ECW Retreat

“Faith Hope and Love”
E.C.W. Retreat
Friday, August 22-Saturday August 23
Moye Spiritual Life Center
Melbourne, Kentucky

I am honored to have been asked to lead this year’s Women’s Retreat. The journey by which we discover God is also the journey by which we discover, or uncover, our true self hidden in God. I know no better way to be reconnected with God than by setting myself away. To retreat is to take time in reflection, to pray rather than analyze, to open oneself more fully to the Spirit. We cannot learn this deeply enough. I have entitled our time together as Faith, Hope, and Love. We will explore our faith journeys, our hopes for our own lives and St. John’s, and we will commit ourselves to loving and caring for each other as the Body of Christ. It is always tempting to say – “I’d love to go, but I just can’t get away.” I would encourage you to pray for this opportunity of growth and fellowship.
Faithfully in Christ,
Donna

Sign up Sheet in Hosea Hall
Moye Spiritual Retreat Center – www.cdpkentucky.org/7a.html
For more information please contact Nikki Berger

Martial Arts Program

Friends of Music at St. John’s

A new organization has been formed called the Friends of Music at St. John’s. The purpose of this organization is to join St. John’s to the local arts scene by becoming a venue for special music performances and bringing music artists to Versailles who perform in several styles of music. Cellist Patrick Binford will inaugurate the series on Friday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. with a program of works by Bach, Faure’ and others, and will be joined by Stephen Leist, Organist-Choirmaster of St. John’s, in some special pieces for organ and cello that call to mind the memory of loved ones who have died. The February concert will feature Ben Bolt, guitarist and student of Andre Segovia, who will already be at UK for a master class. The spring artist is yet to be decided.

In order to support the individual concerts and the series as a whole as well as bring in quality artists, we have several giving categories: Contributor: $50 Benefactor: $100 (includes 2 free tickets) Gaurentor: $250 (includes 4 free tickets) Angel: $500 (includes 6 free tickets). Checks should be made payable to St. John’s Episcopal Church with Friends of Music written on the memo line. Donations for this new program do not support the regular music program of the church, and the Friends of Music series is not supported financially by the parish. This will be a self-supporting program for the community. Please direct any questions about the series, financial support, or how you might become involved to Stephen Leist (338-9361) or Fr. Alan Sutherland at the church.

Youth Group

We are off to a great start this year! January brought a lot of fun with dinner and discussion nights as wells as ice skating. "Where do we fit in?" continues to be the theme for many of our discussions. This month we discussed shaping our future with God, and how God communicates with us. Many of the youth also sang during the service on the 13th.

New Class for Youth

Allison Asay is starting a Bible Study Class for Middle and High School students.

When: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30. Come at 6:00 and eat during the potluck dinner.

Where: St Johns Youth Room upstairs

Who: Middle and High School students

Why: Because she wants to - and to get to know the Bible better.

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