Monday, December 28, 2009
Weekend Meals Volunteers
In January St. John’s Outreach Mission Team will be scheduling the delivery rooster for delivering meals to elderly people who need them. St. John’s delivers on the first Saturday and the second Sunday each month. If you would like to volunteer for this special ministry, please contact Phyllis Freeman.
Flower Calendar
Would you like to dedicate flowers to a loved one? Would you like to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers? It’s easy to do— sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex during the month of January.
St. John’s Breakfast — Saturday, January 9
Do your feet ache, and/or hurt?
Do you have calluses, bunions, corns, etc.?
A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be with us to explain all this good stuff, how to better take care of what holds us up and makes us walk. Come for breakfast at 8 am (We’ll figure that out soon!), and our program will begin at 8:30 am — be sure to bring your feet! If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Do you have calluses, bunions, corns, etc.?
A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be with us to explain all this good stuff, how to better take care of what holds us up and makes us walk. Come for breakfast at 8 am (We’ll figure that out soon!), and our program will begin at 8:30 am — be sure to bring your feet! If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
St. John’s Circles - Tuesday, January 5
All St. John’s ladies are invited to join a women’s Bible study circle of their choice. Circle meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month with two morning circles meeting at 9:30 am and one evening circle at 7:30 pm. The
locations will be listed in the Sunday morning January 3 bulletin, or call the church office, 713-723-6262, for locations and directions.
locations will be listed in the Sunday morning January 3 bulletin, or call the church office, 713-723-6262, for locations and directions.
Braes Interfaith Ministries
January is the time for St. John’s to focus on BIM’s food pantry.
Each of the twelve member congregations of Braes Interfaith Ministries has a month designated to provide food for distribution from the pantry. January is St. John’s month. Monetary donations are greatly welcomed. A $1 donation will purchase $27 worth of groceries at the Houston Food Bank. Please write BIM on the memo line of your check.
Each of the twelve member congregations of Braes Interfaith Ministries has a month designated to provide food for distribution from the pantry. January is St. John’s month. Monetary donations are greatly welcomed. A $1 donation will purchase $27 worth of groceries at the Houston Food Bank. Please write BIM on the memo line of your check.
St. John's Calendar, Dec 27 - Jan 3
Sunday, December 27
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
Monday, December 28
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, December 29
12:00 pm No Staff Meeting
6:30 pm Stay Young Stay Strong
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 30
Thursday, December 31
Offices closed
9:30 pm – 1 am Ghanaian Church, McPhail Hall
Friday, January 1 –
New Year’s Day - Offices closed
Saturday, January 2
Sunday, January 3
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
Monday, December 28
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, December 29
12:00 pm No Staff Meeting
6:30 pm Stay Young Stay Strong
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 30
Thursday, December 31
Offices closed
9:30 pm – 1 am Ghanaian Church, McPhail Hall
Friday, January 1 –
New Year’s Day - Offices closed
Saturday, January 2
Sunday, January 3
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
St. John's Weekly Reminders
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
St. John’s Office Holiday Schedule: St. John’s offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1, for New Year’s.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, January 9: A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be the featured speaker with breakfast served at 8:30 am. Please mark your calendar because January’s breakfast is meeting on the second Saturday of January. If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Betty Smith Memorial Service, Saturday, January 9, 2 pm: Betty’s church family is invited to join her family and friends for a memorial service and reception.
Attention 2009 Ministry Moderators: The Annual Ministry Team Reports are due in the church office by Sunday, January 17. These reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational meeting.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace) At the Living Gift Market there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is outside the church office, Building II.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
St. John’s Office Holiday Schedule: St. John’s offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1, for New Year’s.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, January 9: A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be the featured speaker with breakfast served at 8:30 am. Please mark your calendar because January’s breakfast is meeting on the second Saturday of January. If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Betty Smith Memorial Service, Saturday, January 9, 2 pm: Betty’s church family is invited to join her family and friends for a memorial service and reception.
