Organizational Meeting for Men's Group
January 5
11:45 am
Session Room, Building 2
Sunday, December 22, 2013
St. John's Calendar, December 22 - 29
This
Week at St. John’s
Sunday,
December 22 – 4th Sunday of Advent
Coffee and Refreshments served in Room 210
9:00 am Church School
9:45 am Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
9:00 am – 1 pm Ghanaian Special Worship Service, McPhail Hall
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
Coffee and Refreshments served in Room 210
9:00 am Church School
9:45 am Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
9:00 am – 1 pm Ghanaian Special Worship Service, McPhail Hall
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
Monday, December 23
9:30 am
Staff Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
Tuesday,
December 24 Christmas Eve
3:30 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, Christmas Eve Practice
5:00 pm Youth-Led Christmas Eve Service
11:00 pm Candlelight Service
3:30 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, Christmas Eve Practice
5:00 pm Youth-Led Christmas Eve Service
11:00 pm Candlelight Service
Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day
Thursday,
December 26
Church Offices Closed
Saturday,
December 28
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
December 22 Insert Reminders
St. John’s Holiday Schedule: The church offices will be closed
Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 1.
Sock Trees: Help decorate our Christmas Sock Trees in their holiday
finery in
December with newborn through kindergarten size socks. Presbyterian Women will deliver them to the House of Tiny Treasures and Small Steps Nurturing Center.
December with newborn through kindergarten size socks. Presbyterian Women will deliver them to the House of Tiny Treasures and Small Steps Nurturing Center.
Presbyterian Women
Bible Study, Tuesday, January 7: The PW Circle will meet Tuesday in Room
205 studying Lesson 5,God Provides
(Exodus 15:22-18:27). All women are invited to join the Bible study, led by
Rev. Linda Herron, from 9:30 – 11 am.
All-Committee Day,
Saturday, January 11: Gather in McPhail Hall at 8:30 am for a continental
breakfast followed by committee meetings. The January 2014 Session meeting will
follow.
Annual Meeting of the
Congregation, January 12: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational
Corporation meeting following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
Flower Calendar: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in
the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for
2014.
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Poinsettias
given in memory:
Michael
Alexander in memory of his wife, Barbara;
Lynne and Jim Austin in memory of our parents;
Tom and Claire MacAdam in memory of our parents;
Kathy Roth in memory of Evelyn and Al Weinberger;
Diane McOmie in memory of Rulon and Betty McOmie;
Barbara Brisch in memory of her husband, Curtis;
Lynne and Jim Austin in memory of our parents;
Tom and Claire MacAdam in memory of our parents;
Kathy Roth in memory of Evelyn and Al Weinberger;
Diane McOmie in memory of Rulon and Betty McOmie;
Barbara Brisch in memory of her husband, Curtis;
Barbara Brisch in
memory of Chuck and Louise Urbaniak.
Poinsettias
given in honor:
Tom and Claire MacAdam in honor of their parents;
Diane McOmie in honor of Vivian Ivy;
Bob and Pat Stanley in honor of Vivian Ivy;
Bob and Pat Stanley in honor of the Ehrenstrom family.
Tom and Claire MacAdam in honor of their parents;
Diane McOmie in honor of Vivian Ivy;
Bob and Pat Stanley in honor of Vivian Ivy;
Bob and Pat Stanley in honor of the Ehrenstrom family.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
December 24 Christmas Eve Schedule
Join us on December 24 as
St. John's celebrate the season with 2 services:
5 pm -Youth-led
11 pm - Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Poinsettias
Poinsettias
given in memory:
Michael
Alexander in memory of his wife, Barbara;
Lynne and Jim Austin in memory of our parents;
Tom and Claire McAdam in memory of our parents;
Kathy Roth in memory of Evelyn and Al Weinburger;
Diane McOmie in memory of Rulon and Betty McOmie;
Barbara Brisch in memory of her husband, Curtis;
Lynne and Jim Austin in memory of our parents;
Tom and Claire McAdam in memory of our parents;
Kathy Roth in memory of Evelyn and Al Weinburger;
Diane McOmie in memory of Rulon and Betty McOmie;
Barbara Brisch in memory of her husband, Curtis;
Barbara Brisch in
memory of Chuck and Louise Urbaniak.
Poinsettias given in honor:
Tom and Claire McAdam in honor of their parents;
Diane McOmie in honor of Vivian Ivy.
