Upcoming Events
Upcoming events are provided in chronological order below. At top left is a listing of activities that normally occur at St. Paul's weekly.
Also on the left are links to highlights of upcoming events.
Week of August 24, 2008
Sunday. August 24.
Promotion Sunday for Children and Youth.
Sign-up for August 31 Blood Drive. Church entrances.
- 9:45 a.m. Dr. Bankston concludes "Adam, Eve, and Lucy" series in Cross Walk young Adult Sunday School class. A-101.
- 12:15 p.m. Cross Walk young adult Sunday School class visits the Houston Museum of Natural Science Lucy exhibit together after lunch. For group rate information, contact Kim Mabry.
- 12:15 p.m. Evangelism Committee. S-300.
- 2 p.m. Dr. Jim Bankston preaches at Holly Hall Retirement Community.
- 3 p.m. Recital by Desireé Alejandro, soprano. Sanctuary. Reception follows in Youth Center.
- 3 p.m. Always on Sunday Great Books Club. S-109. Topic: Tell Me a Riddle by Tillie Olsen. Questions?
- 5 p.m. Acolyte training. All new and returning acolytes must attend today or August 27. Acolytes must be confirmed members.
- 5:30-7 p.m. “Handles on the Ark,” a lecture by Dr. George Atkinson. Parlor. Correlative children’s program, "Creation Celebration," in J-106.
August 25. Monday.
August 27. Wednesday.
- 11:30 a.m. Communications Committee. Youth Center.
- 5:30 p.m. Acolyte training. All new and returning acolytes must attend today or August 24. Acolytes must be confirmed members.
- 6-8 p.m. St. Paul's School Orientation. Jones Building.
- 6:30 p.m. Trustees. S-301. Note room change.
- 6:30 p.m. Financial Peace Study. J-204. Contact: Jeannie at 832-859-5372.
August 28. Thursday.
Week of August 31, 2008
Sunday, August 31.
- 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Blood Drive in mobile unit between parking lots.
- 12:15 p.m. Cross Walk young adult Sunday School class lunches together at Ziggy’s Healthy Grill, 2202 West Alabama. Leave together from Sunshine Fountain.
- 3-5 p.m. Reception for Debbie and Rev. Jim Welch, outgoing District Superintendent and former St. Paul’s associate minister. St. Luke’s UMC.
- 5-7 p.m. Youth Back-to-School Bash.
September 1. Monday. Church offices closed for Labor Day Holiday.
Emergency Aid Coalition, including Family Night, will be closed for Labor Day.
September 2. Tuesday. St. Paul’s School begins.
3-4 p.m. Rutabaga Territory after-school program for at-risk children resumes.
September 3, Wednesday.
3:30-7:30 p.m. Youth MidWeek Bible Study kick-off. Youth Center. Recreation and fellowship at 3:30, Bible study at 5:30, dinner out at 6:15.
September 4. Thursday.
- 3-7 p.m. Labyrinth available in the Activity Center for prayer and meditation.
- 6:30 p.m. Education Committee. S-312.
- 6:30-8 p.m. Disciple IV led by Steve Yocom begins. Purchase the $40 text at the first class session..
September 5-7. Friday-Sunday.
CanCarevolunteer training.
Week of September 7, 2008
Sunday, September 7
Rally Day. Visit an adult Sunday School class.
Dr. Bankston will preach at all three services.
Disciple Bible Studies Kick-off Week.
- 9:30-11 a.m. Brunch for parents of infants and toddlers. J-103 and J-104. Those expecting children are welcome, too. Questions? Contact Ellen Edwards.
- 9:45 a.m. Fidelis young couples class begins three-part series on Evil and Suffering led by Richard Holt. S-107.
- 9:45 a.m. Chapel Bible Study Class next week begins four-part study of John and Charles Wesley, founders of the Methodist Movement. Selected bibliography provided by leader.
- 12:15 p.m. Welcome lunch for college students. Fondren Hall. RSVP or to help, contact Emily Everett.
- 12:15 p.m. Cross Walk young adult Sunday School class lunches at Jason’s Deli, Shepherd Square at Westheimer. Leave together from Sunshine Fountain.
- 1-4:30 p.m. PFLAG. Jones Building, 2nd floor.
- 4-5 p.m. Musikgarten Open House. S-105. Questions? Contact Ellen Edwards.
- 5-7 p.m. Disciple I led by Rev. Susan Buchanan and Steve Howard begins. J-203. Purchase the $40 text at the first class session.
- 5-7 p.m. UMY and Confirmation Kick-off. Dinner and discussion of 2008-09 school year. Families bring side dishes to go with barbecue.
- 5-7 p.m. "Tokens of Trust," a six-part series led by Dr. Ted Smith begins. S-312.