Attention 2009 Ministry Moderators: The Annual Ministry Team Reports are due in the church office by Sunday, January 17. These reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational meeting.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace) At the Living Gift Market there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is outside the church office, Building II.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
St. John's The Epistle for December 23, 2009
Dear church members and friends of St. John's,
Our Christmas Eve services are at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on December 24.
Who will you bring with you?
The 6 p.m. Service features our children and youth through music,
drama and dance as they express the meaning of this holy night in
their own unique fashion. The 11 p.m. Service will feature violin,
organ, piano, and solos by Mark Swindler as well as a few Christmas
carols and will conclude in candlelight. Both services will be
meaningful expressions of who we are as Christians and Presbyterians.
Unchurched folks are more likely to attend worship on Christmas Eve
than at any other time of year so consider which of your unchurched
friends you may invite to these services. They will appreciate your
invitation.
We will again receive the Christmas Joy Offering during worship this
Sunday. This offering supports the assistance programs of the Board of
Pensions, that provide support to retired and active church workers
and their spouses and families.
Michael Leach will serve as liturgist and Steven Leach will fill the
pulpit. Michael is a Sophomore at Trinity University and Steven is a
Senior at Princeton Theological Seminary. I appreciate their
leadership this Sunday as I will be away that day. I look forward to
seeing you on Christmas Eve or in the new year.
In the meantime, remember in prayer Julia McKisic, Frances Stanley,
Evelyn Weinburger and Lois Krewinghaus who broke her ankle. Also,
remember Bonnie Poole in Manor Place and Sherman Wilson in Brighton
Gardens with a fractured vertebrae in his neck, and the many families
who face this Christmas having lost a job and perhaps even their
homes.
Here is the Christmas story once again, as expressed in Luke's gospel:
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping
watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood
before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they
were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see—
I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is
born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the
Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in
bands of cloth and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the
angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those
whom he favors!" When the angels had left them and gone into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see
this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us."
So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying
in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told
them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the
shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered
them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God
for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
-Luke 2:8-10
I leave you with this beautiful image from the evening lectionary
reading for today, Psalm 17:8, which says: "Guard me as the apple of
the eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings." May that be the
experience of you and you family during this holy season.
Peace of Christ be with you,
Pastor Jon
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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
Monday, December 21, 2009
Flower Calendar
Would you like to dedicate flowers to a loved one?
Would you like to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers?
Would you like to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers?
It's easy to do - sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex in January.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
St. John's will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
St. John's Calendar, December 20 - 27
Sunday, December 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Joy Offering
8:00 am – 12:30 pm Blood Drive
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Presbyterian Women’s Bake Sale
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, December 21
5:00 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, December 22
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
10:00 am Circle Bible Leaders Meeting
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
Offices closed
6:00 pm Christmas Family Program
7:30 – 9:00 pm Ghanaian Church, McPhail Hall
11:00 pm Candlelight Service
Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Offices closed
9:30 am – 1 pm Ghanaian Church – McPhail Hall
Saturday, December 26
Sunday, December 27
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
Christmas Joy Offering
8:00 am – 12:30 pm Blood Drive
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Presbyterian Women’s Bake Sale
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, December 21
5:00 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, December 22
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
10:00 am Circle Bible Leaders Meeting
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
Offices closed
6:00 pm Christmas Family Program
7:30 – 9:00 pm Ghanaian Church, McPhail Hall
11:00 pm Candlelight Service
Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Offices closed
9:30 am – 1 pm Ghanaian Church – McPhail Hall
Saturday, December 26
Sunday, December 27
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
St. John's Weekly Reminders, December 20
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Today, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Blood Drive, Today, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace) At the Living Gift Market, there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is in Building II.
Session Highlights – At their meeting on December 17, your Session:
* Applauded Mary Sterner for achieving the rank of Asso. Educator Certification.
* Sustained the examination of oncoming elders Bill Ehrenstrom and Jenny Glover.
* Approved a Memorandum of Understanding for use of our church facilities with the United Ghanaian New Church Development.
