Download - The Chimes June 2010

8/9/2019 The Chimes June 2010

1/4

The ChimesA publication of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Sealy, TX

June 2010

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

1 Changing Seasons

2 Prayer Requests

3 Birthdays & Anniversaries

3 The Scoop

4 Senior Wardens Message

The Chimes 1

Changing SeasonsLast month I submitted an article thataddressed many ways we can go forwardfor the next phase of St. Johns growth anddevelopment, as we worship God together

in Christian Community.We are now in the Season of Pentecostwhen the Holy Spirit was breathed into thedisciples and they went out to share it withothers. We, likewise, who have receivedthe Holy Spirit are also charged to go outand share the Good News with others.As Children of God we are responsible tospread the Good News and bring others toChrist. What better way to exercise thatChristian responsibility than to share our

beautiful St. Johns, the Body of Christ,with others.

July 4 th at St. JohnsAs we learned from the historical talksduring our Lenten programs, our historyand that of Sealys Methodist Churchhave been entwined in several ways. Inthe early 1900s when St. Johns churchbuilding was destroyed, the Methodistsopened their building to us to use forworship for four years. More recenthistory, of about 20 years ago, foundthe two churches joining for childrensSunday School classes. This wasrepeated three years ago with theaddition of the Adult Class, all of whichwere taught at the Methodist Church.

The past two years members of theMethodist Church have joined St. Johnsfor the Maundy Thursday services, andseveral also came to our LentenEvensong services.On Sunday, July 4, St. Johns will honorthe First United Methodist Church forextending their hand of Christianfriendship to their Episcopal brethrenthroughout the years. We will join withthem for the 10:00am worship service,and following the service we will treatthem (and ourselves!) to a picnic of hotdogs, ice cream and watermelon on ourvacant lot. The Worship service willfeature a professional singer in aconcert of patriotic music. It will alsofeature Methodist Pastor John Tyler andSt. Johns Lay Intern Eric LeBrocq. Dressfor the service and the picnic will becasual.

continued on page 2


2/4

The Chimes 2

We need to share our Christian Communitywith them. We cannot do that if we dontinvite them to worship with us. Make it easyfor them: Pick them up, bring them to the

service; introduce them to our wonderfulcongregation; share our wonderful food andcoffee; and above all, help them experiencethe Holy Spirit that exists in our members.Introduce them by name; tell us about them;make them feel at home; find out their familyand church interests and needs. Make themimmediately feel a part of this Body of Christ.If you see someone you dont know, walk up,introduce yourself and get to know them.Introduce them to others. Express your thanksthat they came to be with us. Invite them

back.Always remember, we are not a MadisonAvenue Public Relations Group hawking a

product to the consumer marketOr, AreWe?We are sharing the Holy Spirit with others so

they can experience and know God as it has been done for 125 years here at St. JohnsEpiscopal Church, Sealy, Texas.Alleluia, AlleluiaLeB

On June 6th we will have a "Kids' Service". Thiswill be where the children will have greater

participation in the church service activities as altar guild, ushers, oblationers, and lectors.It will be a holy communion service since Father

Todd and Eric will both be here.

Keep in your Prayers Family of Dodi TylerFamily of Barbara MorrisJay and Stacey's FathersAnnie Smith

Jean Jones' cousin, PatMary Johnson

Please call or e-mail prayer requests to the churchoffice. Call if you want the request to appear in thenext issue of Chim es

Outreach Hot Dog Supper

As an outreach effort for our 125 th

Anniversary, St. Johns sponsored a LittleLeague team in Sealy this spring. We hosteda Hot Dog Supper for our team, The MudCats. Approximately 30 people, includingteam members, parents and church membersenjoyed hot dogs and ice cream sundaes.Pictured above is a team member with adouble decker hot dog. He was heard

telling his classmates about it at school thenext day! Several of the parents visited thesanctuary and said how beautiful it was. Wekeep hearing from parents and boys abouthow much fun they had. After the supper,several church members attended the MudCats game.

