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February / March 2020
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday Services on Wednesday, February 26, at noon and 7 p.m.
LENT For a complete schedule of activities during Lent and Easter, please see page 2.
“Jesus Turns His Face Toward Jerusalem” led by The Rev. Dr. Kathryn C. Mathewson – A Lenten Study
he Rev. Dr. Kathryn Mathewson will be leading the T ECW’s 2020 Lenten Study Series. Lenten Study will meet the five Mondays in March beginning on March 2 and ending on March 30. The group will meet in Hauser Hall at 10:30 a.m.. The study is followed by Holy Communion and then lunch. Members of ECW will be making sandwiches and soup for the Series.
Our Lenten Program will involve a series of meditations adapted from a Good Friday three-hour service presented by The Rev. Dr. Mathewson at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in 2012. These meditations will take us on the journey with Jesus through his passion and crucifixion in the great city of Jerusalem. We will follow in the steps of Jesus, accompanied by the images and experiences which The Rev. Dr. Mathewson encountered while studying in Jerusalem in 2011 at St. George’s College. It will be a quiet time to ponder and imagine, to acquaint ourselves with the locations and era of Jesus’ journey. It will be a thought-provoking time to begin to understand the underlying echoes of joys and sorrows that have pervaded the history of this controversial city. Join us as we share in this time of preparation for Easter renewal.
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A Season of Renewal pages 3
Lenten Lunch Menu Session 1: Monday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Vegetable Beef Soup & Cucumber Sandwiches Session 2: Monday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. Clam Chowder & Chicken Salad Sandwiches Session 3: Monday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. Chicken Noodle Soup & Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches Session 4: Monday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. Potato Soup & Club Sandwiches Session 5: Monday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. Cream of Tomato Soup & Chicken Salad Sandwiches The Rev. Dr. Kathryn Mathewson’s full biographical information can be found on page 9.
Senior Warden & New Vestry page 5
Music Notes page 8
Lent & Easter Activities page 2
Lent & Easter Activities Season of Lent Shrove Tuesday - February 25th 5:30 p.m. Pancake Supper, hosted by the Episcopal Youth in Church Ash Wednesday - February 26th 12 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Liturgy with music
Be sure to “spring forward!” on Sunday, March 8, 2 a.m. Set your clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Savings Time. Tip: turn your clocks ahead before you sleep on Saturday, March 7.
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Mondays, March 2 - March 30 10:30 a.m. Lenten Speaker Series & Lunch “Jesus Turns His Face Toward Jerusalem” led by The Rev. Dr. Kathryn C. Mathewson
Holy Week
Palm Sunday - April 5th 8 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite I with Passion Narrative 10:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite II with Passion Narrative Maundy Thursday - April 9th 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Good Friday - April 10th Noon Stations of the Cross (St. Joseph’s Episcopal, 509 Ramsey St.) 6 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy Holy Saturday - April 11th 8 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter Easter Sunday - April 12th 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I with music 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Clergy, Staff, & Officers
Rector The Rev. Robert M. Alves Sr. Warden John Holmes Jr. Warden Amanda Klinck Clerk of Vestry Judy Brown Treasurer Dohn Broadwell, Jr. Director of Music Ryan Pagels Administrative Coordinator Trishia Medema Bookkeeper Sue Strickland Preschool Director Donnie Winston Parish Cook Bob Jenkins Sexton Lonnie Pipkin Sexton James Henderson
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
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ark your calendars for Tuesday, February 25, 6:00 p.m. Come celebrate Fat Tuesday with St. John’s at our annual pancake supper, hosted by St. John’s EYC. There will be plenty of pancakes, sausage and fresh fruit.
The Vestry
John Holmes • Amanda Klinck • Kenneth C. Lancaster, Jr. • Julie MacRae • Jewel Prichard • Heath Privette • Ronald Schooler • Grant Steffan • Shelby Doyle • Angela Packer • Zachary Parisian • Lizzie Shepherd
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EYC preparing and serving the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper in 2019.
Rector’s Letter
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irst, let me say thank you to the members of St. John’s for honoring me by acknowledging the 30th anniversary of my ordination as a priest. When I was ordained at St. John’s on Saturday, January 13, 1990, I could not have imagined that I would return as rector and spend over half of my ordained ministry in this place. It is a privilege and pleasure to serve as your rector. Thanks also for the gift of a new Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal that I will use as I lead worship during my fourth decade as a priest.
