Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Scout Sunday— February 14
This year St. John’s will celebrate Scout Sunday on February 14. On that day, the Scouts will join us in the Sanctuary for worship. February is chosen for this special event because it is the anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scout program by Lord Baden Powell in England. This year the Boy Scouts of America is 100 years old.
Ash Wednesday Service— February 17, 7 pm
Lent is a special season, and it is almost here!
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Celebrate the coming season by joining your St. John’s family for this service.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Celebrate the coming season by joining your St. John’s family for this service.
Johnny Dyson Band, February 21
St. John's will host a very special event on Sunday, February 21
"Your Kind of Music, 40 Years of Popular Music"
with the Johnny Dyson Band
Mark your calendar and don't miss this special evening of music
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
This Week at St. John's - January 17 -24
Sunday, January 17 – Beacon deadline
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Monday, January 18
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, January 19
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Program and Luncheon
12:00 pm Staff Meeting12:30 pm Circle Bible Leaders Meeting
12:30 pm Beacon Assemblers
6:30 pm “Stay Young Stay Strong” 7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, January 20
Thursday, January 21
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, January 22
Saturday, January 23
7:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Officer Training, St .Luke’s Presbyterian Church
Sunday, January 24 Congregational Meeting
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Congregational Meeting
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Monday, January 18
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, January 19
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Program and Luncheon
12:00 pm Staff Meeting12:30 pm Circle Bible Leaders Meeting
12:30 pm Beacon Assemblers
6:30 pm “Stay Young Stay Strong” 7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, January 20
Thursday, January 21
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, January 22
Saturday, January 23
7:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Officer Training, St .Luke’s Presbyterian Church
Sunday, January 24 Congregational Meeting
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Congregational Meeting
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
St. John's Weekly Reminders
BIM: January is the month that St. John’s is committed to stock the food pantry and provide toiletries at Braes Interfaith Ministries. If you choose to make a monetary
contribution, remember that your contribution of $1.00 can provide $27.00 worth of food from the Houston Food Bank.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
Presbyterian Women’s Program & Luncheon, Tuesday, January 19: All members of St. John’s and their friends are invited to the program with special speaker, Marie Kutz. She will be talking about her trip to China.
Beacon Newsletter Assemblers: The January/February 2010 Newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, January 19, at 12:30 pm, in Room 203. No experience is necessary.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
Keeping your New Year’s Resolutions: St. John’s Wellness Ministry invites all interested persons to join us on Monday night, 6:30 pm, for “Walking Together” and Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm, for “Stay Strong Stay Young” class. All equipment is provided.
SouperBowl of Caring, Sunday, February 7: St. John’s youth will again participate in the annual SouperBowl of Caring followed by a soup luncheon in McPhail Hall. Plan on coming to enjoy the fellowship and feed hungry people at the same time.
Mark your Calendar, Sunday, February 21, 6 pm: Everyone is invited to a special performance by The Johnny Dyson Band, presenting a unique musical program featuring 40 years of Your Kind of Music for listening and dancing.
contribution, remember that your contribution of $1.00 can provide $27.00 worth of food from the Houston Food Bank.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
Presbyterian Women’s Program & Luncheon, Tuesday, January 19: All members of St. John’s and their friends are invited to the program with special speaker, Marie Kutz. She will be talking about her trip to China.
Beacon Newsletter Assemblers: The January/February 2010 Newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, January 19, at 12:30 pm, in Room 203. No experience is necessary.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
Keeping your New Year’s Resolutions: St. John’s Wellness Ministry invites all interested persons to join us on Monday night, 6:30 pm, for “Walking Together” and Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm, for “Stay Strong Stay Young” class. All equipment is provided.
SouperBowl of Caring, Sunday, February 7: St. John’s youth will again participate in the annual SouperBowl of Caring followed by a soup luncheon in McPhail Hall. Plan on coming to enjoy the fellowship and feed hungry people at the same time.
Mark your Calendar, Sunday, February 21, 6 pm: Everyone is invited to a special performance by The Johnny Dyson Band, presenting a unique musical program featuring 40 years of Your Kind of Music for listening and dancing.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Haiti Water and Solar Projects
Living Waters for the World has set up a special linkat their website for donations to rebuild our systems in Haiti and retrofitting them with solar energy: http://www.livingwatersfortheworld.org/ Please share this info far and wide, for there is a monumental task in front of us to get our systems in Haiti rebuilt, and then converting all to solar power so that none will be dependent on a shaky energy delivery infrastructure.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
St. John’s Haiti Relief Project
St. John’s and ChristChurch Presbyterian Church are partnering to collect items needed for Haiti. We have a 42 feet box-car shipping container located at Christian Alliance in Pearland. We need to fill it. (See list below)
Please bring items to the recycling center in McPhail Hall. It is best, but not essential, that the items are in large boxes, sealed with shipping tape. Please label the boxes with generic titles, such as clothes, shoes, hygiene supplies, etc. If McPhail Hall is locked, please bring your donations to the office in Building II.
Monetary donations are also needed to cover shipping. Make checks payable to St. John’s with the Haiti Project in the memo line. The container will be trucked to the Port of Houston where a Brown and Root ship will take it to Haiti to be off-loaded with amphibious craft, bypassing the port. Funds collected in excess of shipping cost will go to The Living Waters for the World Haiti Water Project.
Please remember the Haitians needs are long-term. TV and News coverage may end in a few weeks but people will be homeless for months or years. — John Freeman
Items Needed for Haiti
Clothes & Shoes(for a warm climate, in good condition)
Non-perishable food items
Hygiene Products
Cloth Diapers
Blankets
Tents & Sleeping bags
Medical supplies: ACE bandages, bandages, gloves, gauze, antibiotic ointment, alcohol pads
Please bring items to the recycling center in McPhail Hall. It is best, but not essential, that the items are in large boxes, sealed with shipping tape. Please label the boxes with generic titles, such as clothes, shoes, hygiene supplies, etc. If McPhail Hall is locked, please bring your donations to the office in Building II.
Monetary donations are also needed to cover shipping. Make checks payable to St. John’s with the Haiti Project in the memo line. The container will be trucked to the Port of Houston where a Brown and Root ship will take it to Haiti to be off-loaded with amphibious craft, bypassing the port. Funds collected in excess of shipping cost will go to The Living Waters for the World Haiti Water Project.
Please remember the Haitians needs are long-term. TV and News coverage may end in a few weeks but people will be homeless for months or years. — John Freeman
Items Needed for Haiti
Clothes & Shoes(for a warm climate, in good condition)
Non-perishable food items
Hygiene Products
Cloth Diapers
Blankets
Tents & Sleeping bags
Medical supplies: ACE bandages, bandages, gloves, gauze, antibiotic ointment, alcohol pads
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Session News
The Session will be meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the each month.
The Session elected Mary Herlitz Clerk of Session, Dave Nelson & Lois Stowell as delegates to the Feb. 6 Presbytery Mtg.
Approved Jon Burnham's study leave for Feb. 1-6 (Austin Seminary MidWinter Lecture Series)
Appointed Bill Ehrenstrom and Mary Hughes to head the planning team for the Nov. 13 Presbytery Meeting which will be held at St. John's
Session will have a Retreat at ChristChurch in Bellaire on Jan. 30.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Items Needed for Haiti
Items Needed for Haiti:
Clothes – Warm Climate, Good Condition
Hygiene Products
Flashlights and Batteries
Non-perishable food items
Medical Supplies
ACE bandages
Bandages
Gloves
Gauze
Antibiotic Ointment
Alcohol pads
Blankets
Shoes
Boxes
Tents & Sleeping Bags
Drop-off locations:
St. John's Presbyterian Church, 5020 West Bellfort , Houston 713-723-6262 or
ChristChurch Presbyterian, 5001 Bellaire Blvd. 9819 Bissonett Blvd., Bellaire, TX. 713-667-6574 or for late hours, Multi-enthnic Center, 9819 Bissonett
Spanish/English Conversation Opportunity
WHEN: Thursdays (beginning January 28) from 1-2 pm
WHERE: Small Steps Nurturing Center, 2902 Jensen Drive Houston
(713-236-0330; www.ssnc.org)
WHAT: Gather with Spanish speakers and English speakers and learn
from each other. Each week there will be a conversation focus with
brief instruction. Participants will be then be paired English/Spanish
and each will have the chance to speak to the other in her/his second
language.
WHO: Any one wanting to learn basic English or Spanish - or improve
language skills, for ministry or other purposes. It is also a chance
to help others learn English. All levels welcome.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact Suzette Harrel at 713-501-4703 or
suzharrel@comcast.net
WHERE: Small Steps Nurturing Center, 2902 Jensen Drive Houston
(713-236-0330; www.ssnc.org)
WHAT: Gather with Spanish speakers and English speakers and learn
from each other. Each week there will be a conversation focus with
brief instruction. Participants will be then be paired English/Spanish
and each will have the chance to speak to the other in her/his second
language.
WHO: Any one wanting to learn basic English or Spanish - or improve
language skills, for ministry or other purposes. It is also a chance
to help others learn English. All levels welcome.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact Suzette Harrel at 713-501-4703 or
suzharrel@comcast.net
St. John's - The Epistle for January 14, 2010
Dear church members and friends of St. John's,
Our hearts and minds are reeling from the devastating earthquake that
hit Haiti. It hit close to home as our janitor, Alphonse, lost his
father whose neck was broken during the earthquake. He has other
family members who were seriously injured. In addition, John Freeman
and Léonie Tchoconté were in Haiti last summer to install a community
water filter and solar system so we have a strong connection with
Haiti. In response to the earthquake this week, we are working with
ChristChurch Bellaire to finish filling a shipping container for Haiti
with clothes, diapers, and hygiene supplies as soon as possible.
Please bring these items to the recycling center in the hallway near
the restrooms in Fellowship Hall. In addition, please keep Alphonse
and his family in prayer.
The text this Sunday is from 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 and the sermon
title is Rainbow Fish. In this letter to the Corinthian church, Paul
defends himself as the leader of the Christian community in Corinth.
During his defense of himself, Paul notes that some of the Corinthian
congregation is puffed up with pride due to their over abundance of
spiritual gifts. Think of spiritual gifts like the colored scales on a
Rainbow Fish. God gives us spiritual gifts not so that we can stand
out like exotic Rainbow Fish. Rather, God gives us spiritual gifts for
the common good of the group. Only when we share the spiritual gifts
God has given us will we find the joy that comes from fulfilling our
purpose in life.
We will share our spiritual gifts this Saturday during "All Committee
Day" at St. John's.
