Monday, July 27, 2009

Summer and the Seamen’s Boxes

Its not too early to think about collecting items for St. John’s mission to the Port of Houston and visiting seamen which are delivered in November. During your summer travels please collect those hotel shampoos and lotions.
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Parking Lot Closed!

St. John’s main parking lot (West Bellfort entrance, at the recycling bins) will be closed this week, Monday, July 27 to Friday, August 2 for resealing. Please use the small parking lot located next to the Sanctuary (Balmforth Lane entrance) when visiting the church.
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St. John’s Book Group

St. John’s Book Group will being reviewing it’s new book, A History of God by Karen Armstrong, at its July 28th meeting. Everyone is invited to join the book group discussion at 7:30 pm.

The only requirement is a love of books and reading!
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St. John's Weekly Reminders, July 26

Today we welcome to our pulpit The Reverend Mr. Mike Karim. He serves with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) among the International Students and Graduate Students at Rice University and the University of Houston. Although this might break with tradition: Reverend Karim asks that you call him “Mike.”

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.
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St. John's Weekly Calendar July 26 - August 1

Sunday, July 26
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
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

August 1: Day of Service

The Presbytery of New Covenant is mobilizing to hold a Day of Service for Houston and all of our outlying communities. Saturday, August 1 has been set aside as a day to make a difference by getting out into our communities and putting our faith into action.

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.
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Parking Lot Closed

St. John’s main parking lot (West Bellfort entrance, at the recycling bins) will be closed next week, Monday, July 27 to Friday, August 2 for resealing. During next week please use the small parking lot located next to the Sanctuary (Balmforth Lane entrance).
- St. John's Property Ministry

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Delicious Peace Coffee — Peace Kawomera Cooperative

Mirembe Kawomera means "delicious peace" in the Ugandan language Luganda.
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.
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St. John’s Book Group -Tuesday, July 28

St. John’s Book Group will being reviewing it’s new book, A History of God by Karen Armstrong, at its July meeting. Everyone is invited to join the book group discussion at 7:30 pm. The only requirement is a love of books and reading! Copies of the book are available in the church office.
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Presbyterian Night at Minute Maid Park— Saturday, August 22

On August 22 St. John’s youth would like to invite all members to join them for the Presbyterian Night at Minute Maid Park. Car- pooling will be available. The game, Astros playing the Arizona Diamondbacks, will begin at 6:05 pm. To reserve your seat, please contact Mary Sterner by phone at 713-723-6262 or by email at mary2d@yahoo.com.

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.
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Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS)— Casondra Brown

Greetings St. John’s: I want to thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Without you the Houston Child and Family Program with Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services would not be able to provide Christ-centered services to children and families in need.
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.
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St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders

Today we welcome to our pulpit The Reverend Mr. Mike Karim. He serves with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) among the International Students and Graduate Students at Rice University and the University of Houston, Clear Lake. Although this might break with tradition: Reverend Karim asks that you call him, “Mike.”

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.
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St. John's Weekly Calendar, July 19 - 25

Sunday, July 19
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
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Monday, July 13, 2009

St. John's Memorial Service for Charlie Sechrengost

You are invited to a Memorial Service for our long time member,
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

The Church Offices: The office will be closed Monday, July 6.

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.
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St. John's Weekly Calendar, July 5 - July 11

This Week at St. John’s

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
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

St. John's View this page "Epistle for July 1, 2009"

Come to worship this Sunday as we celebrate the 4th of July with
patriotic hymns and enjoy brunch in Fellowship Hall after worship.

Click on http://groups.google.com/group/st-johns-presbyterian-church/web/epistle-for-july-1-2009
- or copy & paste it into your browser's address bar if that doesn't
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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