Sunday, September 29, 2013

Blessing of the Animals, October 6


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St. John's Breakfast - Saturday October 5

St. John's Breakfast will be the first Saturday, October 5. Breakfast is served at 8 am and our program, "Tales From the Hedgerow," will begin at 8:30 am. Our program will be given by Mrs. Gillian Cooke, my contact at the Chaplain's Office at Southwest Memorial Hospital. She was here once before, and I've gotten many requests to have her return to tell about her experiences in London during World War II.
You will learn firsthand how the children in Great Britain struggled through this war time. She is a compelling speaker, and I hope you will come and bring friends.


Please Join Us
Linda Dobbin

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Blood Drive Today, September 29


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Church Calendar, September 29-October 6

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, September 29  Blood Drive & Peacemaking Offering
  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
 5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall

Monday, September 30
  9:00 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, October 1
   9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Bible Circle

Wednesday, October 2
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir
  7:30 pm  Session Meeting

Thursday, October 3
  9:00 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study

Saturday, October 5
  8:00 am  St. John’s Breakfast
 
9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, October 6  Blessing of the Animals
  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Blessing of the Animals, St. John’s Courtyard
                         (If raining, Fellowship Hall)


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September 29 Church Bulletin Highlights

Blood Drive Today: Make a difference! Share the Blessing of good health! Come to Room 209, 8 am – 12 Noon. No Appointment needed.

Choir (Children and Youth) Practice Today: Our choir needs more musicians (singers and instrumentalists) than just elementary age singers. All ages are invited to join us after Sunday Worship in Room 209 as we work on learning new canons (rounds) and rehearse our song for the Blessing of the Animals on October 6.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF), September 29: Duck Dynasty Dynamite. At our meeting we will discuss the Great Commission, and how it relates to your life (and what do the beards have to do with it all?) All youth, 6th to 12th grade, are invited to join us. For more information, contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com.

Attention Committee Chairs: All committee reports are due in the church office, office.sjpc@gmail.com, by Monday, September 30 by noon. The reports will be included in the October Session Report for the Wednesday, October 2 Session Meeting.

Circle Bible Study: All ladies are invited to the Presbyterian Women’s Bible study on Tuesday, October 1, at 9:30 am. Lesson 2 (God’s Call to Serve) from Exodus 2:11-4:17 will be discussed. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.

Interested in History? Interested in WWII? Don’t miss the St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, October 5. Come at 8 am for breakfast and the speaker, Gilliam Cooke, who will tell about her experiences in London during World War II. Her program is titled “Tales from the Hedgerow.”

New Unbinding Class – Unbinding Your Soul: Please join the four week class beginning October 13 meeting in Pastor Jon’s office on Sundays at 4 pm. Books are available in the church office. Contact Pastor Jon for more information.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Needs Meals: Each Sunday night, PYF meets from 5-6:30 pm, at 6 pm we share a meal. Available dates are: October 13, November 3 & 10, and December 15. If you are interested in providing a meal for PYF please contact Mary Sterner: mary2d@yahoo.com or 713-417-6106.



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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Fill the Ark

Please pick up a Fill the Ark bank in Building 2, outside the church office, load it up with your spare change, and return it to the church office.

Fill the Ark is a special project through Heifer International and sponsored by Faith in Action Committee


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Braes Interfaith Ministries Update

In August BIM's food pantry served 1364 clients
- 524 Children
- 840 Adults
(37 of the clients were homeless)

Visit and learn more about Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM)

Braes Pantry:
4300 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas,  77035,
(on the grounds of the Willow Meadows Baptist Church)
713-723-2670
Open 10 am - 2 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 

Braes Resale and Consignment Shop:
10319 South Post Oak Rd., Houston, Texas,  77035
(in the strip center on the SE corner of West Bellfort and South Post Oak Rd.).
713-728-0024
Open Monday through Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm
 The shop houses Eloise's Closet, the Braes clothing ministry.

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Trunk-or-Treat, Sunday October 27


Trunk-or-Treat Supplies Needed
Trunks with Games
Candy (non-meltable!) &
Trinkets (to hand-out to small children)

Sunday, October 27 

Bring donated items to the church office and Contact Mary Sterner (mary2d@yahoo.com or call 713-723-6262) to volunteer your trunk. And remember to come to Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday October, 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
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Children's Choir News

During our upcoming Sunday rehearsals the Children’s Choir will be working on singing two-part canons (rounds), preparing to lead the singing at the October 6 Blessing of the Animals and reviewing "If I Were a Butterfly.” The choir will also begin learning to play the hand bell accompaniment for "All Things Bright and Beautiful."

