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Readings for September 7, 2008

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The Collect Proper 18

Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading Ezekiel 33:7-11

You, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, "O wicked ones, you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life.
Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: "Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?" Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?

Psalm 119:33-40

33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, *
and I shall keep it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; *
I shall keep it with all my heart.
35 Make me go in the path of your commandments, *
for that is my desire.
36 Incline my heart to your decrees *
and not to unjust gain.
37 Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; *
give me life in your ways.
38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, *
which you make to those who fear you.
39 Turn away the reproach which I dread, *
because your judgments are good.
40 Behold, I long for your commandments; *
in your righteousness preserve my life.

Second Reading Romans 13:8-14

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet"; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

The Gospel Matthew 18:15-20

Jesus said, "If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."

September 2008 Newsletter

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Regular Weekly Announcements

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Announcements & Opportunities
September 7, 2008

† Altar flowers today are given by a church member in celebration of the gift of life and love.
† Adult Ed: 9:30 am Sundays in the Adult Ed Room in the “Old Sacramento” building. (Names are on the tops of the buildings)
● Today: The Law of Faith class continues all summer with Paul Stewart.
● Today: “Being Rector of St. John’s” Come join this 3 session class on what a Rector does and how to care for a rector. Led by Fr. Dan Williamson.
† Clothing and small household items, can be placed in the donation barrel in the multi-purpose room. Donated items are picked up regularly and are given to people in need in the community.
† Forward, Day by Day Copies of this devotional for the new quarter—Aug., Sept., Oct—are available in the back of the church. Suggested optional donation of $1 can be placed in the “Kitty” by the booklets.
† Feel called to facilitate healthy marriages and effective parenting? Pat Cannariato has some opportunities that might interest you. Contact her in the Church Office.
† Welcome Class for Newcomers and Anyone with Questions begins next Sunday, Sept. 7 for 6 weeks at 10:30 in the Adult Ed Room of the “Old Sacramento” Building. This is a chance to ask all your questions. We return to church for the Holy Communion portion of the service. Your children can join the Nursery or Sunday School and then they will meet you in the church for communion as usual. Please feel free to come any weeks that you can even if you should have to miss some.
† Linkage Surveys: The next stage of our Building Program involves getting bids and “gifts inkind” that are of benefit to the church. Each household has been sent a letter explaining the program and a form to fill out with the names of anyone you know in the building industry that you want to recommend. Please return these forms by Sept. 15 to the Facilities Committee (Mike Rudkosky, Donald Niemeyer, Russ Sherman, Charm Infelise, Paul Kuethe or Jo Ann Williams) or the church staff. If you are new or have lost your letter/form, there are extras in the back of the church.
† Bishop’s Renewal Conference: “Opening Doors: How to Grow Your Church” is here at St. John’s Sept. 27. This will be an exciting, informative and fun day. Sign-ups are being taken now in the courtyard.

Please keep in your prayers this week:
Healing For: Frank (heart), Rickey, Stephania (P.O.E.M. syndrome), Robin (diagnosis and treatment), George (sciatica). Blaney (injuries from a fall).
Cancer cure for: Ruth Ann (Spinal), Genie, Laura (sarcoma), Linda and Kayla (leukemia), Gene (bladder), Dan, Robert (melanoma), Robin, Judy, Diane, Melanie, Dottie, Debbie, Doris, Pat (breast), Chris (throat), Chris, & Carol-Lee (colon), Vicki and Andrea (ovarian), Jeanette (islet cell), Lynne (pancreatic), Leif, Pat and Barbara (lung), Richard, Ranny, Jim (prostate), Julie (renal), Tracy & Melinda (lymphoma), Jeff (prostate), Jim (tongue).

The Departed: Frank, Bill, Rosemary, Barb, Julie, Dennis.

Release from addictions: Mike, George.

Faith for: Rickey, Caitlyn, Emilio, David.

Comfort in grief and Grace for: Kay Clark, Doug, Jessica, Carrie, Ken and families on Bill’s death; DJ Quinn, Nicole, Natalie, and Jo Ann and their families on Rosemary’s death; Debbie, Angela & Rachel on Frank’s death; Margaret and Bob on Barb’s death. Ted and Karen on the death of Julie. Jim & Sandy and family on the death of Dennis.
Comfort and peace for: Suzie, Christopher and Justin while Dan is deployed overseas. Reconciliation: Paul & Valerie. Broken marriages, the Episcopal church and the Anglican Communion.
Guidance and Wisdom for: Rick and April, Sean, Scottie, Thomas, Nickol and Bill. For protection for: Military: Nicholas, Joshua (Army), Ashley Gaitan, John (Air Force), Sgt. Phil Thorpe, Lee Donny Shuk, Maj. Manny Diaz, Robert Young III, Chris, Brandon & Rudy (deployed to Iraq), Dan (deployed to Iraq), Sean (Special Forces), Doug (Navy). Kurt (Merchant Marines). Civilian: Safe travel for Ned and Carol, for Andy and Sarah.

For Provision: Place to live for Karen. Churches and schools in Kigezi Diocese. Steph, Michael, Debbie & Kenny. Doug to sell his house before deployment. All the AIDS orphans in Africa. Patrick and Shannon. Jobs for Kevin, Stacy, Rick, Eric, Tom, Tony and Natalie. Safe travel for Larry & Tamara. Safe pregnancy and delivery for: Sarah, Dawn, Cheryl, Kristen & their babies.
Blessings for: Shepherd’s Love and the Twinomujuni Orphanage in Uganda,
Thanksgiving for: Job for Michael. All God’s miraculous provision.

