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
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