* Approved the pastor to be away from December 26 through January 2.
* Appointed Dave Nelson as our laison to the United Ghanaian New Church Development.
* Thanked the elders who are rotating off the Session after three years of service: Barbara Brisch, Katie Coughlen, Suzette Harrel, and Marie Kutz.
Blood Drive, Today, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace) At the Living Gift Market, there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is in Building II.
Session Highlights – At their meeting on December 17, your Session:
* Applauded Mary Sterner for achieving the rank of Asso. Educator Certification.
* Sustained the examination of oncoming elders Bill Ehrenstrom and Jenny Glover.
* Approved a Memorandum of Understanding for use of our church facilities with the United Ghanaian New Church Development.
* Approved the pastor to be away from December 26 through January 2.
* Appointed Dave Nelson as our laison to the United Ghanaian New Church Development.
* Thanked the elders who are rotating off the Session after three years of service: Barbara Brisch, Katie Coughlen, Suzette Harrel, and Marie Kutz.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
St. John's View this page "Epistle for December 17, 2009"
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Dear church members and friend of the church,
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby in her womb leaped. She
was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out exuberantly,
"Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
And why has this happened to me,
that the mother of my Lord comes to me?
For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting,
the child in my womb leaped for joy. (Luke 1:42-44)
And like the babe in Elizabeth's womb, our heart skips a beat from
sheer joy. We get this feeling about this time every year. Christmas
is coming once again.
Even as we rejoice, know not everyone is able to celebrate Christmas
in good health or good cheer. Our hearts and our prayers are with
Julia McKisic, Bonnie Poole, Frances Stanley, Ava Parker, and Evelyn
Weinburger.
A Presbyterian tradition for almost seventy years, the Christmas Joy
Offering is one of four special offerings designated by the General
Assembly (GA.)
A gift to the Christmas Joy Offering helps the church explore its
partnership with families and individuals throughout their lives. Half
the offering supports racial ethnic schools and colleges where
students can discover their call and develop the skills to respond to
it. The other half supports the assistance programs of the Board of
Pensions, that provide support to retired and active church workers
and their spouses and families.
Now is a good time to get in shape. St. John's "Walking Together"
class meets every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in Room 209 for
approximately 45 minutes. All you need to bring are comfortable
walking shoes.
A "Stay Strong Stay Young" class, for improving bone density and
strength, meets every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30 p.m. in Room
209. All weights are supplied. All are welcome.
This Sunday the Presbyterian Women Bake Sale will help you fill your
freezer for the holidays. The goodies will be in McPhail Hall both
before and after worship on December 20.
This Sunday, December 20, we are hosting a Blood Drive from 8 a.m. –
12:30 p.m. in the Scout Room of Building One. Walk-ins are welcome.
Come to worship God this Sunday as we continue our journey through
Advent. Our Christmas Eve services are at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on
December 24. Who will you bring with you?
Peace of Christ be with you,
Pastor Jon > Home phone: 281-501-3964 | Cell phone: 281-838-5391
St. John's Presbyterian Church
5020 West Bellfort, Houston, TX 77035
Phone 713-723-6262
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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
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wellness Ministry
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly to the coming year. It’s time to reflect on the changes we want (or need to) make. One of the most common resolutions is to add in fitness,
get healthy and lose those extra pounds.
You can make your resolution come true by joining St. John’s fitness ministry. Novice to experienced exercisers are invited to join in the fellowship and fitness classes:
St. John’s “Walking Together” class meets every Monday night at 6:30 pm in Room 209 for approximately 45 minutes. All you need to bring are comfortable walking shoes.
“Stay Strong Stay Young” class, for
improving bone density and strength, meets every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30 pm in Room 209. All weights are supplied.
get healthy and lose those extra pounds.
You can make your resolution come true by joining St. John’s fitness ministry. Novice to experienced exercisers are invited to join in the fellowship and fitness classes:
St. John’s “Walking Together” class meets every Monday night at 6:30 pm in Room 209 for approximately 45 minutes. All you need to bring are comfortable walking shoes.
