Monday, February 15, 2010

St. John's Weekly Reminders, February 14

Presbyterian Women’s Program & Luncheon, Tuesday, February 16: All are invited to hear the special speaker, Dr. Melinda Stanley (Ehrenstrom) on “Anxiety.” She is a psychologist and professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. Luncheon follows.

Ash Wednesday Service, February 17, 7 pm: Celebrate the upcoming Lent season with this special worship service.

Mark your calendar, Sunday, February 21, 6 pm: Everyone is invited to a special performance by The Johnny Dyson Band, presenting a unique musical program featuring 40 years of Your Kind of Music for listening and dancing.

February Beacon Newsletter, February 21: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming February/March 2010 to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, February 21, at 12 noon.

Chili Cook-off, Sunday, February 28: A tradition at St. John’s is dressing up in a favorite western outfit and attending the Chili Cook-off to celebrate the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite chili (if possible in a crock pot). Desserts and refreshments will be served. See y’all there.

A Closer Look at Spiritual Disciplines: St. John’s Lent study will begin on Sunday, March 7. We will meet four Sundays in March at 4 pm in Room 205. Throughout the study we will learn about Spiritual Disciplines, Different Disciplines for Different Personalities, and the disciplines of Simplicity and Gratitude. Contact Mary Sterner for information.

Haiti: St. John’s and ChristChurch are now working on filling the third cargo container. Please continue to bring clothing, shoes, non-perishable food items, hygiene products, cloth diapers, blankets, tents and sleeping bags. Also needed are medical supplies, ACE bandages, bandages, gloves, gauze, antibiotic ointment and alcohol pads. If possible please box all items with a generic title (shoes, hygiene supplies, etc.) written on the outside. Please deliver them to McPhail Hall.
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