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In Our Prayers
Family and friends RE Glen Raymond Fry - Glen died Nov. 30, 2013. Glen was a charter member of New Hope Presbyterian, Katy, and served on committees of the presbytery and the synod. His daughter, Lynda Haulenbeek, is a member of First PC, Houston.
RE Rebecca Howard, Pinecrest Presbyterian, Houston - Rebecca has been hospitalized.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
- St. James Presbyterian, LaPorte
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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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Your days at the most cannot be very long, so use them to the best of your ability for the glory of God and the benefit of your generation.
- General William Booth,
Salvation Army founder
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Tuesday Connect during the holidays
Next week, Tues., Dec. 17, will be the last issue of Tuesday Connect published in 2013. Send information for next week's issue and for 2014 issues to Helen Wolf.
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 Annual Live Nativity
Have you ever listened to the Christmas story and seen a live re-enactment accompanied by choir, narration, and carol singing? Have you ever heard a choir sing carols in the chilly night and waited to see the story unfold before you? Bring your friends and family to St. Luke's Presbyterian, Houston, Wed., Dec. 11, to see an enactment of the nativity scene, complete with the "nativity package" of animals and including everyone's favorite camel. Re-enactment of the Christmas story, accompanied by choir and narration, will occur at 6:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. The Live Nativity will be on display 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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 The Word Became Flesh
The choir and orchestra of Webster Presbyterian will present this year's Christmas cantata as part of the worship service on Sun., Dec. 15, at 11:15 a.m. The cantata, "The Word Became Flesh," is written by Dan & Heidi Goeller. This work is a musical exploration of the doctrine of the Incarnation. The musical score is epic in scope and contains a beautiful balance of familiar hymns and Christmas carols with new choral compositions. Webster Presbyterian Church is located at 201 West NASA Parkway in Webster, near the intersection with Hwy 3.
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 'Christmas in the Park' with 21 congregations!
Enjoy a special Houston Christmas on Sun., Dec. 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at "Christmas in the Park" when the Gospel story of Christmas is told. At least 5 Presbyterian churches are involved: John Knox, Spring Branch, Young Nak, Pathways, and Love Vietnamese NCD. The entire park will be filled with actors and dramatic presentations, choirs and handbells, crafts and cookies, camel rides and petting zoo, and hundreds of candles lighting up the entire park. And it's all free! In Spring Valley Park, 1025 Campbell Rd.
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 Enjoy Christmas music at St. Thomas Presbyterian!
Looking for some holiday cheer? Come to St. Thomas Presbyterian, Houston, to hear special Christmas music on Sun., Dec. 15, during the 11:00 a.m. worship service and a free Christmas Jazz Concert at 4:00 p.m. that afternoon.
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Celebrate the 500th birth of John Knox!
The founder of Presbyterianism, John Knox, led an adventurous life during the turbulent years of the early Reformation in the 16th century. Come learn about this amazing man and his times at the North American Symposium which will take place at Montreat in North Carolina Mar. 7-8. The "Scottish Thrifty Cost" is just $75 if you register by December 31, which includes a Friday evening reception and banquet, and the grand opening of the Knox 500 exhibit at the Presbyterian Heritage Center.
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