Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, August 18, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
Recently I met with Rev. Debbie Head, the new pastor at First United Methodist Church, to discuss creation of a joint children’s ministry between St. John’s and First Methodist. This would not be a Sunday School class, but rather a ministry program that would meet on Sunday afternoons. The initial staffing of the program would come from volunteers from our two churches.
In order to get input from parents we are having an informational meeting and pizza supper on Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. All parents, children and interested adults are welcome to attend. This new program will only happen if there is sufficient interest on the part of the parents of elementary age children in our two congregations. So, if you are interested, but cannot make the meeting, please call or email me so that I am aware of your interest. This meeting is not just for parents! If you are an adult who loves kids and would consider being part of the program team, please let me know! This could be a wonderful opportunity for our children. I look forward to hearing from you and/or seeing you at the meeting on the 29th.
The Adult Sunday School class will not be meeting until the Sunday after Labor Day. At that time we will begin a study of Moses. More information will be provided as we get closer to the start of our fall class.
Blessings, Fr. Ray +
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School:
Sunday School:
Worship: August 18, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Anne Carrier
Readings for Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 15; Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18; Hebrews 11:29—12:2; Luke 12:49-56
Hymn No: 427, 574, 490
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, Nancy Howe, Jim Howe, Parker Pace, Heather Treat, Courtney Turner, Rita Merritt, Mary Helen Lagarde, Jo Boone Wild, Gloria Higginbotham, Kelly Faye Parker, Vivian Wright, Al Martin, William Brandon, Leo Schuster, Joan Schuster, Orville Jiles, Cedric Franks, Jr, Jeannie McCabe, Karen Foster, Susan Worrell, Margaret Dean, Pat Wheeler, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Buff Brothers, and Kathleen Gibson.
Outreach News:
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is toilet paper.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donations needed are puppy & dog food.
Collections this week for Operation Christmas Child boxes: Clothes and Shoes for GIRLS 2 – 4
Please place all of these donations in the red wagon at the back of the church to be blessed.
Grace Food Pantry: plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Thank you for your weekly donations. They are all greatly appreciated and needed.
Church Office News and Announcements:
Aug 14, Wed at 5:30 pm: NO Midweek Service
Aug 18, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Anne Carrier
Acolyte – Ben Pittman
Lay Eucharist Minister – Mike Fielder
Altar Guild – Carla Myers
Altar Flowers – Stephen Barker
Aug 21, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist Service in the chapel.
Altar Guild – Carla Myers
St. John’s T-shirts are available with sizes from S through XL. The price is $15. Located at back of church.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Street address: 625 Pecan St., Helena, AR
Our Front Porch, a traveling Arkansas nonprofit project supported by the Episcopal Church in Arkansas, is scheduled to stage an event at the Delta Cultural Center on Saturday, August 17, 1-4 p.m. The event focuses on the traditions of neighborliness and hospitality and makes space for civil conversations. Included in the event is a fine art show based on the themes of belonging and home, storytelling, and children's craft time. The activity at the core of the event is the conversation circle. We are looking for community members to volunteer to initiate conversations and encourage others to participate in sharing memories of home. As all good front porch conversations go, we expect the talk to veer all over the place but beginning with home is a good place to start. Volunteers will not be working alone and must commit to a 1-hour discussion of what the role entails. A working lunch is planned for August 8th at 12:15 at The Tavern in Helena or a phone conference can be scheduled. The Our Front Porch event is free and open to the public. We hope you can be a part of this community effort to bring folks together. For more information call Jeannie Stone (479) 747-0210 or email stonejeannie@gmail.com. Thank you.
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, August 11, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
Last week I met with Rev. Debbie Head, the new pastor at First United Methodist Church, to discuss creation of a joint children’s ministry between St. John’s and First Methodist. This would not be a Sunday School class, but rather a ministry program that would meet on Sunday afternoons. The initial staffing of the program would come from volunteers from our two churches.
