The Grapevine May 15, 2019
       

Grateful for a Community of Faith

We are resurrection people! In the weeks following Easter, we are focusing on living our thanks to God by featuring stories of gratitude from our church family. As you read these weekly testimonies, you are invited to consider what you are thankful for, and how you are inspired to live out your gratitude.

Read today's story about being raised in the faith from St. John the Divine's lifelong parishioner Savannah Bowden in the Grapevine!


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Continue the Conversation Leadership Lunch
Thursday, May 16 at 11:45 am

The May Leadership Lunch will feature Craig Groeschel's kick-off presentation from the 2018 Global Leadership Summit that discussed the big difference between being a leader who is popular, and a leader who is respected. Craig's talk explains how you feel when you are under great leadership: valued, inspired, and empowered. Andy Breckwoldt, retired Oil & Gas executive, will facilitate digging deeper into these key principles and how you can apply them to increase your influence. Register or contact Andy for more information.

Young Professionals Prayer Retreat
Saturday, May 18 at 9:15 am

Join other young professionals and escape to the Texas countryside for a day of practicing different forms of prayer and drawing closer to God. We will gather at a family farm in Belville to practice contemplative prayer, followed by lunch and free time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors while connecting more to God. Cost is $15 per person. Carpoolers meet at the church at 8 am for the drive to Belville. Register online and contact Elizabeth Toedt for more information.

Celebration of Taizé and Prayer & Care
Taizé service: Sunday, May 19 at 5:00 pm
Celebration: Sunday, May 19 at 6:00 pm
Come to Taizé prayer service in the Church, then please join us in the Julia Garden for this reception of fellowship and a celebration of a year of 2nd Sundays of Prayer & Care. Contact Carolyn Baker for more information.

Houston Mission Week 2019
Sunday - Wednesday, June 2-5, 4:30 pm

Join us for a mission trip in your own backyard! We'll kick off the week on Sunday with dinner served by our young professionals. Then we will work with Attack Poverty to benefit mission partners Friends of Northside. You can volunteer for one or more of the four evenings with a variety of serving opportunities from which to choose. Email Robyn LaRocca.

Vacation Bible School
Monday-Thursday, July 29 - August 1, 9:30 am
Welcome to the Big Top! The best week of your child's summer is VBS at St. John the Divine. Register now for kids age 4 through 5th grade. Adult and youth volunteers still welcome. Contact Deanna Lawson.

Global Leadership Summit
Thursday-Friday, August 8-9 at 8:30 am
You have influence. Learn how to maximize it with two days of world-class leadership training. Register as a parishioner (email Andrea Meier for parish discount code) of St. John the Divine or register as a guest to attend our live HD simulcast at Houston's only inner-loop location. Network with leaders from our community while you grow & learn with your team close to home. Contact Charlie Holt.
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