Here is the schedule:
8:30 am – Refreshments in Fellowship Hall
9:00 am – Opening assembly in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Committee meetings in Building II
11:30 am – Closing assembly in Fellowship Hall
Committee members will then depart and the session will remain for
lunch and a meeting. Come help us get the year off in the right
direction at All Committee Day this Saturday!
Last Saturday we had a moving memorial service for Betty Smith. Pastor
Emeritus, Rev. John Shute , led the reflections and was supported by
the comments of family members. There was an abundance of beautiful
music during the service from Kimberly Tobola, our choir, and Mark
Swindler. The Revels sang during the reception in Fellowship Hall. It
was a great tribute to a great woman of God. Thanks to everyone who
helped with the arrangements.
Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming January/February
2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be
part of this issue is Sunday, January 17, at 12 Noon, if space is
still available. Articles are placed as received.
All reports must be turned in to the church office by next Sunday.
Copies of last year's reports are available in the office. These
reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational Meeting.
All members of St. John's and their friends are invited to the
Presbyterian Women's Program & Luncheon, Tuesday, January 19, with
special speaker, Marie Kutz. She will be talking about her trip to
China.
St. John's will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting
on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
Peace of Christ be with you,
Pastor Jon
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Hospitality Corner
First John 1:7 (NRSV) says:
"If we walk in the light as he himself is in the light,
we have fellowship with one another."
"If we walk in the light as he himself is in the light,
we have fellowship with one another."
That kind of fellowship can begin at St. John’s here and now. Let us place ourselves in the light of God and joyfully reach out in fellowship with others. Welcome everyone you meet with a smile, a handshake and friendly words!
— brought to you by St. John’s Evangelism Ministry Team
Seafarer’s Boxes
Presbyterian Women gathered on December 8 to pack 30 shoeboxes for the seamen. Thanks to Esther Bender’s delivery service, the packages were loaded and taken to the Houston Seafarer’s Center along with 60 knitted hats and scarves.
Thank you to all who donated items or money and helped with the packing and wrapping of the boxes in our distinct red and green dinosaur Christmas paper.Working together St. John’s brings Christmas cheer and joy to seamen all around the world.
Thank you to all who donated items or money and helped with the packing and wrapping of the boxes in our distinct red and green dinosaur Christmas paper.Working together St. John’s brings Christmas cheer and joy to seamen all around the world.
Aluminum Soda Tabs
St. John’s Presbyterian Women delivered to the Houston’s Ronald McDonald’s house 51 pounds of aluminum soda tabs. (That’s 63,350 tabs!)
The money helps support the operations of the RMD by purchasing food for the family food pantry, cleaning supplies and providing van transportation to and from the Texas Medical Center for the families.
Keep saving those tabs and bringing them to the Recycle Center in McPhail Hall.
The money helps support the operations of the RMD by purchasing food for the family food pantry, cleaning supplies and providing van transportation to and from the Texas Medical Center for the families.
Keep saving those tabs and bringing them to the Recycle Center in McPhail Hall.
Holly Hall Book Review—Wednesday, January 27
The Holly Hall Book Review Series continues with its third review on January 27 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer at 10:30 am. Reviewer Lurline Morrow will review The Garden Heist: The True Story of the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Theft by Ulrich Boser. The book explores the 1990 robbery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston (the largest art theft in modern times).
Presbyterian Women’s Program & Luncheon - Tuesday, January 19
Please join us at 9:30 am as we welcome Marie Kutz. All members of St. John’s, and their friends, are invited to the program and luncheon which follows. The February speaker will be Dr. Mindy Stanley Ehrenstorm.
This Week at St. John's - January 10 -17
Sunday, January 10 Installation & Ordination of Elders
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Monday, January 11
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, January 12
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Young Stay Strong” 7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, January 13
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Making, McPhail Hall
7:30 pm St. John’s Book Group
Thursday, January 14
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:00 pm Brownie (Girl Scout) Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Saturday, January 16 All Committee Day
7:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
8:30 am – 12:00 pm All-Committee Day
9:00 am Daisy Troop (Girl Scout) Troop #21174
1:00 pm Session Meeting
Sunday, January 17 Beacon Deadline
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Monday, January 11
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, January 12
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Young Stay Strong” 7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, January 13
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Making, McPhail Hall
7:30 pm St. John’s Book Group
Thursday, January 14
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:00 pm Brownie (Girl Scout) Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Saturday, January 16 All Committee Day
7:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
8:30 am – 12:00 pm All-Committee Day
9:00 am Daisy Troop (Girl Scout) Troop #21174
1:00 pm Session Meeting
Sunday, January 17 Beacon Deadline
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
St. John's Weekly Reminders
January is the month that St. John’s is committed to stock the food pantry and provide toiletries at Braes Interfaith Ministries. If you choose to make a monetary contribution, remember that your contribution of $1.00 can provide $27.00 worth of food from the Houston Food Bank.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
“Wonder Team” Sandwich, Wednesday, January 13: Sandwich makers are needed to help feed hungry Houston children. Please meet in McPhail Hall at 6 pm.
St. John’s Book Group, Wednesday, January 13: All readers are invited to join St. John’s Book Group, meeting in Room 205 at 7:30 pm. Greg Weiher, Moderator.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming January/February 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, January 17, at 12 Noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Annual Ministry Reports Due Sunday, January 17: All reports must be turned in to the church office by next Sunday. Copies of last year’s reports are available in the office. These reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational Meeting.
Presbyterian Women’s Program & Luncheon, Tuesday, January 19: All members of St. John’s and their friends are invited to the program, with special speaker, Marie Kutz. She will be talking about her trip to China.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
Remember All-Committee Day, Saturday, January 16, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm with Session Meeting to follow.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
“Wonder Team” Sandwich, Wednesday, January 13: Sandwich makers are needed to help feed hungry Houston children. Please meet in McPhail Hall at 6 pm.
St. John’s Book Group, Wednesday, January 13: All readers are invited to join St. John’s Book Group, meeting in Room 205 at 7:30 pm. Greg Weiher, Moderator.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming January/February 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, January 17, at 12 Noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Annual Ministry Reports Due Sunday, January 17: All reports must be turned in to the church office by next Sunday. Copies of last year’s reports are available in the office. These reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational Meeting.
Presbyterian Women’s Program & Luncheon, Tuesday, January 19: All members of St. John’s and their friends are invited to the program, with special speaker, Marie Kutz. She will be talking about her trip to China.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
Remember All-Committee Day, Saturday, January 16, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm with Session Meeting to follow.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
St. John's View this page "Epistle for January 7, 2010"
Dear church members and friends of St. John's,
Our Christmas Eve services were truly memorable. Leonie and Mary
Sterner did a great job of organizing and leading the 6 p.m. service
featuring our children and youth in music, drama and dance. The 11
p.m. service was also touching with Alina on piano, a guest harpist,
and solos by Mark. Both services featured great readers and both were
well attended and worshipful experiences and lots of friends and
family members attended as well. Kudos to all involved.
After the Christmas Eve services my family and I made a trip to
Mississippi to visit our family there. It was a great opportunity to
see them all in one place at one time. I appreciate Steven Leach for
filling the pulpit while I was away and his mother, Jeanne, and
brother, Michael, also led in the liturgy. Well done and thanks to the
Leach's family for stepping up and delivering the goods on the Sunday
after Christmas.
Our prayers are with Sherman Wilson who continues his stay at Brighton
Gardens recovering from a fractured neck vertebrae. Boonie Poole is
scheduled to come home tomorrow from a prolonged stay at Sharpview
Manor. Evelyn Weinburger is up and walking in Dallas according to
Kathy and we give thanks to God for that good report from our beloved
friend. Rita Rumelt recently fell and broke her pelvis and we remember
her in prayer as well. In addition, remember Opha Holland who is at
home.
This Saturday you are invited to a memorial service for Betty Smith at
2 p.m. in the sanctuary with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall.
Betty has been a member here since 1979 and contributed mightily to
the church and in particular the choir and also served as an elder.
She will be greatly missed. Come show support for her children and
their families this Saturday. The choir will sing and our former
pastor, Rev. John Shute, will be a featured speaker.
This Sunday Kathleen Captain and Jenny Glover will be ordained and
installed and Bill Ehrenstrom, Phyllis Freeman, Jo Ann Golden, Mary
Hughes, Max Kattner, and Lois Stowell will be installed as elders.
Let's give them a good dose of love and support as they begin their
terms of service on the session. The session will have a wonderful
training opportunity at St. Luke's Church on Saturday, January 23 and
then we will have a session retreat at ChristChurch Bellaire on
January 30. Keep the session in prayer as we get going in this new
year of service.
On Saturday, January 16, is our annual "All Committee Day" starting in
McPhail at 8:30 am. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. If you
don't yet have a committee call the church office and we'll get you
set up.
The Annual Ministry Team Reports are due in the church office by
Sunday, January 17. These reports will be distributed at the January
24 Congregational Meeting.
The sermon this Sunday is titled Common Strength Baptism from the
passage of Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 on Baptism of the Lord Sunday. This is
a very special moment in Luke's Gospel when Jesus is baptized and "a
voice came from heaven: 'You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am
well pleased.'" Every child needs to hear that message from a parent.
We are all children of God we need to hear that God loves us and is
well pleased with us. That is the good news of the gospel and God's
word to you in this new year. Happy new year!!
Peace of Christ be with you,
Pastor Jon
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
St. John’s Breakfast — This Saturday
Do your feet ache, and/or hurt?
Do you have calluses, bunions, corns, etc.?
Do you have calluses, bunions, corns, etc.?
A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be with us to explain all this good stuff, how to better take care of what holds us up and makes us walk. Come for breakfast at 8 am and our program will begin at 8:30 am — be sure to bring your feet! If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Coming in February
St. John's will host a very special event on Sunday, February 21
"Your Kind of Music, 40 Years of Popular Music"
with the Johnny Dyson Band
Mark your calendar and don't miss this special evening of music.
A BIG Thank You
A BIG thank you to all of the people who have helped this calendar year with the many different projects necessary to maintain the church property.
— Barbara Brisch & George Dobbin,Co-moderators, Property Team
— Barbara Brisch & George Dobbin,Co-moderators, Property Team
Children's Hats Delivered
A big thank you to the knitters and crocheters of St. John’s. Seventy-five (75) children’s hats were delivered to Little Steps Nurturing Center in time for the children to wear them during Houston’s December 4th snow fall. St. John’s would like to make a hat for every child at Little Steps Nurturing Center.
I have the pattern, the yarn and the needles; please talk to me, Betty Nelson, to learn how you can help.
I have the pattern, the yarn and the needles; please talk to me, Betty Nelson, to learn how you can help.
