And remember to drop in the store and see their changing merchandise. For every single dollar earned, Braes Interfaith Ministries can purchase $27 worth of food from the Houston Food Bank.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Braes Interfaith Ministries Resale & Consignment Store
The Braes Resale Store desperately needs everyday men's clothes - pants, shirts and belts. Please deliver directly to the store (10319 South Post Oak Road) or bring to St. John's Recycle Room (Fellowship Hall).
And remember to drop in the store and see their changing merchandise. For every single dollar earned, Braes Interfaith Ministries can purchase $27 worth of food from the Houston Food Bank.
And remember to drop in the store and see their changing merchandise. For every single dollar earned, Braes Interfaith Ministries can purchase $27 worth of food from the Houston Food Bank.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
PYF Kick-out, September 8
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| Sunday Morning Basketball Game |
Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Kick-off Meeting
September 8, 5 - 6:30 pm
Fellowship Hall
All youth, 6th to 12th grade, are welcome
Holiday Schedule
St. John’s office' will be closed Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day weekend.
The staff of St. John’s hopes everyone enjoys the last holiday of the summer season.
The staff of St. John’s hopes everyone enjoys the last holiday of the summer season.
Birthday Party!
Birthday Invitation
Sunday, September 8 - 11:45 am
Fellowship Hall
Celebrating George McDowell's 100th birthday
Presbyterian Women News
PW Association Meeting
Everyone is invited to an Association Meeting on Tuesday, September 3 for an overview of the upcoming Bible Study.
Books will be available for pick-up.
Everyone is invited to an Association Meeting on Tuesday, September 3 for an overview of the upcoming Bible Study.
Books will be available for pick-up.
September Bible Study Circles
Sunday, September 15, Building 2 Session Room, 12 Noon
Tuesday, September 17, Building 2, 9:30 am
Lesson One: God at Work
Background Scripture: Exodus 1-2
Key Scripture: Exodus 1:1-2:10; 2:23-25
Ushers Needed
The Worship Committee is looking for KIND SOULS to greet and usher during Sunday services, for the months of October, November, December and January. A Sign up sheet will be available beginning the first Sunday in September. Please include an email address for communication purposes. Put your thinking cap on to consider another KIND SOUL you could invite to be part of your team. Teams operate on one Sunday each month.
August 25 Sunday Morning Highlights
Book Group, Thursday,
August 29: "We are now approaching the heart of the four gospels, the
dense and complex center of their world of meaning." And so begins chapter
8 which we will be discussing-along with chapter 9-at our next book meeting. All
are welcome. The book we'll be discussing is How God Became King by N.T. Wright. Join the group for some lively
discussion about a fascinating book.
Presbyterian Women’s
Association Meeting: Everyone is invited to the Association Meeting,
Tuesday, September 3, at 9:30 am, for an overview presented by Rev. Linda
Herron of the upcoming Bible Study, An
abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy. The Bible
Study Circles will meet on Sunday, September 15, after worship, and Tuesday,
September 17 at 9:30 am.
Everyone is Invited: Please
come to McPhail Hall after worship on Sunday, September 8, for a 100th
birthday celebration for George McDowell.
New Unbinding Class,
Unbinding Our Souls: 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. We look forward to the work of
the Holy Spirit as we continue unbinding our souls.
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 Wins It.
Become Part of our
Worship Service: The Worship Committee is looking for KIND Souls to great
and usher in October, November, December and January. A sign-up sheet will be
available next Sunday.
August 25 - September 1 Weekly Schedule
This Week at St. John’s
Sunday,
August 25 Backpack Blessing
9:00 am Church
School
9:00 am Rally Day, McPhail Hall
10:00 am – 4 pm Private Event, McPhail Hall
9:00 am Rally Day, McPhail Hall
10:00 am – 4 pm Private Event, McPhail Hall
10:30 am Worship
Service
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Boy Scout Crew 688, Scout Room
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Boy Scout Crew 688, Scout Room
Monday, August 26
9:00 am
Staff Meeting
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
7:30 pm Worship Committee Meeting
7:30 pm Worship Committee Meeting
Tuesday,
August 27
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,
August 28
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 pm “Wonder Team”Sandwich Makers, McPhail
Hall
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 pm “Wonder Team”
Thursday,
August 29
7:30 pm Book Group
7:30 pm Book Group
Saturday,
August 31
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday,
September 1
9:00 am Church
School
10:30 am Worship Service
10:30 am Worship Service
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Sunday, August 25
— Rally Day, 9 am
St. John’s begins the fall Sunday school schedule with Rally Day: Blessing new beginnings, on August 25 at 9 am, in McPhail Hall. Everyone is invited to attend whether or not you are planning to attend Sunday school fall classes. Come learn about St. John’s Sunday school program; stay for a light breakfast, singing and fellowship.
— Blessing of the Backpacks, 10:30 am
All students and teachers (primary, secondary and college) are invited to bring their backpacks to church for a “Blessing of the Backpacks,” during worship at 10:30 am. How wonderful to know God goes with us always, and that your St. John’s family is praying for you!
