St. John's Epistle for June 21, 2012

Dear faithful, redeemed, people of God,

We've had a lot of publicity during the last week. I was interviewed on TV by Channel 2 and then by Channel 13. We had an article in the Southwest News and the Bellaire News. The coverage is in regard to the Presbyterian Children's Home and Services (PCHAS) single family parent project. We had a great meeting this afternoon between the current partners in this ministry: PCHAS, Houston HomeAid, and St. John's. Our presbytery is the other partner and they are on board with this too. We will develop a Frequently Asked Questions section to put on our church website. It will say what we know and answer the questions people are asking. Please keep this project in prayer as we move forward to meet our church's mission: To glorify God by making disciples and meeting human needs.

St. John's Vacation Bible School (for all ages) starts this Sunday, June 24, and runs each evening through Thursday, June 28! A light meal will be served each evening at 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Activities for all ages are from 6-8 pm. Adults may choose a Bible study with Rev. Linda Herron or card making with Mary Herlitz. The children will study Joseph's Journey in Egypt. David made a cool theme graphic for the children's study. Come and bring your friends and family and neighborhood children.

We welcome Sarah Annalea Gore who was born June 17 to Jill and Trey Gore and grandparents Ken and Virginia Krueger!

There are many opportunities for service on presbytery committees. Click here to see a brochure with the list of opportunities or you may contact Margaret Swarts at mswarts@castleblack.net or phone her at 713-772-2985 for more information. 

Our prayers are with Frances as she is still at University Place recovering from surgery and also with George as he recovers from a broken leg that happened yesterday.

Kathie and Libby are going to Uganda in August and invite your participation through Buckets of Hope. Buckets of Hope supports our 2012 mission project at Lulwanda Children's Home orphanage in Uganda. A brightly colored bucket will be delivered to their homes in the village filled with flour, sugar, rice, beans, salt, soap, vaseline, mosquito net, and Bible. Contact Kathie at 832-541-8301 or Libby 713-822-4732 to learn more. All donations must be received by the middle of July. Your gift is tax deductible.

The sermon Sunday is from Mark 4:34-41 and is the story about Jesus calming the angry waves on the Sea of Galilee. May you experience the calming influence of Christ's presence in your life today and throughout this weekend. I hope to see you this Sunday morning at worship and this Sunday evening as we begin Vacation Bible School. May God's blessings be with you and your family in the meantime.

Your glad to be on this faith journey with you pastor,
JON BURNHAM

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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 21, 2012