Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, February 12, 2017
Lentat St. John’s
It seems like we just celebrated Christmas and here we are less than a month away from the beginning of Lent. In the Book of Common Prayer we are called "to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word" (BCP, p. 265). I wanted to let you know some of the things happening at St. John’s as we seek to experience a “holy Lent.” Though not technically part of Lent, we will be having a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the church on February 28 5-6:30 p.m. The next day, March 1, our Ash Wednesday Service will be at 5:30 p.m. As we did last year, we will have a Picnic in the Pews luncheon and Eucharist on Thursdays at noon beginning March 2. On Sundays at 9:15 a.m. I will be leading a course called Beloved: Marks of Mission, Marks of Love. Sunday worship will follow Rite I with Eucharist. So, please mark your calendar as you plan for a “holy Lent.” Blessings, Fr. Ray +
Outdoor Chairs Challenge!
With the dedication of the Gloria Y. Tappan Memorial Walkway, we are looking forward to using our lovely Garden more in the coming year. We would like to purchase 48 folding outdoor style chairs for such events. A challenge gift has been made for the purchase of these chairs. Every dollar given will be matched, up to $500.00. The cost per chair is approximately $25, so your gift of $25 will actually enable the purchase of two chairs. Chair purchases or donations can be made by placing a check in the offering plate on Sunday (be sure to note that it is for purchase of chairs) or by sending your gift to or dropping it off at the church office.
Worship and Education News:
Adult Education: Meets Sunday at 9:00 am
Sunday School: Will meet at 9:00 am at the First United Methodist Church.
Worship: February 12, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany): Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Jim Howe, Jr, Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Sharon Hinderer, Walter Morris, Sr, Sarah Myers, Debra Richardson, Richard Hargraves, Carol Jennings, Donna Rohrscheib, Nic Cole, Mike Brandt, Doug & Anna Freelander’s son Kuba, David Henderson, Lena Cunningham, Duke Drennon, John Moore, and Connie Johnston.
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: Donation needed is dog & puppy food. Their plastic tub is also on the stair landing.
Grace Food Pantry – plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Church Office News and Announcements:
Wednesday, Feb 8, Midweek Eucharist (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 9, Noonday Eucharist (chapel) at 12:00
Saturday, Feb 11, Altar Guild polish day at 10:00 am
Sunday duties - February 12, 2017
Acolyte – Chris Rogers
Lay Eucharist Minister – Ann Lee
Altar Guild – Bennett Sellers & Angie Fielder
Altar Flowers – Jack & Carla Myers
Monday, Feb 13, ECW will meet at 5:00 pm at the home of Suzanne Brothers
Wednesday, Feb 15, Midweek Eucharist (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 16, Noonday Eucharist (chapel) at 12:00
Tuesday, Feb 28, Pancake supper from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Shrove Tuesday
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115 Fax: 870-338-8519
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Sunday, February 5, 2017
Annual Parish Meeting a Big Success!
Thanks to all who helped make Our Annual Parish Meeting last Sunday a blessing! The food was abundant and delicious. The fellowship was even better and what a joy it was to have to set up two extra tables as attendance surpassed expectations. The first meeting with our new vestry members will be Monday, February 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the church.
Following the Annual Meeting last Sunday, the vestry confirmed that Tait Owens will be continuing as Jr. Warden. Walter Morris, Jr. will continue as Treasurer and Gibson Turley will continue as Clerk.
I look forward to working with our vestry and officers as we begin a new year of ministry and mission at St. John’s. Blessings, Fr. Ray +
Outdoor Chairs Challenge!
With the dedication of the Gloria Y. Tappan Memorial Walkway, we are looking forward to using our lovely Garden more in the coming year. We would like to purchase 48 folding outdoor style chairs for such events. A challenge gift has been made for the purchase of these chairs. Every dollar given will be matched, up to $500.00. The cost per chair is approximately $25, so your gift of $25 will actually enable the purchase of two chairs. Chair purchases or donations can be made by placing a check in the offering plate on Sunday (be sure to note that it is for purchase of chairs) or by sending your gift to or dropping it off at the church office.
Annual Diocesan Convention is February 17-18
The 2017 Arkansas Diocesan Convention will be held Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18 in Little Rock. St. Johns is allowed two voting delegates and one alternate to the convention. As of this writing, we have two delegates. If you would like to attend as an alternate, please call Fr. Ray at 870-338-8115. Your registration and overnight lodging will be provided.
Worship and Education News:
Adult Education: Meets Sunday at 9:00 am
Sunday School: Will meet at 9:00 am at the First United Methodist Church.
Worship: February 5, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany): Isaiah 58:1-9; Psalm 112:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Jim Howe, Jr, Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Sharon Hinderer, Walter Morris, Sr, Sarah Myers, Debra Richardson, Richard Hargraves, Carol Jennings, Donna Rohrscheib, Nic Cole (brother of Mary McCain Morris’s fiancée), Mike Brandt (friend of Liz & Lane Carter), Doug & Anna Freelander’s son Kuba, Jeannie Turley, David Henderson, Lena Cunningham, Duke Drennon, and Aiden Hyslip.