St. John’s begins the fall Sunday school schedule with Rally Day: Blessing new beginnings, on August 25 at 9 am, in McPhail Hall. Everyone is invited to attend whether or not you are planning to attend Sunday school fall classes. Come learn about St. John’s Sunday school program; stay for a light breakfast, singing and fellowship.
— Blessing of the Backpacks, 10:30 am
All students and teachers (primary, secondary and college) are invited to bring their backpacks to church for a “Blessing of the Backpacks,” during worship at 10:30 am. How wonderful to know God goes with us always, and that your St. John’s family is praying for you!
New Class Coming: Unbinding Your Soul
Pastor Jon will teach a new 6 week Unbinding class for 30 people on September 8, 4 - 5:30 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.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Mustard Seed Project - Small Steps Nurturing Center
Blake
Modlin’s Mustard Seed Project is to collect school supplies for the students,
age 2 to 6, at Small
Steps Nurturing
Center
- Bubbles
- Construction Paper
- Crayons & Crayola Washable Markers
- Craft (popsicle & wide) Sticks
- Elmer’s School Glue (small bottles)
- Glue Sticks
- Play Dough
- Short Chubby Markers
- Dry Erase Markers
- Fun Stickers
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Sentence Strips
- Kleenex
- Foam Shapes (holiday & alphabet)
- Shaving Cream for the sensory tables
- Gently used preschool children’s books
Items also needed:
- Children’s Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
- Batteries: (AA, AAA)
- Band-Aids (large)
- Allergy Free Latex Gloves (All sizes)
- Boys and Girls Clothes (including underwear):
2T – 10
- Diaper wipes
- Diapers: size 3 and up
- Clorox wipes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Head Lice Shampoo
- Tape (clear packing, 1” masking, & duct)
- Velcro: dots or strips
Please bring your
donations to the church office
Blessings and the new school year
St. John's is celebrating and blessing the beginning of the new school year!
All Students and teachers are invited to bring their backpacks to Worship, Sunday August 25.
August 18 - Sunday Reminders
Kroger Community
Rewards: Bring your Kroger Plus Card to the table near the stage and
volunteers will link your card to St.
John’s number. Starting in September every time you
shop at Kroger, Braes Interfaith Ministries will benefit.
Rally Day, Sunday, August
25: St. John’s
begins the fall Sunday School schedule with a Rally Day celebration in McPhail
Hall at 9 am.
Backpack Blessing,
Sunday, August 25: All students and teachers (primary, secondary and
college) are invited to bring their backpacks to church for a “Blessing of the
Backpack” during worship at 10:30 am.
Book Group, Thursday,
August 29: "We are now approaching the heart of the four gospels, the
dense and complex center of their world of meaning." And so begins chapter
8 which we will be discussing-along with chapter 9-at our next book meeting. All
are welcome. The book we'll be discussing is How God Became King by N.T. Wright. Join the group for some lively
discussion about a fascinating book.
Feeling called by God?
If you would like to tutor students at Shearn
Elementary School (9802 Stella Link Road ) please call Pastor
Fred Tow (713-663-7550, ext. 108) at the Chinese Baptist
Church
Please Support and Donate
to these 2013 Mustard Seed projects:
♥ Blake Modlin is using her $100.00 to purchase school
supplies for Small Steps Nurturing
Center
♥ Shannon DeSouza is using her mustard seed money to buy food
for the BIM Pantry. Please consider donating coupons and/or money to assist her
with making the most of her donation.
♥ Betty Robinson is purchasing shoes for
students at Shearn Elementary. Look for the collection box in Bldg 2 to help
Betty with her project.
Weekly Schedule: August 18 - 25
Sunday,
August 18 Beacon Deadline
9:00 am Church
School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Choir Potluck Brunch
11:45 am Choir Potluck Brunch
12:30 pm PYF
Summer Outing
Monday, August 19
9:00 am
Staff Meeting
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,
August 20
9:30 am
Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
Wednesday,
August 21
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
Thursday,
August 22
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Community Bible Study Teacher Training, Building One
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Community Bible Study Teacher Training, Building One
Saturday,
August 24
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
Sunday,
August 25 Backpack Blessing
9:00 am Church
School
9:00 am Rally Day, McPhail Hall
9:00 am Rally Day, McPhail Hall
10:30 am Worship Service
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Construction Continues
Work continues on our Single Parent Family Ministry. They are still working on the drainage for the retention pond and building up the ground level for the flood plain requirements.
August 11 Sunday Reminders
Family Movie Night,
Saturday, August 17: Everyone is invited to the special showing of Mamma Mia! in the session room. This
2008 musical features the music of ABBA. Doors open at 5:30 pm with movie
starting at 6 pm.
Rally Day, Sunday,
August 25: St. John’s
begins the fall Sunday School schedule with a Rally Day celebration in McPhail
Hall at 9 am. Everyone is invited whether or not you are planning to attend
Sunday school fall classes.
Backpack Blessing,
Sunday, August 25: All students and teachers (primary, secondary and
college) are invited to bring their backpacks to church for a “Blessing of the
Backpack” during worship at 10:30 am.
