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Crossroads Volume 99, Issue 7 July 16—August 31, 2017 _________________________________________
The Rev. Philip College Rector
The Rev. Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard
Assisting Priest and Diocesan Resident
The Rev. Karl Stevens Coordinator of Children
& Youth Formation
The Rev. Deniray Mueller Deacon
Vicky Turner Office Coordinator
Sara Seidel Coordinator of Music
Newsletter Staff
Vicky Turner
Virginia Nussbaum
A Note of Thanks I want to express my gratitude and deep appreciation to the clergy, staff, wardens
and vestry, members and friends of St. John’s. You have walked with me through
the ups and downs of my discernment process and formation for the priesthood.
You have supported me and shaped my identity as a minister since the moment I
arrived at this parish nearly seven years ago. I’m thankful to each and every one of
you; and I’m excited to continue growing with you throughout the remainder of my
Diocesan Residency here at St. John’s. This parish is a special place, and I am
blessed to be a part of it. I am now, and will remain, eternally grateful!
~ Mother Maggie
Mother Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard
was ordained to the Sacred Order of
Priest on Saturday, June 10, at Christ
Church Cathedral in Cincinnati. Many
people of St. John’s traveled to
Cincinnati to witness and support
Maggie in her ordination! (See picture
on page 4.)
Congratulations go to Mother Maggie –
and to her husband, Jon, and to their
son, Jesse. This had been a long
journey, and now the journey takes a
new path.
We are pleased that Mother Maggie will
be able to remain on staff at least
through September, 2018, at which time
her diocesan residency will end.
~ Fr. Philip
MAGGIE’S ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD St. John’s Episcopal
Church
700 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
T (614) 846-5180
F (614) 846-1564
www.StJohns Worthington.org
Inside, find…
Baptism, Weddings, Births Page 2
Donations Page 3
Friendship Dinner Page 4
Food Pantry Page 5
Communication News Page 6
What is Your Mission? Your Call? Page 7
Children & Youth Formation Page 8
Be a Part of History Page 10
Iftar Dinner Report Page 11
Garden Glories Page 13
Children & Youth Lock-In Page 13
Adult Formation Page 14
Financial Summary Page 16
Calendar Page 17
July & August Birthdays Page 18
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BAPTISMS ON PENTECOST, SUNDAY, JUNE 4
Donald & Kelly, Mallory, Benjamin and Margo McKinney
Richard & Shawna and Thomas Moraille
Rebecca and Parker Ryckman
Congratulations to Eddie and Lindsey Pauline on the
birth of baby girl, Estella Celeste
Congratulations to Bill and Kat Dotzauer on the birth
of twins - baby boy, Henry Daniel and baby girl,
Caroline Grace
Congratulations to Jon and Sarah Frank on the birth of
a baby girl, Hannah Elizabeth
Congratulations to Malinda Perera and Taniya
Jayadeva who were married at St. John’s on Friday,
June 2. The couple will be residing in Arlington, VA.
(Taniya is the daughter of the late Jey Jeyadeva. Jey
died suddenly and unexpectedly last December.)
Fr. Philip is currently out of the office and will return
Tuesday, July 25.
Mother Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard will be doing
emergency pastoral care during his absence.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING
FAMILIES!
A JUNE WEDDING
FATHER PHILIP TO BE OUT OF THE OFFICE
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Sue Sheets will host the next Saturday Supper at her
home on August 5, at 6:30 pm. Her address is
6623 Milbrae, Columbus 43235. She will be serving
chicken salad and would appreciate appetizers, side
dishes, salads, or desserts. RSVP to Sue at 614-764-
1941 or [email protected].
SATURDAY SUPPER AT SUE SHEETS’ HOME
Perhaps you know
that the annual
celebration
fundraiser for
Mother Abby
Flemister’s Partners-In-Ministry-In-Liberia, to be held
here at St. John’s on July 22nd, is a wonderful
opportunity for adults to enjoy delicious cuisine, have
fun, and be inspired while supporting a great cause.
What you probably didn’t know, however, is that the
PIMIL Celebration is fun for the kiddos too!
Children and youth get to share in the food and
excitement with the adults while also enjoying some
special activities of their own. Offerings for kids and
youth will include traditional Liberian children's
games, an interactive "African Drums Circle," and
Liberian folktales story time. Kids will also work
together to make (and enjoy) a simple but delicious
"mango fool" dessert, and each youngster will have
the chance to decorate his/her own "queah" game
board to take home.
Contact Vicky Turner in the church office to buy
tickets ([email protected]), and talk
to Mother Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard if you have
any questions ([email protected])!
Parishioner Fran Reichard, a long time member of St.
John’s and a life-long Episcopalian, has moved to
Raleigh, N.C. to be closer to her daughter and her
family. She will be living in a retirement community.
Fran will be missed. We wish her the very best!
In the past couple of months, St. John’s has received
two large donations over and above parishioners’
regular contributions! Thanks be to God!
