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Sunday Propers The Scriptures for July 2009 Sunday, July 5 Sunday, July 12 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Amos 7:7-15 Mark 6:1-13 Mark 6:14-29 Psalm 123 Psalm 85:8-13 Sunday, July 19 Sunday, July 26 Jeremiah 23:1-6 2 Kings 4:42-44 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 John 6:1-21 Psalm 23 Psalm 145:10-19

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JULY 2009 Edition

St. John’s Episcopal Church

From the Rector

The Church Gathered in AnaheimFrom July 8-July 17, over 1000 Episcopalians will gather in Anaheim, California, for the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Gregory Straub, the Executive Of-ficer of General Convention, describes Convention as “a combination of legislative assembly, bazaar of goods and services, and family reunion. It is one of the most excit-ing and, truth be told, one of the most awe-inspiring gath-erings in the world.” I was a deputy to the 2006 General Convention, and I can attest that Convention is, indeed, a remarkable happening like few others.

Developed in the crucible of the 1780s, General Conven-tion reflects our nation’s Founding Fathers’ wisdom with a bicameral legislature (House of Bishops & House of Depu-ties) consisting of elected bishops (not royally-appointed, as bishops are in England), clergy, and lay people. Impor-tantly, those elected to attend Convention are deputized to vote their minds and consciences rather than delegated to represent the will of their dioceses.

Even in the midst of parliamentary debate, my experience at General Convention was one of abiding prayer and the movement of the Holy Spirit. (Things CNN and USA To-day have difficulty reporting!) Perhaps most importantly, General Convention is an icon of the great strength of the Episcopal Church as a family in which widely diverse and divergent Christians are willing to come together and con-fess Jesus as Lord, pray, and—yes—wrestle in the hope of faithfully enacting the kingdom of God.

Most decisions made by General Convention are passed by resolution, which is, in essence, an articulation of the “mind of the church” at a given moment in its history. Res-olutions do not carry the force of church law, nor are they unchangeable over time. 51% of each house is required to pass most resolutions, which underscores that in any given instance a large plurality of those voting may disagree with what is passed. Remembering this hopefully grants the “yeas” Christian humility and the “nays” Christian solace. It also underscores that the passage of a resolution does not mean that the conversation surrounding the resolution is necessarily settled. Christian history is measured in cen-turies! Discernment regarding issues that face the church occurs over many years of prayerful conversation.

Some of the major issues that may be considered at the 76th General Convention include a church-wide health in-surance plan, new liturgies and prayers to respond to vari-ous pastoral situations, support for both the Millennium Development Goals and poverty-reducing measures in the United States, ongoing conversations about human sexual-ity and the life of the church, and our relationship with the rest of the Anglican Communion.

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Give us all a reverence for the earth as thy own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to thy honor and glory.

For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.

These prayers are currently be-ing said by us every Sunday at 8 and 10 o’clock respectively in the Prayers of the People, our prayers. Do they reflect your theology? Even more, do they speak of your behavior? Are you and I acting responsibly at home, school,

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continued from page 1 . . .Your fellow parishioner Billy Kingery is a deputy to General Convention. I encourage you to keep Billy, Bishop Powell, and our entire deputation in your prayers. If you wish to follow the Convention, you may do so by clicking on the “episcopal life online” tab on the front page of our parish web site.

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be pres-ent with those who take counsel in Ana-heim for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Grace and peace,

