May 25, 2014 Sunday Highlights

Final Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Bible Study, Today, 11:45 am. The Circle will study Lesson 9 God’s Abiding Presence (Exodus 25-31; 33:7-11; 34:11-40:38; Deuteronomy 30:11-20). All women are invited. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.

Memorial Day Update: The church office will be closed on Monday, May 26. The staff of St. John’s wishes everyone a safe holiday.

Wonder Team Sandwich Makers, Wednesday, May 28: Volunteers are needed to help make sandwiches for “Kids Meals” in McPhail Hall at 6 pm. Please help fight hunger!

St. John’s Book Group, Thursday, May 29: Everyone is welcome to join the discussion for our new book, The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer that Changed my Life and Might Just Change the World, by Richard Stearns. Mr. Stearns is President of World Vision.

Senior Sunday, June 1: Everyone is invited to the Senior Sunday Reception in McPhail Hall next Sunday. We will be celebrating St. John’s Class of 2014: Christiana Johnson, Olivia Mulder, BJ Ragan and Michael Rodgers.

Pentecost, June 8: On Pentecost Sunday the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer will join us for Worship with a potluck to follow in McPhail Hall. Please bring your food of choice to share. 

St. John’s Community Garden: We have completed 6 garden beds and are planning to create more beds soon. Our gardeners, which now include 15 gardeners, are planting summer vegetables. We invite the congregation to view the garden and see how many plants they can identify. If you are interested in participating, please contact Claire MacAdam, Tom Gwillim or Mary Gaber.

These Days: The May and June These Days devotional booklets are in the Narthex.

Vacation Bible School: Do your summer plans include VBS? Make sure the dates, Sunday June 29 through Thursday, July 3, are on your calendar. The evening programs will have activities for all ages.

Blood Drive at Lovett Elementary, Thursday morning, May 29. The donor couch will be in front of the school from 8 am to noon. Donations are in honor of a kindergarten student at Lovett. To make an appointment, call 713-295-5258 and give donor code M040

May 25, 2014 Sunday Highlights

Church Calendar: May 25 to June 1

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, May 25 

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Stewardship/Finance Committee Meeting

11:45 am  Sunday Circle Bible Study

Monday, May 26  Memorial Day

Church Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 27

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
  1:30 – 3:00 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  Boy Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, May 28
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall

  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop 21151
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 29

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:30 pm  St. John’s Book Group

Saturday, May 31
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, June 1  Senior Sunday

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Senior Sunday Reception, McPhail Hall

  1:30 pm  Private Event, McPhail Hall

Church Calendar: May 25 to June 1

Welcome Dr. Rick Young

Today we welcome to our pulpit The Reverend Dr. Rick Young, President and CEO of Texas Presbyterian Foundation since October 2011. Dr. Young served as Regional Representative for the Board of Pensions (PCUSA) for six and half years with responsibilities for BOP members in 19 presbyteries in the Synods of the Sun and the Rocky Mountains. Before his work with the Board of Pensions, Rick served as pastor of four congregations in Texas and Oklahoma. Rick received his Master of Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University and his Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Rick and his wife Meg live in North Richland Hills and attend FPC - Ft Worth. They have two children, Joann who resides in Minneapolis, MN and Michelle in Ft. Worth, TX.

Welcome Dr. Rick Young

Church Insert Reminders, May 18, 2014

Generations Brunch Today, McPhail Hall

Special presentation by Rick Young, President/CEO Texas Presbyterian Foundation, Learn about three funds that will support mission, program and campus improvements.

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Men’s Fellowship, Thursday, May 22: All men are invited to the meeting, 7 pm. Our main topic of discussion will be a review of statistics related to the health of St. John’s (financial, membership, etc.).

Final Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Bible Study, May 25,11:45 am. The Circle will study Lesson 9 God’s Abiding Presence (Exodus 25-31; 33:7-11; 34:11-40:38; Deuteronomy 30:11-20). All women are invited. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.

