September 14, 2016, 8:20 AM
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday, September 18, 2016
THERE WILL BE NO THURSDAY NOON EUCHARIST THIS WEEK ON SEPTEMBER 15. The service on Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. will be held as scheduled.
Fr. Ray will be leading a four-week study on major themes from the works and life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer beginning Wednesday, September 28, and ending Wednesday, October 19. Class sessions include:
September 28: What Is The Church?
October 5: Living In Christian Community
October 12: Religionless Christianity
October 19: Come and Die
Classes will be meet at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. A sign-up sheet will be placed on the table at the back of the church.
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: September 18th, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost): Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13.
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Carol Jennings,
Sam Harris, Jim Howe, Jr., William Millard, Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Richard Hargraves, Elena Hinderer, Sharon Hinderer, Belinda Hyslip, Walter Morris, Sr., Pat Wheeler, Dr. Marion McDaniel, Lena Cunningham, Rex Webb, Joyce St. Columbia, Sarah Myers, Duke Drennon, Donna Drewry (Marjie’s sister-in-law) and the family of Walt Morris.
Outreach News:
The Samaritan’s Purse: Donations that will fit in a shoe box can be placed in the basket by front door. This month will be clothes and toys for boys and girls 10-14.
Angels of Graceand Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is laundry detergent & bleach. Plastic tubs for each are on the stair landing just outside the chapel.
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, September 14th, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Eucharist in the chapel.
Thursday, September 15th, No Noonday Eucharist this week
Saturday, September 17th, 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Walter Luther Morris, IV. Attire should be vibrant colors (no black please) and/or your Walt shirt.
Sunday duties September 18th, 2016:
Acolyte – Drew Fielder
Lay Eucharistic Minister – Gina Pillow
Altar Guild – Maureen Jones
Altar Flowers –Walter & Jayne Morris
Monday, September 19th, 5:30 p.m. Vestry
Wednesday, September 21st, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Eucharist in the chapel
Thursday, September 22nd, 12:00, Noonday Eucharist in the chapel
Congratulations to Katherine Wright for winning Miss Tri-County Fair.
One Hundredth Birthday Celebration: October 22-23
Chairperson of Birthday Committee: Maureen Jones
Invitations and Addresses: Angie Fielder
Food: Julie Pittman
Displays and Memorabilia: Grace Henderson
Decorations: Carla Myers
Please consider which of these groups you would like to help with and let the team leader know.
St John’s historical records: 1955, September 4: The weather was Fair and Pleasant, 139 present for communion and Sunday School teachers included Mrs. Lorena Connaway, Miss D. Walker, Mrs. D. S. Heslep, Mrs. Virginia Conditt, Mrs. David Barlow, and Mrs. F. Rutherford.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115 Fax: 870-338-8519
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
September 7, 2016, 4:54 PM
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday, September 11, 2016
UPCOMING MID-WEEK STUDIES AT ST. JOHN’S
Dear St. John’s Family,
I will be leading a four-week study on major themes from the works and life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer beginning Wednesday, September 28, and ending Wednesday, October 19. Class sessions include:
September 28: What Is The Church?
October 5: Living In Christian Community
October 12: Religionless Christianity
October 19: Come and Die
Then, starting on Wednesday, November 30, I will lead a five-week study called The Journey, which is about the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Classes are scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings and at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, following our 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Eucharist. All are welcome!
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: September 11th, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost): Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-11; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10.
Pastoral News:
New starting this week will be Wednesday Eucharist on September 7th, at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel.
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Carol Jennings, Sam Harris, Jim Howe, Jr., William Millard, Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Richard Hargraves, Elena Hinderer, Sharon Hinderer, Belinda Hyslip, Walter Morris, Sr., Pat Wheeler, Dr. Marion McDaniel, Lena Cunningham, Rex Webb, Joyce St. Columbia, Sarah Myers, Duke Drennon, the family of Walt Morris, and the family of Bert Chu.
