Welcome home Steven
Leach: Steven had an internship in a suburb of Johannesburg
while in seminary, and then in January of 2012 he was called to minister in
association with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Capetown. He was supported
by First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio. Steven was active in the juvenile
prison ministry and as a hospital chaplain, among numerous other
responsibilities. Steven hopes to return to Capetown and continue his
ministry based on reconciliation. Steven is the son of Jeanne Leach and
grandson of Thalia and Don Bunnell.
Farewell Reception, Today: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall
after services as
St. John’s says good bye to our Christian Education Director Mary Sterner and family.
St. John’s says good bye to our Christian Education Director Mary Sterner and family.
Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, Today: Person of the Year 2013: Right
about now, most of us have spent at least a little time looking back to 2013
and thinking about what was most notable in the past 12 months. Nearly every
news and entertainment outlet has released its own “person / thing / story / of-the-year
list” for users to discuss, argue and ponder. Please join the discussion in
McPhail, 5 – 6:30 pm.
Men’s Group, Thursday, January 30: All men of St. John’s are
invited to the Session Room, 7 pm. If
you have any questions please contact Bill Ehrenstrom.
St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, February 1: Gather in McPhail Hall
at 8 am for food and great company. At 8:30 am our speaker, Rev. David Roschke
of Salem Lutheran Church will talk about the Southwest Coalition and the
Ministerial Alliance. If you need a ride or have any questions, please contact
Linda Dobbin, 281-778-3548.
Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM): BIM had begun accepting clothing
again. Please deliver to their office, 4300 West Bellfort, Mondays, Wednesday
and Friday mornings, 9 – 12 pm. Household items, knick-knacks, etc, can not be accepted until a new
location is found for the Resale Store. The clothing will be distributed to
clients on the last Saturday of the month. Volunteers are needed to help
distribute the clothing, 9 am – 1 pm. If you can help, please contact Eloy
Montez at 713-255-7032.