Our choir needs more musicians (singers and instrumentalists) than just the elementary age singers. We would really love to have your help and support in learning and presenting these musical offerings. Please join us Sunday after worship in Room 209.

—Shirley Boyd
— Rebecca Amador Hughes 
— Kyra Noons Adams

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Presbyterian Youth Fellowship September 29 Meeting

Duck Dynasty Dynamite
What is the Great Commission, and how does it relate to me? And what do the beards have to do with it all?

All youth grades 6 -12 are welcome to join us for the fun, 5 - 6:30 pm, in Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com or 713-723-6262
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St. John's Breakfast, Saturday October 5

St. John's Breakfast will be the first Saturday, October 5. Breakfast is served at 8 am and our program, "Tales From the Hedgerow," will begin at 8:30 am. Our program will be given by Mrs. Gillian Cooke, my contact at the Chaplain's Office at Southwest Memorial Hospital. She was here once before, and I've gotten many requests to have her return to tell about her experiences in London during World War II.
You will learn firsthand how the children in Great Britain struggled through this war time. She is a compelling speaker, and I hope you will come and bring friends.


Please Join Us
Linda Dobbin



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Monday, September 23, 2013

September/October Beacon

The October/September Beacon Newsletter

Highlights Include:
Apartment Ministry (p. 11)
Birthdays & Anniversaries (p. 13)
Braes Interfaith Ministries & Vera Newell (p. 9)
St. John’s Breakfast (p. 4)
Peacemaking Offering (p. 6)
PYF Calendar (p. 5)
St. Frances of Assisi (p. 7)
Ways to Talk to God (p. 10)
….......…etc, etc, - Too many topics to list!

The Beacon is available in two forms: Flip book and PDF. If you select the Flip Book, click on the arrow and then use the arrows to browse from page to page. You can make the font larger using the slide bar at the top.

Beacon (Flip book)
Beacon (PDF Format)
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September 22 Special Announcements

Choir (Children and Youth) Practice Today: Calling all youth and children who like to make joyful noise! Elementary age and older boys and girls are invited to join us immediately following morning worship in Room 209. There are new and exciting anthems to learn.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF), September 22: Roman Melodrama! We will take a closer look at Paul’s letter to the Romans. All Youth 6th to 12th grade are invited to join us. For more information, contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com

September/October Beacon: Last Call! Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming issue by email, office.sjpc@gmail.com, or deliver to the church office or Room 208.

Blessing of the Animals, Sunday October 6: Prayers of Blessings will be spoken and songs of praise will be song at this special event starting at 4 pm in St. John’s Courtyard. A reception with treats for both animals and people will follow. Booths from Animals, Friends of BARC and SPCA will also be onsite.

Fill the Ark project through Heifer International: Please join us in collecting donations for this special project which will help families near and far improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. Fill the Ark banks are available in the Narthex and outside the church office. Fill your bank with change and return it to the church office - watch our fundraising progress on the poster. Our goal is $5000 – a small price to pay for bringing food and gardening/farming assistance to needy communities around the world.

Become Part of our Worship Service: The Worship Committee is looking for KIND Souls to great and usher, October to January. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

 


Sunday September 29
BLOOD DRIVE


Share your Blessings
8 am – 12 Noon, Room 209

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Church Calendar: September 22 - 29

                                This Week at St. John’s
Sunday, September 22  Healing Service
  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
12:00 pm  Beacon Newsletter Deadline
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding Your Soul
 5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall

Monday, September 23
  9:00 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, September 24
   9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

Wednesday, September 25
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Wonder Team
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, September 26
  9:00 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study

Saturday, September 28
 
9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, September 29  Blood Drive & Peacemaking Offering

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
  12:00 pm  Worship Committee Meeting
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding Your Soul
 5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall


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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Share your Blessings



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Sunday, September 15, 2013

After Church Snacks - September 15



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September 15 Sunday Reminders

Bible Study Circles, September 15 and September 17: All ladies (and their friends) are invited to the 2012-2013 study. The Sunday Circle will meet September 15 at 12 noon and the Tuesday Circle will meet September 17 at 9:30 am. The lesson, God at Work, will explore Exodus 1-2.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF), September 15: Family Matters! How is PYF like a family? At our meeting, 5-6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall, we will take a look at family responsibilities that are called for in the church. All Youth 6th to 12th grade are invited to join us. For more information, contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com

Kid’s Meals Open House, September 20: September is National Hunger Action Month and Kid’s Meals (205 W. Crosstimbers) is hosting an Open House. Register for the open house by visiting their web site (www.kidsmeals.org), click on Events, click on Open House Read More. Two tours are available: a 10:30 am tour with 11 am lunch and presentation or 12:30 pm with 1 pm lunch and presentation.