Firstly, we received a check for $25,000 from a pa-
rishioner who wishes to remain anonymous. This gift
is unrestricted. This means the Vestry – with input
from the Finance Committee – can decide how best to
use it. This is not the first time this individual has
given such a large gift.
Secondly, we received a check
for $45,000 from parishioner
Susie Bonnell. This gift is also
unrestricted. As with the other
gift, this is not the first time
that Susie has given a very
large donation over and above
her annual contribution.
Please offer God thanksgiving
for these gifts, and when you
see Susie, please tell her “Thank You”!
As you should know, the parish struggles financially.
With the efforts of many intelligent and caring people
we have been able to stabilize our finances over the
past few years. Special donations such as the two men-
tioned above have helped enormously!
If you have been thinking about making a large dona-
tion to St. John’s, please consider giving that donation
sooner rather than later – and consider making the gift
unrestricted. This allows the Vestry to use the money
towards the greater good, rather than just for one pur-
pose. If you would like more information about a large
donation, please speak to Fr. Philip.
Lastly, consider naming St. John’s Episcopal Church
in Worthington a benefactor in your will.
~ Fr. Philip
PIMIL CELEBRATION JULY 22ND –
NOT JUST FOR GROWNUPS!
FRAN REICHARD MOVES TO N.C.
ST. JOHN’S RECEIVES TWO SIGNIFICANT
DONATIONS
Susie Bonnell
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St. John’s friends at Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard’s ordination to the priesthood on June 10, 2017.
Behind the scenes prep is underway in the
kitchen at 5:30 pm.
The food service line is in high gear when the
meal begins at 6:30!
St. John's next two Friendship Dinners will be on Thursdays,
July 27th and August 31st. Meal service begins at 6:30 pm, and
helping hands (and feet and smiles) are welcome anytime
between 4:30 and 7:30. At the July Dinner, volunteers ranged
in age from 8 to 84... but don't fret if you're outside that range,
because everyone is welcome!
The Friendship Dinner is one way our parish serves the
surrounding community. On the last Thursday of each month,
we offer a free spaghetti dinner (complete with meatballs,
veggies, bread, salad, fruit and cookies) for any and all who
may come. Through the Friendship Dinner, we answer Christ's
call to feed the hungry and offer hospitality to neighbors and
strangers alike. No special skills required, just a willingness to
be present. If you have any questions, please call John and
Dawn Pascoe at 614-888-3471. We hope to see you at the next
Dinner!
~ Mother Maggie
SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE FRIENDSHIP DINNER
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Please keep those cans and boxes of food coming! Our Food Pantry contributions have
really slipped this summer, but the problems that force families and individuals to call on
the Food Pantry for assistance can occur at any time, even while WE may be enjoying a
nice vacation. If you will miss a Sunday or two due to vacation, it would be great if you
could bring an extra donation to help fill the gap. Many families will be struggling with
extra expenses as summer slips by and they need to purchase clothes, shoes, and school supplies to send their
children back to school. Please don't let the lazy, hazy days of summer derail your commitment to this caring
ministry of feeding God's children.
If your summer garden has produced an abundance of wonderful vegetables, please remember that the
Worthington Resource Pantry will be VERY happy to take your extra tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, etc., because
they like to include fresh produce in the food orders whenever possible. You can drop off produce and other
perishable donations at 6700 Huntley Road (the gray building on the east side of the street, just north of
Schrock Road) during the Pantry's business hours, which are posted at www.worthingtonresourcepantry.org/
hours. Donations of all sorts of healthy non-perishable foods and personal care products are always welcome
at both of our supported pantries, or you can use the list below as a guide. Thank you for making a difference
in the lives of hungry people by helping to keep our baskets filled!
July 16 - 100% fruit juice, deodorant
July 23 - peanut butter, pet food
July 30 - baby food, formula, diapers
August 6 - any canned beans (except green), shampoo
August 13 - apple sauce or canned fruit, toilet paper
August 20 - canned greens, zip-seal baggies
August 27 - chunky soup, toothpaste
Choir Rehearsals start Thursday, August 31
The adult choir resumes its regular schedule at the end of August and enthusiastically welcomes new singers
high school aged and older! The choir is a wonderful group of people and involvement is a significant fellow-
ship opportunity, as well as a meaningful way to participate in worship. If you are intrigued, but unsure if sing-
ing in the choir is a commitment you want to take on, please consider this an open invitation for an 8-week
trial period in the fall. Any questions? Grab me after church one morning, call me at the church, or email me at
Choir Schedule
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Choir Room (beginning August 31)
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. (8:15 on the first Sunday of the month), in the Chancel (beginning September 10)
~ Sara Seidel
The Newcomers Committee will host a reception on September 17th
to welcome visitors and newcomers. It will be held immediately
following the 11:15 service in Kilbourne Hall. A light lunch will be
served. We hope you will take this opportunity to meet members of
the church staff and parishioners and learn more about St. John’s. If
you are interested in attending on September 17th, please contact
Susie Bonnell at 614-438-5259 or [email protected].