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: Donation needed is dog & puppy food. Their plastic tub is also on the stair landing.
Grace Food Pantry – plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Church Office News and Announcements:
Wednesday, Feb 1, Midweek Holy Unction & Prayers for Healing (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 2, Noonday Holy Unction & Prayers for Healing (chapel) at 12:00
Sunday, February 5, duties:
Acolytes – Ned Pillow, Mary Pillow, Eli Pillow, & Jack Pillow
Lay Eucharist Minister – Susan Carter
Altar Guild – Betsy Wright
Altar Flowers – Charlie Tappan Family
Wednesday, Feb 8, Midweek Eucharist (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 9, Noonday Eucharist (chapel) at 12:00
Saturday, Feb 11, Altar Guild polish day at 10:00 am
Tuesday, Feb 28, Pancake supper from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Shrove Tuesday
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115 Fax: 870-338-8519
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday, January 29, 2017
Annual Parish Meeting This Sunday, January 29
Our Annual Parish Meeting and Potluck is this coming Sunday, January 29 following worship. At this meeting, we will hear brief reports from myself, our wardens and our treasurer. We will elect three new members to our vestry and I will announce our Senior Warden for 2017. This is a wonderful opportunity to share in a meal together and celebrate the many good things that have occurred in our parish life in the past year.
Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. No desserts are needed since we will have a cake to celebrate the marriage of Dagmar Bergan and Hank Boudinot.
I hope you will make plans to attend this once-a-year event in the life of our congregation. Good food and warm fellowship await! Blessings, Fr. Ray
Annual Diocesan Convention is February 17-18
The 2017 Arkansas Diocesan Convention will be held Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18 in Little Rock. St. Johns is allowed two voting delegates and one alternate to the convention. As of this writing, we have one delegate. If you would like to attend as a voting delegate or alternate, please call Fr. Ray at 870-338-8115. Your registration and overnight lodging will be provided.
Vestry Nominations
Three new vestry members will be elected to a three-year term at our Annual Parish Meeting following worship on January 29. The three persons who have been nominated are Jack Hornor, Tap Jennings and Buff Brothers. They will replace three members who have completed their three-year terms. Those going off the vestry are Mike Fielder, Lorraine Ferryman and Jack Myers. Their service to St. John’s is greatly appreciated!
Worship and Education News:
Adult Education: Meets Sunday at 9:00 am
Sunday School: Will meet at 9:00 am at the First United Methodist Church.
Worship: January 29, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany):
Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Jim Howe, Jr., Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Sharon Hinderer, Walter Morris, Sr., Sarah Myers, Debra Richardson, Lena Cunningham, Richard Hargraves, Carol Jennings, Donna Rohrscheib, Nic Cole (brother of Mary McCain Morris’s fiancée), Mike Brandt (friend of Liz & Lane Carter), Doug & Anna Freelander’s son Kuba, Alex Ferryman, Jeannie Turley, David Henderson, and Duke Drennon (grandson of Mark & Melody Rogers).
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: Donation needed is dog & puppy food. Their plastic tub is also on the stair landing.
Grace Food Pantry – plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Church Office News and Announcements:
Wednesday, Jan 25, Midweek Eucharist (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Jan 26, Noonday Eucharist (chapel) at 12:00
Sunday, January 29, 2017 duties:
Acolytes – Katherine & Rachel Wright
Lay Eucharist Minister – Mike Fielder
Altar Guild – Susan Carter
Altar Flowers – Frances Keesee
Kitchen – Julie Pittman
Sunday, Jan 29, Our Annual Parish Meeting will be Sunday, January 29, 2017, with a potluck following worship. The first meeting of the vestry with the three new members will follow the potluck.
Wednesday, Feb 1, Midweek Holy Unction & Prayers for Healing (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 2, Noonday Holy Unction & Prayers for Healing (chapel) at 12:00
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115 Fax: 870-338-8519
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday, January 22, 2017
Are you aware that we have two mid-week Eucharistic Services at St. Johns? These services, which last about 25 minutes, are held on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at noon in the chapel. On the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month, the service is A Public Service of Healing, with anointing with oil for those desiring it. In addition to Holy Communion, each service includes scripture lessons, prayers and a brief homily. There is no music. These services are helpful to those who cannot attend our principal service on Sunday and for those who want to include a mid-week Eucharist as part of their spiritual discipline. As always, all are welcome. Blessings, Fr. Ray
Annual Diocesan Convention is February 17-18
The 2017 Arkansas Diocesan Convention will be held Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18 in Little Rock. St. Johns is allowed two voting delegates to the convention. It has been our practice to also send one alternate delegate. As of this writing, we have one delegate. If you would like to attend as a voting delegate or alternate, please call Fr. Ray at 870-338-8115. Your registration and overnight lodging will be provided.
