Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF) got off to a good start with 16
youth and adults present last Sunday evening. We had another dozen
adults at the centering prayer workshop at the same time. We are off
to a good beginning in our Christian Education programs this fall.
Both PYF and Centering Prayer continue this Sunday at 5 pm at the
church.
This Sunday, September 19, Rev. Noelle Damico will preach during
worship and lead a seminar on human trafficking at 3:30 pm in
Fellowship Hall which will kick off "Human Trafficking Awareness Week"
in Houston. We welcome her from New York.
After worship Jane Smith will update the Presbyterian Women on her
work as a missionary in China at a luncheon in Fellowship Hall after
worship.
Our prayers are with one of our youth, a new member by the name of
Michael Rodgers, whose broken ankle bone will need surgery on Friday
morning in order for it to heal properly. Please pray for wisdom for
his surgeon as well as a steady hand, and for perfect healing for
Michael's ankle.
We continue to remember George and Lois in prayer as they battle
cancer. Also remember Frances Stanley at home after back surgery last
Friday. Shirley Boyd's grandson, Alec, has been having some tests run
and we remember him in prayer as well.
Sue Benn requests used tennis shoes to be brought to the church office
by October 17. The shoes will be recycled into playground mulch in a
Girl Scout Silver Award project by Sue's granddaughter Elena.
The following items are needed for the Seaman's Center. All items will
be packed in November and need to fit in a shoebox: Small games; 2011
calendars; Toothpaste; Lip Balm; Deodorant; Nail Clippers; Blank note
cards or postcards.
Remember in prayer our Anchor House Ministry for cancer patients and
their families and if you would like to get involved speak to Sally
Shaw.
During the month of August, Braes Interfaith Ministries served 1295
clients (597 children and 683 adults), 15 of whom were homeless.
Writers and Artists are needed for our Advent Devotional Book. Please
deliver your entry before Sunday, November 7, to Mary Sterner, Room
208, or email office.sjpc@gmail.com. This year we will be writing/
drawing about our favorite Christmas carol, why it is important and
what memories, feelings and emotions are present as we sing or listen
to the carol.
I leave you this week with a thought about serenity from Anthony De
Mello's book "One Minute Wisdom."
"Are there ways for gauging one's spiritual strength?"
"Many."
"Give us one."
"Find out how often you become disturbed in the course of a single
day."
Peace of Christ be with you,
Pastor Jon
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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
