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In Our Prayers
TE Leigh Wisner-Hargis, First Presbyterian, Texas City - Leigh is recovering from a bicycle accident.
Family and friends of RE Everett A. Marley, Jr. - Everett died May 5. He was a former moderator of New Covenant Presbytery and served as elder, deacon, and trustee of St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston.
TE Charles Tekyl, a former Moderator of the Presbytery of New Covenant - Charles' beloved wife Randee died May 6. A memorial service of Witness to the Resurrection was held at St. Philip Presbyterian, Hurst, TX.
TE Jackie and Jim Hannan (Atascocita Presbyterian) - Jim's mother died May 6 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service was held in Atlanta, GA.
RE Garry Schoonover, Grand Lakes Presbyterian, Katy - Garry is recovering from cancer surgery. Garry is a former Moderator of New Covenant Presbytery.
TE Fred and Ruth Seay, First Presbyterian, Sugar Land - Ruth is now at home after recent surgery.
RE Fred Cook, ChristChurch, Bellaire - Fred is recovering from a recent procedure.
Family and friends of RE Rosemary Summers McBride - Rosemary died Apr. 20. She was one of the initial group of women ordained as a ruling elder in the PC(USA). She served as President of the Presbyterian Women's Synodical of Texas and a trustee of Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services for 15 years.
Family and friends of RE Barbara Eudey - Barbara died Mar. 15. She was a ruling elder at St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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True prayer is done in secret, but this does not rule out the fellowship of prayer altogether, however clearly we may be aware of its dangers. In the last resort it is immaterial whether we pray in the open street or in the secrecy of our chambers, whether briefly or lengthily, in the Litany of the Church, or with the sigh of one who knows not what he should pray for. True prayer does not depend either on the individual or the whole body of the faithful, but solely upon the knowledge that our Heavenly Father knows our needs.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Cost of Discipleship
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 Wet 'n Wild Day!
All junior and senior high youth (6th-12th grades) are invited to hang out with their Presby youth friends at Wet 'n Wild Day, Sat., June 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Southminster Presbyterian, Missouri City. Water games! Water activities! Water fights! Shaving cream fights! Adult chaperones from churches are required to be present. Event is free! Bring a towel, a change of clothes for the ride home, and any fun water items that are safe.
RSVP by Mon., June 9.
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 Share some encouraging words!
The work of a GA commissioner is hard with many long hours in committee and plenary meetings. You could help to make it a little easier by writing notes of encouragement to them. Our commissioners are Dan Alexander, Forbes Baker, Helen DeLeon, Jackie Hannan, Ann Hardy, Jody Harrington, John Hathaway, Sam Jun, Steve Oglesbee, Nancy Penney, Clay Shupak.
Please send your notes to Lynn Hargrove at the presbytery office (1110 Lovett Blvd. Houston 77006) before Tues., June 10. Lynn will give the notes to our commissioners June 18 when they are in Detroit.
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2014 Weekday Ministries Conference
The brochure and registration form with details about the Weekday Ministries Conference have been posted on the presbytery's website. This popular 3-day conference for teachers and directors in church-related weekday early childhood programs will be held July 29-July 31 at the Marriott Houston Westchase. Well-known keynote speakers in the field of early childhood development begin each day, followed by a wide variety of workshops. CEUs are available.
Early Bird Registration ($55 per day/per person) ends June 9 ($65 after June 9). No forms will be accepted after July 7.
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 Power Made Perfect: 2014 Synod Youth Workshop
This summer's Synod Youth Workshop will be held July 21-26 at the University of Tulsa. The Workshop is open to youth who have completed the 9th grade through those who have just graduated from high school. All registrations must be made through the church.
Registration is $350 per participant before June 1; $375 after June 1. Registration of youth and adult participants for Synod Youth Workshop is by group only on a first-come, first-served basis. Balance of all fees due June 14. Scholarship assistance is available. More information
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 Put a book in a child's hand this summer!
Initiated by First Presbyterian, Wharton, a community-wide effort aims at getting books to kids for summer reading. The Bookmobile is accepting donations of new or gently used books (PK through high school) or monetary donations, which will be used to purchase books. If you would like to make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone, include that information with your donation. A label will be placed in the front of a book. Send a check, payable to First Presbyterian, Wharton, by Tues., July 15 (memo line "Bookmobile"); all donations are tax deductible.
Books or donations may be dropped off at WISD Educational Support Center, 2100 N. Fulton (hours M-F 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m.) or mailed to the church, 1602 John Knox, Wharton, TX 77488. For more information, contact Christine Stransky (979-532-1894).
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Job opening: Church Secretary
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About Montreat
Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina, one of three national conference centers affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has recently undergone many changes - a completely renovated Assembly Inn, a new Strategic Plan, a new Mission Statement, and a new website!
Did you know that the name "Montreat" came from shortening the original name "Mountain Retreat"? The first conference there was held in July 1897 and had nearly 400 participants, many of whom stayed in tents!
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