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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
