by Emily Howard, Director of Communications

A facebook friend of mine posted yesterday about a foster kitty she is tempted to adopt. The reason (besides the fact that he is a cat and therefore naturally adorable)? He has six extra toes! So unique!

Our family has two cats. Ninety five percent of the things they do is cute (I started to say “everything” but had to make an exception for barfing hairballs). Every day I can be heard uttering phrases like:

“Berlioz has been sleeping in that position for three hours! So sweet.”

“Look at his big belly swinging back and forth when he runs! Adorable!”

During Sunday worship, our lectors and intercessors are integral to the reading and hearing of God's word and our prayers. And sometimes, our lector Ashley R. gets a little help from his mini-me!

St. John's parishioners visiting the Cathedral Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Pictured l-r: Will Hill Tankersley, Rev. George Watts, Kristin Tankersley, Deacon Patricia Furtado and Will Gunter)

Join us for: 'Digging Deeper - going beyond the sermon.' This is a chance to explore the depths of the Sunday Bible lessons. Each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the Small Dining Room Jon and Kat Dailey will host studies that will go deeper than a 15-minute sermon can. The atmosphere will be informal, accessible, and collegial. Please come and learn and share.

Join us this summer (May 11-Aug. 31) for a short, lively service for all ages. We’ll sing, pray, have Communion together, and enjoy an interactive message from 9:30—10 a.m. on the third floor of the education building.

Bach’s Lunch Summer Organ Concert Series continues this week! 

**Please note: there will be no concert Wednesday, July 2**

June 25 - Jim Conely, Huntingdon College

Scherzo: “La Chasse” (Symphony 2) – Charles-Marie Widor

From Variations on Kum Ba Yah – Philip Jones

“Someone’s Praying, Lord”

“Let Us Praise the Lord”

Two Pieces – James Conely

“Poem: Reminiscence”

“Epiphany Prelude on Morning Star” (Hymn No. 117)

Two Spirituals – Marianne Kim

“I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”

“Ain’t-a That Good News”

Prelude in C – Edward C. Bairstow

Menu: BLT on Whole Grain Bread, Carrot & Cranberry Salad, Chocolate Coconut Bar

Watch the video here

The idea of mission is a core principle of the Christian faith. At St. John’s we are committed to partnering with God to do his work of redemption in this world by assisting those in need through financial giving, hands on assistance, and donating needed items to the poor, the sick, the friendless, the prisoner, the homeless, and anyone in need. From working with local charities and nonprofits to international mission trips, members of St. John’s make it a point to be involved.

Learn more here:

Your prayers are requested for the following parishioners:
Rick Durden, Dave Funk, Mac Gipson, Emily Crump Johannes, Valinda Johnson, Carma Marks, Richard McCrory, 
Pat McDonald, Eddie McDowell,  Martha Collier Mosely, Cameron Napier, Bud Nason, Elizabeth Potter, Jim Power, Shirley Price, Johnny Smith, Scott Simmons, Debbie Steindorff, Barbara Wallace

Prayers are also requested for these friends: 
Emma Allshouse, Gail Alsobrook, Mac Burton, Matthew Daniel, John Ferguson, Bob Geddie, Margaret Hixon, Stephanie Holmes, 
Charles Lewis, Leslie Little, The Family of Sallie Milsap, Karen Pacheco, Pam Slate, Ron Skoneki, Tade Smilie, Madera Spenser, Chandler Taylor, Connie Thomas, Katherine Weidner, Frank Winkler, Sharon Carney Wright

June 29 (5th Sunday) 

7:30 a.m. 
Lector: Fred Matthews 
Usher/Greeter: Florence Tyson 
Altar Guild: Chuck Moore 
 
10:30 a.m. 
Acolytes: Harlan White 
Altar Guild: Ashley Hamlett 
Lector and Intercessor: Scott Mitchell, Rodney Hamilton
Eucharistic Ministers: Virginia Banister, Kat Dailey, Radney Ramsey 
Ushers/Greeters: Keith Miller, Rich Anderson, Liam McMullan, Cole Wise 
Flower Guild: Betsy Cannon, Mary Martin Mitchell 
Flower Delivery Team: Emmi Harrell, Tracey Campbell