The wind, one brilliant day, called . . .

The window of my office has a spectacular view. I over-look the parish garden, with St. John’s bell tower standing sentry on the garden’s far side. Half of the view is filled by a mature sugar maple, the largest I’ve ever encountered. This time of year the maple’s leaves are brilliant hues of red, orange, and gold. With each gust of wind leaves re-lease their grip on the tree, giving themselves freely to the breeze and covering the garden in an autumn blan-ket. The wind gusts often, and each time I hear the leaves flurry, the wind strikes me as a visitor. Today it reminds me of Antonio Machado’s poem:

The wind, one brilliant day, calledto my soul with an aroma of jasmine.

“In return for the aroma of jasmine,I’d like all the aroma of your roses.”

“I have no roses; all the flowersin my garden are dead.”

“Well then, I’ll take the withered petalsand the yellow leaves and the waters of the fountain.”

The wind left. And I wept. And I said to myself:“What have you done with the garden

that was entrusted to you?”

As we continue through this season of stewardship, our Sunday Gospel readings are variations on Machado’s theme. God graces us with a brilliant and multi-hued world, full of blessing. And we are continually visited by the Ruach—Spirit, Wind—of God who brings with her gifts but also expectations. When God’s Spirit approach-es and asks for the best of us, what will we give: the jewels that adorn the sugar maple, or petals withered? As we each discern our commitment to St. John’s of time, talent & treasure, may we ponder this question in our hearts.

Grace and peace,

The Reverend Barkley ThompsonRector

*You can read this and other columns on Barkley’s blog , “The Rector’s Page” found at www.stjohnsroanoke.org.

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Sunday PropersThe scriptures for the Twenty-Seventh and Last

Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday, Nov. 16 Sunday, Nov. 23

Judges 4:1-7 Ezekial 34:11-16, 20-24

Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:31-46

Psalm 123 Psalm 100

Phone:• 540-343-9341

Fax:• 540-343-6362

WeekendEmergencyNumber:• 540-312-9155

Website:• http://www.stjohnsroanoke.org

Twenty-Seventh and last sunday after pentecost

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Vestry Elections

Absentee ballots will be available at the reception desk in the Par-ish Office on Monday, December 1st. If you are expecting to be out of town on business or vacation the day of the Annual Meeting December 7th you may fill one out. (The bro-chure with photos and biographical sketches will not be available until November 30th.) Absentee ballots must be turned in by close of busi-ness on Friday, December 5th.

Vestry Nominations

VESTRY NOMINATIONS: Jen Brothers, Gates DeHart, Cheri Hartman, Jay Irons, Patti Palm-er, Sarah Belle Parrott, and Tom Schroeder have been appointed as the nominating committee for Vestry to be elected at the Parish Meeting December 7. Please use the nomination form included in this Record or get one in the Parish Office to make your nomination. Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, November 19. You may give completed forms to a member of the Nominating Committee, any usher at any service, mail or deliver them to the Parish Office.

Advent Wreath MakingPot Luck Supper

November 30thFollowing The Gathering (5:45)

Parish Hall

Join us following The Gathering and enjoy a pot luck supper. Celebration Arts will provide fried chicken and you bring the side dishes and dessert. Create an original advent wreath to take home while you sip on tasty hot chocolate and make a Chrismon ornament for our first Chrismon tree. Chrismons are handmade Christmas tree ornaments with various symbols of Christianity. Greenery, candles and forms for the wreaths will be available and the cost is $5.

Last names: A-M bring side dishLast names: N-Z bring dessert

GREENERY WANTED!

Get your clippers out and prune those evergreens! Celebration Arts would love to have your greenery for the Advent Wreath Making on November 30th. If you have some greenery to contribute, please let us know. You may bring it to the church on November 30th. If you are unable to bring it then, please call Sheryl McNally (345.9605) or Nancy Peake (342-2879) and we will be glad to make arrangements to pick it up. Thank you!

YearEnd: If you have incurred any expenses that need reimbursement, please submit receipts to Ann Muir or Lisa Cayse by Friday, December 12.