~ Susie Bonnell
THE FOOD PANTRIES
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE: MUSIC NOTES
VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS RECEPTION ON SEPTEMBER 17TH
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Seeking God Together will not meet during the
summer months, but we will resume in October.
The Spirit is speaking. Can you hear Him? If you're
longing to become more attentive to God--to listen to
Him, know His voice and experience His love,
spiritual direction can point the way. Donna Hissrich,
Spiritual Director, facilitates Seeking God Together, a
small group sharing each other’s meditation practices.
We use written word, visual art, and music to guide
us, and we are open to each participant’s method of
seeking. For more information, email Donna at
SEEKING GOD TOGETHER
The next date for baptisms is November 5, 2017, the
Sunday after All Saints’ Day.
If you wish to be baptized, or if you have a child to be
baptized, please contact Fr. Philip immediately. A
short educational session is required of candidates or
their parents prior to baptism.
Coming Soon: New Logo!
We are excited to announce that St. John’s soon will
have a colorful new logo! After many years of using
the sketch of the bell tower as our logo, it was time to
develop a fresh, updated graphic that can be used in
multiple formats. This new logo features the likeness
of many of the windows around the church campus
combined with a more modern and “friendly” font
style. The use of color in the design is meant to
portray the diversity in our congregation as well as the
wide range of all the things we do at St. John’s. A
small group that included members of the
communications committee and Father Philip worked
with a professional graphic designer to develop the
logo. The designer toured the church and talked to the
group about our vision for St. John’s. Through an
iterative process, we decided on the logo concept
shown above, and Vestry approved the concept. Next,
the designer created various versions of the logo that
can be used for different purposes such as print, black
and white, and digital. You will begin to see the logo
in use as we roll it out over the summer. If you would
like to use the logo for your committee or event,
please contact Virginia Nussbaum in the church
office.
Share Your Skills and Interests
Did you know that St. John’s has parishioners who
play the accordion, clarinet, organ, guitar, viola,
percussion, piano, and other instruments? Did you
know that there is a Disney Expert in our midst, and
someone who makes costumes? Or that several people
are able to help with grocery shopping or rides to
appointments? You can find all this and more in the
new Skills and Interests Inventory! The inventory was
launched in May on the St. John’s website as a tool for
helping us to get to know our fellow parishioners
better. There are two links for the inventory, both
found under “Participate” on the website’s main
menu. Go to Participate-Skills and Interests Parish
Directory to view the inventory and search on
different skills and interests. Go to Participate-Add
Yourself to the Skills and Interests Parish Directory to
complete your own profile. If you need assistance
filling out a profile, contact any member of the
communications committee. Periodically we will
bring laptops to church to help complete profiles for
people after the services on Sunday. The more people
who participate and complete a profile, the more
useful this new tool will be. Check it out!
Communications Committee Welcomes You!
Interested in communications? The communications
committee and the staff work hard to keep everyone
up-to-date on what’s happening at St. John’s, but there
is always more that we could do or ways we can
improve communications. We welcome new faces and
fresh ideas. Join us the first Tuesday of the month
from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Our
meetings are lively but we accomplish a lot! Email
Dawn Pascoe at [email protected] for more
info.
Next month: How Does St. John’s Advertise?
~ Dawn Pascoe, Communications Committee Chair
COMMUNICATIONS NEWS
BAPTISMAL PLANNING
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Five young singers lined up in the Atrium before
worship on Sunday, June 25th. This dedicated
quintet led the music for both services!
Our closing hymn on July 2 was “We Are All One in Mission” from the green Wonder, Love, and Praise
hymnal. As we all sang that hymn together, I reflected on the many ways our St. John’s parishioners join in
supporting our mission and answering God’s call.
We all are one in mission, we all are one in call,
Our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all.
God gave different gifts to each of us, and God’s people are served by our “varied gifts united.” If you have
gifts of generosity or hospitality, you may serve at the Friendship Dinner or In the Garden or St. John’s Town
Street or Ronald McDonald House, or you may provide food and fellowship at Coffee Hour or a funeral
reception or a Newcomers Reception. If you have the gift of a green thumb, you may serve as a Lay Weeder
or arrange flowers for the altar, both of which glorify God by tending and sharing the beauty of God’s creation.
A single great commission compels us from above
To plan and work together that all may know Christ’s love.
If you have gifts of speaking, communicating, teaching, or working together, you may serve God by teaching
in Adult Forum, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, or Children’s Church, or by working with others in
committees or on the Vestry, or in ministries like BREAD, PIMIL, and Habitat, or by tutoring children or
being a conversation partner for a refugee learning English.
We all are called for service to witness in God’s name.
Our ministries are different, our purpose is the same:
If you have the gift of service or a call to pray, you may serve as an acolyte or on the Altar Guild, or volunteer
at a hospital or a food pantry or a pet shelter, or you may pray for others with the Prayer Chain or the Mom’s
Prayer Group.
To touch the lives of others by God’s surprising grace,
So people of all nations may feel God’s warm embrace.