Alabama. My great-great-greatgreat grandparents, James Alves and Maria Davis, were married in Fayetteville in 1815 before moving west to Henderson, KY. James and Maria were founding members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Henderson. My grandparents moved from Henderson, KY to Guntersville in the early 1900’s and were founding members of Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church. While I am tracing family roots, I will also look for early connections between St. John’s and St. Paul’s as they were started by members of the same extended family in the early 1800’s. My travels will also take me to Sewanee, TN, New York City and Alexandria, Virginia, to visit libraries and seminaries as I continue my research on the roots of A Prayer Book for the Armed Services. My hope is to discover stories that document how the devotional resources were used, examine copies of a variety of manuals and revise and enlarge the presentation that I gave the Episcopal military chaplains last September.
For the past year, the vestry and I have been preparing for me to take a time for renewal. Provisions were made for a three-month sabbatical, when I began as your rector almost ten years ago. On February 10, I will begin a journey that will trace the history of my family from Fayetteville through Kentucky to
I look forward to spending over a month at Virginia Seminary as a dean’s scholar, during which time I will continue my research and make a presentation to the Seminary community. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to take time for renewal and the work of all those who helped prepare for my time away. I pray that the season of
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Lent and Easter will be a time of renewal for the parish as well. I look forward to returning to St. John’s in May with renewed energy, as we continue the ministry of Christ together.
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Clergy Coverage During Sabbatical By Richard Alligood
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or well over a year, Father Robert’s plan for his sabbatical has been a work in progress. Much work went into the application for the National Clergy Renewal Program through the Lilly Endowment, which is located in Indiana. Unfortunately, competition was strong and as we heard in August, we were not selected. This meant that Father Robert had to make some alternate plans for his sabbatical and those came together nicely. One area that was my responsibility was to obtain clergy coverage for the time period Father Robert will be gone. In doing so, I hoped to have clergy lead our services that were within a fairly close “catchment” area to keep expenses such as overnight accommodations and mileage to a minimum. As such, services will be led by the Rev. William Privette, Rev. Dr. Randy Foster, Rev. Ralph Clark and Rev. Ray Brown. The Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson, from Virginia Theological Seminary, will be with us one Sunday in March. April: 5 Palm Sunday Rev. Dr. Randy Foster 9 Maundy Thursday Rev. Ray Brown 10 Good Friday Rev. Ray Brown 11 Holy Saturday Rev. Ray Brown 12 Easter Sunday Rev. Ray Brown 19 Rev. Dr. Randy Foster 26 Rev. Bill Privette
Here are the dates for each: February: 16 Rev. Bill Privette 23 Rev. Dr. Randy Foster 26 Ash Wednesday Rev. Dr. Randy Foster (noon & 7 p.m.) March: 1 Rev. Bill Privette 8 Rev. Ralph Clark 15 Rev. Bill Privette 22 Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson (Virginia Theological Seminary) 29 Rev. Bill Privette
May: 3 Rev. Dr. Randy Foster 10 Rev. Bill Privette Wednesday 5:15 Eucharist/Healing Service These services will be led by the Rev. Dr. Randy Foster with the exception of those Wednesdays in March (4,11,18,25) which will be led by the Rev. Ralph Clark (note: there is no 5:15 p.m. service Holy Week).
