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In Our Prayers
Family and friends of RE Dick Brackett, Webster Presbyterian - Dick died Nov. 7. A memorial service will be held at the church Sat., Nov. 30, at 11:00 a.m. Dick has served on several presbytery committees.
RE John Jo, Korean Central Presbyterian, Houston - John will be installed at Korean Central as the 2014 New Covenant Presbytery Moderator on Sun., Dec. 1, during the 11:00 a.m. service. The church is located at 14311 Park Row 77084.
TE Helen Rose Moore, Webster Presbyterian - Helen Rose's mother had a heart attack while they both were in Florida for the memorial service for Helen Rose's aunt. Helen Rose's mother had a heart catherization yesterday.
Family and friends of Rev. Jack Lancaster, Pastor Emeritus of First Presbyterian, Houston - Jack died Nov. 24. Memorial service arrangements are pending.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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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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Revivals begin with God's own people; the Holy Spirit touches their heart anew and gives them new fervor and compassion, and zeal, new light and life, and when He has thus come to you, He next goes forth to the valley of dry bones...Oh, what responsibility this lays on the Church of God! If you grieve Him away from yourselves, or hinder His visit, then the poor perishing world suffers sorely!
- Andrew A. Bonar
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Think 2014!
The copy deadline for the Jan/Feb 2014 issue of Connections is Wed., Dec. 4. Help us stay connected by sharing news about the ministries of your congregations and committees. Send articles and photos to Helen Wolf.
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Joy to the World: Alternative Gift Market
Lives are changed with the gifts you purchase at Grace Presbyterian's
Joy to the World Alternative Gift Market, open from Dec. 1 to 22 in the Church Library. The Market will be open Sundays 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This year there are new gift ideas from the Houston area, Kenya, Guatemala, The Philippines, and Uganda. Gift ideas for all ages, with prices starting at $3. You will find a parking place easily, and folks there will even do gift wrapping! Come and shop!
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Helping hurting people cope with the holidays
You are invited to attend the "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" service on Sun., Dec. 8, at First Presbyterian, Alvin, at 6:00 p.m. The holidays can be a very difficult time for people who are grieving the death of a loved one, the death of a relationship, or even the death of a pet. Other struggles in life can also make this season of celebration difficult - job loss, health struggles, mental health issues, loneliness, the list goes on.
The worship service is unique in that it seeks to give space and time for loss in the midst of celebration. In this service, quiet songs and contemplative readings offer support and strength for the journey through the holiday season. Help spread the word to those who might wish to attend such a service.
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 Lay Chaplain training event
Sacred moments happen in the hospital, and you may be the person listening and observing God's love for his people. Lay chaplains are trained to hold those moments with people as they cope with being in the hospital. A lay chaplain's focus is on what the patient would like to share, whether it is where they played baseball, their hopes for their children, or the many spiritual questions that arise during challenges of diagnoses and health maintenance.
Presbyterian Outreach to Patients (POP) will hold Lay Pastor Training Sat., Dec. 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Adult Library at First Presbyterian, Houston. There is a real need for lay chaplains in the hospitals all around this great city! Lunch provided. Cost: $25, including materials. Contact AnnMarie Wallace, Director of POP Ministry, to confirm your attendance.
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Evaluate your church's stewardship
What makes a church financially healthy? Find out in about 10 minutes where you're going tomorrow, by learning where you are today. It's not the amount of money in the offering plate each week, or the number of fundraisers held each year. It's a variety of factors that differs from church to church - and your personalized Financial Health Assessment shows you which are the right ones to improve your church's stewardship, based on your unique circumstances.
A free and simple online tool, the Financial Health Assessment, analyzes your stewardship culture and produces an instant report of your church's giving health. Clear and honest, the report reveals gaps in your fundraising program and even provides guidelines to help make your church's giving impact even greater. Your free Financial Health Assessment comes from the Presbyterian Foundation.
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 Register now for early January event!
Focus topics will include global music, how to teach a new hymn, the theology behind the notes, liturgy in Glory to God, and much more! The $35 registration fee includes two meals, a pew edition of Glory to God, and much more. Register online today. Registration closes on Thurs., Jan. 2. Make plans now to attend this important introduction!
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