St. John's Flashlight

Purple Haze by Tommy Emmanuel

noreply@blogger.com (Jon Burnham) — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:43:00 +0000

Here Tommy Emmanuel plays Purple Haze

on somebody's back porch.

I saw him live on stage at University of Houston

and it was a memorable experience.

He's a one man show as you may see here.

September 6 Community Garden Work Day

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:32:00 +0000

Let’s Keep Growing!

Community Garden Work Day
Saturday, September 6, 8:30 am

Everyone welcome

August 31 Sunday Inserts

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:30:00 +0000

Church Offices Closed: St. John’s will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. St. John’s staff wishes all a safe and restful holiday.

2014-2015 New Bible Study, Second Tuesdays of the Month, 9 am: Everyone is invited to this year’s new Bible Study. Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of
2 Corinthians. Please gather in Room 203 for the first lesson on September 9. Taught by Rev. Linda Herron. A Sunday group will meet on the 3^rd Sunday, September 14, at noon.

Committee Reports Due: Please send your committee minutes from (July and August) to the church office, office.sjpc@gmail.com, for the upcoming Session Report. The report will be sent out by email Monday, September 8 for the Tuesday, September 9 Session Meeting.

St. John's Breakfasts resume Saturday, September 13^th (please make a note that it is the second Saturday.) Our breakfast starts at 8 am, and our speaker will be Deputy Renee Dennis of the Harris County Sheriff's Office. She will be speaking on Senior Safety. If you are planning to attend, please call Linda Dobbin at 281-778-5348 or Louise Cherry at 713-723-3187, so that we can plan breakfast. If you need a ride or more information, please call Linda and George Dobbin.

Save the Date, September 20: Braes Interfaith Ministries will be celebrating its 30^th anniversary on September 20. Contact Linda Dyson for tickets for the upcoming celebration which will include dinner and entertainment.

August 31 - September 7 Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:29:00 +0000

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, August 31 Healing Service

9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
1:00 pm Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer, Scout Room

Monday, September 1 Labor Day
Church Offices Closed

Tuesday, September 2
9:30 am Women’s Activity Day
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
3:00 pm Video Worship Meeting
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
7:30 pm Worship Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 4

9:00 am – 12 pm Community Bible Study

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

Saturday, September 6
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
4:00 – 11 pm Private Event, Sanctuary & McPhail Hall

Sunday, September 7

9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
12:00 pm Stewardship/Finance Committee Meeting
1:00 pm Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer, Scout Room

5:00 pm Cub Scout 8, Scout Room

Sunday Inserts, August 17, 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 14:56:00 +0000

Summer Brunch Today: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall for brunch after Worship Come and share the experience while eating a typical meal which is served at the Lulwanda Children’ Home.

Special Invitation, Today: The Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer (formerly the United Ghanaian P.C.) invites St. John’s congregation to their special worship service for the confirmands at Noon in the Sanctuary, followed by a celebration in McPhail Hall.

Book Club, Thursday August 21: Everyone is welcome to join the discussion beginning at 7:30 pm, as we finish the last chapters of our book, The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? by Richard Stearns.

Blessing of the Backpacks, August 24: All students and teachers (primary, secondary and college) are invited to bring backpacks, bags, satchels, and briefcases to church for a “Blessing of the Backpack” during worship at 10:30 am.

Presbyterian Youth Pool Party, Sunday August 24: All St. John’s youth (rising 6^th graders to high school seniors) are invited to a pool party after Sunday’s brunch. Please bring your swim suit, sun cream, towels and dry clothes. Come and learn about the exciting year ahead!

New Sunday School Class, August 31: Everyone is welcome to attend a new Sunday morning class, Falling in Love with God, facilitated by Lynne Parsons Austin.We will be reading The Good and Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith. Books are available for purchase at the Church office. Come join us each Sunday morning from

9 - 10 am.

Sunday after Church Snacks: The office is looking for people who would like to serve snacks under the walkway after Sunday worship. You would have to only serve one Sunday each month and the snacks are provided. If interested, please talk to Pam (Room 208) or call (713-723-6262) or email the church office (office.sjpc@gmail.com).