Meet the Vestry – Part II of the Annual Parish Meeting
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ll members and friends of St. John’s are invited and encouraged to join the Vestry for a presentation on Wednesday, February 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Hauser Hall. Please come meet the four new members of the vestry and hear exciting news about the ongoing construction work in the Kyle House and Church. The stewardship update will include a brief report on the Every Member Canvass and our progress in funding the ministry outlined in the narrative budget. There will also be an update on the way that the Nimocks Challenge funds and Smithson/ Kyle funds are being used to support construction. We will also take time to say farewell to Robert as he departs for Sabbatical. Please join us for the presentation and for the 5:15 service and 6 p.m. dinner if you are able. 4
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From the Senior Warden
Senior Warden By John Holmes Senior Warden
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look forward to being your Senior Warden for the coming year and invite your prayers, encouragement and support. First, I want to thank our outgoing Vestry class of Richard Alligood, Mary Flagg Haugh, Walker Haigh, and Lenora Chandler for the outstanding service they have rendered to St. John’s these past three years. As we have trimmed our office and support staff, our outgoing Wardens, Richard Alligood and Mary Flagg Haugh, have almost functioned as unpaid staff members in the time and effort that they have put in this past year. Mary Flagg, especially, has put in countless hours in managing multiple construction projects and unforeseen crises in managing a historic campus that has over 56,000 square feet of space, 17 HVAC units and 13 separate roofs! Something needs fixing, literally, all the time. She has been blessed with an excellent support network in her Physical Properties Committee, headed up by Dick Kells. Please join me in thanking them for their service. I am excited to work with a young and talented incoming class that joins an already high functioning Vestry team. We will be working over the next few months to bring them up to speed as quickly as possible. Our goal is to make Fr. Robert’s sabbatical leave as seamless as possible. Richard Alligood has left us in great shape with an outstanding lineup of supply priests to cover all services in Fr. Robert’s absence. Fr. Robert and the congregation of St. John’s share a sense of purpose. Only a true sabbatical can offer the priest a real opportunity for rest, renewal, education and reflection. As he enters his 31st year in ministry in The Episcopal Church, and his 10th anniversary at St. John’s, Fr. Robert has earned a well-deserved break. Early 2020 is a particularly beneficial time for Fr. Robert and for the congregation to take time for spiritual renewal before engaging in intentional planning for the third century of ministry at St. John’s. After a full and eventful decade of shared ministry, we are now in a good and healthy place for Fr. Robert to take a renewal leave. Fr. Robert’s absence will allow the opportunity for the people of St. John’s to embrace leadership in a new
way and to take greater ownership of the ministries of the parish. The experience will enable him to embrace a period of rest and renewal that will result in his ability to return with the energy and creativity needed to help lead St. John’s into the future. After an extended period apart, it is my fervent belief that both Fr. Robert and the parishioners of St. John’s will have renewed respect, appreciation and devotion to one another.
2020 Vestry Assignments Senior Warden John Holmes Junior Warden Amanda Klinck Communications Shelby Doyle Outreach Kenneth C. Lancaster, Jr. Parish Family Life Julie MacRae Finance Angela Packer In-Reach & Welcoming Zachary Parisian In-Reach & Welcoming Jewel Prichard Children’s Christian Formation Heath Privette Adult Christian Formation Ronald Schooler Youth Lizzie Shepherd Music & Worship Grant Steffan THE EPISTLE
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By The Rev.Robert M. Alves
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sh Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent when we as individuals and as community intentionally turn our focus to reflection, repentance and renewal of life. On Ash Wednesday, we gather for the invitation to a Holy Lent, for prayer, for the imposition of ashes and for Holy Eucharist.
I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word. And, to make a right beginning of repentance, and as a mark of our mortal nature, let us now kneel beAs we gather for worship on Ash Wednesday, we will fore the Lord, our maker and redeemer.” focus on the beginning of Lent with the following Next, we will receive the imposition of ashes as an words and invitation from the Book of Common outward and visible sign of our acceptance of the Prayer, pages 264-265: invitation. We will receive ashes placed on our fore“Dear People of God: The first Christians observed heads as we hear the words, “Dust thou art and unto with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion dust thou shall return.” Thus, we acknowledge our and resurrection, and it became the custom of the mortality on this earth as we embrace the promise Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence of eternal life in heaven. and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.
Finally, we will receive Holy Eucharist. As we receive the body and blood of Christ, we will be assured of God’s forgiveness and receive strength for the journey.
Ash Wednesday services will take place in the Church at Noon and at 7:00 p.m on February 26. The 7:00 p.m. service will include hymns. We are blessed to welcome the Rev. Dr. Randy Foster as the preacher and celebrant at our Ash Wednesday services.
Annual Diocesan Convention Meets in February
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he 137th Annual Convention of the Diocese of East Carolina will be held on February 6th and 8th in Wilmington at the Ballast Hotel. This year, the theme for Convention will be “Invite • Welcome • Connect.” We’ll engage in times of study, legislative business, learning about the life and ministry of The Episcopal Church in East Carolina, and opportunities for service. There are a number of diocesan positions open for nominations and several that are Bishop appointments. Delegates representing St. John’s are: John Holmes, Amanda Klinck, Grant Steffan, and Walker Haigh. Melene and Laura Hatcher will be working during the Convention, as the Episcopal Shoppe was again invited to be the bookseller at the Convention. 6
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Easter Lily Memorials If you would like to donate an Easter lily in honor or memory of a loved one, please fill out this form and return it to St. John’s office. The plants are $15.00 each. Make checks payable to St. John’s Episcopal Church and include “Lilies” on the memo line. The deadline for submission is April 5th. These lilies will adorn the church during Easter services, and the names of those honored and memorialized will be printed in the Easter bulletin. After the services on Easter Sunday, these lilies will be delivered by members of the altar guild to parishioners who are homebound, sick, or bereaved. Thank you for donating an Easter lily. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue this annual tradition for members of the St. John’s family.