2009 Stewardship Pledges

The Finance Committee meets to craft the 2009 budget on November 18 and 20. It is vitally important that 2009 Stewardship Pledges be received by that date. Please mail in your completed pledge card, or call or e-mail your pledge to Parish Administrator Ann Muir at 343-9341 or amuir@stjohnsroanoke.org. Blessings!

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TraNSFER OUTEd Lyons on October 31, 2008 to St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Roanoke, VA.James and Lynne Bradshaw on October 31, 2008 to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, NC.

Bible Study with Jane Stuart Smith, Monday, 11:00 AM, Room 204.Library Staff Works, Monday, 3:30 PM, Library.Boy Scouts, Monday, 7:00 PM, Activity Room.Young Life, Monday, 7:30 PM, Light House.

CSS PTA, Tuesday, 8:00 AM, Kitchen.Outreach Assistance, Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Activity Room.Companions in Christ, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, Library.Staff Meeting, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, Conference Room.Altar Guild, Tuesday, 2:30 PM, Library.St. Cecilia Handbells, Tuesday, 4:30 PM, Handbell Room.Finance Committee Meeting, Tuesday, 5:30 PM, Library.EFM, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Conference Room.

Holy Eucharist, Wednesday, 7:00 AM, Chapel.CSS PTA, Wednesday, 8:00 AM, Kitchen.Gloria dei Handbells, Wednesday, 9:15 AM, Handbell Room.Newcomers’ Lunch w/ Chip, Wednesday, 11:30 AM, Library.St. John’s Choir Rehearsal, Wednesday, 7:15 PM, Choir Room.

Thursday Morning Bible Study, Thursday, 7:15 AM, Library.CSS PTA, Thursday, 8:00 AM, Kitchen.Methodist Home, Thursday, 10:00 AM.Community Living Club Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, 5:00 PM, Parish Hall/Gathering Area.Finance Committee Meeting, Thursday 5:30 PM, Library.

Morning Prayer, Friday, 9:00 AM, Chapel.Library Staff Works, Friday, 10:00 AM, Library.

Bible Study with Jane Stuart Smith, Monday, 11:00 AM, Room 204.Library Staff Works, Monday, 3:30 PM, Library.Vestry Budget Meeting, Monday, 5:00 PM, Conference Room.Boy Scouts, Monday, 7:00 PM, Activity Room.Vestry Meeting, Monday, 7:00 PM, Conference Room.Young Life, Monday, 7:30 PM, Light House.

Vestry Officers, Tuesday, 8:00 AM, Library.Outreach Assistance, Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Activity Room.Companions in Christ, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, Library.Staff Meeting, Tuesday, 9:30 AM, Conference Room.St. Cecilia Handbells, Tuesday, 4:30 PM, Handbell Room.EFM, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Conference Room.

Holy Eucharist, Wednesday, 7:00 AM, Chapel.Gloria dei Handbells, Wednesday, 9:15 AM, Handbell Room.St. John's Choir Rehearsal, Wednesday, 7:15 PM, Choir Room.

Thanksgiving Day/Office Closed.Holy Eucharist, Thursday, 10:00 AM, Church.

Office Closed, Friday.

November17-22

November23-29

DEATHSVernon Harris on October 27, 2008, grandfa-ther of Christie Wills.

BAPTISMSJia Lynn Byrnes on November 2, 2008, daughter of Cheryl Lynn Glose and Timothy Raymond Byrnes, grandaughter of Carolyn Ann Glose and Robert Byrnes.Griffin Gill Breakell on November 2, 2008, son of Kristin Wilhelm and James Gill Breakell, grandson of Lee and Lainy Wilhelm, Stanley and Edith Page Breakell.Miller Louise (Millie) Chopski on Novem-ber 2, 2008, daughter of Michaux Tayloe and Stanley Theodore Chopski, grandaughter of Dickie and Louise Tayloe, II, Bea and Joe Chopski.Kaitlin Anne Jackson on November 2, 2008, daughter of Kathleen McKeon and John Shan-non Jackson, grandaughter of Thomas and Judith McKeon.Joseph Wysor Smith, IV on November 2, 2008, son of Jennifer Orfield and Joseph Wysor Smith, III, grandson of J. Richard and Penelope Orfield, Wysor Smith, Beth Smith, Frances “Liggie” Smith.

