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Parish Profile

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Changing Livesfor God in ChristSince 1939

Our First Easter

About Us

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The Church of St. John the Divine (SJD) has worshiped and glorified God for eighty years, becoming the second largest Episcopal congregation in the Diocese of Texas and one of the largest in the United States. We are a vibrant, urban parish in America’s fourth-largest city, and we embrace the Gospel’s call to mission by being an active, visible, and engaged Christian actor in our community. Through God’s provision, we are a healthy, stable congregation with average Sunday attendance of approximately 900 souls; we are debt free, and we are graced with healthy monetary reserves.

O U R M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N TWe are faithful followers of Jesus Christ, dedicated to Changing Lives for God in Christ.

O U R V I S I O N

We desire to represent the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus in the world. Therefore we:

• WORSHIP God in all we do and pray without ceasing;

• CONNECT with one another in ways that bless and enrich our lives;

• GROW deeper in Biblical faith and equip generations of servant leaders;

• GO into the world serving with others to help bless all people in ways that change the world for God in Christ.

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We Are Seeking

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We are seeking a rector who will embody the following talents, abilities, and spiritual gifts:

• A Biblically-Centered Disciple of Jesus: who seeks first the will of God through prayer and his scripture; using his or her spiritual gifts to model faith in Christ and pastoral love.

• A Collaborative Servant Leader: who is comfortable with delegation and able to manage a large, diverse parish, strong vestry and lay leadership, and excellent clergy and staff of 40+.

• A Christ-centered, Spirit-filled, Preacher/Teacher: who is dynamic and theologically deep.

• A Loving, Caring, and Mentoring Pastor: who is compassionately skilled at dealing with divergent opinions through mutual respect.

• A Shepherd: who is willing to foster an environment that enables others to succeed and grow God’s Kingdom, and who can thoughtfully implement our plans for the future.

• A Unifier: who is interpersonally gifted and is comfortable with a geographically and socio-economically diverse church, located in an affluent area of central Houston.

• An Evangelical Leader: who supports our outreach locally, regionally, and internationally.

Our History

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The seeds of The Church of St. John the Divine were planted in December 1939 in a nine-member Sunday school class.

On Easter day, March 24, 1940, to the surprise of many, 136 people attended the first services held in the cafeteria of River Oaks Elementary School. Rapid growth of the congregation made it clear that property must be acquired for a permanent church. The obvious choice was a wooded plot located on River Oaks Boulevard, near the edge of what was then Houston’s city limits, but the River Oaks Corporation opposed the purchase for religious use. The Corporation was planning an elegant shopping complex and considered such prime real estate far too valuable to be offered for something as clearly “unprofitable” as a church. Tom Sumners, our new, young rector, took this rejection as a challenge and promptly began his campaign to secure the land. In December of 1940, just nine months after organizing the church, the inaugural service was held in the beautiful limestone chapel, which is still in existence and used today.

In the midst of the Second World War, with the Holy Spirit as their guide, St. John the Divine parishioners took steps to lay a solid foundation for anticipated future expansion. By the autumn of 1944, demolition of the River Oaks Corporation building on the corner

of River Oaks Blvd and Westheimer made possible the acquisition of nearly all the land contained in the present site of St. John the Divine. It would take almost another decade to raise the funds required to construct our current church home, but finally, on February 28, 1954, the Rev. Tom Sumners and his more than 2,100 communicants could rejoice that the Table of the Lord had never been more splendidly housed!

In 1971, after 31 years of faithful and loving service, the Rev. Thomas W. Sumners retired as rector, and the Rev. Thomas A. Roberts, D.D. was called. Due to the untimely death of the Rev. Roberts, after only three years as our rector, the Rev. Maurice M. Benitez, D.D. was welcomed as the third rector of St. John the Divine in December 1974. Under his tutelage, the parish grew in many wonderful and diverse directions, deepening the commitment of its members and raising their sights to numerous opportunities for service both at home and abroad. Along with a continuing emphasis on evangelical and congregational spiritual renewal, an extensive building program was undertaken in 1978, which provided us with Sumners Hall, an open venue to congregate for fellowship and meetings. On June 13, 1980, the Rev. Benitez was elected sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Texas, and in less than a year, in May, 1981, the vestry of St. John the Divine called the Rev. Laurens A. Hall, D.D. to be the fourth rector of our church.

