Buzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Hear that? That’s the bee in my bonnet. You can tell when I get a bee in my bonnet because I write about it in the church newsletter. I try to get it out from under my bonnet early in the week so that I don’t rant about it in the Sunday sermon. Who wants to hear about the bee in the rector’s bonnet when he’s supposed to be talking about the Bible?

So. Today’s bee in my bonnet. Here goes. The clue is in the heading. KISS. It’s a mnemonic. It stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid and it was yelled at me by a senior priest early in my ministry after I’d preached an especially cryptic sermon. Keep It Simple, Stupid. He had a point. People shouldn’t need to understand seminary level theology to get something out of a sermon.

This year’s Vacation Bible School will explore Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace June 2-5 from 8:30 a.m.-noon at Church of the Ascension. Registration is closed for this event, but volunteers are always welcome! Contact sarah@stjohnsmontgomery.org for more information.

Bach’s Lunch Summer Organ Concert Series continues for its second year!

Wednesdays this summer from 12:05-12:30 p.m., join us for a short concert and then enjoy lunch and fellowship in the Parish House. You may order a box lunch from the church website or bring your own brown bag lunch. You can also call the church office at 334.262.1937 to order your lunch.

Daughters of the King (DOK) is a community of women whose vision is to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God’s love. Our primary mission is confidential prayer for those in need, but we are also supported through the companionship of our sisters. We enjoy fellowship through four Sunday luncheons each year and other activities , as well as diocesan DOK offerings.

Prospective new members participate in a period of study consisting of six classes held this summer.  We will determine the class times and location so to best fit schedules of the participants.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Ashley Hamlett, ashleyhamlett331@gmail.com or (334)467-2560.

The St. John's Mission team is preparing for its Tela, Honduras mission for this summer.

Due to changes in customs there, we no longer count the pills here, but as with last year we will get our medication bags labelled ahead of time with sessions which will be announced. We would love to have you join us for the actual travel to Honduras.

There are 3 options:

1. A preparation trip July 23 – 26 during which the medications will be transported and counted locally at the church in Honduras. For those interested in a shorter trip to get exposure to mission, this might be a good option.

2. The medical mission trip July 26 —August 2. For this, we will need lay persons as well as medical providers. We will run a series of general medical clinics in small communities near our home base of Tela.

3. For those interested in the entire spectrum, you can do both sessions. We have excellent accommodation in a family-run hotel (air-conditioning, hot water, etc). Food is both safe and excellent. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, and again you do not have to be a medical provider to participate. We welcome new participants on the team as well as returning members.

Please email Kat Dailey for further info at: katdailey@icloud.com.

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:

7:30 a.m.
Lector: Will Hill Tankersley
Usher/Greeter:  J.R. Marshall

10:30 a.m.
Acolytes:  Eloise Carlisle, John David Collier, Samuel Collier
Lector and Intercessor: Rich Anderson, Debbie Schremser
Eucharistic Ministers: Callie Dietz, Mary Hughes, Maria Pacheco, Mary-Nelms Parsons
Ushers/Greeters: Keith Miller, Rich Anderson, Mark Chappell, Jon Dailey
Flower Guild:  Betty Beale, Amy Marshall
Flower Delivery Team: Jeanette Lynn, George Mathews, Stanley Marks
Videographer: Sam Collier 

Your prayers are requested for the following parishioners: Rick Durden, Dave Funk, Mac Gipson, Valinda Johnson, Emily Crump Johannes, Leslie Little, Carma Marks, Richard McCrory, Eddie McDowell, Martha Collier Mosely, Cameron Napier, Bud Nason, Elizabeth Potter, Shirley Price, Scott Simmons, Johnny Smith, Debbie Steindorff,  Barbara Wallace
 
Prayers are also requested for these friends: Emma Allshouse, Gail Alsobrook, Mac Burton, John Ferguson, Margaret Hixon, Stephanie Holmes, Gray Howard, Charles Lewis, Henson Millsap, Karen Pacheco, Frieda Rodgers, Pam Slate, Ron Skoneki, Madera Spencer, Chandler Taylor, Connie Thomas, Frank Winkler, Sharon Carney Wright 

Pastoral Care Team for May: Elizabeth Via Brown, Betty Beale, Arthur Mazyck, Marney Garzon, Cam Armstrong, Mary Martin Mitchell