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Dive Into Fall!
Dive Into Fall!
DIVE INTO FALL!Who doesn’t love fall in Houston?! As you eagerly await cooler temperatures, you might be going back to school, re-starting routines, or looking for a fresh start altogether.
This fall, we look forward to connecting with you. In this guide you will fi nd opportunities to WORSHIP, CONNECT, GROW, and GO at St. John the Divine. What will you dive into?
WHO WE ARE
At St. John the Divine, we are focused on being a people who:
WORSHIP God in all that we do and pray without ceasing.
CONNECT with one another in ways that bless and enrich our lives.
GROW deeper in a biblical faith and equip generations of servant leaders.
GO into the world serving with others to help bless all people.
withtheir world for GOOD.
in ways thatJESUSCHANGE
We are called to help all people connect
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04 WORSHIP
CONTENTS
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WORSHIPGod in all we do and pray without ceasing
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WORSHIP
SUNDAY & WEEKDAY SERVICESFALL SUNDAY SERVICES KICK OFF SEPT 15
At St. John the Divine, we are focused on being a people who
WORSHIP God in all we do and pray without ceasing. Here
you have the choice of many diverse worship experiences.
Does traditional worship with organ and choir ring your bell?
We’ve got that. Band-led worship more your thing? Check.
Want something made just for young families? Come on in.
Fall service times kick off on Sept 15 (Sun).
8:00 am Traditional Worship, Rite One Chapel
9:00 am Awesome Worship (young families) HLC
9:00 am Traditional Worship, Rite Two Church
11:00 am Traditional Worship, Rite One Church
11:00 am Contemporary Worship (band-led) HLC
5:00 pm Traditional Worship Chapel
SUNDAY HEALING PRAYER SERVICE
New time and location beginning Sept 15 (Sun) 4:30 pm
in the Chapel Family Rm
Beginning on Sept 15 (Sun), a Liturgy for Christian Healing
will be offered by prayer ministers each Sunday afternoon at
4:30 pm in the Chapel Family Room prior to our 5 pm Chapel
service. Prayer ministers will be available for personal prayer
and laying on of hands. Prayer ministers who wish to serve,
please contact Max Evans, [email protected] or Andy
Evans, evans2@fl ash.net
WE’RE LIVE!
Unable to be here in person? You can worship LIVE with St. John
the Divine at our 9 am traditional service & 11 am traditional
and contemporary services every Sunday. Simply visit sjd.org/
live to download your service leafl et and worship with your
church family, or watch on our facebook page at facebook.
com/sjdhouston. Email [email protected].
WEEKDAY SERVICES
Weekday services are celebrated in the Chapel at the following
times:
7:00 am Morning Prayer M, T, Th, F
5:30 pm Evening Prayer M, T, Th, F
7:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite One W
10:00 am Healing Eucharist W
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite Two W
CONTEMPLATIVE WORSHIPA MINISTRY OFTAIZÉ PRAYER
Sept 22, Nov 10, Jan 5 (Sun) 5 pm in the Church
Entersect presents a service that quiets the mind, opens the
heart, and feeds the soul presented by our children and youth
choirs. Using simple melody and words, a basic reality of faith
is expressed. Our January 5 service is a special, candlelight
celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany. Contact Lois Trego,
713.354.2245, [email protected].
Fall Guide 2019
WORSHIP
CHORAL EVENSONG FOR ALL SAINTS’
REMEMBERING OUR SAINTS
Nov 3 (Sun) 6 pm in the Church
We remember our loved ones no longer with us with Even-
song, including the reading of the Necrology (a list of those
departed from our parish family since All Saints’ 2018). A
reception follows in Sumners Hall, with a wall of remembrance
featuring submitted pictures of the departed. Presented by
Entersect. To submit names and pictures of loved ones, con-
tact Bryan DePan, [email protected], 713.354.2241 by Friday,
October 25.
Please see page 10 for other Entersect offerings.
OTHER WORSHIP OFFERINGSWEEKLY HEALING PRAYER SERVICE
(Wed) 6 – 8 pm in the Sid Smith Chapel
A time of praise and worship, teaching and sharing, followed
by a time of individual confi dential prayer with a team member.
Facilitators are Ellen and JB Mallay; [email protected] or
CONFIRMATION SERVICE
Nov 17 (Sun) 11 am in the Church
Welcome our newest St. John the Divine church family members
at adult confi rmation during our regularly scheduled 11 am
service or at the reception following in Sumners Hall. Interested
in joining the family? Contact Kim Jameson, 713.354.2230,
FESTIVE THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Nov 28 (Thurs) 10 am in the Church
Join us for this festive Eucharist as we lift our voices in songs of
praise and thanksgiving.
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP
Christmas Eve: Dec 24 (Tues)
11 am, 3 & 5 pm: Children’s Christmas Eucharist
7 & 10:30 pm: Festive Christmas Eucharist in the Church
Christmas Day—Dec 25 (Wed)
10 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite One
NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICE
Jan 1 (Wed) 10 am in the Chapel
Feast of the Holy Name
Welcome the New Year with Holy Eucharist.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVELECTORS AND INTERCESSORS
Lectors and intercessors read the scripture and lead the Prayers of
the People in all Sunday services. If you are interested in serving
in this important ministry, contact the Rev. Louise Samuelson,
713.354.2234, [email protected] for an interview.
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CONNECTwith one another in ways that bless and enrich our lives
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CONNECT: ALL-CHURCH FAMILY EVENTS
RALLY DAY: THE ULTIMATE SUNDAY FUNDAY
Sept 8 (Sun) 11 am – 1:30 pm
Kick off the fall at Rally Day: St. John the Divine’s Ultimate
Sunday Funday! Featuring powerful worship, inviting
community time, and fun for families of all shapes and sizes!
You don’t want to miss this amazing day with your church
family!
FALL LIFE GROUPS
Life groups are a place to connect, study, and grow together.
Life groups meet at SJD on Wednesday nights, and at other
times during the week both at SJD and off-site. Contact Kim
Jameson, 713.354.2230, [email protected].
The Disciple’s Way: week of Oct 2 – week of Nov 13
Do you consider yourself a disciple of Jesus? Are you ready to
explore what that means? This engaging six-week study will
challenge you with Jesus’ own words about what it truly means
to follow him through the travel narrative of Luke’s Gospel.
