Sunday, March 31, 2013

Presbyterian Women Synod of the Sun Spring Gathering - July 18 - 24


The Synod of the Sun is a network of  Presbyterians made up of 4 states, 11 Presbyteries, and 843 congregations. So don’t miss this opportunity because this year the Presbyterian Women of the Synod Spring Gathering will be held in Houston at Grace Presbyterian Church. Choices for the three day event includes 13 workshops (a few of the workshops: Faith and the Film, Lament, Joy, Anger, Help!, Developing a Gospel Lens, Too Busy Not to Pray, Why Giving Makes a Difference) and optional trips and
activities (Tour of Brookwood Community, Docent-Led tour of Grace PC Chapel’s stained glass windows, Tour of Project C.U.R.E.).

Learn more by visiting the Synod of the Sun’s website, www.synodsun.com, and click “Events” at the top of the page. Registration, deadline June 1, for this three-day meeting will be $135 or $60 for single days  Information is also posted on the Presbyterian Women’s Bulletin Board (outside room 207).

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Beacon Goes Digital


The Beacon newsletter will transition into an all-digital format over the next few months. Our goal during this transition time is to make sure that the Beacon will continue to reach everyone. Print copies of the Beacon will be available in the church office and the Narthex.

The last print edition will be mailed using the US Postal Service in May 2013. The June issue will arrive in your email inbox and will be available to read on your computer, e-reader and/or tablet. The Beacon will also continue to be available on our web page at www.stjohnspresby.org.

This is an intentional shift and we want to make it as smooth as possible. In the next two months we will be gathering and collecting email addresses for the creation of our Beacon email subscriber list. We will begin by asking for your preferred email addresses with special inserts on Sunday mornings. You may also send your email address to the church office office.sjpc@gmail.com or mail it to us at 5020 West Bellfort, Houston, TX 77035. We will also be collecting names and addresses of people who do not have an email address and will need to have a print copy to read. Thank you for your continued interest in the Beacon.

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St. John's Weekly Schedule: March 31 - April 7


This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, March 31 - Easter
  7:00 am Sunrise Service, McPhail Hall
  8:00 am  Continental Breakfast
  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service

Monday, April 1 Church Offices Closed
10:00 am  Bob’s crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bell Choir

Tuesday, April 2
  9:30 am  Circles, Presbyterian Women
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688
  7:00 pm  Faith in Action, meet at Small Steps Nurturing Center

Wednesday, April 3
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir
  7:30 pm  Session Meeting

Thursday, April 4
  8:30 am – 12:30 pm  Community Bible Study, Buildings 1 and 2
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209

Friday, April 5

Saturday, April 6
 
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast, McPhail Hall
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
  2:00 – 4:00 pm  Braes Interfaith Ministries Open House

Sunday, April 7
  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Children’s Choir
12:00 pm  Unbinding the Heart Lent Study
  5:00 – 6:30 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)



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March 31 Sunday Morning Reminders


St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday April 6: A potluck breakfast will be served beginning at 8 am, please bring a dish of your favorite breakfast recipe to share. At 8:30 am Becca Sartori, MD Anderson, will speak to us about colorectal cancer, its prevention, early diagnosis and proper screening techniques, as well as treatment options. It is a serious subject, but one of concern to all of us, and hopefully you will take away needed information and hope for all of us. Friends, neighbors and relatives are all welcome. If you need a ride please contact Linda Dobbin at 713-778-3548.

Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Open House, Saturday April 6: All are invited to celebrate BIM’s new location at Willow Meadow’s Baptist Church (4300 West Bellfort) on Saturday, April 6, 2 – 4 pm. Please park in the same parking lot, the east side of the building, but enter through the newly-installed door. It is next to the original double glass doors entrance.


St. John’s Holiday Schedule: St. John’s church office will be closed Monday, April 1 for the Easter Holiday.

Braes Interfaith Ministries: BIM is in need of gently-used clothing for the Resale and Consignment Store (10319 S. Post Oak Rd. @ W. Bellfort). They especially need men’s and children’s clothes. Please take your donation to the store or place in the Recycle Room in McPhail Hall.

