Office Closed for
Independence Day

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, 3 Jul 2009, for Independence Day holiday.

Summer Music Camp

Mon - Fri, 13 - 17 July 2009
9am-12:30pm
For ages 7-14yrs

Choral singing, instrumental music, arts, & crafts.  Hosted by the United Methodist Church of Williamsburg.   Bring your own instrument if you sign up for the Band option.  John Siderius will provide transportation if there is room in his vehicle.  The final concert performance will be 17 July @ 7pm (Vesper Service).  Cost is $35 per camper.  Contact for more information.

Seniors Daytrip to Jamestown

Saturday, 18 July
8:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars!!  St. John's is planning a day trip to Jamestown to visit the museum and see the St. John's communion silver on display there.  We are planning an 8:30 a.m. departure from the Parish House and will return by 3:00 p.m.  We will visit the museum and have lunch at a location yet to be determined.  Please sign up by calling the Church Office (722-2567) or Bob Harper, the Senior Warden (727-7751).  Transportation will be by bus or van depending on numbers.  A nominal fee to cover expenses will be charged.  Lunch cost will be an individual responsibility.  This first senior event should be a fun one with more to follow!

Vacation Bible School Supplies in Need

Please stop by the Parish Hall Bulletin Board and pick up a wish list item(s) label for this year's VBS.  Your generosity is much appreciated to create an exciting week of VBS: Discovery Canyon!  Contact Harper Lewis at 722-2567.

Vacation Bible School
DISCOVER CANYON

Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th
from 9:00am - Noon

Our VBS is open to children age 3 through fifth grade.  There will be a special presentation on Friday, July 24th at 12:00 p.m.  We will create a wonderful week where children will learn, laugh, love, and pray.  We will listen to great stories about Jesus, make cool crafts, sing fun songs, play zany games and make tons of new friends.  Registration Deadline is 6 July 09.  Sign-up using the 2009 On-line VBS Registration Form

Vacation Bible School Volunteers

Get ready to learn, laugh, love, and pray during St. John's VBS from Monday, July 20th-Friday, July 24th this year.  If you are an adult or youth interested in volunteering this year, please fill out on-line VBS Volunteer Form or contact Harper Lewis at 722-2567.

Downtown Neighborhood Lunch Program (DNLP)

Every Wednesday Noon - 1pm
27 May thru 2 Sept, 2009

Please help fund or volunteer for DNLP.  With the economic downturn we anticipate feeding approximately 150 people per week  The program runs 14 weeks and the coordinator, Elizabeth Phillips, estimates a cost of $1.40 per plate.  Your contribution will go a long way in helping to provide nutritious meals.  If you can help, no experience is required.  Just a sense of fun and a goal of helping others who are less fortunate than we, and, of course, a willingness to pitch in, chop, stir, cook, and serve. Please join us. We’d love to have you.  If you have any questions or concerns please call Elizabeth Phillips. 

On Sale Now
“How Firm a Foundation”

by James Tormey

This book is about the history of St. John's Parish beginning in 1610 to present.  Jim's book is now available in the Parish Office ($20.95 per copy).  Profit from the sale of books will go towards the fund to support St. John’s Celebration 2010.  Please pick up your copy today or go to The Dietz Press and order the book on-line.

2009 J2A Pilgrimage Blog

Saturday, June 20 - Sunday, June 28

Follow spiritual & educational adventure the 15 young men & women, & their 6 guides, as they explore San Francisco & Yosemite National Park.  They will all post their observations on their BLOG at http://stjohnsj2a2009.spaces.live.com/.

Stained Glass Window Restoration

August thru December

Several of stained glass windows, including the famous 1881 Pocahontas Window, will be removed for cleaning and restoration beginning in August.  Other windows will be stabilized and restored in place.  Download the Epistle Newsletter for more information about this and other restoration restoration projects.

Epistle Newsletter Deadline

Monday, 17 August 2009

The July/August Epistle is now on-line.  The next issue is in September.  Please send in your articles anytime before the above deadline.  Thereafter, the deadline for getting your articles into the Epistle is the third Monday of each month. 722-2567.

Celebration 2010

Our Four-hundredth Anniversary

We are in need of volunteers for several chairpersons and committee members.  Please check the link to your left for more information.

EYC will host Downtown Neighborhood Lunch

Wednesday, 29 July
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
St. John´s Parish Hall

Youth and Youth Leaders, we will need your help preparing, cooking, serving, hosting, and cleaning up for this meal.  Please if you will or will not be available.

Have you ever considered being an office volunteer for St. John’s?

By MARILYN AMBLER, Office Volunteer —

I have been an office volunteer on Friday mornings for several years.  This job involves answering the phone, putting the Sunday bulletin together, preparing mailings, and any other jobs that need to be done.  I would like to tell people that even though I have been of help in the office, the staff has made me feel that it is all worthwhile.  It has helped me a great deal to do this volunteer work.  It has given me a sense of true worthiness.

Contact the church office if you would like to volunteer, too.

Working with St. John’s Youngest Children

Are you interested in getting involved in a new ministry?  Or do you know someone who is wonderful with children?  Openings for new nursery workers at St. John’s are available.  Please consider working with our infants and toddlers (ages 0 – 2) in the Nursery on Sunday mornings.  If interested or if you would like to recommend someone, please contact Harper Lewis at 722-2567.

Milk Cartons for Altar Flowers

Please bring your empty and clean plastic milk cartons (2 quarts) to the Parish Office for our friendly Flower Deliverers.

H.E.L.P. is in need of help

The Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodging and Provision (H.E.L.P.) group is in need of basic non-perishable food items and clothing.  Please visit our Mission & Outreach web page for more information.