Outreach News:
The Samaritan’s Purse: Donations that will fit in a shoe box can be placed in the basket by front door. This month will be clothes and toys for boys and girls 10-14.
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is cleaning supplies. Plastic tubs for each are on the stair landing just outside the chapel.
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, September 7th, 5:30 p.m. our Wednesday Eucharist begins in the chapel.
Thursday, September 8th, 12:00, Noonday Eucharist in the chapel
Sunday duties September 11th, 2016:
Acolyte – Ed Pat Wright
Lay Eucharistic Minister – Gina Pillow
Altar Guild – Lindalu Hargraves
Altar Flowers – Ed Pat, Betsy, Katherine & Rachel Wright
Monday, September 12th, at 5:00 p.m. ECW will meet at Haute Par on Cherry St.
Wednesday, September 14th, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Eucharist in the chapel
Thursday, September 15th, 12:00, Noonday Eucharist in the chapel
Note from Jim Mayer (Formerly from Helena but always a Helena’an) Thank you and the congregation for your generous gift for flood relief in Baton Rouge. This disaster is beyond description, a 150,000 homes and 100,000 buildings flooded.
One Hundredth Birthday Celebration: October 22-23
Chairperson of Birthday Committee: Maureen Jones
Invitations and Addresses: Angie Fielder
Food: Julie Pittman
Displays and Memorabilia: Grace Henderson
Decorations: Carla Myers
Please consider which of these groups you would like to help with and let the team leader know.
St John’s historical records: 1939: Included in the budget for the year was a pledge of $50 for Sewanee. Vestrymen elected included Ed Carvill, Charles Witsell, Moore Tappan, Cad Polk Jr. and Dr. Walter Bruce.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115 Fax: 870-338-8519
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 770, Helena, AR 72342
September 1, 2016, 6:19 AM
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday, September 4, 2016
Dear St. John’s Family,
Christian fellowship is an important part of our life as a community of faith. Along with Worship, Service and Christian Education, Fellowship opportunities allow us to connect with each other in ways that continue to strengthen our bonds of affection. I hope you will be able to participate in some or all of these events!
Fr. Ray +
Fellowship Events September-December 2016
- After Church Muffins/Juice/Coffee in Chapel on Third Sundays will take place on: September 18 and December 18
- October 22-23 100th Birthday Event
ü Saturday, October 22 Afternoon Worship Service
ü Saturday, October 22 Dinner in Undercroft following worship
- Sunday, November 6 All Saints’ Day All-Church Potluck in Undercroft
- Wednesday, November 23 @ 5:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Worship with wine and cheese following service
- Saturday, December 24 Candlelight Christmas Eve Service @ 5:30 p.m.
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: September 4th, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost): Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33.
Pastoral News:
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Carol Jennings, Sam Harris, Jim Howe, Jr., William Millard, Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Richard Hargraves, Elena Hinderer, Sharon Hinderer, Belinda Hyslip, Walter Morris, Sr., Pat Wheeler, Dr. Marion McDaniel, Lena Cunningham, Rex Webb (son of John & Samantha Webb), Katy Mouritsen, Joyce St. Columbia, and Walt Morris and family.
Outreach News:
The Samaritan’s Purse: Donations that will fit in a shoe box can be placed in the basket by front door. This month will be clothes and toys for boys and girls 10-14.
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is paper towels. Plastic tubs for each are on the stair landing just outside the chapel.
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, August 31st, 12:00 Noon, Holy Unction and Prayers for Healing in the Chapel.
Sunday duties September 4th, 2016:
Acolyte – Mike Fielder
Lay Eucharistic Minister – Mike Fielder
Altar Guild – Susan Carter
Altar Flowers – Gibson & Jeannie Turley
Thursday, September 8th, 12:00 Noon, Midweek Eucharist in the Chapel.
Thursday, September 8th, 5:00 pm, All Alter Guild members will meet at the church.