Inquirer’s Class: Pastor Jon will teach a Sunday afternoon Inquirer's Class as an orientation for those who are new to the church on Sunday, April 21 from 4-7 pm in the Session Room with a light dinner provided. Those who come may then join the church on Sunday, April 28, during worship.


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Thursday, March 28, 2013

St. John's Epistle for Holy Week 2013

Dear Easter new life people of God,

In Unbinding Your Heart , we've read together about two kinds of barriers we might have to overcome to bring our friends to Jesus. They are internal barriers and external barriers. First, internal, or personal, barriers, are the barriers inside our heads. When we think about talking to someone about our faith, we can get stuck before the words even come out of our mouth. Usually it's because we don't want to lose a friendship. We worry: What happens if I invite my neighbor to church and then they say no? What if I make my friend feel awkward? What if someone thinks I'm pressuring them? What if I come across as judgmental? What if . . . ? So most of the time, we don't talk to our unchurched friends about our faith. Then maybe we feel a little guilty about not doing it. And guilt rarely is helpful to keep us motivated. These inner barriers can keep us from ever mentioning faith to our friends. Take the step this week of inviting a friend, neighbor, or family member to join you in worship on Easter Sunday.

Note the announcements below as we celebrate this Holy Week.

Your Holy Week inspired pastor,
JON BURNHAM

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Mr. Bob's Wish List - Call the church office today to grant a wish! (713-723-6262)

Session Room Improvements

   *Ceiling mounted video projector ($350) / WISH GRANTED (Thank you anonymous donor!)

   *Pull down projector screen ($150)

   *Speaker system for video projector ($85)

-Landscaping & planting around the A/C by Education Building on West Bellfort ($700)  / WISH GRANTED (Thank you anonymous donor!)

-Directional signage for campus for different buildings and specific locations (Office, kitchen, McPhail restrooms, parking, etc. $2,000)

-Courtyard benches ($400 each)

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Postlude Mar 2013 - Recap of this month's presbytery meeting


One Great Hour of Sharing - Special offering received on Easter Sunday

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Holy Week Schedule at St. John's

Good Friday Tre Ore Service, March 29: You are invited to the Good Friday service

at Salem Lutheran Church, 12 noon to 3 pm. Tre Ore is an ancient and moving liturgy, in

seven parts and focuses on Jesus' words from the cross. At 12:55 Pastor Jon will deliver

the Third Word: "Women, here is your son…"


Sunrise Service, March 31, 7 am: St. John's youth would like to invite everyone to

their sunrise service in McPhail Hall. Please remember to bring a single flower to place

in the flower cross. A continental breakfast will be available after the service.


Easter Sunday Worship, March 31, 10:30 am: Come and bring a friend as we worship God on Easter Sunday.


Inquirer's Class: Pastor Jon will teach a Sunday afternoon Inquirer's Class as an

orientation for those who are new to the church on Sunday, April 21 from 4-7 pm in the

Session Room with a light dinner provided. Those who come may then join the church

on Sunday, April 28, during worship.


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Worship Service: Sunday, 10:30 am / Sunday School: 9:00 am
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St. John's Mr. Bob’s Wish List


Session Room Improvements

   *Ceiling mounted video projector ($350) / WISH GRANTED (Thank you anonymous donor!)

   *Pull down projector screen ($150)

   *Speaker system for video projector ($85) / WISH GRANTED (Thank you anonymous donor!)


-Directional signage for campus for different buildings and specific locations (Office, kitchen, McPhail restrooms, parking, etc. $2,000)


-Landscaping and planting around the A/C by Education Building on West Bellfort ($700) - / WISH GRANTED (Thank you anonymous donor!)


-Courtyard benches ($400 each) / WISH GRANTED FOR ONE BENCH (Thank you anonymous donor!) 



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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Celebrating Easter at St. John's


Palm Sunday, March 24

Sunday School,  9:00 am
Palm Exchange, 10:00 am
Worship Service, 10:30 am

Maundy Thursday, March 28

Maundy Thursday Service 7 pm

Good Friday, March 29


Tre Ore Service,  12 Noon to 3 pm

The service is at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 West Bellfort. The service is in seven parts with guest preachers focusing on Jesus’ words from the cross. The complete schedule is on page four 4,
Pastor Jon will be speak at 12:55 pm.

