Monday, July 27, 2009
Summer and the Seamen’s Boxes
Parking Lot Closed!
Parking Lot Closed!
St. John’s Book Group
The only requirement is a love of books and reading!
St. John’s Book Group
St. John's Weekly Reminders, July 26
Are you missing kitchen cooking ware? Items left in St. John’s kitchen can be found on the table in the back of McPhail Hall.
Pictorial Directory Pictures: Please sign up to have your pictures taken for our new directory, today, Sunday, July 26. Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19, 2:15 to 8:40 pm. Please contact Elaine DeSouza or Marie Kutz with any questions.
St. John’s Book Group, Tuesday July 28: Please join St. John’s readers as they begin to explore their new book, A History of God, by Karen Armstrong. Everyone is invited to join the discussion beginning at 7:30 pm. The only requirement is a love of reading! Books are available in the church office.
Presbytery Day of Service, August 1: St. John’s will work at Shearn Elementary School, 9802 Stella Link, 8 am – 3 pm. Workers are needed to organize the teachers’ workroom, catalog books in the library and cover hallway and classroom bulletin boards. See you there on Saturday!
Thanksgiving Coffee Project: Certified organic and fair trade coffee, grown by the Peace Kawomera (Delicious Coffee) Cooperative of Uganda, is available for sale during brunch in McPhail Hall. The Cooperative is made up 750 + small scale farmers and their families from three faiths: Jews, Christians and Muslims. This coffee makes wonderful presents for friends and families!
Coming Highlights: Presbyterian Night at Minute Maid Park, August 22; Backpack Blessing, August 23; Rally Day, Blood Drive and first Presbyterian Youth (PYF) meeting, August 30; St. John’s Breakfast, September 12; Mary Marcotte presentation for Presbyterian Women 2009-2010 Bible study, September 13; Johnny Dyson Band’s Your Kind of Music, 40 Years of Popular Music for Listening and Dancing, September 20.
St. John's Weekly Reminders, July 26
St. John's Weekly Calendar July 26 - August 1
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service11:45 am Brunch: Congregational Pot Luck
Monday, July 27
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, July 28
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
1:30 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Book Group
Wednesday, July 29
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:30 pm No Chancel Choir – will resume in September
Saturday, August 1
8:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Shearn Elementary
Sunday, August 2
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch by Chancel Choir
St. John's Weekly Calendar July 26 - August 1
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
August 1: Day of Service
THE VISION: To blanket every community in our presbytery with acts of service and compassion by involving every one of our congregations in adopting a project.
As part of this Day of Service for Houston, St. John’s Mission Ministry Team has scheduled a work day at Shearn Elementary School, 9802 Stella Link, only 2 miles away from St. John’s. Mark your calendars for August 1, 8 am – 3 pm. We will organize the teachers’ workroom, catalog books in the library and cover hallway and classroom bulletin boards. All work will be inside! If you have any questions, call Kathie, 713-283-0098.
August 1: Day of Service
Parking Lot Closed
Parking Lot Closed
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Delicious Peace Coffee — Peace Kawomera Cooperative
In 2004 JJ Keki, a Ugandan Jew, created the Peace Kawomera Cooperative. Mr. Keki traveled on foot, knocking on each of his neighbors’ doors, Jews, Christians and Muslins, asking all to put aside their differences. This community of coffee farmers was struggling to make a living. Now the farmers sell directly to the Thanksgiving Coffee Company. This has enabled farmers to send their children to school, afford health care, start savings accounts and reinvest in their farms.
The Peace Kawaomera Co-op is made up of 750+ small-scale farmers and their families and has a strong leadership with all three faiths serving on the executive board.
The Thanksgiving Coffee Company motto is "Not Just a Cup — but a "Just" Cup of Coffee."
The co-op’s future depends on selling it’s coffee. The certified organic and fair trade coffee can be purchased during summer brunches.
Delicious Peace Coffee — Peace Kawomera Cooperative
St. John’s Book Group -Tuesday, July 28
St. John’s Book Group -Tuesday, July 28
Presbyterian Night at Minute Maid Park— Saturday, August 22
The ticket prices are reduced for this event. Check the prices by logging on to www.astros.com/presbyterian. Two dollars from each ticket sold will benefit the Presbytery of New Covenant.
Presbyterian Night at Minute Maid Park— Saturday, August 22
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS)— Casondra Brown
I would like to tell you about two volunteer opportunities that are available with the Houston Child and Family Program. I am hoping to expand my client base by asking trained and qualified volunteers to perform a variety of services on an irregular basis. The volunteers must be flexible in their schedules; willing to use their personal vehicle for voluntary transporting of clients; able to take direction and supervision from the Child and Family Specialist; be discreet in their behavior and dress; possess the ability to keep information confidential; and attend an 8-hour training session.
1. Administrative/Family Aid Volunteer: Driving clients to appointments with doctors or counselors. Supervising children during parenting classes. Organizing events. Working in the office with client files
2. Professional Service Volunteer-Pro-bono Legal Service: Be willing to provide legal consultation to clients in need. Assist in helping clients understand rights in various situations. Represent clients in court for various situations.