In order to get input from parents we are having an informational meeting and pizza supper on Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. All parents, children and interested adults are welcome to attend. This new program will only happen if there is sufficient interest on the part of the parents of elementary age children in our two congregations. So, if you are interested, but cannot make the meeting, please call or email me so that I am aware of your interest. This meeting is not just for parents! If you are an adult who loves kids and would consider being part of the program team, please let me know! This could be a wonderful opportunity for our children. I look forward to hearing from you and/or seeing you at the meeting on the 29th.
The Adult Sunday School class will not be meeting until the Sunday after Labor Day. At that time we will begin a study of Moses. More information will be provided as we get closer to the start of our fall class.
Blessings, Fr. Ray +
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School:
Sunday School:
Worship: August 11, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev Ray Brown
Readings for Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 14; Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24;Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
Hymn No: 637, 531, 450
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, Nancy Howe, Jim Howe, Parker Pace, Heather Treat, Courtney Turner, Rita Merritt, Mary Helen Lagarde, Jo Boone Wild, Gloria Higginbotham, Kelly Faye Parker, Vivian Wright, Al Martin, William Brandon, Leo Schuster, Joan Schuster, Orville Jiles, Cedric Franks, Jr, Jeannie McCabe, Karen Foster, Susan Worrell, Margaret Dean, Pat Wheeler, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Buff Brothers, and Kathleen Gibson.
Outreach News:
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is dish soap.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donations needed are puppy & dog food.
Collections this week for Operation Christmas Child boxes: Clothes and Shoes for GIRLS 2 – 4
Please place all of these donations in the red wagon at the back of the church to be blessed.
Grace Food Pantry: plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Thank you for your weekly donations. They are all greatly appreciated and needed.
Church Office News and Announcements:
Congratulations to Mary McCain and Josh Cole on the birth of their baby boy Bennett Thomas Cole. Born Monday, July 5, weighing in at 6 lbs. 12 oz. and 19 in. long. Big congratulations also to the new grandparents Walter & Jayne Morris and great-grandmother Bennette Morris.
Aug 7, Wed at 5:30 pm: NO Midweek Service
Aug 11, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, RiteII
Acolyte – Ann Lee
Lay Eucharist Minister – Mike Fielder
Altar Guild – Nancy Hornor
Altar Flowers – Stephen Barker
Aug 14, Wed at 5:30 pm: NO Midweek Service
St. John’s T-shirts are available with sizes from S through XL. The price is $15. Located at back of church.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Street Address: 625 Pecan St., Helena, AR
Our Front Porch, a traveling Arkansas nonprofit project supported by the Episcopal Church in Arkansas, is scheduled to stage an event at the Delta Cultural Center on Saturday, August 17, 1-4 p.m. The event focuses on the traditions of neighborliness and hospitality and makes space for civil conversations. Included in the event is a fine art show based on the themes of belonging and home, storytelling, and children's craft time. The activity at the core of the event is the conversation circle. We are looking for community members to volunteer to initiate conversations and encourage others to participate in sharing memories of home. As all good front porch conversations go, we expect the talk to veer all over the place but beginning with home is a good place to start. Volunteers will not be working alone and must commit to a 1-hour discussion of what the role entails. A working lunch is planned for August 8th at 12:15 at The Tavern in Helena or a phone conference can be scheduled. The Our Front Porch event is free and open to the public. We hope you can be a part of this community effort to bring folks together. For more information call Jeannie Stone (479) 747-0210 or email stonejeannie@gmail.com. Thank you.
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, August 4, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
The priesthood of all believers is a core doctrine of our faith. In I Peter 2:5-9 we read
"You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ … But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
The priesthood of all believers was very much in evidence on Sunday, July 21.