Church Offices Closed: St. John’s will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. St. John’s staff wishes all a safe and restful holiday

Weekly Schedule: August 17 - 24, 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 14:55:00 +0000

Sunday, August 17 Rev. Linda Herron preaching

9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch – Uganda Mission Trip
12:00 pm Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer, Sanctuary & McPhail Hall
5:00 pm Cub Scout 8

Monday, August 18
9:30 am Staff Meeting

10:00 am Bob’s Crew (Property grounds projects)
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208
7:00 pm Bells

Tuesday, August 19
9:30 am Women’s Activity Day
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209

Wednesday, August 20
12:00 – 4 pm Godly Play Training, Building One & McPhail Hall

Thursday, August 21

8:00 am – 4 pm Godly Play Training, Building One & McPhail Hall
9:00 am - 2 pm Community Bible Study, Nursery, 205 & 209

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

Friday, August 22

8:00 am – 3 pm Godly Play Training, Building One & McPhail Hall

Saturday, August 23
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, August 24 Backpack Blessing

9:00 am Rally Day

9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch – Choir (Head Chef: Kristi Edmonsond)
12:30 pm Presbyterian Youth Pool Party
5:00 pm Cub Scout 8

Sunday After Church Snack Volunteers Needed

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:03:00 +0000

Braes Interfaith Ministries Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:02:00 +0000

New Sunday School starts August 31

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:01:00 +0000

New Sunday School Class, August 31: Everyone is welcome to attend a new Sunday morning class, Falling in Love with God, facilitated by Lynne Parsons Austin.When asked what the greatest commandment of all was, Jesus quoted from the book of Deuteronomy: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind”. If you have ever felt like you fall short of this goal or have wondered if it was really possible at all, then this class is for you. One of the goals of this class is to discover a deeper, more balanced life with God. We will explore ways to accomplish this by reading The Good and Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith. Books will be available for purchase at the Church office next week. Come join us each Sunday morning from 9 am until 10 am. All are welcome.

Blessing of the Backpacks, August 24

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:50:00 +0000

All students and teachers (primary, secondary and college) are invited to bring their backpacks, bags, satchels and briefcases to church for our annual "Blessing of the Backpack" during our Sunday Worship service.

August 3 2014 Highlights

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 14:36:00 +0000

Summer Brunch Today: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall for brunch after Worship. St. John’s Property Committee will be working in the kitchen.

Blessing of the Backpacks, August 24: All students and teachers (primary, secondary and college): bring your backpacks, bags, satchels, and briefcases to church for a “Blessing of the Backpack” during worship at 10:30 am.

Rally Day, Sunday, August 24: St. John’s begins the fall Sunday School schedule with a Rally Day celebration sponsored by the Christian Education Committee. Details to be announced soon. Everyone is invited whether or not you are planning to Sunday school fall classes.

Save the Date, September 20: Braes Interfaith Ministries will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on September 20. Contact Linda Dyson for tickets for the upcoming event which will include dinner and entertainment

Weekly Schedule: August 2 - 10

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 14:34:00 +0000

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, August 3 Communion

9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch – Property Committee

Monday, August 4
9:30 am Staff Meeting

10:00 am Bob’s Crew
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208

Tuesday, August 5
9:30 am Women’s Activity Day
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209
7:30 pm Christian Education Committee Meeting
7:30 pm Faith in Action Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 6

Thursday, August 7

6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 20

Saturday, August 9
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group
11:00 am Memorial Service for Thalia Bunnell
11:45 am Lunch served in McPhail Hall, Bunnell family

Sunday, August 10

9:00 am Church School
10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch – Men’s Fellowship

Blood Drive July 27

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:31:00 +0000

Blood Drive

Next Sunday

July 27

8 am – 12:30 pm

Room 209

July 20 Sunday Insert Reminders

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:30:00 +0000

“Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers, Wednesday, July 23: The twice-a-month sandwich making needs additional volunteers for the summer program. Vacation schedules are keeping the worker count down a bit and we need a little help. There are 3 more opportunities this summer: July 23, August 13 & August 27. Please consider helping us for about an hour and a half, starting at 6 pm. The hungry kids will thank you a lot. And Jesus did say, "Feed my flock." This is one way that we do just that.

Sweet Dreams: Don’t forget our on-going Mustard Seed project for Houston’s Covenant House. St. John’s is hoping to provide 16 twin bed comforters for their new facility which will provide homeless children, 10 to 17 years old, a place to stay. There is a donation box outside the office, on the coffee table.

St. John’s Book Group, Thursday, July 24: Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and review of Section 3 of The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God expect
of Us? by Richard Stearns. Mr. Stearns is President of World Vision.

St. John's Schedule: July 20 - 27, 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:29:00 +0000

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, July 20

9:00 am Church School
9:50 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch – Faith in Action Committee

Monday, July 21
9:30 am Staff Meeting

10:00 am Bob’s Crew
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 208

Tuesday, July 22
9:30 am Women’s Activity Day
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209

Wednesday, July 23
6:00 pm “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers

Thursday, July 24

6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 20
7:30 pm Book Group

Saturday, July 26
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, July 27 Blood Drive

9:00 am Church School
9:50 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch

VBS 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 16:32:00 +0000

Our 2014 Vacation Bible was wonderful.
Hope every time you wear your t-shirt the memories make you smile.