- 5-6:30 p.m. "Kids with Character," a children’s series coordinating with “Tokens of Trust,” begins. J-106.
September 8. Monday.
September 9. Tuesday.
- 10 a.m.-noon. Disciple 1 led by Emly Everett and Kim Mabry begins. Purchase the $40 text at the first class session.
- Noon. Foundation Board Meeting. Fondren Lounge.
- 6:30-8 p.m. Invitation to the New Testament, a short-term Disciple Bible Study led by John Feather, begins. S-301. Purchase $10 at first class meeting.
- 6 p.m. Extended Church Council. RSVP for dinner. One need not dine to attend meeting.
- 7 p.m. Parents of Murdered Children. S-109.
September 10. Wednesday.
- 5:45-6:45 p.m. Treble Choir resumes. S-106.
- 6:30-8 p.m. Invitation to the Old Testament, a short-term Disciple Bible Study led by Carol Weiner begins. S-301. Purchase $10 text at first class meeting.
- 6:30 p.m. Financial Peace Study. J-204. Contact: Jeannie at 832-859-5372.
September 11. Thursday.
- 10 a.m.-noon. Invitation to Romans, a short-term Disciple Bible Study led by Susie Ragsdale begins. S-301. Purchase $10 at first class meeting.
- 10:30 a.m. Prime Timers program. Public Art in the Houston and surrounding areas by Artalks. Gather at 10:30 a.m., program at 11, and $5 lunch for those who RSVP by September 9.
- 6:30 p.m. Enneagram ongoing class. J-202.
- 7-9 p.m. Disciple I led by Kerry Hagen begins. J-204. Purchase the $40 text at the first class session.
September 12. Friday.
Deadline to buy tickets to the September 18 "Step Up to the Plate" luncheon for SEARCH Homeless Services.
- 6-10:30 p.m. Kids Night Out. Jones Building. 4 months-5th graders. $20 1st child + $5 each additional sibling. Theme: Prehistoric Party.
- 6:30 p.m. Kick-off party for Common Path, a new Sunday School class for 30-to-50somethings. Bankston parsonage. RSVP to Kim Mabry. Common Path will meet in S-105, begining September 14. First topic: Faith and Politics.
Week of September 14, 2008
Sunday, September 14.
Children’s Choirs and Choral Scholars resume.
- Common Path, a new Sunday Scool class for mid-30-to-50-somethings begins with study of “Faith and Politics.” S-105. Questions? Contact Kim Mabry.
- 9:45 a.m. Exploring St. Paul’s: History. Fondren Lounge, 2nd floor, Jones Building. (Session 1 of 4 taught by Rev. Gail Williford.)
- 9:45 a.m. Chapel Bible Study class begins month-long study of John Wesley and Methodism, led by Carol Devore. Chapel. Recommended Bibliography.
- 12:15 p.m. Wedding Guild Recognition Luncheon and sign-up for weddings through January 2009. Marr Dining Room, 2nd floor, Jones Building. RSVP to 713-522-8080.
- 3-5 p.m. Hispanic Ministries Celebrates Diez y Sies, Mexican Independence Day, with worship service and dinner. Fondren Hall.
- 4 p.m. New Member Reception. Bankston Parsonage. RSVP.
- 5-7 p.m. UMY and Confirmation classes begin regular schedule.
- 5-6:30 p.m. “Tokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Belief,” led by Dr. Ted Smith. Second session of six-part series. S-312.
- 5-6:30 p.m. “Kids with Character,” a children’s series coordinating with “Tokens of Trust” study. J-106.
- 5-7 p.m. Stephen Ministry supervision. J-204.
September 15. Monday.
5:30-8:30 p.m. EAC Family Night grocery and clothing distribution to working families. Abraham Station. To also help, or for Questions?
September 16. Tuesday.
- 1-2 p.m. "Cultivating Character and Teaching Children Kindness," presented by Dr. Deborah Fry for St. Paul's School. Free. Bring lunch; beverages provided.
- 6:30 p.m. Financial Peace Study. J-204. Contact: Jeannie at 832-859-5372.
- 7:30 p.m. Chapter One book Group. Discussing: What Is the What by Dave Eggers. Questions?
September 18. Thursday.
- 11:45 a.m. SEARCH Homeless Project luncheon at Chapelwood UMC, 11140 Greenbay 77024. Questions? www.searchhomeless.org.
- 7-8:30 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study led by Emily Chapman begins. From booklet: This 10-week Bible Study foryoung adults highlights stories and Pslams as a doorway to a deeper exploration of the Old Testament. For location, e-mail Rev. Chapman.
September 19. Friday.
September 20. Saturday.