FEBRUARY 23, 2025 @ 10:30 A.M.
St. John’s Episcopal Church Huntington, WV
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WELCOME…WE’RE GLAD
YOU’RE HERE
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. JOHN’S…
Join us at St. John’s for Eucharist on Sundays at 8 & 10:30, and Morning Prayer on Wednesdays at 10:30 Beginning in Lent, Adult Forum will meet Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and Lenten Study, Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. Come and Grow in Love and community with St. John’s!
HARMONY HOUSE LUNCH SCHEDULE
ON MONDAYS, WE MEET IN FRONT OF HARMONY HOUSE ON 4TH AVENUE AT 10:50.
2/24: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SERVES
3/3: ST. JOHN’S LEADS
MIDDAY MINGLE BEGINS
DO YOU LIKE THE IDEA OF FRIENDLY FEAST, BUT EVENINGS DON’T WORK FOR YOUR SCHEDULE? OR DO YOU JUST WANT MORE CHANGES TO RELAX WITH FRIENDS OVER A MEAL? OUR NEW “MIDDAY MINGLE” MIGHT BE FOR YOU! OUR FIRST SHARED MEAL WILL BE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH. WE WILL MEET AT NOON AT BOB EVANS RESTAURANT IN KINETIC PARK. PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES:
DISPELLING MYTHS & FALSEHOODS
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER LAST WEEK, THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2ND, FOLLOWING THE 10:30 SERVICE WE WILL MEET IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIBRARY
HEAVENLY HIKE
THIS MONTH’S FRIENDLY FEAST WILL MEET AT 6 P M., FEBRUARY 18TH, WE WILL MEET IN THE ST JOHN’S PARKING LOT AT 2:00 PM TO CARPOOL TO BARBOURSVILLE PARK PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CORRECTION!
COMING IN LENT
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FORUM BEGINS MAR. 9TH
WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN STUDY BEGINS MAR. 12TH
LAY LEADERS TODAY
First Lesson: Rachael Peckham
Psalm: TBD
Epistle: Emeritus Webb
Prayers of the People: Emeritus Webb
Verger: Chuck Andrus
Chalice: Susan Tusing
Greeters: Debra & Jerry Coleman
Altar Guild: Team 2
LAY LEADERS NEXT WEEK
First Lesson: Becky Wood
Psalm: David Castleberry
Epistle: Nick Reynolds
Prayers of the People: Nick Reynolds
Verger: Chuck Andrus
Chalice: Natasha Vance
Greeters: Susan & John Hash
Altar Guild: Team 3
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED
Coffee Hours Hosts/Sponsors are needed for March & April
CRIDLIN FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
FEBRUARY GOAL
48 cans of tomatoes
MARCH GOAL
48 boxes of Hamburger Helper
WHO WE ARE St. John’s is an open and affirming community of faith and YOU are welcome here – just as you are. Adults, families, widows and widowers, retired folks, partners, those in transition, empty-nesters, divorced, single parents, questioning teens and wiggly children are all valued members of our community.
NEW TO ST. JOHN’S?
Everything you will need for this service is in your worship leaflet. For the first-time visitor, liturgy may be exhilarating or confusing. In this service, people stand, sit, and kneel. You will hear sung and spoken responses, and other participatory elements. Remember that we are all here to worship and learn – and there is no wrong way! And we love having children in our service. Don’t worry about any noise or activity. We want your children to feel at home here too. We offer a Children’s Time in Tyler Hall if you prefer. There, they will hear biblical teachings and participate in activities geared toward their age level.
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
Restrooms can be found downstairs just outside Tyler Hall. To take the stairs, go out the double doors at the rear of the Sanctuary, take the stairwell to the right to the men’s room and the stairwell to the left to the women’s room. To take the elevator, exit the Sanctuary by the side door to the parking lot and follow the veranda around to the glass door to the elevator lobby. Go to level B. You’ll turn left, go through Tyler Hall, and into the restroom hallways.