One Hundredth Birthday Celebration: October 22-23
Chairperson of Birthday Committee: Maureen Jones
Invitations and Addresses: Angie Fielder
Food: Julie Pittman
Displays and Memorabilia: Grace Henderson
Decorations: Carla Myers
Please consider which of these groups you would like to help with and let the team leader know.
St John’s historical records: 1925, February: Acolytes for the month were Joe Lyford, James Clopton, Winston Mosby, Tappan Hornor, John Sanford, Morris Keesee and Thomas Keesee.
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
August 25, 2016, 8:26 AM
Newsletter:
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday, August 28, 2016
LOUISIANA FLOOD RELIEF OFFERING
1 Corinthians 12:26
If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
This past week the St. John’s Family contributed $1,700 (as of Monday) for Louisiana flood relief. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and is a sign of your commitment to those beyond our own walls. These funds will be sent to Bishop Larry Benfield and distributed to Louisiana through his Discretionary Fund.
Since arriving at St. John’s last Spring I have been inspired by our congregation’s generosity. Whether it is providing gifts cards for me to distribute to folks in need, assisting others through the Priest’s Discretionary Fund, supporting Children and Youth via the Ophelia Polk Moore Fund, contributing to a young mom and her newborn child or reaching out to new educators at Teach for America the St. John’s Family exhibits an ongoing concern for our neighbors in need. We have been blessed in so very many ways. Thank you for celebrating our many blessings by being a blessing to others.
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: August 28th, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for Sunday (Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost): Sirach 10:12-18; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14.
Pastoral News:
Holy Unction and Prayers for the Healing will be on the first Thursday of each month at 12:00 Noon in the chapel.
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Carol Jennings, Sam Harris, Jim Howe, Jr., William Millard, Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Richard Hargraves, Elena Hinderer, Sharon Hinderer, Belinda Hyslip, Walter Morris, Sr., Pat Wheeler, Dr. Marion McDaniel, Lena Cunningham, Rex Webb (son of John & Samantha Webb), Walt Morris, Katy Mouritsen, Joyce St. Columbia and for the family of Roger Dean (Nolan Dean’s uncle).
Outreach News:
The Samaritan’s Purse: Donations that will fit in a shoe box can be placed in the basket by front door. This month will be clothes and toys for boys and girls 10-14.
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is toilet paper. Plastic tubs for each are on the stair landing just outside the chapel.
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:
Thursday, August 25th, 12:00 Noon, Midweek Eucharist in the Chapel.
Sunday duties August 28, 2016:
Acolyte – Kathrine Wright
Lay Eucharistic Minister – Ann Lee
Altar Guild – Bennett Sellers & Angie Fielder
Altar Flowers – Mark & Melody Rogers
Thursday, September 1st, 12:00 Noon, Holy Unction and Prayers for the Healing in the Chapel.
Thursday, September 8th, 5:00 pm, All Alter Guild members will meet at the church.
One Hundredth Birthday Celebration: October 21-23
Chairperson of Birthday Committee: Maureen Jones
Invitations and Addresses: Angie Fielder
Food: Julie Pittman
Displays and Memorabilia: Grace Henderson
Decorations: Carla Myers
Please consider which of these groups you would like to help with and let the team leader know. Plans now include a Wine and Cheese Reception on Friday evening and Worship Service on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 followed by a buffet dinner/reception in the undercroft.
St John’s historical records: Sunday School members in 1953 included Bobby Anders; Betty and Rachel Lynn Anderson; Jane, Lewis, and Tom Barlow; Elizabeth and Nina Beall; Johnny Broome; Eddie Brown; Ann and Jim Clopton; Lynne Coates; Jim Conditt; Jean, Kathy and Susan Cracraft; Jimmy Ruth DeGuion; Tookie Faulkner; Ann Hargraves; Joe Heslep; Jack, Marjorie and Nannice Hornor; W.B. Hudson Jr; David, Mary and Tap Jennings; Betty Zane and Ricky Johnson; Allison and Elizabeth Keesee; Alla Kusnetcaw, Mary Lambert; Nadia and Nicolai Milnic; Tommy Miller; Bobby and Nancy Nicholls; Jerry and Lee Pillow; Helen Polk; David and Murray Schrantz; Hilda, Johnny, Nina and Washa Salonks; Sue Topp; Dick and Tommy Titus; and Suzanne and Kathy Vandiver.