Witnessing in God’s name, loving our neighbors as ourselves, serving as the voice and hands and feet of Jesus
– these actions unite us in our common purpose, and these are the ways we touch others with God’s grace and
enfold them in God’s embrace.
Now let us be united and let our song be heard.
Now let us be a vessel for God’s redeeming Word.
All of us at St. John’s are called to be good stewards of the gifts God has given us. What is YOUR mission?
What is YOUR ministry? What is God calling YOU to do?
We all are one in mission, we all are one in call,
Our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all.
~ Mary Bailey, on behalf of the Stewardship Committee
WHAT IS YOUR MISSION? WHAT IS YOUR CALL?
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Our Vacation Bible School theme this year was "In the Image of God." Here's what we learned:
During Session One, Maggie used guinea pigs to
illustrate the theme of God's Creation, and the idea
that we are all made in the image of God, yet we
all look different!
Father Jim Miner was our guest for Session Two,
and helped us think about Icons & Idols by
teaching us how to make soap carvings. We put a
lot of ourselves into the things we make and do,
yet nothing we make is God. How do we engage
our likes, interests, and fandoms, yet still keep
them in perspective?
Deacon and biologist Jared Talbot was
our guest for Session Three, Symbols of
the Church, and taught us about zebra
fish, fish in general, and why early
Christians used the fish to symbolize our
faith.
Children and Youth Formation
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Alice Carroll taught us drama techniques
during our last session. Here are the
children in a tableaux of Mary
Magdalene and Jesus in the Garden of
the Resurrection.
Throughout the month we were blessed by the
teaching skills of Mary Bailey, Carrie Troester,
Stephanie Stevens, Star Blackford, Leigh Thurman,
Father Philip, and Mother Maggie. We're also so
thankful for all of the adult and teenage volunteers:
Jon Leidheiser-Stoddard, Alanah Spencer, Navaeh
Spencer, Alex Rice, Ella Stevens, Christine Look,
Zoe Look, Brice Patterson, Emily Patterson,
Marianne Broere, Kim Rice, Margaret Allen,
Shawna Moraille, not to mention the incredible
kitchen crew, led by Nancy Elkington
and Ted Dziemianowicz!
And many thanks to Melissa
Christophersen Redmill and Sara
Seidel for leading music!
Christian Formation for Children
and Youth will start again on
September 10, 2017! Look for
Sunday announcements and
posts to the website for more
details in the months to come.
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You have an opportunity to mark a moment steeped in history: on October 31, 2017, the world will mark the
500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation.
At St. John’s, we will commemorate the birth of Protestantism a month early by offering a formation event
like no other. On Saturday, September 30, 2017, St. John’s will host an all-day workshop designed to deepen
our understanding of the 16th Century Protestant Reformation.
Our event will bring together an exciting mix of clergy and academic specialists from around the area. The
day will be moderated by our very own Rev. Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard and it will feature five speakers
talking about seven of the key reformers of the 16th century (see schedule below for specifics). Registered
participants will receive a reading list in advance and a packet of relevant materials on the day of the
workshop. (St. John’s parishioners will be invited to viewings of videos about reformers during August and
September.)
Ample time has been allowed in the workshop schedule for participants to ask questions and engage in
meaningful discussions with speakers. The day will begin with refreshments and registration, lunch will be
provided, and we will wrap up with a small reception.
We will advertise the workshop throughout the greater Columbus area and beyond. A Registration Form will
be available on the web soon (look for a notice in the weekly Announcements). Please register early to receive
a St. John’s discount!
St. John’s Member purchased in advance (by Sept 1) $20 Non-St. John’s Member purchased in advance (by Sept 1) $25
St. John’s Member purchased at the door $25 Non-St. John’s Member purchased at the door $30
Introduction to the 16th Century Protestant Reformation
Saturday, September 30, 2017
9:00am – 9:30am Registration & refreshments in the Atrium
9:30am Rev. Philip College (Rector of St. John’s) welcome
9:30am – 10:00am The Protestant Reformation – Moderator Rev. Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard sets
context for the workshop and the 16th Century political and religious landscape.
10:00am – 11:00am Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon – Pastor Chuck Peterson, Old Trinity
Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio
11:00am – 11:45am Huldrych Zwingli – Dr. Fritz Graf, Distinguished University Professor, Director of
Epigraphy, Department of Classics, The Ohio State University and St. John’s
parishioner
11:45pm – 1:00pm Lunch break [buffet with hot and cold drinks]
1:00pm – 1:45pm John Calvin and John Knox – Dr. Sally Stamper, Assistant Professor of Religion,
Capital University
1:45pm – 2:30pm Menno Simons and the Anabaptists – Pastor Joel Miller, Columbus Mennonite
Church
2:30pm – 2:45pm [Comfort break]
2:45pm – 3:30pm Thomas Cranmer – Dr. Diane Lobody, Professor of Church History in the Nippert
Endowed Chair of Church History and Wesleyan Studies and Director, Doctor of
Ministry Program, Methodist Theological School in Ohio
3:30pm – 4:00pm Moderated discussion on the Protestant Reformation
4:00pm – 4:15pm Summary and wrap-up
4:15pm – 5:00pm Reception in the Atrium
Be a Part of History!