JOIN US FOR COFFEE HOUR IN TYLER HALL
We invite you to join us following the service this and every Sunday for coffee hour in Tyler Hall. We hope you will come for coffee and goodies but stay for the loving welcome you will find in community at St. John’s.
THE HAGE MATCHING CHALLENGE
Our first fundraiser of 2025 is a wrap! Thank you to all who donated prizes and bought raffle tickets. Thanks to your generosity, an additional $320 will be donated toward our goal of $16,000 in the Hage Matching Challenge. If you missed the “Love you more” Valentine Raffle, you can contribute to the challenge by writing a check with “Hage Challenge” in the memo, giving online through credit or debit card or bank transfer, or texting “Give” to (833)842-7451. You will see a drop-down menu where you can choose “Hage Challenge Gift.”
DISPELLING THE MYTHS ABOUT EVs
In our Prayers of the People, you may have noticed a petition praying for God to guide us in being good stewards of his creation. Many of us want to explore how electric vehicles can help, but we don’t know where to start.
St. John’s will host Dr. Frederick (Rick) Walker to help us sort out all the information. Rick is a retired Maryland surgeon who now calls Huntington Home. He is a member of both the WV and National Electric Vehicle Associations, and serves as the WV EV Fleet Manager for the Rural Reimagined Program.
You are invited to the 2nd Floor Library on Sunday, March 2nd following the 10:30 Service for this informative session. There will be a slide show followed by a Q&A time. The event is open to the public, so please encourage your neighbors and friends to join us.
PLEASE NOTE: This service begins with the Prelude. The ringing of the bell signals the beginning of the Liturgy. We begin with a procession while singing our Opening Hymn. Additional announcements regarding our Parish Life will follow Take5.
Worship lies at the heart of the Christian life. It is in worship that we express our theology and define our identity. It is through encountering God within worship and prayer that we are formed and transformed as the people of God.
The people’s responses are in bold. This booklet contains everything you will need to participate in this service.
THE P RELUDE
The bell rings to signal the beginning of our liturgy
Please stand as you are able.
THE OPENING HYMN
Love divine, all loves excelling The Hymnal 1982; #657
THE OPENING ACCLAMATION
The people standing, the Celebrant may say Blessed be God, Father Son and Holy Spirit. All And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY
This prayer was an English rendering of a Latin prayer that began the liturgy in the medieval church before the Reformation. It remains a distinctive part of Episcopal worship to this day. The Celebrant may say Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Word of God
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
The Collect is the prayer appointed for each Sunday that “collects” or captures the theme of the day or season of the Church year. It summarized the attributes of God as revealed in the scriptures for the day.
The Celebrant says to the people
The Lord be with you.
All And also with you.
Let us pray.
O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THE LESSONS
The people are seated.
The first lesson is typically from the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) which Jesus knew and from which he often referred or quoted. The second lesson is taken from the New Testament, and is typically from a letter (epistle) to the early Church, the Acts of the Apostles, or the Revelation to John.
The First Lesson: Genesis 45:3-11, 15
A reading from the Book of Genesis
Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?" But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence. Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Come closer to me." And they came closer. He said, "I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are five more years in which there
will be neither plowing nor harvest. God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, 'Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children's children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. I will provide for you there since there are five more years of famine to come so that you and your household, and all that you have, will not come to poverty.'"
And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him. The Word of the Lord All Thanks be to God.
