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In Our Prayers
Family and friends of Rev. Henry Grubbs - Henry died Aug. 24 at age 93. A former pastor in New Covenant (1967-1979), Henry served John Knox Presbyterian, Houston, and First Presbyterian, Livingston.
TE Guinn Blackwell-Eagleson - as she enters another stage of life, that of retirement, effective Aug. 31.
TE Jonathan Murray and the congregation of Covenant Presbyterian, College Station - Jonathan begins serving as pastor Sept. 1.
TE Connie Alexander (HR) - recovering from foot surgery last Thursday.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
- Emmanuel Presbyterian, Galveston
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When he said, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened," Jesus assumed we would grow weary, discouraged, and disheartened along the way. These words are a touching testimony to the genuine humanness of Jesus. He had no romantic notion of the cost of discipleship. He knew that following Him was as unsentimental as duty, as demanding as love.
- Brennan Manning
The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out
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 Conversation about Gracious Reconciliation and Dismissal Procedure
We are Golden Triangle bound this time for a conversation about the proposed revisions to the Gracious Reconciliation and Dismissal Procedure. You are invited to join in the discussion at St. Andrews Presbyterian in Beaumont on Mon., Sept. 8, at 7:00 p.m.
There will be one more opportunity for such discussion in Houston at the presbytery offices on Mon., Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m. If you can't make the meeting, please send your suggestions to Lynn Hargrove.
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Whistle Stop in Crockett rescheduled
The Overview of this year's PW Horizon Bible Study, which had to be postponed, has been rescheduled for Sat., Sept. 6. Registration 11:30 a.m. Lunch (no charge) noon to 1:00 p.m. Overview 1:00-3:00 p.m. Register with Sue Hyde or call 936-967-2531 or 605-880-1707. |
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Are you sending students to University of Texas at Austin?
Help them connect with campus ministry for Presbyterians. Send contact information to Krystle Leedy, Director of Campus Ministries. Students will gather for Bible Study, Fellowship, Dinner, and Worship Sunday evenings beginning at 5:15 p.m.
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 New Connections published!
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Jack Haberer accepts new call
The congregation of Vanderbilt Presbyterian in Naples, FL (Peace River Presbytery) has extended a call to TE Jack Haberer, editor of The Presbyterian Outlook, to serve as their next pastor He has accepted the call and will be leaving the post as editor Sept. 30. He will step into the pulpit of Vanderbilt Presbyterian Oct. 26. Wishing you Godspeed, Jack!
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 Save the date!
The Synod of the Sun will present a Mission Convocation in Irving, TX. Nov. 8. What is a Mission Convocation? It is more than a mission fair; it is an opportunity to network, dream, and build new or expanded mission initiatives. In addition to presentations and workshops, the convocation will enable us to engage one another with our own gifts and passions for mission through a process known as asset mapping. Details
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Engaging the Religiously Unaffiliated
A growing number of people in the U.S. resist identifying themselves with a particular religious tradition. They are not atheists. They are not apathetic. They often describe themselves as people who are seeking to know God. Take part in "More than None" Oct. 13-16 at Montreat Camp & Conference Center in North Carolina and explore what it might look like to fellowship with those who seek God outside the walls of the institutional church. Learn more...
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