St. John's View this page "Epistle for May 27, 2009"

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St. John's Presbyterian Church
5020 West Bellfort / Houston, TX 77035
T. 713.723.6262 / F. 713.723-4015 / Email: office.sjpc@gmail.com
Worship Service: Sunday, 10:30 am / Sunday School: 9:00 am
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Centering Prayer Summer Schedule

The Centering Prayer support group will meet each Sunday at 5 pm until May 31 and then take a break during June, July and August. We will resume our Sunday evening meetings on Sunday, September 6, with an Introduction to Centering Prayer workshop.

Centering Prayer Summer Schedule

Coming in September!

St. John's will host a very special event on Sunday, September 20

"Your Kind of Music, 40 Years of Popular Music"

with the Johnny Dyson Band

Mark your calendar and don't miss this special evening of music.

Coming in September!

April BIM Statistics

Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) served 1154 clients (553 children and 601 adults). Fourteen of the above were homeless. Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

April BIM Statistics

St. John’s Breakfast— Saturday, June 6

Come at 8 am for breakfast — bring your favorite dish, and we’ll all share the goodies. At 8:30 am our speaker, our very own Kathy Roth, will talk about her career. Kathy’s title is Rehabilitation Clinician, and she works for MHMR (Mental Health/Mental Retardation of Harris County). We are so desperately trying to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. It will be a wonderfully informative program. Please plan to attend.

If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell. Remember, we are off in July and August, returning in September!

St. John’s Breakfast— Saturday, June 6

Pentecost - May 31

On May 31 Christians around the world will celebrate the Day of Pentecost. It’s often remembered as the church’s birthday.

"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability" (Acts 2:1-4, NRSV).

On Pentecost Sunday many pulpits will have red cloths on them and many members will wear red clothing. What was resting on each person present on the first Pentecost?
A. Red birds
B. Something like fire
C. Red pieces of cloth

When is Pentecost?
A. Seventh Sunday after Easter
B. Seventh Sunday after the Ascension
C. 40 days after Easter
D. 40 days after the Ascension

Pentecost - May 31

Blood Drive - June 7

It is said the difference between sympathy and compassion is that the one who sympathizes sees and feels but does nothing. The one who has compassion sees, feels and then does something about the need.

Jesus asks us to help the sick, and giving blood is one way that even a non-medical person can render a vital medical service. Donated blood saves lives!

Blood Drive

Building II

Sunday, June 7

8 am - 12 Noon

Blood Drive - June 7

Sunday, May 24
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service 5:00 pm Centering Prayer, Pastor's study

Monday, May 25
Offices closed in celebration of Memorial Day
5:00-6:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:00-9:00 pm Court of Honor, Troop 688, McPhail Hall
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm No Bell Choir

Tuesday, May 26
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Board Meeting and Activity Day
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:00 pm Outreach Team Meeting at the Harrels’
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, May 27
6:00 pm Wonder Team Sandwich Makers
6:30 pm Walking Together
7:30 pm No Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 28 – Last day of school, HISD
10:00-3:00 pm Presbyterian Children’s Home, Room 205
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”

Friday, May 29

Saturday, May 30
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00-11:00 am Brownie Troop, Scout Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am McPhail Hall reserved, D. Muanza

Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45-12:15 pm Mustard Seed Planning Meeting, Room 205
5:00 pm Centering Prayer, Pastor's study

St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders, May 24

Pentecost Sunday, May 31: Wear red - to discover why, read Acts 2:1-4.

Blood Drive, June 7: Please come and share the gift of life in Building One, 8 am – 12:30 pm. Make sure you get some iron in your diet.

St. John's Breakfast - Saturday, June 6, 8:00 am: Pot luck breakfast - bring your favorite dish, and at 8:30 Kathy Roth will be our speaker, talking about mental health/mental retardation. We all need updates on a subject that probably affects almost all of us. Come for breakfast and relax! Remember, there are no breakfasts in July and August.

Name Tag Sunday, June 7: Please stop by the table under the walkway and fill out a name tag to wear during worship and our first brunch. Name tags have the power to “introduce” you to someone you don’t know.

Presbyterian Planning Calendar: The office will order the 2009-2010 calendars this week. Please call the office if you want to order one. Cost is $8.00 each.

