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We are the Episcopal Churchin BedfordEach parish has its own style, its own strengths, and its own

weaknesses but what stands out is how similar we are. There is a

family resemblance in liturgy, dedication to beauty and grace,

and commitment to care for the wider community

excerpt from The Rector’s Message, p.2

Shepherd’s TableAugust 5Summer is a greattime to help out atthe Shepherd’s Table.Contact Judy W. ifyou are able to help.

Pool PartyAugust 21Youth and familiesare invited to theBrown Family Poolfor a cookout andfellowship followingchurch.

Baseball w the BishopAugust 23Dinner and aLynchburg Hillcatsgame. Begins at 5:30.Tickets $21 adult &$12 kids 5-14.

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I N T H I S I S S U E

Message from the Rector

Baseball with the Bishop

Operation Christmas Child

Youth Happenings

Vacation Bible School at Main Street United Methodist Church in June.

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A Message from the Rector The Very Rev. F. Wilson Brown

Dear friends in Christ,You and I are part of somethingdelightful, charming, andimportant. In a world of flash,glitz, and hostility we celebratethe eternal, the enduring, andthe loving. We gather eachSunday not to put on a show,but to worship together.

Throughout the week we care for each other andthe world in God’s name. And all of that matters…a lot.

On the Sundays that I have been away this sum-mer, I have taken the opportunity to visit some ofthe parishes of the Lynchburg Convocation. TheConvocation spans from Arrington to Altavistaand from Bedford to Lynchburg. There are four-teen parishes in the Convocation of the total offifty-five in the Diocese.

Each parish has its own style, its own strengths,and its own weaknesses but what stands out is howsimilar we are. There is a family resemblance inliturgy, dedication to beauty and grace, and com-mitment to care for the wider community.

My most recent visits have taken me to Trinity,Arrington and to St. Peter’s, Altavista. Trinity isserved by a part time priest, Mark Furlow. Theyare gearing up for their annual hospitality to folksattending the Lockn’ Festival, particularly the AAcommunity. The Sunday I was there, they usedHoly Eucharist, Rite I with a combination of organmusic and more contemporary guitar pieces. Atcoffee hour we heard about an Eagle Scout projectmeeting the following week to build a labyrinthoutside the church. It should be ready the nexttime we go that way!

St. Peter’s is currently alternating lay led MorningPrayer with communion services provided by sup-ply priests. They are full swing with participationin “Gus the Bus” and are about to restart a

lectionary study group. The participants gather toread Sunday’s lessons in several translations and totalk about what they’ve read. The participantsreport that they feel better prepared to listen anddigest what is said on Sunday.

The Sunday I visited, their worship MorningPrayer, Rite I, was led by Nan Carmack andAubrey Rosser. (You may notice in the announce-ments that Aubrey is also the person we will call toget tickets for the Baseball With the Bishop eventon August 23rd.) One moment in worship stoodout as particularly graceful, and it was born of anerror. The leader announced the wrong Psalm andstarted to lead us in that Psalm. Most of the con-gregation simply turned to the “revised” Psalm inthe Book of Common Prayer and began to readalong. Later Aubrey shared with us that he oftentells folks, who may be confused or intimidated byour worship, that “we don’t keep score.”

All this helps me see our own congregation withfresh vision. Through the pages of this newsletterwe read of wonderful activities that serve our con-gregation and community. We see many names ofpeople who offer their time, treasure, and talent tonurture and strengthen the ministry of the congre-gation. We come together on Sunday to worshipGod let us give thanks for each other: Yawd Crew,Altar Guild, Choir, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers,Nursery Volunteers, Children’s Chapel Leaders,and Coffee Hour Teams— just to name a few—who help us worship. We are part of somethingdelightful, charming, and important. We are theEpiscopal Church in Bedford.

