ST. JOHN’S EPISTLE - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER from the Community of St. John’s Episcopal Church Founded in 1692 A presence of God serving the communities in and near Kingsville, Maryland since 1817. 11901 Belair Rd. , P. O. Box 187, Kingsville, MD 21087 Dear Fellow Ministers, By the time you read this, Fr. Tim’s call to St. John’s will have ended. His call to The Church of The Advent, Federal Hill will just be beginning. His time here has enriched us. We have enriched him. Christian formation is an ongoing process. One preacher de- scribed it as like a box of rocks that is being constantly shaken. Each stone becomes smoother and constantly changes shape due to the constant contact with other stones. This is a great description. Fr. Tim has helped us form as Christians and we have helped him form as a Priest. We have prepared him for his next challenge and he has prepared us for ours. Because of this joint-formation we are in a fantastic position to continue our mission. We are still a parish in transition. In some ways we always will be. Over the past few years, you have formed a very strong parish. Our outreach ministries are vital and rival those of larger parishes. You have Wel- comed our community on several occasions and there are plans to continue to do so. Our Worship life is strong. Aside from our regular services, we continue to provide special opportuni- ties such as our weekly healing service and the upcoming All Souls service. In doing these things and others, you are Witnessing the Gospel, living by our Savior’s words and ex- ample. A sign of this is the wedding that took place on October 11. Woodie and Dennis were married in our church. With the enthusiastic support of your fellow parishioners, your vestry, and your priest, our par- ish supported a sacrament that was previously unavailable to some Christians. This is ground- breaking stuff of which you should be very proud. Yes we will be without regular clergy. The Search Committee is forming. The Diocese is identifying candidates for Interim Rector. St. John’s will continue to thrive and Welcome All, Worship Together, Witness the Gospel, and continue Christ’s work in the world. Take Care, Mark Sr. Warden Letter Pg. 1 November Calendar Pg. 7 Interim Rector Letter Pg. 2 December Calendar Pg. 8 Buildings & Grounds, Adult Formation Pg. 3 November Schedules Pg. 9 Prayers, Altar Flowers Pg. 4 New Testament Greek pt. 2, Trail of Souls Pg. 10 September/October Readings, Windows, Polo Shirts Pg. 5 Outreach, Birthdays/Anniversaries Pg. 11 Upcoming Events, Womens and Craft Groups, Garden Club Pg. 6 Women’s Group Pg. 12 About St. Johns Pg. 13
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ST. JOHN’S EPISTLE - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER from the Community of St. John’s Episcopal Church
Founded in 1692
A presence of God serving the communities in and near Kingsville, Maryland since 1817.
11901 Belair Rd. , P. O. Box 187, Kingsville, MD 21087
Dear Fellow Ministers,
By the time you read this, Fr. Tim’s call to St. John’s will have ended. His call to The
Church of The Advent, Federal Hill will just be beginning. His time here has enriched us.
We have enriched him. Christian formation is an ongoing process. One preacher de-
scribed it as like a box of rocks that is being constantly shaken. Each stone becomes
smoother and constantly changes shape due to the constant contact with other stones.
This is a great description. Fr. Tim has helped us form as Christians and we have helped him form as
a Priest. We have prepared him for his next challenge and he has prepared us for ours.
Because of this joint-formation we are in a fantastic position to continue our mission. We are still a
parish in transition. In some ways we always will be. Over the past few years, you have formed a
very strong parish. Our outreach ministries are vital and rival those of larger parishes. You have Wel-
comed our community on several occasions and there are plans to continue to do so.
Our Worship life is strong. Aside from our regular services, we continue to provide special opportuni-
ties such as our weekly healing service and the upcoming All Souls service.
In doing these things and others, you are Witnessing the Gospel, living by our Savior’s words and ex-
ample.
A sign of this is the wedding that took place on October 11. Woodie and Dennis were married in our
church. With the enthusiastic support of your fellow parishioners, your vestry, and your priest, our par-
ish supported a sacrament that was previously unavailable to some Christians. This is ground-
breaking stuff of which you should be very proud.
Yes we will be without regular clergy. The Search Committee is forming. The Diocese is identifying
candidates for Interim Rector.
St. John’s will continue to thrive and
Welcome All, Worship Together, Witness the Gospel, and continue Christ’s work in the world.