CORRECTIONIn the program for the Dodson Dinner & Lecture on October 27 the names of Dr. & Mrs. Charles Bray were inadvertently left off the sponsor list of Friends of the Dod-sons. We apologize for the error.

WEDDINGRyan Jennings and Gabriel Snow on October 25, 2008 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, daugh-ter of Susan and Geoff Jennings, sister of Rob and Coles Jennings.

Record Schedule Record Date Deadline November 30 November 20 December 14 December 4

Worship SchedulesNovember 16, 2008

7:45 AM HOLY EUCHARIST ICelebrant: The Rev. Lisa Graves Lay Reader/Prayers: Lolly Rosemond Chalicist: John Rosemond Greeter and Nametags: Marjorie Smithey, Liz Holt Ushers: Team 8.3: John and Andy Douthat Altar Guild: Team 3: Joanna Finton

9:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST IICelebrant: The Rev. Lisa Graves Eucharistic Visitor: St.Jon Clark Lector: Farrell Irons Prayers: Sara Brooks Chalice Bearers: Kay Gauss, Sara Brooks Torchbearers: Mackenzie Comer, Logan Comer Crucifer: Quint Coles Jr. Crucifer: Buck Parrott Gospel Book Bearer: Chris-tian Loop Greeters and Nametags: Betty Pence, Sharon Mitchell, Cathy and Cy Clemo Vestry Representative: Gates DeHart Ushers: Team 9.1: Patton Coles, IV, Wayles Dandridge Altar Guild: Team 3: Joanna Finton Parent Volunteers: Jenny and Chris John

11:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST IICelebrant: The Rev. Lisa Graves Eucharistic Visitor: John Levin Lector: Mary Jean Levin Prayers: Pat Burns Chalice Bearers: Pat Burns, Mary Jean Levin Torchbearer: Catherine Hill Crucifer: Victoria Mesner Verger: David Todd, George Gustin Greeters and Nametags: Helen Hill, Margaret Beazley, May Justice Vestry Representative: Sarah Belle Parrott Ushers: Team 11.2: Christie Wills Altar Guild: Team 3: Joanna Finton

5:00 PM The GatheringReader: Rob Magnuson Prayers: Jack Page Chalice Bearers: St.Jon Clark, Alise Magnuson Ushers: Team 5.4: Katrina Ross and Christie Wills Greeters and Nametags: Cal and Eva de Coligny, Debbie Morgan Altar Guild: Team 3: Joanna Finton

Altar Flower Notice: If you would like to donate memorial flowers for the altar on November 23, please contact Kristi Brown in the Parish Office at 343-9341, ext. 3042.

Altar Flowers The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Henry Wise and Jessica Wilhelms . The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Blair Wiley Fishwick by her family.

November 23, 20087:45 AM HOLY EUCHARIST I

Celebrant: The Rev. Chip Graves Eucharistic Visitors: Mary Mackin, Jeanie Darby Lay Reader/Prayers: Jeanie Darby Chalicist: Sam Darby Greeters and Nametags: Alison Blanton, Pat Lindsay Ushers: Team 8.4: Andy and Alison Blanton Altar Guild: Team 3: Joanna Finton

9:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST IICelebrant: The Rev. Chip Graves Eucharistic Visitor: Hugh Hall Lector: Donna Hamner Prayers: Hugh Hall Chalice Bearers: Donna Hamner, Hugh Hall Torchbearers: Neale Butler, Meagan Pruitt Crucifer: Liz Brailsford Gospel Book Bearer: Katarina Graves Vergers: Dick Grayson Greeters and Nametags: Margie Flippin, Julie Forehand, Louise Forsyth, Margy Mastin Vestry Representative: Robert Brailsford Ushers: Team 9.2: Jim Bowden, John Parrott, Jr. Altar Guild: Team 3: Joanna Finton

11:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST IICelebrant: The Rev. Chip Graves Eucharistic Visitor: Penny Gooch Lector: Elizabeth Hill Prayers: St.Jon Clark Chalice Bearers: Pat Burns, St.Jon Clark Crucifer: Chris Moore, Jr. Torchbearers: Taylor Thompson, Buck Parrott Greeters and Nametags: Carol Schroeder, Martha Shirky Vestry Representative: Martha Parrott Ushers: Team 11.3: O. Hume Powers Altar Guild: Team 3: Joanna Finton

