Last Sunday we had a big participation in the Anointing Service for Healing. I like the way that service on every 5th Sunday reminds us that we all are broken and in need of repair. During his lifetime Jesus was known as a healer and He still is today.
This Sunday we will be commissioning our Youth Mission Trip participants (both adult and youth) to Guatemala and Kathie Hartzog for her mission trip to Uganda. St. John's is known as a mission oriented congregation and these people are carrying our mission out into the world. While Kathie departs in July, the Youth Mission Trip begins this Monday and continues throughout the week from June 6-11. Keep these participants in prayer as they engage in mission projects from painting a church to leading children's activities to adult Bible studies with a little time thrown in for sight seeing as well. Here are the adults: Mary Sterner, Aaron Jacobsen, Mary Gaber, and Deborah Ganelin; and here are the youth participants: Brendan Ehrenstrom, Jacob Ehrenstrom, Patrick Harrel, Christiana Johnson, Gabriel McGuire, Isabel Mulder, and Gabrielle Williams.
Summer brunches begin this Sunday. Stop by McPhail Hall after worship service for some good food and great fellowship during the months of June, July and August. St. John's Fellowship Committee will be serving the first brunch this Sunday on June 5. Come and bring a friend.
On Sunday June 5 after church in room 210, come and learn about the Mustard Seed 2011 summer project. At this meeting the $100 "seed" money will be distributed.
The Nominating Committee also meets after worship this Sunday and I will be meeting with them so I won't get to visit with you during the brunch. Speaking of visiting, you may phone or email me or drop by the church office when you want to visit. I value hearing what is on your heart and mind in terms of your relationship with God or your celebrations or concerns about our congregation or the church at large or just life itself in all its glory and disorder.
The Wired Word Class will continue to meet each Sunday during the Summer. Beginning this Sunday, June 5, we will move across the hall from the Pastor's office to Room 203. Newcomers or "drop ins" are welcome each week and this class works well for occasional attenders, since each class stands alone and focuses on a different topic of interest that has appeared in the news media that week. If your usual class is not meeting this Summer, let me know and I'll put you on the Wired Word mailing list and email you each Thursday with the topic for the forthcoming class that Sunday.
Lois's memorial plaque in the columbarium was installed today thanks to Bob. Session approved a Memorial Fund in honor of Lois Stowell to purchase a set of banners for the Sanctuary. If you would like to make a contribution, please deliver your check to the church office with Memorial Fund/Lois Stowell on the memo line.
Mark your calendar on June 26-30 from 6-8 pm for for this year's Vacation Bible School. The "Galactic Blast" VBS will include Bible study classes for all ages, music and crafts for elementary aged children and a light supper served at 5:45 pm. Registration forms may be found in the Narthex, in McPhail Hall during summer brunches and in Building 2 on the VBS bulletin board. Neighbors, friends, and relatives are invited. Please complete and deliver the registration form to the church office or Mary Sterner.
Peace of Christ be with you,
Pastor Jon
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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