Your brother in Christ,—Wilson+

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Upcoming Events & Parish News Baseball with theBishop—August 23rd

Baseball with BishopBourlakas will be held onTuesday, August 23rd at 5:30pm at the LynchburgHillcats Stadium. (3180 FortAvenue, Lynchburg) Joinother friends from around

the Lynchburg Convocation as the Hillcats take onthe Wilmington Blue Rocks. Dinner is from5:30–7:00 p.m. The game starts at 6:30. The costincludes a ticket to the game and the meal.$21.00/adults, $12.00/kids 5-14, Free/4 & underFor tickets contact Aubrey Rosser, at (434) 426-7633. Aubrey will need a head count by August 18.

Christian Formation Classes Begin—Sept 11th

Mark your calendars: Sunday School classes andAdult Forum resume at 9:30 am on Sunday,September 11th. There are classes for all ages.

Master Engineers ReportSt. John's vestry recently commissioned a report onthe state of the building from Master Engineers andDesigners in Lynchburg. Similar to a home inspec-tion, the report covered the entire building and allthe major systems, and made recommendations asto what items may need updating and repair. Thereport is available on St. John's website and can befound by clicking HERE.

Hospitality at Centerfest—October 8th

October 8th is Centerfest. St. John's Vestry is hop-ing to be able to offer hospitality to festival-goers atSt. John's during the event. About 8–10 volunteers(working in shifts) will be needed to help greetfolks, hand out water, and perhaps offer tours of thechurch. Please let a Vestry member know if you areinterested in helping with this community serviceendeavor.

St. John’s is gearing up for Operation Christmas Child.

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Christian Formation Kara Wagner Brown

Vacation Bible School was great fun this year! Wejoined up again with Main Street United MethodistChurch and were joined for the first time by theLutheran Church to put on a program called “CaveQuest.” What a joy to see so many kids gatheredtogether to learn about God. We offer a huge thankyou to Sherri Hodnett for coordinating the eventwith the other churches and for putting this pro-gram together for us. Our great group of volunteersincluded Shannon McGirk, Brenda & Jim Church,Chandra Schmehl, Cheryl Miller, Cate Willis, EllaSchmehl, Rebecca Mays, Kathie Childers and MayaSchmehl. Great job everyone!

Beth Bagley has been such an integral part of ourChristian Education Program for the last few years:Teacher, Organizer, Co- Chair, VBS teacher. Shehas truly blessed us with her knowledge and grace.We are going to miss her very much as she transi-tions to new things. We wish her the best of luck inher travels (in her new RV!) and adventures! Thankyou, Beth, for all that you have done for our kids!

Everyone is invited to a Pool Party at the Brown’shome on Sunday afternoon Aug. 21st. Hot dogs willbe provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert toshare! This is a Youth Group activity in combina-tion with the Methodist Church and all our familiesand children are invited!

Sunday School:September 11th

We are in themidst of the hazylazy days of sum-mer, but it’s nottoo soon to markyour calendar forthe return of regu-lar Sunday morning Christian Education Classes!We will resume 9:30 classes on September 11th.

We will be running two classes for children andyouth this year.Godly Playwill continue in theGodly Play Room and will encompass ages 4through 5th grade. We are expanding our curriculumand have already added some great new art activitiesand some new stories. You won’t be bored in thisclass! Come tell a story in our desert box.

Our Youth Class is for our 6th through 12thgraders. They are studying a great Episcopal YouthCurriculum. They will be examining such greatBible Characters as Ruth, Samuel, Daniel and oth-ers. They will be meeting in the upstairs YouthRoom. Come join us on a big comfy couch. Usuallythey have treats and sometimes they bake cookies!Pease join us for any of these classes, even if youcan’t come every week!

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The Vestry’s most recent monthly meeting washeld on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. (There was nomeeting in July.)

The Vestry participated in a “dwelling in the word”scripture reading and sharing exercise. The upcom-ing calendar was discussed. Some events include:

• Vacation Bible School June 26–30 at Main StreetUMC. Sherri Hodnett is coordinating with MainStreet Methodist.

• The Bradford Youth Exchange August 1st will bevisiting St. John’s. A hike to the Peaks is planned.Assistance with lunch will be needed that same day atSt. John’s.

• Wilson reported that he has received informationabout several upcoming area events including:

• A Revival at the Holy Name of Mary CatholicChurch, and a request for sponsorship from them. Itwas agreed not to sponsor that event at this time

• Rwandan HUGS plans to host Gifted Rwandansfrom Sept. 25–-Oct. 4. Further information on this isavailable from Nancy Strachan.