November 2009 BIM Statistics
Braes Interfaith Ministries served 1,684 clients (792 children and 892 adults). 27 of the above were homeless.
Braes Interfaith Ministries — January Food Drive
January is the time for St. John’s to focus on BIM’s food pantry.
Each of the twelve member congregations of Braes Interfaith Ministries has a month designated to provide food for distribution from the pantry. January is St. John’s month. Monetary donations are greatly welcomed. A $1 donation will purchase $27 worth of groceries at the Houston Food Bank. Please write BIM on the memo line of your check.
Each of the twelve member congregations of Braes Interfaith Ministries has a month designated to provide food for distribution from the pantry. January is St. John’s month. Monetary donations are greatly welcomed. A $1 donation will purchase $27 worth of groceries at the Houston Food Bank. Please write BIM on the memo line of your check.
Wellness Ministry
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly to the coming year. It’s time to reflect on the changes we want (or need to) make. One of the most common resolutions is to add in fitness, get healthy and lose those extra pounds.
You can make your resolution come true by joining St. John’s fitness ministry. Novice to experienced exercisers are invited to join in the fellowship and fitness classes:
St. John’s “Walking Together” class meets every Monday night at 6:30 pm in Room 209 for approximately 45 minutes. All you need to bring are comfortable walking shoes.
“Stay Strong Stay Young” class, for improving bone density and strength, meets every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30 pm in Room 209. All weights are supplied.
You can make your resolution come true by joining St. John’s fitness ministry. Novice to experienced exercisers are invited to join in the fellowship and fitness classes:
St. John’s “Walking Together” class meets every Monday night at 6:30 pm in Room 209 for approximately 45 minutes. All you need to bring are comfortable walking shoes.
“Stay Strong Stay Young” class, for improving bone density and strength, meets every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30 pm in Room 209. All weights are supplied.
St. John's Calendar, January 3 - 10
Sunday, January 3
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, January 4
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, January 5
9:30 am Circles 1 & 2
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Young Stay Strong”
7:30 pm Evening Circle
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, January 6
12:00 pm Staff and Family Christmas Party
Thursday, January 7
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, January 8
Saturday, January 9
7:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
2:00 pm Betty Smith’s memorial service, reception following McPhail Hall
Sunday, January 10 Installation & Ordination of Elders
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, January 4
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, January 5
9:30 am Circles 1 & 2
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Young Stay Strong”
7:30 pm Evening Circle
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, January 6
12:00 pm Staff and Family Christmas Party
Thursday, January 7
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, January 8
Saturday, January 9
7:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
2:00 pm Betty Smith’s memorial service, reception following McPhail Hall
Sunday, January 10 Installation & Ordination of Elders
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
St. John's Weekly Reminders
Circles, Tuesday, January 5: Circle 1, 9:30 am, Louise Cherry, chair, will meet at the church, shared hostesses and Circle 2, 9:30 am, Linda Dyson, chair, will meet at the church, Connie Brown hostess. Night Circle, 7:30 pm, Kathleen Captain, chair, will meet at church, Esther Bender hostess.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, January 9: A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be the featured speaker with breakfast served at 8:00 am. If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Betty Smith Memorial Service, Saturday, January 9, 2 pm: The memorial service will begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall. All are invited to join with her family to celebrate her life.
“Wonder Team” Sandwich, Wednesday, January 13: Sandwich makers are needed to help feed hungry Houston children. Please meet in McPhail Hall at 6 pm.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming January/February 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, January 17, at 12 Noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Attention 2009 Ministry Moderators: The Annual Ministry Team Reports are due in the church office by Sunday, January 17. These reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational Meeting.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace): At the Living Gift Market there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is outside the church office, Building II.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, January 9: A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be the featured speaker with breakfast served at 8:00 am. If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Betty Smith Memorial Service, Saturday, January 9, 2 pm: The memorial service will begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall. All are invited to join with her family to celebrate her life.
“Wonder Team” Sandwich, Wednesday, January 13: Sandwich makers are needed to help feed hungry Houston children. Please meet in McPhail Hall at 6 pm.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming January/February 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, January 17, at 12 Noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Attention 2009 Ministry Moderators: The Annual Ministry Team Reports are due in the church office by Sunday, January 17. These reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational Meeting.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace): At the Living Gift Market there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is outside the church office, Building II.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Weekend Meals Volunteers
In January St. John’s Outreach Mission Team will be scheduling the delivery rooster for delivering meals to elderly people who need them. St. John’s delivers on the first Saturday and the second Sunday each month. If you would like to volunteer for this special ministry, please contact Phyllis Freeman.
Flower Calendar
Would you like to dedicate flowers to a loved one? Would you like to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers? It’s easy to do— sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex during the month of January.
St. John’s Breakfast — Saturday, January 9
Do your feet ache, and/or hurt?
Do you have calluses, bunions, corns, etc.?
A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be with us to explain all this good stuff, how to better take care of what holds us up and makes us walk. Come for breakfast at 8 am (We’ll figure that out soon!), and our program will begin at 8:30 am — be sure to bring your feet! If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Do you have calluses, bunions, corns, etc.?
A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be with us to explain all this good stuff, how to better take care of what holds us up and makes us walk. Come for breakfast at 8 am (We’ll figure that out soon!), and our program will begin at 8:30 am — be sure to bring your feet! If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
St. John’s Circles - Tuesday, January 5
All St. John’s ladies are invited to join a women’s Bible study circle of their choice. Circle meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month with two morning circles meeting at 9:30 am and one evening circle at 7:30 pm. The
locations will be listed in the Sunday morning January 3 bulletin, or call the church office, 713-723-6262, for locations and directions.
locations will be listed in the Sunday morning January 3 bulletin, or call the church office, 713-723-6262, for locations and directions.
Braes Interfaith Ministries
January is the time for St. John’s to focus on BIM’s food pantry.
Each of the twelve member congregations of Braes Interfaith Ministries has a month designated to provide food for distribution from the pantry. January is St. John’s month. Monetary donations are greatly welcomed. A $1 donation will purchase $27 worth of groceries at the Houston Food Bank. Please write BIM on the memo line of your check.
Each of the twelve member congregations of Braes Interfaith Ministries has a month designated to provide food for distribution from the pantry. January is St. John’s month. Monetary donations are greatly welcomed. A $1 donation will purchase $27 worth of groceries at the Houston Food Bank. Please write BIM on the memo line of your check.
St. John's Calendar, Dec 27 - Jan 3
Sunday, December 27
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
Monday, December 28
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, December 29
12:00 pm No Staff Meeting
6:30 pm Stay Young Stay Strong
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 30
Thursday, December 31
Offices closed
9:30 pm – 1 am Ghanaian Church, McPhail Hall
Friday, January 1 –
New Year’s Day - Offices closed
Saturday, January 2
Sunday, January 3
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
Monday, December 28
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
Tuesday, December 29
12:00 pm No Staff Meeting
6:30 pm Stay Young Stay Strong
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 30
Thursday, December 31
Offices closed
9:30 pm – 1 am Ghanaian Church, McPhail Hall
Friday, January 1 –
New Year’s Day - Offices closed
Saturday, January 2
Sunday, January 3
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
St. John's Weekly Reminders
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
St. John’s Office Holiday Schedule: St. John’s offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1, for New Year’s.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, January 9: A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be the featured speaker with breakfast served at 8:30 am. Please mark your calendar because January’s breakfast is meeting on the second Saturday of January. If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Betty Smith Memorial Service, Saturday, January 9, 2 pm: Betty’s church family is invited to join her family and friends for a memorial service and reception.
Attention 2009 Ministry Moderators: The Annual Ministry Team Reports are due in the church office by Sunday, January 17. These reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational meeting.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace) At the Living Gift Market there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is outside the church office, Building II.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
St. John’s Office Holiday Schedule: St. John’s offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1, for New Year’s.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, January 9: A podiatrist, Dr. Rodney Croft, D.P.M., will be the featured speaker with breakfast served at 8:30 am. Please mark your calendar because January’s breakfast is meeting on the second Saturday of January. If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Betty Smith Memorial Service, Saturday, January 9, 2 pm: Betty’s church family is invited to join her family and friends for a memorial service and reception.
Attention 2009 Ministry Moderators: The Annual Ministry Team Reports are due in the church office by Sunday, January 17. These reports will be distributed at the January 24 Congregational meeting.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation, Sunday, January 24: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace) At the Living Gift Market there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is outside the church office, Building II.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
St. John's The Epistle for December 23, 2009
Dear church members and friends of St. John's,
Our Christmas Eve services are at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on December 24.
Who will you bring with you?
The 6 p.m. Service features our children and youth through music,
drama and dance as they express the meaning of this holy night in
their own unique fashion. The 11 p.m. Service will feature violin,
organ, piano, and solos by Mark Swindler as well as a few Christmas
carols and will conclude in candlelight. Both services will be
meaningful expressions of who we are as Christians and Presbyterians.
Unchurched folks are more likely to attend worship on Christmas Eve
than at any other time of year so consider which of your unchurched
friends you may invite to these services. They will appreciate your
invitation.
We will again receive the Christmas Joy Offering during worship this
Sunday. This offering supports the assistance programs of the Board of
Pensions, that provide support to retired and active church workers
and their spouses and families.
Michael Leach will serve as liturgist and Steven Leach will fill the
pulpit. Michael is a Sophomore at Trinity University and Steven is a
Senior at Princeton Theological Seminary. I appreciate their
leadership this Sunday as I will be away that day. I look forward to
seeing you on Christmas Eve or in the new year.
In the meantime, remember in prayer Julia McKisic, Frances Stanley,
Evelyn Weinburger and Lois Krewinghaus who broke her ankle. Also,
remember Bonnie Poole in Manor Place and Sherman Wilson in Brighton
Gardens with a fractured vertebrae in his neck, and the many families
who face this Christmas having lost a job and perhaps even their
homes.
Here is the Christmas story once again, as expressed in Luke's gospel:
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping
watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood
before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they
were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see—
I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is
born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the
Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in
bands of cloth and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the
angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those
whom he favors!" When the angels had left them and gone into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see
this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us."
So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying
in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told
them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the
shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered
them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God
for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
-Luke 2:8-10
I leave you with this beautiful image from the evening lectionary
reading for today, Psalm 17:8, which says: "Guard me as the apple of
the eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings." May that be the
experience of you and you family during this holy season.
Peace of Christ be with you,
Pastor Jon
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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
Monday, December 21, 2009
Flower Calendar
Would you like to dedicate flowers to a loved one?
Would you like to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers?
Would you like to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers?
