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In Our Prayers
TE Mike and Ellie Cole - Ellie is making slow but steady progress toward full recovery. The surgery was successful and no chemo or radiation is required.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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Quick Links
Celebrate Mission!
Sat., Oct. 5
Grace Presbyterian, Houston
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Connections
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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
713-526-2585
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God uses people to perform His work. He does not send angels. Angels weep over it, but God does not use angels to accomplish His purposes. He uses burdened broken-hearted weeping men and women.
David Wilkerson
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Bulletin insert for World Communion Sunday
Presbytery's Outreach Committee has endorsed a special initiative to fund a Peacemaking Ministry Associate in Jerusalem as a part of our effort toward peacemaking in the world. This bulletin insert offers a brief explanation and we commend it for use on World Communion Sun., Oct. 6, if you receive a Peacemaking or other special offering.
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 Spotlight on the PC(USA)
The PC(USA) has mission workers in 14 different "security countries" in the Middle East and across South Asia where the local context does not permit public confirmation of their presence. Egypt, South Sudan, Niger, Jordan, Palestine, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand/Myanmar, Philippines and other countries are all places the PC(USA) has mission workers or is currently recruiting them. Read more
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Hispanic Convivio (Picnic) Sunday!
The Hispanic congregations in New Covenant are gathering for Hispanic Convivio (Picnic) Sun., Oct. 13, 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston. RSVP: 832-358-8003. Juegos: F�tbol, Volley-Ball, m�sica, comida (potluck), Mesas de Inter�s y mucho compa�erismo. �No se lo pierda! Flyer |
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Freedom: A Concert to Free the Captives
Webster Presbyterian presents poet and artist, Anya Ezhevskaya, who will perform her original poetry and will create three pieces of art before our very eyes! All proceeds from the Sat., Oct. 12 concert benefit Free the Captives, a nonprofit, anti-human trafficking organization that fights the exploitation and trafficking of Houston's youth. Webster Presbyterian musicians also will perform. The three paintings will be auctioned off. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open with a dessert reception at 6:15 p.m. Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. |
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Ken Medema comes to the Woodlands!
Ken Medema, composer-singer-songwriter known for his live improvisations, will lead songs in worship at Woodlands Community Presbyterian, at both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services Sun., Oct. 13. There will be a concert with the Woodlands Community choir and band at 6:00 p.m. that evening. |
 Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal
The new hymnal published by PC(USA) is arriving in congregations throughout the country. Glory to God includes 853 hymns drawn from across the centuries and reflects diverse rhythms and styles. The volume (which is the same thickness and weight as The Presbyterian Hymnal 1990) also includes some liturgical resources.
Single copies are available for checkout NOW in the Resource Center for congregations that may be curious about this rich new resource for congregational song.
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Job opening: Director of Children's Ministries
Grand Lakes Presbyterian, Katy, is seeking a full time Director of Children's Ministries. This individual will create and implement a Christ-centered, "invite-a-friend" children's ministry program that inspires children (and in turn their families) to attend all Sunday school activities, special events, and programs.
Job description Send resume
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Seasons of Caring Luncheon
Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers will hold their annual Seasons of Caring Luncheon Thurs., Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m. at River Oaks Country Club. This year the luncheon will honor Dan Schewe (Northwoods PC, Houston), Peggy and Gary Edwards (Chapelwood United Methodist Church, Houston), and; James A. Sales (Catholic). Speaking will be Chris Ayres, a combat-wounded veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his wife Renee. Don't miss their powerful and enlightening testimony about the miracle of God's grace amidst the chaos of war and its aftermath.
Contact Steve Duson, Executive Director, 713-626-7990.
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