More at sjd.org/life-groups.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Oct 6 (Sun) 3:30 – 4:30 pm in the Julia Garden
All who love animals, along with their pets and their human
friends, are invited to this service (note: all furry friends must
be on leashes or in proper containers). Priests will be available
to bless every pet in attendance. Contact Judy Martinez,
713.297.8702, [email protected].
FALL CELEBRATION DINNER
& BELLS ON THE BOULEVARD
Oct 30 (Wed) 6 – 8 pm in the Hall Life Center
Our parish has much to celebrate! Please join us as we welcome
back Catherine and Gary Lillibridge, learn about how we lived
out our thanks and generosity in 2019, and hear about our plans
for 2020. This brief program will culminate in a post-dinner
“Bells on the Boulevard” concert by renowned carillonneur,
Carol Lens, who will delight us with a musical recital on our
newly refurbished carillon bells. Menu and prices forthcoming.
Contact Louise Symmes, 713.354.2218, [email protected].
SJD HOLIDAY MARKET
Nov 3 (Sun) 8 am – 2 pm
The Episcopal Church Women host our SJD Holiday Market
(formerly the Art Market) featuring the many and varied
talents and products from St. John the Divine parishioners and
community just in time for your Christmas shopping. New this
year is a presentation by lifestyle infl uencer Tikaa Cone of Totally
Tikaa. She will speak about her journey as a mom gone social
media infl uencer, lifestyle guru on amazon.com and dish designer
for Lenox. Contact Karina Patman, [email protected].
PARISH THANKSGIVING DINNER
Nov 20 (Wed) 5 – 8 pm
Join your church family for a festive holiday meal! Menu and
prices forthcoming. Childcare available by RSVP to childcare@
sjd.org. Contact Susan Davis, 713.354.2264, [email protected].
Fall Guide 2019
ADVENT WREATH MAKING
Dec 1 (Sun) 10 – 11 am in Sumners Hall
All are invited to make Advent wreaths together in lieu of
Sunday school. Cost: $20 for a kit with greenery. Contact
Deanna Lawson, 713.354.2244, [email protected].
CHRISTMAS ON THE BOULEVARD
Dec 14 (Sat) 4 pm - 7:30 pm
Christmas on the Boulevard returns as part of St. John the Divine’s 80th
Birthday Celebration Weekend! Entersect presents this complimentary,
classic Christmas celebration with your church family. Contact Steven
Newberry, 713.354.2242, [email protected].
4 pm Live Nativity: Experience the mystery of that Holy Night
with a family-friendly live nativity on the front lawn with animals.
5 pm Gala Concert: Join the SJD Chorale and ROCO Musicians
along with the SJD Youth Choristers and the anticipated return
of the Three Sopranos for a concert of seasonal favorites. A
festive post-concert celebration reception follows in Sumners
Hall with refreshments and live jazz.
The concert will be live streamed to the Hall Life Center where
there will be room for children to move and a supervised
Christmas craft. Childcare is available for infant – 3 years by
RSVP to [email protected].
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ST. JOHN THE DIVINE!
Dec 15 (Sun)
Celebrate St. John the Divine’s 80th birthday with cake, special
music, and festivities as well as the many ways you make a
difference in our church, city, and world. Contact Judy Martinez,
713.297.8702, [email protected].
MEMBERSHIPDATABASE UPDATE SUNDAY & 2019 DIRECTORY
Aug 25 (Sun)
We are moving to a new church database system to benefi t both
parishioners and staff. You are invited to submit updates and
changes to your records, such as addresses, phone numbers,
birth dates, and email addresses at the Get Connected Center
in Sumners Hall or at bit.ly/data-update-19. In thanks for your
help, we will print a new and improved magnetic name tag for
you on the spot. You may also pre-order and pay $10 for a hard
copy of a 2019 member directory, which will be available in late
fall. Contact Stephanie Cocke, 713.354.2246, [email protected].
DISCOVER MEMBERSHIP AT ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
Sept 15 – Nov 10 (Sun) 10 am in the Parlor
We encourage everyone who is new to St. John the Divine to
take this class, as we discuss what it means to be part of our
church family, connect to one another, and strengthen our faith.
Contact Kim Jameson, 713.354.2230, [email protected].
FAMILY MINISTRY CONNECTYOUTH MIDWEEK
Begins Sept 4 (Wed) 6:30 – 8 pm in the Youth Room
Open to 6th – 12th grade students
Midweek meets through the fall. Join us for dinner, games,
worship, and fellowship... it’s biblical y’all! Contact Deb Parrack,
713.297.8714, [email protected].
CONNECT: MEMBERSHIP & MINISTRY EVENTS
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CONNECT: MINISTRY EVENTS
KID’S NIGHT OUT
Oct 26 & Dec 7 (Sat) 5 – 9 pm in the Hall Life Center
Open to infant – 3rd grade
Plan your night out while we plan a night in for your kids! Cost
is $25 for the fi rst child and $5 per child for each additional
child in your family. Register by the Thursday prior to the
event. Sorry, we can’t take walk-ins! Contact Luci Aguilar,
713.354.2240, [email protected].
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONNECTYOUNG PROFESSIONALS GENUINE EATS FOOD TOUR
2nd Fridays of each month, 7:30 pm
Locations TBA
Join the SJD YoPro’s as they explore Houston on their Genuine Eats
food tour. See you there! Contact Robert Oliver, robertcoliver2@
gmail.com or Austin Jorn, [email protected].
ENTERSECTCHRISTMAS ON THE BOULEVARD
Dec 14 (Sat) 4 pm - 7:30 pm
Christmas on the Boulevard returns! Entersect presents this
classic Christmas celebration with your church family. Read
about Christmas on the Boulevard on page 10.
ROCO CONCERTS
Sep 28 & Nov 16 (Sat) 5 pm
ROCO is a dynamic and innovative professional chamber music
ensemble in residence that fl exes from 1 to 40 players from all
over the US and Canada, with guest artists from around the
world. Expanding the repertoire, ROCO has premiered over
75 commissions from living, American composers. Performing
intimate concerts in dozens of venues, ROCO’s musicians don’t
just give concerts – they challenge preconceptions, create
extraordinary experiences, and foster new relationships with
audiences through the language of music. ROCOrooters music
education and childcare is available during/after the concerts.