September/October Beacon: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming issue b y email, office.sjpc@gmail.com, or deliver to the church office or Room 208.

Fill the Ark project through Heifer International: Please join us in collecting donations for this special project which will help families near and far improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. Fill the Ark banks are available in the Narthex and outside the church office. Fill your bank with change and return it to the church office - watch our fundraising progress on the poster. Our goal is $5000 – a small price to pay for bringing food and gardening/farming assistance to needy communities around the world.

Become Part of our Worship Service: The Worship Committee is looking for KIND Souls to great and usher in October, November, December and January. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. 

Blood Drive
September 29

8 am - 12 Noon

Room 209



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Weekly Calendar: September 15 - 22

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, September 15
  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
Noon  Presbyterian Women Sunday Circle
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding your Soul
 5:00 pm  PYF, Fellowship Hall

Monday, September 16
  9:00 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, September 17
   9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Bible Circle

Wednesday, September 18
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Wonder Team
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, September 19
  9 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study
  7:00 pm  CE Community Meeting

Friday, September 20
  10:30 am 12:30pm  Tour of Kid’s Meals

Saturday, September 21
 
9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
  2:00 pm  Court of Honor, Troop 740, McPhail Hall

Sunday, September 22  Healing Service

  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding your Soul
 5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hal

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Monday, September 9, 2013

Construction Continues - September 9

Single Parent Family Ministry

Construction continues even as the rain falls.
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A special invitation for you and your animal friends



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Sunday, September 8, 2013

September 8 Highlights

St. John’s Breakfast, September 14: Please come at 8 am for breakfast. At 8:30 Rev. David Wells will be our speaker. David is one of our chaplains at the Houston Ship Channel. He will talk about caroling opportunities in December, Christmas boxes, DVD donations, and the possibility of visiting the ship channel and bringing goodies (cookies, fruit trays, cheese and crackers, etc.) The seafarers love time with people other than the crews they work with every day. Friends are welcome.

Bible Study Circles, September 15 and September 17: All ladies (and their friends) are invited to the 2012-2013 study. The Sunday Circle will meet September 15 at 12 noon and the Tuesday Circle will meet September 17 at 9:30 am. The lesson, God at Work, will explore Exodus 1-2.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF), September 8: PYF Kickoff! Can you win in a minute? PYF will play various Minute to Win It games.  September 15: Family Matters. How is PYF like a family? At our meeting, 5-6:30 pm in McPhail Hall, we will take a look at family responsibilities that are called for in the church. All Youth 6th to 12th grade are invited to join us. For more information, contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com

Kid’s Meals Open House, September 20: September is National Hunger Action Month and Kid’s Meals (205 W. Crosstimbers) is hosting an Open House. Register for the open house by visiting their web site (www.kidsmeals.org), click on Events, click on Open House Read More. Two tours are available: a 10:30 am tour with 11 am lunch and presentation or 12:30 pm with 1 pm lunch and presentation. St. John’s helps Kid’s Meals fight childhood hunger with our “Wonder Team” sandwich makers.

Become Part of our Worship Service: The Worship Committee is looking for KIND Souls to great and usher in October, November, December and January. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.


Braes Interfaith Ministries Store: Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Resale and Consignment Store needs men’s work clothes especially pants, shirts and belts. Please deliver to the church Recycle Room or to the store, 10319 S. Post Oak

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September 8 - 15 Church Calendar

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, September 8
  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:30 am  Birthday Celebration, George McDowell
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding your Soul
 5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, Fellowship Hall

Monday, September 9
  9:00 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together
  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, September 10
   9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

Wednesday, September 11
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Wonder Team
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, September 12
  9 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study

Saturday, September 14
 
9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
  9:00 am  St. John’s Breakfast

Sunday, September 15
  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
12:00 pm  Sunday Circle, Lesson One
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding your Soul
 5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall




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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Prayers Needed

St. John’s choir directory Mark Swindler has close ties to Spring High School (taught there for 17 years) and has 35 private students this semester. He was on his way to school this morning when he learned what had happened and returned home. Mark has confirmed that his students have not been hurt. 