Summer Brunches: St. John’s summer tradition begins on June 7 with the Congregational Life/Fellowship Ministry Team serving brunch in McPhail Hall following worship. Everyone is invited to enjoy this wonderful time of fellowship.

Scholarship Application Deadline, June 15: The Myrtis McPhail Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship grant to any active St. John’s member. Applications can be picked up in the church office.

May Session Highlights

● Approved the sale of "Delicious Peace Coffee" from an interfaith coffee co-op in Uganda before and after worship.
● Established a line item under memorial funds designated for mission trips.
● Empowered the Property Team to accept a bid to repave the parking lot.
● Approved a request from the Property Team and Memorial Funds Committee to renovate Room 205. This is the room used for Session meetings and by the Sunday morning Lectionary Class and others throughout the week.

St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders, May 24

Pentecost Offering

The Pentecost Offering is traditionally received on the day of Pentecost (May 31, 2009). It provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to support ministry with children at risk in their communities.

The General Assembly’s portion (60 percent) provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised over $7 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family.

In March, all congregations will receive a mailing of Pentecost Offering materials. Additional materials to promote the 2008 Offering can be ordered from PDS at (800) 524-2612 or downloaded from this site.

Questions about the Offering?
Let us know. We are here to help!

Pentecost Offering

St. John's View this page "Epistle for May 20, 2009"

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Peace be with you, Pastor Jon B.
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St. John's Presbyterian Church
5020 West Bellfort / Houston, TX 77035
T. 713.723.6262 / F. 713.723-4015 / Email: office.sjpc@gmail.com
Worship Service: Sunday, 10:30 am / Sunday School: 9:00 am
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Presbyterian Women— Summer Tuesdays @ 9:30 am

Spend your Tuesdays mornings in June, July and August working with the St. John’s Presbyterian Women as they roll and fold bandages from donated sheets from Angelica Textile.

Presbyterian Women— Summer Tuesdays @ 9:30 am

St. John’s Book Group— Tuesday, June 9

St. John’s Book Group will continue to meet during the summer months, exploring and learning together. Everyone is invited to join the group at 7:30 pm.

St. John’s Book Group— Tuesday, June 9

St. John’s Breakfast— Saturday, June 6

Come at 8 am for breakfast — bring your favorite dish, and we’ll all share the goodies. At 8:30 am our speaker, our very own Kathy Roth, will talk about her career. Kathy’s title is Rehabilitation Clinician, and she works for MHMR (Mental Health/Mental Retardation of Harris County). We are so desperately trying to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. It will be a wonderfully informative program. Please plan to attend.

If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell . Remember, we are off in July and August, returning in September!

St. John’s Breakfast— Saturday, June 6

Wonder Team Summer Volunteers Needed

St. John’s Sandwich Makers, "The Wonder Team," will continue to make sandwiches during the upcoming summer months in McPhail Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 pm. Please join us May 27 and June 10 and 24. No experience is necessary, and you’ll be home within an hour!

Our sandwiches are delivered to Kids Meals, a 501(c) non-profit organization which serves over 1200 pre-school children in need of food. It provides free nutritious meals that are delivered to the homes of the children Monday through Friday year-round. Kids Meals partnership with Neighborhood Centers Inc. and Houston Food Bank feeds a child for only 35 cents per meal. Visit www.kidsmealhouston.com to learn more.

Wonder Team Summer Volunteers Needed

Day of Service— Saturday, August 1

The New Covenant Presbytery has called for a weekend of service and celebration in August.
St John’s will participate in the Day of Service on Saturday, August 1. The Mission Ministry Team is working on plans for an indoor service project that will benefit Shearn Elementary School. Stay tuned for more details, and please keep Saturday, August 1 available to participate in this event

Day of Service— Saturday, August 1

Pentecost Offering— Sunday, May 31

The Pentecost Offering provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40% of the offering to support ministry with children-at-risk in their communities.

The General Assembly’s portion provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998 Presbyterians of all ages have raised over $7 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family.

For more information about this offering, point your web browser to pcusa.org/pentecost.

Pentecost Offering— Sunday, May 31

St. John’s Holiday Schedule

St. John’s office and campus will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observation of Memorial Day. St. John’s staff wishes all a safe, restful and enjoyable holiday.

