St. John's Epistle for August 2, 2012

Dear Christ followers who have counted the cost of discipleship,

Last Thursday 55 or so supporters of our upcoming single parent family ministry met in our fellowship hall. Some 35 of these supporters are not members of our church but they support the concept and came to a "Thank You Dessert and Coffee" sponsored by Presbyterian Children's Home and Services and well coordinated by our own Mary Herlitz. They had a good time of fellowship and information sharing. There are many supporters of this new ministry in Meyerland and throughout the city of Houston and you will be hearing more of their stories of support in the coming weeks.

Also, while I was away on vacation, Mike Cole moderated a Session meeting during which the Session reaffirmed their unanimous support for this new ministry. In addition, Ann Hardy led a question and answer meeting after worship one Sunday. Thanks to each of these people as well as Rev. Linda Herron who covered for me during my vacation. 

My time away was refreshing and I return with a renewed commitment to serving Christ with you in this congregation and community. Let us be ever faithful in hearing and responding to God's call upon our lives and upon our congregation. It is my joy and honor to serve Christ with such committed Christians as we have here at St. John's Presbyterian Church. This Sunday we will celebrate first Sunday communion and the First Praise! band will play during the service. I hope to see you there. 

Feel free to call me any time or come by the church office if you have questions about the single parent family ministry. There is a lot of misinformation going around and I want you to know what is really going on because it is all good. The key people to keep in mind in all of this are the children whose lives Christ wants to touch and heal through this ministry. Imagine meeting their eyes as they look around for hope. What will they see in your eyes? Love or fear? Love ultimately triumphs over fear and I have no doubt the love of Christ will prevail once again in this situation. Whenever we are faced with the option of responding to an opportunity with either love or fear let us follow the path of Christ and err on the side of love.

Your happy to be back from vacation pastor,

Jon B.

--
Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Burnham (Jon's Blog, Facebook, Twitter) 

Pastor of St. John's Presbyterian Church (Church's Website, Blog, Facebook) 

5020 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035 (Map & Directions to church)

Phone church office 713-723-6262; Email church office

Sunday Schedule: Church School for all ages: 9:00 am; Worship 10:30 am; Youth Fellowship 5 pm

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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

St. John's Epistle for August 2, 2012

Presbyterian Women 2012-2013 Bible Overwiew

The Presbyterian Women of New Covenant Presbytery invites you to the 2012-2013 Horizons Bible study
overview, taught by Mary Marcotte, at St. Philips Presbyterian Church (4807 San Felipe). This year’s study is Dispatches to God’s Household: The General Epistles.

Friday, August 17

9:15 – 10 am: Fellowship and light refreshments

10 am – 12 Noon: Presentation

Please register by August 5 by calling Connie Brown (713-723-6932).
Car pooling from the church will be available.

Presbyterian Women 2012-2013 Bible Overwiew

Uganda Mission Trip

St. John's Office would like to share a very special email we received from Kathie Hartzog as prepares to depart for Mbale, Uganda for a 13 day trip to Lulwanda Children's Home. St. Johner's Kathie Hartzog and Libby Adams and 11 other people will leave on August 2.

Dear friends and family, 

 Below is the link to the blog site for our upcoming trip to Lulwanda Children's Home in Uganda.  We will attempt to upload a new entry each evening (Uganda is 8 hours ahead of Houston time).  I hope you enjoy following our journey!  Thank you for the prayers and encouragement, Kathie

 

http://www.booksarethebeginning.tumblr.com/

Uganda Mission Trip

July 29 - August 5 Weekly Calendar

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, July 29

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Linda in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Conregational Potluck Brunch, McPhail Hall

Monday, July 30

  9:00 am  Staff Meeting

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew (Property grounds projects)

  6:00 pm  Cub Scout Pack 8

  6:30 pm  Walking Together

Tuesday, July 31

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, August 1

Thursday, August 2

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

Friday, August 3

  4:00-8:30 pm  Court of Honor, McPhail Hall

Saturday,  August 4  PYF Galveston Day Trip

  8:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
 

Sunday, August 5

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Jon in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am   Brunch by Property Committee

July 29 - August 5 Weekly Calendar

Sunday Bulletin Reminders - July 29

Summer Brunch Today: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall for brunch after Worship. Today’s brunch is catered by you – the congregation. Come and see what surprises there will be. A donation to cover the cost of the paper goods is appreciated. All are welcome.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Galveston Day Trip: Join us for a day of fun, Saturday August 4, in sunny Galveston. Bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, towel, beach toys, a sack lunch and a friend! Contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com for more information.

Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program: Have you linked your Kroger Plus card with Braes Interfaith Ministries yet? It’s easy and fast – bring the barcode (#90528) to a Kroger register or service desk. They can link it to your Plus Card – so every time you shop, BIM will benefit. If you linked your card last year, you must link again.

Mustard Seed: Don’t miss your chance to take part in this wonderful project using “seed” money which will give hope and cultivate benevolence among people and ultimately grow God’s Kingdom. A person will be asked to use $100 to help a person or a group of people in his/her community through a simple act of kindness. If interested please contact Tom and Claire MacAdam at 713-729-2470.

Delicious Peace Coffee Available: St. John’s has organic and free trade coffee from the

Peace Kawomera Fair Trade Coffee Cooperative, Uganda. See the bookcase outside the

church office to make your selection and place your payment in the can provided.

Sunday, August 26 Highlights

Rally Day

Backpack Blessing
Chancel Choir Brunch

Sunday Bulletin Reminders - July 29

Did you know?

• There are 66 books in the Bible?
• Micah and Nahum are the middle books of the Bible?
• 3 John is the book with the fewest words?
• Psalms has the most chapters?
• There are 1,189 chapters in the Bible?
• Psalm 117 is the middle chapter of the entire Bible?
• Psalm 117 is also the shortest chapter in the Bible?
• Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible?
• There are 31,101 verses in the Bible?
• Psalm 118:8 is the middle verse of the entire Bible? “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man” (NIV).
• John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Bible? It has two words: “Jesus wept.”
• Esther 8:9 is the longest verse in the Bible? It has 78 words.

Did you know?

Explore Our New Website

If you haven’t visited YOUR website in awhile, you’re in for a treat. Please take a look around, click on the various subpages, and give us your feedback. To help you get started, we’ve created a little quiz.

Explore www.stjohnspresby.org and see if you can answer these questions:　

1. Where is our Mission Statement?

2. Whose story reached out and touched your heart?

3. What time does Worship start?

4. Where do you find the description of St. John’s Wonder Team?

5. What happens if you click on an event on the calendar?

6. Where can you find the church Beacon newsletter?

7. Which picture makes you smile the most?

Let the church office (713-723-6262) know how easy/hard it is to get around, how relevant the content, what’s missing, etc., and help us help you communicate God’s Word. What did you learn about St. John’s from visiting the website? What message do you think our website communicates to those outside our church community?

Explore Our New Website

Congregational Potluck

Sunday, July 29

Bring something to share

July 22 - 29 Weekly Schedule

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, July 22 – Youth Sunday

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Linda in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Brunch by Kristi
12:30 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Summer Activity

Monday, July 23

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew (Property grounds projects)

  6:30 pm  Walking Together

Tuesday, July 24

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, July 25

  6:00 pm  Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall

  7:00 pm  Property Committee

Thursday, July 26

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

Saturday, July 29

  8:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, July 29 – Healing Service

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Linda in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Congregational Pot Luck Brunch

July 22 - 29 Weekly Schedule

June 22 Sunday Morning Highlights

Today we welcome Joseph Fuller to St. John’s: He holds advanced degrees in piano and has worked with some of the world’s finest opera houses, children’s choruses, and universities in the United States. Joseph’s second studio album, “Abide With Me,” was released in 2011. It takes the listener through the music of a church service from preludes, hymns, anthems and postludes. It provides joy, deep reflection, peace, and restoration. He maintains an exciting schedule of solo and accompanying engagements. His albums are available on iTunes, Amazon, independent radio stations, and Pandora Radio.

Summer Brunch Today: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall for brunch after Worship. Today’s brunch is catered by our own Kristi Edmonsond. A donation to cover the cost is appreciated. Everyone is welcome.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Today: Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to join us for cupcakes! We will leave after Sunday’s brunch to go to Sprinkles for a yummy treat! Would you try Summer Cherry or Salty Caramel? Peanut Butter Chip or Vanilla? Bring money (cupcakes are $3.50 plus tax) and a friend. Contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com or 713-723-6262 for more information.

Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program: Have you linked your Kroger Plus card with Braes Interfaith Ministries yet? It’s easy and fast – bring the barcode (#90528) to a Kroger register or service desk. They can link it to your Plus Card – so every time you shop, BIM will benefit. If you linked your card last year, you must link again.