Tom and Claire McAdam in honor of their parents;
Diane McOmie in honor of Vivian Ivy.
Sunday December 15 Bulletin Reminders
Presbyterian Youth
Fellowship, December 15: All youth grades 6-12 are welcome to join the
Sunday meeting; 5 – 6:30 pm. Emphasis of today’s meeting is the Christmas
Eve Family Service and the skit for the Christmas message. Please contact
Mary Sterner, mary2d@yahoo.com for more information.
Eve Family Service and the skit for the Christmas message. Please contact
Mary Sterner, mary2d@yahoo.com for more information.
Christmas Musical Program, Tuesday, December 17: Everyone is
invited to the Sanctuary at 10 am for pianist Alina Klimaszewska’s program. A
reception will be
held after the program in McPhail Hall. Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.
held after the program in McPhail Hall. Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.
Ghanaian Special Worship Service, December 22, McPhail Hall: The
United Ghanaian Presbyterian Church will be in McPhail Hall, 9 am – 1 pm, for a
special service in honor of the visiting Moderator of the Conference of
Ghanaian Presbyterian Churches (North America ).
Coffee and refreshments will be served in
Room 210.
Christmas Joy
Offering: For more than 70 years, Presbyterians have given generously at
Christmas to support the unmet needs of families who have devoted their lives
to the mission of the PC(USA). Envelopes are in the fellowship book.
Weekly Schedule: December 15 - 22
Sunday,
December 15 Healing Service & 3rd Sunday of Advent
9:00 amChurch School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
12:00 pm Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Circle Bible Study
Lesson Four, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21).
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
7:30 pmGhanaian Church
9:00 am
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
12:00 pm Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Circle Bible Study
Lesson Four, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21).
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
7:30 pm
Monday, December 16
9:30 am
Staff Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
Tuesday, December 17
10:00 am Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Program, Sanctuary
Reception to follow in McPhail Hall
Wednesday, December 18
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Saturday,
December 21
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday,
December 22 – 4th Sunday of Advent
Coffee and Refreshments will be served in Room 210
9:00 am Church School
9:45 am Children &Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
9:00 am – 1 pm Ghanaian Special Worship Service, McPhail Hall
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
Coffee and Refreshments will be served in Room 210
9:00 am Church School
9:45 am Children &Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
9:00 am – 1 pm Ghanaian Special Worship Service, McPhail Hall
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Aramco HALF Marathon - John Freeman
I am running in the Aramco Half Marathon in January 2014, in support of Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services. Please sponsor me by donating to PCHAS.
You can donate on my RUN FOR A REASON web page. Go to the PCHAS web site (pchas.org) and click on the Houston Marathon/RUN FOR A REASON button on the lower left side. This will take you to the PCHAS/Run for a Reason web page, where you will see a list of fundraisers scrolling on the right side. Click on my name and this will take you to my web site where you can donate to support PCHAS.
Alternately, you can go directly to my website: http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/Donate/PersonalPage.cfm?MID=9113&CRID=35.
— Please help me help PCHAS!
Thanks much, John Freeman
Thanks much, John Freeman
Need help navigating the web site? Come to Room 208
Monday through Wednesday and Sunday for help.
December 8, Sunday Insert Highlights
Presybterian Youth
Fellowship, December 8: All youth grades 6-12 are welcome to join the
Sunday meeting; 5 – 6:30 pm. Emphasis of today’s meeting is the Christmas Eve
Family Service and the skit for the Christmas message. Please contact Mary
Sterner, mary2d@yahoo.com for more information.
Seafarers Christmas Caroling, December 14: This is the “last chance – only a few spaces left.”
Please contact Clair MacAdam, csweatt@swbell.net/713-729-2470, if you are
interested.
Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study, December 15: Please meet at 12
noon in
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21). All women are invited. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21). All women are invited. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.
Poinsettia Sign-up
sheet in the Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Christmas Eve
Services by purchasing a poinsettia ($10 each) from Brookwood Community Center
Sock Trees: Help decorate our Christmas Sock Trees in their holiday
finery in December with newborn through kindergarten size socks. Presbyterian Women will deliver them to the House
of Tiny Treasures and Small
Steps Nurturing
Center
Christmas Joy
Offering: For more than 70 years, Presbyterians have given generously at
Christmas to support the unmet needs of families who have devoted their lives
to the mission of the PC(USA). Envelopes are in the fellowship book.