The Reverend Barkley ThompsonRector

work, and play when it comes to stewardship of the earth? Are you and I acting responsively in thanksgiving to God for the abundance of his gifts? Are we at St. John’s, part of the body of Christ, doing all we can for God’s creation to “use its resources rightly?” At its May meeting your Vestry, under the leadership of Dan Sum-merlin and John Merten, committed that St. John’s would be proactive when it comes to the right use of the created order. It voted to institute several initial steps to make our church more “green.” In addition to recycling paper which we already are doing, we will begin recycling metal cans, plastic containers, and glass bottles and jars from our kitchen and office areas. We will switch to reus-able ceramic coffee mugs instead of using Styrofoam which is not biodegrad-able. Our disposable plates and cups will be eco-friendly, which means they degrade quickly in the landfill. As a beginning at acknowledging issues of social justice, we will insti-tute the use of fair trade coffee at all gatherings. In order to be fair trade, grow-ers must meet standards that ensure environmentally sustainable practices and a fair and living wage to their employees. To learn more about the fair trade movement go to www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/coffee. Read what is there and then click on “background” to learn even more. Your Vestry and clergy believe that the above measures are a sound and reasonable start in honoring our call to Christian stewardship of mother earth. May God give us the will and courage to practice what we pray.

The Rev. Dr. David DixonDeacon

Prayer Request for Summer Mission Trip Participants

On July 14 participants and chaperones of the di-ocesan Senior High Mission Trip will be leaving for New Orleans. The young people and their leaders will assist with disaster recovery and return on July 22. The group includes ten parishioners from St. John’s: Mary Ellen Apgar, Courtney Brothers, A.B. Bullington, Jimmy Coles, Quint Coles, Erin Harden (our new Minister for Children, Youth, and Families,) Laura Johnson, Carrie Knopf, Sarah Knopf, and Earle Shumate. Please hold them in your prayers as they strive to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.

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People in the ParishTranSfeR InLeslie and Joe Carpenter on June 8, 2009 from Cave Spring United Methodist, Roa-noke, VA.

WeddInGShellie Austin and Preston McGhee on June 27, 2009 at Christ Church, Roanoke VA.

July Calendar

efM RegistrationIt is not too late to join the EFM (Education for Ministry) class that is beginning in the fall. A registration/organiza-tional meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the 4th floor Conference Room. Mary Page Gwalt-

ney, the mentor for the group and the diocesan coordinator for EFM, and continuing members of the group will be here to meet with anyone interested in being a part of the new group.The fee for the class is $345, payable--if possible--at the registration meeting. Other arrangements can be worked out; scholarships and payment plans are available.The fall class will begin in early September and run through mid May meeting on Tuesdays in the conference room from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.EFM is designed to give you an understanding of the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, church history, theology, and ethics. You meet weekly in a group to discuss the readings, to reflect theologically, and to worship. The entire course takes four years to complete, but you commit to the program one year at a time.If you want more information, contact Mary Page Gwaltney at 343-0127, 797-1738 (cell) or [email protected].

July 2009Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Calendar of EventsSt. John's Episcopal Church

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5 6 7 8 9 10 118:00 am, Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Parish Hall

9:00 am, Rector's Forum, Room 203

10:00 am, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Parish Hall

5:00 pm, The Gathering Eucharist, Church

8:30 am, CYP Summer Program, .

6:30 pm, Discernment Committee Meeting, Conference Room

8:00 am, Vestry Officers, Library


8:30 am, Outreach Assistance, Activity Room

9:30 am, Staff Meeting, Conference Room

12:00 pm, Visioning Meeting, Library

1:00 pm, History Committee Meeting, History Room

7:00 am, Holy Eucharist, Parish Hall


10:00 am, Our Lady of the Valley, .

7:15 am, Thursday Morning Bible Study, Library


3:30 pm, South Roanoke Nursing Home, .

5:00 pm, Community Living Club, Parish Hall/Gathering Area





Gathering in the Garden


10:30 am, Avante Nursing Home, .





11:30 am, Welcome Back Sunday Planning Meeting, Library

12:00 pm, Visioning Meeting, Conference Room

4:00 pm, Memorials Committee Meeting, Conference Room





10:00 am, Methodist Home, .

4:00 pm, CYP Covenant Meeting, Library











5:30 pm, EFM Registration Meeting, Conference Room

6:00 pm, EFM Reception, Conference Room


5:00 pm, Community Living Club, Parish Hall/Gathering Area

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July 12 Altar flowers The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in lov-ing memory of Ellen Finley Andrews by her family; Jean Wilson Moore by her family; Susan Darnall Talbott and Betty Guilfoyle Talbott, Wil-liam “Billy” Talbott, Johnny Talbott, III by their family; Evelyn Weaver Clement, Dr. Edgar Weaver, David Delmar Weaver, Tamsin Whale Weaver, Richard Whale Weaver by their families. The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Carolyn and Jim Reighley.