Tickets and information at roco.org.
SAVE THE DATE: 2020 CELEBRATION ORGAN SERIES!
The Celebration Organ Series is three concerts commemorating
the 15th anniversary of our grand Létourneau pipe organ!
Jan 18 (Sat) 5 pm: Organist Paul Jacobs returns to offer a spec-
tacular concert in the series’ inaugural performance.
Feb 29 (Sat) 5 pm: An organ and brass concert features organist
Daryl Robinson in collaboration with ROCO brass musicians.
Mar 28 (Sat) 5 pm: Organist Michael Ging concludes the se-
ries with a rousing fi nale before his European tour.
ADULTS CONNECTMAHJONG CLASSES
(Fri) 1 – 3:30 pm in the Parlor
Welcoming all Mahjong players — experienced and new! For
those who want to learn how to play, we will have an instructor
available for 6-8 weeks of classes. Registration is necessary and
there is a small fee involved to sign up for classes. Experienced
players can just show up to play starting in October. Contact
Susan Davis, 713.354.2264, [email protected].
Fall Guide 2019
CONNECT: MINISTRY EVENTS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN FALL LUNCHEON
Sept 25 (Wed) 11 am – 1 pm at the home of Kathleen Pressler
All women are invited to the Episcopal Church Womens’
Fall Luncheon. Childcare available by RSVP to childcare@
sjd.org. Outreach benefits Houston’s homeless. Valet
parking – carpooling encouraged. Contact Jackie Collins,
713.354.2237, [email protected].
GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON BULB & PLANT MART
Oct 3 – 5 (Fri – Sat)
St. John the Divine is excited to once again host the Houston
Bulb and Plant Mart. Visit gchouston.org/bulb-plant-mart-info
for information.
FLU SHOTS
Oct 13 & 17 (Sun & Thurs) 9 am – 12 pm
Flu shots will be administered in Doris Sumners Hall (the
Westheimer side foyer to Sumners Hall). There will be no
charge for those with Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO,
Aetna Choice, and United Healthcare. There is a $25 charge for
all others. Please bring a copy of your insurance card. Contact
Susan Davis, 713.354.2264, [email protected].
GUILD SHOP NIGHT OUT
Oct 17 (Thurs) 4:30 – 6:30 pm
at The Guild Shop, 2009 Dunlavy
The Guild Shop and the Episcopal Church Women are excited
to host another popular Guild Night Out at The Guild Shop.
Come shop to your heart’s content at this fun, festive, private
SJD party. Proceeds support the elderly in need in Houston.
Contact Louise Symmes, 713.354.2218, [email protected].
LIFE LINE SCREENING
Oct 22 (Tues) 9 am – 4 pm in Sumners Hall
Life Line Screening will be at St. John the Divine to offer area
residents a community health screening. For more information
about Life Line Screening, call toll-free 1.800.690.0323, or go
to www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Dec 4 (Wed) 11 am – 1 pm at the home of Cathy Brock
All women are invited to the annual Episcopal Church
Women’s Christmas Luncheon. Outreach benefi ts The Forge
for Families. More information to come! Contact Jackie Collins,
713.354.2237, [email protected].
SENIOR’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Dec 12 (Thurs) 4 pm – 6 pm
at the home of Sue Nan and Rod Cutsinger
The Senior’s Ministry of St. John the Divine cordially invites
the seniors of our parish to celebrate together. Contact Susan
Davis, 713.354.2264, [email protected].
SJD CARESPRAYER & CARE SUNDAYS
Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 10, Jan 12 (Sun) 6 pm in the Youth Rm
All are invited to gather for a simple meal and the opportunity
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to delve deeper into prayer. The theme for the 2019-20 year is
“Time with Jesus.” We will explore as individuals, families, and
communities of faith how we may enter into a more meaningful
time with Christ. Contact Julie Baker, [email protected].
WALKING THE MOURNER’S PATH
Oct 1 – Nov 19 (Tues) 3:30 – 5 pm
in the Church Ladies’ Lounge
Walking the Mourner’s Path provides the understanding of grief
to be both joy and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved
one in the context of a small group. There are eight weekly
workshops centered in prayer, acknowledging God’s healing
presence. Two facilitators, Norie Baldwin and Judy Thornton,
supported by clergy, the Rev. Louise Samuelson and the Rev.
Greg Buffone, lead the weekly gatherings. Cost/$50. Contact
the Rev. Louise Samuelson, 713.354.2234, [email protected].
CARING MINISTRIES & GROUPS
Grief Support Group
(Thurs) 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the Chapel Family Room
Grief support for those who have suffered the recent loss
of a loved one. Contact Norie Baldwin, 713.416.4777,
Prayer Shawl Ministry
(Wed) 9:30 – 11:30 am in the Parlor
Knit prayer shawls for people who are bereaved, undergoing
medical treatment, or in any kind of distress. No experience
necessary! Contact Marguerite Radhakrishnan, dangandblast@
gmail.com or Leigh Bonner, [email protected].
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one lay, caring ministry providing
high-quality, confi dential, Christ-centered care to people who
are hurting. Contact Paula Miller, [email protected], if you
wish to have a Stephen Minister. The SJD Stephen Ministers will
recruit in Oct/Nov for a training class for new caregivers to be
held Jan – May, 2020. Contact Tracy Walne, [email protected].
GENEROSITYWe all give to worthy causes and trust them to do good things.
At St. John the Divine, we know all the great things we do
are in God’s name and we live and give thanks together. Your
pledge to St. John the Divine is an affi rmation of faith and your
commitment to ensure the vitality of our parish, just as we have
done since 1940.
FALL CELEBRATION DINNER & BELLS ON THE BOULEVARD
Oct 30 (Wed) 6 – 8 pm in the Hall Life Center
Please join us as we welcome back Catherine and Gary Lillibridge,
learn about how we lived out our thanks and generosity in 2019,
and hear about our plans for 2020. Read more on page 9.