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One member of TASO said this in a card of thanks: "I am so grateful that you opened not only your doors but
your hearts for us to have our "Iftar dinner". Thank you for your warm and sincere hospitality. May Allah re-
ward you with the best!" The note concluded with a quote from the prophet Mohammad: "Certainly, God does
not attach importance to your physical appearance or words but to your deeds and thoughts in your hearts."
~ Tricia Herban
BREAD celebration with Andrew Nelson
calling for Caucus meetings.
We have had a wonderful year at The Early Education Center and we
are pleased that this year we have been awarded a 5 Star rating by the
State of Ohio Step Up To Quality program. Our reputation as a premier
preschool program in the area is much due to each teacher’s devotion
to each and every child in the class. They share their love of learning
with the children so that our little ones take it with them for the rest of
their educational lives!!
We continue to have our wonderful reputation precede us and have
many alumni enroll their children at their preschool alma mater. Some
have brought in their classroom pictures to share with us and many tell
stories of their time here. Most parents are finding us on the web
(www.sjpreschool.com) but do come in to tour and ask questions. We
have a few spots available for the 2017-18 year, so if you (or a friend)
have an interest in touring the school please call us at 614-885-2315 to
schedule an appointment.
Summer Camp is in full swing and the children are having a great time
exploring and learning new things. We are also preparing for Fall
classes, so if your child is not signed up don’t delay!
~ Cathy Wahoff, Director
IFTAR DINNER AT ST. JOHN’S WITH TASO
Fr. Philip and others in the sanctuary,
listening to Nimet Alpay, vice
president of the Islamic Association of
Central Ohio, pose a question during
the lively discussion that followed the
formal presentations.
The Iftar dinner that St. John's co-hosted with TASO (Turkish American
Society of Ohio) on June 8 was very successful. All the places were
filled and St. John's was able to donate over $300 to the TASO refugee
resettlement program. In addition to sharing a wonderful meal of
Turkish food, participants engaged in animated conversations about their
faiths and lives.
Early Ed Center News B.R.E.A.D.
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THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL RMH
WISH LIST DRIVE!
Thanks to all who served our July 2 ITG dinner at
Trinity Church: Wendy Miller, Brice and Emily
Patterson, Karen Peeler, Christine Rees, Seth and
Wendy Reichenbach, and Andi Rieger. We served 100
people and prepared a special 4th of July dessert of
blueberries, strawberries and Cool Whip to go along
with the donated food, so all that help was needed!
Thanks also to food donors including: Yvette Adjanoh,
Lily Baklujian, Susie Bonnell, Nina Bruns, Punky
Cline, Ted Dziemianowicz, Nancy Elkington, Teri
Foley-Nelson, Jane Kuntz, Brice and Emily Patterson,
Christine Rees, Kim Rice, and Sue Sheets.
~ Eve Herold - Outreach Committee
EXECUTION UPDATE JULY IN THE GARDEN DINNER
A BIG HIT
RECENTLY MOVED AWAY
The Outreach and Social Justice Com-
mittee would like to send a great big
Thank You for making the RHM Wish
List Drive a success! We collected
enough wish list items, such as paper
towels, laundry soap, and zip lock
bags, to fill the trunk of my car! The
items were delivered to the RMH
where they expressed much appreciation to St. John’s
Church for our generosity. In addition, the drawing
for prizes (tickets to a Reds game, gift cards to Whole
Foods and City BBQ, and tickets to COSI) took place
and the winners were informed. Thank you again for
all your support!
~ The Outreach and Social Justice Committee:
Lillian Balukjian-Thompson and Christine Rees
We will miss the following families who have recently
moved away:
Todd, Wes and Davis Clay-Anderson have moved
to Glen Ellyn, Illinois (Chicago).
Jesse, Lauren and Maisie James have moved to
Indianapolis.
Garth Wall and Erik Clarke have moved to Denver.
Francisca de-Souza has moved back to Ghana,
Africa.
May God continue to bless our friends in their new
homes!
On June 28th, the 6th U.S.
Circuit Court of Appeals
in Cincinnati issued a rul-
ing that reversed a previ-
ous judge’s order halting
executions in Ohio on the
grounds that the state’s
current three-drug lethal
injection protocol is un-
constitutional. The
Court’s ruling means that the July 26th execution of
Ronald Phillips will proceed as scheduled, unless
Governor John Kasich intervenes.
The General Convention of the Episcopal Church has
repeatedly called for an end to capital punishment in
the United States, most recently in 2015, when it de-
clared the death penalty to be “in direct opposition to
the witness of Jesus.” Twenty-seven men on Death
Row here in Ohio have execution dates scheduled at
the time of this writing (July 12th).