• Centerfest is October 8th. There are limited non-profit booth spaces if St. John’s is interested in partic-ipating. After some discussion it was agreed that inlieu of a downtown space, hospitality would beoffered at St. John’s during the event. A number ofideas were discussed including: offering water andperhaps hotdogs, perhaps having the church open fortours. A schedule of volunteers would be required.Jenny will put out an announcement to see if there isinterest. The matter will be discussed again at thenext vestry meeting.

Treasurer's Report: Alan Pipkin submitted hisreport in writing. He noted that revenue is veryslightly ahead of the projected milestone.Expenditures are as expected for this time of year.

Senior Warden’s Report: Steve Wandrei reportedthat a parishioner had raised questions about theuse of temporary signs. The question of having anelectronic sign instead of the sign board was raisedagain. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that a

solution to legibility issues could be rectified withthe use of larger letters and possibly lighting for thesign. Jenny will look into ordering new letters andJim Towner will get information about possiblelighting solutions.

Junior Warden's Report: Jim Towner reportedthat he had an estimate for the repair of the mem-brane roof coming. He reported that the assess-ment he had done recommended that all the HVACunits be replaced. It was agreed after some discus-sion to see to the roof first and deal with the HVACunits as needed.

Rector's Report: Wilson submitted his report inwriting. He noted some of the upcoming events,previously discussed and made note of various pas-toral care concerns:Margaret Noell died May 24th. Her burial was onMay 31st. Cynthia Daniello is a resident at Joseph’s Way. Shehad an experimental hip surgery to relieve the painthat she has endured from a previous shatteredfemur and hip. Alan Pipkin has been at John's Hopkins. They areconsidering how to treat his cancer.Sarah Nowlin and Greg Hall are planning to bemarried at St. John’s on March 4, 2017!New Business: • The Audit Proposal was approved Unfinished Business• The Action Items were reported on.• Steve Wandrei reported that the congregationalmeetings are being planned.• The designation of the Kendrick funds is tabled.No Committee ReportsThe meeting closed with prayer at 7:45 pm.Respectfully Submitted,—Jenny Shutt, Recording Secretary

The Vestry Report Jenny Shutt, recording secretary

Next meeting: Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 pm

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The Youth Groups from St. John’s and Main StreetMethodist floated down the James River on July24th. Nearly 30 kids and adults gathered at TwinRiver Outfitters in Buchanan and spent afternoonrelaxing on the river. It was the perfect way to spenda hot summer day. Our thanks to Amy Willis andWendy Witt as well as leaders from MSUMC, fororganizing the trip.

Youth Group Pool Party—August 21In August, our third Sunday youth event with MainStreet Methodist Church will be a pool party andcook-out at the Brown’s. Hot dogs will be provided,please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We willmeet at the Brown’s after church/coffee hour.

Youth Breakfast is Back!—August 22On Monday, August 22st, breakfast returns to St.John’s for the Youth Groups. We are thankful forthe youth leaders from Main Street UnitedMethodist Church, who prepare the breakfast.Middle and high school students are invited toshare a hearty meal at St. John’s before heading offto school. Join us and bring a friend at 7:30 am foreggs, meat, potatoes, pastries, fruit and beverages.

Youth Group

Vestry Person(s) of the Month VPOM August—Cathey BurksCathey Burks has been a mem-ber of St. John’s since movingto Bedford in 1988. During that time she has worked withthe Christian EducationCommittee and Coffee Hour

Hostess teams. Cathey is also one of the teachersfor our Youth Sunday School class. She wasappointed to the Vestry in June 2015 to serve theunfinished term of her husband, Winston.

Cathey has been an educator with Bedford CountyPublic Schools for many years, and currently servesas the Title I Coordinator and the InstructionalCoaches Supervisor for the Division. Recently shehave been involved with the larger community inseeking to understand and address the needs of thelower income strata of our local area.

She is married to Winston Burks and they havethree grown children—Anna, Kate, and Watts andtwo sons-in-law.

