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In Our Prayers
TE Wayne Sebesta, HR - Wayne died Oct. 19 in Port Arthur. Wayne was Director of Camp Cho-Yeh for 4 years and served churches in Bay City and First Presbyterian, Port Arthur.
Family and friends of Rev. Ed Waddell (HR) - Ed died Oct. 21. He was living in Alpine, TX.
RE Beverly Houston (Pinecrest PC, Houston) and her family - Beverly's sister died Oct. 24. Beverly is a member of Presbytery's Nominating Committee.
RE Eileen Moore, St. Paul Presbyterian, Houston - Robert, Eileen's husband, is recovering from yesterday's surgery for a heart valve replacement.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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Whether we like it or not, asking is the rule of the Kingdom. If you may have everything by asking in His Name and nothing without asking, I beg you to see how absolutely vital prayer is.
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Presbytery meeting news
The Packet and Minutes of the last presbytery meeting have been posted on the presbytery website. Commissioners are asked to study the materials and make plans to have access to them at the meeting through an electronic device or by bringing printouts to the gathering.
Don't forget to register!
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 Spotlight on the PC(USA)
The Presbyterian Mission Agency sends thanks to presbyteries and their congregations for their generous support of the mission agency's efforts to inspire, equip, and connect with presbyteries so that together we can engage in God's mission for the transformation of the world. The top 10 presbyteries are recognized by total amount and by average giving per member in each of 4 categories. New Covenant is listed in the Special Offerings category. Thank you for your generous gifts!
Top Ten flyer
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 Don't forget to turn back your clocks this weekend!
Fall back! Turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night if you want to get to Sunday services at the right time!
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There's still room for you!
The workshop, Bi-Vocational Ministry, is designed for anyone who wishes to explore the benefits and challenges of the fulltime church that has part-time pastoral leadership. This growing form of pastoral leadership in the 21st century provides hope for small congregations and ministers seeking calls. The workshop will be held Mon., Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m. to Noon in room 206 of the Presbytery Center. RSVP Sharon Darden (713-526-2585, x 204).
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Youth Conclaves packets online!
Packets have been mailed to churches, and now the packet is also on the presbytery website. Each spring our PYCC leads weekend retreats at Camp Cho-Yeh for senior high and middle school youth. 2014 Conclaves dates: Feb. 21-23 or Feb. 28-March 2. Registration opens Mon., Nov. 4!
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Youth Mission Day!
On Sat., Nov. 16, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. PYCC will host a Mission Day at the Houston Food Bank (535 Portwall St Houston, TX 77029). Youth groups are invited to come work and fellowship with presbytery friends. Flyer
RSVP by Mon., Nov. 11.
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 Join Northwoods Choir in Croatia
The choir of Northwoods Presbyterian, Houston, is traveling to Croatia and Venice July 10-19 this summer and is looking for travelers who are interested in joining them on this adventure. The tour is open to singers and those who appreciate music (in other words - you don't have to sing to come along). Fly from Houston to Paris on Air France, connect to Zagreb, and then go on to Dubrovnik. Two nights in Dubrovnik, two nights in Split, and two nights in Trogir on the Dalmatian coast before taking a high speed boat over to Venice for two remaining nights. Registration deadline is Sun., Dec. 1.
For more details, contact Todd Nolde, Director of Music (281-935-0130).
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Blessings of the animals
St. Thomas Presbyterian, Houston, will hold a "Blessing of the Animals" worship service in its courtyard on Sun., Nov. 3, at 4:00 p.m. You are invited to bring your friendly animals. Picture-taking will also an option.
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Job opening: Director of Children's Ministry
Pines Presbyterian, Houston, is searching for a trained Christian Educator to share his/her gifts with children and their families. The Director of Children's Ministry is a full-time position (35 hrs. a week) with benefits. The church has an active ministry with children and families as well as a weekday preschool. Full job description |
 2013 Presbyterian Giving Catalog
Give the gift of hope. Millions around the world are facing daily struggles to access food, clean drinking water, and shelter. Gifts to help alleviate their burdens are described in the Presbyterian Giving Catalog and exemplify the work carried out by ministries supported by the PC(USA). Your gift makes a difference.
Gifts
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New prescription drug cards coming in December
Catamaran will replace Express Scripts as the Board's Prescription Drug Program service provider, effective Jan. 1, 2014. The move is cost-effective in that it will not increase expenses to the Medical Plan while maintaining the basic provisions of the program.
Members will receive new Pharmacy Benefits Card mid-December, but until then members should continue to use their Express Scripts card for prescriptions, immunizations, and flu shots. Questions? Contact Forbes Baker, Director of Finance.
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All Souls Day event
The Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy invites you to a day of remembrance on All Souls Day, Sat., Nov. 2, 9:00 a.m. at the Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery in Huntsville, to remember those who died in prison - many of whom were poor and had no family to claim them. More information
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