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In Our Prayers
CRE Anna Marion (St. Luke's Presbyterian, Cleveland) and family - Anna's mother, Mary Ann Marion, died Dec. 5. Mary Ann was the wife of CRE Gene Marion, now deceased. For many years, Gene and Mary Ann served together in a ministry of hospitality and discipleship.
Rev. Bill Wade (HR) and family - Bill's one-month-old grandson, Jonah, had cardiac surgery last week in Colorado.
Cynthia and Dan Cross - Dan is progressing well after surgeries for 2 detached retinas. Cynthia is Director of Music at First Presbyterian, Huntsville.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
- First Lao Presbyterian, Houston
- Christ Presbyterian, Houston
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 Sign-up deadline this week!
Church Officer Enrichment, to be held Sat., Jan. 25, 9:00 am.-2:30 p.m. at Northwoods Presbyterian, Houston, will focus on equipping ad enriching all church officers, either newly ordained or with years of experience. The deadline to sign up for this event is this Fri., Jan. 17! You may register online. Onsite registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Jack Haberer, editor of The Presbyterian Outlook, will give the keynote address at 9:00 a.m. Workshops A begin at 10:45 a.m. - lunch at noon - and Workshops B will start at 1:15 p.m. The onsite bookstore will close at 2:30 p.m. as will the conference.
Reserve a meal ticket for $10 when you sign up, or feel free to bring your own lunch. Lunch tickets may be purchased at the Registration Table. Child care is available with pre-registration. More information
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Date Clarification
The next meeting for Fresh Elastic for Stretched-Out Educators will be Thurs., Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Presbytery Center. If you are a volunteer, paid staff person, teaching elder or just curious, you are invited!
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Today's Lunch & Learn with Bob Coberly is being held from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Presbytery Resource Center. Bring your own lunch and drink. Bob Coberly, Jon Guyton, and Jim Mayer will offer a few stories from their ministry with hospice patients and their families to help us understand this special ministry in a personal way.
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2014 Session Records Reviews
- Sat., Jan., 25, during Church Officer Enrichment at Northwoods Presbyterian, Houston
- Sat., Feb. 22, at the Cluster Event in the Beaumont area
- Sat., Mar. 22, after the presbytery meeting at Korean Central Presbyterian, Houston
- Sat., July 19, after the presbytery meeting at Covenant Presbyterian, College Station
- Sat., Sept. 20, 10:00 a.m. at the Presbytery Center, Houston
- Sat., Nov. 15, after the presbytery meeting at Indian Presbyterian, Livingston
If you would like to host a records review, contact Lynn Hargrove.
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2014 Treasurers Workshops
When was the last time your treasurer came to a financial workshop? That may be too long! Forbes Baker, Director of Business Affairs and Finance, offers training and assistance for church treasurers and bookkeepers.
- Sat., Feb. 22, at the Cluster Event in the Beaumont area
- Sat., Mar. 22, during the presbytery meeting at Korean Central Presbyterian, Houston, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with a break for lunch
- Sat., July 19, during the presbytery meeting at Covenant Presbyterian, College Station, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with a break for lunch
- Sat., Nov. 15, during the presbytery meeting at Indian Presbyterian, Livingston, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with a break for lunch
For more information, or if you would like to attend or host a Treasurers Workshop, contact Forbes Baker.
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Available: 1990 hymnals
Webster Presbyterian Church has 320 of the 1990 hymnals that are looking for a new home; Webster Presbyterian has moved to the new hymnal. If interested, contact the Director of Music, Glenn Foster.
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 Help for churches: Start of Year Checklist
The Board of Pensions has sent a Start of Year Checklist with links to the appropriate form/website, which will help those who are responsible for completing all the forms that are to be submitted at the beginning of 2014.
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Small Church Financial Roundtables
Are you a leader of a congregation which regularly worships with less than 100 people? Does your congregation need help in the areas of stewardship and budget? The Presbyterian Foundation will host 2 gatherings which will bring together people facing similar issues to learn from one another and to be resourced by the financial experts from the Presbyterian Foundation. These Roundtables will be held over a free lunch. Choose the location and date that works best for you.
- Tues., Jan. 28, at the Presbytery Center, noon-1:30 p.m.
- Wed., Jan. 29, at First Presbyterian, Texas City, noon-1:30 p.m. (1112 7th Street North, Texas City, TX 77592).
Experience from other presbyteries suggests that teams that include the pastor and the church treasurer are the most effective in leading and learning financial change. Up to three leaders from your congregation are invited. If interested, contact Patricia Brantley.
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 Concert of Praise and Prayer Service
Houston judicatory leaders from across the city invite all Christians to join them for a concert and time of prayer during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. A Concert of Praise will be held Fri., Jan. 24, 7:00 p.m., followed by a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, 77002. No charge. You may bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to the Houston Food Bank.
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