Book Group, Thursday,
August 29: "We are now approaching the heart of the four gospels, the
dense and complex center of their world of meaning." And so begins chapter
8 which we will be discussing-along with chapter 9-at our next book meeting. All
are welcome. The book we'll be discussing is How God Became King by N.T. Wright. Join the group for some lively
discussion about a fascinating book.
Feeling called by God?
If you would like to like to tutor students at Shearn
Elementary School (9802 Stella Link Road ) please call Pastor
Fred Tow (713-663-7550, ext. 108) at the Chinese Baptist
Church
Please Support and Donate
to these 2013 Mustard Seed projects:
♥ Blake Modlin is using her $100.00 to purchase school
supplies for Small Steps Nurturing
Center
♥ Shannon DeSouza is using her mustard seed money to buy food
for the BIM Pantry. Please consider donating coupons and/or money to assist her
with making the most of her donation.
♥ Betty Robinson is purchasing shoes for
students at Shearn Elementary. Look for the collection box in Bldg 1 to help
Betty with her project.
St. John's Weekly Schedule: August 11 - 18
This
Week at St. John’s
Sunday,
August 11
9:00 am Church
School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Congregational Potluck Brunch
11:45 am Congregational Potluck Brunch
Monday, August 12
9:00 am
Staff Meeting
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,
August 13
9:30 am
Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
Wednesday,
August 14
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 pm “Wonder Team”Sandwich Makers, McPhail
Hall
6:30 pm Caring/Fellowship Committee Meeting
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 pm “Wonder Team”
6:30 pm Caring/Fellowship Committee Meeting
Thursday,
August 15
7:30 pm Christian Education Committee Meeting
Saturday,
August 17
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
5:30 pm
Movie Night
Sunday,
August 18 Beacon Deadline
9:00 am Church
School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Choir Potluck Brunch
11:45 am Choir Potluck Brunch
12:30 pm PYF
Summer Outing
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Tutors Needed
Feeling called by God?
If you would like to like to tutor students at Shearn
Elementary School (9802 Stella Link Road ) please call Pastor
Fred Tow (713-663-7550, ext. 108) at the C Baptist
Church .
Saturday August 17 Movie Night
Everyone is invited to Family Movie Night, Saturday, August 17, for the special showing of Mamma Mia! in Building 2, the session room. This
2008 musical features the music of ABBA. Doors open at 5:30 pm with movie
starting at 6 pm.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Celebrating Back to School
Backpack Blessing,
Sunday, August 25All students and teachers (primary, secondary and college) are invited to bring their backpacks to church for a
“Blessing of the Backpack” during worship at 10:30 am.
St. John’s Wonder Team, Wednesday, August 14
Sandwich Makers are needed!
Please meet in McPhail Hall at 6 pm to make 300+ sandwiches for local children.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
August 4 - 11 Church Schedule
This
Week at St. John’s
Sunday,
August 4
9:00 am Church
School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch prepared by Faith in Action Committee
11:45 am Brunch prepared by Faith in Action Committee
12:30 pm Nominating Committee Meeting
Monday, August 5
9:00 am
Staff Meeting
10:00
am Bob’s Crew
6:00 pm
Walking Together
7:00 pm
Bells
Tuesday,
August 6
9:30 am
Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
10:00 – 11:00 am McPhail Hall (Private Event)
10:00 – 11:00 am McPhail Hall (Private Event)
7:00 pm
Faith in Action Committee Meeting
Wednesday,
August 7
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
7:30 pm Session Meeting
12:00 pm Centering Prayer
7:30 pm Session Meeting
Saturday,
August 10
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
11:00 am – 3:00 pm PYF Summer Outing
(Meet at the church at 11 am, please bring a
swimsuit, sunscreen, towels and a change of clothes)
(Meet at the church at 11 am, please bring a
swimsuit, sunscreen, towels and a change of clothes)
Sunday,
August 11
9:00 am Church
School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Congregational Potluck Brunch
11:45 am Congregational Potluck Brunch
Fill the Ark
Fill the Ark
Fill the
Please pick up
a Fill the Ark bank at church, load it up with your spare change and return it
to the Fill the Ark
box in Vivian’s office.
August 4 Sunday Insert Highlights
Committee Chairs Alert: Please send to the office (office.sjpc@gmail.com) your reports for the
Session Report which will be emailed Monday, August 5. The August Session
meeting will be Wednesday, August 7.
Beacon Deadline:
The deadline for the first electronic Beacon is Sunday, August 11. Please email
your article (office.sjpc@gmail.com) or bring to Room 208.
Family Movie Night,
Saturday, August 17: Everyone is invited to the special showing of Mamma Mia! in the session room. This
2008 musical features the music of ABBA.
Please Support and Donate
to these 2013 Mustard Seed projects:
♥ Blake Modlin is
using her $100.00 to purchase school supplies for Small Steps
Nurturing Center
♥ Shannon DeSouza is using her mustard seed money to buy food
for the BIM Pantry. Please consider donating coupons and/or money to assist her
with making the most of her donation.
♥ Betty Robinson is purchasing shoes for
students at Shearn Elementary. Look for the collection box in Bldg 1 to help
Betty with her project.
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