Acolytes!
We apologize for the mix-up regarding Acolyte Appreciation Day.
Acolyte Appreciation Day has been rescheduled to Sunday, Sept. 28 at both services, and there will be an acolyte meeting between the services.

Mosaic is going to the movies!

A night at the movies is scheduled for Mosaic this month! All women of St. John's are invited to join Mosaic at a showing of the new release, "The Women" a remake of the 1939 classic movie. This new version, updated and full of laughs, stars Annette Bening, Meg Ryan, Bette Midler, Jada Pickett-Smith, and Eve Mendes. It is rated PG-13. We will be meeting at the Century Theaters at Greenback/Elkhorn Blvd in Citrus Heights on Friday, September 12th. The movie starts at 7:15pm so plan to arrive by 6:45 to purchase your ticket and join the group! Any questions, please call Kerri Krouse at 792-8573.

Like to sing? St. John’s Choir resumed regular practices on Wed. Sept. 3 at 6:45 in the Old Sacramento building. Anyone interested is welcome. There are no auditions. The choir sings about every other week plus some additional special days like Christmas and Holy Week. Contact Choir Director Barbetta Laurelle (205-1031) for info or just show up on Wednesday evening at 6:45.

Vestry Minutes June 2008

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This Week at St. John's

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This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, September 7, 2008
8:00 a.m. Eucharist, Coffee following
9:30 a.m. Adult Ed Classes
10:30 a.m. Eucharist, Youth Group, Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Welcome Class
Coffee time after each service.
Monday, September 8
7:30 p.m. House Groups
Tuesday, September 9
Women’s Group Study Group—9:30
7:30 p.m. House Groups
Wednesday, September 10
Choir practice 6:45.
Thursday, September 11
7:00 p.m. Praise Musician Practice
Friday, September 12
Altar Guild
Saturday, September 13
Sunday, September 14
8:00 a.m. Eucharist, Coffee following
9:30 a.m. Adult Education
10:30 a.m. Eucharist, Youth Group, Sunday School.
10:30 Welcome Class
Coffee time after each service.

Prayer Requests

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NOTE: There is a prayer request box in the front of the church on the small table next to the stairs leading up to the stage. If you have prayers you would like to have printed in the bulletin, you may fill out a prayer request form and leave it in the box.

Keep in Your Prayers the Week of August 24, 2008

Healing For: Rickey, Stephania (P.O.E.M. syndrome), Robin (diagnosis and treatment), Mya (cure for multiple bone breakages), Jeanette (continued recovery from surgery), David (prostate surgery), Patrick, Karen (emotional & physical), Patricia (recovery from surgery).
Cancer cure for: Genie, Laura (sarcoma), Linda and Kayla (leukemia), Gene (bladder), Dan, Dennis, Robert (melanoma), Robin, Judy, Diane, Melanie, Dottie, Debbie, Doris, Pat (breast), Chris (throat), Chris, & Carol-Lee (colon), Vicki and Andrea (ovarian), Jeanette (islet cell), Lynne (pancreatic), Leif, Pat and Barbara (lung), Richard, Ranny, Jim (prostate), Julie (renal), Tracy & Melinda (lymphoma), Jeff (prostate), Jim (tongue).

The Departed: Frank, Bill, Rosemary, Barb

Release from addictions: Mike, George.

Faith for: Rickey, Caitlyn, Emilio, David.

Comfort in grief and Grace for: Kay Clark, Doug, Jessica, Carrie, Ken and families on Bill’s death; DJ Quinn, Nicole, Natalie, and Jo Ann and their families on Rosemary’s death; Debbie, Angela & Rachel on Frank’s death; Margaret and Bob on Barb’s death.
Comfort and peace for: Julie (in hospice) and her family, Karen, Valerie. Suzie, Christopher and Justin while Dan is deployed overseas.

Reconciliation: Paul & Valerie. Broken marriages, the Episcopal church and the Anglican Communion.
Guidance and Wisdom for: Rick and April, Sean, Scottie, Thomas, Nickol and Bill.

For protection for: Military: Nicholas, Joshua (Army), Ashley Gaitan, John (Air Force), Sgt. Phil Thorpe, Lee Donny Shuk, Maj. Manny Diaz, Robert Young III, Chris, Brandon & Rudy (deployed to Iraq), Dan (deployed to Iraq), Sean (Special Forces), Doug (Navy). Kurt (Merchant Marines). Civilian: Rick and April in Uganda. Safe travel for Andy and Sarah. Firefighters during this season.

For Provision: Place to live for Karen. Churches and schools in Kigezi Diocese. Steph, Michael, Debbie & Kenny. Doug to sell his house before deployment. All the AIDS orphans in Africa. Patrick and Shannon. Jobs for Kevin, Stacy, Rick, Eric, Tom, Tony and Natalie. Safe travel for Larry & Tamara.Safe pregnancy and delivery for: Sarah, Cathy, Dawn, Cheryl, Kristen & their babies.
Blessings for: Shepherd’s Love and the Twinomujuni Orphanage in Uganda, Students starting school in the next few weeks.
Thanksgiving for: The building of the Orphanage - the dedication. New students at our school.

Coffee Hour

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Please join us for coffee and fellowship after each service on Sunday mornings in the Multi-Purpose (named Big Basin Redwoods) building. This is a good opportunity to meet people and find out what is going on in our Parish.