Fellowship Blu Ayers & Julia Baker

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August Coffee Team Schedule

August 7 Hodnett

August 14 Rieley

August 21 Witt

August 28 Ayers

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This year St. John's will be taking part in OperationChristmas Child. This is a project started in Walesin 1993 to collect shoeboxes filled with toys for chil-dren living in orphanages in Romania. Since thattime the effort has become part of the Samaritan'sPurse led by Franklin Graham. More than 113 mil-lion children around the world have received giftfilled boxes since 1993. Boxes designed to fit intospecial shipping cartons will be distributed at thebeginning of September and will be collected by theend of the month. Those who take provided boxeswill be asked to fill the box with appropriate toys,personal hygiene items, and school supplies. Youdecide to purchase items for boys or girls in age cat-egories of: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14. (Click here forsuggestions on How to Pack a Shoebox)

You may include a personalnote, a photo, and your homeaddress if you choose to do so.You will also be asked to includean check for $7 made out toSamaritan's Purse with OCC on

the memo line. This money goes toward the cost ofshipping. You can go on-line and read testimonialsfrom children who received boxes. One boy in anorphanage hated that all the children had to sharetowels. He got a box that contained a wash cloth.He was amazed someone very far away sent him hisvery own towel. In addition to receiving a gift box,children get a chance to learn about Jesus Christ.This is a huge international project that you can bea part of. It might be a good opportunity to get thechildren in your life to help select the gift items. Wecan be part of spreading Christ's love throughoutthe world through Operation Christmas Child.

Shepherd's TableFriday, July l, 2016 turned into a big day for thosecooking and serving at our monthly meal. Our won-derful Mexican meal consisted of tacos with meat,lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese, black beans,fresh fruit, and choices of desserts. We were happyto serve 82 plates.

Those helping or providing food included JoKissenberth, Ellen Wandrei, Rebecca Mays, LynetteHealy, Jim Hueber, Cheryl Miller, Gail Guerin,Dawn Spencer, Ann Linkous, Kathy Childers,Shannon McGuirk, Marylin Sites, RevelleHamilton, Jo Bell, Marge Rucker, Maya Schmehl,and Brenda Arbogast.

Many thanks to Sylvia Graham who made the deli-cious seasoned rice and provided the taco shells. Itwas her suggestion that we prepare a totally differ-ent meal! Many of our clients ate several tacos andwere tickled to have a different menu.

Our next meal will be Friday, August 5, and wewould love to have many hands to help. Please con-sider your time and talent to give to our neighborswho are less fortunate than us. It would be nice todivide our help into two groups and some of uswould not have to stay for all five hours. Please callJudy Whitehead at 297-5480 to volunteer.

—submitted by Judy Whitehead

Bedford Community Christmas Station will beaccepting applications for back-to-school shoes onWednesday August 3rd from 9:00 to noon at theChristmas station building. Parents need to meas-ure their children's feet because shoes cannot bereturned. They ask parents to bring proof of incomeand residence, as well as an insurance card for eachschool-age child. Shoes can be picked up at theChristmas station on August 10th between 9:00 &noon. Because of budget limits, they can provideshoes to the first 100 students that apply.