Weekly Calendar, December 8 - 15, 2013
Sunday,
December 8, 2nd Sunday of Advent
9:00 am Church School
9:00 am Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, McPhail Hall
9:45 am Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
11:45 am Catered Barbecue Brunch in honor of Betty Nelson, McPhail Hall
1:00 – 2:30 pm Betty Nelson Memorial Service
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
9:00 am Church School
9:00 am Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, McPhail Hall
9:45 am Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
11:45 am Catered Barbecue Brunch in honor of Betty Nelson, McPhail Hall
1:00 – 2:30 pm Betty Nelson Memorial Service
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
Monday, December 9
9:15 am
Staff Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting
Tuesday,
December 10
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
7:30 pm New Church Officer Training
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
7:30 pm New Church Officer Training
Wednesday,
December 11
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
6:30 pm Caring/Fellowship Committee Meeting
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm New Church Officer Training
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
6:30 pm Caring/Fellowship Committee Meeting
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm New Church Officer Training
Thursday,
December 12
8:00 am – 12:00
pm Community Bible Study
Saturday,
December 14
7:00 am Pancake Breakfast, Boy Scouts, McPhail Hall
7:00 am Pancake Breakfast, Boy Scouts, McPhail Hall
9:00 am
Women’s Bible Small Group
5:30 pm Caroling, Seamen’s Center
5:30 pm Caroling, Seamen’s Center
Sunday,
December 15 Healing Service & 3rd Sunday of Advent
9:00 amChurch School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
12:00 pm Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Circle Bible Study
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
9:00 am
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
12:00 pm Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Circle Bible Study
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Memorial Service: Betty Nelson
Betty Nelson died December 1 in Galveston after spending the day and evening with her children and grandchildren. She died peacefully in her sleep.
Her memorial service will be this Sunday, December 8, at 1 pm in the sanctuary with a reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.
St. John's Breakfast - Sunday, December 7
Everyone is invited. Breakfast will be a potluck, so please bring your favorite breakfast item to share. The program, beginning at 8:30, will feature holiday music from our own St. John's youth musicians, plus readings and poetry.
Friends are welcome!
Monday, December 2, 2013
December 1 - Sunday Insert Reminders
Advent Celebration: The Advent
Booklets, Elements of Advent by Ron
Glusenkamp, can be picked up in the Narthex, beginning today, the First Sunday
of Advent.
Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study, December 3: Please meet at 9:30
am in
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21). All women are invited. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21). All women are invited. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.
Presbytery Annual Christmas Open House, Thursday, December 5:
Everyone is invited to the Presbytery (1110 Lovett Blvd.) Open House, 11 am – 2
pm. RSVP to Patricia Brantley by December
2 (713-526-2585 or pbrantley@pbyofnewcovenant.org).
St. John’s Breakfast -
Saturday, December 7, 8 am, McPhail Hall. Everyone is invited. Breakfast
will be a potluck, so please bring your favorite breakfast item to share. The
program will feature holiday music from our own St. John’s young musicians, plus
readings and poetry. Program assisted by Johnny Dyson. Friends are welcome!
Children/Youth Choir
News, December 8 Rehearsals: We will have two rehearsals next Sunday, 9:45
am in the Sanctuary, and 11:45 am in Room 209. We will be practicing our
Christmas music.
Sights, Sounds and
Smells of Christmas, December 8: All ages are invited to McPhail Hall
during the Sunday school time (9 – 10:30 am) for a special program sponsored by
the Christian Education Committee.
Poinsettia Sign-up
sheet in the Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Christmas Eve
Services by purchasing a poinsettia ($10 each) from Brookwood Community Center.
All poinsettias can be taken home after the Christmas Eve service.
Sock Trees: Help decorate our Christmas Sock Trees in their holiday
finery in December with newborn through kindergarten size socks. Presbyterian Women will deliver them to the House
of Tiny Treasures and Small Steps Nurturing Center.
Celebrating the
Season, Tuesday, December 24: Our services on Christmas Eve will be at 5
pm, youth-led service, and 11 pm, candlelight service with Rev. Linda Herron.