Parish Beach Weekend June 5-7, 2020 Trinity Center: Pine Knolls Shore, NC Register for the annual Parish Retreat! This awesome event is scheduled for FridaySunday, June 5-7. Invite family and friends to enjoy a weekend of fun, food, and fellowship with fellow parishioners at this lovely beach setting. This is a time of reflection, renewal, and appreciation of God’s blessings, as we surround ourselves with his lovely creations. Sign up using the signup sheet posted on the bulletin board outside Hauser Hall. Please note there is a $100 per room deposit due Sunday, February 16. Costs $85.00 per person per night (double) $105.00 per person per night (single) $32.00 per person per night (ages 5-17 yrs.) $12.00 per person per night (ages 1-4 yrs.) Meals are included with these prices. The first meal is dinner on Friday evening, June 5. The last meal is lunch on Sunday, June 7. Plan to arrive on Friday, June 5, for check-in at 4 p.m. and depart on Sunday, June 7 by 1 p.m. Check-out is at 10 a.m. on Sunday. THE EPISTLE
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Music Notes By Ryan Pagels, Director of Music
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ur new concert series continues on February 9th at 2:00 p.m., with the Methodist University Chorale. This ensemble has been no stranger to us at St. John’s, as they’ve joined us for our 10:30 service several times. In fact, there is a rich tradition of collaborating for decades with St. John’s and Methodist’s music program. Jean Ishee, who served as Director of Music at St. John’s in the 1960’s and 70’s, also taught at what was then Methodist College. Betty-Neill Parsons, who currently sings in the choir, was the director of the choral program at MU until she retired in 2007. My predecessor, Patrick O’Briant, graduated from Methodist, and of course, I teach there now. We also have four students from the Methodist Chorale currently sing in our own choir.
The MU Chorale will present works that will be featured on their upcoming annual tour. This year, our final destination is Pittsburgh, PA, where we will have the opportunity to work with nationally acclaimed composer Jonny Priano, giving a joint concert with his high school choir. Last year, Mr. Priano heard the MU Chorale perform one of his works, and was so impressed, he invited us to come work with him. My primary goal with the concert series is to feature local musicians, giving them an opportunity to share their craft with our community. However, our March concert will bring in a guest artist, from New York City! Edward Washington II, tenor, will present a solo recital with yours truly on March 22nd at 2:00 p.m.. As you’re reading this, he is currently in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Porgy and Bess.” Below is an excerpt from his bio; this is certainly a concert you won’t want to miss!
Orchestra Amadeus, Morgan State University Choir, and the American Spiritual Ensemble. Early this year, he was featured as a soloist at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Mr. Washington was a staff singer for numerous prestigious Churches and Cathedrals, in Florida, Baltimore, Washington D.C and New York. Edward American tenor Edward Washington II was formerly the Washington II was born in Music and Education director of Oxford, England, raised in Saudi the “Negro Spiritual” Scholarship Arabia, and is currently based Foundation, and is still a proud in New York City. He is a former ambassador for the foundation. Orlando Opera Affiliate Artist, He is also a proud member of Phi and former artist with Florida Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Opera Theatre, Lighthouse Opera, Opera Fortunato, Central Florida Lyric Opera, and New York City Opera. Edward has been a featured soloist with the United States Air Force Band, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Orlando Philharmonic,
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Edward Washington II
Parish Family Life Greetings for a new year! By Julie MacRae
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irst, a big thank you to all who made our beautiful rood screen happen. It took many days and many people working together, from trimming every beautiful piece of cedar just right to providing delicious white bean chicken chili to keep all sustained. This was a labor of love from start to finish. Let us all reflect on all the events that we enjoyed as a church family; greening of the rood screen, caroling, fall festival, Wednesday dinners, parish beach trip, and the list continues. Let us all enjoy these events together, giving our time and talent joyfully. Some “floating ideas” to kick-off the new year: bingo night, a silent auction in conjunction with Wednesday dinner (proceeds could be earmarked for a special need in the church), groups, (whether a Sunday school class, EYC, ECW, choir, or anyone who would like to sign-up) could host a coffee hour here and there. Parish family life involves everyone, and at St. John’s, we have a wonderful parish, making a great family. Happy New Year!