It's easy to do - sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex in January.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
St. John's will meet for the annual Congregational/Corporation meeting on Sunday, January 24, following the worship service in the Sanctuary.
St. John's Calendar, December 20 - 27
Sunday, December 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Joy Offering
8:00 am – 12:30 pm Blood Drive
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Presbyterian Women’s Bake Sale
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, December 21
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, December 22
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
10:00 am Circle Bible Leaders Meeting
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
Offices closed
6:00 pm Christmas Family Program
7:30 – 9:00 pm Ghanaian Church, McPhail Hall
11:00 pm Candlelight Service
Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Offices closed
9:30 am – 1 pm Ghanaian Church – McPhail Hall
Saturday, December 26
Sunday, December 27
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
Christmas Joy Offering
8:00 am – 12:30 pm Blood Drive
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Presbyterian Women’s Bake Sale
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, December 21
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, December 22
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
10:00 am Circle Bible Leaders Meeting
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
Offices closed
6:00 pm Christmas Family Program
7:30 – 9:00 pm Ghanaian Church, McPhail Hall
11:00 pm Candlelight Service
Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Offices closed
9:30 am – 1 pm Ghanaian Church – McPhail Hall
Saturday, December 26
Sunday, December 27
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
St. John's Weekly Reminders, December 20
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Today, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Blood Drive, Today, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace) At the Living Gift Market, there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is in Building II.
Session Highlights – At their meeting on December 17, your Session:
* Applauded Mary Sterner for achieving the rank of Asso. Educator Certification.
* Sustained the examination of oncoming elders Bill Ehrenstrom and Jenny Glover.
* Approved a Memorandum of Understanding for use of our church facilities with the United Ghanaian New Church Development.
* Approved the pastor to be away from December 26 through January 2.
* Appointed Dave Nelson as our laison to the United Ghanaian New Church Development.
* Thanked the elders who are rotating off the Session after three years of service: Barbara Brisch, Katie Coughlen, Suzette Harrel, and Marie Kutz.
Blood Drive, Today, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Flower Calender: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2010.
KEEP THE PENNIES COMING (Pennies for Peace) At the Living Gift Market, there were 30,160 pennies collected ($316.00) for schools in Pakistan. The penny jar is in Building II.
Session Highlights – At their meeting on December 17, your Session:
* Applauded Mary Sterner for achieving the rank of Asso. Educator Certification.
* Sustained the examination of oncoming elders Bill Ehrenstrom and Jenny Glover.
* Approved a Memorandum of Understanding for use of our church facilities with the United Ghanaian New Church Development.
* Approved the pastor to be away from December 26 through January 2.
* Appointed Dave Nelson as our laison to the United Ghanaian New Church Development.
* Thanked the elders who are rotating off the Session after three years of service: Barbara Brisch, Katie Coughlen, Suzette Harrel, and Marie Kutz.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
St. John's View this page "Epistle for December 17, 2009"
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Dear church members and friend of the church,
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby in her womb leaped. She
was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out exuberantly,
"Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
And why has this happened to me,
that the mother of my Lord comes to me?
For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting,
the child in my womb leaped for joy. (Luke 1:42-44)
And like the babe in Elizabeth's womb, our heart skips a beat from
sheer joy. We get this feeling about this time every year. Christmas
is coming once again.
Even as we rejoice, know not everyone is able to celebrate Christmas
in good health or good cheer. Our hearts and our prayers are with
Julia McKisic, Bonnie Poole, Frances Stanley, Ava Parker, and Evelyn
Weinburger.
A Presbyterian tradition for almost seventy years, the Christmas Joy
Offering is one of four special offerings designated by the General
Assembly (GA.)
A gift to the Christmas Joy Offering helps the church explore its
partnership with families and individuals throughout their lives. Half
the offering supports racial ethnic schools and colleges where
students can discover their call and develop the skills to respond to
it. The other half supports the assistance programs of the Board of
Pensions, that provide support to retired and active church workers
and their spouses and families.
Now is a good time to get in shape. St. John's "Walking Together"
class meets every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in Room 209 for
approximately 45 minutes. All you need to bring are comfortable
walking shoes.
A "Stay Strong Stay Young" class, for improving bone density and
strength, meets every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30 p.m. in Room
209. All weights are supplied. All are welcome.
This Sunday the Presbyterian Women Bake Sale will help you fill your
freezer for the holidays. The goodies will be in McPhail Hall both
before and after worship on December 20.
This Sunday, December 20, we are hosting a Blood Drive from 8 a.m. –
12:30 p.m. in the Scout Room of Building One. Walk-ins are welcome.
Come to worship God this Sunday as we continue our journey through
Advent. Our Christmas Eve services are at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on
December 24. Who will you bring with you?
Peace of Christ be with you,
Pastor Jon > Home phone: 281-501-3964 | Cell phone: 281-838-5391
St. John's Presbyterian Church
5020 West Bellfort, Houston, TX 77035
Phone 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
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wellness Ministry
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly to the coming year. It’s time to reflect on the changes we want (or need to) make. One of the most common resolutions is to add in fitness,
get healthy and lose those extra pounds.
You can make your resolution come true by joining St. John’s fitness ministry. Novice to experienced exercisers are invited to join in the fellowship and fitness classes:
St. John’s “Walking Together” class meets every Monday night at 6:30 pm in Room 209 for approximately 45 minutes. All you need to bring are comfortable walking shoes.
“Stay Strong Stay Young” class, for
improving bone density and strength, meets every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30 pm in Room 209. All weights are supplied.
get healthy and lose those extra pounds.
You can make your resolution come true by joining St. John’s fitness ministry. Novice to experienced exercisers are invited to join in the fellowship and fitness classes:
St. John’s “Walking Together” class meets every Monday night at 6:30 pm in Room 209 for approximately 45 minutes. All you need to bring are comfortable walking shoes.
“Stay Strong Stay Young” class, for
improving bone density and strength, meets every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30 pm in Room 209. All weights are supplied.
Christmas Joy Offering— Sunday, December 20
The Holy Spirit can bring unexpected gifts — that’s the heart of the Christmas Joy Offering — it allows a person the chance to help others with unexpected needs. A Presbyterian tradition for almost seventy years, the Christmas Joy Offering is one of four special offerings designated by the General Assembly (GA.)
A gift to the Christmas Joy Offering helps the church explore its partnership with families and individuals throughout their lives. Half the offering supports racial ethnic schools and colleges where students can discover their call and develop the skills to respond to it. The other half supports the assistance programs of the Board of Pensions, that provide support to retired and active church workers and their spouses and families.
A gift to the Christmas Joy Offering helps the church explore its partnership with families and individuals throughout their lives. Half the offering supports racial ethnic schools and colleges where students can discover their call and develop the skills to respond to it. The other half supports the assistance programs of the Board of Pensions, that provide support to retired and active church workers and their spouses and families.
St. John's Office Holiday Schedule
St. John's office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 24 and December 25, for the Christmas holiday. The office will also be closed Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1, for New Year's.
The staff of St. John's wishes you the merriest Christmas and a new year filled with hope, love and joy!
The staff of St. John's wishes you the merriest Christmas and a new year filled with hope, love and joy!
Holiday Bake Sale
Presbyterian Women Bake SaleSunday, December 20
Fill up your freezer for the holdiays
before or after church
McPhail Hall
St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders, December 13
Time and Talent Surveys: The Support Team Ministry asks that everyone please complete and sign the Time and Talent Sheet in your bulletin today.
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate. Today is the last opportunity to purchase poinsettias.
Presbyterian Women Program and Luncheon, Tuesday, December 15: Come and enjoy Christmas music by Lovie Smith followed by lunch, in McPhail Hall. Everyone is welcome.
PCHAS Christmas Party, Thursday, December 17: St. John’s will host the annual Christmas party for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program in McPhail Hall, 6-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, play games, and provide fellowship with the families. Contact Casondra Brown, 713-721-2908, for more information.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Blood Drive, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Attention Team Moderators: Your end-of-the-year ministry report is due by January 17.
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate. Today is the last opportunity to purchase poinsettias.
Presbyterian Women Program and Luncheon, Tuesday, December 15: Come and enjoy Christmas music by Lovie Smith followed by lunch, in McPhail Hall. Everyone is welcome.
PCHAS Christmas Party, Thursday, December 17: St. John’s will host the annual Christmas party for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program in McPhail Hall, 6-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, play games, and provide fellowship with the families. Contact Casondra Brown, 713-721-2908, for more information.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Blood Drive, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
St. John’s Sock Trees: Two Christmas trees (one in the Narthex and one outside the church office) are in need of their holiday decorations – socks! Children’s socks infant to kindergarten size are needed, or let Joan Navratil shop for you.
Attention Team Moderators: Your end-of-the-year ministry report is due by January 17.
St. John's Calendar, December 13 - 20
Sunday, December 13 - Third Sunday of Advent
Beacon deadline - Time and Talent Surveys
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Beacon Newsletter Deadline
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, December 14
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, December 15
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Program and Luncheon
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:00 pm Outreach Team Meeting at the Freemans’
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
9:00 – 12:30 pm Community Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
4:00 – 8:30 pm Presbyterian Children’s Christmas Party, McPhail Hall
6:00 – 7:30 pm Brownie Troop 21151
7:30 pm Session Meeting
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, December 18
Saturday, December 19
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00 am Daisy Troop 21174
Sunday, December 20 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Blood Drive, Building One
Bake Sale , McPhail Hall
9:00 am Church School
9:00 am Bake Sale
10:30 am Worship Service (Christmas Joy Offering)
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 :00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Beacon deadline - Time and Talent Surveys
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Beacon Newsletter Deadline
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Monday, December 14
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, December 15
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Program and Luncheon
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:00 pm Outreach Team Meeting at the Freemans’
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
9:00 – 12:30 pm Community Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
4:00 – 8:30 pm Presbyterian Children’s Christmas Party, McPhail Hall
6:00 – 7:30 pm Brownie Troop 21151
7:30 pm Session Meeting
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, December 18
Saturday, December 19
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00 am Daisy Troop 21174
Sunday, December 20 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Blood Drive, Building One
Bake Sale , McPhail Hall
9:00 am Church School
9:00 am Bake Sale
10:30 am Worship Service (Christmas Joy Offering)
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 :00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Thursday, December 10, 2009
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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
Monday, December 7, 2009
Blood Drive - December 20
It is said the difference between sympathy and compassion is that the one who sympathizes sees and feels but does nothing. The one who has compassion sees, feels and then does something about the need.
Jesus asks us to help the sick, and giving blood is one way that even a non-medical person can render a vital medical service. Donated blood saves lives!