Weekly Schedule: December 1 - 8
This Week at
St. John’s
Sunday, December 1 Blood Drive
1st Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1 Blood Drive
1st Sunday of Advent
8:00 am
– 12 pm Blood Drive , Room 209
9:00
am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Sign the Doorposts
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Sign the Doorposts
Monday, December 2
9:15 am
Staff Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:00 pm Bells
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:00 pm Bells
Tuesday,
December 3
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday,
December 4
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 – 9:00 pm Coppertree Association Meeting, McPhail Hall
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm Session Meeting
6:00 – 9:00 pm Coppertree Association Meeting, McPhail Hall
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm Session Meeting
Thursday,
December 5
11:00 am – 2:00
pm Presbytery of New Covenant Open House
Saturday,
December 7
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
9:00 am
Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday,
December 8
2nd Sunday of Advent
Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas Program
2nd Sunday of Advent
Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas Program
9:00
am Church School
9:00 am Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, McPhail Hall
9:45 am Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
9:00 am Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, McPhail Hall
9:45 am Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
Sign the Doorposts Photo Album
St. John's members signed the doorposts of our new duplexes for the Single Parent Family Ministry on Sunday, December 2. Click on the link: Sign the Doorpost Photo Album
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
December 1 - Sign the Doorposts
Single Parent Family Ministry Si
gn the Doorposts
gn the Doorposts
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Celebrating Living Gift Market
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St. John's Holiday Schedule
November 24 Sunday Insert Highlights
November/December
Beacon Newsletter is available for pick-up in the Narthex
and on the coffee table outside the church office.
and on the coffee table outside the church office.
Come to Room 209, 8 am – 12 noon.
Sign the Doorposts, Sunday, December 1: After worship we will walk to the construction site and sign the doorposts of the houses with our names, scripture verses and prayers for those who will live in the houses.
Advent Celebration: The Advent
Booklets, Elements of Advent by Ron
Glusenkamp, can be picked up in the Narthex on December 1, the First Sunday of
Advent.
Sock Trees: Help decorate our Christmas Sock Trees in their holiday
finery beginning on December 1, with newborn through kindergarten size socks.
Presbyterian Women will deliver them
to the House of Tiny Treasures and Small
Steps Nurturing
Center
Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study, December 3: Please meet at 9:30
am in
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21).
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21).
Sights, Sounds and
Smells of Christmas, December 8: All ages are invited to McPhail Hall
during the Sunday school hour (9 – 10:30 am) for a special program sponsored by
the Christian Education Committee.
Poinsettia Sign-up
sheet in the Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Christmas Eve
Services by purchasing a poinsettia ($10 each) from Brookwood Community Center
November 24 - December 1 Church Calendar
This
Week at St. John
Sunday, November 24 Living Gift Market
Sunday, November 24 Living Gift Market
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Living Gift Market, McPhail Hall
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Living Gift Market, McPhail Hall
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service, Westbury Baptist Church
Monday, November 25
9:15 am
Staff Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:00 pm Bells
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:00 pm Bells
Tuesday,
November 26
7 am – 4 pm Kitchen Rented
7 am – 4 pm Kitchen Rented
9:30 am
Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
Wednesday
& Thursday, November 27 & 28
Church Offices Closed
Saturday,
November 30
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday,
December 1
1st Sunday ofAdvent
Blood Drive
1st Sunday of
Blood Drive
8:00 am
– 12 pm Blood Drive , Room 209
9:00
am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Sign the Doorposts
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Sign the Doorposts
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
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Christmas Caroling - December 14
Christmas Caroling 
December 14
5:30 - 8 pm
December 14
5:30 - 8 pm
Join us for a Caroling cruise at the Ship Channel, aboard the Sam Houston, as part of our Seafarer’s Ministry.
The Sam Houston motors down and back up the Ship Channel, serenading ships and their crews docked in the Port.
The Sam Houston motors down and back up the Ship Channel, serenading ships and their crews docked in the Port.
RSVP to the church office (713-723-6262) or talk to Linda Dobbin or Claire MacAdam as soon as possible. Space on the boat is going quickly.
Living Gift Market - this Sunday, November 24
The Market transports shoppers around the world by featuring international gifts, food and entertainment. The Market is unique because it offers affordable, socially responsible and handcrafted gifts for the entire family — just in time for the holiday season.
Booths in attendance: 10,000 Villages, Heifer Project, Delicious Peace Coffee, Anchor House, Living Waters for the World and Seafarer’s Ministry . . . just to name a few. (See link for complete catalog below)
Delicious homemade soup will be served.
Silent Auction
Booths in attendance: 10,000 Villages, Heifer Project, Delicious Peace Coffee, Anchor House, Living Waters for the World and Seafarer’s Ministry . . . just to name a few. (See link for complete catalog below)
Delicious homemade soup will be served.