Mustard Seed: Don’t miss your chance to take part in this wonderful project using “seed” money which will give hope and cultivate benevolence among people and ultimately grow God’s Kingdom. A person will be asked to use $100 to help a person or a group of people in his/her community through a simple act of kindness. If interested please contact Tom and Claire MacAdam at 713-729-2470.

Delicious Peace Coffee Available: St. John’s has organic and free trade coffee from the

Peace Kawomera Fair Trade Coffee Cooperative, Uganda. See the bookcase outside the

church office to make your selection and place your payment in the can provided.

June 22 Sunday Morning Highlights

2012 Mustard Seed Project

Participants Needed

The idea of the Mustard Seed Project is simple, yet it has the power to change the world by planting seeds of hope and compassion for people of all ages in Houston.

 For this project, a person will be asked to use $100 to help a person or a group of people in his/her community through a simple act of kindness. The Faith in Action Committee hopes the "seed" money will plant feelings of inspiration in the lives of people living without hope, cultivate benevolence among humans and ultimately, grow God’s Kingdom. The Mustard Seed Project begins this month and will finish by the end of August 2012.

If interested please contact Tom and Claire MacAdam at 713-729-2470.

He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20

2012 Mustard Seed Project

May 2012 Braes Interfaith Ministries Report

In May 2012 BIM (Braes Interfaith Ministries) food pantry served 993 clients (372 children and 621 adults) and 22 homeless.

Remember to visit the Braes Resale Shop
10319 South Post Oak

Every dollar earned at the resale shop buys
$27 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.

May 2012 Braes Interfaith Ministries Report

Happy
Anniversary
to
Mark Swindell

Celebrating 10 years with the Chancel Choir

From our hearts to your hearts

Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.

From our hearts to your hearts

Presbyterian Women Bible Study Overview

The Presbyterian Women of New Covenant Presbytery invites you to the 2012-2013 Horizons Bible study overview, taught by Mary Marcotte, at St. Philips Presbyterian Church (4807 San Felipe). This year’s study is Dispatches to God’s Household: The General Epistles.

Friday, August 17

9:15 – 10 am: Fellowship and light refreshments
10 am – 12 Noon: Presentation

Please register by August 5 by calling Connie Brown (713-723-6932). Car pooling from the church will be available.

Presbyterian Women Bible Study Overview

Congregational Potluck - Sunday, July 29

Please bring your favorites dish to pass. Needed are appetizers, condiments, meats, salads,
vegetables and desserts. Drinks will be provided.

Congregational Potluck - Sunday, July 29

July 15 - July 22 Schedule

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, July 15 – Beacon deadline

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Linda in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Free Blood Pressure Screening

11:45 am  Brunch by Presbyterian Women
  3:00-5:00 pm  Post General Assembly Meeting at Love Presbyterian Church in Jersey Village (8101 Senate Ave. , off Highway 290)
  4:00 pm  “The Best of Broadway” Concert, Willow Meadows Baptist Church

Monday, July 16

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew (Property grounds projects)

  6:00 pm  Cub Scouts Pack 8
  6:30 pm  Walking Together

  7:00 pm  Bell Choir

Tuesday, July 17

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

  9:30 am  Beacon assemblers, Room 203

  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688
  7:30 pm Called Session Meeting

Wednesday, July 18

Thursday, July 19

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

Saturday, July 21

  8:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, July 22 Youth Sunday

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Linda in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Brunch by Kristi

12:30 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (grades 6-12) is invited for cupcakes!

July 15 - July 22 Schedule

July 15 Weekly Highlights

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship July 22: Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to join us for cupcakes! We will leave after Sunday’s brunch to go to Sprinkles for a yummy treat! Would you try Summer Cherry or Salty Caramel? Peanut Butter Chip or Vanilla? Bring money (cupcakes are $3.50 plus tax) and a friend. Contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com or 713-723-6262 for more information.

Church Beacon Newsletter Assemblers: Come to Room 203, Tuesday, July 17, at 9:30 am to help assemble the July/August Newsletter. No experience is necessary.

Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program: Have you linked your Kroger Plus card with Braes Interfaith Ministries yet? It’s easy and fast – bring the barcode (#90528) to a Kroger register or service desk. They can link it to your Plus Card – so every time you shop, BIM will benefit. If you linked your card last year, you must link again.

