The Chimes A publication of St.
John’s Episcopal Church, Sealy, TX
Changing Seasons
Last month I submitted an article that
addressed many ways we can go forward
for the next phase of St. John’s growth and
development, as we worship God together
in Christian Community.
We are now in the Season of Pentecost
when the Holy Spirit was breathed into the
disciples and they went out to share it with
others. We, likewise, who have received
the Holy Spirit are also charged to go out
and share the Good News with others.
As Children of God we are responsible to
spread the Good News and bring others to
Christ. What better way to exercise that
Christian responsibility than to share our
beautiful St. John’s, the Body of Christ,
with others.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 Changing Seasons
2 Prayer Requests
3 Birthdays & Anniversaries
3 The Scoop
4 Senior Warden’s Message
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June 2010
July 4th at St. John’s
As we learned from the historical talks
during our Lenten programs, our history
and that of Sealy’s Methodist Church
have been entwined in several ways. In
the early 1900’s when St. John’s church
building was destroyed, the Methodists
opened their building to us to use for
worship for four years. More recent
history, of about 20 years ago, found
the two churches joining for children’s
Sunday School classes. This was
repeated three years ago with the
addition of the Adult Class, all of which
were taught at the Methodist Church.
The past two years members of the
Methodist Church have joined St. John’s
for the Maundy Thursday services, and
several also came to our Lenten
Evensong services.
On Sunday, July 4, St. John’s will honor
the First United Methodist Church for
extending their hand of Christian
friendship to their Episcopal brethren
throughout the years. We will join with
them for the 10:00am worship service,
and following the service we will treat
them (and ourselves!) to a picnic of hot
dogs, ice cream and watermelon on our
vacant lot. The Worship service will
feature a professional singer in a
concert of patriotic music. It will also
feature Methodist Pastor John Tyler and
St. John’s Lay Intern Eric LeBrocq. Dress
for the service and the picnic will be
casual.
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We need to share our Christian Community Keep in your Prayers …

with them. We cannot do that if we don’t
invite them to worship with us. Make it easy
for them: Pick them up, bring them to the
service; introduce them to our wonderful
congregation; share our wonderful food and
coffee; and above all, help them experience
the Holy Spirit that exists in our members.
Introduce them by name; tell us about them;
make them feel at home; find out their family
and church interests and needs. Make them
immediately feel a part of this Body of
Christ.
If you see someone you don’t know, walk up,
introduce yourself and get to know them.
Introduce them to others. Express your thanks
that they came to be with us. Invite them
back.
Always remember, we are not a Madison
Avenue Public Relations Group hawking a
product to the consumer market—Or, Are
We?
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. John’s
Episcopal Church, Sealy, Texas.
Alleluia, Alleluia
LeB
On June 6th we will have a "Kids' Service". This
will 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.
Family of Dodi Tyler
Family of Barbara Morris
Jay and Stacey's Fathers
Annie Smith
Jean Jones' cousin, Pat
Mary Johnson
Please call or e-mail prayer requests to the church
office. Call if you want the request to appear in the
next issue of Chimes
Outreach Hot Dog Supper
As an outreach effort for our 125th
Anniversary, St. John’s sponsored a Little
League team in Sealy this spring. We hosted
a Hot Dog Supper for our team, “The Mud
Cats.” Approximately 30 people, including
team members, parents and church members
enjoyed hot dogs and ice cream sundaes.
Pictured above is a team member with a
“double decker” hot dog. He was heard
telling his classmates about it at school the
next day! Several of the parents visited the
sanctuary and said how beautiful it was. We
keep hearing from parents and boys about
how much fun they had. After the supper,
several church members attended the Mud
Cats game.

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
June 9 - Cody Childress
June 18 - Rosemary Larson
June 20 - Tanya Kellner
June 23 - Ruth Anne Johnson
June 30 - Jean Jones
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
June 7 - Joe & Elaine Ritter
June 7 - Rob & Rita Royle
June 11 - Jeff & Suzanne Whitzel
June 11 - Steven & Brandee Mlcak
June 27 - David & Rilla Youngblood
June 28 - Stuart & Sandy Scarborough
JUNE HOSPITALITY
June 6 – Bonnie & Jim Carr
June 13 – Judy & Tom Johnson
June 20 – Dottie Gass & Marian
Farnsworth
June 27 – Liz & Bill Woody
Ansley enjoying the Hot Dog Supper
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Here’s the Scoop…
Andrew Jelson achieved recognition for the
highest 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 on
for 10 laps!
Jim Sartwelle was a nominee for the Sealy
News' Citizen of the Year recognition, and Lavinia
Owen was a nominee for favorite teacher.
Congratulations to both of you. Well deserved!
Also, good to note is The Bible was listed as
favorite book!
Caroline Burwell is spending some time in
Corpus Christi area at the beach with her cousins.
Camille Herring went to the Kentucky Derby
in April. And Brandon just returned to a rig off the
shore of Ghana, Africa.
Jim and Bonnie Carr's daughters were with
them for Memorial Day weekend from Dallas and
Denver area.
Bonnie recently saw "Little House on the
Prairie" at Theatre Under the Stars.
Paul Heath won Achievement in Band for the
Woodwind Section, Achievement in GT English,
first chair alto sax in the Katy High School
Symphonic Band and Honor Roll.
QUOTE
Do the math----count your blessings.
Will Ford made commended on his Math and
Reading TAKS and 100 on his Writing. He
graduated to the Webelos II level in Cub Scouts.
Elise Ford made commended on her Math
and Reading TAKS and 100 on her Science.
John Owen graduated to Wolf level in Boy
Scouts and finished the baseball season playing for
the 3rd 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 student
council next year. She is currently playing basketball
in an off-campus league and participating in a
tournament this month.
Little sister, Ansley can recite her ABC's!
 Daughters of the King Celebrate Senior Warden’s Message
125th Anniversary We recently recognized the church office
A prayer for Daughters of the King in honor and celebration of volunteers with appreciation for their
the 125th anniversary of the founding of the order by Margaret J. dedication and service. Different groups
Franklin, was offered at the noon hour on Pentecost - May 23, will be recognized monthly and we thank
2010 – throughout the world.
everyone for their roles at St. John's. It
isn't just our size that makes us a family
church.
ECW Officers Elected for 2010-2011 June 6th will be a Youth service to
recognize the youth at St. John's. We
appreciate their participation in our
President: Carol Heath services and will serve pizza to them
VP: Annie Smith following the service.
Secretary: Andrea Ford There are a couple additions to the
Treasurer: Suzie Zapalac Chimes. This is your paper and we
Caring Co.: Liz Woody welcome any input.
Any news or prayer requests can be sent
Hospitality: Gloria Noy
to the church office or to Andrea or me.
Summer is approaching. Keep safe in your
Join us for the End of Year Luncheon and travels and activities.
Installation of Officers, Friday, June 11, God's Peace,
2010, noon at the San Felipe Country Club. Pat Klotz

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St.John's Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 1477
Sealy, TX 77474

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