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer requirements and stipulations, please contact me (713-721-2908). Thank you.
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS)— Casondra Brown
St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders
Congregational Brunch, Next Sunday: On the last Sunday in July St. John’s congregation will be bringing food to share. Drinks will be provided.
Are you missing kitchen cooking ware? Items left in St. John’s kitchen can be found on the table in the back of McPhail Hall.
Pictorial Directory Pictures: Please sign up to have your pictures taken for our new directory under the walkway, next Sunday. Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19, 2:15 to 8:40 pm. Please contact Elaine DeSouza or Marie Kutz with any questions.
St. John’s Book Group, Tuesday July 28: Please join St. John’s readers as they begin to explore their new book, A History of God, by Karen Armstrong. Everyone is invited to join the discussion beginning at 7:30 pm. The only requirement is a love of reading! Books are available in the church office.
Presbytery Day of Service, August 1: St. John’s will work at Shearn Elementary School, 9802 Stella Link, 8 am – 3 pm. Workers are needed to organize the teachers’ workroom, catalog books in the library and cover hallway and classroom bulletin boards. Contact St. John’s Mission Ministry Team for more information.
Mustard Seed Project Request: One of the ongoing Mustard Seed projects is the collection of children’s books for ages 2 – 6 for Small Steps Nurturing Center. The teachers will visit each child in his/her home and give each child a book. If you have books appropriate for ages 2-6 that you would like to donate, please contact Kay Greer at 713-721-1724 or kaygreer@att.net, or deliver them to the church office.
Coming Highlights: Presbyterian Night at Minute Maid Park, August 22; Backpack Blessing, August 23; Rally Day, Blood Drive and first Presbyterian Youth (PYF) meeting, August 30; St. John’s Breakfast, September 12; Mary Marcotte presentation for Presbyterian Women 2009-2010 Bible study, September 13; Johnny Dyson Band’s Your Kind of Music, 40 Years of Popular Music for Listening and Dancing, September 20.
St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders
St. John's Weekly Calendar, July 19 - 25
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch by Bell Choir
Monday, July 20
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 No Bell Choir
Tuesday, July 21
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
1:30 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, July 22
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, July 23
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
Friday, July 24
Saturday, July 25
8:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
12:00 – 5 pm Court of Honor, Troop 740
5:15 pm Wedding, Sanctuary
Sunday, July 26
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch: Congregational Potluck
St. John's Weekly Calendar, July 19 - 25
Monday, July 13, 2009
St. John's Memorial Service for Charlie Sechrengost
Charlie Sechrengost, in the sanctuary at St. John's Presbyterian
Church on Saturday, July 18, at 2:00 P.M and a reception in McPhail
Hall after the service.
-St. John's Office
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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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Sunday, July 5, 2009
St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders, July 5
Attention Ministry Team Members: All team members please check with your chairs concerning your summer meeting schedule. Many of the traditionally held meetings in July and August have been cancelled or moved to a different time.
September 20 Event: A special musical program, “Your Kind of Music,” featuring 40 years of popular music by the Johnny Dyson Band in McPhail Hall has been scheduled for Sunday, September 20. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great fun event!
Project Update: The Mustard Seed Project kicked off at the beginning of the month with nine participants: Kay Greer, Mary Sterner, Michael and Felicity Bisase, Mark and Shannon DeSouza, Lynne Parsons, Ann Hardy, and Jennifer Durand. For the Project, one person has chosen to collect English and Spanish children’s books, another is collecting donations for the Covenant House (a home for run-away youth), and yet another person is using the grant money to provide aptitude testing for a troubled youth. Thank you to these participants who are giving of themselves and their time! There is still room for one more participant. If you are interested in participating in the Mustard Seed Project, please contact Jennifer Durand at 713-726-0425.
A Big Thank You: The Property Team would like to thank everyone who helped moved the pew from Room 205 to its new home, the Scout Room.
MIREMBE KAWOMERA – (Delicious Peace): A new order of Delicious Peace coffee has arrived and will be available at brunch. We are helping an Interfaith Coffee Co-Op in Uganda.
St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders, July 5
St. John's Weekly Calendar, July 5 - July 11
Sunday, July 5
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:30 am Congregational Meeting
11:45 am Brunch by Caring Committee
Monday, July 6 Church Offices Closed
5:00-6:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm NO “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm No Bell Choir
Tuesday, July 7
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
11:30 am Brown Bag Lunch, Special Educational Advocacy Ministry, Room 209
1:30 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, July 8
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall
6:30 pm “Walking Together” 7:30 pm Chancel ChoirThursday, July 9
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Worship Team Ministry and Christian Formation meetings
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
8:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
Sunday, July 12
Presbyterian Youth Mission Trip
9:00 am Church School
11:45 am Brunch by Property Ministry
St. John's Weekly Calendar, July 5 - July 11
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
St. John's View this page "Epistle for July 1, 2009"
patriotic hymns and enjoy brunch in Fellowship Hall after worship.
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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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