Ship Ahoy! As you vacation this summer, and stay at hotels, don’t forget to pick up those little toiletry items for the sailors’ Christmas boxes. Some other items needed are deodorant, razors, toothpaste & brush, lip balm, small Kleenex, pocket combs to name a few. Deliver them to the church office.

Delicious Peace Coffee Available: St. John’s has organic and free trade coffee from the

Peace Kawomera Fair Trade Coffee Cooperative, Uganda. See the book case outside the

church office to make your selection and place your payment in the can provided.

July 15 Weekly Highlights

Braes Interfaith Concert with Judy England and Glennie Scott

Braes Interfaith Ministries
proudly presents

Judy England and Glennie Scott
performing
'The Best of Broadway'

Westbury Baptist Church
(4300 West Bellfort)

July 15 - 4 pm

For tickets ($12) call 713-723-2870 or 713-723-2671

Judy England is a native Houstonian who began her career with the Theatre Under the Stars, and taught at HITS Unicorn Theatre where she wrote and performed musical revues. She has been the guest artist for the Houston POPs Orchestra, the New Orleans Summer POPs Orchestra, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, and the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra. Ms. England has sung at numerous political events including conventions, inaugurations, and Presidential Galas, and has shared the stage with Harry Connick, Sr., Chuck Mangioni, Al Hirt, Pearl Bailey, Doc Severinsen, Carol Burnett, the Pointer Sisters, the Platters, the Drifters, and more.

Braes Interfaith Concert with Judy England and Glennie Scott

Buckets of Hope - Mission Project at Lulwanda

Deadline Approaching:

All donations must be received by the middle of July.

Lulwanda Children’s Home Delivering hope to
widows & orphans in Uganda 2012 　

　

A brightly colored bucket will be delivered to their homes with:

Flour, Sugar, Rice, Beans

Salt

Soap

Vaseline

Mosquito net

Bible

 

Your gift is tax deductible.

 

Please contact Kathie Hartzog, 832-541-8301 (leave a message),

or Libby Adams, 713-822-4732, to learn more.

 

Buckets of Hope - Mission Project at Lulwanda

Come Experience God's Love

Please join us for our Sunday programs:

9 am: Church School
10:30 am: Worship Service

During the summer months everyone is invited to McPhail Hall (Fellowship Hall) for a brunch.

Hope to see you soon!

Come Experience God's Love

St. John's Weekly Calendar: July 8 - 15

Sunday, July 8

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Linda in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service

11:45 am  Potluck Brunch, McPhail Hall
12:30 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship “Walk in the Park”

Monday, July 9

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew (Property grounds projects)
  6:30 pm  Walking Together

  7:00 pm  Bell Choir

Tuesday, July 10

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, July 11

6:00 pm  “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall

Thursday, July 12

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

Saturday, July 14

  8:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, July 15 Beacon Deadline

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Linda in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Free Blood Pressure Screening

11:45 am  Brunch by Presbyterian Women
12:00 pm  Beacon Deadline
  4:00 pm  “The Best of Broadway” concert, Willow Meadows Baptist Church

St. John's Weekly Calendar: July 8 - 15

Sunday July 8: Weekly Highlights

Summer Brunch Today: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall for brunch after Worship. Today’s brunch is catered by you – the congregation. Come and see what surprises there will be! A donation to cover the cost of the paper goods is appreciated. Everyone is welcome.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Today: Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to join us for a walk in the park, July 8 12:30-2 pm. We will leave from the church after the brunch to walk to the park. While walking, we will enjoy fellowship and build community through talking! At the park we will play games! Bring a friend and join in the fun! Contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com or 713-723-6262 for more information.

Church Beacon Newsletter: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the upcoming July/August issue by email (office.sjpc@gmail.com) or deliver to Room 208. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, July 15, 12 noon.

Free Blood Pressure Screening, July 15: Monitoring your blood pressure is good for your long-term health. Come discover your numbers in McPhail Hall from 11:30 – 1 pm (left corner by the couches). Jenny Glover and fellow medical students will be looking forward to meeting you. For any questions contact Jenny at Jen.glover87@gmail.com.

Kroger Neighborhood to Neighborhood Program: Have you linked your Kroger Plus card with Braes Interfaith Ministries yet? It’s easy and fast – bring the barcode (#90528) to a Kroger register or service desk. They can link it to your Plus Card – so every time you shop, BIM will benefit. If you linked your card last year, you must link again.