Community Outreach Kathie Childers

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Prayer List Name Prayer Concern Relation to St. John’s Ben Mays Healing from shoulder surgery Son of Bill MaysBeverly Briggs Kidney issues Sister of Nancy StrachanElizabeth Everidge Arthritis Sister of Mary Ann WilsonTom Brace Cancer Brother in law of Mary SiegelMargaret Brace Lupus Sister of Mary SiegelRon Beach Lymphoma Friend of Janet HardisonDanny Morgan Stroke Friend of Nancy JohnsonBettie Leonard Paralyzed Friend of Nancy JohnsonJacqueline Ellege Cancer Friend of Sherri HodnettBrian Bassett Stroke Nephew of Kay Waff & Kathie ChildersMarilyn Rowe Stroke Member of St. JohnsEd Cobb Stroke Friend of Jim VestTed Green Encouragement Member of St. John’sKathy Updike Brain Cancer Mother of Heather GarrettLynn Doherty Ovarian Cancer Family Member of Bob & Ellen WandreiLaura Rodes Recovery from Chemotherapy Member of St. John’sBill Mays Emphysema Member of St. John’sTom Messier Cancer Friend of St. John’sHelen Marie Graves Brain Cancer God Daughter of Nancy StrachanLeslie Tomlin Healing Sister of Jenny GreenEdie Spencer Heart Attack Sister of Janet HardisonBlu Ayers Shoulder Therapy Member of St. John’sKeith & Family Family prayers Member of congregants familyWayne McRae Open Heart Surgery Friend of Mary and Charles SiegelDenver Aud Blood Disorder Friend of Wandrei FamilyCynthia Daniello Surgery Member of St. John’sAnnette Kendall Breast Cancer Member of St. John’sChris Nelson Illness Member of St. John’sCarol Turpin Cancer Treatment Sister of Rebecca MaysCathy Peterson Surgery Friend of Rick and Gail GuerinCornelia Poston Various Illnesses Cousin of Nancy StrachanJim Hueber Recovery from Heart Surgery Member of St. John’sSusan & Kevin Thomas Healing Friends of Cathey BurksPeyton Brown Cancer Member of St. John’s Mary Catherine Stout Health Concerns Cousin of Ellen WandreiRobert Steiner Recuperation from illness Father of Cathey BurksKara Wagner Brown Recovery from hip replacement Member of St. John’sDiane Murphy Severe back pain Family member of Barbara MurphyLinda Pain Friend of Nancy StrachanEllen Various Friend of Nancy StrachanTammy Callen Lymphoma Friend of Liz Nelms

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Prayer List (continued) Continued

Larry Mustard Recovery from farm accident Brother of Tom MustardAlan Pipkin Pancreatic Cancer Member of St. John’sPat Goodman Eye Surgery Friend of Nancy StrachanMary Baker Brain Cancer Friend of Revelle HamiltonAlica Hicks Colostomy Sister of Linnette HealyTom McAllister Depression Relative of Mary SiegelJay McDaniel Health concerns Brother of Bruce McDanielMarian Guckert Fractured back Friend of Revelle HamiltonRuth Bazemore Peaceful passing Friend of Nancy StrachanBen Mayhew Coma Friend of Liz NelmsEsnidia Rinaldi Pancreatic cancer Friend of Carol CrossDonald Reinheart Cancer Friend of Carol CrossSherri Hodnett Knee pain Member of St. John’sLinwood Hodnett Dental procedures Member of St. John’sBrenda Church Recovery from surgery Member of St. John’sVal Walker Illness Member of St. John’s

Elderly Homebound Tempe Davis Ella Justice Virginia Philbrick Louise Robertson Nina West

Serving in the U.S. Military Jake Chris Woodward Ben Melton (Ft. Bragg, NC) P.J. Walerko (Fort Hood, TX)

The Bedford Community For Bedford County Habitat for Humanity, as they work to improve the living conditions of people in our community.

Parish Concerns Rebecca Mays

Thanks to those of you willing to cook and bake forour freezer ministry even during the hot summer—including Marge Rucker, Renee Vest, Mary Garrett,Judy Whitehead, Mary Siegel among others.

We anticipate that Kara Wagner Brown will be hav-ing her second hip replacement any day now inAugust and the family (which includes Kate & Nick)will appreciate meals.

Please volunteer to add to our freezer ministry byusing the foil pans on top of the freezer in the pantry(behind the kitchen) and using the label with cook-ing instructions as well as ingredients. Thank you.

An announcement was made on Sunday, July 31streminding people in the congregations to call thechurch if they need help with a fan during theextreme heat: the suggestion is to call KathieChilders, chair of the Outreach committee, RebeccaMays, chair of Parish Concerns, or the church office(Jenny Shutt.) 586-9582 between 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

A special thank you to Judy Whitehead for deliveringfood to the home of Brenda and Jim Church in lateJuly. Brenda had a lumpectomy at Virginia BaptistHospital and developed an infection requiring anovernight in the hospital. Our prayers for her healingand for her comfort come from all of us at St. John’s.

