Lift up Your Heads Lift up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates; Behold, the King of Glory Waits! the King of Kings Is Drawing Near; the Savior of the World Is Here

THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: PROPER 27 NOVEMBER 8, 2020 | LIVESTREAM 8:45 A.M.

THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II Congregational participation in bold Service from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) OPENING HYMN HYMN 436 v. 1, 2, 5 Lift Up Your Heads Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates; behold, the King of glory waits! The King of kings is drawing near; the Savior of the world is here.

O blest the land, the city blest, where Christ the ruler is confessed! O happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King of triumph comes!

So come, my Sovereign; enter in! Let new and nobler life begin; thy Holy Spirit guide us on, until the glorious crown be won.

ACCLAMATION BCP p. 355 Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP p. 355 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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GLORIA S280 Glory To God

COLLECT OF THE DAY BCP p. 236 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray.

O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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THE FIRST LESSON: A READING FROM WISDOM 6:12–16 Reader: Amy Mark

Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her, and is found by those who seek her. She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her. One who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, for she will be found sitting at the gate. To fix one’s thought on her is perfect understanding, and one who is vigilant on her account will soon be free from care, because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, and she graciously appears to them in their paths, and meets them in every thought.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 70 (in unison) BCP p. 682 1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me; O LORD, make haste to help me. 2 Let those who seek my life be ashamed and altogether dismayed; let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw back and be disgraced. 3 Let those who say to me "Aha!" and gloat over me turn back, because they are ashamed. 4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation say forever, "Great is the LORD!" 5 But as for me, I am poor and needy; come to me speedily, O God. 6 You are my helper and my deliverer; O LORD, do not tarry.

SECOND LESSON: A READING FROM 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel's call and with the sound of God's trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

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GOSPEL HYMN HYMN 324 v. 1, 2 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand.

King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture, in the Body and the Blood he will give to all the faithful his own self for heavenly food.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

A READING FROM MATTHEW 25:1-13 Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise replied, ‘No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”

Reader: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

GOSPEL HYMN HYMN 324 v. 4 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence At his feet the six-winged seraph; cherubim, with sleepless eye veil their faces to the Presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, Lord Most High!"

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THE SERMON The Rev. Ripp Hardaway A period of silence for reflection will follow.

THE NICENE CREED BCP p. 358 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM III, BCP p. 387 The Leader and People pray responsively.

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

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[Priest says] Concluding Collect: BCP p. 395 O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

THE CONFESSION OF SIN BCP p. 360 Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

THE PEACE Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

SHARING LIFE TOGETHER AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERTORY MUSIC Set a Fire No place I would rather be Than here in Your Love! Here in Your Love!

So set a fire down in my soul That I can't contain and I can't control I want more of You, God I want more of You, God Will Reagan CCLI#5911299

THE DOXOLOGY HYMN 380 v. 3 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below: Praise him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer B; BCP p. 367 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

SANCTUS

The people stand or kneel. We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given

11/5/2020 9:39 AM Page 7 thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with St. John and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

THE LORD’S PRAYER BCP p. 364 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

ACT OF RECEPTION PRAYER In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. And since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT BCP p. 365

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COMMUNION MUSIC Come as You Are Come out of sadness From wherever you've been Come broken hearted Let rescue begin Come find your mercy Oh sinner come kneel Earth has no sorrow That heaven can't heal Earth has no sorrow That heaven can't heal

So lay down your burdens Lay down your shame All who are broken Lift up your face Oh wanderer come home You're not too far So lay down your hurt Lay down your heart Come as you are

There's hope for the hopeless And all those who've strayed Come sit at the table Come taste the grace There's rest for the weary Rest that endures Earth has no sorrow That heaven can't cure

There's joy for the morning Oh sinner be still Earth has no sorrow That heaven can't heal Earth has no sorrow That heaven can't heal BEN GLOVER, DAVID CROWDER, MATT MAHER CCLI#7017790

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION BCP p. 366 Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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THE BLESSING May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you will seek The Way and truly love your neighbor as yourself.

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you will work for justice, equity, and peace.

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain to joy.

May God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things that others tell you cannot be done.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

CLOSING HYMN Hymn 690 Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy powerful hand; bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me now and evermore, feed me now and evermore.

Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through; strong deliverer, strong deliverer. be thou still my strength and shield, be thou still my strength and shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; death of death, and hell's destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side; songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to thee, I will ever give to thee.

THE DISMISSAL BCP p. 366 Celebrant: Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People: Thanks be to God.

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November-December Special Events

Thursday, November 19 | Livestream Thanksgiving Service on www.peacenb.org | 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Peace Lutheran, St. John’s Episcopal, & New Braunfels Presbyterian Church

Sunday, November 29 | First Sunday of Advent Advent Wreath Making Supplies & Costume Pick Up for Lighting the Way | 4:00 p.m. Lower Parking Lot Drive-By

The Advent Journey begins | St. John’s grounds | 5:30 p.m. See announcements for more information about this outdoor fellowship opportunity to participate in and reflect on the season of Advent.