Ship Ahoy! As you vacation this summer, and stay at hotels, don’t forget to pick up those little toiletry items for the sailors’ Christmas boxes. Some other items needed are deodorant, razors, toothpaste & brush, lip balm, small Kleenex, pocket combs to name a few. Deliver them to the church office.

A handout, “Frequently Asked Questions about Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Single Family Program,” can be picked up on the table in the Narthex or the church office.

Sunday July 8: Weekly Highlights

Join the Kroger Neighborhood to Neighborhood and Help Braes Interfaith Ministries

Thank you to all shoppers who participated in 2011-2012 Neighborhood to Neighborhood program period. BIM (Braes Interfaith Ministries) received a check for $112! This program runs in a ten-month program year. If you’re a linked up member of this program, you must link again beginning in June. This is also a wonderful time to become part of this program for the first time.

Steps to Link your Kroger Plus card with Braes Interfaith Ministries barcode number (#90528).

1. Take this barcode number with you to Kroger.

2. One time only at the service desk or the cash register show your
Kroger Plus card and the barcode number and have them "linked" together.

You can check the results very easily. After June 30, your Kroger cash register tape will show information on the BIM number 90528 in the Neighbor to Neighbor program. As you go through the cash register with your Plus Card, cash benefits will accrue, and May 2013 Kroger will send a check to BIM.

Join the Kroger Neighborhood to Neighborhood and Help Braes Interfaith Ministries

Buckets of Hope - Mission project at Lulwanda

Lulwanda Children’s Home Delivering hope to
widows & orphans in Uganda 2012 　

　

A brightly colored bucket will be delivered to their homes with:

Flour, Sugar, Rice, Beans

Salt

Soap

Vaseline

Mosquito net

Bible

 

Your gift is tax deductible.

 

Please contact Kathie Hartzog, 832-541-8301 (leave a message),

or Libby Adams, 713-822-4732, to learn more.

 

All donations must be received by the middle of July.

Buckets of Hope - Mission project at Lulwanda

St. John's Weekly Calendar - July 1 - July 8

Sunday, July l  - Blood Drive

  8:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Blood Drive  Room 209

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Jon in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service

11:45 am  Brunch served by Fellowship Committee

Monday, July 2

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew (Property grounds projects)
  6:00 pm  Cub Scouts, Pack 8

  6:30 pm  Walking Together

  7:00 pm  Bell Choir

Tuesday, July 3

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

  9:30 am  Called Presbyterian Women’s Board Meeting , Rm. 205
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer, Rm. 207

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

  7:00 pm  Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, July 4

Church office closed

Thursday, July 5

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong”

Saturday, July 7

  8:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
  4:00 – 8:00 pm  Ghanaian private party, McPhail Hall

Sunday, July 8

  9:00 am  Church School

  9:50 am  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:15-10:25 am  Prayer with Pastor Linda in Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service

11:45 am  Potluck Brunch
12:30 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship: Walk in the Park

St. John's Weekly Calendar - July 1 - July 8

Sunday Morning Insert Reminders - July 1

Summer Brunch today: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall for brunch after Worship. The Fellowship Committee members are the chefs for today’s brunch. A donation to cover the cost of the food is appreciated. Everyone is welcome.

Kroger Neighborhood to Neighborhood Program: Have you linked your Kroger Plus card with Braes Interfaith Ministries yet? It’s easy and fast – bring the barcode (#90528) to a Kroger register or service desk. They can link it to your Plus Card – so every time you shop BIM will accumulate which will be sent to them in May 2013.If you linked your card last year, you must link again.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship July 8: Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to join us for a walk in the park, July 8 12:30-2 pm. We will leave from the church after the brunch to walk to the park. While walking, we will enjoy fellowship and build community through talking! At the park we will play games! Bring a friend and join in the fun! Contact Mary at mary2d@yahoo.com or 713-723-6262 for more information.

Ship Ahoy! As you vacation this summer, and stay at hotels, don’t forget to pick up those little toiletry items for the sailors’ Christmas boxes. Some other items needed are deodorant, razors, toothpaste & brush, lip balm, small Kleenex, Pocket combs to name a few. Deliver them to the church office.