5:00 PM The GatheringReader: Mary Jean Levin Prayers: Mary Mackin Chalice Bearers: Rob and Alise Magnuson Ushers: Team 5.3: Shirley Kingery, John Levin Greeters and Nametags: Ann and Bud Martin, Joe Salmon

SERVING ON VESTRYSenior Warden: John Levin Junior Warden: Sarah Belle Parrott Treasurer: Tom Schroeder Assistant Treasurer: Robert Brailsford Clerk: Patti Palmer Vestry Members: Jen Brothers, Wayles Dandridge, Gates DeHart, David Dixon, Jan Garrett, Cheri Hartman, Jay Irons, Ginny Jarrett, Shirley Kingery, David Lake, Martha Parrott, Nancy Peake, Dan Summerlin

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The Bulletin BoardCome to the Adult

Formation Courses after

The Gathering from 6:15-7:15 p.m.

11/2—11/23Listening for GodInstructor: Mary Mackin

Memoir, monologue, and short story can reveal the voice of God to us in fresh and unexpected ways. Come and listen for the Word as we read and discuss the works of Garrison Keillor, Frederick Buechner, Patricia Hampl, and Flan-nery O’Connor. You’ll need Listening for God, Vol. 1, edited by Paula J. Carl-son & Peter S. Hawkins, available from Augsburg Fortress.

11/2—11/16Religion & PoliticsInstructor: Dr. Jeff Vanke, Ph.D.

How might our faith inform our po-litical opinions and what role does the church play in the political arena? Come grapple with the hard questions of our times!

11/23Spiritual Elements in Van Gogh’s PaintingsInstructor: Jim Shirkey

There’s more to Van Gogh than a dys-functional life! Find out about the spiritual elements contained in the great artist’s work.

Stewardship Statements

by Jen Brothers

Ten years ago, before moving back to Roa-noke, I participated in a mission trip with St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville. About 25 youths and adults went to Hon-duras where we built a play set and held a Vacation Bible School for the children and teens living at Our Little Roses, a home for orphaned and rescued girls. The community of St. George’s had been traveling to this home for many years, and parishioners had become like extended family to the girls. We lavished love and small gifts on them and every day was a party filled with outings and fun. Hondu-ras is a country that views its children as a national treasure, so foreign adoption is not allowed-at least that is what we were told. Whether or not this information was true, it made leaving the country and the girls a bit easier. Halfway through our stay, I found myself watching several girls take turns roller skating around the inside of the walled compound. There was only one pair of skates in the home, and these skates belonged to one of the girls. I couldn’t believe it. One pair of roller skates in a home shared by forty girls? What struck me most was the ease with which this girl shared her skates. They were not com-munal skates, everyone acknowledged the skates belonged to her, but somehow this nine year-old knew it was more fun to share the experience than to hoard it-like the boy in John’s gospel who offered his five small barley loaves and two fish to feed the five thousand plus crowd. The

girls patiently awaited their turn, and the owner of the skates glowed with pleasure as she watched her friends take turns skating away on one of her precious few personal belongings. In the blink of an eye a tangi-ble image of the kingdom unfolded before me. In their poverty these girls were rich with community and love and simple, pure joy, and no one was more pleased with the experience than the giver herself. I was touched to the core with the knowledge that this is why God calls us to share with one another. Inxplicably, when we share the gifts in our lives we don’t have less but somehow more. Even when what we have to offer is as small as a pair of skates, God multiplies the gift and it works its way through our hearts like yeast expanding dough into fluffy bread.As I silently gave thanks to God for the vis-ible expression of God’s kingdom before me, I became uneasy. What I knew but the girls did not was that another well-mean-ing church group had set out to buy each girl in the home her very own bike. Just outside the walls of the home, a truck filled with shiny bikes awaited entrance. My re-sponse to this generous gift was conflicted. While I wanted the girls to experience the exhilarating rush of mounting their very own metal steeds and flying into the wind, I worried that their sharing community would begin to unravel as a new level of proprietorship would inevitably follow. If every girl had her own bike, there would no longer be a need to share. Would the unintended consequences of this generous gift disrupt the harmony and joy I saw lived out in the lives of these girls who valued each other more than their possessions?The question was and still is a difficult one for me to answer. I don’t know what happened after the girls got their bikes. I left Honduras shortly after they received their gifts, my hands and heart filled with memories of holy moments and haunting questions. What do I hold on to-what do I own-that limits my ability to live into the goodness of God’s kingdom?