Under the Rev. Hall’s guidance, a capital campaign was launched in late 1992 with the slogan “Today’s Needs: Tomorrow’s Promise.” Through the sacrificial gifts of hundreds of faithful parishioners, funds were provided for renovation and refurbishing of the large church and construction of a new Parish Life Center, new educational facilities, and administration offices. In 2004, a second successful capital campaign

included a massive renovation of the church, and a new organ was commissioned and crafted by Orgues Létourneau Limitée of Quebec, Canada. The circle drive on River Oaks Blvd. was expanded and, with the Julia Picton Wallace Memorial Garden in the center, now provides an elegantly landscaped focal point for the church entrance. The Life-Changing Cross was introduced in 2009 as the new, iconic logo for the church, and the vestry and communications committee prayed and worked together to refine our vision and values, challenging all of us to “Change Lives for God in Christ.” After 33 blessed years at St. John the Divine, the Rev. Hall retired in 2014.

In 2014, the vestry called the Rev. Dr. Clay Lein as the fifth rector of St. John the Divine. Under the Rev. Lein’s energetic leadership, we undertook a visioning process that yielded strategies to further develop our solid foundation of 80 years of ministry. Vision 2019, categorized as WORSHIP, CONNECT, GROW & GO, serve as rallying points. By God’s grace, we will continue to expand and invigorate our worship offerings, connect more deeply with each other through pastoral care and intergenerational programs, while growing our Teaching Center and family ministries. We heed God’s call to go into the world with intentionality, contributing SJD’s unique resources to serve God’s Kingdom.

Throughout our blessed history, the character of our parish shines forth. St. John the Divine is, first and foremost, Christ-focused and Spirit-led. We are a loving, relational, and team oriented community; we possess extraordinary lay talent and abound in servant leaders; we are generous and caring. Our clergy is cohesive, modeling Biblical faith and forgiveness, guiding us into the coming generations with pastoral love and Spirit-filled courage.

For more information on SJD’s launch of Vision 2019, please visit sjd.org/the-road-to-vision-2019.

Our First Sunday School Class

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W O R S H I P

Worship

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At St. John the Divine, we WORSHIP and pray unceasingly. We offer services in different styles throughout the week, presenting the liturgy in Rite I, Rite II, and Contemporary language.

S U N D A Y S E R V I C E S

Traditional Service 7:45 am, Rite I in the Chapel Because of the smaller space, this service has

an intimate feel.

Traditional Service 9:00 am Rite II in the Church

Awesome Worship

9:00 am in the Hall Life Center Awesome Worship is designed for children ages 3 through

3rd grade and their families.

Traditional Service 11:00 am Rite I in the Church

Contemporary Worship 11:00 am in the Hall Life Center

Service of Healing Prayer 4:45 pm in the Chapel Led by clergy, preceeding the 5:00 pm traditional

worship service.

Traditional Service 5:00 pm in the Chapel Rite I & II rotate seasonally

The schedule of services is modified during the summer months.

3,959 people worshiped at

Holy Week and Easter Services

in 2019.

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M U S I C & W O R S H I P M I N I S T R Y

Our music and worship ministry is an important part of our WORSHIP experience. The more formal liturgies of St. John the Divine make frequent use of our Létourneau organ, which faithfully renders the music of the great composers and accompanies choirs, soloists, and the congregation each week. Entersect, where life and art meet, is an extension of our music and worship ministry, providing opportunities to encounter the Divine through the transformative power of the arts.

• St. John’s ChoraleThe Chorale sings weekly at the 9:00 am and 11:00 am traditional services.

• Children and Youth ChoirsMusic for Children and Youth at St. John the Divine seeks to nurture each young person’s relationship with God in Christ.

• SJD Worship BandThe SJD Worship Band leads the blending of the ancient structure of worship with band-led modern music. It encourages the congregation’s song in corporate prayer and praise.

Entersect, where life and art meet, offers parishioners and the community unique opportunities to experience the arts through concert presentations, teaching, and partner programs with other organizations.

• Special Concert & Worship Presentations

• Christmas on the BoulevardA yearly, free, and open-to-the-public event to celebrate Christ’s birth, including a live nativity and gala concert.

• ROCOSt. John the Divine is home to the internationally known ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra). Founded in 2005 by an SJD Parishioner, ROCO is an orchestra of 40 professional musicians.

A D D I T I O N A L S E R V I C E S

In addition to our Sunday services, we regularly offer these services.

• Service of Healing and Intercession Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Sid Smith Prayer Chapel Led by Lay Prayer Ministers

• Choral Evensong Sundays, 6:00 pm in the Church As scheduled.

• Taizé Service 5:00 pm in the Church As scheduled, typically once per quarter.