COMMITMENT SUNDAY
Nov 10 (Sun)
The power of generosity begins with our simple decision to
return to God a portion of the blessings he has provided to
us. Please pray about your pledge and place your commitment
on the altar to be blessed and be a blessing to St. John the
Divine. Your tax-deductible gift supports the mission, vision,
and ministries of St. John the Divine. Contact Louise Symmes,
713.354.2218, [email protected].
CONNECT: SJD CARES & GENEROSITY
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GROW: EVENTS
FAMILY MINISTRY PARENT OPEN HOUSE
Aug 25 (Sun)
9:30 – 10 am (before worship) in the Scout Rm
Parents, grandparents, and guardians of children birth – PreK
11– 11:30 am (after worship) in the Scout Rm
Parents, grandparents, and guardians of children kinder – 5th grade
11 – 11:20 am (after worship) in the Youth Rm
Parents, grandparents, and guardians of youth grades 6 – 12
Meet the staff and volunteer leaders, learn about Sunday school
options and milestone classes, nursery and preschool options,
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Sunday School in the Park,
baptism, Prep for Communion, tweens, Jr. Daughters of the King,
youth Sunday school, Confi rmation classes, Youth Midweek,
parenting classes, evening and special offerings and more!
Contact Deanna Lawson, 713.354.2244, [email protected].
SEMINARIAN SUNDAY
Aug 25 (Sun)
The Special Outreach Fund of St. John the Divine funds the
St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Houston Scholarship
for Ordained Entrepreneurial Leadership. We welcome our
seminarian scholarship recipients William Boyles and Amanda
Bourne from Virginia Theological Seminary and Corrie Cabes
from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. who will spend the
weekend getting a hands-on learning experience from our lay
leaders and clergy. They will also preach our Sunday sermons.
PARLOR PROGRAM: WHAT’S IN YOUR MEDICAL BINDER?
Sept 16 (Mon) 10 – 11:15 am in the Parlor
Sarah McMurray, a care manager with Artful Aging LLC, will
discuss “What’s in Your Medical Binder?” Too often we wait for
that “rainy day” to get our affairs in order. What does that really
mean and look like? As an elder care advocate and consultant,
Sarah will walk us through how best to organize our medical and
legal paperwork and give us reasons why to do this sooner rather
than later. Contact Susan Davis, 713.354.2264, [email protected].
MINI-GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Nov 9 (Sat) 8:45 am – 12 pm in the Hall Life Center
You have infl uence regardless of your role: whether at your offi ce,
at your home, in the community, or here at SJD. Come prepared
to learn and be inspired at this free, half-day recap of some of the
most impactful presentations from the 2019 Global Leadership
Summit with a focus on character and values. Please register for
this free event at bit.ly/mini-gls-2019 so we can be prepared to
host you. Contact Andy Breckwoldt, [email protected].
BRAIN BOOT CAMP
Nov 14 (Thurs) 9 – 1:30 pm
Since 2018, Amazing Place has been offering the innovative
and interactive Memory Training program developed at the
UCLA Longevity Center. Participants learn not only how their
brain changes as they age, but specifi c ways to better retain and
retrieve memories. Register with Susan Davis, 713.354.2264,
REGISTER NOW FOR GLS 2020
Aug 6 – 7, 2020 (Thurs – Fri)
The Global Leadership Summit is a life-changing event. This
amazing 2-day leadership conference features fresh, actionable
content delivered by a world-class faculty. We are excited to
enter our fi fth year of being a premier host site! Register by
Oct 1 (Tues) for $89/person using the code LEAD2020. Contact
Andy Breckwoldt, [email protected].
Fall Guide 2019
GROW: SUNDAY GROUPS & STUDIES
SUNDAY GROUPS AND STUDIESSUNDAY MORNINGS FOR CHILDREN
Fall Sunday school begins Sept 15 (Sun)
Contact Deanna Lawson, 713.354.2244, [email protected].
Nursery (birth – age 2)
(Sun) 8:45 am – 12:30 pm in Rm 104
The Nursery Ministry welcomes all children and provides a warm
and loving childcare environment each Sunday. During the 9 &
11 am worship services, we provide childcare for children who
are in Kindergarten and younger. During 10 am Sunday school,
we provide childcare for children who are under the age of 2
by September 1 of the current school year. Please visit us at the
welcome area in front of the nursery, and we will be happy to
meet your family, check your child into our computerized check-
in system, and guide you to your child’s room.
Preschool (age 2 – PreK)
(Sun) 10 – 11 am in the preschool hallway
2 years Rm 112
PreK, 3-5 years Rm 113
Preschoolers will gather together to laugh, sing, play, and
learn about the amazing God who created them with fabulous
volunteer leaders!
Elementary (Kinder – 5th grade)
(Sun) 10 – 11 am in the lower level
Kinder L09
1st – 3rd grade Scout Rm
4th – 5th grade L19, L20, L21
Kindergarten and elementary kids meet in The Park … where
kids gather for fun, friends, and faith. Our classes are designed
to provoke discovery and invite kids into a new understanding
of how to grow in relationship with Jesus. We use three primary
environments (large group, small groups, and home) to
implement our strategy and connect kids to Jesus in a meaningful
way. Both the large group and small groups will be used for
worship, Bible teaching, prayer, reinforcement, and discussion.
We will partner with families to encourage worship together and
continue these practices at home.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (3 years – 3rd grade)
(Sun) 10 – 11 am in the lower level
Level 1 (age 3 – 6) L07, L08
Level II (1st – 3rd grade) L17
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based ap-
proach to the spiritual formation of the young child, rooted
in the Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational
principles of Maria Montessori. Children gather in an “atrium”,
a room prepared for them, which contains simple yet beauti-
ful materials designed specially for their use where they are
introduced to the Bible through liturgy, parables, contempla-
tive work, and prayers.
WONDERFULLY MADE
8:30 am – 12:30 pm in Rm 122
We are delighted to be one of the few churches ministering to
children and adults with special needs as well as their families.
We believe that every individual is created in God’s image, and
should have a place in our church. We offer a Sunday school
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classroom for children and adults with special needs, taught
by trained volunteers. We also offer integrated opportunities
for ALL children through music, art, and supported inclusion.
Contact Deanna Lawson, 713.354.2244, [email protected].