July 5 Altar flowers The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Philip C. Trout and Mrs. Bettie Trout Samuel by Lee T. Bow-man, Nancy T. Chason, and Anne R. Trout.; Joseph Winston Hazlegrove and Jo Ann Loventhal Hazlegrove by their children; Paul Mobley Frantz by his family; Frank W. (Bo) Rogers, Jr. by his family.

8:00 July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 Lay Readers-

Lessons Louis Tudor Margaret Grayson John Rosemond Sam Darby

Chalice Bearer Anne Beckett Dick Grayson Lolly Rosemond Jeanie Darby Eucharistic Visitors Hugh Hall Jeanie Darby Greeters/ Nametags Russ Danstrom

Pat Lindsay Sallie Spiller

Liz Holt Joe Salmon

Mickey Prescott Fayetta Weaver Lois Spencer

Usher Teams Team 8.1 Ann & Pie Garst

Team 8.2 Colston Clark Nelson Teague

Team 8.3 John &

Andy Douthat

Team 8.4 Andy &

Alison Blanton 10:00 July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26

Lay Readers- Lessons

Heth Thomas Liz Brailsford Andy Blanton Charlean Fisher

Lay Readers - Prayers

Drew Williams Sharon Wrenn Donna Hamner Pat Burns

Chalice Bearers Andy Blanton Heth Thomas

Sharon Wrenn Mary Mackin

Andy Blanton Donna Hamner

Charlean Fisher Pat Burns

Crucifers Michael Cobb Quint Coles Katie Sayers Courtney Breakell Jr. Crucifers Callie Garst John Garst Ben Vance JB Breakell

Torch Bearers Matt Doughty Adler Cargill

Rob Brailsford Jr Caroline Brailsford

Buck Parrott Jack Irons

Amy Eggleston Christie Goldsmith

Gospel Book Bearers Jack Garst Katherine Lake Campbell Lake Charlie Eggleston Vergers David Todd

(Nancy Page shadow verge) Benny Firestone Heth Thomas Dick Grayson

Eucharistic Visitors Mike Hudson

Eva deColigny St Jon Clark

Novella Thompson Gates DeHart

Suzanne Sprenger Jim Ford

Heth Thomas Katrina Ross

Greeters/ Nametags Bob & Carol Schroeder

Jay & Jennifer Conley

Forrest & Chris Moore

Pat Lindsay Earle Shumate

Usher Teams Team 9.2 Jim Bowden

John H. Parrott Jr.

Team 9.3 Boyd Johnson

Gray Goldsmith

Team 9.4 Jane Coulter

Team 11.1 Churchill Robison

Ken Robison

July 19 Altar flowers The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bess and Holman Willis and Anita and Holman Wil-lis, Jr. by their family; B. Purnell Eggleston by his family; Robert Jackson Bates Smtih by his daughter, Harriet Heinemann.

July 26 Altar flowers The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Margaret Bowling and James Edge Bowden by James Lee Bowden and family; Mary Wysor and Robert Hail Smith by their daughter Jane Smith and granddaughter Jane Kelly.