“Stay Strong Stay Young” class, for
improving bone density and strength, meets every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30 pm in Room 209. All weights are supplied.
Christmas Joy Offering— Sunday, December 20
The Holy Spirit can bring unexpected gifts — that’s the heart of the Christmas Joy Offering — it allows a person the chance to help others with unexpected needs. A Presbyterian tradition for almost seventy years, the Christmas Joy Offering is one of four special offerings designated by the General Assembly (GA.)
A gift to the Christmas Joy Offering helps the church explore its partnership with families and individuals throughout their lives. Half the offering supports racial ethnic schools and colleges where students can discover their call and develop the skills to respond to it. The other half supports the assistance programs of the Board of Pensions, that provide support to retired and active church workers and their spouses and families.
A gift to the Christmas Joy Offering helps the church explore its partnership with families and individuals throughout their lives. Half the offering supports racial ethnic schools and colleges where students can discover their call and develop the skills to respond to it. The other half supports the assistance programs of the Board of Pensions, that provide support to retired and active church workers and their spouses and families.
St. John's Office Holiday Schedule
St. John's office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 24 and December 25, for the Christmas holiday. The office will also be closed Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1, for New Year's.
The staff of St. John's wishes you the merriest Christmas and a new year filled with hope, love and joy!
The staff of St. John's wishes you the merriest Christmas and a new year filled with hope, love and joy!
Holiday Bake Sale
Presbyterian Women Bake SaleSunday, December 20
Fill up your freezer for the holdiays
before or after church
McPhail Hall
St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders, December 13
Time and Talent Surveys: The Support Team Ministry asks that everyone please complete and sign the Time and Talent Sheet in your bulletin today.
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate. Today is the last opportunity to purchase poinsettias.
Presbyterian Women Program and Luncheon, Tuesday, December 15: Come and enjoy Christmas music by Lovie Smith followed by lunch, in McPhail Hall. Everyone is welcome.
PCHAS Christmas Party, Thursday, December 17: St. John’s will host the annual Christmas party for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program in McPhail Hall, 6-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, play games, and provide fellowship with the families. Contact Casondra Brown, 713-721-2908, for more information.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Blood Drive, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Attention Team Moderators: Your end-of-the-year ministry report is due by January 17.
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate. Today is the last opportunity to purchase poinsettias.
Presbyterian Women Program and Luncheon, Tuesday, December 15: Come and enjoy Christmas music by Lovie Smith followed by lunch, in McPhail Hall. Everyone is welcome.
PCHAS Christmas Party, Thursday, December 17: St. John’s will host the annual Christmas party for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program in McPhail Hall, 6-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, play games, and provide fellowship with the families. Contact Casondra Brown, 713-721-2908, for more information.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Blood Drive, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Attention Team Moderators: Your end-of-the-year ministry report is due by January 17.
St. John's Calendar, December 13 - 20
Sunday, December 13 - Third Sunday of Advent
Beacon deadline - Time and Talent Surveys
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Beacon Newsletter Deadline
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, December 14
5:00 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, December 15
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Program and Luncheon
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:00 pm Outreach Team Meeting at the Freemans’
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
9:00 – 12:30 pm Community Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
4:00 – 8:30 pm Presbyterian Children’s Christmas Party, McPhail Hall
6:00 – 7:30 pm Brownie Troop 21151
7:30 pm Session Meeting
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, December 18
Saturday, December 19
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00 am Daisy Troop 21174
Sunday, December 20 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Blood Drive, Building One
Bake Sale , McPhail Hall
9:00 am Church School
9:00 am Bake Sale
10:30 am Worship Service (Christmas Joy Offering)
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 :00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Beacon deadline - Time and Talent Surveys
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Beacon Newsletter Deadline
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, December 14
5:00 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, December 15
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Program and Luncheon
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:00 pm Outreach Team Meeting at the Freemans’
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
9:00 – 12:30 pm Community Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
4:00 – 8:30 pm Presbyterian Children’s Christmas Party, McPhail Hall
6:00 – 7:30 pm Brownie Troop 21151
7:30 pm Session Meeting
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, December 18
Saturday, December 19
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00 am Daisy Troop 21174
Sunday, December 20 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Blood Drive, Building One
Bake Sale , McPhail Hall
9:00 am Church School
9:00 am Bake Sale
10:30 am Worship Service (Christmas Joy Offering)
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 :00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Thursday, December 10, 2009
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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
Monday, December 7, 2009
Blood Drive - December 20
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!
