Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, October 20, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
The final speaker of our 2019 series on Spiritual Development will be Rev. Jos Tharakan of Springfield, Missouri. Fr. Tharakan is a well known leader of spiritual retreats and conferences. He will be speaking on the topic Creating a Peaceful Heart. Fr. Tharakan will be with us on Saturday, October 19, 9 - Noon. Everyone is invited and bring a friend. Breakfast will be served.
On Sunday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m. the choir from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock is traveling to St. John’s to present Evensong, which is a lovely choral setting of Evening Prayer. The service lasts approximately forty minutes. We are so grateful for this twenty-four voice choir coming all the way from Little Rock on a Sunday evening to bless us with beautiful music! I encourage everyone to come out and support them.
Blessings, Fr. Ray+
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School: Our study of Moses will continue this Sunday at 9:00 am.
Worship: October 20, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown
Readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 24; Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5; Luke 18:1-8
Hymn No: 372, 535, 490
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, 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, Kathleen Gibson, Susan Worrell, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Bonnie Rowland, Pat Wheeler, Nancy Howe, Buff Brothers, Della Staton, Carol Spencer, and Tommy & Carrie Galloway.
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.
Operation Christmas Child boxes: To complete the boxes we need tops & pants 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:
See Thank You note from Bishop Benfield.
Oct 16, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist in the chapel.
Oct 19, Saturday 9:00 – 12:00: Creating a Peaceful Heart led by Rev. Jos Tharakan, in the undercroft. Breakfast will be served.
OCT 20, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Acolyte – Ned Pillow, Mary Pillow, Eli Pillow, Katherine Pillow & Jack Pillow
Lay Eucharist Minister – Ann Lee
Altar Guild – Carla Myers
Altar Flowers – Tom & Allison Miller
Oct 21, Mon at 5:30 pm: Vestry will meet in the undercroft
Oct 23, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist in the chapel.
There will be a list for All Saints Day on the table at the back of the church or you can email or text the church with names you want to include in the prayers.
ECW dues are set for $20 this year. Checks can be made out to St. John’s and mailed or dropped by the office.
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, October 13, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
Our Spiritual Development Team at St. John’s has blessed us with two wonderful events during 2019. We started the New Year with a focus on Centering Prayer led by Rev. Danny Schieffler back in January. Then, in May we were blessed by Rev. Stuart Hoke sharing his story of being at Trinity Church Wall Street on 9/11. It was a dramatic and deeply spiritual presentation that those present will not soon forget. The final speaker of our 2019 series will be Rev. Jos Tharakan of Springfield, Missouri. Fr. Tharakan is a well known leader of spiritual retreats and conferences. He will be speaking on the topic Creating a Peaceful Heart. Fr. Tharakan will be with us on Saturday, October 19, 9 - Noon. Breakfast will be served.
On Sunday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m. the choir from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock is traveling to St. John’s to present Evensong, which is a lovely choral setting of Evening Prayer. The service lasts approximately forty minutes and will be followed by a light supper. We are so grateful for this twenty-four voice choir coming all the way from Little Rock on a Sunday evening to bless us with beautiful music! I encourage everyone to come out and support them.
Blessings, Fr. Ray+
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School: The Adult Sunday School will not meet this coming Sunday, October 13. Our study of Moses will continue on Sunday, October 20.
Worship: October 13, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown
Readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23; Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; Psalm 66:1-11; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19
Hymn No: 390, 518, 365
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, 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, Kathleen Gibson, Susan Worrell, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Bonnie Rowland, Pat Wheeler, Nancy Howe, Buff Brothers, Della Staton, Carol Spencer, and Tommy & Carrie Galloway.
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.
Operation Christmas Child boxes: Clothing for GIRLS 2 – 4 is needed. Does not have to be outfits and can include hats, gloves, pj’s, t-shirts, shorts, etc. Needed ASAP to finish packing boxes on Monday. Wagon will be available in back of church Sunday.
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:
Oct 9, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Healing Eucharist in the chapel.
OCT 13, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Acolyte – West Hornor
Lay Eucharist Minister – Mike Fielder
Altar Guild – Melody Rogers & Andrea Clark
Altar Flowers – Bill & Carol Simmons
Oct 14, Monday at 5:30: ECW will meet at the church. Will be packing boxes for OCC for shipment.
Oct 16, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist in the chapel.
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, Arkansas
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, October 6, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to our wonderful service and luncheon last Sunday. Thank you for extending a warm welcome to our bishop and numerous guests.
Please join me in welcoming the ten persons who were confirmed or received into our church by Bishop Larry Benfield. Confirmations include Eli, Mary, Katherine and Jack Pillow. Those who were received include Bill and Madge Howell, Paulette Parker, Tasheba Mason and Michael and Regina Allen.
Upcoming events include Fr. Jos Tharakan who will be with us on Saturday, October 19, 9-noon. He will lead a program on Creating a Peaceful Heart. Breakfast will be served.
The choir from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock will be with us on Sunday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. performing Evensong, which is a choral setting for Evening Prayer. A light supper will follow the forty-minute service. This service provides a wonderful opportunity to invite friends and family who appreciate beautiful music.
Blessings, Fr. Ray+
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School: October 6 at 9:00
Children's Sunday School:
Worship: October 6, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown
Readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 22, Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Psalm 137; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10
Hymn No: 535, 671, 637
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, 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, Kathleen Gibson, Susan Worrell, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Bonnie Rowland, Pat Wheeler, Nancy Howe, Buff Brothers, Della Staton, and Carol Spencer.