Contact info for Fr. Ray:
Cell: 501-291-6262
St. John’s Church Office:
Phone: 870-338-8115 Fax: 870-338-8519
August 17, 2016, 7:36 PM
St. John's Newsletter: Sunday, August 21, 2016
Worship and Education News
Adult Education: Sunday, August 21st, at 9:00 am.
Sunday School: Will meet at 9:00 at the First United Methodist Church.
Worship: August 21st, the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Rev. Ray Brown.
Readings for this Sunday (Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost): Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17.
Midweek Eucharist will be on Thursday, August 25th, at Noon.
Pastoral News:
St. John’s Good Samaritans (ECW): Please feel free to call Maureen Jones (404-697-7197) or Jeannie Turley (870-816-6387) if you are in need of some help with errands or transportation or food, or if you would just like some company.
Please keep the following in your prayers: Buddy Wheeler, Buddy Byrd, Carol Jennings,
Sam Harris, Jim Howe, Jr., William Millard, Susan Gibbs Worrell, Jeffrey Mink, Richard Hargraves, Elena Hinderer, Sharon Hinderer, Belinda Hyslip, Walter Morris, Sr., Walt Morris, Pat Wheeler, Dr. Marion McDaniel, Lena Cunningham, and teachers and students as we start this school year.
Outreach News:
The Samaritan’s Purse: Donations that will fit in a shoe box can be placed in the basket by front door. This month will be clothes and toys for boys and girls 10-14.
Angels of Grace and Anchor Mission ministries: The item from their wish list this week is dish soap. Plastic tubs for each are located at the stair landing just outside the chapel.
Humane Society of the Delta: Donations needed are dog food, cat litter and large used bath towels. There is a plastic tub for them also on the stair landing.
Grace Food Pantry labeled container in the narthex is for any plastic bags you might want to donate.
CHURCH OFFICE NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thursday, August 18th, at 12:00 Noon, Midweek Eucharist in the Chapel.
Sunday duties August 21, 2016:
Acolyte – Mike Fielder
Lay Eucharistic Minister – Susan Carter
Altar Guild – Carla Myers
Altar Flowers – Stephen Barker
Thursday, August 25th, at 12:00 Noon, Midweek Eucharist in the Chapel.
Hope For The Future is a program offered through Alzheimer’s Arkansas. If you have a loved one with dementia, or if you just want to know more about caring for those with dementia or alzheimer’s, I enthusiastically recommend this program. It will be a half-day well spent. Please call me if you would like to know more about this opportunity that is coming to Helena on Friday, September 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at UAMS East. Additional information about this event can be found in following newsletters. Blessings! -- Fr. Ray
One Hundredth Birthday Celebration: Plans are underway for the 100th Birthday Celebration of the St. John’s church building on October 21-23 of this year. The Birthday Committee held its first meeting on May 17. The following persons have volunteered to head up the various teams that will be working to ensure we have a wonderful celebration:
Chairperson of Birthday Committee: Maureen Jones
Invitations and Addresses: Angie Fielder
Food: Julie Pittman
Displays and Memorabilia: Grace Henderson
Decorations: Carla Myers
Please consider which of these groups you would like to help with and let the team leader know. As of this time plans include a Wine and Cheese Reception on Friday evening, Worship Service on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner/reception in the undercroft. More information will be provided in future newsletters.
St John’s historical records: 1965 Christmas Eve service: 340 persons were present.
Office: If you know anyone that needs to be on the prayer list please contact the office in order to include them in the newsletter and the bulletins. We also need to know when someone should be taken off. Email, text or call, your help is greatly appreciated.
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
