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In Our Prayers
Family and friends of Mae Sunday, wife of Rev. Rodney Sunday - Mae died July 15 in Kerrville. Rodney was pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Houston, from 1950 to 1961 and was the founding pastor of Pines Presbyterian, Houston, from 1961 to 1975.
Larry and RE Connie Nyquist, Clear Lake Presbyterian, Houston - Larry's brother, George Nyquist, died July 15 in Tracy, MN. Connie, a retired Christian Educator, previously served the presbytery as an associate general presbyter.
TE Andrew and Cauleen Stepp - son Shepherd William Stepp was born July 16. Andrew is Associate Pastor of Missions and Evangelism at First Presbyterian, Houston.
Family and friends of TE Mark Vernon, HR - Mark died July 21. Mark was the former pastor at Timber Ridge Presbyterian, The Woodlands.
TE Asa Hunt, HR - Asa remains hospitalized in the VA Hospital with limited visitation.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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Without revivals there will not ordinarily be as many persons converted as will die off in a year. There have been churches in this country where the members have died off, and, since there were no revivals to convert others in their place, the Church has "run out," and the organization has been dissolved.
- Charles Finney, Lectures on Revivals of Religion, Ch. 2: "When A Revival Is To Be Expected" |
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 For study and reflection
By action of the 220th General Assembly (2012), the Belhar Confession is again before our church. Prior to the vote by the presbyteries to amend The Book of Confessions by including the Confession, it is hoped that we will engage in a period of study and reflection on this confession with its focus on Christian discipleship through unity, justice, and reconciliation.
Letter from Co-Moderators of the Special Committee, Matilde Moros and Clifton Kirkpatrick
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 Horizon Bible Study for PW
The next 3 overviews of the Horizon Bible Study for Presbyterian Women (An Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy by Janice Catron) will be led by Associate Presbyter Mary Marcotte. If you wish to attend one of these opportunities, please register by Thurs., Aug. 1.
Spring Branch, Thurs., Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Register with the church office (713-464-7659) or lavonb@swbell.net.
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PYCC applications due August 1!
Applications and deposits for the 2013-14 Presbyterian Youth Connection Council (PYCC) are due in the presbytery office by Thurs., Aug 1. Send to Presbytery of New Covenant, Att. PYCC, 1110 Lovett Blvd., 77006.
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Summer Lecture Series at St. Philip
All are invited to attend the Summer Lecture Series at St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston, which will be led by TE Fairfax Fair, pastor of First Presbyterian in Ann Arbor, MI.
Sun., Aug. 11, 11:00 a.m. Worship and Lecture at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Mon., Aug. 12, 11:00 a.m. Discussion in Fellowship Hall. (Lunch available - $7 donation).
Experience has shown that learned people can and do disagree about what the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments teach. Is scripture our authority or are we quick to accommodate the Word of God to the changing mores of culture? Sunday worship will focus on the texts Isaiah 55:6-11 and II Timothy 2:8-17a. The evening lecture will look at questions that have challenged Christians for two millennia. Read more
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Red and white paraments (which need to be cleaned) are available at the Presbytery Center at no charge. Contact Patricia Brantley if you would like to have them. |
 Emergency operations plans for churchesFEMA has issued a guide for churches in developing high-quality emergency operations plans - whether the emergency is caused by fire, tornado, flood, hurricane, earthquake, arson or violent act. With many incidents occurring with little to no warning, houses of worship are encouraged to develop and/or update plans and procedures to ensure the safety and security of their congregations, staff, and facilities.
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