February Wednesday Dinner Menus February 5 – Donations will be accepted Meet the Vestry -Part II of the Annual Parish Meeting Baked chicken, BBQ, Mac and cheese, Green beans, Garden salad, Dessert, Chicken nuggets will be available for children. February 12 - $10.00 TBA February 19 - $10.00 TBA February 26 Ash Wednesday - No Dinner
The Rev. Dr. Kathryn C. Mathewson will lead our Lenten Study this year.
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he Rev. Dr. Kathryn C. Mathewson was born in Buffalo, NY. A lifelong Episcopalian, she received a BA from Sweet Briar College, a Master of Divinity from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, and a Certificate of Advanced Theological Studies from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. Previously an elementary school teacher and vice-president of an international marketing company, she was the first female priest ordained in the Diocese of Springfield. She has served as the vicar of St. Thomas Church in Glen Carbon, IL, the Assistant Rector of The Church of the Redeemer in Greenville SC, and the Associate Rector of St. Timothy’s Church in Signal Mountain, TN. In May 2011, she was awarded the degree of Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from Aquinas Institute.
Rev. Kathryn enjoys travel to foreign places, reading thrillers, learning and growing, playing at the beach or mountains, and being with family. Her husband, Dave, was the International Business Manager for Winchester, President of Proofmark, Ltd.—an international marketing firm which Kathryn and Dave owned for five years—and then retired as CFO from Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, SC. Retired in January of 2012, Rev. Kathryn moved with Dave to Pittsboro, NC, to be near their 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. She continues to serve in the diocese as a supply priest.
The Rev. Dr. Kathryn C. Mathewson will lead our Lenten Study this year.
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Outreach Annual Luke 14 Banquet By Ken Lancaster
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or the 3rd year in a row, St. John’s will host the Luke 14 Banquet. The banquet is a joyous event and honors our visually and developmentally impaired friends, family and neighbors. The event will be held on Saturday, March 28, in Smithson Hall. The party will include a luncheon, games, music, dancing and lots of fun for our guests. We will need volunteers to help decorate the church entrance and Smithson Hall. We will also need volunteers to help with parking and various other jobs the day of the event. Table sponsorships will also be available, and this would be a fun project for a small group. Further details will be available in the coming weeks, and a signup sheet will soon be available outside Hauser Hall. Please think about helping, and should you have questions or interest, you may contact Ken Lancaster at 910-6241164 or kenlancaster10@nc.rr.com.
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Images from previous Luke 14 Banquets.
Children’s Opportunities Sundays Sunday School / Junior EYC for children in 4th -5th grade. They meet from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. upstairs in Room 4. We welcome children to stay in church for the entire 10:30 a.m. Sunday service but realize that sometimes another creative outlet may be more meaningful. To address this need, St. John’s offers children two Sunday Christian Formation Opportunities for the 10:30 a.m. service: Quiet Bags are available in the narthex and the inside entrance into the church near the Sacristy for children to take into the 10:30 a.m. service. This creative opportunity includes a Bible story booklet, quiet game sheets and coloring pages. Once the service concludes, please return the bags with clip boards and crayons inside so they may be refurbished for the next Sunday. Children’s Chapel/Sunday School for preschoolers through 3rd graders provides a “Sunday School” lesson, along with an interactive, age-appropriate Chapel experience designed especially for this age group. Volunteers and children assemble outside the Chapel by 10:15 a.m. to join in the 10:30 a.m. service processional. (If your child is in the congregation, they are welcome to join the group at this time.) Volunteers then lead the children to the Children’s Chapel for their special service. During the Peace, volunteers return children to the 10:30 a.m. service so families may celebrate the Holy Eucharist together. Nursery Although young children are always welcome to come with their parents to participate in the church activities, St. John’s also offers a first-class nursery. It is staffed with loving, qualified, and experienced nursery caregivers. Nursery care is available on Sundays for ages 0-2 from 9 a.m. to noon September through May, and from 10 a.m. to noon June through August. Nursery pagers are available for your convenience. Contact Trishia Medema: communications@stjohnsnc.org for other times Nursery care may be provided.
Wednesdays – September through May Children’s Choir for preschool through 5th grade begins at 5:00 p.m. Contact Ryan Pagels music@stjohnsnc.org. Bible Study Adventures for children preschool through 5th grade on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:00 p.m. Donnie Winston offers a brief Bible lesson using Bible stories, crafts, games and songs. Contact Donnie preschool@stjohnsnc.org.