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Around St. John’s

Jacob and Josh Sensenig represented St. John’s atBedford Serves Community Youth/MissionProject with 26 other youth members from MainStreet United Methodist Church and BedrockCommunity Church, held July 6th–10th. They start-ed off each day with breakfast provided by differentchurch members at MSUMC, and then headed outto a morning project area. They came back to thechurch for lunch and then spent the afternoon at adifferent project site.

Groups worked each day at the Wood Ministriesstacking wood for people to have heat this winter,Bedford Christian Ministries painting walls andorganizing pantries, organizing closets at theYMCA, cleaning up the outside and inside of ahouse in Bedford (a single mom with 4 kids), andLutheran Family Services provided some clean-upand sprucing up projects.

The youth also weeded, planted and mulched atlocal schools—BPS, BES, and BMS. They had agreat week and learned a lot from each other. Afterdinner was provided by one of the three churches,the evenings were spent with devotions and funactivities at Putt-Putt Fun Center, SML, and the

YMCA. Kara Sensenig, who helped coordinate theproject said “it was amazing to watch so many youthworking together to serve the community we all livein. I hope to see this become an annual event!” B

St. John’s members contributed $130 to go to theLiberty Antique Mall for West Virginia FloodRelief on the Sunday just after the terrible floods.The church also was directed to Episcopal Relief &Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA22116-7058, as well as to God’s Pit Crew (God's PitCrew, 2499 North Main Street, Danville, VA24540) which was used by the OutreachCommittee for a gift of $500. Relief efforts are stillgoing on. B

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Around St. John’s (continued) Some of us at St. John’s will remember meetingStan Stancer who attended church, sitting withJamie & Catherine Osborne and their three chil-dren during 2013. Perhaps you did not know, how-ever, that Stan met Catherine at the Food Lion onChristmas Eve (2012) and was invited to attendservices with the Osborne family. Perhaps you recallseeing Stan driving one or two fancy sportscars ormaybe you recall seeing him eating breakfast at theFork’s. He lived in Bedford for nearly 30 years withhis late wife Peggy.We lost track of Stan after he moved to Lynchburgin 2014, but the Osbornes’ kept in touch after theymoved to Blountville, Tennessee in 2015. Stan passed away on July 9th in Lynchburg. TheRev. Jamie Osborne conducted the memorial serv-ice on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Burch-MessierChapel. Jamie did a beautiful service of scripturereading, a homily of remembrances, and he askedfor people to stand to give their tributes. MaryAnne Eubank played the hymn “Soon and VerySoon” which the choir had sung during the 10:30am service at St. John’s that day. Also attending thememorial were Shannon McGuirk, and Bill &Rebecca Mays. It was wonderful to see bothCatherine & Jamie and hear about their childrenand family near them in Virginia and Tennessee.Following the service, members of Stan’s family metat nearby El Cazador for further conversation. B

We are deeply saddened by the passing of NancyBallard Walsh. Interment in St. John'sColumbarium will take place on August 27th. B

Danny & Nancy Johnson once again sponsored“Horse & Hound Wine Festival” at Johnson’sOrchard and, though the day was hot, they hadhundreds in attendance for good music and foodand horseback rides, and wine tasting. Editor’s note:next year we would like someone to write theirexperience! See a full page of photos on the bulletinboard near the rear door of the church. B

Our condolences to Shannon McGuirk and KellyButler and their family for the loss of their grand-mother McGuirk in late June. B

The St. John’s communityjoin with the families andfriends of Winston &Cathey Burks in extendingour sincere good wishes andcongratulations to theiryounger daughter,Katherine Cook Burks, onher marriage to BrianDonovan McNeely. Thecelebration and blessing ofthe marriage was performed

by the Very Rev. Wilson Brown on Saturday, July16, 2016 at St. John’s at 5:30 pm. A dinner recep-tion followed in Forest. The newlyweds may bereached at 12206 Terrace Greene Circle,Barboursville, VA 22923. B

St. John’s family is being asked to visit Val Walkerwho is now residing at Avante of Lynchburg locat-ed at 2081 Langhorne Road not far fromLynchburg General hospital in Lynchburg, VA24501. You may call first (434) 846-8437 to findout the best time of day to visit Val. She has nonearby family so visits are encouraged. Pleaseinform Wilson after your visit for him to notify herfamily who live at a distance. B

Our congratulations and best wishes to RandiCooper as she starts a new job with AmherstCounty Public Schools. We’ve enjoyed havingRandi & Ethan and their sons Josh and Seth backat St. John’s and wish the family well with this newchapter. B

Please send your contributions to “Around St. John’s” to Chandra Schmehl at stjohnsnewsletter@verizon.net.