Dr. Dan Matthews' topic "Scarcity Midst Abundance" so aptly described the blood supply nationwide. Thanks, however, to the wonderful donors who came to the Drive in October. 40 units were collected which will save and pro-tect so many lives. You and the team of volunteers are all saints in my book! -Carole Lougheed

Attendance at Sunday Worship

Sunday, November 2: 600

Sunday, November 9: 486

The Bulletin BoardThe Rector’s

Forum Sunday Mornings 10:15 a.m.

11/9 -11/23The Story of AnglicanismInstructor: The Rev. Chip Graves

A three part film series introduces the ancient and medieval foundations of our faith. Each session begins with a short film and is followed by discus-sion and comments. Part one discusses our ancient and medieval foundations. Part two explores the reformation and its consequences. Part three focuses on creating a global family. Do come as you’ll receive English Cookies and Hot Tea. A delightfully short take on our church’s past.

Community Living Club Thanksgiving Feast and 3rd Annual Volunteer

ReunionThe entire St. John’s family is cordially invited to attend the Community Liv-ing Club’s Thanksgiving feast and 3rd Annual Volunteer Reunion on Thurs-day, November 20, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Gathering Area St. John’s Episcopal Church.

R.S.V.P. to Peggy Smusz540-342-3606

psmusz@verizon.netby November 14th

BINABA SHOP PRE-CHRISTMAS

SALE AT ST. JOHN’S

The Binaba Shop will be visiting St. John’s on the morning of Sunday November 23. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity

Please help provide Christ-mas gifts for our 31 Com-munity Living Club Members. Your gift of $45 or more!) will

provide Chirstmas gifts for one mem-ber. Please write your check to St. John’s Episcopal Church with a note that it is for CLC Christmas. It is helpful to the parish staff if you also include your envelope or account number. Your check may be left in the parish office at the desk or placed in the collection plate. All extra money collected goes to St. John’s Outreach.

Many thanks for your contribution to this vital ministry at St. John’s. For more information, please contact Nancy Page at 540-266-7796 or nb-page@aol.com.

May each of you be blessed during this holiday season.

to buy beautiful, fairly-traded gifts and support the work of Kimoyo at the same time. This holiday season consider giving gifts that make a dif-ference! All proceeds support devel-opment projects in the West African country of Ghana and cultural diver-sity education for children in the Roa-noke Valley.

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Rector’s Book Club

Thursday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. The kind of story that used to be the mate-rial of ballads (according to Publisher’s Weekly), this novel involves a journey, murder, a Christ-figure, and strange signs all around. “Everything is signifi-cant, everything has weight, and com-prehension is fleeting.” This national bestseller is sure to evoke great conver-sation.

THANK YOU to all who donated items or funds for the Community Living Club Trunk or Treat. It was a great success, thanks to generous do-nors, and we are very grateful. -Nancy Page

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Nov. 2—Nov. 23 (4 Sundays) ♦ Option 1: Religion and Politics (Nov. 2-16) 3 sessions ♦ Option 2: Listening for God (Nov. 2—23) 4 sessions ♦ Spiritual Elements in Van Gogh’s Paintings (Nov. 23) 1 session Nov. 30: Advent Wreath Making & Pot Luck Supper Dec. 7—Dec. 21 (3 sessions). ♦ Option 1: Injustice in the Light of Advent ♦ Option 2: Milton’s Paradise Lost

Available during each session: ♦ Retro Café Faith Class for K-5th grade ♦ Youth Group (middle & high school) ♦ Elementary and Youth Choir ♦ Nursery Care for those preschool and younger .