The Psalm: Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42 Noli aemulari
1 Do not fret yourself because of evil / doers; * do not be jealous of / those who do wrong.
2 For they shall soon wither like / the grass, * and like the green / grass fade away.
3 Put your trust in the LORD and / do good; * dwell in the land and feed / on its riches.
4 Take delight in / the L ORD, * and he shall give you / your heart's desire.
5 Commit your way to the LORD and put your trust / in him, * and he will / bring it to pass.
6 He will make your righteousness as clear as / the light * and your just dealing / as the noonday.
7 Be still before / the LORD * and wait pa - / tiently for him.
8 Do not fret yourself over the one who / prospers, * the one who succeeds / in evil schemes.
9 Refrain from anger, leave rage / alone; * do not fret yourself; it leads on - / ly to evil.
10 For evildoers shall be / cut off, * but those who wait upon the LORD shall / possess the land.
Chanted in unison
11 In a little while the wicked shall be / no more; * you shall search out their place, but they / will not be there.
12 But the lowly shall possess / the land; * they will delight in a - / bundance of peace.
41 But the deliverance of the righteous comes from / the LORD; * he is their stronghold in / time of trouble.
42 The LORD will help them and / rescue them; * he will rescue them from the wicked and deliver them, because they seek / refuge in him.
The Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1 5:35-38, 42-50
A reading from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians
Someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?" Fool! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. And as for what you sow, you do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body.
So it is with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. It is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body. Thus it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living being"; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. But it is not the spiritual that is first, but the physical, and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. As was the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; and as is the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we will also bear the image of the man of heaven.
What I am saying, brothers and sisters, is this: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. The Word of the Lord.
All Thanks be to God.
Please stand as you are able.
THE SEQUENCE HYMN
Forgive our sins as we forgive The Hymnal 1982; #674
The Holy Gospel: Luke 6:27-38
The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke All Glory to you, Lord Christ
Jesus said, "I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back."
The Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, Lord Christ
THE SERMON The Rev. Gregory Pennington
THE NICENE CREED
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
Continued on page 12
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
You may kneel or continue standing as you are able THE
P RAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
We pray for ourselves and particularly on behalf of others. In our prayers, we pray for the Universal Church, the nation and all who govern, the welfare of the world, the concerns of our community of faith, including those who are in need or suffer, and for the departed and those who mourn. We are reminded in prayer that we are part of a larger fellowship, the Church – the Body of Christ. We hope you will use these prayers as a part of your daily prayer life.
Most Holy God, cast away the shadows in our lives that we might know the glory of your presence, and hear and respond to our prayers that we might more fully live into your dreams for us as we say, Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Guide your whole church into the light of your revelation and grant us the will and commitment to continue Jesus’ mission through our own lives. We pray especially for Sean, our Presiding Bishop, Matthew, our Bishop, Greg, our Rector, and Klára, our Priest. In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for St. Mathias, Grafton. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Show each of us gathered here today the glory of your Son and help us to discern more clearly your call in our lives so that we might, together, work towards furthering the Good News of Christ Jesus, our Lord. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Grant the people of this nation the will and commitment to live in peace and to work in unity for the benefit of all people. Bring wisdom and compassion to our leaders, especially Donald, our President, Patrick our Governor, Patrick our Mayor, those who hold legislative authority and those in appointed positions. Grant to us all the strength and courage to honor the dignity of every human being, to speak the truth in love, and to walk humbly with one another and our God, for the good of all the people of this nation and the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Kindle in our hearts a sense of urgency and a firm commitment to be better stewards of your creation, that all future generations may know the abundance of your creation. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Be with all who suffer; relieve their distress, and bring healing in body, mind and spirit. We pray for those who are anxious and depressed; for those who are addicted and weary; for those who are sick or in pain; for those who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment, and those who live with chronic diseases; let your healing presence be manifest in their lives. We pray especially for Markai and Alethia, who are hospitalized, those who are homebound, those living in areas of
conflict, those in the path of natural disasters, and all those on our long-term prayer list. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Welcome the those who have died into your loving care, especially Sam Nordquist, and deal gently with all who grieve. We pray for all those who have perished in ongoing wars around the world and violence at home. Keep them in your care and let us all rise together in joy in the age to come. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The Celebrant may add this or another concluding Collect.