Take Care,
Mark
Sr. Warden Letter Pg. 1 November Calendar Pg. 7
Interim Rector Letter Pg. 2 December Calendar Pg. 8
Upcoming Events, Womens and Craft Groups, Garden Club Pg. 6 Women’s Group Pg. 12
About St. Johns Pg. 13
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Dear People of God,
As I reflect on the past year we have spent together, my heart is filled with joy. It has been my privilege and pleasure to be your priest. I want to say “thank you” for the many gifts you have offered to God in the work of ministry we have shared: gifts of love and friendship, gifts of con-
versation and reflection, gifts of hard work, gifts of prayer, laughter, and love. I know how deeply blessed I have been to serve among you. As you embark on the next season of your life you will partner with anoth-er clergy leader. In this time when you will surely be reflecting on the past as well as preparing for the fu-ture, and I offer you these final words as you prepare for the next season in your life as the Body of Christ
called St. John’s Church.
Remember your mission, and maintain your outward focus.Remember your mission, and maintain your outward focus.Remember your mission, and maintain your outward focus.Remember your mission, and maintain your outward focus. Over the past year, you have engaged in a re-newed effort to reach out to the people of your local communities. Remain engaged in this effort: it is your mission ‘to serve God and your community through your faith in Jesus Christ by welcoming all, worshiping together, witnessing the gospel and continuing God’s work in the world.” Over the past year we have tak-en a few risks in ministry together, such as an increased Church presence on the 4th of July and hosting the ‘Blue Service” for First Responders. Do not be afraid to keep taking risks in this way, even when some efforts might seem to fail according to our limited vision; your efforts have already produced good fruit,
and will bear even more fruit in God’s time.
Remember your history.Remember your history.Remember your history.Remember your history. Although St. John’s enjoyed a period of remarkable stability under Fr. Remington, his tenure was among the notable exceptions in the history of the parish. If we can see the past ten years in the light of our history, we understand that the history of St. John’s is characterized by periods of long-term clergy leaders alternating with periods of continual transition. You are in a season of transition, and although it can be difficult to cope with changes in clergy leadership, you have done so before and will do so again. Through it all, the baptized ministers of St. John’s have taken the lead and carried on the mis-sion of the Church. That mission is God’s gift and call for you, and in this work the Holy Spirit is always
with you.
Remember your baptism.Remember your baptism.Remember your baptism.Remember your baptism. In baptism, you participate in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. You are buried with him in the waters of baptism and raised with him to a new and glorious life. Each one of us is called to ministry through the promises of the Baptismal Covenant. Holy Baptism unites us to God and to one another with a bond far stronger than death. Our relationship with Christ begins and ends in the waters of baptism, and in times of confusion or discernment, reflect on the promises of the Baptismal Covenant. These promises are the blueprints for Christian community, and will guide you in times of joy
and times of challenge.
May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, who called you to new life in baptism and has given you a share in his glorious ministry, and may the peace of God remain with you in every time and season,
to your salvation and to the glory of God.
Timothy E. Kroh+
Interim Rector
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News from Buildings and Grounds
TO DO LIST Fall & Winter 2014
DELIVER FOUR TRUCK MULCH of Harford County treated mulch to playground
PULL OUT IVY growing under bushes in front of living room window
PULL OFF VINES growing on Rectory roof on side facing field
DIG UP, REMOVE clumps of offensive GRASS growing on far corner of field
PAINT SHUTTERS on CHAPEL, black (in progress)
WINDOW SILLS on CHAPEL, white
AIR CONDITIONER to main church with RUSTOLEUM
INSTALL outside sensor light on corner of Parish Hall
DIG UP POLK growing under box bushes
REPLACE AND INSTALL Metal downspout near kitchen door back of Parish Hall
REHANG THE DOOR TO THE STORAGE CABINET OUTSIDE OF PARISH HALL
GIVE A HELPING TURN TO NANCY DELLINGER, MIKE & PAT CARDEN and SONNY DIETZ
DUST & VACUUM MAIN CHURCH
DUST & VACUUM CHAPEL, replace burned out light bulbs
ALTAR FLOWERS AND ANNIVERSARIES — NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
November 2 Anonymous
November 9 Angeline Downs, in memory of Loved Ones
November 16 Healey Family, in honor of Family Birthdays in November
November 23 Margaret Slitzer, in memory of Loved Ones
November 30 Woodie Tingle, in memory of Elwood Tingle
December 7 Malcolm McKnight, in memory of Charles & Mary McKnight
December 14 Anonymous
December 21 Barb Daniel, in honor of her and James’ Anniversary
December 28 Ron & Pat Adams, in honor of Dorothy Mae Adams Birthday on 12-18
December 3 Brian & Susan Serp
December 16 James & Barbara Daniel
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PREPARE FOR WEEKLY WORSHIP— READ AND PRAY ON THE SCRIPTURES
November 1 (All Saints) Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 November 2 Joshua 3:7-17; Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12 November 9 Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 November 16 Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 November 23 Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46 November 27 (Thanks) Deuteronomy 8:7-18; Psalm 65; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Luke 17:11-19 November 30 Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
December 7 Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 December 14 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126 or Canticle 3 or 15; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 December 21 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Canticle 3 or 15 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 December 28 Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147; Galatians 3:23-25-4:4-7; John 1:1-18
Learn about the history of 21 additional parishes through a virtual pilgrimage coming soon to the
Trail of Souls website, trailofsouls.org.
