Saturday, April 13, 2019

Engineering Professor Turner is Men's Prayer Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis

Mr. Vewiser “VJ” Turner, an adjunct Professor of Senior Design and Professionalism in the Electrical Engineering Department of the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering at Prairie View A&M University is the speaker for the Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on April 27, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall the church on 204 Dooley Street, Prairie View.

Turner is a native Houstonian and holds the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University and the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas-Austin.  Following graduation, Turner accepted a position with ExxonMobil and after for 35
years of service, he retired in March 2017. During his tenure with ExxonMobil, he held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in Gas Production, Refining, Planning, and Information Technology business segments. 


VJ has served on the NSBE Region V advisory board, Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering advisory board, and the Board of Directors for the Houston A+ Foundation. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.  He has been recognized with the Distinguished NACME Alumni award and Texas-Ex Distinguished African-American award. VJ always knew he would return to his Alma Mater and to give back to the younger students.  His live has been guided by the God's promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

 St. Francis of Assisi will also host the Houston Foodbank/Kraft Mobile Food distribution at the church on 204 Dooley Street on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free fruits and vegetables distribution is available to anyone in need in Waller County Area. No qualifications required. Patrons are asked to bring bags, boxes or carts to carry the food items. Persons will be also able to sign up for other social services, i.e. SNAPS.

Members of the community are also invited to attend the weekly Bible Study on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 11:00 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
204 Dooley Street
Prairie View, TX 77445
936-857-3272
stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net

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