Jesus asks us to help the sick, and giving blood is one way that even a non-medical person can render a vital medical service. Donated blood saves lives!
Blood Drive
Building II
Sunday, December 20
Building II
Sunday, December 20
8 am - 12 Noon
BAKE SALE!
Delicious homemade goodies will be for sale in McPhail Hall from 8 am until after worship (or as long as they last!) on Sunday morning, December 20. Don’t miss this chance to take home some very special items for your holiday meals.
St. John's Weekly Reminders, December 6
Time and Talent Surveys: The Support Team Ministry asks that everyone please complete and sign the Time and Talent Sheet in your bulletin. They will be collected today.
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming December 2009/January 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
PCHAS Christmas Party, Thursday, December 17: St. John’s will host the annual Christmas party for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program in McPhail Hall, 6-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, play games, and provide fellowship with the families. Contact Casondra Brown, 713-721-2908, for more information.
Blood Drive, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, December 24: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Celebrate the season with your St. John’s family.
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming December 2009/January 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
PCHAS Christmas Party, Thursday, December 17: St. John’s will host the annual Christmas party for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program in McPhail Hall, 6-8 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, play games, and provide fellowship with the families. Contact Casondra Brown, 713-721-2908, for more information.
Blood Drive, Sunday December 20: Make a difference this holiday season and donate blood. One donation can save four lives! No appointment is necessary; just walk into Building I.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, December 24: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Celebrate the season with your St. John’s family.
St. John's Calendar, December 6 - 13
Sunday, December 6 - Second Sunday of Advent
Advent Festival - Time and Talent Surveys
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 – 8:00 pm Advent Festival, McPhail Hall
Monday, December 7
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 pm Evangelism Team Meeting
Tuesday, December 8
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Activity Day
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
1:00 pm Prepare Seafarer’s boxes, Scout Room
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 9
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall
7:30 pm Christian Team Formation Team Meeting
Thursday, December 10
9:00 – 12:30 pm Community Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
7:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Support and Worship Team Meetings
Friday, December 11
Saturday, December 12
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
11:00 am Caring Team Meeting, Marie Kutz’s home
Sunday, December 13 – Third Sunday of Advent
Beacon Deadline - Time and Talent Surveys
Draft day for committee members
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Advent Festival - Time and Talent Surveys
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 – 8:00 pm Advent Festival, McPhail Hall
Monday, December 7
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 pm Evangelism Team Meeting
Tuesday, December 8
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Activity Day
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
1:00 pm Prepare Seafarer’s boxes, Scout Room
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, December 9
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall
7:30 pm Christian Team Formation Team Meeting
Thursday, December 10
9:00 – 12:30 pm Community Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
7:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Support and Worship Team Meetings
Friday, December 11
Saturday, December 12
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
11:00 am Caring Team Meeting, Marie Kutz’s home
Sunday, December 13 – Third Sunday of Advent
Beacon Deadline - Time and Talent Surveys
Draft day for committee members
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Friday, December 4, 2009
St. John's Arrangements for Betty Smith
Our Christian sympathy is with the family of Betty Smith who died at
home surrounded by her family on this snowy morning in Houston.
Visitation for the public and her church family will be on Wednesday,
December 9, from 5-7 pm at Miller Funeral Home at 7723 Beechnut
Street. In addition, the family invites you to a Memorial Service for
Betty Smith on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 2 pm in the sanctuary of
St. John's Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow in
Fellowship Hall.
home surrounded by her family on this snowy morning in Houston.
Visitation for the public and her church family will be on Wednesday,
December 9, from 5-7 pm at Miller Funeral Home at 7723 Beechnut
Street. In addition, the family invites you to a Memorial Service for
Betty Smith on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 2 pm in the sanctuary of
St. John's Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow in
Fellowship Hall.
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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
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Session Committee Assignments 2010
Administration-Personnel Committee
Brad Urquhart & Franklin Caspa
Finance-Stewardship Committee
Jo Ann Golden & Lindsey Sen-Roy
Caring Committee
Mary Hughes
Christian Education Committee
Bill Ehrenstrom & Aaron Jacobsen
Evangelism Committee
Kathleen Captain
Fellowship Committee
David Nelson
Outreach Committee
Phyllis Freeman, Kathi Roth & Jenny Glover
Property Committee
George Dobbin & Matt Kattner
Worship Committee
Jeane Leach & Lois Stowell
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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
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Presbyterian Women’s Bake Sale – December 20
Delicious homemade goodies will be for sale in McPhail Hall from 8 am until after worship (or as long as they last!). Don’t miss this chance to take home some very special items for your holiday meals.
Advent Festival - this Sunday, December 6
Advent is a time to look forward to Christmas, and it is an opportunity to reflect on the reason for the season. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christ, just as we prepare our homes for Christmas. In fact the word "advent" means coming or arrival.
This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. On the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, everyone is invited to St. John’s Advent Festival in Fellowship Hall, 6-8 pm. All ages are invited.
This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. On the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, everyone is invited to St. John’s Advent Festival in Fellowship Hall, 6-8 pm. All ages are invited.
This Week at St. John's, November 29 - December 6
Sunday, November 29 - First Sunday of Advent
Advent Devotional Booklets distributed
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service – Hanging of the Greens
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm No Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Monday, November 30
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, December 1
9:30 am Circles 1 and 2
11:30 am – l:30 pm Brown Bag Luncheon: Special Education Advocacy Ministry, Rm. 209
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Evening Circle
Wednesday, December 2
6:00 – 9:00 pm Coppertree Homeowners Assn., McPhail Hall
Thursday, December 3
6:00 pm Brownie Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, December 4
Saturday, December 5
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 am Daisy (Girl Scout ) Troop 21174
Sunday, December 6 – Second Sunday of Advent
Advent Festival
9:00 am Church School 10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
6:00 – 8:00 pm Advent Festival
Advent Devotional Booklets distributed
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service – Hanging of the Greens
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm No Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Monday, November 30
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, December 1
9:30 am Circles 1 and 2
11:30 am – l:30 pm Brown Bag Luncheon: Special Education Advocacy Ministry, Rm. 209
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Evening Circle
Wednesday, December 2
6:00 – 9:00 pm Coppertree Homeowners Assn., McPhail Hall
Thursday, December 3
6:00 pm Brownie Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young “
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Friday, December 4
Saturday, December 5
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 am Daisy (Girl Scout ) Troop 21174
Sunday, December 6 – Second Sunday of Advent
Advent Festival
9:00 am Church School 10:30 am Worship Service
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5 00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
6:00 – 8:00 pm Advent Festival
Sunday Weekly Reminders, November 29
Circles, Tuesday, December 1: Circle 1, 9:30 am, Louise Cherry, chair, and Circle 2, 9:30 am, Linda Dyson, chair, will meet at Betty Smith’s, 3742 Durness Way. Night Circle 7:30 pm, Kathleen Captain, chair, will meet at church, Lindsey Sen-Roy hostess.
St. John’s Breakfast, December 5, 8:00 am –Program will be Christmas carols, accompanied by Dave Barry, from Johnny Dyson’s band. We will also have a short homily from Jon about “Following the Bethlehem Star.”
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming December 2009/January 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, December 24: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Celebrate the season with your St. John’s family.
St. John’s Breakfast, December 5, 8:00 am –Program will be Christmas carols, accompanied by Dave Barry, from Johnny Dyson’s band. We will also have a short homily from Jon about “Following the Bethlehem Star.”
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming December 2009/January 2010 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 20: Shop early and get your homemade holiday goodies.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule, December 24: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Celebrate the season with your St. John’s family.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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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
Monday, November 23, 2009
Poinsettias
Each year during the Advent season the congregation has an opportunity to remember a loved one, honor an individual or recognize an occasion by purchasing a poinsettia to be placed in the Sanctuary. If you would like to participate, the cost is $10.00 per poinsettia. You may purchase a poinsettia by delivering or mailing the order form with your check to St. John’s office or sign up using the order form in the Narthex, placing your check in the offering plate. Please write poinsettia on the memo line of all checks. All poinsettias can be taken home after the Christmas Eve service.
The poinsettias are from Brookwood Community. Each poinsettia is in a 6 inch pot, averaging 16 inches in height with 5-7 blooms. Your purchase helps provide scholarships and enhanced educational opportunities for the men and women of Brookwood.
The poinsettias are from Brookwood Community. Each poinsettia is in a 6 inch pot, averaging 16 inches in height with 5-7 blooms. Your purchase helps provide scholarships and enhanced educational opportunities for the men and women of Brookwood.
Advent Festival— Sunday, December 6
Advent is a time to look forward to Christmas, and it is an opportunity to reflect on the reason for the season. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christ, just as we prepare our homes for Christmas. In fact the word "advent" means coming or arrival.
This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. St. John’s will celebrate by Hanging of the Greens during Worship. On the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, everyone is invited to St. John’s Advent Festival in Fellowship Hall, 6-8 pm. All ages are invited.
This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. St. John’s will celebrate by Hanging of the Greens during Worship. On the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, everyone is invited to St. John’s Advent Festival in Fellowship Hall, 6-8 pm. All ages are invited.
St. John's Breakfast - Saturday, December 5
Come celebrate the beginning of December and the Christmas season with music and joy. Dave Barry from the Johnny Dyson Band will play the piano and Jon Burnham and Linda Dobbin will read two holiday messages.
St. John’s Breakfast will meet on December 5 in McPhail Hall with breakfast being served at 8 am. If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
St. John’s Breakfast will meet on December 5 in McPhail Hall with breakfast being served at 8 am. If you need a ride, contact Linda Dobbin or Thalia Bunnell.
Presbytery Christmas Open House— December 3
The Presbytery of New Covenant, 1110 Lovett Boulevard, Houston, will hold annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 3, 11 am to 2 pm.
All are invited but please RSVP to Patricia Brantley, pbrantley@pbyofnewcovenant.org, or call 713-526-2885, ext. 200.
All are invited but please RSVP to Patricia Brantley, pbrantley@pbyofnewcovenant.org, or call 713-526-2885, ext. 200.
St. John’s Circles— Tuesday, December 1
All St. John’s ladies are invited to join a women’s Bible study circle of their choice. Circle meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month with two morning circles meeting at 9:30 am and one evening circle at 7:30 pm. The locations will be listed in the Sunday morning November 30 bulletin, or call the church office, 713-723-6262, for locations and directions.
