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St. John’s Episcopal Church Woodward, Oklahoma

St. John’s HAPPENINGS

Volume 15 Number 134 november 2010

st. john’s

Episcopal

church

The Rt. Rev. Ed Konieczny,

D.Div ; Bishop

The Rev. Mary A. Davis, M Div.

Vicar

Woody Leonard, M. ME Organist

The Vestry

Vicki Johnson .

Sr. Warden

Owen Nelson ....

Jr. Warden

Robert Colclasure …

Treasurer

Linda Harrison .... Clerk

Hugh Jones

Marcia Phillips

Tina Bouse

The Vicar’s Visionings

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ;

One of the benefits, and for Mac and I a great joy and gift, is to travel by car when we go on vacation. The beauty and awe of God’s creation is heightened, vivid, and splendid. Driving through the Panhandle, my thoughts were of the hardship of the people who came here to live and how they lived in the midst of struggle, hard work, and at times isolation. Yes, God was present and they were blessed, but I recognize how much easier I have it today. As we approach Thanksgiving, I invite you to join me in praying A Litany of Thanksgiving (Book of Common Prayer, P 837). Praying this thanksgiving throughout the month of November will keep us mindful of God’s blessings that are abundant as well as how we are to respond and live.

“Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us. For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth, and sky, and see, We thank you, Lord.

For all that is gracious in the lives of men and woman, revealing the image of Christ, We thank you, Lord. For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, We thank you, Lord. For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve, We thank you, Lord.

For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play, We thank you, Lord.

For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity, We thank you, Lord. For all the valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice, We thank you, Lord.

For the communion of saints, in all times and places, We thank you, Lord.

Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord; To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, now

and for ever. Amen. Faithfully In Christ;

Find St. John’s on the web at: http://stjohnsepiscopalchurch.episcopaloklahoma.org

Nov. 4 – 6 – Convention in Midwest City

Nov. 7 – SUNDAY – Bishop’s Committee –

following fellowship

Important Dates to

Remember

Rev. Mary will meet with the youth on Wednesday, November 10, 17 at 7:00.

YOUTH Corner

LaVern Phillips for trimming the trees on the

west side of the church.

Darlene Westenhaver for clearing the

gardens of weeds and preparing them for winter.

With a Grateful Heart

to:

Heart

To:

Reminder:

The altar flowers and Sanctus candle are symbols of our life together. They provide beauty and the candle remains lit throughout the week representing the presence of the Eucharist in the tabernacle. The flowers are $20.00 (for both vases) and the candle is $5.00 per week. Envelopes are in the pews for your giving.

budget report for SEPTEMBER 2010

Previous Month Operating Balance $2,181.01

Income $5,370.80

Expenses $ 6,032.10

Operating Balance $1,519.71

Invoices Outstanding $0.00

Deposits Outstanding $0.00

Gift Account $5,667.99 Mutual Ministry Support Now calculated from previous months’ income; X’s 18.5%

Saints & Sinners

Wow!!! What a Halloween Party!!! It was hosted by

Woody, Rob & Thurman. The Parish Hall was all decked

out with spooky décor as well as the tables, the food

was great and the costumes fun. The winners of the best

costume contest were Ian and Dianne first place, Rob

took second and Leona third. Pictures are on PAGE 5 of

this newsletter

November’s gathering will be hosted by Frank & Vicki.

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St. John’s Women’s NEWS:

The Women of St. John’s met in the home of LaVertta Kinney on Wednesday, October 20th. Mary Ferguson

gave the meditation and prayer. We will be giving our Cleaning group from OARC a Christmas Party again this

year and Sue Heinsohn will be in charge. If you would like to help, please contact Sue. She will need treats, prizes

and help the day of. A date has not been set yet. The nominating committee presented a slate of officers to be

voted on in December. Co-Chairman Mae Beth Bird; Co-Chairman LaVertta Kinney; Secretary Mary Ferguson.

and Treasurer Vicki Johnson A big thank you to Valeria and Owen Nelson for the wonderful Hobo Party. The

food, the company and the weather was wonderful!! Our Next meeting will be November 17th, 7:00 at the home

of MaeBeth Bird.

PRECIOUS MEMORIES…..

Anyone interested in working on the scrapbooks for St.

John’s? We have the pictures. We need your

creativity. Contact Rev. Mary if interested.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH. Remember to set your clocks BACK one Hour!!!

Food for thought:

From Henri Nouwen’s books Compassion and The Only Necessary Thing.

“In the breaking of the bread together, we reclaim our own broken condition rather than denying its reality. We become more aware than ever that we are taken, set apart as witnesses for God; that we are blessed by words and acts of grace; and that we are broken, not in revenge or cruelty, but in order to become bread which can be given as food to others. When two, three, ten, a hundred, or a thousand people eat the same bread and drink the same cup, and so become united with the broken and poured-out life of Christ, they discover that their own lives are part of the one life and thus recognize each other as brothers and sisters. There are very few places left in our world where our common humanity can be lifted up and celebrated, but each time we come together around the simple signs of bread and wine, we tear down many walls and gain an inkling of God’s intensions for the human family. And each time this happens we are called to become more concerned not only about each other’s well-being but also about the well-being of all people in the world.”

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Schedule for Greeters, Chalicist, Lector, Crucifer

Greeter(s) for NOVEMBER ~ Owen/Valeria Nelson, backup – LaVertta Kinney

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Date Service Chalicist: Lector : Crucifer: Fellowship Host(s):

11/7 HE II Jim Gorton Linda Harrison Travis. Coyer OPEN

11/14 HE II Debi Meyer Vicki Johnson Haylee Bates OPEN

11/21 HE I Randy Myers Leona Reeg Darlene Westenhaver OPEN

11/28 HE II (T.Z. Plays) LaVertta Kinney Woody Leonard MaeBeth Bird OPEN

Birthdays for NOVEMBER Anniversaries for NOVEMBER

11/1 Shannon Cron 11/2 Laurie Hamilton 11/4 Gary & Kim Bates 11/9 Debi Meyer 11/8 Dewey & Alice Collins 11/10 Sue Heinsohn 11/12 Leona Reeg 11/13 Peggy Mullins 11/25 Mead & Mary Ferguson 11/30 Linda Coyer

Altar Flowers for NOVEMBER

11/7 OPEN 11/14 OPEN 11/21 OPEN 11/28 OPEN

Sanctus Candle for NOVEMBER

11/7 OPEN 11/14 OPEN 11/21 OPEN 11/28 OPEN

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SAINTS & SINNERS HALLOWEEN PICTURES!!!!!