The Souper Bowl of Caring
February 1

Our Confirmation Class has been busy over the last two Sundays telling you all about their Souper Bowl of Caring collection to benefit Star of Hope. This Sunday morning they will be asking you to make a contribution to make their collection a generous one!

  
 The Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990 with a Presbyterian youth group in Columbia, South Carolina. A simple pastoral prayer, inspired a movement: "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat."  An aggregate of over $100 million has been donated to soup kitchens, food banks, and other charities in communities across the country since it's inception.The nation's biggest weekend of football is turning into it's largest weekend of giving. 

Ash Wednesday
February 18 @ 7:00 p.m. 

  We will observe the ancient practice of the imposition of ashes at our Ash Wednesday service February 18. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on foreheads as a sign of mourning and repentance to God. It is traditional that palm leaves used during the previous year's Palm Sunday service be burned to use for imposition. This solemn service signifies the beginning of our Lenten journey and occurs 46 days before Easter. Please join us for this meaningful service as we begin our Lenten journey to Easter.

Better Bunch Trip
February 17

On Tuesday, February 17, the Better Bunch will enjoy a guided tour of the Houston Police Museum. The county bus will leave Christ Church Presbyterian, 106 S. 3rd St in Bellaire at 9:30 a.m. The only expense for the trip is your lunch which will be at Romano's Macaroni Grill on Westheimer. Anyone age 50+ is welcome to come. To make a reservation call Barbara Buckley at 281.498.0483 or email her at wtbuckley@juno.com.

Christian Community Service Center Garden

Did you know that the CCSC Garden, raised nearly 10,000 pounds of fresh produce last year? Each day CCSC provides nutritious food choices to clients. who receive 5-day food packages that are individualized by family size and specific preferences. The fruits and vegetables harvested from the garden, supplement their standard non-perishables. For a tour of  the garden contact Nia Davis at emergency_sw@ccschouston.org.

More volunteers are needed to join the garden team! Typically volunteers help for 2 hours on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings, one day a week, but this is flexible. Contact Karen Holloman at 713.961.3993, X 205 for more information.  

Pastor's Bible Study Cancelled

Rev. Harbison's Bible Study class will not meet on February 3. His class usually meets at 10:30 a.m. on  the first and third Tuesday of each month at Bayou Manor.