Sunday, December 13 | Third Sunday of Advent “Lighting the Way to Bethlehem” | St. John’s grounds | 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 19 | Rev. Lucy’s Ordination to the Priesthood at St. John’s Church |11:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 20 | Fourth Sunday of Advent “Everlasting Light” A Service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist | 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 24 | Details on Christmas Eve Worship Services to be announced.

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WELCOME TO ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich or dirt poor. And to those who are crying newborns, skinny as a rail, or who could afford to lose a few pounds. We welcome you if you can sing like Beyoncé or Adele or you can’t carry a note in a bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re ‘just browsing’, just woke up, or just got out of jail. We don’t care if you’re more Catholic than the Pope, or haven’t been to church since little Joey’s Baptism. We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome soccer moms, NASCAR dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, and junk-food eaters. We offer a special welcome to those who think the world is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or because Grandma is in town and she wanted to go to church today. We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a kid, or got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts... and YOU! -borrowed from Coventry Cathedral, England & adapted for St. John’s Announcements November 8, 2020 Welcome to all, especially if you are a guest. Please go to our website, www.stjohnsnb.com. Email us at [email protected] and either Rev. Ripp or Rev. Lucy will contact you.

Sign up via the link in the eNews each week. The deadline to sign up for in-person worship each Sunday is the preceding Tuesday by midnight.

Sign-ups enable us to maximize limited seating and to maintain records of where people sit should contact tracing be necessary. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance.  Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate anyone who walks up on a Sunday morning without pre-registering.  We ask that each person, couple, or family only attend once a month in order to ensure all have ample opportunity to attend a service.  If there are more requests than we can accommodate, we will consider adding a second service. On your Sunday, please arrive by 8:30 to be shown your seat and to learn how to move about during communion before filming begins at 8:40 a.m. Please do not be late.

Birthday and Anniversaries for Week of October 25 – November 14 Birthdays | Emma K. (10/19); Suzanne W. (10/28); Hattie G. (10/29); Jo Ann B. (11/1); Cobie G. (11/3); Noreen H., Jo L. (11/4); Madison E., Paula W. (11/5); Pam B., Dakota F., Chris G. (11/7); Lynn C., Don G., Pam J. (11/9); Grace A., Kurt F., Lowell K. (11/13); Bowden Z., Tierce Z. (11/14) Anniversaries | Clarke & Renee W. (10/26), Bill & Suzanne W. (10/26); Roy & Linda L. (11/2); Nick & Jessy R. (11/3); Ian & Annette E. (11/8); Blake & Rachel H. (11/20), Stewart & Carrie M. (11/23)

THE REV. RIPP HARDAWAY, RECTOR AND THE REV. LUCY STRANDLUND, CURATE ST. JOHN’S 2020 VESTRY: Linda Lund, Sr. Warden; Don Greer, Jr. Warden; Jim Whitcomb, Treasurer; Janet Guillen, Bruce Howard, Carol Lenker, Adrian Quintanilla, and Tori Smith Office hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | [email protected] | (830) 625-2532 Sign up for the eNewsletter at www.stjohnsnb.com 11/5/2020 9:39 AM Page 12

ADMINISTRATIVE

Tuesday, November 17 | Vestry Meeting | Starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Vestry meetings are always open to anyone in the Parish. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163223943?pwd=NXJNRG8wMUVIcUcwd20zOFRkL05Xdz09 Meeting ID: 811 6322 3943 | Passcode: 372316 | Call in (audio only): (346) 248-7799 | Meeting ID: 811 6322 3943 | Passcode: 372316 New to Zoom? Please contact [email protected] by noon on Tuesday, November 17.

WORSHIP Loving God

Livestream: Holy Eucharist Rite II Service |8:45 a.m Youth Zoom | Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Noonday Prayers on Facebook Live, Monday-Saturday |12:00 p.m.

Healing Service, Facebook Live, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. We want to include you and/or your loved one’s name as Fr Ripp and Rev Lucy pray for those in need. If you or someone you know would appreciate their names being added to our prayer list, please email Rob Soeldner at [email protected]. We will only use first names in the service, and we will only use names if given permission to do so.

St. John’s “Pay-it-forward” Testimonials. We invite you to submit your experience to [email protected] and with your permission, we will display these in the St. John’s eNews so everyone can share in the transformation that occurs when we participate in the spiritual discipline of giving. To read more testimonials, visit our website.

LET’S OVERFLOW THIS YEAR’S THANKSGIVING ALTAR Flower Guild can’t overflow the Thanksgiving Altar Nov 22 without your help to collect the following foods: Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Pecans in Shell, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Onions, Edible Squashes, Bags of Rice, Bags of Dried Beans and Pumpkins (no larger than 10” width). Please leave donations of any of the above in the covered bin outside the CHURCH OFFICE DOORS, Monday- Thursday, Nov 16-19, between 9 a.m. -3 p.m.. All foods will be donated to the SOS Food Bank after Nov 22.