Vestry Nominations
Three new vestry members will be elected to a three-year term at our Annual Parish Meeting following worship on January 29. The three persons who have been nominated are Jack Hornor, Tap Jennings and Buff Brothers. They will replace three persons who have completed their three-year terms and are going off the vestry. Those going off the vestry are Mike Fielder, Lorraine Ferryman and Jack Myers. Their service to St. John’s is greatly appreciated! I will be announcing a new Senior Warden at the parish meeting and the 2017 Jr. Warden will be selected by the vestry at their first meeting.
Our annual meeting will be a joyful time of looking back at 2016 and looking forward to 2017 and beyond. I look forward to seeing you there.
Worship and Education News:
Adult Education: Meets Sunday at 9:00 am
Sunday School: Will meet at 9:00 am at the First United Methodist Church.
Worship: January 22, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Third Sunday after the Epiphany): Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 5-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Jim Howe, Jr., Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Sharon Hinderer, Walter Morris, Sr., Sarah Myers, Debra Richardson, Lena Cunningham, Richard Hargraves, Carol Jennings, Donna Rohrscheib, Nic Cole (brother of Mary McCain Morris’s fiancée), Mike Brandt (friend of Liz & Lane Carter), Doug & Anna Freelander & newborn baby girl, Alex Ferryman, and Jeannie Turley.
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Dagmar and Hank Are Getting Married! The St. Johns family is invited to remain after worship on Sunday, January 22 for the marriage ceremony of our organist, Dagmar Bergan and Hank Boudinot. They will be leaving after the ceremony for a reception later in the day in Memphis. We will continue our celebration with them at the Annual Parish Meeting and Potluck following worship on January 29. A box for your well wishes, cards and monetary gifts will be placed on the table with a cake celebrating their marriage.
Outreach News:
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is dish soap & cleaning supplies.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donation needed is dog & puppy food. Their plastic tub is also on the stair landing.
Grace Food Pantry – plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Church Office News and Announcements:
Wednesday, Jan 18, Midweek Eucharist (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Jan 19, Noonday Eucharist (chapel) at 12:00
Sunday duties January 22, 2017,
Acolyte – Drew Fielder
Lay Eucharist Minister – Gina Pillow
Altar Guild – Julie Pittman
Altar Flowers – Martha Lambert
Wednesday, Jan 25, Midweek Eucharist (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Jan 26, Noonday Eucharist (chapel) at 12:00
Sunday, Jan 29, Our Annual Parish Meeting will be Sunday, January 29, 2017. There will be a potluck following worship. The first meeting of the vestry with the three new members will follow the potluck.
I would like to thank everyone at St. John’s for including my sister-in-law, Donna Drewry, in your prayers all these months after her accident in September 2016. The power of prayer is a glorious thing. She has done remarkably well considering the multiple injuries she received. Donna is now at home, with a rigorous rehab schedule three times a week. She still has a long way to go to achieve her goal. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, Marjie
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115 Fax: 870-338-8519
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday, January 15, 2017
VESTRY NOMINATIONS
Three new vestry members will be elected to a three-year term at our Annual Parish Meeting following worship on January 29. The three persons who have been nominated are Jack Hornor, Tap Jennings and Buff Brothers. They will replace three persons who have completed their three-year terms and are going off the vestry. Those going off the vestry are Mike Fielder, Lorraine Ferryman and Jack Myers. Their service to St. John’s is greatly appreciated! I will be announcing a new Senior Warden at the parish meeting and the 2017 Jr. Warden will be selected by the vestry at their first meeting.
Our annual meeting will be a joyful time of looking back at 2016 and looking forward to 2017 and beyond. I look forward to seeing you there.
Blessings, Fr. Ray+
Worship and Education News:
Adult Education: Meets Sunday at 9:00 am
Sunday School: Will meet at 9:00 am at the First United Methodist Church.
Worship: January 15, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Second Sunday after Epiphany): Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-12; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Jim Howe, Jr., Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Sharon Hinderer, Walter Morris, Sr., Dr. Marion McDaniel, Sarah Myers, Donna Drewry, Debra Richardson, Ruth Howe, Lena Cunningham, Richard Hargraves, Carol Jennings, Donna Rohrscheib, and Nic Cole (brother of Mary McCain Morris’s fiancée).
Outreach News:
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is laundry detergent and bleach.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donation needed is dog & puppy food. Their plastic tub is also on the stair landing.
Grace Food Pantry – plastic bags go in the labeled container in the narthex.
Church Office News and Announcements:
Wednesday, Jan 11, Midweek Eucharist (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Jan 12, Noonday Eucharist (chapel) at 12:00
Sunday duties, January 15, 2017
Acolyte – Chris Rogers
Lay Eucharist Minister – Mike Fielder
Altar Guild – Maureen Jones
Altar Flowers – Altar Guild
Wednesday, Jan 18, Midweek Eucharist (chapel) at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Jan 19, Noonday Eucharist (chapel) at 12:00
Sunday, Jan 29, Our Annual Parish Meeting will be Sunday, January 29, 2017. There will be a potluck following worship. The first meeting of the vestry with the three new members will follow the potluck.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
Email: rector@saintjohnshelena.org
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115 Fax: 870-338-8519
Email: office@saintjohnshelena.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