When I was admitted to the hospital shortly after midnight on that date, one of the things I was not overly concerned about was what would happen later that morning at St. John’s. I was confident our congregation would pull together and get through worship just fine. Sure enough, that is exactly what happened. A huge THANK YOU to Senor Warden Gina Pillow for all that she did to help things go smoothly. Special appreciation goes to Ann Lee who stepped in on very short notice to lead Morning Prayer. Since Gabe was out that morning, too, I appreciate those who helped our guest organist navigate through our service.
As an FYI, I have made a full recovery and enjoyed being back at church this past Sunday. I hope nothing like this ever happens again, but if it does, I take comfort in knowing that the “priesthood of all believers” is more than just a theological concept at St. John’s.
The Adult Sunday School class will not be meeting until the Sunday after Labor Day. At that time we will begin a study of Moses. More information will be provided as we get closer to the start of our fall class.
Blessings, Fr. Ray +
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School:
Sunday School:
Worship: August 4, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev Ray Brown
Readings for Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 13; Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
Hymn No: 594, 510, 542
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, Nancy Howe, Jim Howe, Parker Pace, Heather Treat, Courtney Turner, Rita Merritt, Mary Helen Lagarde, Jo Boone Wild, Gloria Higginbotham, Kelly Faye Parker, Vivian Wright, Al Martin, William Brandon, Leo Schuster, Joan Schuster, Orville Jiles, Cedric Franks, Jr, Jeannie McCabe, Karen Foster, Susan Worrell, Margaret Dean, Pat Wheeler, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Buff Brothers, and Kathleen Gibson.
Outreach News:
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is laundry detergent & bleach.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donations needed are puppy & dog food.
Collections this week for Operation Christmas Child boxes: Clothes and Shoes for GIRLS 2 – 4
Please place all of these donations in the red wagon at the back of the church to be blessed.
Grace Food Pantry: plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Thank you for your weekly donations. They are all greatly appreciated and needed.
Church Office News and Announcements:
July 31, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist
Altar Guild – Maureen Jones
Aug 4, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Acolyte – Ben Pittman
Lay Eucharist Minister – Ann Lee
Altar Guild – Angie Fielder
Altar Flowers – Betty Bush
Aug 7, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Healing Eucharist
Altar Guild – Angie Fielder
St. John’s T-shirts are available with sizes from S through XL. The price is $15. Located at back of church.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Street address: 625 Pecan St., Helena, AR
Our Front Porch, a traveling Arkansas nonprofit project supported by the Episcopal Church in Arkansas, is scheduled to stage an event at the Delta Cultural Center on Sat., August 17, 1-4 p.m. The event focuses on the traditions of neighborliness and hospitality and makes space for civil conversations. Included in the event is a fine art show based on the themes of belonging and home, storytelling, and children's craft time. The activity at the core of the event is the conversation circle. We are looking for community members to volunteer to initiate conversations and encourage others to participate in sharing memories of home. As all good front porch conversations go, we expect the talk to veer all over the place but beginning with home is a good place to start. Volunteers will not be working alone and must commit to a 1-hour discussion of what the role entails. A working lunch is planned for August 8th at 12:15 at The Tavern in Helena or a phone conference can be scheduled. The Our Front Porch event is free and open to the public. We hope you can be a part of this community effort to bring folks together. For more information call Jeannie Stone (479) 747-0210 or email stonejeannie@gmail.com. Thank you.
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, July 28, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
The St. John’s Men’s Group will be having a hot dog supper at the church on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. Since forming last year, the Men’s Group has met several times, one of which was to cook for this year’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Each event has provided opportunity for enjoyable fellowship with other men from the church. We will be meeting in the undercroft. Please feel free to bring a guest.
The Adult Sunday School class will not be meeting until the Sunday after Labor Day. At that time we will begin a study of Moses. More information will be provided as we get closer to the start of our fall class.
I appreciate the warm hospitality our congregation showed this year’s Together For Hope volunteers. The receptions on two consecutive Sundays and the food brought to the volunteers on two consecutive Mondays were a blessing to the group. Thank you for showing them such kindness!