Almighty God, your steadfastness and devotion are beyond our understanding. Help us to see your works in our midst and to accept your invitation to abundant life. All this we ask through your beloved, Christ Jesus, who with you and the Holy Spirit live and reign, world without end. Amen.
CONFESSION OF S IN
The Deacon or Celebrant says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept. Minister and People then say Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands to offer words of Absolution. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
THE PEACE
The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you.
The people greet one another with a sign of God’s peace and then are seated.
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
The Officiant and people say together
All All that we are and all that we have comes from God. Let us offer our best to God in thanksgiving, remembering that God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
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THE OFFERTORY
THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE
Doxology verse The Hymnal 1982; #124, v.5
THE HOLY COMMUNION
This is Eucharistic Prayer A
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
In the Great Thanksgiving, we do what Jesus himself asked us to do: thank God and recall all that God has done for us in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. The Great Thanksgiving, or Eucharistic Prayer is a prayer with four parts. Each of these four parts corresponds to a different action of Jesus at the Last Supper, where he took, blessed, broke, and gave bread and wine as sacraments of his body and blood. We begin the Great Thanksgiving with the Sursum corda, meaning “Lift up your hearts.”
THE S URSUM CORDA
Please stand as you are able
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
You may now kneel as you are able, or you may choose to continue standing.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, To reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.
- MEN
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
A period of silence is kept.
THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation
The Gifts of God for the People of God. and may add Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Anyone who seeks God and a deeper life in Christ is welcome at the altar rail, and all baptized Christians are invited to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please come forward to the altar rail and kneel or stand with an upturned palm to receive the host. (All bread at St. John’s is gluten-free and vegan.) To receive the wine, you may either drink from the chalice or intinct (dip) your host in the intinction chalice that is offered. If you prefer to receive a blessing instead, please indicate your choice by crossing your hands over your chest.
THE COMMUNION HYMN
Where charity and love prevail
The Hymnal 1982; #581
THE POST COMMUNION P RAYER
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
THE BLESSING
The Service continues with the Closing Hymn on page 20.
THE CLOSING HYMN
Father all loving who rulest in majesty
The Hymnal 1982; #568
THE DISMISSAL
The priest dismisses the people, and the people respond Thanks be to God. [Alleluia! Alleluia!]
THE POSTLUDE
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR PRESENCE WITH US TODAY HAS BEEN A BLESSING.
If you have seen or heard something this morning that speaks to you wherever you are on your spiritual journey, please share it with others this week.
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?
If you want to learn more about St. John’s or the Episcopal Church, call us at 304.525.9105 or see Fr. Greg,Vivian, our Parish Life Director, or any of our lay leaders following this service or at Coffee Hour downstairs in Tyler Hall.
TODAY’S COVER ART: Graffiti has a long history as church “art”. While our cover today is simply a graphic representation, graffiti art can be a powerful tool for expressing faith in a bold, accessible way, often by using vibrant colors and imagery to convey important religious messages in public spaces, similar to how traditional church art has done for centuries. The boldness of Jesus’ words is captured in the bold black, white, and red colors of the graphic.
• Accessibility and Impact: Graffiti can be placed in highly visible public areas, reaching people who might not regularly attend church services. While we don’ t suggest going out and “ta gging” public buildings, in what ways are we spreading the Gospel in public places?
• Expression of Personal Faith: Just like traditional religious art, graffiti allows individuals to express their personal connection to faith through creative imagery and symbolism, which can be especially powerful for marginalized communities. How are we sharing our “traditional ” f aith in new and surprising ways?
• Modern Interpretation of Religious Themes: Graffiti can reinterpret traditional religious themes and stories in a contemporary style, making them more relatable to modern audiences. How are we telling our stories and the stories of Jesus in relevant ways?
• Historical Precedent: Even in medieval churches, people left markings and symbols on the walls, considered a form of early graffiti, which gives historical context to the practice of public displays of personal faith.
ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES COMING IN LENT
Sunday Morning Wednesday Evening Adult Forum Lenten Study
Each Sunday morning from Each Wednesday Evening 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. at 6:00 p.m. beginning March 9th beginning March 12th
PRAYERS FOR OUR ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY
For the Church
For the Diocese of WV, Matthew, our Bishop Diocesan, Greg, our Rector, Klara, our Priest, for all bishops, priests, deacons, and all churches: especially for the Episcopal Churches of Huntington; St. John’s, Trinity, and St. Peter’s.
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Mathias, Grafton
For those who have died & those who mourn
For all those who have died: Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, keep in your special care all those who have died, especially Sam Nordquist, and all those who have been killed for living as their authentic self. Wipe away the tears of those whose grief runs deep. Help us to encourage each other throughout this troubled life. Keep us steadfast in faith, constant in hope, and ardent in love, and bring us all into that place you have prepared in your heavenly kingdom.
For those who mourn: Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding: Deal graciously with all who mourn. Surround them with your love so they may not be overwhelmed by their loss but have confidence in your goodness and strength to meet the coming days.
Long Term Prayers
For those who are hospitalized and recovering from surgery: Markai and Alethia
For the ill or those with health concerns: Tyler and Brady, Hayden, Chloe, Chris, Tom, Ryan, Gabe, Lynn, Susan, Lydia, Bob, Sawyer, Lily, Ray, Jr., Stephen, Susan, Jay, Cindy, Madison, and N.
For those with cancer or in remission: David, Jeanne, Hannah, Chris, Tom, Evelyn, Will Frank, Willie, Cindy, Joan, Wilma, Emillie, Joyce, Dale, Michelle, Keith, John, Angie, Kelly, Maggie, Julie, Sarah, Mark, Bill, Josh, Donna, Michael, Noel, Paul, Mariah, Billie B., Suzanne B., Bob, Jim, Kinsley, Hannah, Jackson, Maurey, Carter, Karela, Larry, Jack, Joe, Charlie, Tim, Michael L., Jamie, Wayne, Lisa W., and Jeanne P.
For those in need of any prayer: Nate, Devon, Mary, Scott, Esther, Marsha, Loretta, Tom, Andrew, Elizabeth, Andrew & Sophie Kossoff, Carl & Sandy Pyles and Kevin.
For those in harm’s way and for all first responders: especially Tim, David, Edward, Jared, Ryan, Joey, Cody, Josh, Clay, Andy, Robert, Curt, Jordan, Kristen, Christopher, Tyler, and all those who provide comfort and aid in times of war and conflict.
Thanksgiving for Milestones & Celebrations
For those celebrating birthdays: Mark Semanco (2/1), Paige Prino (2/6), Kathleen Bledsoe (2/6), Gay Caltrider (2/8), Esther Leonard (2/13), Elizabeth Lee (2/16), Neil Bouchillon (2/17), John Cross (2/17), Cooper Cameron (2/18), Lois Thabet (2/24), Barbara Ladner (2/28)
For those celebrating anniversaries: Susan & John Hash (2/11)
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Rt. Rev. Matthew D. Cowden, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of WV
The Rev. R. Gregory Pennington, Rector
The Rev. Klára Kovács, Priest
Vivian Kost, Parish Life Director
Dr. David Castleberry, Music Director
Sara Lee, Organist
Vestry
Susan Tusing, Senior Warden • Jim Vassar, Junior Warden
Jerry Coleman, Clerk
Pat Hooten, Treasurer (non-voting)
Ryan Cameron Rachael Peckham
Barbara Becker Cottrill
Susan Dean
Carrie -Meghan Quick-Blanco
Nathan Thomas
Pete Michael Emeritus Webb
Becky Wood
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Huntington, WV 25705
304.525.9105
Inquiries: Parishlifedir@stjohnshuntingtonwv.org or Rector@stjohnshuntingtonwv.org