Dale Johnston, one of nine Ohio exonorees, who spent
24 years on Death Row for a pair of murders he did
not commit, wrote an impassioned plea aimed at
Governor Kasich in the July 10th Columbus Dispatch.
Two days later, activists held a peaceful vigil outside
the Governor’s office while well-known Roman
Catholic Sister Helen Prejean tweeted messages ask-
ing Gov. Kasich to “demonstrate his care for crime
victims through increased funding for victim assis-
tance, not executions.”
Please consider calling and/or writing the Governor’s
office to declare your Christian opposition to this bar-
baric practice in our state. Gov. Kasich’s office
phone number is 614-466-3555 and his mailing ad-
dress is Riffe Center, 30th Floor, 77 South High St.,
Columbus, OH 43215-6117.
Watch your weekly announcements and the church’s
Facebook page for details about a prayer vigil at the
Statehouse on July 26th. Thank you for raising your
voices for mercy and justice!
~ Mother Maggie
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GARDEN GLORIES
“O Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air,…
Too Busy? Need a place to hide and relax? Come visit the Bible Garden,
located between the playground and preschool building. It is open 24
hours, has beautiful plants and flowers, and even provides a rather rustic
seat amongst the grapevines.
The Rose of Sharon bush
keeps blooming all summer
long. (Did you know that the
Rose of Sharon is the flower in
the Christmas Hymn “Lo, How
a Rose E’er Blooming?”) You
will always find something blooming,
and if you are lucky, a tiny chipmunk
may run by to say hello. Stop by, rest
awhile, and listen to the wind chimes
singing in the breeze.
You will be glad you did!
~ Kathy Hall, for the Lay Weeders
“…dispel in glorious
splendor the darkness everywhere.”
Hymn 81
Rose of Sharon in Bible Garden
Lenten Rose in Bible Garden Tamarisk Tree in Bible Garden
CHILDREN & YOUTH LOCK-IN SET FOR AUGUST 12TH
The Back to School Lock-In, a Saint John's tradition,
will start on Saturday, August 12th and go all night,
ending at the 9:00 AM service on Sunday
morning. Please contact Karl Stevens and let him
know that your kids can come. We are also in need of
volunteers to help with dinner and breakfast, as well as
two adults to stay with the youth and two adults to
stay with Karl and the children. Email
[email protected] to sign-up your kids
and/or volunteer!
~ Karl Stevens
Fun at Graeter’s during a previous lock-in.
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ADULT FORMATION
July 16 “B.R.E.A.D; How you Can Help to Build Responsibility, Equality and Dignity in a World of
Chaos?” Micah 6:6-8 states that: "He has told you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require
of you? To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." The B.R.E.A.D.
Organization is comprised of many congregations, which in turn represent different traditions. Each of our
congregations believes something different - about the nature of God, the name of God, about what God
wants us to do. But each of us shares a commitment to pursuing justice in God's name - to finding, in the
things that we share, the strength that unity can bring. Come and hear the history of B.R.E.A.D. and how you,
as a parishioner of St. John’s Episcopal Church can “do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your
God”. (Jeff Nelson)
July 23 The Triumph of the Cross: The Christian Conversion of Europe and Beyond to 1500
The conversion of the pagan tribes of Europe, Scandinavia and beyond was carried out by individual
missionaries as well as by rulers seeking to enlarge their kingdoms. We'll learn about those men who used
persuasion and those who used the sword to bring about a unified catholic Europe. (Miriam Utter)
July 30 Luther as Tipping Point for Radical Change
Martin Luther shared his concerns about the Church with the world on October 31, 1517, when he nailed his
list of 95 Theses (questions and proposals) to the cathedral door in Wittenberg, Germany. Today, we
generally assign Luther the role of super-catalyst for the 16th Century Protestant Reformation. But who were
the reformers who preceded Luther? What were their concerns about the Church and how did they share those
concerns? Did their concerns shape Luther’s thinking? Come to the Sunday Forum and make up your own
mind! (Nancy Elkington)
August 6 Mission at Standing Rock Reservation. The formal presentation is a
short (just over 8 minutes) video of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry speaking at
the encampment of Water Protectors. A brief introduction will be followed by the
video and a discussion about modern missions and what a modern missionary might
be. (Margaret Allen)
Background to the Standing Rock protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline: The site
was a little known place to people residing outside of North Dakota’s Standing Rock
Sioux Reservation. In 2016, a group of Standing Rock Sioux people camped along
the river, intending to block further encroachment onto their land by the Energy
Transfer Partner’s latest project known as the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The
original pathway of the DAPL took it near a town of nonindigenous people. Bowing
to political power, the company changed the pathway to take it through reservation
land, desecrating a burial ground and a spiritual gathering place, and designed to
tunnel under both the river and a lake that provided clean drinking water to the
inhabitants of the reservation. The encampment and its purpose of protecting the
water from possible contamination due to breaks in the pipeline were ignored by
major press outlets. Enter social media and word spread. The encampment grew to
include people from multiple tribes as well as nonindigenous people, and it gathered
support from all over the world. Campers and supporters represented multiple faiths
and multiple ways of expressing their faiths. Bishop Curry drew all the protesters
together as children of God/Creator and gave us a mission of protecting God’s/
Creator’s gift to us: the Earth. (Margaret Allen)
There will be no Adult Formation August 13, 20, 27 and September 3. Adult
Formation will resume Sunday September 10.