JUNIOR DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Kicks off Sept 15 (Sun)
The Junior Daughters of the King is a community of 4th and 5th
grade girls who grow strong roots in prayer and service and
where they develop strong wings, courage, self-confidence,
and leadership. Contact Meta Tyler, 713.965.9551,
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Begins Sept 15 (Sun) 10 am
Middle School in Rm 238
High School in Rm 241
Confi rmation in Rm 236
The content of youth Sunday school classes will vary according
to the class but the format is generally the same: social donut
time, teaching time, and small group time. Contact Dan
Gannon, 713.354.2265, [email protected].
JOIN IN THE SONG: MUSIC FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Rehearsals begin Sept 8 (Sun) for grades 4 and older
and Sept 11 (Wed) for Kinder – grade 3
Music for Children and Youth offers rich choral experiences
for children (kindergarten-grade 5) and youth (grades 6-12).
Join in the song and receive faith that abides—informed, nur-
tured and strengthened—for a lifetime of joyful service;
voices prepared and shaped to offer beauty and thoughtful
praise to God; joy in being “at home” in the place and practice
of worship; and friends for now and into the future. To regis-
ter, contact Lois Trego, 713.354.2245, [email protected].
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL: GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Sept 15 (Sun) 10 am in the Hall Life Center
Faculty: Various Lay Teachers
Meet for 20 minutes of lay teaching followed by small group
breakout discussion. We continue our study of The Gospel
of Matthew. To be placed in a small group, contact Chaille
Hutcheson, [email protected].
THE CORE: CHURCH HISTORY & THEOLOGY
Sept 15 – Nov 24 (Sun) 10 am in Rm 203
Faculty: Jim Loftis, Melissa Grobmyer, David Lasater,
and Kim Bareswill
Christian beliefs and practice developed over centuries as
generations of Christians faced challenges both within and
outside the church. This course is designed to expose the
participants to the broad movement of God in the church
through history, and to refl ect theologically on the unfolding
development of the beliefs and witness of the Christian
movement. Contact Missy Reed, [email protected].
GOD’S DIVERSE CHURCH: A PRACTICAL STUDY OF
EPHESIANS
Sept 15 – Oct 13 (Sun) 10 am in Rm 201
Faculty: The Rev. Charlie Holt and Dr. William Blocker
Did you know that Houston is the most ethnically diverse
city in the U.S.? We know first hand how rich diversity is an
asset to our community but that it can also be challenging
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to achieve unity. Join the Rev. Charlie Holt and Dr. William
Blocker for a five-week study on Ephesians and gain insight for
practical application on race relations in our city and beyond.
Contact Missy Reed, [email protected].
MILESTONES PARENTING CLASSES
all classes meet at 10 am in Rm 210
Faculty: The Rev. Reagan Cocke
As your child grows, they will reach several spiritual
‘milestones’, and we offer parenting classes that align with
those milestones. Family Ministry is committed to equipping
you to support your children in their faith. Contact the Rev.
Reagan Cocke, 713.354.2229, [email protected].
Baptism: Dec 22 (Sun)
In preparation for your child’s baptism, we offer a one-Sunday
baptism class. We review the baptism service with you and help
you understand the commitments you are making to God to
raise your children as followers of Jesus.
Holy Communion: Jan 5 – 19 (Sun)
As soon as your children are baptized they are ready to receive
communion. However, they are still too young to understand.
Every year we offer a Preparation for Communion class to help
children in grades 2 & 3 understand the sacrament. During that
time we also offer a three-week class on Communion for parents.
Confi rmation Preparation: Sept 15 – Oct 6 (Sun)
As eighth-grade students begin their year-long Sunday
confi rmation class, parents are invited to a four-week companion
class. This class covers some of the basics of what your child will
study in confi rmation class, and will help you understand how
your child is developing spiritually during this year.
Graduation/Preparing to Launch: Nov 24 – Dec 15 (Sun)
Our four-week Preparing for Graduation class focuses on helping
your child launch successfully into college with a strong faith. Studies
show that only about 20% of high school graduates keep their faith
in college. We want to help your child have much better odds.
MARRIAGE PREP COURSE: THE ART OF MARRIAGE
Oct 6 – Nov 10 (Sun) 12:30 pm in Rm 201
Faculty: The Rev. Charlie Holt and The Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry
This class is for all couples preparing for marriage. Marriage is
colored by personalities and passions and experiences. Making
marriage work is a divinely inspired art form. Get ready to make
a masterpiece of your marriage through The Art of Marriage.
Contact Missy Reed, [email protected].
ALPHA COURSE
Oct 6 – Dec 15 (Sun) 10 am in Rm 208
Faculty: Marisol Espinosa
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each
talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed
to create conversation. Everyone is welcome. Contact Marisol
Espinosa, [email protected].
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP: 1 & 2 TIMOTHY
Oct 20 – Nov 24 (SUn) 10 am in Rm 201
Faculty: The Rev. Charlie Holt and The Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry
Paul’s letters to Timothy are full of wisdom and encouragement
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for Christ-like leaders living in a chaotic and unstable culture.
Join us as we learn from the teachings of Paul and apply them
to our own setting. Contact Missy Reed, [email protected].
WEEKDAY GROUPS AND STUDIESLIFE GROUPS: WHERE WE GROW TOGETHER
New Study on The Disciple’s Way runs the week of Oct 2 – the
week of Nov 13
Do you consider yourself a disciple of Jesus? Are you ready to
explore what that means? This engaging six-week study will
challenge you with Jesus’ own words about what it truly means
to follow him through the travel narrative of Luke’s Gospel.
Groups meet onsite on Wednesday nights, and at other times
during the week both on and off-site. Sign up to connect, study,
and grow in a Life Group at sjd.org/life-groups or contact Kim
Jameson, 713.354.2230, [email protected].
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES
Registration Aug 19 (Mon) 9 am; Classes begin Aug 21 (Wed)
Classes meet Mon & Wed 9 am – 12 pm in Rm 201, 203, 208, 210
English as a Second Language classes are offered at four levels.
$20 registration fee for the semester. Contact Barbara Foxhall,
713.417.0171. An optional Chat & Chew conversation group
meets Mondays and Wednesdays 12 – 1 pm. Email [email protected].
