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In Our Prayers
TE Richard Kleiman, HR - Richard suffered a heart attack in early September.
TE Rachel Poysky and family- Rachel's mother died a few weeks ago. Rachel is the Children's Ministries Director at Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston.
TE Eid El Sharony Abdelmassih, Arabic Fellowship - continuing health concerns
RE Eileen Moore and husband, St. Paul Presbyterian, Houston - Bob's continuing health concerns
TE Pat Clark, HR - Pat broke her arm while visiting kids and grandchildren in Chicago.
TE Calvin Koomey, HR, and family - Calvin's brother, Winston Koomey, died Sept. 15 in Houston.
Friends of James Frank Overton - Frank died Sept. 17. He served for many years as Executive Administrator for First Presbyterian, Houston.
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This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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Reminder!
Last call: NOON TODAY!
Vibrant Faith Ministries Event
Thurs., Oct. 2
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Spring Branch Presbyterian
Contact Mary Marcotte
Save the Date!
Youth Conclaves
Camp Cho-Yeh
Feb 20-22 and Feb 27-Mar 1
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 Being a "Christian" (a word used only three times in the New Testament) is not Jesus' goal for his people. But the making of a community of revolutionary followers or "disciples" - a word used nearly three hundred times in the New Testament - seems to be exactly the goal. The church must return to these roots. The church must become a way of life, an alternative lifestyle, a counter-community of Christ-followers. - Ronnie McBrayer, The Jesus Tribe: Following Christ in the Land of the Empire
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Human Trafficking: Ever wonder what YOU can do about it?
Come to Webster Presbyterian Sat., Oct. 4. WPC is hosting its second annual concert to benefit Free the Captives, an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking, particularly of girls in Houston. Poet and artist Anya Ezhevskaya will give readings from her children's book, which will be illustrated by live performances. One or two of Anya's performance art paintings will be auctioned off at the concert. Tickets (18 and older, $10; 8 to 18, $5; under 8 free) will be on sale at the door, which opens at 6:15 for a 7:00 p.m. start time. All proceeds will go to Free the Captives. Make checks payable to WPC, with "FtC" on the memo line.
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 Connecting with their community!
The congregation of First Presbyterian, Wharton, has been commended by the Wharton ISD Board of Trustees & Administration for their effort in initiating a literacy effort, Tiger Tales Bookmobile, for children in the Wharton community and also for their generous monetary donation to purchase books. Congratulations, Wharton! |
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 Concert for Peace
The Music at St. Philip Concert Series presents the 7th annual Concert for Peace on Sat., Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. The theme for this year's concert is "It is our faith that calls us to peacemaking." The featured musicians are the Apollo Chamber Players and Alicia Chew, Soprano. Music includes Sorrow Song and Jubilee by Grammy award-winning composer Libby Larsen, plus spirituals, folk songs, and works by American composers and Czech composer Antonin Dvoř�k.
The concert at St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston, is open to the public and is not ticketed. An offering will be received in support of humanitarian efforts of the PC(USA) and the Music at St. Philip Concert Series.
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Please complete the survey
Watch for an emailed survey invitation around Oct. 1 from the PC(USA) to congregations on "The Confirmation Project." This is the first step in a Lilly Foundation study that seeks to learn the extent to which confirmation and equivalent practices in 5 Protestant denominations in the U.S. are effective for strengthening discipleship in youth. By filling out the survey, you can help the research team better understand the depth, breadth, and effectiveness of confirmation in the PC(USA).
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 'At the Corner Of' conference
Interested in the Missional Church and expanding your vision of your church neighborhood as a mission field? Ecclesia Church, 1100 Elder St. (north and west of downtown Houston) is hosting a free Missional Church Conference Oct. 16-17.
Dr. Craig Van Gelder will speak about Missional Living on Thursday evening, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and on Friday 12:00-4:00 p.m. a panel of 14 people, who are doing their best to live missionally at their different corners of Houston, will answer questions. Join the conversation! Details and Registration
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Spiritual gathering for men
All men are invited by Interfaith Ministries to attend their first Men's Gathering on Thurs., Oct. 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Men of all faiths will gather together to strengthen the bonds of interfaith appreciation, respect, and friendship at Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut St, Houston, for a meal, prayer, and dialogue under the sukkah. Presentation by Rabbi Steven Morgen and dialogue facilitated by TE Greg Han. Cost: $10.
Register
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 Coming soon to a theater near you!
Presbyterian World Mission encourages congregations to host an event with discussion about the movie, "The Good Lie." The movie, which opens in theaters Oct. 3, focuses on the Lost Boys who were orphaned by the brutal civil war in Sudan, beginning in 1983. Fifteen years later, a humanitarian effort would bring 3600 lost boys, as well as girls, to America. The movie, which stars Reese Witherspoon alongside Sudanese actors and children of war, provides an opportunity to invite your congregation and your community to see and share a vivid reenactment of life in Sudan. The movie is rated PG-13 because of some scenes of violence.
Discussion Guide and more information
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