continued from page 1


3/4

Ansley enjoying the Hot Dog Supper

The Chimes 3

J U N E B I R T H D A Y S

June 9 - Cody ChildressJune 18 - Rosemary LarsonJune 20 - Tanya Kellner June 23 - Ruth Anne JohnsonJune 30 - Jean Jones

J U N E A N N I V E R S A R I E S

June 7 - Joe & Elaine Ritter June 7 - Rob & Rita Royle

June 11 - Jeff & Suzanne WhitzelJune 11 - Steven & Brandee Mlcak June 27 - David & Rilla YoungbloodJune 28 - Stuart & Sandy Scarborough

J U N E H O S P I T A L I T YJune 6 Bonnie & Jim Carr June 13 Judy & Tom JohnsonJune 20 Dottie Gass & MarianFarnsworthJune 27 Liz & Bill Woody

Andrew Jelson achieved recognition for thehighest average in 6th grade math at Cinco Ranch Jr.High. Congratulations, Andrew!

Nicholas Jelson finished Kindergarten.Marge Michaelis walked in the survivor lap

at Austin County's Relay for Life and continued onfor 10 laps!

Jim Sartwelle was a nominee for the Sealy News' Citizen of the Year recognition, and LaviniaOwen was a nominee for favorite teacher.Congratulations to both of you. Well deserved!

Also, good to note is The Bible was listed asfavorite book!

Caroline Burwell is spending some time inCorpus Christi area at the beach with her cousins.

Camille Herring went to the Kentucky Derbyin April. And Brandon just returned to a rig off theshore of Ghana, Africa.

Jim and Bonnie Carr's daughters were withthem for Memorial Day weekend from Dallas andDenver area.

Bonnie recently saw "Little House on thePrairie" at Theatre Under the Stars.

Paul Heath won Achievement in Band for theWoodwind Section, Achievement in GT English,first chair alto sax in the Katy High SchoolSymphonic Band and Honor Roll.

QUOTE

Do the math----count your blessings.

Will Ford made commended on his Math andReading TAKS and 100 on his Writing. Hegraduated to the Webelos II level in Cub Scouts.

Elise Ford made commended on her Mathand Reading TAKS and 100 on her Science.

John Owen graduated to Wolf level in BoyScouts and finished the baseball season playing for the 3 rd Place Hooks in Sealy Little League machine

pitch.Caroline Owen ended the school year with all

A's and was elected to the high school studentcouncil next year. She is currently playing basketballin an off-campus league and participating in atournament this month.

Little sister, Ansley can recite her ABC's!

Heres the Scoop


4/4

Church contact information:Office Hours: M-F 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMEmail: [email protected]

St.John's Episcopal ChurchP.O. Box 1477Sealy, TX 77474

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

The Chimes 4

Daughters of the King Celebrate125 th Anniversary

A prayer for Daughters of the King in honor and celebration of the 125 th anniversary of the founding of the order by Margaret J.Franklin, was offered at the noon hour on Pentecost - May 23,2010 throughout the world.

ECW Officers Elected for 2010-2011

President: Carol HeathVP: Annie SmithSecretary: Andrea FordTreasurer: Suzie ZapalacCaring Co.: Liz WoodyHospitality: Gloria Noy

Join us for the End of Year Luncheon andInstallation of Officers, Friday, June 11,2010, noon at the San Felipe Country Club.

Senior Wardens MessageWe recently recognized the church officevolunteers with appreciation for theirdedication and service. Different groups

will be recognized monthly and we thankeveryone for their roles at St. John's. Itisn't just our size that makes us a familychurch.

June 6th will be a Youth service torecognize the youth at St. John's. Weappreciate their participation in ourservices and will serve pizza to themfollowing the service.

There are a couple additions to theChimes. This is your paper and wewelcome any input.Any news or prayer requests can be sentto the church office or to Andrea or me.Summer is approaching. Keep safe in your

travels and activities.God's Peace,Pat Klotz

Hwy 36 North at 6th Street, Sealy, TexasPhone: 979-885-2359 * Fax: 979-885-2100Webpage: http://www.stjohnssealy.com/index.html
mailto:[email protected]://www.stjohnssealy.com/index.htmlhttp://www.stjohnssealy.com/index.htmlmailto:[email protected]