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In Our Prayers
The nation and the church in South Sudan. Mission Co-Workers, Jacob and Aliamma George, were evacuated Dec. 24 and are now safe in Ethiopia.
Their message: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
Christy Gurley and Patrick Callahan were married Dec. 28. Christy is the Director of Christian Education at St. Thomas Presbyterian, Houston.
TE Nora Fitch - Nora will be installed Jan. 12 at St. Thomas Presbyterian, Houston (from Designated to Installed Pastor).
TE Asa Hunt (HR) - Asa broke his hip. He is in St. John Hospital in Clear Lake.
Family and friends of TE Hudson McNair, HR - Hudson died Jan. 3. A memorial service will be held Fri., Jan 10, 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian, Houston.
RE Forbes Baker (Westminster Presbyterian, Houston) - Forbes will have outpatient surgery for a torn rotator cuff Jan. 17. Forbes is the presbytery's Director of Business Affairs and Finance.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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 Register for Conclaves! Deadline to register for this year's Youth Conclaves is Mon., Jan. 13! Be part of these fun faith-filled retreat weekends at Cho-Yeh Camp & Conference Center for Presbyterian middle and high school youth and adult advisors (21 and older; ratio one adult to five youth). Cost: $130/person (includes lodging, meals, a Christian concert and conference t-shirt). Registration Packet Register |
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Connections deadlines for 2014
Mark your calendars now for with the 2014 copy deadlines for Connections.
Wed., Apr. 9, for May/June issue
Wed., June 11, for July/Aug issue
Wed., Aug. 13, for Sept/Oct issue
Wed., Oct. 15, for Nov/Dec issue
Wed., Dec. 3, for Jan/Feb 2015 issue
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 2014 Standard Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) is:
* 56 cents per mile for business miles driven
* 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
* 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
The business, medical, and moving expense rates have decreased one-half cent from the 2013 rates.
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Fresh Elastic for Stretched-Out Educators
Come and connect with others involved in education and discipleship in this presbytery at "Fresh Elastic for Stretched-Out Educators" Thurs., Jan. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Presbytery Center. We'll refresh and renew as we prepare for the Lenten season. This time around we'll look at Cross Generational Faith Formation in Christian Education.
- How to address the 4 keys of a vibrant faith
- Caring conversations, devotions, service, rituals and traditions - in Christian Education
- How to address the 4 keys in the season of Lent. (Please bring ideas to share.)
- Meditations and prayers for the season, both for personal refreshment and to share with your congregation
If you are a volunteer, paid staff person, teaching elder or just curious, you are invited! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Anne Wilson by Monday morning, Jan. 13.
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New Chiefs!
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas inaugurated new tribal chiefs in a ceremony on Chiefs Day, Jan. 1. Inaugurated as Principal Chief of the Alabama Coushatta tribe was Mikko Choba III Fain Sylestine, an Elder in the Indian Village Presbyterian Church located on the reservation. Both he and Second Chief, Herbert Johnson, Sr. (installed as Mikko Atokla), are members of the Presbyterian Church.
General Presbyter Mike Cole attended the ceremony and reports that he learned a lot about the history and symbolism of the ceremony, which increased his appreciation of our Presbyterian roots with this tribe.
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Lunch & Learn with Bob Coberly
In a Lunch & Learn setting on Tues., Jan. 14, (Noon-1:00 p.m.), Presbyterian Hospice Chaplains, Bob Coberly, Jon Guyton, and Jim Mayer, will offer a few stories from their ministry with hospice patients and their families. The dialogue that follows will help participants to understand this special ministry in a personal way.
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VITAS Hospice Volunteer Training
Training/certification for VITAS volunteers will be held Sat., Jan. 18, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Presbyterian, Houston for those who want to learn bereavement support techniques and offer care to the terminally ill and their loved ones. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Melba Nixon or Jacqueline Chambers.
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For Congregational leaders* building strong staffs and teams
A seminar, "Stepping Up to Staffing and Supervision," will be held Mon. to Wed., Feb. 10-12 at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in The Woodlands. This 3-day event will provide you with practical skills and tools for supervising the work of others, and aligning the work of the team with the overall goals of the congregation. Susan Beaumont, Senior Consultant with the Alban Institute, will be the presenter. Participants will receive a copy of Susan's book, When Moses Meets Aaron: Staffing and Supervision in the Large Congregation. A 20% discount is available for congregations bringing 5 or more people. Register
*Pastors, Heads of Staff, Administrators, Youth and Family Ministers, Children's Ministers, Music Directors, Volunteer Coordinators, Personnel Committee members, and Congregational Councils
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Houston Presbyterian Pilgrimage (formerly Cursillo)
The name may have changed, but the 3-day retreats are just as wonderful as ever! Pilgrimage is a grace-filled and fully occupied 3 days. It is intended to encourage and reinvigorate Christians, helping them grow in their lives of faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. HPP #72 will be held Feb. 13-16 at Camp Allen in Navasota, TX and HPP #73 will be held May 1-4 at Camp Tejas near Giddings. Cost for the weekend is $50. Pilgrimage is now open to all denominations, so bring a friend. Scholarships are available if needed. You may email Carol Hunt with any questions. Register
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