5:00p.m July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26

Readers Mary Jean Levin Alise Magnuson Janet Lynne Knopf Meghan Frankl

Prayers Of the People

St.Jon Clark Rob Magnuson Liz Frankl Jack Page

Chalice Bearers

St.Jon Clark Mary Jan Levin

Alise Magnuson Rob Magnuson

Katherine Knopf Charlean Fisher

Jack Page Mary Jean Levin

Ushers Team 5.4 Katrina Ross Christie Wills

Team 5.1 Joe Salmon Dave Hurley

Team 5.2 Kathryn McCathern

Norman Foggin

Team 5.3 John Levin

Greeters/ Nametags

Liz Holt Pat Lindsay

Pam Greenwood Fayetta Weaver

Betty Pence Alison Blanton

Katherine & Cy Clemo

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Musicians needed for The Gathering

As the Gathering continues to grow, so do the needs of the Gathering Band! Our goal is to have at least two separate worship teams so that our musicians may have the opportunity to alternate between leading and par-ticipating in worship. To accomplish this goal, we will need additional female vocalists, additional violin-ists, additional mandolin players, and additional hand drummers. But we are also interested in adding additional instruments such as the bass or cello. And of course, we can always use more guitar players, key-boardists, and male vocalists. And while we are asking for help, let us also put out a call for someone to run the sound board during the ser-vice. Whether you have experience in this area or just like turning dials, we would love to show you what needs to be done. In other words, it ain't rocket science! If you are interested in sharing your gifts with us, please email Carter Brothers at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Foyer GroupsFoyer Groups had a great sec-ond round. Comments have been terrific and several peo-ple have called to be sure they were included in the next ro-tation. There is not a summer group for obvious reasons – too difficult to coordinate sched-ules. Of course, if your cur-rent group wants to meet in the summer – go for it! A kickoff dinner will be held in Septem-ber to announce the new groups. Watch for sign up information in early August.

e-mail Address Request

We are striving to build a compre-hensive e-mail database. Please send your e-mail address to Kristi Brown at [email protected]. Please also indicate if you would like to receive the Record electronically.

TAKe “nOTe”

Have you ever thought about singing with the choir, but for whatever reason, haven’t gotten around to it? Now is the perfect time to give your “singing in the shower” voice new opportunities. Please consider participating in the choir in one of the following ways:

Join the Summer Choir. Rehearsals are on Sunday morning at 9:00 before the service at 10:00. That’s all you have to do.

Sing with the choir for its annual All Saints Concert which will be on Sun-day, november 1. This year we will be singing Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Please join the rehearsals by Septem-ber 9 if you want to sing.

Participate in the “full-time” choir. This is a fantastic opportunity to sing beautiful music, to meet wonderful and interesting people, to enjoy laugh-ing and having fun, and to worship in a new and meaningful way. Join us for the choir Kickoff dinner on Wednesday, August 26 at Jim Schall’s Metamorphosis on Jefferson Street. (Advance reservations needed. $ 24 per person)

To get more information, have ques-tions answered, obtain schedules, or “sign up,” please contact David Charles Campbell (343-9341; [email protected]) or Nancy Dixon (989-6095; [email protected])

Attendance at Sunday Worship

Sunday, June 21: 280

Sunday, June 28: 394

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HalfWay There Celebration

Jan Garrett with a half-

way completed capital

campaign pledge card.

David Lake wearing half business, half casual.

Renee and Mya Jefcoat.

Bill, Adler, and Lisa Cargill, Mary Stafford.

Christian Loop with half the pinata for a hat.Jack Garst.

Zach Jefcoat.

Thanks to all for their support of this great celebration of being halfway back to our beloved sanctuary.

Michael Cobb, Mary Stafford, John Garst.

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Record Schedule Record date deadline August 2 July 23 August 30 August 20

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Church Renovation Weekly Progress

http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org(Then click on Church Renovation and

Capital Campaign on the left side)

Are you interested in finding out what’s going on with the renovations in our church each week? Then check out the Church Renovation and Capital Campaign page on our website to view a slideshow each week of the work in progress!

Congratulations, graduates of the 2009

family Liturgy and Communion class!

On July 12th, during the 10 a.m. ser-vice, we will celebrate the graduation of children who participated in our family study of the Episcopal liturgy, including Baptism and Holy Eucha-rist. The study has been a wonderful experience for the families who faith-fully did their home study together each week and came each Sunday evening in June prepared to share and learn. Please join us in this special ser-vice as we recognize these children.