Blessings, Fr. Ray +
Fr. Ray is at home now recuperating from his surgery, keeping his leg propped up and taking his medicine.
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School: meets next the Sunday after Labor Day
Sunday School:
Worship: July 28, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev Ray Brown
Readings for Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 12; Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13
Hymn No: 410, 462, 376
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, Nancy Howe, Jim Howe, Parker Pace, Heather Treat, Courtney Turner, Rita Merritt, Mary Helen Lagarde, Jo Boone Wild, Gloria Higginbotham, Kelly Faye Parker, Vivian Wright, Al Martin, William Brandon, Leo Schuster, Joan Schuster, Orville Jiles, Cedric Franks, Jr, Jeannie McCabe, Karen Foster, Susan Worrell, Margaret Dean, Pat Wheeler, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Buff Brothers, and Rev. Ray Brown.
Outreach News:
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is cleaning supplies.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donations needed are puppy & dog food.
Collections this week for Operation Christmas Child boxes: Clothes and Shoes for GIRLS 2 – 4
Please place all of these donations in the red wagon at the back of the church to be blessed.
Grace Food Pantry: plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Thank you for your weekly donations. They are all greatly appreciated and needed.
Church Office News and Announcements:
July 24, Wed at 5:30 pm: NO Midweek service
July 25, Thurs at 5:30 pm: St. John’s Men’s Group – Hot Dog Supper
JULY 28, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Acolyte – Mike Fielder
Lay Eucharist Minister – Susan Carter
Altar Guild – Maureen Jones
Altar Flowers – Gill & Jessica Pillow
July 31, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist
Altar Guild –
St. John’s T-shirts are available with sizes from S through XL. The price is $15. Located at back of church.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Street address: 625 Pecan St., Helena, AR
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, July 21, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
The St. John’s Men’s Group will be having a hot dog supper at the church on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. Since forming last year, the Men’s Group has met several times, one of which was to cook for this year’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Each event has provided opportunity for enjoyable fellowship with other men from the church. We will be meeting in the undercroft. Please feel free to bring a guest.
The Adult Sunday School class will not be meeting until the Sunday after Labor Day. At that time we will begin a study of Moses. More information will be provided as we get closer to the start of our fall class.
I appreciate the warm hospitality our congregation showed this year’s Together For Hope volunteers. The receptions on two consecutive Sundays and the food brought to the volunteers on two consecutive Mondays were a blessing to the group. Thank you for showing them such kindness!
Blessings, Fr. Ray +
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School: meets the Sunday after Labor Day
Sunday School:
Worship: July 21, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev Ray Brown
Readings for Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11; Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
Hymn No: 401, 495, 688
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, Nancy Howe, Jim Howe, Parker Pace, Heather Treat, Courtney Turner, Rita Merritt, Mary Helen Lagarde, Jo Boone Wild, Gloria Higginbotham, Kelly Faye Parker, Vivian Wright, Al Martin, William Brandon, Leo Schuster, Joan Schuster, Orville Jiles, Cedric Franks, Jr, Jeannie McCabe, Karen Foster, Susan Worrell, Margaret Dean, Pat Wheeler, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, and Buff Brothers.
Outreach News:
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is paper towels.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donations needed are puppy & dog food.
Collections this week for Operation Christmas Child boxes: Clothes and Shoes for GIRLS 2 – 4
Please place all of these donations in the red wagon at the back of the church to be blessed.
Grace Food Pantry: plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Thank you for your weekly donations. They are all greatly appreciated and needed.
Church Office News and Announcements:
July 17, Wed: NO Midweek Eucharist this week
JULY 21, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Acolyte – West Hornor
Lay Eucharist Minister – Ann Lee
Altar Guild – Julie Pittman
Altar Flowers – Jim Anders
July 24, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist
Altar Guild – Julie Pittman
St. John’s T-shirts are available with sizes from S through XL. The price is $15. Located at back of church.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Street address: 625 Pecan St., Helena, AR