Easter Sunday, March 31


Sunrise Service,  7:00 am
Sunday School,  9:00 am
Worship Service, 10:30 am
A continental breakfast will be served in McPhail Hall following the youth-led sunrise service.





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Sunday, March 24, Inserts


Sunday Circle Bible Circle, Today: The Sunday Circle will meet March 24, 12 noon. Lesson 6, The Elders, (1 Peter 5:1; 2 John) will be studied. Contact Kathleen Captain, Sunday Chair, if you have any questions. Walk-ins are welcome.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, Today: Work on Sunrise Service and discuss Praying without Ceasing. What does it mean to Pray without Ceasing? We will take a closer look at what the Apostle Paul meant when he said, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances.”

Good Friday Tre Ore Service, March 29: You are invited to the Good Friday service at Salem Lutheran Church, 12 noon to 3 pm. Tre Ore is an ancient and moving liturgy, in seven parts and focuses on Jesus’ words from the cross. At 12:55 Pastor Jon will deliver the Third Word: “Women, here is your son…”

Sunrise Service, March 31, 7 am: St. John’s youth would like to invite everyone to their sunrise service in McPhail Hall. Please remember to bring a single flower to place in the flower cross. A continental breakfast will be available after the service.

St. John’s Holiday Schedule: St. John’s church office will be closed Monday, April 1 for the Easter Holiday.

Braes Interfaith Ministries: BIM is in need of gently-used clothing for the Resale and Consignment Store (10319 S. Pos Oak Rd. @ W. Bellfort). They especially need men’s and children’s clothes. Please take your donation to the store or place in the Recycle Room in McPhail Hall

Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Open House, Saturday April 6: All are invited to celebrate BIM’s new location at Willow Meadow’s Baptist Church (4300 West Bellfort) on Saturday, April 6, 2 – 4 pm. Please park in the same parking lot, the east side of the building, but enter through the newly installed door. It is next to the original double glass doors entrance.

Inquirer’s Class: Pastor Jon will teach a Sunday afternoon Inquirer's Class as an orientation for those who are new to the church on Sunday, April 21 from 4-7 pm in the Session Room with a light dinner provided. Those who come may then join the church on Sunday, April 28, during worship.


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This Week's Calendar: March 24 - 31


Sunday, March 24; Palm/Passion Sunday
  8:45 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Room 203
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
10:00 am  Palm Sunday celebration, Courtyard
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Children’s Choir, Sanctuary
12:00 pm  Sunday Circle
12:00 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  3:30 pm 
Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  5:00  pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Monday, March 25
  9:00 am  Staff Meeting 
10:00 am  Bob’s crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bell Choir
Tuesday, March 26
  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
  1:30 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, March 27
10:15 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 28 – Maundy Thursday
  8:30 am – 12:30 pm  Community Bible Study, Buildings 1 and 2
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  Maundy Thursday Service, Sanctuary
Friday, March 29
12:00 – 3:00 pm  Good Friday Tre Oro Service at Salem Lutheran Church
Saturday, March 30
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday, March 31 – Easter
  7:00 am  Sunrise Service, McPhail Hall
  9:00 am  Church School
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0:30 am  Worship Service



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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

St. John's Epistle for March 24, 2013

Dear holy week anticipating people,

We will gather in the courtyard this Sunday, March 24, at 10 am for a Palm Exchange on Palm Sunday. We will be joined there by our friends from Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Westbury United Methodist. Friends and neighbors are invited to join us for this event. Light refreshments will be provided. After a brief liturgy we will process back to our various churches. All are welcome!

On Maundy Thursday, March 28, we will have a special service at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary featuring the Lord's Supper and the stripping bare of the altar and the dimming of the lights.

Join me on Good Friday, March 29, at 12:55 pm at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (across the street from Kroger on West Bellfort Ave) for a 20 minute service including my brief reflection on Jesus' saying from the cross: "Woman, here is your son," as part of Salem's Tre Hour service. 

During worship on the next two Sundays we will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. This  annual Special Offering supports the works of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People -- programs that continue to make a huge impact in the lives of others across the globe. You don't have to wait until Sunday to give. Here's how you can give now: 1) Give $10 by texting "OGHS" to 20222 / or 2) Give online.

Our prayers are with Dave Nelson and his family upon the death of his father in Moline, IL. Also, Parnell is back at home after spending the weekend in the hospital.

