindness Room on the second floor of our education center. For more information contact the Rev. Harold Roberts.
Children’s Choir is on break for the holidays. Children’s Choir meets on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the choir room. For more information contact Cynthia Ramseur.
Centering Prayer meets on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Sharon Manuel.
Youth Led Bible Study for Youth meets on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the EYC room on the second floor of the education center. For more information contact Amanda Kilduff.
Education for Ministry meets on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Kindness Room. New students are registered each August for the coming academic year. For more information contact Charles Hawkins.
Every Member Canvass of 2015 Annual Stewardship Campaign for St. John’s
$350,000 - Pledged Goal
150 - Pledges Goal
$298,256 - Pledged (as of 12/26/2014) 118 - Pledges (as of 12/26/2014)
*If you have not yet pledged for 2015, please do. It is not too late!
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Serving Today Sun, 7:30 AM (Holy Eucharist, Rite I) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Lynda Knight Verger - Lead Verger Max Hewish Lector - First Lesson Bill Angus-Barker Lector - Second Lesson Beau Cox Usher Kay Cox Usher Sun, 9:00 AM (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Barbara Mabry Verger - Lead Verger Harriet Perry Verger - Assisting Verger Terry Armstrong Lay Eucharistic Minister Budd Manuel Lector - First Lesson Sharon Manuel Lector - Second Lesson Jessica Leonard Acolyte Caroline Leonard Crucifer Madison LeMaire Torch Bearer Tony Taylor Torch Bearer Jean Holder Usher Lee Armstrong Usher Stacie Zorn Chaplain for Children's Chapel Sun, 11:15 AM (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Dennis Cowart Verger - Lead Verger Jan Waterhouse Verger - Assisting Verger Toni Norman Lay Eucharistic Minister Emily Lancaster Lector - First Lesson Wes Clearman Lector - Second Lesson Leah Snyder Intercessor Pate Clearman Acolyte John Clearman Crucifer Sarah Heard Torch Bearer Caleb Little Torch Bearer Bill Stietenroth, Jr. Usher Anne Stietenroth Usher
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This Week at St. John’s
Sunday - First Sunday after Christmas 7:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Early Service 9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Family Service 10:10 a.m. - Sunday School & Coffee Hour 11:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Principal Service Monday 9:00 a.m. - Ultreya Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - Ultreya 6:00 p.m. – Praying It Forward Celebration Dinner 7:00 p.m. - AA Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - Preschool Chapel 10:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Study with the Rev. Bruno Schroeder 5:30 p.m. - A Public Service of Healing with Anointing and the Holy Eucharist 6:15 p.m. - Wonderful Wednesday Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. - AlAnon Thursday 5:00 p.m. - Centering Prayer 6:30 p.m. – EfM 6:30 p.m. - Youth Led Bible Study for Youth 7:00 p.m. - AA Friday 5:00 p.m. - Friday Night Quilters
A Note from the Treasurer - November 30, 2014 Year-to-Date Pledges Budget: $307,223.62
Year-to-Date Actual: $283,406.22
* if you have not finished your pledge for 2014, please do so as soon as possible.
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Mission Statement We will know, love and serve God, be renewed by His Spirit and share Christ.
Vision Statement Inspired by Christ, we will strive for spiritual maturity to attain a greater knowledge of God’s
divine plan. We will embrace those seeking spiritual renewal and growth. We will offer a diversity of programs and worship to fulfill the needs of all ages and backgrounds. We will be
responsive to the changing needs of our Parish and world community. We will develop facilities to support our Vision Statement.
Recycling Today’s Service Leaflet Please take today’s service leaflet home with you if you wish to study it further (especially helpful is the weekly calendar and some of the announcements). If you no longer will be
needing the service leaflets, however, please know that if you leave them at one of the entrances to the parish, the ushers will collect them and the sexton takes them to be recycled. The parish
uses paper that is manufactured from recycled paper whenever possible.
You can “Follow” and “Friend” St. John’s on Twitter and Facebook You can “Friend” St. John’s at www.facebook.com/pages/St-Johns-Episcopal-Church.
And, you can “Follow” at https://twitter.com/St_John_OS_MS.
Praying it Forward Campaign
$725,000 - Goal $722,406 - Pledged (as of 12/26/2014)
*If you have not yet turned in your pledge, please do. And, mark your calendars to
celebrate the success of the campaign with us on January 6, 2015!
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Vestry Justin Godsey (2015) - Outreach - 282-2722
Melissa Johnson (2015) - Jr. Warden - 239-1235 Mark Seepe (2015) - Worship - 382-7549
Valerie Winn (2015) - Christian Education - 497-6615 Tom McGraw (2016) - Senior Warden - 264-0297
Sheree Ranson (2016) - Treasurer - 990-4203 Clay Williams (2016) - Christian Education - 875-0585
Angela Bishop, Charlie Clark, Ginny Dugaw, Heidi Forgione, David Grigsby, Lois Hedges, Debbie Miner, Cecil George Smith, Charles Smith, Darlene Stuart, Jill Roth, and Jan
Waterhouse. Clergy & Staff
Priest-in-Charge & Parish Administrator, the Rev. Charles Hawkins - 228-238-7010 Deacon, the Rev. Jim Lancaster - 228-380-0775
Organist and Choirmaster of St. John’s, Ms. Cynthia Ramseur Bishop of Mississippi The Right Reverend Duncan M. Gray, III Bishop Coadjutor The Right Reverend Brian Seage