• Weekday Eucharists Wednesdays, 7:00 am and 5:30 pm in the Chapel Wednesdays, 10:00 am in the Chapel with Healing Service

• Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 am and 5:30 pm in the Chapel

The St. John’s Chorale

C O N N E C T

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Connect

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St. John the Divine is a relational church. We strive to CONNECT people to Jesus and to each other, intentionally providing prayer, care, community, and fellowship. The CONNECT Ministry invites, welcomes, and connects everyone within our church family.

We partner with each ministry to build cohesive, intergenerational relationships, and to CONNECT new members to SJD’s wide array of ministries, studies, and services. Through every stage of life, we provide support, small groups, church-wide fellowship events, and pastoral care.

F E L L O W S H I P G R O U P S

St. John the Divine has many groups that meet regularly, following their own structures and agendas.

P R A Y E R

Prayer is central to who we are as a community in Christ, and our goal is to be a people of unceasing prayer. Our prayer groups and services include:

Intercessory Healing Prayer Tuesdays, 11:30 am in the Chapel

Sunday Prayers during Communion Prayer ministers available for personal prayers every Sunday

during services.

Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina Thursdays, 8:30 am in the Sid Smith Prayer Room

Service of Healing Prayer Sundays, 4:45 pm in the Chapel

Service of Healing and Intercession Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Sid Smith Prayer Room

2nd Sundays of Prayer & Care Monthly fellowship dinner and ongoing prayer and care training

C A R E M I N I S T R Y

The care ministry of St. John the Divine walks with parishioners through times of need.

Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministers address grief, hospitalization, depression,

divorce, death and/or loss of a job.

Life Events We walk alongside our members through all the milestone event

of their lives.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors Offering communion and fellowship to homebound parishioners.

Walking the Mourner’s Path An eight-week grief workshop for the bereaved.

60 Ambassadors welcome,

engage, and connect

parishioners & guests.Connection opportunties for all ages

• Ballroom Dance Class• Bridge• Centering Prayer/ Lectio Divina• Daughters of the King• Episcopal Church Women• Holy Yoga• Modern Widows Club

• Prayer Shawl Group• Savvy Caregiver Series• The Gathering (dementia support group)

• Twelve Step Groups• Mom to Mom• The Mourner’s Path• Widows and Widowers• Youth Midweek

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G R O W

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GROW-ing in faith is a life-long journey. St. John the Divine ministries span the Christian life, beginning with Baptism. GROW-ing in Christ has four transformational aims:

• Proximity to Jesus: helping people become relationally connected to Jesus so that he becomes the guiding center of their lives.

• Biblical Literacy: growing in relationship to Jesus to “read, mark, learn and inwardly digest” his revealed word.

• Vision and Heart of the Servant: developing Christ’s servant heart and vision for the deep needs of people of this world.

• Transformational Leadership: learning the skill to communicate Jesus Christ’s Gospel and its world-changing redemption.

St. John the Divine has over 70

active Life Groups with almost 70%

participation of our adult average

Sunday attendance

Transformation through teaching

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T H E T E A C H I N G C E N T E R

As part of GROW-ing in faith, we instituted the SJD Teaching Center. In 2016, we updated our classrooms with technology to support a wide range of courses. In 2018, we expanded our course offerings throughout the week for Christian formation that will teach generations of disciples who will transform their world for God in Christ. The Teaching Center supports the following curriculum:

Life Groups In 2018, SJD launched the Life Group program to increase fellowship and Biblical learning among our membership. Life Groups meet weekly at SJD and in private homes, and utilize materials produced by the Rev. Charlie Holt. Life Group Studies include:

• The Crucified Life• The Resurrected Life• The Spirit Filled Life• Drawing Near• The Book Of Revelation• Travel Narratives of Luke

In addition to Life Group Studies, in the Spring of 2019, the SJD Teaching Center course offerings included:

Alpha Course Sundays, 10:00 am Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith,

typically run over eleven weeks.

Blessed are the Peacemakers Sundays, 10:00 am Attendees gain deeper understanding on how to

peacefully resolve conflict through personal and assisted

peacemaking responses.

The Core Sundays, 10:00 am Wednesdays, 6:30 pm The Core is a course of study to develop a strong foundation for

life-long Christian learning.

Classes include:

• Old Covenant and Ancient Israel• New Covenant and the Early Christian Church• Christian History and Theology• Christian Formation and Spiritual Practice• Contemporary Christian Ethics and Apologetics• Leadership Foundations

Discover Membership at St. John the Divine Sundays, 10:00 am This class is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about the

Episcopal Church, illustrating the path to membership at St. John

the Divine.