St. John’s Holiday Schedule

Name Tag Sunday - June 7

On Sunday, June 7, St. John’s will hold it’s first "Nametag Sunday." As you walk down the walkway to worship that morning the Evangelism Ministry Team asks that you stop at the table and write your name on the tags provided. Please wear the nametag at worship and during brunch.

Everyone get nervous when they have to address someone they don’t know. Everyone also gets embarrassed when they talk to a person they have known for a while but can’t remember their name. BUT… if the person is wearing a nametag, all nervousness and embarrassment can be avoided. Nametags have the power to "introduce" because the nametag serves as an icebreaker.

On Nametag Sunday, the Evangelism Ministry Team asks you to approach someone you usually do not greet with a friendly hello, say their name, and see how their face lights up. Remember a person’s name is the sweetest sound a person can hear and saying their name makes them feel welcome and appreciated. Stay and hold a conversation, learn about their interests, and hear their life story.

Name Tag Sunday - June 7

Blood Drive - June 7

It is said the difference between sympathy and compassion is that the one who sympathizes sees and feels but does nothing. The one who has compassion sees, feels and then does something about the need.

Jesus asks us to help the sick, and giving blood is one way that even a non-medical person can render a vital medical service. Donated blood saves lives!

Blood Drive
SundayJune 7
Building 2
8 am - 12 Noon

Blood Drive - June 7

Summer Brunches— June 7 @ 11:45 am

The tradition continues — lunch is being served in McPhail Hall this summer! Make sure you stop by McPhail Hall after worship service for some wonderful food and great fellowship during the months of June, July and August. St. John’s Congregational Life/Fellowship Ministry Team will be serving the first brunch on June 7.

Summer Brunches— June 7 @ 11:45 am

Pentecost, May 31

On May 31, Christians around the world will celebrate the Day of Pentecost. It’s often remembered as the church’s birthday. "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability" (Acts 2:1-4, NRSV).

Pentecost Offering

The Pentecost Offering provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40% of the offering to support ministry with children-at- risk in their communities.

The General Assembly’s portion provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998 Presbyterians of all ages have raised over $7 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family.

For more information about this offering, point your web browser to pcusa.org/pentecost.

Pentecost, May 31

St. John’s Holiday Schedule

St. John’s office and campus will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observation of Memorial Day. St. John’s staff wishes all a safe, restful and enjoyable holiday.

St. John’s Holiday Schedule

Sunday Weekly Reminders, May 17

Beacon Assemblers Needed: the newsletter will be assembled Tuesday, May 19, at 12:30 in Room 203. No experience is necessary – on job training provided.

Alarm Test: There will be an alarm test in Buildings l and 2 at 9:15 am (during the Sunday School hour) on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Do not react just be aware!

Memorial Day Schedule: St. John’s office and campus will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.

Presbyterian Women, Tuesday, May 19: All are invited to attend the meeting at 9:30 am for the installation of 2010 officers. The honorarium will also be awarded. Luncheon will follow.

St. John’s Session Meeting, May 21: Please gather in Room 205 at 7:30 pm.

Blood Drive, June 7: Please come and share the gift of life in Building One, 8 am – 12:30 pm. Make sure you get some iron in your diet.

St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday June 6: Bring your favorite breakfast for sharing at 8 am and stay to hear Kathy Roth, a Rehabilitation Clinician with MHMR, who will speak at 8:30 am.

Name Tag Sunday, June 7: Please stop by the table under the walkway and fill out a name tag to wear during worship and the first brunch. Name tags have the power to “introduce” you to someone you don’t know.

Summer Brunches: St. John’s summer tradition begins on June 7 with the Congregational Life/Fellowship Ministry Team serving brunch in McPhail Hall following worship. Everyone is invited to enjoy this wonderful time of fellowship. Come and meet your fellow St. Johners person to person.

Scholarship Application Deadline, June 15: The Myrtis McPhail Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship grant to any active St. John’s member to be used for undergraduate study and/or a technical or trade school. Applications can be picked up in the church office.

Flower Dates Available: St. John’s has l empty flower date on the calendar: November 8. Please contact the church office if you are interested in signing up for this time.

