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In Our Prayers
RE Dian Thomasson, clerk of session at First Presbyterian, Pearland - Dian is recovering from surgery for a broken wrist.
JJ Hernandez, husband of RE Shelley Hernandez, St. Giles Presbyterian, Houston - JJ is recovering from knee surgery. Shelley serves as moderator of Committee on Ministry.
TE Helen DeLeon, associate pastor of Webster Presbyterian - recovering from a fall at the presbytery meeting.
RE John Jo, Korean Central Presbyterian, Houston, and family - John's father-in-law has serious health concerns. John is moderator of General Council.
TE Isabel Rivera-Velez, Juan Marcos Presbyterian, Houston - the father of Isabelle's husband, Hector, is in intensive care.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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May/June Issue
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During times of revival ... prayer flows more easily. Preaching is more powerful. Guidance is more vivid. In contrast at other times we learn the tougher lessons of walking by naked faith in the Word. This may partly explain why times of revival alternate with times of spiritual drought. Certainly we learn lessons in drought that could never be learned in a cloudburst. But who would want to settle for permanent drought?
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- John White, "When the Spirit Comes with Power"
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Presbytery partnership trip with CEDEPCA
Please pray for the 14 participants from New Covenant traveling to Costa Rica on a partnership trip with CEDEPCA. Those participating in this trip (June 15-22) represent the following 9 congregations: Atascocita Presbyterian; First Presbyterian, Bryan; Heights Presbyterian, Houston; Northwoods Presbyterian, Houston; St. Stephen Presbyterian, Houston; First Presbyterian, Navasota; Westminster Presbyterian, Galveston; and Faith Presbyterian, Austin. |
Video for churches who have youth!
Chad Ruesink, presbytery's Youth Co-Moderator and member of Covenant Presbyterian (College Station), has created a video about Youth Conclaves. Take a look. We may be seeing more of his work in the future! The video is posted on You Tube and on the youth page of the presbytery website. |
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What is the Old Testament and why is it important?
Join Andy Dearman, PhD and Associate Dean of Fuller Seminary-Texas, for a 3-part illustrated series in which he explains why it's important that we understand the Old Testament and its relevance to our faith. The series will take place Wednesdays, June 12, 19, and 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater of Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston.
Dr. Dearman, who taught Old Testament at Austin Seminary, has held staff positions on archaeological surveys and excavations in Israel and Jordan.
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Available: office copier
Any church interested in receiving a donated copier should contact TE Jeff Smith, St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Houston. The Samsung scx6555N, 55 page min, has a number of months of a maintenance contract that would come with it. |
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Howard Edington comes to MDPC
The Rev. J. Howard Edington has accepted the call to become Memorial Drive Presbyterian's new Interim Senior Pastor. He will preach at MDPC for the first time Sun., June 30, "A Commitment That Can Stand the Heat (Daniel 3:13-25)." Welcome, Howard! |
Position opening: Director of Christian Education Ministries
First Presbyterian, Bryan, is seeking a Director of Christian Education Ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating educational ministries of church for children through adult. Full or part time to be negotiated. Resume deadline: June 18. Job description
Submit resumes to Karen Berg or mail to First Presbyterian Church, % Karen Berg, 1100 Carter Creek Pkwy, Bryan TX 77802. |
 Texas Hunger Initiative
In Texas, 18 percent of the population do not know where their next meal is coming from. The Texas Hunger Initiative is an effort to create new points of contact among churches and other non-profit organizations for those who are hungry. A congregation may register to become a self-service or assistance site for applying for Texas Lone Star benefits. The primary qualification is having access to a computer so that applicants can either apply online themselves or be assisted by a church volunteer (who will be trained) to apply for assistance.
If your congregation is or wants to be involved in hunger ministry, click these links for more information and an application to sign up as a Community Partner for Texas Health and Human Services Commission efforts to ease hunger in Texas.
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 Intergenerational event while serving those in need
Did you know that Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services is a charity of the Houston Marathon? Supporters will come together January 19, 2014 to walk/run the 5K & Half/Full Marathons in honor the Texas children who have been confirmed as abuse and neglect victims in 2012. Consider joining this "Wonderfully Made" effort. Details and suggestions for training
View the video, "Wonderfully Made." |
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Alert from PC(USA)
The Office of the General Assembly has seen an increase in the number of calls from congregations and presbyteries concerning printed materials being circulated within PC(USA) congregations which misrepresent the beliefs and practices of the PC(USA). In response to the broader claims being made in these documents, the OGA staff have prepared a Constitutional Musing addressing some of these misrepresentations. |
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