Financial Peace University Wednesdays as scheduled, 6:00 pm This eight-week class shows participants how to reduce debt,

manage money, and spend and save wisely.

Hope of Glory Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Thursdays, 9:30 am Women’s weekly Bible study, followed by small group discussion.

Intermediate Biblical Greek Tuesdays, 7:45 pm Biblical Greek class is a two year, seminary-level class.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Monday & Wednesday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Taught by lay volunteers, in a year ESL has quickly grown to 100 students,

from 25 countries, who speak 14 languages. The free English classes are

offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Chat & Chew Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm Brown bag lunch where ESL students engage with parishioners in

conversation about American culture, life, and faith.

Men’s Life Morning Study Tuesdays, 6:45 am Breakfast, 20 minutes of scriptural teaching, followed by

small group application.

Milestones Parenting Classes Sundays as scheduled, 10:00 am A series of classes focusing on the milestones of children’s

faith journeys.

Prepare to Launch Sundays as scheduled, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Four classes for high school seniors designed to help them

transition from high school to college.

Reagan Cocke Bible Study Thursdays, 11:45 am – 12:45 pm A Bible study focusing on various books of the Bible verse by verse.

Stephen Minister Training Mondays as scheduled, 6:00 pm Stephen Ministers are Christian men and women trained to

provide one-to-one care.

Sunday Morning Adult Education Sundays, 10:00 am Hall Life Center 20 minutes of Biblical lay teaching followed by small group discussion.

Adult Pilgrimages

• Egypt and the Bible Nile Cruise March 11-25, 2019

• Oberammergau Pilgrimage August 10-22, 2020

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C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y ( P R E - K – 5 T H G R A D E )

SJD’s Children’s Ministry introduces children to Jesus Christ, planting the seed of God’s Word in their hearts, modeling the love of Jesus through a team of caring volunteers. Programming includes Awesome Worship service every Sunday, Vacation Bible School each summer, other sports and summer programs, and periodic Kid’s Night Out events.

Sunday School St. John the Divine offers Sunday school specifically designed with the needs of the child in mind:

Preschool Playground: First Look First Look is designed for infants through 4 year olds.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach

to the spiritual formation of the young child.

The Park: 2:52 2:52 is our Kindergarten – 5th grade curriculum, based on Luke 2:52:

Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Tweens (4th - 5th grade) Our Tweens program is designed for this unique age group.

Junior Daughters of the King The Order for the Daughters of the King curriculum trains girls to

live a life of prayer, service, and evangelism.

Wonderfully Made Ministering to children with special needs, SJD offers a curriculum

designed by a certified special educator and

taught by trained volunteers.

First Steps Montessori School First Steps utilizes the Montessori Method to provide a personalized

education that meets each child’s physical, emotional, social, and

spiritual needs.

First Steps accommodates 125 children. Our population is multi-

ethnic, and approximately one quarter of our students are children

of parishioners. Children are admitted to First Steps on a first-come,

first-admitted basis, with applications accepted at birth.

350 kids attended

Vacation Bible School

in 2018.

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Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y ( 6 T H – 1 2 T H G R A D E )

Through worship, study, community, and service, St. John the Divine seeks to transform youth and their families into committed disciples of Jesus Christ.

Study and Community Building

• Sunday school Students are encouraged to authentically grow in the Christian

faith and mission, taking ownership of their faith while

feeling the freedom to wrestle with their questions in a safe

environment.

• Confirmation A year-long course in the 8th grade year to prepare youth to be

confirmed each May. The course incorporates lectures followed

by small group study, and two overnight retreats.

• Midweek Bible study and community building

Service

• Servant Saturday Students serve around Houston on occasional Saturday

mornings.

• Taco Tuesdays Summer community service on Tuesday Mornings followed

by lunch.

• Acolytes

• Mission trips at home and abroad in 2019

Middle School Mission Trip – Missionpalooza Houston, July 14-19

Students will be working in Houston to help with relief from the

continuing recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. High School Mission Trip- Belize, June 23 - 29

Partnering with Belizian students from the Anglican Diocese of

Belize to build an awning structure at the local Anglican School

in Mahogany Heights. Family Mission Trip – Bolivia, June 13 – 21

Families with children 10-18 year old will partner with Amistad

Mission in Cochabamba, Bolivia, a family-style orphanage

serving local children.

Other Annual Events

• 30-hour Famine Fundraising and awareness for hunger relief in conjunction

with World Vision.

• Red Candle Dinner Fund raising talent show and dinner produced by the youth to

support mission trips.