Vacation Bible School has started - June 29, 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 18:46:00 +0000

Sunday June 29 Reminders

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 15:09:00 +0000

Summer Brunch Today: Everyone is invited to McPhail Hall for brunch after Worship. Today’s brunch is catered by the Christian Education Committee and is dedicated to the teachers of St. John’s.

Lulwanda Children's Mission Trip: Cash donations gladly accepted for our "Wish List" and the Buckets of Hope. Please give your contribution to Kathie Hartzog, Libby Adams or the church office. Kathie and Libby leave for Uganda on Wednesday, July 2. Your gift is tax deductible.

Church Offices Closed: St. John’s will be closed Monday, July 7.

Community Garden Update: The water line from the 2nd water meter has been found!

Now we need a PVC water line from that water meter to the community garden so we can save money on watering. Would you like to volunteer to help dig the ditch and bury some PVC? Please talk to Clair MacAdam or stop by the Community Garden meeting during brunch today.

Prayer Request Cards: Prayer request cards can be found in the Narthex and in the attendance booklets. Anyone desiring to submit a prayer request card may do so during the Children's time when ushers will be walking down the side aisles.

Weekly Schedule: June 29 - July 6

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 15:06:00 +0000

Sunday, June 29 Vacation Bible School & Teacher Appreciation Day

9:00 am Church School
9:50 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch – Christian Education
11:45 am Community Garden Meeting during brunch
5:45 pm Vacation Bible School

Monday, June 30 Vacation Bible School

9:30 am Staff Meeting

10:00 am Bob’s Crew
5:00 pm Hour of Prayer
5:45 pm Vacation Bible School
6:00 pm Walking Together, Room 209

Tuesday, July 1 Vacation Bible School
9:30 am Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
1:30 – 3:00 pm Unbinding Your Soul Book Group
5:45 pm Vacation Bible School
6:30 pm “Stay Young, Stay Strong” Room 209

Wednesday, July 2 Vacation Bible School
5:45 pm Vacation Bible School

Thursday, July 3 Vacation Bible School

5:45 pm Vacation Bible School

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

Saturday, July 5
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, July 6 Communion

9:00 am Church School
9:50 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch – Caring Committee

Single Parent Family Ministry Update - June 22

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:24:00 +0000

Trees and Shrubs, new doors and locks have been installed

Our Community Garden is growing!

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:22:00 +0000

Celebrating Father's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:03:00 +0000

Sign up now!

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 16:18:00 +0000

PCHAS Volunteer Training

Saturday, July 12

8:30 am – 2 pm

Before you can volunteer at the Single Parent Family Ministry (Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services) it is mandatory that you attend a volunteer training. Please pre-register by signing the form in the Narthex or by calling the church office, 713-723-6262. If you would like to know more, please contact Bill Ehrenstrom.

Weekly Calendar: June 15 - 22

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 16:18:00 +0000

Sunday, June 15
General Assembly Meeting in Detroit

9:00 am Church School
9:50 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch by Worship Committee, McPhail Hall

Monday, June 16

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, June 17
8:30 am Splash Day, Small Steps Nurturing Center

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

Thursday, June 19

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

Saturday, June 21
9:00 am Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, June 22 Rev. Linda Herron

9:00 am Church School
9:50 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:30 am Worship Service
11:45 am Brunch – Congregational Potluuck

Sunday Insert Reminders: June 8, 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tedeschi) — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 14:31:00 +0000

Pentecost Sunday Today: Everyone is invited to the Pentecost Sunday Brunch after Worship.

Commissioner Ann Hardy: Please extend your congratulations and good wishes to Commissioner Ann Hardy. Ann is attending the 221^st General Assembly, June 14 – 21, in Detroit Michigan. You can follow the business of the assembly on www.pc-biz.org and on The Presbyterian Outlook website, http://pres-outlook.org/.

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, June 9 for the Tuesday May 10 Session Meeting.

“Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers: Please gather in McPhail at 6 pm to help make 300+ sandwiches for Kid’s Meals. Join the battle against childhood hunger!

St. John’s Community Garden: We are growing! If you are interested in participating, please contact Claire MacAdam, Tom Gwillim or Mary Gaber.

Are you registered? St. John’s Vacation Bible School is this month starting on Sunday, June 29 at 6 pm, with a light meal served in McPhail Hall at 5:45 pm. Don’t’ miss this fun and exciting event for all ages.

Sanctuary Flowers: If you would like to provide flowers for June 29, July 27, August 31 or September 28, please call the church office, 713-723-6262.

PCHAS Volunteer Training

Saturday, July 12

8:30 am – 2 pm