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Please let the church office know those who need our prayers and when to take one off the list. Thank you

ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE BOUTIQUE  - Please visit our boutique by the Welcome Table.

YOU CAN-CAN HELP! - Bring your cans to the Church. Money from ALUMINUM CANS will
be put toward the
general fund.

GAY AA LAMBDA DRUMMERS - Now meets in St. John’s Social Hall Tuesdays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m.
Phone: 239-275-5111 for information.

Let us Continue to pray for our Nation, our Leaders, our Military and their families.

Today's Sermon Title is
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WOULD JESUS DISCRIMINATE? is moving right along!  Spirit of the Living God thank you for your presence in each of our efforts. Fill us with your wisdom and grace. Teach, Guide and Protect us that we see each other though your eyes. In Jesus' name, Amen.  Please visit us at www.wjdswf.com to see just what is going on.

Film Festival  We encourage our Church Family and Friends as well as the members of MCC Venice and MCC Celebrations to attend the films viewing on September 14th and September 21st in the Sanctuary. On the 14th we will be viewing Shadow of Hate (Ethnic Discrimination), Endangered Species (Urban Blight) and Essential Blue-Eyed (Research study of forced discrimination) On Sunday the 21st we will be watching Paper Clips (Holocaust) and For the Bible Tells Me So (Gay & Lesbian)

A CAR WASH to benefit the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign will be held at the church on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you are able and willing to help please sign up at the label table. Tee shirts ($12) are available as well as bumper stickers ($1) Three baskets are up for a raffle (Tickers - $1 for one and five for $6)

Voices Choir practice will begin on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:30 PM. Let's have a joyful noise for the Lord. Sopranos needed to lighten the load and encouraged to join the Choir.

AND SPEAKING OF Voices The Southwest Florida Gay and Lesbian Chorus had a great turn out. But we always need more and there's still time. Talk with Jodi Jackson or Allen Klesh, or just come to the meeting on September 2nd at the church.

OUR FOOD PANTRY - always in need of canned or packaged food and cash contributions too.  The pantry can use canned fruit and fruit juices with 'pop' tops.  Food contributions may be left in the box at the door to the pantry.

ALUMINUM CANS & TABS - Please remember to place empty aluminum cans in either of the two containers marked, CANS. The tabs can be placed in the container on the coffee table. St. John sells the cans for recycling and the tabs are taken to the Ronald McDonald House.

ART DISPLAY - If you or any artist would like to display their framed art work to sell, please contact the church office. The church will receive 10% of any sale. There will be a contract between the artist and the church office.

SANCTUARY ENHANCEMENT As you know, the Sanctuary enhancement is getting ready to get started. They will be doing the work of putting in the new sound/video booth and equipment started September 8th and should be done by September 13th. (Yeah!). We're looking for volunteers to help man (or woman) the new system. Don't know what you're doing? Negative perspiration (no sweat), we'll teach you!

CAN YOU VOLUNTEER? - Help is needed for mowing our lawns and cleaning the interior of our building - vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning five rest rooms if you are available on a regular weekly basis or just one time please contact Doug Reed, Vice-Moderator or Kathy Mostowski, Board Member or the church office. Your care in cleanliness after the use of our kitchen and five restrooms is always appreciated.

Around the World Dinner and Dance is coming! Make sure to keep Saturday September 13th free and open for the Around the World Dinner and Dance! Food from Italy, France, the Greek Islands, East Indians, Poland, China and (of course) American. This is a progressive dinner held within the Church and we will be going from room to room for each course of the meal. Each course will be from a different country.  6:00 PM  to 10:00 PM. Mary Leigh has tickets or call the church office.

Flowers This morning's flower dedication is form Mary Jane Soller and Kathy Mostowski in honor of their thirty-two years together.

ENTERTAINMENT - 21A, A comedy by Kevin Kling will be presented at the Conspiracy Theater on Saturday September 6th at 8:00 PM. This one man tour-de-force stars Jesse St. Louis playing all eight roles of individuals on a bus. This hilarious and different work won the Heidemann Award at the Humana Festival. Reservations - 239-936-3239 or see Deacon Tim. Tickets are $12. - meets each Tuesday at the Centex Center, 2231 McGregor Blvd., at 2 pm.  More info.  239-337-2391.

OFFICE HOURS -Church office hours are: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm. Pleases note: The church office will be closed for Labor Day.                                          
SJAMCC OFFERINGS and OTHER DATA
Last Week Attendance 114
Last Weeks Offering = $1632.08
Weekly Offering Needs = $4214.00
YTD Income (as of 6/30) = $110,848.13
YTD Expenses (as of 6/30) = $125, 742.12
Net Loss (6 months) = $14,893.99

Affordable counseling for our church and community.

Cindy Mathes-Loy, LCSW  239 822-7880

Individual and Couple Counseling.

Flower  dedications may be requested by signing, the "flower dedications board" in the Parlor area and by dropping off a donation of $40 (annotated flower donation) in the collection plate or with the treasurer or church office.

Communion dedications may also be requested on the adjacent board in the Parlor.  This is a $30 donation.

CHURCH LIBRARY - we now have  St. John's Lending Library and we can always use additional books if you have one or two or more that you would like to donate bring them in.  A few books have been donated which you may borrow.  There will be no sign out of books--just borrow it and return it when you have finished.

The Lee County Health Department will provide anonymous, confidential HIV testing on the FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 11AM - 2 PM AT SJAMCC.  Free.  Also Hepatitis A and B vaccinations.  For more information, stop by or call Kris Thompson 332-9579.

GAY WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP - Monday Nights--7:30pm-9pm - For women who have a need to work through personal issues and relationships.   You may contact Rev. Jarie P. Smith at 239-481-3644.  Address: 6300 S. Pointe Blvd. Unit 419, Ft. Myers, Fl 33919.