The sermon this Sunday continues the "Unbinding Your Heart" sermon series. The sermon title is "Catalytic Conversations" and the text is John 4:7-10, 16-29. Who will you invite to join you on this Palm Sunday?

Your also anticipating holy week pastor,

JON BURNHAM

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The Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Burnham / "Principled :: Mindful :: Connected" (Jon's BlogFacebookTwitter
Pastor of St. John's Presbyterian Church / "Healing Happens Here" (WebsiteBlogFacebookTwitter)
5020 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035 / Email church office  | Phone church office 713-723-6262

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Palm Exchange, Palm Sunday, March 24


We will join with our friends from Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Westbury Methodist for a Palm Sunday
exchange in the courtyard at 10 am. Friends and neighbors are invited to join us for this event.

We will have a brief liturgy and then process back to our various churches.

Refreshments will be served.

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Good Friday March 29 Tre Ore Service


Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W. Bellfort, invites you to an Tre Ore (Three-Hour) Service on Good Friday noon to 3 pm. The service, during the traditional hours before Christ*s death, is in seven parts and focuses on Jesus* words from the cross.

NOON: Introduction & *Father, forgive them**
Pastor David Roschke, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

12:30 *Today you will be with me..*
Pastor Brad Fuerst, Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry

12:55 *Women, here is your son**
Pastor Jon Burnham, St. John*s Presbyterian Church

1:20 *My God, My God**
Minister J. Stephen Sandifer, Southwest Central Church of Christ

1:50 *I am thirsty**
Pastor Karin Liebster, Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church

2:15 *It is finished**
Pastor Matthew Vandagriff, Willow Meadows Baptist Church

2:35 *Father into your hands**
Rector Gena Davis, Grace Episcopal Church
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Sunday Circle, March 24


The Sunday Circle will meet March 24, 12 noon. Lesson 6, The Elders (1 Peter 5:1-11; 2 John) will be studied. Contact Kathleen Captain, Sunday Chair, if you have any questions.
Walk-ins are welcome.

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Braes Interfaith Ministries


Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Food Pantry

In January BIM's food pantry served 1163 clients (436 children and 725 adults) and 30 of the clients served were homeless. In February BIM's food pantry served 684 clients (240 children and 444 adults) and 31 of the clients served were homeless.


BIM Food Pantry Open House
— Saturday, April 6, 2 - 4 pm

Braes Interfaith Ministries food pantry has moved to a new location at Willow Meadows Baptist Church, 4300 West Bellfort. The new entrance is the door located to the right of the old entrance, on the east side of the church. Everyone is invited to come see the new quarters and join the celebration.

Braes Interfaith Ministries Resale Store


All sales at the Braes Interfaith Resale and Consignment Store (10319 S. Post Oak Rd. @ West Bellfort) support the food pantry. Every dollar earned at the store buys $27 worth of food at the
Houston food Bank.


Clothes Needed BIM Resale Store

Children's and men's gently-used clothes are needed for the store.Deliver your donations directly to the store or place in the Recycle Room in McPhail Hall.





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Beacon Goes Digital


The Beacon newsletter will transition into an all-digital format over the next few months. Our goal during this transition time is to make sure that the Beacon will continue to reach everyone. Print copies of the Beacon will be available in the church office and the Narthex.

The last print edition will be mailed using the US Postal Service in May 2013. The June issue will arrive in your email inbox and will be available to read on your computer, e-reader and/or tablet. The Beacon will also continue to be available on our web page at www.stjohnspresby.org.

This is an intentional shift and we want to make it as smooth as possible. In the next two months we will be gathering and collecting email addresses for the creation of our

Beacon email subscriber list. We will begin by asking for your preferred email addresses with special inserts on Sunday mornings. You may also send your email address to the church office office.sjpc@gmail.com or mail it to us at 5020 West Bellfort, Houston, TX 77035. We will also be collecting names and addresses of people who do not have an email address and will need to have a print copy to read. Thank you for your continued interest in the Beacon.

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March 17, Sunday Inserts


Easter Lilies Sign-up Sheet in Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Easter service by purchasing lilies ($10 each) from Brookwood Community. You can take your lily home after the Easter service, March 31.