Silent Auction
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Beacon Newsletter
The Beacon Newsletter for November December 2013
Highlights include The Living Gift Market, Blood Drive and Christmas Schedule
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Called Congregational Meeting, November 17
Called
Congregational Meeting
November 17 (following service)
Congregational Meeting
November 17 (following service)
This Sunday the session has called a Congregational Meeting to hear a report from the Nominating Committee who will nominate the following candidates:
Elders: Mary Gaber, Susan Vanderworth,
Bob Hughes, Mary Herlitz
Bob Hughes, Mary Herlitz
Scholarship committee: Lindsey Sen-Roy
2014 Nominating Committee: Kathleen Captain,
Brad Urquhart, Mary Hughes
Brad Urquhart, Mary Hughes
Monday, November 11, 2013
Stewardship Sunday Thank You
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Living Gift Market, November 24
The Market transports shoppers around the world by featuring international gifts, food and entertainment. The Market is unique because it offers affordable, socially responsible and handcrafted gifts for the entire family — just in time for the holiday season. Delicious homemade soup will be served.
Booths in attendance: 10,000 Villages, Heifer Project, Delicious Peace Coffee, Anchor House, Living Waters for the World and Seafarer’s Ministry . . . just to name a few.
Booths in attendance: 10,000 Villages, Heifer Project, Delicious Peace Coffee, Anchor House, Living Waters for the World and Seafarer’s Ministry . . . just to name a few.
Living Waters for the World Mission Trip, November 5 - 13
Please add Léone Tchoconté, Mary Plail Risley and Brad Urquhart to your prayers. They are in Chankom, deep in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, helping to install a water treatment system. They are traveling with members from ChristChurch and St. Philip Presbyterian church. They will be working with local members of the Eterna Roca Iglesia Presbyterian Church.
Adopt-a-family from M.D.Anderson
This is the time of year when MD Anderson adopts families in need to help them have a good Christmas despite receiving cancer treatments. St. John's Women and several others have already donated. If you would also like to donate, you can write a check to MD Anderson "adopt-a-family" and deliver to the church office or give it directly to me (Mary Hughes). Thank you so much for your support of this worthy project. Deadline: December 1
— Mary Hughes
November 10 Sunday Highlights
Welcome
to Stewardship Dedication Sunday today.
Pledge cards are available in the black attendance books.
Pledge cards are available in the black attendance books.
Delicious Peace Coffee:
A new supply of Thanksgiving Peace Coffee has arrived! The coffee can be found
in the bookcase outside the church office, Building 2.
Presbyterian Youth
Fellowship, November 10: All youth, grades 6 -12, are welcome to come to
the 5 pm meeting in McPhail Hall. Today’s focus will be planning the annual
Christmas Eve Family Service and the skit for the Christmas message.
Sandwich Makers
Needed, Wednesday, November 13, 6 pm: Help Houston’s hungry children by
making 300+ sandwiches in McPhail Hall, and we promise you’ll be done in less
than one hour!
Called Congregational
Meeting, November 17: Please remain after Worship next Sunday for the called
congregational meeting to receive the Nominating Committee’s report of the
candidates for the Elder Class of 2016 and members of the 2014 Nominating
Committee.
Presbyterian Bible
Study, Sunday Circle: The Sunday Circle will meet November 17 following
Worship in Room 205 studying Lesson 3, Set
Free by God (Exodus 4:18-13:16). All women are invited to join the Bible
study, led by Rev. Linda Herron.
Beacon Deadline: Please
deliver all Beacon articles for the Holiday December
issue by email, office.sjpc@gmail.com, or bring to room 208. The last chance to
be part of this issue is Sunday, November 17, 12 noon.
Book Group: Our
next book group meeting will be Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 pm. We will
discuss the last two chapters of How God
Became King by NT Wright. Bring your ideas for our next book. Drop-ins are welcome.
Share the Joy of Christmas: You can help make the holiday season
brighter for those families whose members are receiving cancer treatments by
supporting M.D. Anderson’s Adopt-a-Family. If you would like to donate, write a
check to MD Anderson “adopt-a-family” and deliver it to the church office or
give it directly to Mary Hughes.
Community Thanksgiving Service, November 24: The annual service
sponsored by the Southwest Houston Ministerial Association will be held on
Sunday, November 24, at 4 pm, at Westbury
United Methodist
Church 5200 Willowbend Blvd. ).
