Office Closed, May 28
Parish Picnic, Sunday, June 24, following the 10:45 service
Vacation Bible School, June 25-29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Soul Kitchen, June 29, 5:00 p.m.
VBS June 25-29
Coming Events
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A Special 10th Anniversary Celebration
Ten years have passed since we relocated and erected our new sanctuary on Lower Sacramento Road. Amidst our ever-pressing financial needs, it is good to stop and assess how far we have come. After 10 years of faithful giving, campaigns and fundraisers, we have paid off half of our mortgage. It is a wonderful milestone and we should celebrate our accomplishment. To mark this special occasion, your Vestry is planning a celebration potluck barbecue, after the 10:45 service on Sunday, June 24. The theme is “Nifty at Fifty” to highlight the fifty percent or the payment of half of the mortgage. We will provide the barbecued hotdogs and hamburgers. For this event to work, we need the participation of the congregation. By splitting the congregation in half, we are requesting that last names from A – L, bring the salads, and last names M – Z bring the desserts. We hope you will join us for a well-deserved celebration.
Donations and Loaned Items for Vacation Bible School
For crafts, decorations, and activities at VBS this summer, we are hoping to receive donations of supplies. We will put up a giving tree soon listing items we can use. We would especially appreciate the loan of one or two EZ UP-type shelters to create a bazaar-type setting for activities; rugs and throw pillows; and baskets. If you can lend us any of these items, please plan to bring them to the office in June with your name clearly marked or attached.
Readings for May 27
For those who would like to preview the lectionary for Sunday, May 27 (Pentecost), the scriptures are: Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; Psalm 104:25-35, 37, and John 20:19-23.
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Vacation Bible School Coming June 25-29
Save the date! Children from preschool age through sixth grade are invited to come for a week of fun at VBS June 25-29 from 9 a.m. to noon. We’ll learn the story of the prophet Daniel and how to have courage when things are tough. There are still a few spots left for volunteers; if you’d like to help out, please sign up on the Ministry Table. More information is available here.
Posted in Kids, News & Events, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School
Pentecost Readers
If you have the ability to read or speak a language other than English, please consider sharing your gift by joining with others on Pentecost, May 27, in reading the gospel in another tongue. We’ll find the text for you—sign up today!
Sierra Service Project Fundraiser
We are excited to be sending Claire Augusto, Steve Augusto, and Josie Daughrity to serve with Sierra Service Project in the Native American community at Coarsegold, CA, in July. To help offset the cost of their participation, we are raising funds today through the sale of necklaces which will be available at the Fair Trade coffee table following the 10:45 service. See Josie Daughrity to purchase your necklace and make a donation to Sierra Service project today!
Sermon from May 13
The Rev. George Ross
May 13, 2012
The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist
Lodi, CA
Listen to this sermon.
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Children’s Liturgy, May 13
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On Sunday, May 13, the children of St. John’s played an integral part in the liturgy–playing the prelude, signing an anthem, reading the scriptures, leading the prayers of the people, and assisting Rev. Anne in acting out the sermon. The … Continue reading
Rogation Sunday
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Sunday, May 13, was Rogation Sunday. As part of the liturgy, we blessed the new pumpkin patch and the community garden.