Palm Exchange, Palm Sunday: Please be in the courtyard next Sunday at 10 am. We will join with our friends from Salem Lutheran and Westbury Methodist for a brief liturgy. Don’t miss this fellowship with our neighbors. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday Circle Bible Circle, Sunday March 24: The Sunday Circle will meet March 24, 12 noon. Lesson 6, The Elders, (1 Peter 5:1; 2 John) will be studied. Contact Kathleen Captain, Sunday Chair, if you have any questions. Walk-ins are welcome.

Sunrise Service, March 31, 7 am: St. John’s youth would like to invite everyone to their sunrise service in McPhail Hall. Please remember to bring a single flower to place in the flower cross. A continental breakfast will be available after the service.

St. John’s Holiday Schedule: St. John’s church office will be closed Monday, April 1 for the Easter Holiday.

Braes Interfaith Ministries: BIM is in need of gently-used clothing for the Resale and Consignment Store (10319 S. Post Oak Rd. @ W. Bellfort). They especially need men’s and children’s clothes. Please take your donation to the store or place in the Recycle Room in McPhail Hall.

Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Open House, Saturday April 6: All are invited to celebrate BIM’s new location at Willow Meadow’s Baptist Church (4300 West Bellfort) on Saturday, April 6, 2 – 4 pm. Please park in the same parking lot, the east side of the building, but enter through the newly installed door. It is next to the original double glass doors entrance.

Inquirer’s Class: Pastor Jon will teach a Sunday afternoon Inquirer's Class as an orientation for those who are new to the church on Sunday, April 21 from 4-7 pm in the Session Room with a light dinner provided. Those who come may then join the church on Sunday, April 28, during worship.


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Sunday, March 17 - 24, Calendar


Sunday, March 17; Fifth Sunday in Lent; Healing Service; World Water Day
  8:45 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Room 203
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Children’s Choir, Sanctuary
12:00 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  3:30 pm  
Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room

Monday, March 18
  9:00 am  Staff Meeting 
10:00 am  Bob’s crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bell Choir
Tuesday, March 19
  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Board Meeting
  1:30 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, March 20 10:15 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 21
  8:30 am – 12:30 pm  Community Bible Study, Buildings 1 and 2
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
Saturday, March 23
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday, March 24 –Palm/Passion Sunday   8:45 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Room 203
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
10:00 am  Palm Sunday celebration, Courtyard
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Children’s Choir, Room 209
12:00 pm  Sunday Circle12:00 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room  3:30 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Roo

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

St. John's Epistle for March 13, 2013

Dear mission minded people of God,

This Sunday is a healing service at 10:30 am. You may come forward for healing of relationships, body, mind, spirit, finances, or for any other kind of healing you seek for a loved one or yourself.

This Sunday we are also celebrating the 20th anniversary of Living Waters for the world (LWW) and as of January 2013 has installed 495 water treatment units all over the world. St. John's has participated in four successful installations in Haiti, Mexico and Cuba— making a difference in preventing water borne diseases in the name of Christ.

St. John's members John Freeman, Brad Urquhart and Léonie Tchoconté are joining with partners ChristChurch Bellaire, St. Philip Presbyterian and the Rotary Club to install a system in Chankom, Yucatan, Mexico. We will partner with a small Presbyterian church in Chankom, Iglesia Roca Eterna. The residents are building a structure which when complete will house the water treatment system.

Chankom is a community of about 3,000 residents who have very limited access to potable water. Our LWW team is raising funds for equipment (about $15,000) and will soon travel to Chankom to assemble, teach, train and guide operations. The system can produce up to 300 gallons per day, will be run by locals, and should be self-sustaining within two years. Great mission!

I will teach a Sunday afternoon Inquirer's Class as an orientation for those who are new to the church on Sunday, April 21 from 4-7 pm in the Session Room with a light dinner provided. Those who come may then join the church on Sunday, April 28, during worship.

Our students, parents and teachers are in our prayers during this week of Spring Break. May the Lord protect those who are traveling and give rest to those who are home. Speaking of prayer, here is a recording of last Sunday's sermon The Prayer Plunge

Finally, here is the March 2013 edition of our church newsletter, The Beacon.