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:
Oct 2, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Healing Eucharist in the chapel.
OCT 6, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Acolyte – Ben Pittman
Lay Eucharist Minister – Susan Carter
Altar Guild – Jayne Morris & Bennett Sellers
Altar Flowers – Charlie Tappan Family
Oct 9, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist in the chapel.
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, September 29, 2019
Worship and Education News:
Adult Sunday School: no adult class due to bishop's visit
Sunday School:
Worship: September 29, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with The Rt. Reverend Larry Benfield
Readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 21; Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
Hymn No: 494, 488, 680
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, 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, Kathleen Gibson, Susan Worrell, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Bonnie Rowland, Pat Wheeler, Nancy Howe, Buff Brothers, and Della Staton.
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:
Sep 25, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist in the chapel.
SEP 29, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II with The Rt. Reverand Larry Benefield
Acolyte – Mike Fielder
Lay Eucharist Minister – Gina Pillow
Altar Guild – Susan Carter
Altar Flowers – Henry & Munnie Jordan
Luncheon in the undercroft after service. All are welcome.
Oct 2, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist in the chapel.
Altar Guild – Allison Biederman
ECW elected new officers at their meeting this month: Ann Lee, President, Carla Myers, Vice-President, and Melody Rogers, Secretary/Treasurer. Congratulations to all!
St. John’s T-shirts are available with sizes from S through XL. The price is $15. Located at back of church.
Hurricane Relief Through ERD
Episcopal Relief & Development partners with dioceses as they respond to hurricanes and other tragic storms.
Your contribution to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Hurricane Relief Fund will support communities as they respond to storms like Hurricane Dorian. Your donation will meet urgent needs by providing critical supplies such as food, water and other basics and will help provide long-term assistance as needed.
Currently, members of Episcopal Relief & Development’s US Disaster Program are working closely with dioceses in the path of Hurricane Dorian. In addition, the organization is working through the Anglican Alliance to support the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas & the Turks and Caicos as they begin assessing the damage. The organization’s Partners in Response and Resilience stand ready to respond in the coming weeks as the full extent of the slow-moving storm becomes clear.
You can make a donation to Hurricane Relief by check, payable to St. John’s Episcopal Church. Make sure you put Hurricane Relief in the memo area of your check. We will forward all money received to Episcopal Relief and Development.
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 72342
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, September 22, 2019
From Fr. Ray+
On Sunday September 29, we will be welcoming Bishop Larry Benfield to St. John’s for his annual pastoral visit. At worship that morning he will be confirming/receiving ten persons into membership at St. John’s! Following worship he will be our guest at a luncheon in the undercroft. I encourage all members and friends of St. John’s to be present to welcome our bishop and provide encouragement to the children and adults who will be affirming their faith in Christ by becoming members of our church. We sometimes think of the church as a place or building, but according to Holy Scripture, the church is the people who gather to worship God and support each other. What a joy it will be to witness the confirmation of children who have grown up here as well as the confirmation and reception of adults who are ready to call St. John’s their spiritual home. It is going to be a wonderful morning at St. John’s!
Blessings, Fr. Ray+
Worship and Educati on News:
Adult Sunday School: September 22 at 9 am
Sunday School: will meet at 9:00 o'clock at the First United Methodist Church
Worship: September 22, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown
Readings for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 20; Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 79:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13
Hymn No: 473, 711, 390
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Debra Richardson, David Henderson, Kathy Sullivan, Larry Bryant, Lynn Jordan, Ray Worley, 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, Kathleen Gibson, Susan Worrell, Linda Jane McIntosh, Linda Lee Morganti, Jeffery Mink, Cole Jefferies, Bonnie Rowland, Pat Wheeler, Nancy Howe, Buff Brothers, Lynn Biederman, Della Staton, and the family of Jim Hargraves.
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:
Sep 18, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist in the chapel.
Altar Guild – Maureen Jones
SEP 22, SUNDAY at 10:30: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Acolyte – West Hornor
Lay Eucharist Minister – Ann Lee
Altar Guild – Nancy Hornor
Altar Flowers – Knox Shelton
Sep 25, Wed at 5:30 pm: Midweek Eucharist in the chapel.
Altar Guild – Nancy Hornor
ECW elected new officers at their meeting this month: Ann Lee, President, Carla Myers, Vice-President, and Melody Rogers, Secretary and Treasurer. Congratulations to all!
St. John’s T-shirts are available with sizes from S through XL. The price is $15. Located at back of church.
Hurricane Relief Through ERD
Episcopal Relief & Development partners with dioceses as they respond to hurricanes and other tragic storms.
Your contribution to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Hurricane Relief Fund will support communities as they respond to storms like Hurricane Dorian. Your donation will meet urgent needs by providing critical supplies such as food, water and other basics and will help provide long-term assistance as needed.
Currently, members of Episcopal Relief & Development’s US Disaster Program are working closely with dioceses in the path of Hurricane Dorian. In addition, the organization is working through the Anglican Alliance to support the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas & the Turks and Caicos as they begin assessing the damage. The organization’s Partners in Response and Resilience stand ready to respond in the coming weeks as the full extent of the slow-moving storm becomes clear.
You can make a donation to Hurricane Relief by check, payable to St. John’s Episcopal Church. Make sure you put Hurricane Relief in the memo area of your check. We will forward all money received to Episcopal Relief and Development.
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