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, December 20
Building II
Sunday, December 20
8 am - 12 Noon
BAKE SALE!
Delicious homemade goodies will be for sale in McPhail Hall from 8 am until after worship (or as long as they last!) on Sunday morning, December 20. Don’t miss this chance to take home some very special items for your holiday meals.
St. John's Weekly Reminders, December 6
Time and Talent Surveys: The Support Team Ministry asks that everyone please complete and sign the Time and Talent Sheet in your bulletin. They will be collected today.
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming December 2009/January 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
PCHAS Christmas Party, Thursday, December 17: St. John’s will host the annual Christmas party for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program in McPhail Hall, 6-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, play games, and provide fellowship with the families. Contact Casondra Brown, 713-721-2908, for more information.
Blood Drive, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, December 24: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Celebrate the season with your St. John’s family.
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming December 2009/January 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
PCHAS Christmas Party, Thursday, December 17: St. John’s will host the annual Christmas party for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program in McPhail Hall, 6-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, play games, and provide fellowship with the families. Contact Casondra Brown, 713-721-2908, for more information.
Blood Drive, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, December 24: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Celebrate the season with your St. John’s family.
St. John's Calendar, December 6 - 13
Sunday, December 6 - Second Sunday of Advent
Advent Festival - Time and Talent Surveys
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 – 8:00 pm Advent Festival, McPhail Hall
Monday, December 7
5:00 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, December 8
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Activity Day
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
1:00 pm Prepare Seafarer’s boxes, Scout Room
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 9
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall
7:30 pm Christian Team Formation Team Meeting
Thursday, December 10
9:00 – 12:30 pm Community Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
7:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Support and Worship Team Meetings
Friday, December 11
Saturday, December 12
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
11:00 am Caring Team Meeting, Marie Kutz’s home
Sunday, December 13 – Third Sunday of Advent
Beacon Deadline - Time and Talent Surveys
Draft day for committee members
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Advent Festival - Time and Talent Surveys
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 – 8:00 pm Advent Festival, McPhail Hall
Monday, December 7
5:00 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, December 8
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Activity Day
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
1:00 pm Prepare Seafarer’s boxes, Scout Room
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 9
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall
7:30 pm Christian Team Formation Team Meeting
Thursday, December 10
9:00 – 12:30 pm Community Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
7:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Support and Worship Team Meetings
Friday, December 11
Saturday, December 12
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
11:00 am Caring Team Meeting, Marie Kutz’s home
Sunday, December 13 – Third Sunday of Advent
Beacon Deadline - Time and Talent Surveys
Draft day for committee members
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Friday, December 4, 2009
St. John's Arrangements for Betty Smith
Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Betty Smith who died at
home surrounded by her family on this snowy morning in Houston.
Visitation for the public and her church family will be on Wednesday,
December 9, from 5-7 pm at Miller Funeral Home at 7723 Beechnut
Street. In addition, the family invites you to a Memorial Service for
Betty Smith on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 2 pm in the sanctuary of
St. John's Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow in
Fellowship Hall.
home surrounded by her family on this snowy morning in Houston.
Visitation for the public and her church family will be on Wednesday,
December 9, from 5-7 pm at Miller Funeral Home at 7723 Beechnut
Street. In addition, the family invites you to a Memorial Service for
Betty Smith on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 2 pm in the sanctuary of
St. John's Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow in
Fellowship Hall.