Your prayerful pastor,
JON BURNHAM

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The Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Burnham / "Principled :: Mindful :: Connected" (Jon's BlogFacebookTwitter
Pastor of St. John's Presbyterian Church / "Healing Happens Here" (WebsiteBlogFacebookTwitter)
5020 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035 / Email church office  | Phone church office 713-723-6262

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Inquirer's Class

Pastor Jon will teach a Sunday afternoon Inquirer's Class as an orientation for those who are new to the church on Sunday, April 21 from 4-7 pm in the Session Room with a light dinner provided. Those who come may then join the church on Sunday, April 28, during worship.


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Monday, March 11, 2013

Sunday March 10 Sunday Reminders


Easter Lilies Sign-up Sheet in Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Easter service by purchasing lilies ($10 each) from Brookwood Community. You can take your lily home after the Easter service, March 31.

Driving Alert: This week, March 11-15, is HISD spring break. Please be alert while driving in the neighborhoods, keep your eyes open for children who are at play.

March Beacon Newsletter Assemblers: Come to Room 205, Tuesday, March 12 to help assemble the March/April newsletter. No experience is needed.

Sunday Circle Bible Circle, — Sunday March 24: The Sunday Circle will meet March 24, 12 noon. Lesson 7, The Children, (1 John 2:1-15; 29-3:10; 5:1-21) will be studied. Contact Kathleen Captain, Sunday Chair, if you have any questions. Walk-ins are welcome.

Sunrise Service, March 31, 7 am: St. John’s youth would like to invite everyone to their sunrise service in McPhail Hall. Please remember to bring a single flower to place in the flower cross. A continental breakfast will be available after the service.

Braes Interfaith Ministries: BIM is in need of gently-used clothing for the Resale and Consignment Store (10319 S. Post Oak Rd. @ W. Bellfort). They especially need men’s and children’s clothes. Please take your donation to the store or place in the Recycle Room in McPhail Hall.

Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Open House, Saturday April 6: All are invited to celebrate BIM’s new location at Willow Meadow’s Baptist Church (4300 West Bellfort) on Saturday, April 6, 2 – 4 pm. Please park in the same parking lot, the east side of the building, but enter through the newly installed door. It is next to the original double glass doors entrance.


The Mission of St. John’s Presbyterian Church is to glorify
     God by making disciples and meeting human needs.



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Weekly Schedule: March 10 - 17


This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, March 10 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
  8:45 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Room 203
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Children’s Choir, Room 209
12:00 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  3:30 pm 
Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
 
Monday, March 11
  9:00 am  Staff Meeting 
10:00 am  Bob’s crew
  6:30 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bell Choir

Tuesday, March 12
  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
  9:30 am  Beacon Assemblers, Room 205, No experience needed.
  1:30 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, March 13
10:15 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Sandwich Making, McPhail Hall
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, March 14
  8:30 am – 12:30 pm  No Community Bible Study, Buildings 1 and 2
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209

Saturday, March 16
  8:00  am  Presbytery Meeting
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, March 17 –
Fifth Sunday in Lent – Healing Service - World Water Day
  8:45 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Room 203
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Children’s Choir, Room 209
12:00 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  3:30 pm 
Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room


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Great Hour of Sharing - March 24 & 31


God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of 
everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.                                      —2 Corinthians 9:8

Since 1949 Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God’s love with those in need. Your generous gifts assist those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and assist in helping to empower the poor and oppressed.

Gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing, a three mission program, supports the following:


Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Presbyterian Hunger Program

Self-Development of People


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Holly Hall Spring Bazaar - March 22 & 23


The Holly Hall Bazaar, 9 am - 4 pm, will feature booths with resident crafts, homemade food items and gourmet treats. The Greenhouse will have spring plants for home and garden. Also available for sale will be gently used clothing, furniture and other items. The Tea Room will be open from 11 am to 2 pm.

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Sunday Circle


The Sunday Circle will meet March 24, 12 noon. Lesson 6, The Elders (1 Peter 5:1-11; 2 John) will be studied. Contact Kathleen Captain, Sunday Chair, if you have any questions.
Walk-ins are welcome.

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Braes Interfaith Ministries Resale Store


Clothing Drive
Braes Interfaith Resale and Consignment Store
(10319 S. Post Oak Rd. @ West Bellfort)
Men's and Children's Gently Used Clothing Needed

Deliver your donations directly to the store or place in the Recycle Room in McPhail Hall.