Presiding Bishop and
Primate Michael B. Curry
Margaret Allen
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The Adult Education and Christian Formation Com-
mittee will not be meeting in July, due to multiple va-
cation conflicts. Planning for Sunday Adult Forum is
complete through the summer. We will meet again on
Tuesday, August 8, at 4 pm in the Conference Room
to work on the fall Adult Forum programming, the
Reformation series, and the Reformation Workshop.
This committee includes a book club, movie series,
Sunday Adult Forum, the library, workshops, and re-
treats. We welcome anyone who would like to be part
of the planning and execution process.
If you are interested in joining us, please feel free to
contact Margaret Allen, current Chairperson, or any
member of the committee.
The flower donation calendar has several openings for
the remainder of 2017. If you would like to donate
flowers in Memory of a loved one, or to Celebrate an
event in your lives, please add your name to Calendar
which is located on the front wall of the Atrium. We
can have more than one Donor a week if your date is
already taken. You will be contacted the week before
for information for the bulletin. Any questions please
contact Donna Somerville (614) 208-8573 or Punky
Cline (614) 284-3782. Thank you!
~ Donna Somerville
St. John's Intercessory Prayer
Group prays for others and the
situations in which they, their
loved ones, friends, co-workers,
etc, may find themselves. If you or someone you love
or know needs prayer support or you would like to
join us in praying, please call or email Jo Pascoe at
(614) 885-1773 or [email protected].
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP
ADULT EDUCATION AND CHRISTIAN
FORMATION COMMITTEE
A handful of St. John's folks were excited to meet singer Trey
Pearson (middle, in white t-shirt) at the Columbus Pride Parade
on June 17th.
The children presenting Maggie with a gift on June 11th,
in honor of her ordination to the priesthood.
FLOWER DONATION CALENDAR
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(Under) or Over
Budget Actual Budget
Operating Revenue:
Pledge & Plate Contributions 182,880 180,541 (2,339)
Other Revenue 15,185 16,491 1,306
Total Operating Revenue 198,065 197,032 (1,033)
Operating Expenses:
Human Resources 146,010 143,133 (2,877)
Diocesan Expense 29,917 26,114 (3,803)
Other Administrative Expenses 9,478 6,593 (2,885)
Building & Grounds Expenses 56,570 44,144 (12,426)
Committee Expenses 20,611 14,472 (6,139)
Total Operating Expenses 262,586 234,456 (22,466)
Operating Cash Flow (64,521) (37,424) 27,097
Financial Recap:
At the end of May, our actual pledge and plate contributions were under budget by $2,300, with our total revenues being under budget by $1,000. In total, our operating expenses were under budget by $22,500 which, in combination with our revenues, left us with a negative cash flow of $37,500. As a result of both the negative cash flow and the timing of the cash flow during the period, we needed $39,600 to cover this deficit. On the bright side, the church received special gifts from sev-eral parishioners in 2016 totaling $62,000, which the Vestry has decided to apply to the 2017 ex-pected deficit. Therefore, no funds have been needed from our investments. Again, a big thank you for these wonderful gifts, they make such a huge impact and allow us to preserve the funds in our investments!
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE FIVE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2017
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Church Service Opportunities Both special events and regular activities of our parish are listed below. These include the dates of all church committee
meetings as well as a contact name and number for each committee. Please consider attending one or more committee meet-
ings to explore where your interests and talents fit in best. The committees and their work are important components of the
lay ministry here at St. John’s. We need you.
More details about these activities can be found on the announcement sheet each Sunday. If you would like your special
events or regularly scheduled meetings to be published for the congregation, please contact the church office at (614)
846-5180 or [email protected]. Please understand that these calendars are prepared well in advance of
the actual events and that subsequent changes cannot be reflected.