Click on http://groups.google.com/group/st-johns-presbyterian-church/web/arrangements-for-betty-smith
- 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
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Session Committee Assignments 2010
Administration-Personnel Committee
Brad Urquhart & Franklin Caspa
Finance-Stewardship Committee
Jo Ann Golden & Lindsey Sen-Roy
Caring Committee
Mary Hughes
Christian Education Committee
Bill Ehrenstrom & Aaron Jacobsen
Evangelism Committee
Kathleen Captain
Fellowship Committee
David Nelson
Outreach Committee
Phyllis Freeman, Kathi Roth & Jenny Glover
Property Committee
George Dobbin & Matt Kattner
Worship Committee
Jeane Leach & Lois Stowell
St. John's View this page "Epistle for December 2, 2009"
Click on http://groups.google.com/group/st-johns-presbyterian-church/web/epistle-for-december-2-2009
- or copy & paste it into your browser's address bar if that doesn't
work.
- 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
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Presbyterian Women’s Bake Sale – December 20
Delicious homemade goodies will be for sale in McPhail Hall from 8 am until after worship (or as long as they last!). Don’t miss this chance to take home some very special items for your holiday meals.
Advent Festival - this Sunday, December 6
Advent is a time to look forward to Christmas, and it is an opportunity to reflect on the reason for the season. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christ, just as we prepare our homes for Christmas. In fact the word "advent" means coming or arrival.
This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. On the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, everyone is invited to St. John’s Advent Festival in Fellowship Hall, 6-8 pm. All ages are invited.
This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. On the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, everyone is invited to St. John’s Advent Festival in Fellowship Hall, 6-8 pm. All ages are invited.
This Week at St. John's, November 29 - December 6
Sunday, November 29 - First Sunday of Advent
Advent Devotional Booklets distributed
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service – Hanging of the Greens
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm No Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Monday, November 30
5:00 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, December 1
9:30 am Circles 1 and 2
11:30 am – l:30 pm Brown Bag Luncheon: Special Education Advocacy Ministry, Rm. 209
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Evening Circle
Wednesday, December 2
6:00 – 9:00 pm Coppertree Homeowners Assn., McPhail Hall
Thursday, December 3
6:00 pm Brownie Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, December 4
Saturday, December 5
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 am Daisy (Girl Scout ) Troop 21174
Sunday, December 6 – Second Sunday of Advent
Advent Festival
9:00 am Church School 10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
6:00 – 8:00 pm Advent Festival
Advent Devotional Booklets distributed
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service – Hanging of the Greens
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm No Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Monday, November 30
5:00 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, December 1
9:30 am Circles 1 and 2
11:30 am – l:30 pm Brown Bag Luncheon: Special Education Advocacy Ministry, Rm. 209
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Evening Circle
Wednesday, December 2
6:00 – 9:00 pm Coppertree Homeowners Assn., McPhail Hall
Thursday, December 3
6:00 pm Brownie Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, December 4
Saturday, December 5
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 am Daisy (Girl Scout ) Troop 21174
Sunday, December 6 – Second Sunday of Advent
Advent Festival
9:00 am Church School 10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
6:00 – 8:00 pm Advent Festival
Sunday Weekly Reminders, November 29
Circles, Tuesday, December 1: Circle 1, 9:30 am, Louise Cherry, chair, and Circle 2, 9:30 am, Linda Dyson, chair, will meet at Betty Smith’s, 3742 Durness Way. Night Circle 7:30 pm, Kathleen Captain, chair, will meet at church, Lindsey Sen-Roy hostess.
St. John’s Breakfast, December 5, 8:00 am –Program will be Christmas carols, accompanied by Dave Barry, from Johnny Dyson’s band. We will also have a short homily from Jon about “Following the Bethlehem Star.”
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming December 2009/January 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, December 24: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Celebrate the season with your St. John’s family.
St. John’s Breakfast, December 5, 8:00 am –Program will be Christmas carols, accompanied by Dave Barry, from Johnny Dyson’s band. We will also have a short homily from Jon about “Following the Bethlehem Star.”
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming December 2009/January 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, December 24: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Celebrate the season with your St. John’s family.
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