This Week At St. John's - November 22 - 29
Sunday, November 22
Living Gift Market – Harvest Sunday
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12 pm – 2:30 pm Living Gift Market, McPhail Hall
4:00 pm BIM Thanksgiving Service, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W. Bellfort
Monday, November 23
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, November 24
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Activity Day
10:00 am Circle Bible Leaders Meeting
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, November 25
Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27
Offices closed
Saturday, November 28
November 29 – First Sunday of Advent
Advent Devotional Booklets distributed
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service – Hanging of the Greens
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Living Gift Market – Harvest Sunday
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12 pm – 2:30 pm Living Gift Market, McPhail Hall
4:00 pm BIM Thanksgiving Service, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W. Bellfort
Monday, November 23
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, November 24
9:30 am Presbyterian Women Activity Day
10:00 am Circle Bible Leaders Meeting
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, November 25
Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27
Offices closed
Saturday, November 28
November 29 – First Sunday of Advent
Advent Devotional Booklets distributed
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service – Hanging of the Greens
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
Sunday Weekly Reminders, November 22
Poinsettias: Help beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas by ordering poinsettias from the Brookwood Community Center. They can be purchased for $10; please sign up on the board in the Narthex or place a check marked “poinsettia” in the offering plate.
Thanks to all who made a generous commitment to St. John’s with their pledge. We now have 81 pledges thus far for $303,752 with hope for response from an additional 14. Last year’s pledges were $380,000.
The Congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. (Your gift of $1.00 buys $27.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.) Food items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours, Church Campus: St. John’s will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. The office wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Please mark your calendars to attend.
At their meeting on November 19, 2009, your session:
· Heard a report from Marie Kutz about presbytery meeting at St. Paul Church in Houston.
· Sustained the examination of these oncoming elders: Max Kattner, Kathleen Captain, Phyllis Freeman, Mary Hughes, Lois Stowell and Jo Ann Golden.
· Invited Steven Leach to preach during worship on December 27.
· Set December 6 as the Sunday to offer “Time and Talent” surveys.
· Set December 13 as “Draft Day” when the session will consider whom to ask to serve on each committee.
· Approved a new committee structure and committee assignment for next year’s session.
Thanks to all who made a generous commitment to St. John’s with their pledge. We now have 81 pledges thus far for $303,752 with hope for response from an additional 14. Last year’s pledges were $380,000.
The Congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. (Your gift of $1.00 buys $27.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.) Food items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours, Church Campus: St. John’s will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. The office wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Please mark your calendars to attend.
At their meeting on November 19, 2009, your session:
· Heard a report from Marie Kutz about presbytery meeting at St. Paul Church in Houston.
· Sustained the examination of these oncoming elders: Max Kattner, Kathleen Captain, Phyllis Freeman, Mary Hughes, Lois Stowell and Jo Ann Golden.
· Invited Steven Leach to preach during worship on December 27.
· Set December 6 as the Sunday to offer “Time and Talent” surveys.
· Set December 13 as “Draft Day” when the session will consider whom to ask to serve on each committee.
· Approved a new committee structure and committee assignment for next year’s session.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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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
Sunday, November 15, 2009
2009 Seafarers’ Christmas Boxes
St. John’s Christmas boxes will be loaded and delivered in early December to the Port of Houston. Thanks to all who donated money and items to make this outreach possible. Special thanks goes to Betty Nelson who, once again, has sewn 30 cloth stationary folders for pens, pencils, paper and envelopes!
Boxes will be stuffed with essentials: a pair of work socks, shaving cream, disposable razors, deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothbrush & paste, and a big 2010 calendar. Extras will include a snack baggie with dental floss, band-aids & q-tips, a pocket comb, emery board and nail clippers; another with pencil sharpener, glue stick, highlighter, eraser, scissors and carbonaire clip. The sailors will also get a pack of Kleenex, deck of cards, small game, flashlight, key chair, mending kit, a selection of hard candy, and a scarf with the Texas flag and state map.
Keep this article so you know what to buy for next year! Watch for sales and shop the dollar stores. Bring donations anytime to the Recycle Center in the Fellowship Hall. Extras that won’t keep are given to Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM), which always needs personal items.
Boxes will be stuffed with essentials: a pair of work socks, shaving cream, disposable razors, deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothbrush & paste, and a big 2010 calendar. Extras will include a snack baggie with dental floss, band-aids & q-tips, a pocket comb, emery board and nail clippers; another with pencil sharpener, glue stick, highlighter, eraser, scissors and carbonaire clip. The sailors will also get a pack of Kleenex, deck of cards, small game, flashlight, key chair, mending kit, a selection of hard candy, and a scarf with the Texas flag and state map.
Keep this article so you know what to buy for next year! Watch for sales and shop the dollar stores. Bring donations anytime to the Recycle Center in the Fellowship Hall. Extras that won’t keep are given to Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM), which always needs personal items.
— Joann Navratil
Anchor House Church Apartment Ministry
The anchor houses are wearing well. We have some long-term tenants, and they all seem to be doing well with their treatments. We pray all our tenants continue to do well.
One of the apartments got a new sofa bed and recliner. Waiting for AT&T to come and install the internet and U Verse, I sat on the old sofa for about 8 hours and deemed it necessary to purchase a new sofa bed PDQ.
It is our goal next year to be able to help with the rent for our deserving new tenants. While answering phones at South Main we have talked to several prospective tenants who can’t afford our apartments even though our rents are cheaper than a motel. We do realize that it is very difficult to maintain their home and their home-away-from-home here in Houston. The ministry is not subsidized by our church budget. We maintain the apartments solely on donations. I hope many of you will visit our booth at The Living Gift Market on Sunday, November 22.
One of the apartments got a new sofa bed and recliner. Waiting for AT&T to come and install the internet and U Verse, I sat on the old sofa for about 8 hours and deemed it necessary to purchase a new sofa bed PDQ.
It is our goal next year to be able to help with the rent for our deserving new tenants. While answering phones at South Main we have talked to several prospective tenants who can’t afford our apartments even though our rents are cheaper than a motel. We do realize that it is very difficult to maintain their home and their home-away-from-home here in Houston. The ministry is not subsidized by our church budget. We maintain the apartments solely on donations. I hope many of you will visit our booth at The Living Gift Market on Sunday, November 22.
— Sally Shaw
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services Christmas Party
Greetings St. John’s,
I am excited to announce that it’s time for Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program Annual Christmas Party! The Christmas Party will be held in McPhail Hall, December 17, 2009, 6-8 p.m.
With your support and encouragement, over the last year the Child and Family Program has served over 100 families. It is my prayer that working together we will continue to help families that are in need in the Houston area.
This Christmas there are 25 families that are in need of Christmas assistance. I ask that you all prayerfully consider participating in this year’s December 17 Christmas Party by:
- Praying that the needs of all of my families will be met.
- Stopping by our table at the Living Gift Market to adopt a child or sibling group for Christmas.
- Providing arts and crafts for the children to do while at the Christmas Party.
- Volunteering during the Christmas Party to serve food, play games, and fellowship with the families.
I am excited to announce that it’s time for Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Child and Family Program Annual Christmas Party! The Christmas Party will be held in McPhail Hall, December 17, 2009, 6-8 p.m.
With your support and encouragement, over the last year the Child and Family Program has served over 100 families. It is my prayer that working together we will continue to help families that are in need in the Houston area.
This Christmas there are 25 families that are in need of Christmas assistance. I ask that you all prayerfully consider participating in this year’s December 17 Christmas Party by:
- Praying that the needs of all of my families will be met.
- Stopping by our table at the Living Gift Market to adopt a child or sibling group for Christmas.
- Providing arts and crafts for the children to do while at the Christmas Party.
- Volunteering during the Christmas Party to serve food, play games, and fellowship with the families.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer,
please call me at 713-721-2908.
— Blessed to Serve,
Casondra Brown, Director
Child and Family Program
— Blessed to Serve,
Casondra Brown, Director
Child and Family Program
Braes Interfaith Ministries Service — Sunday, November 22
Everyone is invited to the Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) Thanksgiving Service at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 West Bellfort at 4 pm.
Pastor Jeff Berger of Westbury will be the preacher at the service. Clergy and choirs from area congregations lead this interfaith praise and thanksgiving service.
A community reception follows the service.
Pastor Jeff Berger of Westbury will be the preacher at the service. Clergy and choirs from area congregations lead this interfaith praise and thanksgiving service.
A community reception follows the service.
Human Trafficking
The Houston Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CAHT) helps care for 100 young women and their children, who have been rescued after being trafficked into the U.S. with false promises of jobs. They are kept hidden in residences around Houston to protect them.
St. John’s will be making fleece tie blankets for these women, giving them a personal possession that will brighten their days with color and their nights with warmth and comfort. The blankets will be made with prayers that these young women will find a future of security, good health and happiness.
No-sew fleece blankets are easy to make and fun to do. We promise this activity requires no sewing. If you can tie a knot, you can do it. Fleece and snacks will be supplied, but please bring scissors. Work dates will be announced in the Sunday morning bulletin.
St. John’s will be making fleece tie blankets for these women, giving them a personal possession that will brighten their days with color and their nights with warmth and comfort. The blankets will be made with prayers that these young women will find a future of security, good health and happiness.
No-sew fleece blankets are easy to make and fun to do. We promise this activity requires no sewing. If you can tie a knot, you can do it. Fleece and snacks will be supplied, but please bring scissors. Work dates will be announced in the Sunday morning bulletin.
St. John’s Book Group — Tuesday, November 17
St. John’s Book Group will continuing discussing the book A History of God by British historian Karen Armstrong. Everyone is invited to join the lively discussion at 7:30 pm. It is led by Greg Weiher.
Presbyterian Women’s Program & Luncheon — Tuesday, November 17
The next Presbyterian Women meeting will be Tuesday, November 17. Please gather at St. John’s at 9:15 am, leaving the church at 9:30 am,for a tour of the 1st floor of The Ronald McDonald House (1907 Holcombe Blvd. Houston’s Ronald McDonald House offers a home away from home for families with children who are being treated at Texas Medical Center member institutions for cancer and other serious illnesses.
The tour will return to St. John’s around 11 am for a short business meeting, followed by lunch. If your schedule does not permit you to join the tour, please make plans to come to the monthly meeting and the lunch. Drivers are needed for this special event. If you can drive, please contact Thalia Bunnell.
The tour will return to St. John’s around 11 am for a short business meeting, followed by lunch. If your schedule does not permit you to join the tour, please make plans to come to the monthly meeting and the lunch. Drivers are needed for this special event. If you can drive, please contact Thalia Bunnell.
Advent Festival - Sunday, December 6
Advent is a time to look forward to Christmas, and it is an opportunity to reflect on the reason for the season. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christ, just as we prepare our homes for Christmas. In fact the word “advent” means coming or arrival.
This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. St. John’s will celebrate by Hanging of the Greens during Worship. On the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, everyone is invited to St. John’s Advent Festival in Fellowship Hall, 6-8 pm. All ages are invited.