Sunday Morning Insert Reminders - July 1

St. John's Epistle for June 28, 2012

Dear people who persevere in faith despite opposition,

Our proposed single parent family ministry is generating interest in the community. The congregation voted about 130 for and 4 against approving the concept of a single family ministry. The presbytery supports it and we have strong and trustworthy partners. Many people in Houston are not aware that the Presbyterian Children's Home has been serving children across the state of Texas for over 100 years and they have an endowment of over $100 million. We know them well due to our twelve year relationship with them where one of their staff members has an office in our church office. Answers to frequently asked questions about the single parent family ministry are available here.

Vacation Bible School has been great this year! Thank you to all the leaders and participants. It seems like the best one in past five years to me and I appreciate Mary Sterner and all the volunteers who made this happen. 

Our prayers are with George; Johnny and Linda for health issues. Also, our prayers are with Lelia Agar and her mother Ernie D since Lelia has been placed under hospice care.

Come to worship this Sunday and hear how the gospel reading from Mark 5:21-43 speaks to our current situation. It is quite remarkable the similarities between the two.

I am going on vacation from July 2-29. During that time Rev. Linda Herron, our Parish Associate, will handle the pastoral and preaching duties. Thanks, Linda. My family and I look forward to visiting with our family and friends in Mississippi and taking a few side trips as well. The next issue of The Epistle will be published on August 2. Until then, keep the faith.

Your walking this faith journey alongside you pastor,

JON BURNHAM

--
Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Burnham (Jon's Blog, Facebook, Twitter) 

Pastor of St. John's Presbyterian Church (Church's Website, Blog, Facebook) 

5020 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035 (Map & Directions to church)

Phone church office 713-723-6262; Email church office

Sunday Schedule: Church School for all ages: 9:00 am; Worship 10:30 am; Youth Fellowship 5 pm

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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

St. John's Epistle for June 28, 2012

Braes Interfaith Concert with Judy England and Glennie Scott

Braes Interfaith Ministries
proudly presents

Judy England and Glennie Scott
performing
'The Best of Broadway'

Westbury Baptist Church
(4300 West Bellfort)

4 pm

For tickets ($12) call 713-723-2870 or 713-723-2671

Judy England is a native Houstonian who began her career with the Theatre Under the Stars, and taught at HITS Unicorn Theatre where she wrote and performed musical revues. She has been the guest artist for the Houston POPs Orchestra, the New Orleans Summer POPs Orchestra, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, and the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra. Ms. England has sung at numerous political events including conventions, inaugurations, and Presidential Galas, and has shared the stage with Harry Connick, Sr., Chuck Mangioni, Al Hirt, Pearl Bailey, Doc Severinsen, Carol Burnett, the Pointer Sisters, the Platters, the Drifters, and more.

Braes Interfaith Concert with Judy England and Glennie Scott

Blood Pressure Screening - Sunday, July 15

Did you know that one in three adults in the United States have high blood pressure and that the risk of having high blood pressure increases with age? Monitoring your blood pressure can prevent further health problems such as heart disease and stroke. If you are wondering what your blood pressure is, look no further!

On Sunday, July 15, a group of medical students will be at St. John’s and will be giving blood pressure readings for FREE. Please come and get your blood pressure read so that we can have a healthy, happy congregation! Prizes are available for those who participate!

For more information please contact Jenny Glover at jen.glover87@gmail.com.

Blood Pressure Screening - Sunday, July 15

Mission Outreach: Buckets of Hope

Children’s HomeDelivering hope to widows & orphans in Uganda 2012 　

　

A brightly colored bucket will be delivered to their homes

in the village filled with:

Flour, Sugar, Rice, Beans

Salt

Soap

Vaseline

Mosquito net

Bible

 

Your gift is tax deductible.

 

Please contact Kathie Hartzog, 832-541-8301 (leave a message),

or Libby Adams, 713-822-4732, to learn more.

 

All donations must be received by the middle of July.

Buckets of Hope

Mission project at Lulwanda

Mission Outreach: Buckets of Hope

St. John's Vacation Bible School

starts tonight - this Sunday!

June 24 - 28
5:30 pm - Light meal served
6-8 pm - Activities

Please join us

Blood Drive, Next Sunday -JULY 1

Blood Drive, Next Sunday -JULY 1

Blood Drive

Sunday, July 1

8 am - 12 Noon
Room 209

8 zillion mosquitoes can’t be wrong!
Blood is a vital and essential part of life

Come and share the gift of life!

Walk-ins Welcome