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In Our Prayers
Family and friends of the Rev. William Lytch, HR - William died Sept. 12. He served New Covenant as pastor of Memorial Presbyterian in San Augustine, TX.
RE Al Dupont (First Presbyterian, Houston) and family - Al's wife Anita died Sept. 1. A memorial service will be held Sat., Sept. 20, 10:00 a.m. at the church.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer NWC, Houston
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Reminder!
60th Anniversary!
St. Andrews Presbyterian, Beaumont
Sept. 27-28
Sat. Dinner and Program
Sunday Worship with
Dave and Linda McKechnie
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Anyone may subscribe to Tuesday Connect through the presbytery website. See the box, "Stay Connected," at the bottom of the homepage
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Copy deadline for each week's Tuesday Connect:
Noon Mondays
Send announcements to
Helen Wolf.
Presbytery Center
1110 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-526-2585
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Jesus didn't say "you might be my witnesses," or "you could be my witnesses," or even "you should be my witnesses. He said, "You will be my witnesses."
- Charles R. Swindoll
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Peace & Global Witness Offering/World Communion Sunday
A portion of the Peace & Global Witness Offering (formerly Peacemaking Offering) received by our congregations on World Communion Sun., Oct. 5, will be used by the presbytery to fund the second year of a Peacemaking Ministry Associate position at the Hand in Hand school in Jerusalem and to fund scholarships to the school.
Individuals and congregations are encouraged to make contributions apart from the Peace & Global Witness Offering. Direct donations may be made payable to the Presbytery of New Covenant, 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 - designate your gift on the memo line to "Hand in Hand School." World Communion Bulletin Insert
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Engaging in ministry at the church and
in the home
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Leif Kehrwald of Vibrant Faith Ministries is coming to Houston to lead a free training event Thurs., Oct. 2, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Spring Branch Presbyterian, Houston. The Vibrant Faith approach encourages an intentionality of relationships that grow out of 4 key practices: caring conversations, family devotions, shared service, and rituals and traditions.
To reserve a $10 lunch ticket that covers meals and meeting materials, please RSVP by Mon., Sept. 29, to Mary Marcotte (713-526-2585, x224).
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Congratulations, Trawick!
Trawick Presbyterian, Nacogdoches, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special service and luncheon on Sun., Sept. 14. The church, a piece of East Texas history, sits along Highway 204.
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Cheers! Well done!
Congratulations to the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer, our Ghanaian fellowship led by evangelist pastor Ebenezer Boateng, on receiving a seed grant and officially becoming one of the 1001 New Worshipping Communities! The Church nests at St. John's Presbyterian, Houston, and gathers for worship each Sunday at noon.
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Available: Feasting on the Word volumes
A complete 12-volume set of Feasting on the Word is available to the highest bidder! Contact Tomas Spath, Woodforest Presbyterian, Houston, with your bid. The set is in mint condition and is not being used. Bidding starts today and ends Tues., Sept. 30, at 6:00 p.m. By emailing Tomas you consent to receive emails from him advising you where you stand in the bidding.
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Becoming missional
You are invited to read an article written by Hill Kemp, "What's going on at First Presbyterian, Jasper?" The article can be found on the presbytery website in Our Filing Cabinet in the folder, Articles of General Interest. Thanks, Hill, for your report! Article
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Position openings from Office of General Assembly
The Office of the General Assembly is searching for a Coordinator for Immigration Advocacy and an Associate/Exec Director of the Presbyterian Historical Society. If you know someone who is qualified for either position, please encourage them to apply via Church Leadership Connection or send a resume and cover letter to Loyda P. Aja, Associate Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, PC(USA), 502-569-5430.
Position Descriptions:
Immigration Advocacy Presbyterian Historical Society
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Conversation with Jack Haberer on the "Really Big Issues Facing the Church"
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At the end of September, Jack Haberer will leave his post after 9 years serving as the editor of the Presbyterian Outlook. Join Jack in a 90-minute webinar on Tues., Sept. 23, at 1:00 p.m. (CT) as he considers the state of the PC(USA) today and its prospects for the future.
This webinar is free of charge to all Outlook contributors (those who have made a financial contribution in 2014 and/or contribute when registering). If you have already donated and wish to register, email jblazek@pres-outlook.org.
Information and Registration
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