An offering will be taken to benefit Braes Interfaith Ministries.
This Week at St. John's Nov. 10 - 17
This
Week at St. John’s
Sunday,
November 10 Stewardship Dedication
Sunday
9:00 am
Church School
9:45 am Choir, Children & Youth, Sanctuary
10:30 am Worship Service
11:30 am Stewardship Barbecue Lunch
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
9:45 am Choir, Children & Youth, Sanctuary
10:30 am Worship Service
11:30 am Stewardship Barbecue Lunch
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
Monday, November 11
9:15 am
Staff Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:00 pm Bells
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:00 pm Bells
Tuesday,
November 12
9:30 am
Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
Wednesday,
November 13
12:00 pm
Centering Prayer
6:00 pm “Wonder Team”Sandwich Making, McPhail
Hall
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
6:00 pm “Wonder Team”
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday,
November 14
9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
7:30 pm Christian Education (CE) Meeting
9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
7:30 pm Christian Education (CE) Meeting
Saturday,
November 16
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday,
November 17 Beacon Deadline
9:00 am
Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Congregational Meeting to elect Elders
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
11:45 am Sunday Bible Study Circle
12:00 pm Beacon Newsletter Deadline
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Congregational Meeting to elect Elders
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
11:45 am Sunday Bible Study Circle
12:00 pm Beacon Newsletter Deadline
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Inquirer's Class Invitation
I would like to invite all interested people to join me in an Inquirer's Class in my office on Sunday, November 17 at 4 - 6 pm, followed by a light dinner. We will be finished by 7 pm.
Th
is is an orientation for those who wish to join as a member of St. John's.We will discuss what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what it means to be a member of the Presbyterian Church.
is is an orientation for those who wish to join as a member of St. John's.We will discuss what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what it means to be a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Please let me know if you would like to come or if you have questions. You may reach me by email (burjon@gmail.com) or by phone ( 281-838-5391).
Peace,
Pastor Jon Burnham
Monday, November 4, 2013
News from Braes Interfaith Ministries
We have been aware for several months that the space the resale shop occupies is going to be remodeled by the owner. We were notified recently that we need to vacate the property by December 1.
The Braes Resale Shop will close its doors at the current location on November 23. That will give us several days to empty the shop of the remaining items and fixtures. When we find a suitable location and if funds permit, we can re-open.
Since the Resale Shop also housed our clothing ministry, that must also be suspended. The clothing ministry has been a vital part of our mission for many years, and last year we distributed $57,000 worth of clothing to clients through the resale shop. If you know of a location that would be interested/able to host the clothing ministry until we have a new location for the shop, please let us know.
Things you can do:
►Visit the shop and encourage others to do so.
►If you think you know of a possible location for the shop, please let us know.
►If you are available to help at the shop, let us know.
►Seriously seek the Lord’s guidance in finding a location for the clothing ministry for an interim period.
►If you know of a space to store fixtures or items not sold, please let us know.
►If you can donate funds to the clothing ministry, we would be extremely grateful. We will need start-up funds to open a shop at a new location.
Contact BIM at 713-723-2670 or bimdir@hotmail.com
The Braes Resale Shop will close its doors at the current location on November 23. That will give us several days to empty the shop of the remaining items and fixtures. When we find a suitable location and if funds permit, we can re-open.
Since the Resale Shop also housed our clothing ministry, that must also be suspended. The clothing ministry has been a vital part of our mission for many years, and last year we distributed $57,000 worth of clothing to clients through the resale shop. If you know of a location that would be interested/able to host the clothing ministry until we have a new location for the shop, please let us know.
Things you can do:
►Visit the shop and encourage others to do so.
►If you think you know of a possible location for the shop, please let us know.
►If you are available to help at the shop, let us know.
►Seriously seek the Lord’s guidance in finding a location for the clothing ministry for an interim period.
►If you know of a space to store fixtures or items not sold, please let us know.
►If you can donate funds to the clothing ministry, we would be extremely grateful. We will need start-up funds to open a shop at a new location.
Contact BIM at 713-723-2670 or bimdir@hotmail.com
Sunday Insert Reminders: November 3
Presbyterian Youth
Fellowship, November 3: All youth, grades 6 -12, are welcome to come to the
5 pm meeting in McPhail Hall. Today’s focus will be the beginning preparations
of projects for the Living Gift Market. The money raised at our booth will
benefit summer PYF trips.