The graduates are:Griffin ThompsonEliza ThompsonLilly KemperAnna Todd KemperChloe RobertsSarah RiddleKelly SilvaEmma SilvaElizabeth PetersonChristy CobbAlina LemireSasha LemireCampbell LakeKatherine LakeCole JefcoatZack JefcoatEloise ChandlerSilvie ChandlerHatley LoopLaney FralinOlivia BlochTaylor SummerlinCallie SummerlinCaroline Summerlin

We Warmly Welcome to the St. John’s Parish Family: Sharon Wrenn

Meet my family: I have two adult children. My son, Christopher, re-sides in Roanoke and my daughter, Shannon, resides in San Diego.Meet my pets: “Phaedra,” a Golden Retriever, is a released service dog and “Skeeter,” a Beagle was aban-doned at my farm. Things I love to do: I am a Master Gardener, with an extensive knowl-edge of and interest in heirloom plants and landscapes. I am an avid reader. I love dogs, being outdoors, and motorcycle riding. Shag danc-ing and tennis are among some of my favorite things to do.What drew me to St. John’s: The warmth and caring of the parishio-ners and staff.What I’d like to get involved with at St. John’s: Outreach ministry.Where I’m from: I was born in West Virginia and moved to Clifton Forge when I was in grade school.What I’m interested and involved in: I am involved in working with the local humane society and local Master Gardener association. As the Master Gardener chairman of the Poplar Forest Interpretive Garden Committee, I have been privileged to watch the garden expand from just a concept to its’ present size, and edu-cating the public as to the herbs and flowers grown by Thomas Jefferson during his ownership of the estate. I have been the local representative for a national log home company for 15 years, achieving many awards and recognitions. My commitment as a lay reader and chalicist at St. John’s is an especially rewarding ministry for me.

Three words that describe me: Outgoing, interesting, warm.

Rector’s Book Club

The book club is on Summer hiatus in July and August. Our fall titles are:September: Nathan Coulter, by Wendell BerryOctober: People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooksnovember: Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, by Marcus Borgdecember: Amish Grace, by Donald Kraybill, et al.

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The Bulletin BoardSix Invitations to Ministry

By the Rev. Erin Hensley As Christians, we are all called to serve. As people made in the image of God, we all have gifts to share. Our gifts are meant to be shared in and for love. An hour of cooking, a half hour conversation with someone on the verge of loosing their housing, or even a moment with a child reading a beloved book can change someone’s life, including your own.

I invite you to pray on the outreach opportunities below. If you feel led to explore one of these ministries, call me at 343-9341. I look forward to helping you discern God’s invitation and supporting you as a new or returning volunteer.

Community Living Club • Cooking for and socializing with adults with mental illnesses • Meets at St. John’s twice a month on Thursday nights from 5-7 p.m. • Currently 17 volunteers

Community Youth Program (CYP) • A non-profit that began at St. John’s for the education and mentoring of at-risk

youth (4th-8th grades) • Tutoring occurs at St. John’s from 5:15-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday during the

school year • Currently 3 volunteer tutors and 5 volunteer board members

Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) • Cooking meals for families who are homeless, eating meals with them,

or staying overnight in the Lighthouse when guests are here • Occurs at the Lighthouse or at our partner congregation • Currently 20 volunteers cook and 5 volunteers serve as overnight hosts

Kimoyo • A non-profit that began with St. John’s and Kingdom Life Ministries for

addressing health and economic deprivation in western Africa and fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity in Roanoke

• Assist customers with purchasing African crafts in the Binaba Shop, help with fundraising efforts, or local education events.

