Dear forgiven sinners,
-- You are invited to the Meyerland Association meeting next Wednesday evening, June 13, at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at the Kolter Elementary School Auditorium. Dr. Ed Knight and I will speak to the community about the Presbyterian Children's Home concept that the congregation approved a few weeks ago. Here is the letter the Meyerland Association sent out to the neighborhood about the meeting. I also want to alert you that a survey team may show up soon to survey property and put out flags. The flags should stay up long enough for the architect to see them. It seems that construction of the units would not begin until early 2013 at the earliest.
We had a good Session meeting last night. Among other things, we:
We had a good Session meeting last night. Among other things, we:
*Decided to use available reserve funds to replace all four air conditioning units for the sanctuary. The current units are 45 years old and have become more expensive to maintain. The total cost for the new units is $45,000.*Retained Doug Ustick to represent St. John's in lease negotiations with Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services.*Elected these elders to represent Session on the Nominating Committee: Kathleen Captain, Kathie Hartzog, and Tom McAdam.
Congratulations to Aubriel Bennett and Danny Bisuali who were married in the sanctuary here last Saturday. Danny is the son of Rose and Dave Muanza. Our best wishes to the couple and their families.
Congratulations to Will Greer who was recognized as the "Caring Person of the Year" during worship last Sunday. This annual award is given by the Caring Committee to a church member who supports other church members such as Will does when he picks up some of our older members and brings them to Sunday services. The Caring Committee did a good job with the brunch in his honor after worship.
Brunch after worship each Sunday during the summer continues this week with the Worship Committee preparing and serving it up in Fellowship Hall after the service.
I addressed this epistle to "forgiven sinners" for that is the theme of the readings this Sunday. We will focus on the gospel reading this Sunday, Mark 3:20-35 in the sermon. I hope to see you this Sunday and then again next Wednesday at Kolter Elementary School at 7:00 pm for the community meeting.
Your surprised by God's amazing grace pastor,
JON BURNHAM
Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Burnham (Jon's Blog, Facebook, Twitter)
5020 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035 (Map & Directions to church)
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