Come To The Gathering Sunday Evenings. Experience worship and education that is relaxed, relevant and ready when you are.

Come to The Gathering Worship Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. After, stay for a fellowship dinner at 5:45 p.m. and faith formation courses for all ages at 6:15 p.m. You belong here. Empty nesters, families, singles, professionals, jeans and flip flops are all welcome!

St. John’s is downtown at Jefferson & Elm. Register: 540-343-9341. Surf: www.stjohnsroanoke.org.

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THE MUMS ON THE ALTAR FOR ALL SAINTS SUNDAY WERE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING:

T. Chapman Porterfield by his family.Ernest L. Andrews III by his family.Allen Louis Dahl by Sharon Charlton Wrenn.Thomas Curry Fisher, Jr. by Charlean Fisher.Susan Small by Elizabeth and Heth Thomas.Milbry M. Saunders, Robert C. Saunders, and Emelyn M. Hutts by Peter G. Flora.Daniel Frederick Sprenger, Son and Frederick Wayne Sprenger, Husband by Suzanne F. Sprenger.Clarissa Virginia Edwards Noland by Tom and Ebbie Edwards.Nell Osburn Noland and Clarissa Virginia Edwards Noland by Dr. and Mrs. E. Blackford Noland, Jr.Lorraine N. Perdue and Robert S. Perdue by Rebecca Perdue.F. Rodney Fitzpatrick by Jeff, Missy, Hunter, Caroline, and Thomas Rakes.Purnell Eggleston by his family.Tallie and Mary Crocker, George “Brick” Worth by Bernard L. Marie.Dr. James N. Lampros by his wife Jo Ann and son Dr. James N. Lampros, Jr.Bettye Bryant, Randy Ross, and Calvin Hedrick Sr. by Katrina Ross

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Annual Parish MeetingSunday, December 7, 10:00 a.m.

The annual parish meeting will be held on Sunday, December 7, at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. 2009 Vestry mem-bers will be elected, The Rev. Barkley Thompson will offer a state-of-the-parish address, and the 2009 budget will be presented.

VESTRY NOMINEE INFORMATION FORM, Fall 2008

St. John’s Episcopal ChurchOne Mountain Avenue, SW

Roanoke, Virginia 24002

I am an adult member on the rolls in good standing of St. John’s Church. I have regularly worshipped at St. John’s during the past twelve months. I contribute regularly to the support of the parish through my time, talent, and treasure. If chosen to serve in St. John’s Vestry Class of 2011 (from January, 2009 until December, 2011), I commit to continue to work, pray, and give for the spread of God’s kingdom through the mission and ministry of St. John’s Vestry and parish.

If not elected, I commit to continue to work, pray, and give for the spread of God’s kingdom remembering that growth sometimes comes through defeat.

I have been a member of St. John’s since _________________

I have served in the following ways during my membership: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am particularly interested in the following areas of ministry: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

My hope for St. John’s future is: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am willing and able to sign the following declaration and promise: “I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do yield my hearty assent and approbation to the doctrines, worship and discipline of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America; and I promise that I will faithfully execute the office of Vestry Member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke, Virginia, according to my best knowledge and skill, with God’s help.”

Name PRINTED: ___________________ Signed: _____________________Dated: _________________

Due to Parish Office by Wednesday, November 19th.

Supplement to St. John's Record -- November 16, 2008

Poinsettias at ChristmasIf you wish to provide a poinsettia to adorn the church at Christmas, please complete the form below and mail it to the Parish Office, to the attention of Lisa Cayse. Checks should be made payable to St. John’s Episcopal Church in the amount of $12.00.

In memory of (PLEASE PRINT): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In thanksgiving for (PLEASE PRINT): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Given by _____________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ Phone: _______________

PLEASE NOTE: December 11 is the absolute last date on which we can accept forms and publish the names you request in the Christmas (December 21) edition of The Record. Names on forms received after that date will be published in the December 28 edition of The Record.

Place this form in the alms basin or

Mail to:

St. John’s Episcopal Churchattn: Lisa Cayse

P.O. Box 257Roanoke, VA 24002

Supplement to St. John's Record -- November 16, 2008