All sales at the Braes Interfaith Resale and Consignment Store (10319 S. Post Oak Rd. @ West Bellfort) support the food pantry. Every dollar earned at the store buys $27 worth of food at the
Houston food Bank.

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BIM Report


Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Food Pantry

In January BIM's food pantry served 1163 clients (436 children and 725 adults) and 30 of the clients served were homeless.


In February BIM's food pantry served 684 clients (240 children and 444 adults) and 31 of the clients served were homeless.





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Vacation School Announced


St. John’s Vacation Bible School 
For All Ages

July 21 - 25, 2013

5:45 pm
Dinner Served

6 - 8 pm
Classes & Activities


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Living Waters for the World



Living Waters for the world (LWW) is celebrating its 20th anniversary and as of January 2013 has installed 495 water treatment units all over the world. St. John's has participated in four successful installations in Haiti, Mexico and Cuba— making a difference in preventing water borne diseases in the name of Christ.

St. John’s members John Freeman, Brad Urquhart and Léonie Tchoconté are joining with partners ChristChurch Bellaire, St. Philip Presbyterian and the Rotary Club to install a system in Chankom, Yucatan, Mexico. We will partner with a small Presbyterian church in Chankom, Iglesia Roca Eterna. The residents are building a structure which when complete will house the water treatment system.

Chankom is a community of about 3,000 residents who have very limited access to potable water. Our LWW team is raising funds for equipment (about $15,000) and will soon travel to Chankom to assemble, teach, train and guide operations. The system can produce up to 300 gallons per day, will be run by locals, and should be self-sustaining within two years.

If you would like to be part of the clean water effort, either financially or as a team member in the future, contact John or Brad. More information can be found on the website, www.livingwatersfortheworld.org.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

St. John's Epistle for March 6, 2013

Dear daring and committed disciples of Jesus Christ,

Our prayers are with the family of our former pastor, Rev. John Shute, as they mourn his death. John died  from a blood clot last Thursday, on February 28. He served as pastor of St. John's Presbyterian Church from 1994 to 2001. John's wife, Janice, is especially in our prayers. Funeral arrangements have been made for Thursday, March 7, at noon at Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church in San Antonio. We have some members who will attend the funeral. 

Our prayers are also with the family of Dave Muanza as they mourn the death of his father last week in Congo, Africa. We continue to pray for healing for Frances Stanley, and celebrate the recovery of William Ator from malaria and Lisa Darr Jury from migraines. We are grateful for Shirley Boyd's successful surgery and pray for her full recovery. I will preach about the power of prayer this Sunday in Luke 5:1-10 in a sermon called "The Prayer Plunge." We also look forward to the Healing Service on March 17.

Kathie Hartzog will host us at a Small Steps dedication ceremony for their new wing from 4-6 pm today. Tours will be given before and after the ceremony at 2902 Jensen Drive Houston, TX 77026 in the Fifth Ward. They do amazing work with the children at Small Steps and we celebrate the conclusion of their new wing as we continue to lift them up in prayer.

Join your friends from Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Westbury Methodist for a Palm Exchange in the courtyard of St. John's Presbyterian Church at 10 am on March 24, Palm Sunday. Refreshments will be served. We will share a brief liturgy and then process back to our various churches. Plan to come and celebrate with our friends from neighboring churches.

Your grateful for the blessing of serving Christ alongside you pastor,

JON BURNHAM

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The Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Burnham / "Principled :: Mindful :: Connected" (Jon's BlogFacebookTwitter
Pastor of St. John's Presbyterian Church / "Healing Happens Here" (WebsiteBlogFacebookTwitter)
5020 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035 / Email church office  | Phone church office 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
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Special Service

Healing Happens Here
St. John's 

Healing Service
March 17

Sanctuary 10:30 am


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Celebrating Easter at St. John's


Palm Sunday, March 24
Courtyard @ 10 am

Join your friends from Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Westbury Methodist for a Palm Sunday celebration and parade in the courtyard of St. John’s Presbyterian Church at 10 am on Palm Sunday. Refreshments will be served. We will have a brief liturgy and then process back to our various churches.

