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In Our Prayers
RE Betty Janicek, ChristChurch Presbyterian, Bellaire - Betty recently fell and is housebound for a month. Betty serves on COM/Calls and Contracts Committee.
Dr. Jack and Helen Lancaster and family - their daughter, Christiana "T" Reese, died Apr. 18 in Nashville. Jack is Pastor Emeritus of First Presbyterian, Houston.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
- First Presbyterian, Navasota
- Young Nak Presbyterian, Houston
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Friends may subscribe to Tuesday Connect by entering their email address in the box on the lower left side of the homepage of the presbytery website.
Copy deadline for each week's Tuesday Connect:
send announcements to
Helen Wolf by noon Mondays for the following day's
Tuesday Connect.
Presbytery Center
1110 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
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It is most significant that since the Reformation, revivals have recurred with increasing frequency. Again and again, God has rescued that which had gone beyond all human aid: what could have saved the church but these gracious interventions of almighty power.
- D. M. Panton,
In the Day of Thy Power by Arthur Wallis
The theme of our 2013 presbytery meetings is
"Revival." In keeping with that theme,
Tuesday Connect is running "Revival Thoughts"
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What are you doing at 10:02 every morning?
The recent Church Innovations training inspired the Evangelism and Renewal Committee to pray more diligently for God to enliven our presbytery to be involved in evangelism and in planting new worshiping communities. The committee was encouraged to pray Luke 10:2 at 10:02 a.m. every morning. Praying may not feel like much, but when we do it consistently, in community, with the expectation that God will answer, God does answer.
You are strongly encouraged to join the E&R Committee in praying to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest field. You will hear more at the next presbytery meeting. For now, set the alarm on your phone and when it rings at 10:02 a.m., pray! If someone nearby hears the alarm, it may be a great conversation starter! |
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 Board of Pensions wants to hear from you!
Those attending last week's Board of Pensions Regional Benefits Consultation were asked to urge you to submit your feedback on the upcoming changes to the health care benefits. Please check this link to explore the options and let your voice be heard. |
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 Consider POP Training in May
On Sun., May 26, 3:00-6:00 p.m. there will be a training session for those who wish to become a Lay Chaplain and provide the presence of God for others as a POP volunteer. You will receive training that will utilize your gifts and prepare you for rich encounters in the midst of the challenging setting of hospitals.
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 News from Lifelong Faith AssociatesHere's a link to an online journal, Lifelong Faith. The new Spring issue looks especially good and deals with new models for faith formation. The articles are written by the people who created the innovation and provide links to a variety of resources to help you use the ideas in your congregation The writing is very accessible and the ideas are very practical. Download free Spring Issue |
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 Great scam alert!
Recently the national office of the PC(USA) was contacted by people who received a mailing with a Canadian postmark and a cover letter which says "Presbyterian Church Grant." The letter with the address of the PC(USA) national offices in Louisville purports to announce that the recipient has been awarded a grant from the Grants Association or the Grant Board of Commission. The letter includes a check allegedly issued on an account from PNC Bank.
Anyone who receives this letter notification is warned that this letter is a fake and the grant award is a scam. The PC(USA) does not have a Grant Board of Commission or Grants Association. Although the PC(USA) awards grants, it did not send out these particular grant award notices. People who receive this notice are advised to disregard it. The PC(USA) has notified the Federal Trade Commission of this scam and has contacted PNC Bank. |
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