Presbyterian Women
Bible Study, Tuesday, November 5: The PW Circle will meet Tuesday in Room
205 studying Lesson 3, Set Free by God
(Exodus 4:18-13:16). All women are invited to join the Bible study, led by Rev.
Linda Herron, from 9:30 – 11 am.
Please Help: I am collecting
clean, dry, unripped newspaper bags and plastic zipper-style sandwich bags for
the Starbucks pastries for St. John's
after church snacks. Your help would be much appreciated. A box will be outside
the office for donations. Thanks! - Mary Plail
Living Gift Market: Calling for donated homemade items for the
Silent Auction for the Living Gift Market which will take place on Sunday,
November 24. The proceeds from the Silent Auction help fund mission trips. Call
Claire MacAdam, 713-729-2470,
or Phyllis Freeman, 713-857-3522.
Share the Joy of Christmas:
You can help make the holiday season brighter for those families whose
members are receiving cancer treatments by supporting M.D. Anderson’s
Adopt-a-Family. If you would like to donate, write a check to MD Anderson
“adopt-a-family” and deliver it to the church office or give it directly to
Mary Hughes.
Community Thanksgiving Service, November 24: The annual service
sponsored by the Southwest Houston Ministerial Association will be held on
Sunday, November 24, at 4 pm, at Westbury
Baptist Church 5200 Willowbend Blvd. ).
An offering will be taken to benefit Braes Interfaith Ministries.
St. John's Calendar: November 3 - 10
This
Week at St. John’s
Sunday,
November 3 Hymnal Dedication
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
Monday, November 4
9:15 am
Staff Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
6:00 pmTrafton
Academy
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Hand Bell Practice
7:00 pm Worship Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Worship Committee Meeting
Tuesday,
November 5
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday,
November 6
12:00 pm Centering
Prayer
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm Session Meeting
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm Session Meeting
Thursday,
November 7
9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
Saturday,
November 9
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday,
November 10 Stewardship Dedication Sunday
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)
Monday, October 28, 2013
October 27 - November 3 Church Schedule
This Week at St. John’s
Sunday,
October 27
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
12:00 pm Sunday Circle
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
4:30 pm Trunk-or-Treat, Sanctuary parking lot
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
12:00 pm Sunday Circle
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
4:30 pm Trunk-or-Treat, Sanctuary parking lot
Monday, October 28
9:15 am
Staff Meeting
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
7:00 pm
Bells
7:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting
7:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting
Tuesday,
October 29
9:30 am
Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
Wednesday,
October 30
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
2:00 – 9:00 pm Picture Directory Photos
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
2:00 – 9:00 pm Picture Directory Photos
6:00 pm Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday,
October 31
9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
2:00 – 9:00 pm Picture Directory Photos
9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
2:00 – 9:00 pm Picture Directory Photos
Friday,
November 1
2:00 – 9:00 pm Picture Directory Photos
Saturday,
November 2
8:00 amSt. John’s Breakfast,
McPhail Hall
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Picture Directory Photos
8:00 am
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Picture Directory Photos
Sunday,
November 3 Hymnal Dedication
9:00 am
Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)
Oct. 27 Sunday Highlight Reminders
New Church Directory:
Please select your photo date by clicking on the link on the bottom of our home
page (www.stjohnspresby.org) or visit with David Nelson under the walkway after
church today.
October/November
Beacon: The church newsletter, The Beacon, was emailed last Sunday. Paper
copies are available in the Narthex and on the coffee table in Building 2.
Sunday, Circle:
The Sunday Circle will meet today following Worship in Room 205 studying Lesson
2, God’s Call to Serve (Exodus
2:11-4:17).
Trunk-or-Treat, Today:
Everyone is invited to the Sanctuary parking lot, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, for a safe
and fun evening. All ages are welcome.
Please Help: I am collecting
clean, dry, unripped newspaper bags and plastic zipper-style sandwich bags for
the Starbucks pastries for St. John's
after church snacks, it would be much appreciated. A box will be outside the
office for donations. Thanks! - Mary Plail
Living Gift Market: Calling for donated homemade items for the
Silent Auction for the Living Gift Market which will take place on Sunday,
November 24. The proceeds from the Silent Auction help fund mission trips. Call
Claire MacAdam, 713-729-2470,
or Phyllis Freeman, 713-857-3522.
Seafarers’ Boxes: It’s almost time to pack the shoeboxes.