Maundy Thursday Service
March 28 @ 7 pm

Good Friday Tre-Ore Service
March 29 @ Noon to 3 pm

This service will be held next door, 4903 West Bellfort, at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Jon will present the homily at 12:55, “Women, here is your son…
(See the complete schedule on the back.)

Easter Sunday March 31

Easter Sunrise Service
7 am

St. John’s traditional youth-led service.
A continental breakfast will be served
after the service.

Easter Worship Service
10:30 am

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Good Friday Tre Ore Service

Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W. Bellfort, invites you to ecumenical Tre Ore (Three-Hour) Service on Good Friday.

The service, during the traditional hours before Christ’s death, is in seven parts and focuses on Jesus’ words from the cross.

NOON: Introduction & “Father, forgive them…”
Pastor David Roschke
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

12:30 “Today you will be with me
Pastor Brad Fuerst
Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry

12:55 “Women, here is your son
Pastor Jon Burnham,
St. John’s Presbyterian Church

1:20 “My God, My God
Minister J. Stephen Sandifer
Southwest Central Church
of Christ

1:50 “I am thirsty
Pastor Karin Liebster
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church

2:15 “It is finished
Pastor Matthew Vandagriff
Willow Meadows Baptist Church

2:35 “Father into your hands
Rector Gena Davis
Grace Episcopal Church

Worshipers may come and go between the parts.


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Palm Sunday Celebration

Please join us as we gather with our friends from Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Westbury Methodist for a Palm Sunday celebration and parade in the courtyard of St. John’s Presbyterian Church at 10 am on Palm Sunday.

We will have a brief liturgy and then process back to our various churches. Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Sunday March 3 Reminders

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship; 5:00-6:30 pm - Remembering Baptism: What is baptism? Do you remember your baptism? We will discuss baptism, and reflect on our own baptism. We will also plan the Easter Sunrise service. All youth, grades 6 – 12 are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com or 713-723-6262.

Easter Lilies Sign-up Sheet in Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Easter service by purchasing lilies ($10 each) from Brookwood Community. You can take your lily home after the Easter service, March 31.

Presbyterian Women Bible Study, Tuesday, March 5: Circles 1 & 2 will meet at 9:30 am in Building II. Lesson #6, (1 John 2:1-15; 29-3:10; 5:1-21) of this year’s study, Dispatches to God’s Household will be studied.

Jensen Campus, Small Steps Nurturing Center, Wednesday, March 6: You’re invited to Small Steps Nurturing Center Jensen Campus dedication of their new wing on Wednesday, March 6, 4-6 pm. The dedication service starts at 4:30 pm with campus tours and refreshments before and after the ceremony. Please RSVP at (713) 236-0330 or agarner@ssnc.org. The Jensen campus is located at 2902 Jensen Drive, Houston 77026.

March Beacon Newsletter: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming March issue by email, office.sjpc@gmail.com, or deliver to the church office, or Room 208. The last chance to be part of this issue is March 10 at 12 noon.

Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Open House, Saturday April 6: All are invited to celebrate BIM’s new location at Willow Meadow’s Baptist Church (4300 West Bellfort) on Saturday, April 6, 2 – 4 pm. Please park in the same parking lot, the east side of the building, but enter through the newly installed door. It is next to the original double glass doors entrance.

Remember: Time changes next Sunday

     







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Weekly Schedule: March 3 - 10



Sunday, March 3 – Third Sunday in Lent
  8:45 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Room 203
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Children’s Choir, Room 209
12:00 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  3:30 pm 
Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  5:00 – 8:00 pm  Ghanaians, Sanctuary
  5:00 – 6:30 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
 
Monday, March 4
  9:00 am  Staff Meeting 
10:00 am  Bob’s crew
  6:30 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bell Choir

Tuesday, March 5
  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Circles 1 and 2
  1:30 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, March 6
10:15 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  4:00-6:00 pm  Dedication of a new wing to Small Steps, Jensen Campus
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, March 7
  8:30 am – 12:30 pm  Community Bible Study, Buildings 1 and 2
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209

Saturday, March 9
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, March 10 – Fourth Sunday in Lent – Beacon deadline
  8:45 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Room 203
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Session Room
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Children’s Choir, Room 209
12:00 pm  Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  3:30 pm 
Unbinding Your Heart Lent Study, Youth Room
  5:00 pm  No Presbyterian Youth Fellowship


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