Be thinking about your Stewardship for 2015.
More information will be coming to you soon.
Thank you so much for your continued generosity.
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Outreach News
For the Seafarers, we will need supplies (these things and other stuff, too) for the Christmas Boxes. Don’t forget we will be packing and wrapping the boxes on November 2nd.
In addition to the Seafarers’ Boxes we are also hoping to sponsor a family for Christmas with food, toys & gifts. More on that at the Wom-en’s Group meeting.
1 Debbie Weaver 5 Margaret Slitzer Emma Serp Roland Ruhl Maxwell Gater 7 Michele Savino 2 Michael Berna, Jr. Marie Dilworth 4 Alyson Dietz Barbara Barr 8 Morgan White Zach Kilduff 12 Brandey Henderson 8 Bonnie Mogavero 15 Laura Hlywiak 9 Bob White, Sr. 16 Sharon Kellogg 11 Helen Johnson
17 Travis Manar 16 Joseph Koch December AnniversariesDecember AnniversariesDecember AnniversariesDecember Anniversaries 18 Steve Decker 19 Frances Rawl 19 Daniel Berna 20 Mike Carden 3 Brian & Susan Serp 20 Annetta Bloxham 21 Ann Joyner 16 James & Barbara Daniel 21 Doug Hall 22 Alex Nicholes 23 Jody Dougherty P. Dawson Reeder Nancy Heinold 24 Scott Meyler 26 Sharon Ruhl 27 Robert Overholser Deborah Grau 28 Mark Dent, Sr. 27 Andy Rising 30 Bill Schafer Jane White Deborah Pickell 28 Carolyn Proser 30 Marjorie Seth
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Our Christmas Bazaar is fast approaching. We have been getting good Our Christmas Bazaar is fast approaching. We have been getting good Our Christmas Bazaar is fast approaching. We have been getting good Our Christmas Bazaar is fast approaching. We have been getting good
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hoping for great success as is the past.hoping for great success as is the past.hoping for great success as is the past.hoping for great success as is the past. So, we will be needing So, we will be needing So, we will be needing So, we will be needing BAKEDBAKEDBAKEDBAKED GOODSGOODSGOODSGOODS, , , , VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS, basically your time , basically your time , basically your time , basically your time
and talent. It is so much appreciated by everyone.and talent. It is so much appreciated by everyone.and talent. It is so much appreciated by everyone.and talent. It is so much appreciated by everyone.
Calendar of Events for the Remainder of 2014:
(It was recommended, and everyone agreed, not to plan more than two events per month.)
November
11-2 Seafarers box prep in Hall
11-8 Diocese Event: 9 am-2 pm in Hall
11-15 Fall Bazaar, 9 am-2 pm, chairperson(s) needed
December
Kingsville Community Tree Lighting (hospitality offered by St. John’s in Hall)
Angel Tree: to support local families for the Christmas holidays.
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE MONDAY, OCTOBER 27th.
Thank you everyone for making the Women's Group a success! Thank you everyone for making the Women's Group a success! Thank you everyone for making the Women's Group a success! Thank you everyone for making the Women's Group a success!
God Bless You All! God Bless You All! God Bless You All! God Bless You All!
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THE COMMUNITY OF ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
11901 Belair Road, P. O. Box 187, Kingsville, MD 21087
Craft Group, 1st Friday and Saturday of the monthCraft Group, 1st Friday and Saturday of the monthCraft Group, 1st Friday and Saturday of the monthCraft Group, 1st Friday and Saturday of the month
AA meets in the Parish Hall every Wed., Thurs., and Sat. eveningAA meets in the Parish Hall every Wed., Thurs., and Sat. eveningAA meets in the Parish Hall every Wed., Thurs., and Sat. eveningAA meets in the Parish Hall every Wed., Thurs., and Sat. evening
Our Mission Statement
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IS COMMITTED TO SERVING GOD AND THE COMMUNITY, THROUGH OUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST, BY WELCOMING ALL, WORSHIPING, WITNESSING
AND CONTINUING GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD.
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