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In Our Prayers
First Presbyterian, Wharton - recovering from a fire on Mar. 5 in the boiler/mechanical room of the church. The damage to the boiler is irreparable.
General Presbyter Mike and Ellie Cole - Ellie's recent CT scans indicate she is now 6 months cancer-free. She and Mike are grateful to all the prayer warriors throughout our presbytery!
TE Kevin Boyd and family - first grandson, Parker Leos, was born Mar. 14 to Christy and Elias Leos in San Marcos.
Candidate Brandon Gaide and family - Piper Kate Gaide was born Mar. 15. Brandon is serving as Next Generation Minister at Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston.
TE Mike Umbenhaur, First Presbyterian, Orange - recovering from gall bladder surgery Mar. 21.
TE Diane Prevary and RE Jim Bushong - recovering from injuries after totaling their car. Diane is the former Stated Clerk of New Covenant.
All Chaplains at the port Seafarer Center, of all denominations - as they deal with the sudden and unexpected death of one of the chaplains this past week in his sleep.
Rev. Michael Haywood and family - Mike has been very ill, and Tina's father died recently in California. Mike is now the Executive Director of Mission Brenham in Brenham. He formerly served on staff at First Presbyterian, Houston, TX.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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Christian love draws no distinction between one enemy and another, except that the more bitter our enemy's hatred, the greater his need of love. Be his enmity political or religious, he has nothing to expect from a follower of Jesus but unqualified love. In such love there is not inner discord between the private person and official capacity. In both, we are disciples of Christ, or we are not Christians at all.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Cost of Discipleship
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People around the country pray for New Covenant
New Covenant's story in the 2014 Mission Yearbook for Study and Prayer is on page 80, the entry for Sat., Mar. 15. The presbytery has received many prayers of thanksgiving and blessings for "the intelligence, energy, imagination, and love" of our continuing work for the Kingdom.
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New Covenant's Clergy Retreat!
Come relax and enjoy New Covenant's Clergy Retreat Tues.-Thurs., Apr. 29-May 1 at Cho-Yeh. Spouses are welcome to attend, too! Michael Lindvall, pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York, will be the keynote speaker. His topic is "Telling the Truth with Fiction and Truth Stranger than Fiction: The Power of Church Stories." Of course we need to mention that Tuesday's feast is a full-flavored rib-eye grilled to perfection and Wednesday's feast brings a taste of Louisiana with succulent fresh boiled shrimp!
Registration deadline is Fri., Apr. 18. Details
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Celebrating the new hymnal
Hymns and other songs of praise have been part of our worship tradition for generations and add a dimension to worship that draws us closer to God in a way that nothing else can. As the old adage goes, "Singing is praying twice." In honor and celebration of the many, many hours of work put into making the new Presbyterian hymnal, St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Houston, invites you to a Hymn Festival Sun., Mar. 30, 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come join in this joyous celebration of music and its integral part in the worship life of our congregations!
The program, featuring old favorites and newer hymns destined to become future favorites, will be led by St. Andrew's Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Cherub Choir, Worship Leaders Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam and Lori Whitfield, Bel Canto Handbell Choir, Keith Ross (organist), and James Roberts (Director of Music). Flyer
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Trinity University
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Music at St. Philip
Music at St. Philip presents the Trinity University Chamber Singers, under the direction of Gary Seighman, in concert on Fri., Apr. 4, 7:30 p.m., in the sanctuary at St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston. The Chamber Singers is comprised of 30 selected voices and specializes in both early and contemporary music. While they recently served as the opera chorus for Trinity's production of Henry' Purcell's Dido and Aeneas with period instruments, they are also active in premiering new compositions. For their performance at St. Philip they will perform a varied program of sacred and secular works ranging from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. Admission is free.
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Shout to the Lord!
A cross-cultural musical concert, Shout to the Lord, will be held Sat., Apr. 12, the day before Palm Sunday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Saint Paul Presbyterian, Houston. The Calabash African Choir and the Exit Bellaire Praise Band (TE Kevin Boyd's praise band) will provide a mix of joyful and uplifting music sure to energize your spirit!. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children, with donated tickets available by reservation for anyone who may need them. You are invited to join in this joyous celebration of music and its integral part in the worship life of this congregation. Childcare will be provided for children 12 and under by reservation only 713-774-7446.
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Check out this new website
Presbyterian Outlook has launched a new website, completely rebuilt to make it easier to find the news and opinions that matter to you.
New website
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Early April deadline nears to register for Houston Taiz�
Young adults from all over North America are invited to Houston Taiz�, Apr. 25-27. Come connect with other young adults to experience Taiz� and enrich your spiritual life. The weekend begins with Evening Prayer Fri., Apr. 25. Registration deadline is Apr. 4.
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Foundation for Contemporary Theology lecture
"Reading the Book of Nature in a Digital Age" will be the topic of Bruce Yaeger's presentation Wed., Apr. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at a luncheon presented by the Foundation for Contemporary Theology. Bruce is a member of St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston, and has been a guest speaker at churches in our presbytery. Bruce will discuss how Christianity used to claim two books of revelation, the Bible and Nature, and explore the benefits from recovering this two-book tradition. The luncheon will be held at the Forest Club, 9950 Memorial Dr., Houston. Register by Mon., Apr. 7, (713-668-2345).
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