Youth basketball
Important Dates for Children’s Opportunities
February 25 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper February 26 – Ash Wednesday March 29 – Making Palm Crosses April 1 – Making Palm Crosses April 5 – Palm Sunday Procession April 9-11 The Tridiuum April 12 – Easter Sunday service, Flowering of the Cross and Easter Egg Hunt May 31 – Pentecost Celebration Summer 2020 – VBS
Bring your family and friends to cheer on our team! See the playing schedule for games. Opponents include Haymount United Methodist Church, Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Highland Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Cedar Falls Baptist and Greek Orthodox Church. Tournament dates will be announced after the final game of the regular season. Please note that all pre-cadet games take place at the gym inside Snyder Memorial Baptist Church at 701 Westmont Dr. For more information on league schedules, participation or other concerns, please contact David Hedgecoe at dhedgecoe@gmail.com.
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Feb. 7th
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Feb. 14th
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EYC: Episcopal Youth in the Church The EYC Reach Out By Lenora Chandler
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ehind the scenes, the Episcopal Youth in the Church (EYC) enjoy many fun activities throughout the year, along with food and fellowship. However, they also participate in many outreach activities as well. They ended 2019 by volunteering their time at the Fall Festival; they made Christmas ornaments for the Hauser Hall Christmas tree; and they created Christmas cards for our homebound parishioners. One of their evening activities for 2020 includes making Valentines for our homebound parishioners. In March the EYC will host the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Our EYC have also become much more visible on Sunday mornings during our 10:30 worship service. In addition to serving as acolytes, our youth are greeters, ushers and lay readers. Our youth have become more and more involved in the ministries at St. John’s. As I have said before, our youth are not just our future; they are indeed our present as well.
EYC make Christmas ornaments for the Hauser Hall Christmas tree.
All youth, grades 6-12, are welcome to join the EYC every Sunday morning for Christian Formation. The group meets at 9:15 a.m. upstairs in Room 5. All 6th12th graders are welcome to join all evening activities as well. Activities and events can be found in the Tuesday Headlines and the Sunday Bulletins. EYC volunteer their time at the 2019 Fall Festival.
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Calling all angels: Guardian Angel Ministry needs volunteers By Lenora Chandler
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he Guardian Angel Ministry connects our youth, grades 6-12, with adults, through prayer and fellowship during Lent. The goal of the Guardian Angel Program is to let our youth know that someone is praying for them every day. Our young people are growing up in a changing world; they are charting their courses and making decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. They need all the love, support and encouragement that we as a church community can give. Adult volunteers will be assigned a young person from St. John’s Youth Program. During Lent, you will pray daily for that youth and send him/her notes of encouragement and love weekly. You will receive information about his/her prayer requests at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 25 and remain anonymous until the Guardian Angel Lenten Supper April 5. At the dinner, the Guardian Angels and youth will meet each other and enjoy food, fellowship and prayers. Please reach out to Lizzie Shepherd at 910-527-6205 or lizziebenshepherd@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.
Diocesan Youth Events Participation in Diocesan Youth Events is a fantastic way to meet other youth in the Diocese and build leadership skills while growing and deepening faith. Below is a list of upcoming Diocesan Youth Events and a brief description of each one. Contact Lizzie Shepherd at lizziebenshepherd@gmail.com or 910527-6205, if you are interested in any of these events. Scholarships to attend Diocesan Events may be available. 2020 Opportunities: • Happening 75. 9th-12th graders. March 6-8, 2020, at Trinity Center. Registration is open. Team and candidate fees TBD. • New Beginnings 55. 6th-8th graders (team 7th12th graders). March 27-29, 2020, at Trinity Center. Registration is open. Fees TBD. New Beginnings is a weekend event designed especially to respond to the unique challenges and concerns of young people in grades 6-8. It was created by adults and young people to help participants grow in their love of themselves, others and for Jesus Christ. During the weekend, participants meet peers from across the diocese, enjoy skits, listen to talks, and participate in small group activities and discussions. These activities focus on self, friends, parents, siblings, school, God’s love, prayer, and the church. Free time is built in for young people and the adult
youth leader to have an opportunity for fellowship with their newfound friends. After participating for the first time, all are invited to make the commitment to serve on the team for the next New Beginnings. Team & Participant forms are available. PLEASE NOTE - Participants should submit their registrations forms THROUGH their home parish. • Camp Trinity. Summer. A great getaway for youth to grow and deepen their faith. • YouthReach 2020. 6th-12th graders. September 19, 2020. Location TBD. Registration opens in the Summer. Participant fees TBD. • Happening 76. 9th-12th graders. October 16-18, 2020, at Trinity Center. Registration opens Spring of 2020. Fees TBD. • Sr High Fall Break. 9th-12th graders. November 6-8, 2020. Location TBD. Registration opens in the Fall of 2020. Fees TBD. • Fall Conference for Middle Schoolers. 6th-8th graders. November 20-22, 2020, at Trinity Center. Registration opens Fall of 2020. Participant fees TBD. Updates for all opportunities can be found in the weekly Sunday church bulletin and Tuesday Headlines. THE EPISTLE
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Calendar Roundup - February & March 2020 EYC Christian Formation EYC Shrove Tuesday Sundays, 9:15 a.m. Pancake Supper EYC Christian Formation meets every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. upstairs in Room 5. Preparation EYC Activity
Sunday, February 2, 6 p.m.