The Advent Journey begins November 29, at 5:30 p.m. The Advent Journey is a series of works of art by members of our own community at St. John's and in the Diocese of West Texas who have interpreted the story of the Annunciation and Nativity in the first chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Participants of all ages are invited to walk, bike, or drive from station to station of the story as we follow along with the angels, with Mary, and with the shepherds as they are filled with awe, wonder, and praise. Our hope is to provide a meaningful way to celebrate Advent in community while respecting our current guidelines around physical distancing. The Advent Journey stations will be placed around the perimeter of the St. John's grounds and will remain up through the Twelve Days of Christmas.

St. John’s is in need of volunteers for ushers. If you would like to participate, please contact Janet Moody at 830-708-3673 or [email protected].

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NURTURE Making Disciples

In your prayer time, we give thanks for Trinity, Victoria and Grace Church, Weslaco.

Need an urgent prayer? Call for a prayer request at (830) 625-2532 during office hours, M-Th, 9-3 p.m. If your request is after church office hours, please call Pat Jefferson at (713) 899-1566 or email [email protected]. Either way will reach the Prayer Chain of St. John’s.

Request a Prayer Shawl St. John’s Prayer Shawl Ministry offers hand-knitted and crocheted shawls for anyone in need of healing and comfort. To request a shawl, please notify Carol Lenker at [email protected] or Janet Moody at [email protected]. You may pick up a shawl from the office.

Adult Christian Education

Weekly Bible Study will meet on Wednesdays on Zoom from 10-11 a.m. Each week we will study the readings for the upcoming Sunday, so feel free to attend week to week as able. We will not only study the texts and their background and discuss what they mean for us today but also practice some contemplative styles of reading scripture from time to time. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82969503160?pwd=eUhSRkJUdVRlSXhGOFhNQUl5eTF5UT09 Meeting ID: 829 6950 3160 | Passcode: 207974 | Call in (audio only): (346) 248-7799

On Sundays, 10:15 a.m. The Way of Love Series . Through November 22. Join Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81942447688?pwd=UTdGa2ZudklHM0VlUFhoajZReXhSdz09#success Meeting ID: 819 4244 7688 | Passcode: 007660 | Call in (audio only): (346) 248-7799 We are returning to Bishop Curry’s Way of Love series this fall with a focus on the seven topics that are included in that series: Turn, Pray, Worship, Go, Learn, Bless, and Rest. Our own members will tell their journey of love and how their lives have been impacted by the focus topic. We are returning to this curriculum because in this time of the pandemic, election, and civil unrest, we each need to focus on the journey of faith and our call to love as Christ loves us. The class schedule is as follows: November 8 Shelley and Bruce H. on Rest November 15 Heidi F. on Learn November 22 Wrap Up with a roundtable

Becoming Beloved Community: Continuing the Conversation Every 2nd and 4th Monday evening at 7:00 pm. Please join Renee Wendel and Heidi Forgione to continue the discussion on racism in our community and country that was started during our Adult Formation class on Becoming Beloved Community. Even if you were not able to participate in those initial discussions, we invite you to join us now or at any point in the future. Our goal is to provide a community that supports each other and shares resources as we learn, discuss, and take action in our day-to-day lives. Join Zoom meeting https://txstate.zoom.us/j/5056888393#success Meeting ID: 505 688 8393. Call in (audio only): (346) 248-7799.

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CHILDREN, FAMILIES, and YOUTH MINISTRIES

Sunday School Save the Dates! Pick up Sunday School Supplies: This Sunday, November 8 from 1:00-2:00pm. Pre-recorded videos posted by 8am on Sunday: November 15 and 22

Hello Children and Families, Thank you, thank you to Stewart Mann and Conlee for hosting our Name that Tune! Our Sunday school zoom was fantastic fun with Stewart and we have some families with amazing song knowledge! Hayes recognized How Great Thou Art and mom knew it was Alan Jackson. Ryleigh and her mom Carrie were MC Hammer fans who knew "Can't Touch That!" The scavenger hunt was exciting too with the Greens winning-finding 23 out of 25 items! Thanks again to all that played and to Stewart and Conlee for providing a great get-together.

Kurdistan Mission: Children, don't forget your pictures and letters to Kurdistan. Bring them this coming Sunday, November 8, to the pick-up Sunday school supplies drive by. You don't want to miss these next projects! Also, don't forget your passport to be stamped for our next adventure to Uganda. Operation Christmas Child boxes will be ready to pick up too. Look for more information in emails and the St. John's Children's Ministry FB page.

Youth Updates for the Fall November 8 is Outreach project day—painting in church parking lot from 10:30-12:30pm.

PROCEDURES IN WORSHIP  An Usher will guide you to Communion. We are not using the altar rail at this time, so Fr. Ripp will stand at the front to distribute Communion.  You may drop your offering in the plate then or after worship.  Exit the sanctuary by guidance from the Usher, starting from the back.  Please observe a 6-foot space between you and anyone not in your household.  After worship, in the courtyard, please observe distance.  If you discover that you have been infected with COVID-19 in the week after worship service, please let us know by calling the church office as soon as possible.

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