MEN’S LIFE: GOSPEL OF LUKE
Begins Sept 17 (Tues) Breakfast, 6:45 am; Teaching and
Discussion, 7 am; Morning Concludes by 7:45 am
Faculty: The Rev. Reagan Cocke
Men’s LIfe will study the Gospel of Luke this fall. Contact the
Rev. Reagan Cocke, 713.354.2229, [email protected].
TUESDAY PRAYER TIME
(Tues) 11:30 am– 12:30 pm in the Chapel
Meg Rice, [email protected], facilitates this weekly prayer
offering.
TUESDAY EVENING STUDY: GOSPEL OF JOHN
(Tues) 5:30 pm in the Parlor
Faculty: David Eckman
This fall we will continue to study John’s gospel. Contact David
Eckman, [email protected].
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TUESDAY NIGHT STUDY
(Tues) 7 pm at the home of Chaille Hutcheson, 3061 Locke Ln
Young Professionals are invited into this weekly study. Contact
Jenny Childers, [email protected].
WOW: WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS PRESENT YES!
Oct 2 – Nov 6 (Wed) 12 – 1 pm in Sumners Hall
Faculty: Laura Seifert on video
Please be our guest this fall for Laura Seifert’s “Yes Ministries”
latest 6-week teaching on Psalm 23: “Faithful”. Enjoy lunch
and fellowship as we view Laura’s video teaching and receive a
special blessing from the Rev. Louise Samuelson. This is a series
you don’t want to miss! Contact Carolyn Baker, [email protected].
THE CORE: OLD COVENANT & ANCIENT ISRAEL
Sept 18 – Nov 13 (Wed) 6 – 8 pm in Rm 203
Faculty: The Rev. Charlie Holt
The center of any Christian worldview is the Bible. This class will
help a maturing follower of Jesus know the story, theology, and
practice of ancient Israel by studying the dynamic content and
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function of the Old Covenant Scriptures. All are welcome. This
class will have an interactive discussion component. Contact
Missy Reed, [email protected].
THE CORE: LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS
Sept 18 – Nov 13 (Wed) 6 – 8 pm in Rm 210
Faculty: Andy Breckwoldt, Chris Hairel, and Tony Mayer
Develop your leadership capabilities with Jesus as your model.
Using a mix of lectures, small group work, and homework, you
will address the challenges you face today in your leadership
role — regardless of whether it is in business, education,
church, non-profi t, or elsewhere. Registration required by Sept
12 (Thurs). Contact Andy Breckwoldt, [email protected].
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY BY DAVE RAMSEY
Sept 18 – Nov 13 (Wed) 6 – 8 pm in Rm 201
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University
(FPU) is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money.
Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small
group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get
from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be.
Cost/$100. Contact Missy Reed, [email protected].
HOPE OF GLORY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY:
ACTS: THE JOURNEY THAT NEVER ENDS
Begins Sept 18 (Wed) 6:30 pm or Sept 19 (Thurs) 9:30 am
The Bible is full of important information about how to live and
be in the fullness of life whatever our circumstances. Acts, like
no other book, is a “how to” guide for Christians. This book
is also the only book in the Bible that is still being written.
The church is still growing and stumbling, full of victories
with tinges of defeat. We can learn so much from this book.
Join us for the The Journey That Never Ends and see how you
can be a chapter in this book today. Contact Candy Knudson,
713.527.8263, [email protected].
HEALING PRAYER/STUDY GROUP
(Wed) 5 – 6:30 pm in Rm L19
The healing prayer/study group is facilitated by Max Evans,
[email protected], and Andy Evans, evans2@fl ash.net.
CENTERING PRAYER/LECTIO DIVINA
(Thurs) 8:30 – 9:25 am in the SId Smith Chapel
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us
to receive God’s presence and action in our lives. Lectio Divina,
literally meaning “divine reading”, is an ancient practice
of praying the scriptures. All are welcome to experience
these centering prayer practices. Contact Shirley Burgher,
713.542.9118, [email protected].
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME BIBLE STUDY
THE BOOK OF ACTS
Begins Sept 12 (Thurs) 11:45 – 12:45 pm in Rm 201
Faculty: The Rev. Reagan Cocke
All are invited to this small group study on “The Unexpected
Apostle: The Life of Paul in Acts & His Letters.” The Rev.
Reagan Cocke will trace Paul’s amazing life as it is presented in
Scripture, digging into Acts and his letters to pull together the
biography of the unexpected Apostle. Contact the Rev. Reagan
Cocke, 713.354.2229, [email protected].
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Begins Sept 19 (Thurs) 5:30 pm in the Chapel
The Mary Magdalene Chapter at SJD meets on the third
Thursdays of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm for Evening
Prayer in the Chapel and then moving to the Parlor to share a
simple meal and meeting. Contact Paula Burns, chapter chair,
SUMNERS SERIES SPEAKERSJUSTYN TERRY SPEAKS ON CHARLES SIMEON
Nov 17 (Sun) 6:30 pm in the Hall LIfe Center
Justyn Terry is the Vice-Principal and Academic Dean at
Wycliffe Hall, having previously served as Dean/President of
Trinity School for Ministry, Pittsburgh, USA, where he was
also Professor of Systematic Theology. Before moving to the
United States, Justyn was Curate of St John’s Hyde Park, and
Vicar of St Helen’s, North Kensington, after a few years as a
Physics teacher and then International Marketing Manager in
the Electronics Industry. Contact Missy Reed, [email protected].
THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Dec 4 (Wed) 6 – 8 pm in the Hall Life Center
Dr. Weston Fields, the Executive Director of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Foundation (the publisher and research supporter for the Scroll
project), delivers a presentation on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Contact
the Rev. Charlie Holt, 713.297.8713, [email protected].