Sunday Weekly Reminders, May 17

St. John's Weekly Calendar, May 17-24

Sunday, May 17
9:00 am Church School
10:05 am Called Session Meeting to receive new members
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Stewardship of Time and Talents
12:00 pm Beacon Deadline
5:00 pm Centering Prayer, Pastor's study
5:00 pm PYF

Monday, May 18
5:00-6:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir

Tuesday, May 19
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Meeting and Luncheon
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, May 20
6:30 pm Walking Together
7:30 pm Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 21
5:30-7:00 pm Brownie Troop, Scout Room
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Session Meeting

Friday, May 25

Saturday, May 26
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group

Sunday, May 24
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer, Pastor's study

St. John's Weekly Calendar, May 17-24

St. John's View this page "Epistle for May 13, 2009"

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Peace, Pastor Jon
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St. John's Presbyterian Church
5020 West Bellfort / Houston, TX 77035
T. 713.723.6262 / F. 713.723-4015 / Email: office.sjpc@gmail.com
Worship Service: Sunday, 10:30 am / Sunday School: 9:00 am
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Mustard Seed Project

Think about the child who cannot afford school books, tutoring classes, or guitar lessons. Imagine the child who does not receive dental care, immunization shots, or medication for depression because his or her parents cannot afford them.

With so many socio-economic issues facing children in the Houston community today, St. John’s would like to empower its members to meet children’s needs and provide a lasting impact on the community. As a result, and as an extension of the Justice for All Children speaker series, Outreach Ministry Team has developed St. John’s 2009 Mustard Seed Project.

For the Mustard Seed Project, several St. John’s members will be granted $100 each to serve an at-risk child, or several children, in his/her community through acts of compassion. "Acts of compassion" can vary from purchasing needed school supplies and healthcare to providing new learning opportunities and legal counsel. The activities in which children are served is determined solely by the participant.

Subject to being awarded a grant, participation is limited to the first 10 who sign up. A sign-up sheet will be located in the narthex through May 31. The 90 day program will begin on June 1, and end on August 31, 2009. A kick-off meeting will be held after church on May 31 in room 205 for all project participants.

Get involved today!

Mustard Seed Project

Election Of Elders To The Class Of 2012

The Nominating Committee is currently looking for members and youth (must be at least 16 years old) to be elected by the congregation. Please provide your suggestions so that we have as wide an input as possible. Duties expected of elders elected to session are the following: Attending session meetings once a month and leading ministry teams that perform various functions of the Church. These ministry teams also meet once a month. Depending on the ministry team, there are also additional duties to be performed. The term of service is 3 years.

We also need members to serve on the McPhail Scholarship Committee (1-three year term), the board of Braes Interfaith Ministries (1-two year term and 1-one year term) and the nominating committee for 2010 (4).

Please write your suggestions (with the designation of position) on a piece of paper and place in the offering plate on Sunday morning or deliver to the church office.

Election Of Elders To The Class Of 2012

St. John's Weekly Calendar, May 10 - 17

Sunday, May 10 - Mother’s Day
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Senior Sunday Reception following worship
5:00 pm Centering Prayer, Pastor's study

Monday, May 11
5:00-6:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00-9:00 pm Parents’ Meeting, Troop 740, McPhail Hall

Tuesday, May 12
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
4:00 pm Memorial Gifts Committee, Room 205
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm St. John’s Book Group

Wednesday, May 13
6:00 pm Wonder Team Sandwich Makers
6:30 pm Walking Together
7:30 pm Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 14
9:30 am Community Bible Study, Building l
5:30-7:00 pm Brownie Troop, Scout Room
6:00 – 9:00 pm Trafton Academy, McPhail Hall
6:30 pm Congregational Life/Fellowship Team Meeting
7:30 Christian Formation, Congregational Life/Caring, Property, Support and Worship Ministry Team Meetings

Friday, May 15

Saturday, May 16
7:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Westbury White Elephant Sale (using our parking lot)
9:00 am-6:00 pm CPR Class, Scout Room, James Ragan

Sunday, May 17
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:30 am Stewardship of Time and Talents
12:00 pm Beacon Newsletter Deadline
5:00 pm Centering Prayer, Pastor's study

St. John's Weekly Calendar, May 10 - 17

St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders, May 10

Wonder Team, Wednesday, May 13: Sandwich makers are needed! Please meet in McPhail Hall at 6 pm to make 300 sandwiches for local children.

Newsletter Articles Needed: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming May/June issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be a part of this issue is Sunday, May 17 at 12 noon.

