Sunday, May 22, 2011

St. John's Weekly Reminder, May 22

Sign Up Today! New usher teams are forming for June, July, August and September. Sign up for the first, second, third or fourth Sundays. Please speak to Connie Brown if you have questions.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, 5:00 – 6:30 pm: End of the year gathering – Minute to Win Challenges! Join us for some food, fun and fellowship! For questions about PYF please call or email Mary Sterner (713) 723-6262 mary2d@yahoo.com.

Scholarship Application – Curtis Brisch: The intent of the Myrtis McPhail Scholarship Fund is to provide a scholarship grant to any active St. John’s member who wishes to further an academic endeavor. The intent is for the scholarship grant to be used for undergraduate study and/or a technical or trade school and shall be given to the recipient to be used at his/her discretion. To be eligible the applicant must submit a written request in which plans and goals are outlined. Please get an application from the church office to be returned before May 29, 2011.

"Delicious Peace" organic and fair trade coffee: Coffee is now available inside the entrance to Building 2. Help support the coalition of Christian, Jewish and Muslim coffee growers in Uganda. There is Decaf; Light beans and Drip; Dark Roast and Drip. Place payment in the can provided on the top shelf.

Message from the Financial Secretary: When planning your summer vacations, please remember to bring your pledges up-to-date before you leave. It is not too early to start doing this.

Need a Large Print Hymnal? St. John’s has large-print hymnals which are available from our ushers for the Sunday morning service.

“Are the doors locked?” The Property Committee is asking everyone as they leave the campus to ask themselves this important question. Please give the doors an extra pull to make sure the locks are engaged.

Mustard Seed Project for the summer of 2011 is about to begin. Watch for further information and begin thinking of ways you can grow your "seed" money of $100 to help a needy individual or individuals.


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