Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Jon Burnham to Preach at Community Thanksgiving Service

Rev. Jon Burnham came to Houston in 2007 to serve St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 5020 West Bellfort. A native of Mississippi, Burnham studied at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA. He has served churches in Kennett, MO, and Batesville, MS.

"I always wanted to live in a city," says Rev. Burnham. As a teenager he read the Cross and Switchblade and Run, Baby, Run by Nicky Cruz. When he was four, he dreamed of becoming a missionary to Africa. St. John’s Presbyterian feels right to Rev. Burnham. He values its diversity and the urban setting.

Rev. Burnham will speak at the Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 23, at 4 pm. The service will be held at Westbury United Methodist Church, 5200 West Bellfort at Willowbend.

"It is great to come together and meet other people of faith and to worship in different settings. It is both educational and inspirational," he says. "Houston has a lot to be thankful for. I hope our community will turn out for this celebration."

The service is sponsored by the Southwest Houston Ministerial Association. An offering will be taken to benefit Braes Interfaith Ministries.
— Printed from The Word, Newsletter Westbury United Methodist Church

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