Unfortunately, the boxes still need toothpaste, deodorant, disposable razors,
lip balm, floss, pocket combs and nail clippers. If you don’t have time to
shop, monetary donations are happily accepted and the Presbyterian women will
do the shopping for you. Please deliver the items to the church office.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
St. John's Breakfast, Saturday November 2
Please do us the honor of coming at 8 am for breakfast - our speaker is from Interfaith Ministries and will tell us about I.M. and what they do. I'm sure you will find it interesting and informative. Bring a friend - in fact, bring several!! Call if you need a ride. -Linda Dobbin
Stewardship Dedication Sunday, November 10
Stewardship Dedication Sunday
November 10
God Comes 1st
by:
Glorifying God
Making Disciples
Meeting Human Needs
And:
In our lives (time)
with our talent and our treasure.
Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. - Proverbs 3: 9-10
We’ve got Soap, Socks and Scissors
Now all the (PW) Presbyterian Women need to fill the seafarers’ Christmas boxes is your help and generosity.
We have plenty of tooth brushes, but no tooth paste! We need deodorant and disposable razors, lip balm and floss, pocket combs and nail clippers, tissue packs and even a few more 2014 calendars.
A seaman from the Philippines once said, “Every seafarer prays to come to Houston during the Christmas season. Shoe-boxes are filled with just the things we really must have and we’d never buy on our salaries.”
Donations can be put in the recycle center in McPhail Hall or delivered to church office.
P.S. Monetary donations are happily accepted and we will shop for you! — Joann Navratil
We have plenty of tooth brushes, but no tooth paste! We need deodorant and disposable razors, lip balm and floss, pocket combs and nail clippers, tissue packs and even a few more 2014 calendars.
A seaman from the Philippines once said, “Every seafarer prays to come to Houston during the Christmas season. Shoe-boxes are filled with just the things we really must have and we’d never buy on our salaries.”
Donations can be put in the recycle center in McPhail Hall or delivered to church office.
P.S. Monetary donations are happily accepted and we will shop for you! — Joann Navratil
Adopt-a-family from M.D. Anderson
This is the time of year when MD Anderson adopts families in need to help them have a good Christmas despite receiving cancer treatments.
If you would also like to donate, you can write a check to MD Anderson "adopt-a-family" and deliver to the church office or place it in the Sunday Offering plate. Thank you so much for your support of this worthy project .Deadline: December 1 — Mary Hughes
If you would also like to donate, you can write a check to MD Anderson "adopt-a-family" and deliver to the church office or place it in the Sunday Offering plate. Thank you so much for your support of this worthy project .Deadline: December 1 — Mary Hughes
Sunday, October 20, 2013
October November Beacon 2013
Please click on the link below for the October November 2013 Beacon Newsletter.
Highlights include:
Adopt-a-Family. page 7
Birthdays & Anniversaries, page 13
Blessing of the Animals, Page 14
Children's Choir, page 9
Living Waters for the World, page 7
Pumpkin Prayer, page 10
Seafarers' Boxes, page 7
Stewardship Dedication Sunday, page 6
etc., etc., etc.,
Weekly Calendar: October 20 - 27
This
Week at St. John’s
Sunday,
October 20 Beacon Deadline
9:00 am
Church School
10:30 am Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Youth Rally
First Presbyterian Church,Sugar Land
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
6:30 pm Pack 8, McPhail Hall
10:30 am Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Youth Rally
First Presbyterian Church,
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
6:30 pm Pack 8, McPhail Hall
Monday, October 21
10:00 am Bob’s Crew
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
6:00 pm
Walking Together
7:00 pm
Bells
Tuesday,
October 22
9:30 am
Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Board Meeting
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Board Meeting
Wednesday,
October 23
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 pm “Wonder Team”Sandwich Makers
6:00 pm “Wonder Team”
6:00 pm
Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday,
October 24
9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
7:30 pm Christian Education (CE) Meeting
9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
7:30 pm Christian Education (CE) Meeting
Saturday,
October 26
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday,
October 27 Trunk-or-Treat
9:00 am
Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
12:00 pm Sunday Bible Study
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
4:30 – 6:30 pm Trunk-or-Treat, Sanctuary Parking Lot
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
12:00 pm Sunday Bible Study
4:00 – 5:30 pm Unbinding Your Soul Class
4:30 – 6:30 pm Trunk-or-Treat, Sanctuary Parking Lot
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