Monday, July 17th 1:00 PM - Caregivers & Grief Support Group, Atrium
Saturday, July 22nd 12:30 PM – PiMiL Fundraiser, Main Campus
Sunday July 23rd 5:00 PM – Celtic Worship Planning Meeting, Lorey Roggenkamp
Thursday, July 27th 1:30 PM – Pastoral Care Committee, Conference Room
Thursday, July 27th 6:30 PM – Friendship Dinner, Undercroft, John Pascoe
AUGUST
Saturday, August 5th 6:30 PM – Saturday Supper, Off Campus
Sunday, August 6th 10:30 AM – Mom’s Support Group, Conference Room, Yvette Adjanoh
Tuesday, August 8th 4:00 PM – Adult Education Committee, Conference Room,
Thursday, August 10th 5:00 PM – Finance Committee, Conference Room, David Hissrich
Saturday, August 12th 5:45 PM – Children and Youth Lock-In, Karl Stevens
Tuesday, August 15th 7:00 PM – Vestry Meeting, Music Room, Father Philip
Thursday, August 17th 5:00 PM – Newcomers Committee, Conference Room, Susie Bonnell
Monday, August 21st Deadline for Newsletter submissions: Send to
http://[email protected]/news2/submit-news/ Monday, August 21st 1:00 PM - Caregivers & Grief Support Group, Atrium
Thursday, August 31st 6:30 PM – Friendship Dinner, Undercroft, John Pascoe
SEPTEMBER
Saturday September 2nd 6:30 PM – Saturday Supper, Off Campus
Sunday, September 3rd 10:30 AM – Mom’s Support Group, Conference Room, Yvette Adjanoh
MONTH AT A GLANCE: Regular Activities for the Month of June-July
Sunday
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Including Children’s Church, Nave
10:20 AM Christian Education for Adults
11:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Nave
Wednesday
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, with Bible Study, Nave
The following people have recently made a donation to the St. John’s All Saints Fund:
Barbara Brooks In memory of Lois Jean Welsh
Virginia Trapp In memory of Lois Jean Welsh
All donations to the All Saints Fund are used for permanent or semi-permanent improvements for St. John’s
programs or premises. Please consider making a donation!
If you wish to make a contribution in honor of someone or in thanksgiving for any event, simply write a check
to St. John’s Episcopal Church with a notation for the “All Saints Fund.” The name of the person or event be-
ing memorialized should be included in the memo line.
ST. JOHN’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ALL SAINTS FUND DONATIONS
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July 16-31 birthdays
June Jenkins July 16
Matthew Webster July 19
Rea Hederman July 20
Tom Hitch July 21
Charlie Brinegar July 21
Tom Monroe July 23
Jeff Purdom July 24
Lexie Bickell July 25
Maria Griest July 25
Alex Rice July 26
Bill Dickinson July 27
Sally Gibler July 30
Linda Weatherholt July 30
Sean Brinker July 30
Barbara Brooks July 31
Susan Sheets July 31
Paula Smailes July 31
August Birthdays
Lee Shepherd Aug. 1
Cynthia Woodbeck Aug. 3
Diana Vanek Aug. 5
Allen Fuller Aug. 5
Scyld Anderson Aug. 6
Olivia Slykhuis Aug. 7
Lucile Widney Aug. 8
Elizabeth Miller Aug. 8
Debbie Price Aug. 9
Michael Hohl Aug. 9
Richard Hood Aug. 10
Sarah Forman Aug. 11
Leah Disantis Aug. 13
Cassidy Disantis Aug. 13
Isabel Guterriez Donato Aug. 15
Philip College Aug. 16
Sophia Starkie Aug. 16
Olivia Heald Aug. 16
Elyse Sturtz Aug. 17
EJ Anaba Aug. 17
Stephanie Stevens Aug. 18
Sharon Belknap Aug. 19
Rowland Anaba Aug. 19
Alice Carroll Aug. 19
Bostwick Wyman Aug. 22
Tom Bailey Aug. 22
Mauria Watts Aug. 23
Emerin Hilts Aug. 23
Femi Adeyanju Aug. 24
Lily Baker Aug. 24
Wilson Slykhuis Aug. 24
Gavin Baker Aug. 25
Andrew Troester Aug. 25
Larry Prato Aug. 26
Sarah Roesch Aug. 26
Laura Dodds Aug. 27
Susan Mancini Aug. 27
Philip Clark Aug. 28
John Starkie Aug. 28
Matt Sturtz Aug. 28
Cristy Brinegar Aug. 29
Nevaeh Spencer Aug. 29
Norm Shackelton Aug. 30
Michael Hamilton Aug. 31
The Women’s Retreat will be held Sept 8-9, 2017. Our theme this
year is: Walking in the Footprints of Jesus: A Retreat Based on St.
Teresa of Avila.
“Come away with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some
rest.” –Jesus
We long for ways to be more deeply connected with the Holy One;
ways to simplify our lives; ways to create space and silence in a life
full of busyness and noise. The Fall Women’s Retreat invites you to
come away, so you may quiet yourself and receive God’s presence
through prayer practices that engage your soul.
This year’s retreat will be held at the Transfiguration Spirituality Cen-
ter, Cincinnati, OH. Our Facilitator is Sandra Weisner, a 2015 gradu-
ate of Wellstreams. Reservations and money need to be received by
August 20th, to reserve a room. The cost is $88.00, which includes all meals. Please make your check out to St.
John’s and write Women’s Retreat on the memo line and give to Donna Hissrich. Scholarships are available.
We do have a full kitchen and private rooms. There are only 4 rooms downstairs, so if you would need a
downstairs room, please be sure to let Donna know. They also need to know any dietary needs that you may
have. The retreat will end Saturday at 4 pm. For more details contact Donna Hissrich at 614-203-3562 or email
FALL WOMEN'S RETREAT
JULY 16—AUGUST 31 BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to you!