This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. St. John’s will celebrate by Hanging of the Greens during Worship. On the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, everyone is invited to St. John’s Advent Festival in Fellowship Hall, 6-8 pm. All ages are invited.
Harvest Sunday — Sunday, November 22
The congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. Your gift of $1.00 buys $27.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.
Please bring your contributions on November 15th and November 22nd. Items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Please bring your contributions on November 15th and November 22nd. Items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Living Gift Market
Next Sunday, November 22
Noon to 2 pm
Next Sunday, November 22
Noon to 2 pm
If you could have any gift you wished, what would it be?
An end to hunger?
Preservation of the environment?
Education for a child?
Peace on earth?
These gifts are available to you—one small step at a time—at the Living Gift Market.
The Market is a chance for St. John’s members and their friends and family to reach out to people in need, both near and far. You can change the lives of people you will never meet, but dream under the same stars you do.
Each Market gift gives over and over again. You honor a friend or loved one with unique gifts. And, you empower an impoverished family by giving them resources to support themselves, such as an animal from The Heifer Project or medical supplies from Coalition of Appalachian Ministries.
There comes a time when your mother has enough sweaters, your child has so many toys that they get lost in the shuffle, and your clients have more than enough holiday food than they can eat.
So, join us at the Living Gift Market, where you can make a big difference in the world.
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
- 1 Corinthians 12:7
St. John's Sunday Weekly Reminders
Thanks to all who made a generous commitment to St. John’s with their pledge. We have 70 pledges thus far for $286,000 with hope for response from an additional 25-30. Last year’s pledges were $380,000.
The Congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. (Your gift of $1.00 buys $27.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.) Please bring your contributions on November 15 and November 22. Items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Advent Writers Deadline, next Sunday: The Christian Formation Ministry needs writers and artists for the 2009 Advent Booklet. The focus will be on holiday traditions, traditions from the past or traditions of the present. Contact Mary Sterner (mary2d@yahool.com) for more information.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours, Church Campus: St. John’s will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. The office wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday.
Blood Drive has been re-scheduled for Sunday, December 20: Share the gift of life by donating blood in Building I, 8 am – 12:30 pm. One donation can save four lives!
Bible Study for Everyone Class: The class will shift gears for Advent and will explore the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah through the Kerygma series while listening to the musical composition. Everyone is welcome to join this 4-week study beginning November 29.
Start Saving Your Pennies: Make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time. Pennies for Peace gives lasting hope to children in Afghanistan and Pakistan by building schools. Bring your pennies to the Living Gift Market, November 22.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Please mark your calendars to attend.
The Congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. (Your gift of $1.00 buys $27.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.) Please bring your contributions on November 15 and November 22. Items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Advent Writers Deadline, next Sunday: The Christian Formation Ministry needs writers and artists for the 2009 Advent Booklet. The focus will be on holiday traditions, traditions from the past or traditions of the present. Contact Mary Sterner (mary2d@yahool.com) for more information.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours, Church Campus: St. John’s will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. The office wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday.
Blood Drive has been re-scheduled for Sunday, December 20: Share the gift of life by donating blood in Building I, 8 am – 12:30 pm. One donation can save four lives!
Bible Study for Everyone Class: The class will shift gears for Advent and will explore the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah through the Kerygma series while listening to the musical composition. Everyone is welcome to join this 4-week study beginning November 29.
Start Saving Your Pennies: Make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time. Pennies for Peace gives lasting hope to children in Afghanistan and Pakistan by building schools. Bring your pennies to the Living Gift Market, November 22.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule: St. John’s will be celebrating the season with two services, a family service at 6 pm and a candlelight service at 11 pm. Please mark your calendars to attend.
This Week at St. John’s - November 15
Sunday, November 15
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Advent Booklet Articles Deadline
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Monday, November 16
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, November 17
9:15 am Presbyterian Women leave for McDonald House
11:00 am Presbyterian Women’s meeting and luncheon
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Outreach Team Meeting
7:30 pm St. John’s Book Group
Wednesday, November 18
Thursday, November 19
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:00 pm - Brownie Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm Session Meeting
Saturday, November 21
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00 am Daisy “Girl Scout” Troop 21174
1:00 pm McPhail Hall, set-up for Living Gift Market
Sunday, November 22
Living Gift Market & Harvest Sunday
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
4:00 pm BIM Thanksgiving Service with reception following, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W Bellfort Ave.
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Advent Booklet Articles Deadline
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Monday, November 16
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, November 17
9:15 am Presbyterian Women leave for McDonald House
11:00 am Presbyterian Women’s meeting and luncheon
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young”
7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Outreach Team Meeting
7:30 pm St. John’s Book Group
Wednesday, November 18
Thursday, November 19
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:00 pm - Brownie Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30 pm Session Meeting
Saturday, November 21
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00 am Daisy “Girl Scout” Troop 21174
1:00 pm McPhail Hall, set-up for Living Gift Market
Sunday, November 22
Living Gift Market & Harvest Sunday
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
4:00 pm BIM Thanksgiving Service with reception following, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W Bellfort Ave.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Worship Service: Sunday, 10:30 am / Sunday School: 9:00 am
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Clayton Thomas Memorial Service, Saturday, November 14
The memorial service will begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall. All are invited to join with Clayton's relatives from Ohio and California to celebrate his life.
Monday, November 9, 2009
St. John’s November Holiday Schedule
St. John’s office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. St. John’s staff wishes everyone a safe, and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Community Thanksgiving Service— Sunday, November 22
Everyone is invited to the Southwest Houston Minister's Association Community Thanksgiving Service at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 West Bellfort at 4 pm. A reception will follow.
St. John's Book Group - November 17
St. John’s Book Group will continuing discussing the book A History of God by British historian Karen Armstrong. Everyone is invited to join the lively discussion in Building II, at 7:30 pm. It is led by Greg Weiher.
Presbyterian Women Program - November 17
The next Presbyterian Women meeting will be Tuesday, November 17. Please gather at St. John’s at 9:15 am, leaving the church at 9:30 am, for a tour of the 1st floor of The Ronald McDonald House (1907 Holcombe Blvd). Houston’s Ronald McDonald House offers a home away from home for families with children who are being treated at Texas Medical Center member institutions for cancer and other serious illnesses.
The tour will return to St. John’s around 11 am for a short business meeting, followed by lunch. If your schedule does not permit you to join the tour, please make plans to come to the monthly meeting and the lunch.
Drivers are needed for this special event. If you can drive, please contact Thalia Bunnell.
The tour will return to St. John’s around 11 am for a short business meeting, followed by lunch. If your schedule does not permit you to join the tour, please make plans to come to the monthly meeting and the lunch.
Drivers are needed for this special event. If you can drive, please contact Thalia Bunnell.
Living Gift Market - November 22
St. John’s Living Gift Market serves as a forum to help vulnerable populations and promote sustainability around the world. At this event you will learn about local and international relief efforts as well as find unique handcrafted items — just in time for the holiday season! Delicious homemade soup will be served in McPhail Hall, 12 noon to 2 pm.
Harvest Sunday, November 22
The congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. Your gift of $1.00 buys $27.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank. Please bring your contributions on November 15th and November 22nd. Items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as "Harvest Sunday." All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
The Living Gift Market
The Living Gift Market
Sunday, November 22 - Noon- 2 pm
Sunday, November 22 - Noon- 2 pm
Did you know that:
The “Anchor House” received its name because St. John's wanted the apartment to be the patient's home-away-from-home while seeking treatment at the Medical Center. (Church Apartment Ministry).
Appalachia has a population of 21 million people, is the largest subculture in the U.S., and spans 13 states. (Coalition of Appalachian Ministries).
The birthplace of coffee is Ethiopia. (Delicious Peace Coffee).
It only costs $30 to sponsor an orphaned child in Uganda. (Grace International Children’s Foundation).
The Heifer Project has 869 active projects in 53 countries and 27 U.S. states.
The purpose of installing a clean water system, which costs more than $3,000 in hardware, is to disinfect bacteria and remove chlorine-resistant organisms. (Living Waters for the World/Solar Under the Sun).
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has been eliminating pediatric cancer for more than 60 years.
You can purchase a share of, or an entire procedure for, a medical recipient at the Matthew’s Market booth.
Greg Mortenson built his first school in Pakistan with 62,400 donated pennies. (Pennies for Peace).
About 40% of the children who enter foster homes live stay there until they graduate from high school.. (Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services).
Sudan has a population of more than 40 million people, the dominant language is Arabic, and a north-south war has dominated its history. (Sudanese Community Center).
Ten Thousand Villages works with more than 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to provide fair trade items to consumers in North America.
The “Anchor House” received its name because St. John's wanted the apartment to be the patient's home-away-from-home while seeking treatment at the Medical Center. (Church Apartment Ministry).
Appalachia has a population of 21 million people, is the largest subculture in the U.S., and spans 13 states. (Coalition of Appalachian Ministries).
The birthplace of coffee is Ethiopia. (Delicious Peace Coffee).
It only costs $30 to sponsor an orphaned child in Uganda. (Grace International Children’s Foundation).
The Heifer Project has 869 active projects in 53 countries and 27 U.S. states.
The purpose of installing a clean water system, which costs more than $3,000 in hardware, is to disinfect bacteria and remove chlorine-resistant organisms. (Living Waters for the World/Solar Under the Sun).
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has been eliminating pediatric cancer for more than 60 years.
You can purchase a share of, or an entire procedure for, a medical recipient at the Matthew’s Market booth.
Greg Mortenson built his first school in Pakistan with 62,400 donated pennies. (Pennies for Peace).
About 40% of the children who enter foster homes live stay there until they graduate from high school.. (Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services).
Sudan has a population of more than 40 million people, the dominant language is Arabic, and a north-south war has dominated its history. (Sudanese Community Center).
Ten Thousand Villages works with more than 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to provide fair trade items to consumers in North America.