38 students, led by 15 adult small

group leaders, are preparing for

Confirmation in 2019.

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S C O U T S

SJD is home to one of the largest and most active Scouting programs in the US, fostering young people emotionally, physically, and spiritually, while teaching them servant-leadership and outdoors skills. The members of these units come from a broad range of economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Cub Scout Pack 55 With over 250 first through fifth grade boys and girls, Pack 55 is one of the largest and most active cub scout packs in the world.

Boy Scout Troop 55 With its history dating back to 1933, Troop 55 is the largest boy scout troop in the U.S. Visit troop55.org for more information.

Venturing Crew 55 Venturing Crew 55 is a co-ed organization for youth between the ages of 14 and 21. In addition to developing leadership skills, the Crew is focused on outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and mountaineering.

Troop 54 Recently chartered, Troop 54 is already the largest scouting troop for girls in the Houston region.

F A M I L Y L I F E M I N I S T R Y Throughout the year we offer opportunities to strengthen marriages, parenting skills, and families of all kinds. We also offer a family retreat yearly.

Y O U N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S M I N I S T R Y Made up of young adults, SJD provides meaningful community, significant mentors, impactful service, access to ancient Christian practices, and in-depth Biblical teaching and theology.

Our young professionals are led by an active team and have a regular cycle of social events, retreats, and pilgrimages, and are engaged in many ministries in the life of SJD.

W O M E N ’ S M I N I S T R I E S The women’s ministry encourages fellowship and spiritual growth among women of all ages. We seek to support each other, the clergy, and our church as a community of believers, equipped by the Holy Spirit to seek and serve our God. Opportunities include:

• Episcopal Church Women

• Women’s Retreat

• The Hope of Glory Bible Study

• Daughters of the King

• Mom-to-Mom

• Service opportunities throughout the year

M E N ’ S M I N I S T R I E S Men’s ministry offers fellowship, support, and study opportunities to the men of SJD. The purpose of our ministry is to provide men with resources to develop Godly character and to equip them to influence their world for Christ. Opportunities include:

• Men’s Life Morning & Evening Studies

• Men’s Retreat

• Service Opportunities throughout the year

S E N I O R ’ S M I N I S T R I E S Our mission of “Changing Lives for God in Christ” addresses the unmet needs of our senior parishioners with various programs:

• The Gathering care for those with early dementia

• One-on-one visits

• Bridge Group

• Sewing Group

• Educational Programming

• Referrals and consulting

• Transportation

• Lay Eucharistic Visitors communion for home and hospital bound parishioners

L E A D E R S H I P M I N I S T R Y St. John the Divine’s leadership ministry is modeled on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and called to raise up generations of Christian servant leaders for the church, the community, and the world. The current programming includes the following:

• Global Leadership Summit Two days of world-class leadership training that attracts 400+ participants from our church and local community.

• Leadership Foundations Course A nine-week course on Jesus-based leadership development.

• Mini-Summit Leadership Events Half-day events held throughout the year that use Global Leadership Summit material.

• Mentor Network The mentor network pairs our church’s young professionals with seasoned, Christian leaders.

• Monthly Leadership Lunches Speaker/discussion on leadership topics for church and community leaders alike.

Over 25 YoPros pilgrimaged to the Holy Land together in January 2019.

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God GROWs us:

In the spring of 2018, an

SJD parishioner began

to offer ESL (English as

a second language)

classes in the Teaching

Center. The classes took

off. Now, 100 people

from 25 countries

participate. Some of the

ESL students took our

Alpha course and then

chose to be baptized in

Spring 2019.

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G O

Go

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SJD aspires to be a church where every member is equipped to use their gifts inside the church as well as in the world. The GO Ministry champions mobilized faith and broad engagement, providing training in evangelism and missional vision. The GO Ministry motto is “The World’s Need. Our Unique Contribution. For God’s Glory.”

In 2018 we united our current initiatives under a single umbrella called the Strategic Missions Team to better align our mission efforts. The Strategic Missions Team is the assembled heads of all of SJD’s internal organizations that give to and serve the world. Moving beyond simple charitable response, our goal is to leverage our influence regionally to address underlying systemic issues in locations in Houston, our nation, and the world.