St. John’s Book Group, Thursday, May 29: Everyone is welcome to join the discussion for our new book, The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer that Changed my Life and Might Just Change the World, by Richard Stearns. Mr. Stearns is President of World Vision.

St. John’s Community Garden: We have completed 6 garden beds and our gardeners are planting summer vegetables. Our group now includes ~15 gardeners. If you are interested in participating, please contact Claire MacAdam, Tom Gwillim or Mary Gaber. We hope to continue to expand our garden in the near future by adding more garden beds, inviting PCHAS residents to participate, and eventually adding a prayer area near the garden. Come and see our garden grow!

Usher Opportunities: The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the upcoming summer months (June, July, August and September). Volunteer by signing the Usher list in the Narthex, talk to Lynne Parsons Austin, or call the church office, 713-723-6262.

These Days: The May and June These Days devotional booklets are available in the Narthex.

Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendars for our Vacation Bible School, Sunday June 29 through Thursday, July 3, starting at 6 pm. There will programs for all ages.

Church Insert Reminders, May 18, 2014

Church Calendar, May 18 - 25

Sunday, May 18 Rev. Dr. Rick Young, Worship Leader

  9:00 am  Church School
  9:45 am  Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Generations Brunch, McPhail Hall
  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship

Monday, May 19

  9:30 am Staff Meeting

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 209

  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, May 20

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
  1:30 – 3:00 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  Boy Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, May 21
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop 21151
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 22

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  Men’s Fellowship, Session Room

Saturday, May 24
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, May 25 

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Stewardship/Finance Committee Meeting

11:45 am  Sunday Bible Circle

Church Calendar, May 18 - 25

Memorial Service

Frances Stanley
Memorial Service
Wednesday, May 14, 2 pm
Reception to follow

Memorial Service

May 11, 2014 Sunday Insert Highlights

Wonder Team Sandwich Makers, Wednesday, May 14: Please gather in McPhail Hall at 6 pm to help make 300+ sandwiches for Kid’s Meals.

Committee Reports Due: Please send your committee minutes to the church office (office.sjpc@gmail.com) for the upcoming Session Report. The report will be sent out by email Monday, May 19 for the Tuesday, May 20 Session Meeting.

Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Bible Study, May 25: The Bible Circle will meet on Sunday, May 25, studying Lesson 9 God’s Abiding Presence (Exodus 25-31; 33:7-11; 34:11-40:38; Deuteronomy 30:11-20. All women are invited to join the Bible Circle, led by Rev. Linda Herron, starting at 11:45 am.

Usher Opportunities: The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the upcoming summer months (June, July, August and September). Volunteer by signing the Usher list in the Narthex, talk to Lynne Parsons Austin or call the church office, 713-723-6262.

Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendars for our Vacation Bible School, Sunday June 29 through Thursday, July 3, starting at 6 pm. There will programs for all ages.

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Generations Brunch
Sunday May 18
McPhail Hall

Special presentation by Rick Young
President and CEO Texas Presbyterian Foundation

Come learn about three funds that will support mission,
program and campus improvements.

Brunch provided by Stewardship/Finance Committee

May 11, 2014 Sunday Insert Highlights

Weekly Schedule: May 11 - 18, 2014

Sunday, May 11  Mother’s Day

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
   2:00 pm  Private Event, McPhail Hall

Monday, May 12

  9:30 am Staff Meeting

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 209

  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, May 13

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study
  1:30 – 3:00 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  Boy Scout Troop 688
  7:30 pm  Session Meeting

Wednesday, May 14
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  2:00 pm Frances Stanley’s Memorial Service, Sanctuary

  3:00 pm  Frances Stanley’s Reception, McPhail Hall

  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop 21151
  6:00 pm  “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 15

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209

Saturday, May 17
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, May 18  Rick Young, Worship Leader

  9:00 am  Church School
  9:45 am  Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Generations Brunch, McPhail Hall
  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship

Weekly Schedule: May 11 - 18, 2014

May 4 Insert Highlights

Today is Lemonade Day! Stop by after church and buy a cup of lemonade from Girl Scout Troop 21151. The stand will be located on the West Bellfort side, at the entrance to the parking lot. The scouts are celebrating “National Lemonade Day.”

Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday May 6: The Bible Circle will meet Tuesday in Room 205 studying Lesson 9 God’s Abiding Presence (Exodus 25-31; 33:7-11; 34:11-40:38; Deuteronomy 30:11-20. All women are invited to join the Bible Circle, led by Rev. Linda Herron, from 9:30 am – 11 am.

All Committee Day: All members of the Christian Education, Faith in Action, Property and Worship committees will meet Tuesday, May 6.

Boy Scout Work Day, Saturday, May 10: St. John’s welcomes Troop 688 who will be working in our new Community Garden, digging a trench for a water line, placing the PVC pipe, and then covering the trench. If you are interested in helping, please contact Dan Herron.

Generations Fund Brunch, Sunday, May 18: Everyone is invited to the Stewardship and Finance special brunch with special speaker Rick Young (President and CEO Texas Presbyterian Foundation). He will present a short program on Planned Giving. Look for more information in your mailboxes.

Usher Opportunities: The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the upcoming summer months (June, July, August and September). Volunteer by signing the Usher list in the Narthex, talk to Lynne Parsons Austin or call the church office, 713-723-6262.

Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendars for our Vacation Bible School, Sunday June 29 through Thursday, July 3, starting at 6 pm. There will a program for all ages.

May 4 Insert Highlights

St. John's Church Schedule May 4 - 11, 2014

Sunday, May 4

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm  Children/Youth Choir, Room 209
11:45 am  Stewardship/Finance Meeting
11:45 am  Community Garden Meeting

12:00 pm  Troop 21151, Lemonade Day

  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)

Monday, May 5

  9:30 am Staff Meeting

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 209

  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, May 6 All Committee Night

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study
  1:30 – 3:00 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  C.E., Faith in Action, Property and Worship Committee Meetings
  7:00 pm  Boy Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, May 7 McPhail Hall Foundation Repair
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer

  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop 21151
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 8 McPhail Hall Foundation Repair

  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209

Saturday, May 10
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
  9:00 am – 12 pm  Scout 688 Project, Community Garden
10:00 am – 5:00 pm  Scout Troop #740 Court of Honor, McPhail Hall

Sunday, May 11  Mother’s Day

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service

St. John's Church Schedule May 4 - 11, 2014

St. John's Breakfast, Saturday May 3

St. John's Breakfast - Saturday, May 3rd - come with a favorite dish and we will eat at 8:00 a.m. Bring friends and if they want to bring food, fine. If not, we will have plenty.

At 8:30 Mr. Jimmy Pryor will be our speaker. He is the owner and president of the SunBody Hat Company. He has combined our own Texas hats with Guatemolan influence and has come up with something that even our Texas cowboys and ranchers appreciate and purchase. It is a fascinating story and one that you won't want to miss!!

As usual if you have  questions or need a ride, call Linda or George Dobbin,281-778-5348. 

St. John's Breakfast, Saturday May 3

April 20 Insert Highlights

Women’s Bible Study: The Bible Study will meet Sunday, April 27, in Room 205 studying Lesson 8 Temptation along the Way (Exodus 32:1-34; 10; Deuteronomy
6:10-25). All ladies are invited, led by Rev. Linda Herron, 12 Noon.

Wonder Team Sandwich Makers, Wednesday, April 23: Sandwich Makers are needed! Please meet in McPhail Hall at 6 pm to help make 300+ sandwiches for
local children. Make a difference in a child’s life.