The EYC will meet for a taco dinner and a friendly basketball competition.
Meet the Vestry – Part II of the Annual Parish Meeting Wednesday, February 5, 6 p.m.
All parishioners are invited to come to the Wednesday night dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a presentation by the Vestry at 6:30 p.m. Additional information on page 4.
Annual Convention February 6-8
Keep our delegates in prayer as they attend the annual convention for the Diocese of East Carolina. Additional information can be found on page 6.
Concert Series
Sunday, February 9, 2 p.m.
Additional information can be found on page 8.
EYC Activity
Sunday, February 9, 6 p.m.
The EYC invites younger members to join them to create Valentine cards for the shut-ins. Children in 4th and 5th grade are welcome to attend from 6-7:30 and enjoy pizza dinner and crafting with the EYC.
EYC Lock-in
Saturday, February 22 - Sunday, February 23
Youth will be painting the Youth Room upstairs, assembling new furniture, etc. We’ll also practice making pancakes for the upcoming Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Youth will spend the night in the church and will attend the 8 a.m. Sunday service with pickup at 9.
Tuesday, February 25, 4 p.m.
Youth will meet at church to begin supper preparation at 4:00 p.m.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 25, 6 p.m.
Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday with St. John’s at our Annual Pancake Supper. The dinner is hosted by St. John’s Youth. There will be plenty of pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit.
Ash Wednesday Services February 26, Noon and 7 p.m.
Receive the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion at either of these services: 12 noon Ash Wednesday liturgy and Holy Eucharist; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday liturgy and Holy Eucharist with music. Both services are at St. John’s. Additional information page 6.
“Jesus Turns His Face Toward Jerusalem” – A Lenten Study Mondays, March 2 - March 30, 10:30 a.m.
The Rev. Dr. Kathryn Mathewson will be leading the ECW’s 2020 Lenten Study Series. Lenten Study will meet the five Mondays in March beginning on March 2 and ending on March 30. The group will meet in Hauser Hall at 10:30 a.m. The study is followed by Holy Communion and then lunch. Members of ECW will be making sandwiches and soup for the Series. Schedule and additional information can be found on the cover page.
February Birthdays 3 Carl Orr 5 Charles Haworth Aimee Watson 6 Margaret Ann Player 7 Susan MacRae 8 Wendy Nikolassy David Helms 10 Sharon Schowalter 12 Robert Kastner 13 Don Stewart, Jr. • Hunter Evans 15 Sue Horne 16 Andy Gates • Cora Dosher 17 Beegie Caviness • Connor Sisk 18 Kim Hensley Debbie Whitehead 19 Leonard Black • Carlee Cantelou 20 LTC(R) Carl Jordan, Jr. Eric Zellner • Cathryn Helms 21 Claire Shaw • Lib Wilson COL (R) Barry Lowe 22 Betsy Halsey • Emily Barrett 23 Seavy Dickson 24 Hailey Chilton 27 Sam Zahran 28 Ray Yarborough February Anniversaries 3 Deborah & Walter Greene 7 Luanna & Jim Phillips 14 Alison & Bill Thetford 15 Lizzie & Ben Shepherd
Operation Inasmuch Thursday, March 5, 7 - 9 a.m.
Join St. John’s volunteers and serve breakfast to our homeless neighbors at 531 Hillsboro St. We serve from 7-9 a.m., but feel free to jump in for any amount of time. Contact Judy Klinck at (910) 527-2275 or email jbklinck@ aol.com.