St. John's Weekly Calendar - November 8 - 15
Sunday, November 8 Stewardship Sunday
9:00 am Church School 10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Stewardship Barbecue Dinner 5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Monday, November 9
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, November 10
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day 9:30 am Beacon Assemblers
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” 7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, November 11
6:00 pm Wonder Team Sandwiches
7:00 pm Fleece Blankets Work Meeting
7:30 pm Christian Formation Team Meeting
Thursday, November 12
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:00 pm Brownie Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young” 6:30 pm Fellowship Ministry Meeting
7:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Caring, Support and Worship Ministry Meetings
Saturday, November 14
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00 am Presbytery Meeting, St. Paul Presbyterian Church
2:00 pm Clayton Thomas Memorial Service and Reception
Sunday, November 15
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service 12:00 pm Advent Devotional Articles Deadline
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
9:00 am Church School 10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Stewardship Barbecue Dinner 5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Monday, November 9
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
Tuesday, November 10
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day 9:30 am Beacon Assemblers
12:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” 7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
Wednesday, November 11
6:00 pm Wonder Team Sandwiches
7:00 pm Fleece Blankets Work Meeting
7:30 pm Christian Formation Team Meeting
Thursday, November 12
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:00 pm Brownie Troop 21151
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young” 6:30 pm Fellowship Ministry Meeting
7:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Caring, Support and Worship Ministry Meetings
Saturday, November 14
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group
9:00 am Presbytery Meeting, St. Paul Presbyterian Church
2:00 pm Clayton Thomas Memorial Service and Reception
Sunday, November 15
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service 12:00 pm Advent Devotional Articles Deadline
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
St. John's Weekly Reminder, November 8
Wonder Team Sandwich Makers, Wednesday, November 11, 6 pm: Join the fight against children’s hunger by making 300+ sandwiches in McPhail Hall.
Wednesday, November 11, 7 pm: Help tie fleece blankets for the Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CAHT) Christmas presents. The blankets will be given to young women who have been rescued from Houston human traffickers.
Harvest Sunday: The Congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. (Your gift of $1.00 buys $20.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.) Please bring your contributions on November 15 and November 22. Items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Clayton Thomas Memorial Service, Saturday, November 14: The memorial service will begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall. All are invited to join with Clayton’s relatives from Ohio and California to celebrate his life.
Advent Writers Needed: The Christian Formation Ministry needs writers and artists for the 2009 Advent Booklet. The focus will be on holiday traditions, traditions from the past or traditions of the present. Contact Mary Sterner (mary2d@yahool.com) for more information.
Blood Drive The November blood drive has been re-scheduled for Sunday, December 20: Share the gift of life by donating blood in Building I, 8 am – 12:30 pm. One donation can save four lives!
Bible Study for Everyone Class: The class will shift gears for Advent and will explore the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah through the Kerygma series while listening to the musical composition. Everyone is welcome to join this 4-week study beginning November 29.
Start Saving Your Pennies: Make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time. Pennies for Peace gives lasting hope to children in Afghanistan and Pakistan by building schools. Bring your pennies to the Living Gift Market, November 22.
Wednesday, November 11, 7 pm: Help tie fleece blankets for the Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CAHT) Christmas presents. The blankets will be given to young women who have been rescued from Houston human traffickers.
Harvest Sunday: The Congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. (Your gift of $1.00 buys $20.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.) Please bring your contributions on November 15 and November 22. Items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Clayton Thomas Memorial Service, Saturday, November 14: The memorial service will begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall. All are invited to join with Clayton’s relatives from Ohio and California to celebrate his life.
Advent Writers Needed: The Christian Formation Ministry needs writers and artists for the 2009 Advent Booklet. The focus will be on holiday traditions, traditions from the past or traditions of the present. Contact Mary Sterner (mary2d@yahool.com) for more information.
Blood Drive The November blood drive has been re-scheduled for Sunday, December 20: Share the gift of life by donating blood in Building I, 8 am – 12:30 pm. One donation can save four lives!
Bible Study for Everyone Class: The class will shift gears for Advent and will explore the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah through the Kerygma series while listening to the musical composition. Everyone is welcome to join this 4-week study beginning November 29.
Start Saving Your Pennies: Make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time. Pennies for Peace gives lasting hope to children in Afghanistan and Pakistan by building schools. Bring your pennies to the Living Gift Market, November 22.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Worship Service: Sunday, 10:30 am / Sunday School: 9:00 am
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Monday, November 2, 2009
This week at St. John's - November 1
Circles, Tuesday, November 3: Circle 1, 9:30 am, Louise Cherry, chair, will meet at the church, Jana Burnham hostess and Circle 2, 9:30 am, Linda Dyson, chair, will meet at the church, Simone Westmoreland and Lydia Schneider hostesses. Night Circle 7:30 pm, Kathleen Captain, chair, will meet at church, Pansy Meyer hostess.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming November/December 2009 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, November 8 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, November 7: Breakfast is served at 8 am and Father Hugh Cullen from St. Thomas More Catholic Church will speak at 8:30 am. If you need a ride, please talk to Linda Dobbin.
Stewardship Dedication Sunday, November 8: Mark your calendar for this very special day. Please bring your pledge card to the worship service, then stay for the catered barbecue dinner from Mikeskas. Tickets, which are $8.00, will be sold at the door.
Name Tag Sunday, November 8: The Evangelism Ministry Team is sponsoring its third Name Tag Sunday. Please stop under the walkway, make your name tag and then greet everyone you meet, using their name.
Living Gift Market: If you interested in finding unique holiday gifts AND alleviating global poverty at the same time, then join us at the Living Gift Market in McPhail Hall on Sunday, November 22, after the worship service.
Clayton Thomas Memorial Service, Saturday, November 14: The memorial service will begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall. All are invited to join with Clayton’s relatives from Ohio and California to celebrate his life.
Bible Study for Everyone class will shift gears for Advent and will explore the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah through Kerygma series while listening to the musical composition. Everyone is welcome to join this 4-week study beginning November 29.
Beacon Newsletter Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming November/December 2009 issue to Room 208 or the church office. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, November 8 at 12 noon, if space is still available. Articles are placed as received.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, November 7: Breakfast is served at 8 am and Father Hugh Cullen from St. Thomas More Catholic Church will speak at 8:30 am. If you need a ride, please talk to Linda Dobbin.
Stewardship Dedication Sunday, November 8: Mark your calendar for this very special day. Please bring your pledge card to the worship service, then stay for the catered barbecue dinner from Mikeskas. Tickets, which are $8.00, will be sold at the door.
Name Tag Sunday, November 8: The Evangelism Ministry Team is sponsoring its third Name Tag Sunday. Please stop under the walkway, make your name tag and then greet everyone you meet, using their name.
Living Gift Market: If you interested in finding unique holiday gifts AND alleviating global poverty at the same time, then join us at the Living Gift Market in McPhail Hall on Sunday, November 22, after the worship service.
Clayton Thomas Memorial Service, Saturday, November 14: The memorial service will begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall. All are invited to join with Clayton’s relatives from Ohio and California to celebrate his life.
Bible Study for Everyone class will shift gears for Advent and will explore the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah through Kerygma series while listening to the musical composition. Everyone is welcome to join this 4-week study beginning November 29.
This Week at St. John’s - November 1 - 8
Sunday, November 1
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service
1:00 – 4:00 pm Crop Walk; Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
5:00 pm Centering PrayerMonday, November 2
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 pm Evangelism Team Meeting
Tuesday, November 3
9:30 am Circles 1 and 2
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Brown Bag Luncheon: Special Education Advocacy
Ministry, Rm. 20912:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” 7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Evening Circle
Wednesday, November 4
7:00 – 9:00 pm Elder Training, Room 205
Thursday, November 5
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Saturday, November 7
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group (New Time)
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Westbury Civic Club Rummage Sale at Westbury United
Methodist Church may use our parking lot
9:00 – 10:30am Daisy (Girl Scout) Troop 21174
Sunday, November 8 – Name Tag Sunday - Beacon deadline
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Stewardship Barbecue Dinner
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
9:00 am Church School10:30 am Worship Service
1:00 – 4:00 pm Crop Walk; Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
5:00 pm Centering PrayerMonday, November 2
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207
6:30 pm “Walking Together”
7:00 - 8:30 pm Venture Scout Crew 688
7:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 pm Evangelism Team Meeting
Tuesday, November 3
9:30 am Circles 1 and 2
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Brown Bag Luncheon: Special Education Advocacy
Ministry, Rm. 20912:00 pm Staff Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Strong, Stay Young” 7:30 pm Scout Troop 688
7:30 pm Evening Circle
Wednesday, November 4
7:00 – 9:00 pm Elder Training, Room 205
Thursday, November 5
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Community Bible Study
6:30 pm “Stay Strong Stay Young” followed by “Walking Together”
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Saturday, November 7
7:00 am Women’s Small Bible Group (New Time)
8:00 am St. John’s Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Westbury Civic Club Rummage Sale at Westbury United
Methodist Church may use our parking lot
9:00 – 10:30am Daisy (Girl Scout) Troop 21174
Sunday, November 8 – Name Tag Sunday - Beacon deadline
9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Stewardship Barbecue Dinner
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:00 pm Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Meeting
Living Gift Market: Sunday November 22
Join us from noon to 2 pm on Sunday, November 22, when St. John’s Mission Ministry Team hosts its annual Living Gift Market in McPhail Hall. A St. John’s tradition since 1989, the Market serves as a forum to help vulnerable populations and promote sustainability around the world. From wooden games and sweaters to Christmas cards and coffee, holiday shoppers will certainly find the perfect gift for that special someone.
Make sure you mark this day on your calendar!
If you are interested in wandering the Web to learn more about organizations that will be attending the Living Gift Market, here are some good places to start:
- Coalition of Appalachian Ministries: http://www.appalachianministry.org
- Delicious Peace Coffee: http://www.mirembekawomera.com
- Grace International Children’s Foundation: http://www.ugandaorphans.org
- Heifer Project: http://www.heifer.org
- Living Waters for the World: http://www.livingwatersfortheworld.org
- M.D. Anderson: http://www.mdanderson.org
- Pennies for Peace: http://www.penniesforpeace.org
- Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services: http://www.pchtx.org
- Ten Thousand Villages: http://www.tenthousandvillages.org
Other booths in attendance will include Matthew’s Market, Solar under the Sun, the Church Apartment Ministry, Mission Ministry Team and Sudanese Community Center.
Make sure you mark this day on your calendar!
If you are interested in wandering the Web to learn more about organizations that will be attending the Living Gift Market, here are some good places to start:
- Coalition of Appalachian Ministries: http://www.appalachianministry.org
- Delicious Peace Coffee: http://www.mirembekawomera.com
- Grace International Children’s Foundation: http://www.ugandaorphans.org
- Heifer Project: http://www.heifer.org
- Living Waters for the World: http://www.livingwatersfortheworld.org
- M.D. Anderson: http://www.mdanderson.org
- Pennies for Peace: http://www.penniesforpeace.org
- Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services: http://www.pchtx.org
- Ten Thousand Villages: http://www.tenthousandvillages.org
Other booths in attendance will include Matthew’s Market, Solar under the Sun, the Church Apartment Ministry, Mission Ministry Team and Sudanese Community Center.
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