GO Ministry initiatives include:

• Strategic Missions Team

• Local Missions Grants Team

• World Missions Team

• Northeast Coalition for Good an outgrowth of SJD’s Harvey relief efforts

• Local Outreach Volunteer Opportunities

• Ministry Service Projects

• The Guild Shop a separate 501c3

• The Special Outreach Fund a separate 501c3

• Development of a long-term Community Impact Initiative

G O - I N G A T S J D GO Ministry starts in our own back yard of SJD, offering service opportunities that include:

• Acolytes

• Adult Education

• Alpha Leader

• Altar Guild

• Ambassadors

• Global Leadership Summit

• Children’s Ministry

• The Gathering Dementia Support

• Jr. Daughters of the King Leader

• Lay Eucharistic Minister

• Leadership Lunch Series

• Prayer Ministry

• Reception Desk

• Special Needs Sunday School Wonderfully Made

• Ushers Guild

• Worship Leaders

• Vacation Bible School Volunteer

• Wedding Guild

• Youth Ministry

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G O - I N G T O S E R V E H O U S T O N The Local Missions Grant Team currently provides financial support to over 60 organizations that are spreading the love of Jesus Christ by addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our neighbors. For a full list of our local and regional grant partners, please see sjd.org/outreach-grants.

Local Opportunities to serve include:

• Bo’s Place

• CCSC Community Garden

• ECHOS Food Fair

• Kids’ Meals

• Lord of the Streets

• The Beacon

• SEARCH: Coming Home Dinners

• The Bookstore Open since 1985, the SJD bookstore serves the parish, community

and diocese by providing quality Christian books and gifts to

individuals and study groups.

• The Guild Shop Opened in 1962 by the Sewing Group at SJD, the Guild Shop is a

Montrose-area resale store that has generated over $4,500,000 for

ministries supporting the elderly.

• Northeast Coalition for Good In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, fourteen organizations came

together to form the Northeast Coalition for Good. The Coalition

is planning community transformation for Northeast Houston

communities for mental, physical, emotional and spiritual growth.

G O - I N G T O S E R V E T H E W O R L D Through prayer, financial support, short-term mission opportunities, and personal relationships, The World Missions Team partners with a limited number of organizations serving overseas to make a profound impact, in order to change lives for God in Christ. For more information about SJD’s World Mission Partners, please visit sjd.org/go/our-mission-partners/world.

T H E S P E C I A L O U T R E A C H F U N D The Special Outreach Fund is an independent ministry of St. John the Divine that financially supports entrepreneurial mission initiatives that are religious, charitable and educational.

8,469 people served in our

community by St. John the

Divine in 2018.

Leadership

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C L E R G Y

Bishop Gary Lillibridge, Interim Rector The Rev. Reagan W. Cocke, Senior Associate Rector The Rev. Charlie Holt, Associate Rector The Rev. Louise Samuelson, Associate Rector The Rev. Gregory J. Buffone, Deacon

S E A R C H C O M M I T T E E Eric Wade, Chair • [email protected]

Andy Breckwoldt Drew Burgoyne John Butler Virginia Evans Melissa Grobmyer Philip Grove Brett Hamilton Herschel Hamner Calvin Harris

Alecia Lawyer Jim Loftis Sarah McParland Susan Neuhaus Meg Rice Philip Tardy Elizabeth Toedt Jennifer Weston

V E S T R Y

2019 Jim Loftis, Sr Warden Barbara Strobel, Jr Warden Eileen Hairel, Clerk Melissa Grobmyer Grant Hall Bill Kinney

2020 Andy Breckwoldt Drew Burgoyne Craig Childers Chap Hutcheson Carolyn Kirklin Patty Shepherd

2021 Andy Boyd Cheri Fossler Elizabeth Galtney Larry Lawyer George McDaniel, III Ann Rogers

Officers Michael Young, Treasurer John Cain, Chancellor

photo byGreg Buffone

FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT

2016 2017 2018(Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)

Pledged 5,309 4,799 4,939 Unpledged 1,690 2,029 2,149 Other Revenue 350 364 401 Total Revenue 7,349 7,192 7,489 Christian Education & Program Children 548 587 569 Youth 413 392 370 Adults 147 157 216 Evangelism & Member Integration 253 256 270 Clergy Salaries & Related Expenses 1,081 1,244 1,166 Worship & Parish Services 1,065 1,270 1,371 Diocesan Assessment 726 730 708 Outreach & Foreign Missions 1,070 984 1,007 Administration & Operations General Operating 265 201 216 Building & Grounds 1,390 1,338 1,219 Administrative Salaries 657 724 482 Other 170 130 202

7,785 8,013 7,796 (436) (821) (307)

1,092 1,070 608

Total ExpensesNet Revenue less Expenses Planned Application of Prior SurplusNet Total 656 249 301

St. John The Divine Episcopal ChurchGeneral Operating Results

Year Ended December 31,

* dollars in thousands

2016 2017 2018St. John the Divine Endowment Fund (Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)