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August 2016C A L E N D A R

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Pentecost Twelve

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 11:30 am Morning Social Hour

Pentecost Thirteen

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:30 am Morning Social Hour noon Youth Group Tubing

Pentecost Fourteen

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:30 am Morning Social Hour noon Youth Group Pool Party @ the Browns

Pentecost Fifteenth

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:30 am Morning Social Hour 2:00 pm Girl Scouts

12:15 pm Holy Eucharist

1:00 pm DOK Meeting

Shepherd’s Table

8:00 pmN.A. Meeting

8:00 pmN.A. Meeting

8:00 pmN.A. Meeting

First Day of School

8:00 pmN.A. Meeting

7:00 pmAdult Choir

7:00 pmAdult Choir

7:00 pmAdult Choir

7:00 pmAdult Choir

BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

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12:15 pm Holy EucharistHealing Service

7:00 pmAdult Choir

Aug 3 David RoweNate Willis

Aug 4 Nancy HenryAug 5 Carol Cross

Langley Weber, Jr.Aug 6 Evelyn JohnsonAug 8 Marsh BakerAug 9 Bethany DuncanAug 10 Gavin Weber

Aug 13 Beth BagleyHeather Garrett

Aug 16 Shannon McGuirkAug 19 Ricky GuerinAug 20 Meredith Dooley

Clarence WatkinsAug 21 Jim VestAug 22 Abbey Walker

Aug 24 Shannon JohnsonJim TownerLee Walker

Aug 25 Lizbeth LaurrellAug 26 Marge RuckerAug 27 Eddie SitzlerAug 28 Kathie Childers

Debbie WeberAug 30 Kristy Waff

Emmy Weber

Aug 12 Robbie &Meredith Dooley

Aug 22 Charles & JanetHardison

Aug 22 Bill & Ann LinkousAug 30 Ron & Carol Martin

6:00 pmVestry Meeting

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5:00 pmFree ClinicWellness Class

5:00 pmFree ClinicWellness Class

5:00 pmFree ClinicWellness Class

5:00 pmFree ClinicWellness Class

7:30 am Youth Breakfast

12:15 pm Holy EucharistHealing Service

12:15 pm Holy Eucharist

12:15 pm Holy Eucharist

6:00 pmComm OutreachMtg

The StaffThe Very Rev. F. Wilson Brown, Jr. . . . . . . . . Rector . . . . . . . . . .email: wbrownstjohns@verizon.net

The Rev. Carol Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacon

The Rev. Kay Waff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacon

Mary Anne Eubank . . . . . . . Organist/Choir Director

Jenny Shutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . .email: jshuttstjohns@verizon.net

Madalin Danieley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nursery Attendant

Tracey Goff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sexton

Sunday Services8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Eucharist Rite I9:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday School/Choir Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .classes for preschool through high school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and Adult Forum10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Eucharist Rite II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1st Sunday, Rite I)11:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Social Hour

Wednesday Service12:15 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Eucharist Rite II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Healing Services 1st & 3rd Wednesdays)

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St. John’s Episcopal Church

The Vestry 2016Steve Wandrei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior WardenJim Towner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior WardenKim Nowlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of the VestryAlan Pipkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerPete Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Treasurer

Members: Julia Baker Cathey Burks Carter Garrett Martha Nowlin J.R. Rodes Don Rowe John Waff Wendy Witt

Vestry Person of the Month for August: Cathey Burks

Submit Newsletter articlesto Chandra Schmehl by email at stjohnsnewsletter@verizon.net

September Deadline: Sunday, August 21, 2016