• Currently 3 volunteers assist at the shop and 5 volunteer board members

Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) • Transporting underprivileged children to and from SEP trips during July; making

and serving meals for SEP participants • Occurs at Trinity United Methodist Church, on the corner of Mountain & 3rd • Currently 2 volunteers for this summer

Temporary Relief of Unexpected Emergencies (TRUE), Formerly called Tuesday morning emergency assistance

• Helping people in unexpected circumstances keep their housing and utilities • Occurs at St. John’s on Tuesday mornings from 7:30-11:00 a.m. • Currently 10 volunteers

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Pledge Status – June 28, 2009 2009 Pledge Budget $945,340.00 Pledges Budgeted Year to date $455,667.00 Pledges Received Year to date $424,306.00 Current Pledge deficit - $31,361.00

St. John’s ongoing ministries and programs depend upon the timely payment of parishioners’ stewardship pledge commitments. Please make every effort to remain caught up on your pledge. If you have questions regarding your pledge status, contact Parish Administrator Ann Muir Moomaw at 540-343-9341 or [email protected]. Your gracious support of the parish is a blessing.

A Small Thing with Great Love In the past we at St. John’s have used the Lenten money collected in mite boxes, small cardboard containers, to purchase books for our preschool guests in the Total Action Against Poverty Head Start Program which we host in our building. Although we did not publicize mite boxes this year, that didn’t stop one of our parishioners. This loving soul saved his change over the 40 day period anyway and single handedly kept the gift book plan alive. The accumulated $300 bought many new and colorful books for children who might otherwise not have that opportunity. The teachers set up a book store. With pretend money the gleeful students “bought” these prizes to take home and read—several books of their own! One unbelieving young boy said, “Me? I get to buy a book?” Because of this gift of love and money, children were challenged to use listening, math, decision making, and reading skills. This gift also bolstered their self-esteem; these little ones appreciated that they were considered worthy of such a fine offering. The anonymous donor is also a faithful pledger at St. John’s. Every thoughtful offering, great or meager, to our brothers and sisters, big or small, helps usher in the kingdom of God. May we, like this member of our church family, live our faith, trusting that the seemingly small decisions make all the difference. Doing a small thing with great love can change lives.

The Rev. Erin Hensley

Letter from a Parishioner

Back in late April-early May, Martha and I received notification from the Social Security Administration that we would be receiving stimulus money in the amount of $250.00 apiece. We were told we would receive the money before the end of May. We thought WOW! Found money. What are we going to do with it? Shortly after that, during the announcement period in the Sunday service, Dr. Lucien Brailsford got up to speak about the need for $150,000.00 to offset the shortfall for the new sanctuary. He suggested that everyone slip a little extra into the offering plate to help offset the deficit. Martha and I discussed giving to this fund, and finally concluded what better way to use the stimulus money than to give it to St. John’s. Last Sunday we did just that and we hope others will consider making a similar gift. Regards,

Terry Apple

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Children & Youth

Wizards and Wonders: A Hero’s Journey with Harry Potter

2009 VBS Registration Form August 10 ‐ 13, 5:30 ‐ 8:00 p. m.

Fee: $15 per child, $10 for each additional child, $30 maximum per family. Scholarships are available; simply email [email protected]. The fee covers 4 nights of dinner, faith, and fun. Please return the completed form to the parish office, attention Erin Harden, by July 27. Both participants and youth helpers can sign up below. Participants (preschool-5th grade) Child #1: Name _________________________ Current Age ________ Grade completed ________ Child #2: Name _________________________ Current Age ________ Grade completed ________ Child #3: Name _________________________ Current Age ________ Grade completed ________ Youth Volunteers (6th-12th grade) Youth #1: Name: _________________________ Current Age: ________ Grade completed: ________ Youth #2: Name: _________________________ Current Age: ________ Grade completed: ________ You can reserve a spot in the nursery for children (infants through age 4) while you volunteer. Nursery Reservation: Child’s Name _________________________ Current Age ____________________

Vacation Bible School is a fun way to explore faith. Teachers and helpers will be leading with care. Family Info: Parents’ Names __________________________ Home Phone __________________________ Cell Phone __________________________ Address __________________________ ____________________________________________ Email __________________________ Emergency Contact _____________________ Contact’s Phone _________________________ Family Doctor ___________________________ Doctor’s Phone __________________________ Allergies/Conditions/Medications ____________________________________________ Insurance Co. & Medical Info ________________________________________________________________________________________

