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In Our Prayers
RE Johnna Cormier, Trinity Presbyterian, Port Neches - recently hospitalized. Johnna is in the process of becoming a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE).
RE Barbara Linton, Christ Church, Houston - recovering from surgery for 2 broken knees after a fall while putting food in a bird feeder. Barbara is the wife of TE John Linton, HR.
Jolene Currie, Chaplain at Heart to Heart Hospice, Houston - Jolene is now foster-caring a three-month old baby boy.
TE Jim Gill, Faith Presbyterian, Baytown - Jim will be installed as pastor Sun., Sept. 14, at 3:00 p.m. with a reception following. The church is located at 3900 N. Main Baytown.
TE Kristi Click will be installed as Designated Associate Pastor at Spring Branch Presbyterian, Houston, Sun., Sept. 14, at 5:00 p.m. with dinner following.
Candidate Laureen Suba, St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston - Laureen begins serving as Executive Director Ad-Interim of the United Campus Ministries of Greater Houston.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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Reminder!
Last conversation about changes to the Gracious Reconciliation & Dismissal Procedure
Mon., Sept. 15 - 11:30 a.m.
Presbytery Center
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Helen Wolf.
Presbytery Center
1110 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-526-2585
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The "show business," which is so incorporated into our view of Christian work today, has caused us to drift far from our Lord's conception of discipleship. It is instilled in us to think that we have to do exceptional things for God; we have not. We have to be exceptional in ordinary things, to be holy in mean streets, among mean people, surrounded by sordid sinners. That is not learned in five minutes.
- Oswald Chambers
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Another 'First Reading' for November presbytery meeting
We have received many suggestions for additional revisions to the Gracious Reconciliation and Dismissal Procedure. The General Council would like to incorporate as many of these suggestions as possible. Therefore, there will be a motion at the November presbytery meeting to withdraw the current proposed revisions. Instead, there will be a first reading of the new revisions which we plan to approve at the March 2015 meeting at St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston. Letter from General Council
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Silent Prayer Vigil for God's presence in all things
On the day of the presbytery court hearing, Tues., Sept. 16, the Chapel at the Presbytery Center (1110 Lovett Blvd.) will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a silent prayer vigil. A prayer guide will be available.
Would you commit to a 15-minute time period to pray? Please contact Lynn Hargrove (713-526-2585, ext. 210) to sign up. Prayer Guide
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 Faithwalking for pastors Pastors work on behalf of their parishioners in the hopes of helping them go deep into their spiritual lives. Sometimes, though, pastors themselves need to take a brief time out to renew and restore their own faith lives. The Professional Life Subcommittee of the Committee on Ministry is pleased to present such an opportunity in an overnight Faithwalking retreat for pastors only. Faithwalking follows a rhythm of hearing presentations on missional living, spending time in solitude, and sharing experiences in a small group setting. The retreat begins at 2:30 p.m., Tues., Oct. 14, and ends at 12:30 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 16, at The Cenacle Retreat Center, 420 N. Kirkwood Dr., Houston 77079. Cost: $295 per person. To register, contact Patricia Brantley, 713-526-2585, ext. 101. Schedule |
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Fresh Elastic meets next week!
If you are a volunteer, paid staff person, teaching elder or just curious, you are invited to the next gathering of Fresh Elastic for Stretched-Out Educators Thurs., Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Presbytery Center. The group will discuss how to make Advent the best ever for your congregation. Please bring a copy of your church's mission statement to examine if what is on your church calendar for Advent fulfills what we desire to accomplish during this season as a family of faith.
Lunch will be provided, complete with beverage and dessert. To help in our planning, please RSVP to Anne Wilson by Monday morning, Sept. 15.
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Save the date!
Youth Rally at Northwoods Presbyterian, Houston. Sun., Oct. 19, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. All youth groups of New Covenant Presbytery are encouraged to attend!
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 Don't let the flu bug sneak up on you! Free flu shots will be offered Tues., Oct. 7, 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Presbytery Center. Bring your prescription insurance card! |
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Session Records Review for Clerks of Session & Treasurers Workshop
There will be a Session Records Review and a Treasurers Workshop at the Presbytery Center Sat., Sept. 20, 10:00 a.m. To register, contact Lynn Hargrove if you plan to attend a Session Records Review or Forbes Baker if you plan to come to the Treasurers Workshop (713-526-2585).
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Sisters Working in Faith Together
Pinecrest Presbyterian, Houston, will celebrate their 84th annual Women's Day Observance Sun., Sept. 14, 11:00 a.m. in a special worship service. Rev. Dr. Rose Niles, Development Officer for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will be the guest preacher. Dinner will be served immediately following the worship service. Details
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Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Bring the whole family for a day of shopping, entertainment, food, special guests, auctions and raffle at the Arts & Crafts Bazaar Sat., Sept. 20, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian, Houston. Beneficiaries of this event include Heifer International, Memorial Assistance Ministries, Read Unlimited, and Westside Homeless Partnership.
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 Time together for couples serving in ministry
Couples who both serve as professionals in a ministry setting experience unique personal and professional challenges, rewards, and successes. A conference, to be held Monday-Thursday, Oct. 20-23 at Mo-Ranch, is an opportunity for couples to come together to explore their calls to ministry as individuals and as a couple, and to talk with other couples who share their unique situation. It also provides time to simply reconnect with their spouse.
For more information, contact Revs. Caressa and Jonathan Murray (conference directors) at 281-798-5993. Registration |
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