An Invitation from St. John’s Men’s Fellowship: All men are invited to our next meeting, Thursday, April 24. Please gather in the Session Room (205), at 7 pm with our formal meeting beginning at 7:30 pm. Our special guest will be Jana Hobbs, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services. Please contact Bill Ehrenstrom if you have questions.

Book Group, Thursday, May 1, 7:30 pm: Come prepared for our final discussion for No God but My God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam by Reza Aslan. We will also be discussing our next book so please bring your ideas and recommendations. Everyone is welcome.

St. John’s Breakfast, May 3: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall at 8 am for a
potluck breakfast.

Generations Fund Brunch, Sunday, May 18: Everyone is invited to the Stewardship and Finance special brunch with speaker Rick Young from the Texas Presbyterian Foundation. Look for more information to arrive in your mailbox next month.

Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM): BIM has begun accepting clothes again. Please deliver to their office, 4300 West Bellfort, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings,
9 – 2 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 on the last Saturday of the month. If you can help please contact Eloy Montez at 713-255-7032.

Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendars for our Vacation Bible School, Sunday June 29 through Thursday, July 3, starting at 6 pm. There will a program for all ages.

April 20 Insert Highlights

This Week at St. John's April 20 - 27

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, April 20 – Easter/Resurrection of the Lord 

  7:00 am  Sunrise Service, McPhail Hall

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Easter Sunday Worship Service

Monday, April 21 Church Offices Closed

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 209

  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, April 22

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women Activity Day
  1:30 pm  Book Study
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  Boy Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, April 23
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop 21151
  6:00 pm  “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, McPhail Hall
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, April 24

  9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study, McPhail Hall
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  Men’s Fellowship, Session Room

Saturday, April 26  Community Garden Work Day
  8:30 am  Community Garden Work Day
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, April 27– Rev. Linda Herron

  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Lenten Study: Unbinding Your Soul
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm  Children/Youth Choir, Room 209
12:00 pm  Sunday Women’s Bible Study

This Week at St. John's April 20 - 27

Please Join us

Easter Sunrise Service @ 7 am
McPhail Hall

St. John’s traditional youth-led service.
A continental breakfast will be served
after the service.

Please Join us

New Community Garden

Come Help Make Our Garden

Community Garden Work Day

Saturday, April 26, 8:30 am

New Community Garden

April 17, 7:30 pm

April 17, 7:30 pm

Holy Week at St. John's

Maundy Thursday Service
April 17 @ 7:30 pm

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Good Friday Tre-Ore Service
April 18 @ Noon to 3 pm

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Easter Sunday April 20

Easter Sunrise Service @ 7 am
McPhail Hall

St. John’s traditional youth-led service.
A continental breakfast will be served
after the service.

Easter Worship Service @ 10:30 am

Sanctuary

Holy Week at St. John's

St. John's Calendar: April 13 - 20, 2014

Sunday, April 13 – Passion/Palm Sunday 

  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Lenten Study: Unbinding Your Soul
  9:45 – 10:15  Easter Sunday Rehearsals/Youth, Room 207
10:00 am  Palm Exchange, Courtyard
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Easter Egg Hunt, Courtyard

Monday, April 14

  9:30 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 209

  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, April 15

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women Association Meeting
  1:30 pm  Lenten Study: Unbinding your Soul
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:00 pm  Boy Scout Troop 688

Wednesday, April 16
12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout Troop 21151, Room 209
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, April 17 Maundy Thursday

  9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study
  6:30 pm  “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
  7:30 pm  Maundy Thursday Service

Friday, April 18  Good Friday
12:00 pm  Tre Ore Service, Salem Lutheran

Saturday, April 19
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, April 20 – Easter/Resurrection of the Lord 

  7:00 am  Easter Sunrise Service, McPhail Hall

  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Lenten Study: Unbinding Your Soul
10:30 am  Worship Service

St. John's Calendar: April 13 - 20, 2014

Palm Sunday Ceremony

Palm Sunday Ceremony

Community Garden

Work continues on our New Community Garden

Community Garden