Sharing Our Parking Lot: St. John’s will be providing overflow parking for the Westbury Giant White Elephant Garage Sale, which will take place on Saturday, May 16 (rain date) at Westbury United Methodist.

Blood Drive, June 7: Mark your calendar.

Summer Brunches: St. John’s summer tradition begins on June 7 with the Congregational Life/Fellowship Ministry Team serving brunch in McPhail Hall following worship. Everyone is invited to enjoy this wonderful time of fellowship. Come and meet your fellow St. Johners person to person.

Scholarship Application Deadline, June 15: The Myrtis McPhail Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship grant to any active St. John’s member to be used for undergraduate study and/or a technical or trade school. Applications can be picked up in the church office.

Flower Dates Available: St. John’s has 3 empty flower dates on the calendar: June 21, October 4 and November 8. Please contact the church office if you are interested in signing up for these times.

St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders, May 10

St. John's Epistle for 6 May 2009

To view this week's Epistle, click on
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work.

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St. John's Presbyterian Church
5020 West Bellfort / Houston, TX 77035
T. 713.723.6262 / F. 713.723-4015 / Email: office.sjpc@gmail.com
Worship Service: Sunday, 10:30 am / Sunday School: 9:00 am
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St. John's Epistle for 6 May 2009

St. John's Weekly Calendar

Sunday, May 3
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer, Pastor's study
5:00 pm PYF
5:30 – 7:30 pm Justice for Children Dinner, Part Three

Monday, May 4
5:00-6:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 pm Evangelism Team Meeting

Tuesday, May 5
9:30 am Presbyterian Women's Circles 1 and 2
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Brown Bag Luncheon: Special Education Advocacy Ministry
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Evening Circle

Wednesday, May 6
10:00 – 11:30 am “Introduction to Special Education Advocacy”- Rm. 205
6:30 pm Walking Together
7:30 pm Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 7
9:30 am Community Bible Study, Buildings 1 and 2
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:00-9:00 pm Mrs. Wagner’s School, McPhail Hall

Saturday, May 9
7:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Life Scan
9:00 am Presbytery Meeting, Woodlands Community Church, The Woodlands

Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Senior Sunday Reception following worship
5:00 pm Centering Prayer, Pastor's study

St. John's Weekly Calendar

Sunday Announcements - May 3, 2009

Special Education Advocacy, Wednesday, May 6: Everyone is invited to learn about becoming a volunteer advocate, partnering with at-risk children and their families and walking with them through the special educational process. Please meet in Room 205 at 10 am to learn more. Contact Suzette Harrel or Ann Hardy for more information.

Life Line Screening, Building One: Have you suffered a broken bone in your hip or spine? Do you feel as if you are getting shorter? If you answer “yes” to either of these questions, you may want to consider being screened for the risk of osteoporosis. We are pleased to offer a Life Line Screening preventive health event, Saturday, May 9, that can be used to detect just such a risk. The osteoporosis screening is not only for women. Of the 10 million Americans who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, 2 million are men. Your health is in your hands, so call 1-888-653-6441, or visit www.lifelinescreening.com, for more information.

Senior Reception, May 10: Please join our three 2009 graduating seniors, Will Harrel, Jarrett Lindsey and Princess Muanza and their families for a special reception in their honor in McPhail Hall following the worship service. If you know of any more graduates, please notify Mary, mary2d@yahoo.com.

Sharing Our Parking Lot: St. John’s will be providing overflow parking for the Westbury Giant White Elephant Garage Sale, which will take place on Saturday, May 16 (rain date) at Westbury United Methodist.

Scholarship Application Deadline, June 15: The Myrtis McPhail Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship grant to any active St. John’s member to be used for undergraduate study and/or a technical or trade school. Applications can be picked up in the church office.

Flower Dates Available: St. John’s has 3 empty flower dates on the calendar: June 21, October 4 and November 8. Please contact the church office if you are interested in signing up for these times.

Sunday Announcements - May 3, 2009

Mike Cole speaks at St. John's

Presbytery Executive, Mike Cole, spoke to the Saturday Breakfast group in the library of St. John's on May 2, 2009. Mike shared his faith journey, showed a video about the work of New Covenant Presbytery and showed a slide show of a mission partners trip to Peru in which he taught Vacation Bible School to several hundred children. Our presbytery is working toward creating a mission partnership with some Presbyterian churches in Peru.

Mike Cole speaks at St. John's