Gifts 37 60 98 Investment Income 408 903 (230) Urn Garden Receipts 61 30 77 Royalty Income 4 6 5 Total Revenue 510 999 (50) Donation to SJD 103 46 1 MEF Compensation / Taxes 51 58 38 Urn Garden Expenses 2 2 2 Investment Expense 46 39 43 Other Expenses 11 26 18 Other Grants 8 7 35 Total Expenses 221 178 137 Net Revenue less Expenses 289 821 (187) Invested Funds 5,598 6,455 5,518

2016 2017 2018St. John the Divine Special Outreach Fund (Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)

Gifts 2 1 16 Investment Income 73 155 (35) Total Revenue 75 156 (19) Investment Expense 7 8 8 Other Expenses 3 3 3 Outreach Grants 45 50 60 Total Expenses 55 61 71 Net Revenue less Expenses 20 95 (90) Invested Funds 988 1,139 852


St. John The Divine Episcopal ChurchMemorial Endowment Fund and Special Outreach Fund

Operating Results

Year Ended December 31,2016 2017 2018

St. John the Divine Endowment Fund (Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)Gifts 37 60 98 Investment Income 408 903 (230) Urn Garden Receipts 61 30 77 Royalty Income 4 6 5 Total Revenue 510 999 (50) Donation to SJD 103 46 1 MEF Compensation / Taxes 51 58 38 Urn Garden Expenses 2 2 2 Investment Expense 46 39 43 Other Expenses 11 26 18 Other Grants 8 7 35 Total Expenses 221 178 137 Net Revenue less Expenses 289 821 (187) Invested Funds 5,598 6,455 5,518





Operating Results


2016 2017 2018First Steps Montessori School (Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)

Tuiton/Fees 1,560 1,666 1,898 Other Revenue 229 244 267 Total Revenue 1,789 1,910 2,165 Teacher's Salaries & Benefits 1,218 1,317 1,331 General Operating 20 22 23 Expense Reimbursement to SJD GO 243 277 275 Other Expenses 184 186 226 Total Expenses 1,665 1,802 1,855 Net Revenue less Expenses 124 108 310

St. John The Divine Episcopal ChurchFirst Steps Montessori School

Fiscal Year Ended June 30,

Operating Results

MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT & SPECIAL OUTREACH FUND

GENERAL OPERATING RESULTS

FIRST STEPS MONTESSORI SCHOOL OPERATING RESULTS


2018 2018 Actuals Budget Variance

Pledged 4,939 5,100 (161) Unpledged 2,149 1,830 319 Other Revenue 401 368 33 Total Revenue 7,489 7,298 191 Christian Education & Program Children 569 612 (43) Youth 370 416 (46) Adults 216 219 (3) Evangelism & Member Integration 270 264 6 Clergy Salaries & Related Expenses 1,166 1,193 (27) Worship & Parish Services 1,371 1,354 17 Diocesan Assessment 708 708 - Outreach & Foreign Missions 1,007 963 44 Administration & Operations General Operating 216 205 11 Building & Grounds 1,219 1,272 (53) Administrative Salaries 482 627 (145) Other 202 73 129 Total Expenses 7,796 7,906 (110) Net Revenue less Expenses (307) (608) 301 Prior Year Surplus Applied 608 608 - Net Total 301 - 301

St. John The Divine Episcopal Church2018 General Operating Results

Budget to Actual

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St. John The Divine Episcopal ChurchConsolidated Balance Sheet

As of December 31,

2017 2018(Audited) (Unaudited)

Assets Total Cash & Cash Equivalents 2,610 3,936 Certificates of Deposit/Treasury Obligations 1,961 1,249 Accounts Receivable 29 7 Inventory 174 146 Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 24 85 Notes Receivable - Related Party 835 774 Property & Equipment, Net 1,510 1,640 Long Term Investments 7,697 6,369 Total Assets 14,840 14,206

Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 426 426Net Assets Unrestricted 8,403 8,182 Temporarily Restricted 4,465 4,052 Permanently Restricted 1,546 1,546Total Net Assets 14,414 13,780

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 14,840 14,206

2018 GENERAL OPERATING RESULTS: BUDGET TO ACTUAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Financials

22Financial information from the 2018 Annual Report.

FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT

2016 2017 2018(Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)

Pledged 5,309 4,799 4,939 Unpledged 1,690 2,029 2,149 Other Revenue 350 364 401 Total Revenue 7,349 7,192 7,489 Christian Education & Program Children 548 587 569 Youth 413 392 370 Adults 147 157 216 Evangelism & Member Integration 253 256 270 Clergy Salaries & Related Expenses 1,081 1,244 1,166 Worship & Parish Services 1,065 1,270 1,371 Diocesan Assessment 726 730 708 Outreach & Foreign Missions 1,070 984 1,007 Administration & Operations General Operating 265 201 216 Building & Grounds 1,390 1,338 1,219 Administrative Salaries 657 724 482 Other 170 130 202

7,785 8,013 7,796 (436) (821) (307)

1,092 1,070 608

Total ExpensesNet Revenue less Expenses Planned Application of Prior SurplusNet Total 656 249 301

St. John The Divine Episcopal ChurchGeneral Operating Results



2016 2017 2018St. John the Divine Endowment Fund (Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)

Gifts 37 60 98 Investment Income 408 903 (230) Urn Garden Receipts 61 30 77 Royalty Income 4 6 5 Total Revenue 510 999 (50) Donation to SJD 103 46 1 MEF Compensation / Taxes 51 58 38 Urn Garden Expenses 2 2 2 Investment Expense 46 39 43 Other Expenses 11 26 18 Other Grants 8 7 35 Total Expenses 221 178 137 Net Revenue less Expenses 289 821 (187) Invested Funds 5,598 6,455 5,518





Operating Results

Year Ended December 31,2016 2017 2018

St. John the Divine Endowment Fund (Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)Gifts 37 60 98 Investment Income 408 903 (230) Urn Garden Receipts 61 30 77 Royalty Income 4 6 5 Total Revenue 510 999 (50) Donation to SJD 103 46 1 MEF Compensation / Taxes 51 58 38 Urn Garden Expenses 2 2 2 Investment Expense 46 39 43 Other Expenses 11 26 18 Other Grants 8 7 35 Total Expenses 221 178 137 Net Revenue less Expenses 289 821 (187) Invested Funds 5,598 6,455 5,518





Operating Results


2016 2017 2018First Steps Montessori School (Audited) (Audited) (Unaudited)

Tuiton/Fees 1,560 1,666 1,898 Other Revenue 229 244 267 Total Revenue 1,789 1,910 2,165 Teacher's Salaries & Benefits 1,218 1,317 1,331 General Operating 20 22 23 Expense Reimbursement to SJD GO 243 277 275 Other Expenses 184 186 226 Total Expenses 1,665 1,802 1,855 Net Revenue less Expenses 124 108 310

St. John The Divine Episcopal ChurchFirst Steps Montessori School

Fiscal Year Ended June 30,

Operating Results

MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT & SPECIAL OUTREACH FUND

GENERAL OPERATING RESULTS

FIRST STEPS MONTESSORI SCHOOL OPERATING RESULTS


2018 2018 Actuals Budget Variance

Pledged 4,939 5,100 (161) Unpledged 2,149 1,830 319 Other Revenue 401 368 33 Total Revenue 7,489 7,298 191 Christian Education & Program Children 569 612 (43) Youth 370 416 (46) Adults 216 219 (3) Evangelism & Member Integration 270 264 6 Clergy Salaries & Related Expenses 1,166 1,193 (27) Worship & Parish Services 1,371 1,354 17 Diocesan Assessment 708 708 - Outreach & Foreign Missions 1,007 963 44 Administration & Operations General Operating 216 205 11 Building & Grounds 1,219 1,272 (53) Administrative Salaries 482 627 (145) Other 202 73 129 Total Expenses 7,796 7,906 (110) Net Revenue less Expenses (307) (608) 301 Prior Year Surplus Applied 608 608 - Net Total 301 - 301

St. John The Divine Episcopal Church2018 General Operating Results

Budget to Actual

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St. John The Divine Episcopal ChurchConsolidated Balance Sheet

As of December 31,

2017 2018(Audited) (Unaudited)

Assets Total Cash & Cash Equivalents 2,610 3,936 Certificates of Deposit/Treasury Obligations 1,961 1,249 Accounts Receivable 29 7 Inventory 174 146 Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 24 85 Notes Receivable - Related Party 835 774 Property & Equipment, Net 1,510 1,640 Long Term Investments 7,697 6,369 Total Assets 14,840 14,206

Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 426 426Net Assets Unrestricted 8,403 8,182 Temporarily Restricted 4,465 4,052 Permanently Restricted 1,546 1,546Total Net Assets 14,414 13,780

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 14,840 14,206

2018 GENERAL OPERATING RESULTS: BUDGET TO ACTUAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Financials

23Financial information from the 2018 Annual Report.

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