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL LLOYD
Dec 8 (Sun) 7 pm in the Hall LIfe Center
The Rev. Dr. Michael Lloyd is the Principal of Wycliffe Hall,
Oxford. He was formerly the chaplain at The Queen’s College,
University of Oxford and the Director of Studies in Theology
at Christ’s College, Cambridge University. Dr. Lloyd has taught
theology and doctrine at the University of Oxford, Cambridge
University and St Paul’s Theological Centre, London. He has
published the popular introduction Café Theology and has
a particular interest in the doctrine of evil, the problem of
pain — and an inexplicable love of cricket. Contact Missy Reed,
RETREATSWOMEN’S RETREAT
Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2020 (Fri – Sun) at Camp Allen
Save the date for the 2020 women’s retreat at Camp Allen.
This year’s featured speaker is Charlene Laird, a retired
special education teacher who now teaches and facilitates
soul healing prayer in God’s kingdom. Contact Jackie Collins,
713.354.2237, [email protected].
MEN’S RETREAT
Mar 6 – 8 (Fri – Sun) at Camp Allen
Save the date to join the men of St. John the Divine for a
weekend of fun, food, study, and Christian fellowship. Contact
the Rev. Reagan Cocke, 713.354.2229, [email protected].
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GO: SERVING AND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
SERVING & DONATION OPPORTUNITIESWORLD HOMELESS DAY COLLECTION
Oct 6 & 13 (Sun) in Sumners Hall
In partnership with SEARCH for the Homeless for World
Homeless Day, we are collecting items for homeless survival kits
for Houston’s homeless.
Please bring the following to Sumners Hall: new adult
underwear and socks, household cleaning supplies, diapers
(sizes 4 – 6 are the most needed) & wipes, toilet paper, laundry
detergent, hand sanitizer, facial tissue, paper towels, garbage
bags, fi rst aid kit, tampons & pads, bottled water, toothbrushes
& toothpaste, combs, lip balm, new socks, rain ponchos.
Contact Robyn LaRocca, 713.354.2225, [email protected].
30 HOUR FAMINE
Oct 18 – 19 (Fri – Sat)
30 Hour Famine is back! All SJD Youth 6th grade and up are
invited to be a part of this life-changing event to raise awareness
about hunger, homelessness, and poverty. More information to
come! Contact Deb Parrack, 713.297.8714, [email protected].
BLESS FRIDAY®
Nov 29 (Fri) 10 am at the BEACON, 1212 Prairie Street
Bless Friday® is a movement to honor Christ by starting the
Christmas season with service. Our vision is to transform Black
Friday, a national shopping phenomenon, into Bless Friday®,
a spirit-fi lled service day. St. John the Divine is taking part by
sending a team to the BEACON to serve Houston’s homeless.
Contact Robyn LaRocca, 713.354.2225, [email protected].
JINGLE BELL EXPRESS CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
Nov 17 – Dec 8 (Sun) in Sumners Hall
Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) collects hundreds
of quality, NEW, unwrapped, non-violent toys and books for
kids age 0-15 years old. Please consider purchasing primary gifts
rather than stocking stuffers. Bring your donation to Sumners
Hall. Contact Robyn LaRocca, 713.354.2225, [email protected].
THE ALTERNATIVE GIVING MARKET IS BACK & BETTER!
Dec 8, 15, 22 (Sun) in Sumners Hall
The Alternative Giving Market (AGM) is back and better than
ever! The Alternative Giving Market allows you to honor your
Christmas gift recipients with gifts of true impact. Additional
ministries have been added for variety and to reach SJD
ministries like local and world mission partners, fl ower guild,
ESL, and Entersect. Contact Robyn LaRocca, 713.354.2225,
JINGLE BELL EXPRESS TOY PREPARATION & DISTRIBUTION
With your help, 2500 underserved children will receive new
toys, books, and a holiday food package for their family. Contact
Robyn LaRocca, 713.354.2225, [email protected].
Moving Night, Dec 9 (Mon) 6 – 8 pm
Help unload truck and supplies.
Food Assembly, Dec 10 (Tues) 6 – 8 pm
Assemble food packages.
Distribution Event, Dec 13 & 14 (Fri & Sat) 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Assist client families as they “shop” for toys, books, and food
packages.
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SEARCH FOR THE HOMELESS LUNCH FOR CLIENTS
Dec 20 (Fri) 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Volunteers are needed to provide lunch, a fun activity, and
raffle items for a fun luncheon gathering for approximately 40
people. Providing the meal includes providing plates, napkins,
utensils, cups, drinks, and “to-go” containers. Provide 3-4 gift
cards for the raffle and brief group activity for the participants
to engage in, i.e. Bingo. Contact Brett Hamilton, bhamilton@
lockelord.com.
LORD OF THE STREETS BOXING DAY SERVICE
Dec 26 (Thurs) 10:30 am, location TBA
The Lord of the Streets invites supporting congregations to
join them for a Boxing Day service. Please bring donations of
laundered, gently worn or new coats/jackets (heavy & medium),
sweatshirts (heavy & medium), blue jeans (men’s & women’s),
comfortable walking shoes, new socks & new underwear, belts
(even up to XXXL), blankets, backpacks, or bring generous
fi nancial gifts (for non-clothing items) — all to further help
rebuild the lives of the homeless and formerly homeless.
Contact the Rev. Steve Capper, [email protected].
ON”GO”ING OPPORTUNITIESCHAT & CHEW
(Mon & Wed) 12 – 1 pm
Parishioners are invited to practice conversation with our
advanced ESL students in this a casual and fun opportunity to
meet new members of our Houston community. Prior teaching
experience is not required and you do not need to be fl uent in
another language in order to get involved. Email [email protected].
THE BEACON
Aug 26, Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 25 (Mon) 10:45 am
1212 Prairie Street
The BEACON provides Houston’s homeless with a hot meal,
laundry, showers, and a clinic. Come serve on the fourth Monday
of each month with our team in the kitchen or laundry room.
Contact Chip Letton, [email protected]..
ECHOS (EPIPHANY COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES)
Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 (Sat) 7:45 am
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) is a
non-profi t organization connecting people in need with the
health, social, and educational resources that can improve
their lives. We need volunteers at the fi rst Saturday food fairs.
Contact Anne Bike, [email protected].
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LUNCH WITH “THE” MISSION
Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12 (Thurs) 12– 1:30 pm
at Open Door Mission, 5803 Harrisburg
Come have lunch with “the” Mission at Open Door Mission and
enjoy a complimentary infamous BBQ lunch at the Open Door
Mission on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Robyn
LaRocca, 713.354.2225, [email protected].
