Try these on for size.
“M&Ms must be eaten in alphabetical order: blue, brown, green, orange, red, yellow.” (If you know someone who lives by this rule, DO NOT accept a job offer from them. You will regret it.)
“Money cannot buy happiness, but its more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle.”
“Money can’t buy you friends, but it can get you a better class of enemy.”

It has become fashionable to write a personal Rule of Life, and I’m OK with that. People who do this try to identify the one or more vital actions or attitudes that they believe will make them happy. Then they commit to following this rule.

This year’s Vacation Bible School explores Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace and a good time is being had by all!

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.

Centering Prayer will meet in the library Wednesdays throughout the summer from 11:15-12:00. This will enable those who want to attend the organ concert at 12:05 to do so.

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: Fred Matthews

Usher/Greeter: Elizabeth Lawlor

Altar Guild: Nancy Benner

10:30 a.m.

Acolytes: Thomas Lawlor, Ellie Knudson

Altar Guild: James Rinehart

Lector and Intercessor: Ashley Roseboro, Sarah Spratling

Eucharistic Ministers:  Tracey Campbell, Reg McLane, JR Marshall

Ushers/Greeters: Keith Miller, Anne Hamner, Liam McMullan, Florence Tyson

Flower Guild: Mary Helen Mahan, Fay Worrilow

Flower Delivery Team: Maria Pacheco, Anne & Reggie Hamner, Allison Prillaman

Videographer: Scott Mitchell

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, Deborah Earle, John Ferguson, Margaret Hixon, Stephanie Holmes, 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 June: Elizabeth Via Brown, Betty Beale, Arthur Mazyck, Marney Garzon, Cam Armstrong, Mary Martin Mitchell