Please add Mark, Spring High School and the parents/students/teachers to your prayers today.
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St. John’s Breakfast, September 14

Please come at 8 am for breakfast. At 8:30 Rev. David Wells will be our speaker. David is one of our chaplains at the Houston Ship Channel. He will talk about caroling opportunities in December, Christmas boxes, DVD donations, and the possibility of visiting the ship channel and bringing goodies (cookies, fruit trays, cheese and crackers, etc.) The seafarers love time with people other than the crews they work with every day. Friends are welcome.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Add to your October calendar!

Blessing of the Animals
St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Courtyard
5020 West Bellfort
Sunday, October 6 
4:00 pm


Prayers of blessing will be spoken and songs of praise will be lifted honoring these friends. A reception will follow with treats for everyone - animals and humans. Donations for the Fill the Ark project (for Heifer International) will be accepted.
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Kid’s Meals Open House, September 20

September is National Hunger Action Month and Kid’s Meals (205 W. Crosstimbers) is hosting an Open House. Register for the open house by visiting their web site (www.kidsmeals.org), click on Events, click on Open House Read More. Two tours are available: a 10:30 am tour with 11 am lunch and presentation or 12:30 pm with 1 pm lunch and presentation. St. John’s helps Kid’s Meals fight childhood hunger with our “Wonder Team” sandwich makers.
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Sunday, September 1, 2013

Healing Service, September 22

Healing Happens Here
Healing Service
September 22

11:45 am Worship Service


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Unbinding Your Soul starts September 8

Unbinding Your Soul starts September 8

Pastor Jon will teach a new 6 week Unbinding class for 30 people on Sunday, September 8 at 4 pm in the Session Room. If you have participated in a previous Unbinding group and want more, speak to Pastor Jon to get your new book. (On the other hand, if you have not had an Unbinding experience and want one, speak to Pastor Jon about starting with a new group for first timers.)

The unbinding experience has led us to a more positive outlook, led to a greater sense of community, and a greater sharing of our hearts with one another. There have been a lot of new relationships between church members. There are very deep and strong new relationships. We look forward to the work of the Holy Spirit as we continue unbinding our souls.
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Celebrating a Century of Life

George McDowell’s 100th Birthday
Celebrating a Century of Life

 McPhail Hall, September 8, 11:45 am
Everyone is invited


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September 1: Sunday Insert Highlights

Presbyterian Women’s Association Meeting: Everyone is invited to the Association Meeting in Fellowship Hall, Tuesday, September 3, at 9:30 am, for an overview of the upcoming Bible Study, An abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy. Lunch will be served. The September Bible Study Circles (Lesson one) will meet Sunday, September 15, after worship, and Tuesday, September 17 at 9:30 am.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF) Kick-off: Youth 6th to 12th grade are invited to the first fall meeting, Sunday, September 8, 5-6:30 pm. Come play Minutes to Win It.

St. John’s Breakfast, September 14: Please come at 8 am for breakfast. At 8:30 Rev. David Wells will be our speaker. David is one of our chaplains at the Houston Ship Channel. He will enlighten us on caroling in December (two different Saturday nights in December), Christmas boxes, DVD donations, and the possibility of taking a group out to the ship channel and bringing goodies (cookies, fruit trays, cheese and crackers, etc.) The seafarers love time with people other than the crews they work with every day. We would love to see you on the 14th (second Sunday) and bring as many friends as you like.

Become Part of our Worship Service: The Worship Committee is looking for KIND Souls to great and usher in October, November, December and January. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex .


Braes Interfaith Ministries Store: Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Resale and Consignment Store needs men’s work clothes especially pants, shirts and belts. Please deliver to the church or directly to the store, 10319 S. Post Oak Road

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Weekly Calendar: September 1 - 8

                                This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, September 1
  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service

Monday, September 2 Church Offices Closed

Tuesday, September 3
   9:30 am  Presbyterian Association Meeting
   7:00 pm  Faith in Action Committee Meeting
   7:30 pm  Generosity Team Meeting, Session Room

Wednesday, September 4
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir
  7:30 pm  Session Meeting

Thursday, September 5
  9 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study

Saturday, September 7
 
9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, September 8
  9:00 am  Church School
1
0:30 am  Worship Service
11:30 am  Birthday Celebration, George McDowell
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding your Soul
 5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall




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