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Calendar Roundup Continued March Birthdays 1 Melene Hatcher 2 Lenora Chandler • Josh Walker 3 Ron Bryant • Brian Chandler Sheldon Reece 4 Janet Robinson 5 Edwina Kyle 7 Jane Stewart • Sherry Bryson Jenni Lynn Hopkins 8 Richard Alligood 9 Betsy Lowe • Dean Barrett 12 Lynn Breeden 13 Sabrina Saldana 14 Charlie Halsey • Judy Klinck Jim Haugh • John Britton 15 Margaret Godwin-Caviness John Anderson II Charles Stewart 16 Su Vick 17 Laurie Byrd • Sunday McHenry Janet Beyer 18 Bo Webb 19 Robin Kelly • Ken Creasey 23 Patricia Schaefer 24 Sherri Broadwell • Lucia Varela 25 Dickson Schaefer Ramon Yarborough 26 Dell Hollstein • Scott Privette Erika Badzinski 27 Carol Orr • Chatham Dawson 28 Charles Broadfoot Meredith Bryson 29 Anita Thomas • David Watson Daniel Elliott
Concert Series
March Anniversaries 3 Carolyn & Frank Stout 5 Margaret & Charles Hunger 7 Judy & Fred Klinck 10 Jo’Leita & Hunter Evans 27 Erika & Gary Badzinski
St. John’s Greeters have the fun and easy job of welcoming parishioners and newcomers as they arrive for 10:30 Sunday services. Greeters contribute to the warm and inviting atmosphere that leads attendees into our church home each Sunday. The duty is easy and the rewards are great! Please contact Kim Johnson at kimjoh68015@gmail.com, or see her after church, to sign up for this worthy endeavor that only takes a fraction of your time.
Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m.
Additional information can be found on page 8.
Luke 14 Banquet Saturday, March 28
Volunteers needed for the Luke 14 Banquet, a celebration for Fayetteville’s developmentally disabled adult community! Additional information on page 10.
Palm Cross Making
Are You Interested in Becoming an Usher?
We are currently in need of ushers. Ushers at St. John’s participate in a very rewarding ministry at the church. In addition to serving at the 10:30 Sunday morning services, ushers are also needed at funerals and other scheduled church services. Ushers are scheduled on a monthly basis and serve approximately once every 4-6 weeks. Training will be provided. If you are interested in becoming an usher, contact Walker Haigh at whaigh511@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 29, 9 a.m. & Wednesday, April 1, 6 p.m.
Make palm crosses to share with friends and family. Supplies are provided.
St. John’s Altar Guild
St. John’s Altar Guild invites you to become a member of our team. Our volunteers donate a few hours a month, either on a weekend or Wednesday committee, to prepare the church or chapel for the liturgy. If you are interested in being a part of this rewarding ministry, please contact Mary Zahran at maryzahran@gmail.com.
Acolytes Needed
We are looking for young people to be part of worship. We encourage anyone in 4th through 12th grade to participate. Training is provided. For further information on this ministry, please contact Grant Steffan at a-and-gsteffan@att.net or Heath and Heather Privette at 913-702-6996 or email hwprivette@hotmail.com. You may also call the church office at 483-7405 for information.
Greeters Needed
April Preview 1 - Palm Cross Making, 6:00 p.m. 5 - Palm Sunday, 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 5 - Guardian Angel Dinner, 6:00 p.m. 9 - Maundy Thursday, 6:00 p.m. 10 - Good Friday, 12:00 p.m. (St. Joseph’s) 6:00 p.m. (St. John’s) 11 - Great Vigil of Easter, 8:00 p.m. 12 - Easter Sunday, 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 12 - Easter Egg Hunt After 10:30 a.m. service 13 - Easter Monday (Church office closed)
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Easter Lily Memorials
SUBMISSION FORM Name:
You may wish to donate an Easter lily memorial. The donated lilies will adorn St. John’s altar at Easter, and the memorials will be printed in the Easter bulletin. Please fill out this form and return it to St. John’s office. The plants are $15 each. Make checks payable to St. John’s Episcopal Church and include “Lilies” on the memo line. Deadline for submission is April 5th.
Donation Amount: In Memory of:
In Honor of:
Given by:
After the services on Easter Sunday, these lilies will be delivered by members of the altar guild to parishioners who are homebound, sick, or bereaved. Thank you for donating an Easter lily. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue this annual tradition for members of the St. John’s family.