Medical and Liability Release for August 10-13, 2009

In the event of sickness or some medical emergency, I request that my child receive any medical attention or treatment deemed necessary; therefore I give permission to any hospital, doctor, and/or health care provider to transport, treat, and/or admit for care of my child. I understand that I am responsible for all expenses and charges for the care and treatment of my child. In the event that I am not present at the time of the emergency or cannot be contacted, my child’s care has been entrusted to the staff and designated ministry leadership of St. John’s Church. Signature of Parent/Guardian ____________________________________________ Date ____________________

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Summer Youth GroupRising sixth graders to rising twelfth graders are cordially invited to attend youth group gatherings. During the school year, we will go back to two youth groups-one for middle school youth and another for high school youth. Parents of youth in grades 6-12, please save the date for a special gathering for parents on Sunday, Au-gust 9 at 7p.m. July 5: Scavenger HuntTest your scavenger hunt skills as we trek throughout downtown Roanoke.Youth will meet at the church at 5:45p.m., right after The Gathering. Parents, please come to the church at 7:15p.m. to pick up your teen.July 26: Kickball You’ve got plenty of time to brush up on your kickball skills before the game. After the Gathering we will head to Highland Park to play a friendly game of kickball.August 9: Parent MingleChurchill and Lee Robison have gra-ciously offered their home, located at 2412 Wycliffe Ave. SW, as the gath-ering place for this important parent meeting. At 7p.m., parents will get to know more about upcoming events as well as spend time with Erin Harden, St. John’s new Minister to Children, Youth, and Families, and Rebekah Manley, St. John’s new Youth Ministry Coordinator.August 29-30: Youth Group kick-off retreatThis overnight event will give the youth time to get back together after going their separate ways during the summer, as well as getting to know Bekah and Erin a little better. The per-fect location is still in the works, but be ready for a fun filled event!Questions? Contact Erin Harden at [email protected] or 343-9341.

Children & Youth

2009 Vacation Bible School Wish ListOn August 10-13 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., children will experience Wizards and Wonders: A Hero’s Journey with Harry Potter with the help of Bible stories, music, crafts, games, youth helpers, and adult leaders.If you’d like to help but not as a volunteer, there’s still something for you. We do need an assortment of items for the week. Perhaps you have some of the fol-lowing items stored away. If so, please consider lending or donating them to Vacation Bible School this year. Simply contact Erin Harden at 343-9341 or [email protected]. Please know that prayers for the participants as well as youth and adult volunteers are also appreciated. Thank you for being a part of Vacation Bible School, a fun and important Chris-tian formation experience for St. John’s youngest parishioners.• Graduation/academicrobes• Wizardhats• Graywigs• Abowlerhat• Alargeblackumbrella• Afancy(butinexpensive)broochorjewel• Aturban• Whiteangelwings• MardiGrasstylefeatheredmask• Anoldtotebag• Smocksoroldshirtstoprotectclothing• Aplasticcauldron• Broom(s)/dowelrods• Anowlstuffedanimal• Asmallcage(largeenoughforowlstuffedanimal)

CONGRATULATIONS!Congratulations to four St. John’s members who recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scout’s highest honor. They all are members of St. John’s Troop 17. Our church family is proud of these young men and is proud to sponsor this troop. The honorees are Quint Coles (son of Patton and Mimi Coles), Spencer Moore (son of Chris and Forrest Moore), Lucian Grove (son of Lucian and Tammy Grove), and Yates Sayers (son of Dick and Beth Sayers).

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Sunday Worship Schedule

8:00 AMHoly Eucharist I

9:00 AMRector’s Forum

10:00 AMHoly Eucharist II

11:15 AMTea in the Garden

5:00 PMThe Gathering

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Gathering in the Garden

An informal, family, garden Eucharist and Pot Luck Supper

Sunday, July 12

The Gathering: 5:00Supper immediately following

Fried Chicken provided

Please bring your pot luck dish as follows:Last names: A-M bring dessert

Last names: N-Z bring side dish

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