LOTS (LORD OF THE STREETS)
Offi ce Volunteers
(Mon) 9 am – 12 pm
at Lord of the Streets, 3401 Fannin Street
Lord of The Streets is a church community that Welcomes,
Restores, and Rebuilds lives through relationship-focused
ministries with the homeless and formerly homeless. Volunteer
every Monday to help with front desk, mail, and clothing
services. Contact Will Symmes, [email protected].
Prayer Ministers at Lord of the Streets
(Tues) 10 – 11 am
at Lord of the Streets, 3401 Fannin Street
Two-member prayer teams from St. John the Divine pray with
the “Neighbors” at Lord of the Streets. Please consider joining
this prayer ministry of SJD. Sign up at bit.ly/LOTS-prayer or
contact Michael Young, [email protected].
THE GATHERING
Sept 16, Oct 21 (it’s 19th anniversary at SJD!), Nov 18, Dec 16
9:45 am in Sumners Hall
The Church of St. John the Divine in partnership with Interfaith
CarePartners offers The Gathering, a regular program of
fun and fellowship for those suffering from dementia or
Alzheimer’s. Contact Laura Goehrs, 713.789.7195 if you are
interested in attending or volunteering at SJD’s The Gathering.
Find other locations in greater Houston where The Gathering
is offered by contacting Interfaith CarePartners, 713.682.5995,
interfaithcarepartners.org.
CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEER GO GROUPS
Parishioners, Sunday School Groups, ECW, Men’s Life, YoPros,
Life Groups, and Fellowship Friends – these opportunities are
a great way to share the season with our VBS families from
The Forge for Families. Contact Robyn LaRocca, 713.354.2225,
Boxes of Love
Nov 22 (Fri)
Ten men are needed any time between 2 & 4 pm and 5:30 & 8
pm to help stage and unload trucks of food.
Nov 23 (Sat) 9:30 am – 12 pm
Thirty volunteers are needed to assemble Thanksgiving Dinner
boxes for famillies across Houston. Families with children 10 &
over welcome!
Nov 23 (Sat) 10 am – 12 pm
Decorate the Forge campus for Christmas! Families welcome.
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INDEXAAdvent Wreath Making ....................... 10
Alpha Course ..................................... 18
Alternative Giving Market ................... 23
BBeacon GO Group .............................. 24
Blessing of the Animals ....................... 09
Bless Friday ® .................................... 23
Brain Boot Camp ................................ 15
Bulb Mart .......................................... 12
CCelebration Organ Series .................... 11
Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina ............ 20
Chat & Chew ..................................... 24
Christmas Eve & Day Services .............. 06
Christmas on the Boulevard ...........10, 11
Christmas Volunteer GO Groups .......... 25
Commitment Sunday .......................... 13
Confirmation Service .......................... 06
Core Classes
- Church History & Theology ......... 17
- Leadership Foundations ............... 20
- Old Covenant & Ancient Israel ..... 19
DDatabase Update Sunday .................... 10
Daughters of the King ........................ 21
Dead Sea Scrolls Talk .......................... 21
Discover Membership Class ................. 10
EECHOS GO Group .............................. 24
ECW Christmas Luncheon ................... 12
ECW Fall Luncheon ............................. 12
English as a Second Language (ESL) ..... 19
Evensong ........................................... 06
FFall Celebration Dinner ..................09, 13
Family Ministry Open House ................ 15
Financial Peace University ................... 20
Flu Shots ........................................... 12
GThe Gathering .................................... 25
Generosity ......................................... 13
Global Leadership Summit .................. 15
God’s Diverse Church Ephesians Class .. 17
Grief Support Group ........................... 13
Guild Shop Night Out ......................... 12
HHappy Birthday St. John the Divine
Healing Prayer Services
- Sunday ...................................... 05
- Wednesday ................................. 06
Healing Prayer Study Group ................ 20
Hope of Glory .................................... 20
IJJingle Bell Express............................... 23
Jr. Daughters of the King ..................... 17
Justyn Terry Talk ................................. 21
KKid’s Night OUt .................................. 11
LLectors & Intercessors ......................... 06
Life Groups ...................................09, 19
Lifeline Screening ............................... 12
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Livestream Services ............................. 05
Lord of the Streets
- Boxing Day Service ..................... 24
- Office Volunteers ........................ 25
- Prayer Ministers .......................... 25
Lunch with “the” Mission ................... 25
MMahjong Classes ................................ 11
Marriage Prep Course ......................... 18
Men’s Life .......................................... 19
Men’s Retreat ..................................... 21
Michael Lloyd Talk .............................. 21
Milestones Parenting Classes ............... 18
Mini-Global Leadership Summit ........... 15
Music for Children & Youth ................. 17
NNew Year’s Day Service ....................... 06
Nursery ............................................. 09
OOfferings/Needs Board ....................... 21
Organ Concert ................................... 06
PParlor Program ................................... 15
Prayer & Care Sundays ....................... 12
Prayer Shawl Ministry ......................... 13
QRRally Day ........................................... 09
ROCO Concerts .................................. 11
SSearch for the Homeless Lunch ............ 24
Seminarian Sunday ............................. 15
Senior’s Christmas Party ...................... 12
SJD Holiday Market ............................ 09
Stephen Ministry ................................ 13
Spiritual Leadership Class .................... 18
Sumners Series Speakers ..................... 21
Sunday School
- Children ..................................... 16
- Middle & High School ................. 17
- Adult Classes .........................17, 18
Sunday Services ................................. 05
TTaizé ................................................. 05
Thanksgiving Dinner ........................... 09
Thanksgiving Service .......................... 06
30 Hour Famine ................................. 23
Tuesday Prayer Time ........................... 19
Tuesday Evening Study ....................... 19
Thursday Lunchtime Bible Study .......... 20
UVWWalking the Mourner’s Path Class ........ 13
Weekday Services ............................... 05
Women’s Retreat ................................ 21
Wonderfully Made .............................. 17
World Homeless Day Collection ........... 23
WOW: Women on Westheimer ............. 19
XYYoung Professionals Genuine Eats ........ 11
Young Professionals Tuesday Night Study 19
Youth Midweek .................................. 10
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