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In Our Prayers
A group of 15 (10 Presbyterians and 5 Jews) will depart Sat., Nov. 1, on the Presbyterian/ Jewish Dialogue trip to Israel. They will return Nov. 8.
Bruce and TE Tracy Williams (Member-at-Large) - Bruce is recovering from hip replacement surgery on Oct. 21. He is now in physical rehab in Webster.
RE Kathy Nobles, First Presbyterian, Livingston - Kathy is dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
RE Sharon Darden, Pinecrest Presbyterian, Houston, and family - Sharon's niece, Tanya Atkinson, had a heart attack Oct. 23. Sharon is Coordinator for Committee on Ministry and Preparation for Ministry.
General Presbyter Mike and Ellie Cole, Clear Lake Presbyterian, Houston - recurrence of Ellie's cancer.
TE Ok-Kee, Korean Young Nak Presbyterian, Houston - hospitalized in Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.
TE Eid Abdelmassih, Hope International Fellowship (Arabic), Houston - possibility of receiving a new treatment for Hepatitis C.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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Save the Date!
Church Officer Enrichment
Jan. 30-31
Keynote presentation by
Dr. Cynthia Rigby
"Being Reformed in the 21st Century"
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 We are not built for mountains and dawns and artistic affinities; they are for moments of inspiration - that is all. We are built for the valley, for the ordinary stuff of life; this is where we have to prove our mettle.
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Daylight Saving time ends!
Daylight Saving time ends Sun., Nov. 2. Be sure to change your clocks back one hour ("fall back") before going to bed Saturday night!
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Presbytery welcomes...
All new pastors and lay employees of the past year are invited to the Presbytery Center Wed., Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Chapel worship, an orientation to the presbytery, and a lunch in their honor have been planned to welcome these church professionals and provide them an opportunity to get to know other new colleagues in the presbytery. RSVP Patricia Brantley (713-526-2585).
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CONCLAVES 2015!
Conclaves are 2 fun, faith-filled retreat weekends for Presbyterian youth groups, led by our Presbytery's Youth Connection Council (PYCC). Middle and high school youth and adult advisors (21 & older; ratio 1 adult: 5 youth) will gather at Camp Cho-Yeh & Conference Center Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-Mar. 1. Make plans now! Cost: $130/person (includes lodging, meals, a Christian concert, and conference t-shirt) Registration deadline is Mon., Jan. 20. Information Packet and Registration will soon be posted on the presbytery website.
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Harp of Many Colors
Nationally known harpist, Louise Trotter, presents "Harp of Many Colors" on two harps Tues., Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston. Enjoy music from Broadway, pop, jazz, ragtime, plus a "Name That Tune" contest for prizes! Presented by MDPC Prime Timers, a senior adult fellowship group of Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston. Lunch ($9.50) follows the program. Please RSVP by Wed., Nov. 12, by contacting Carol Ann Shipp (281-627-2596).
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Looking for a location
Korean Central Presbyterian, Houston, is hosting a group of musicians, Clear Sound Harmonica Ensemble, which will be visiting Houston in January 2015. These harmonica musicians come from a school for handicapped youths in South Korea. Although physically handicapped, all members are enthusiastic musicians who have passion to bring warmth to the world through music. They are looking for a place to perform in Houston. Do you have any suggestions? There are no financial obligations or ticket sales. They are willing to perform outdoors as well as inside. Contact Ryan C. G. Kim.
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 Save the dates!
Dinner Dialogues - Share a meal with people of different faiths and learn about what unites us! Thurs., Nov. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Zarathustri Heritage and Cultural Center, 8787 West Airport Blvd. Register
Preparing Your House of Worship - In collaboration with other local partners, Interfaith Ministries is presenting a workshop on how to prepare your house of worship to respond to an emergency Sat., Nov. 15, 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. at El-Farouq Islamic Center, 1207 Conrad Saur Dr. 77043. Register
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Special opportunity for New Covenant youth
High school youth from our presbytery are being offered the unique opportunity to learn where and how faith and politics intersect, and how to participate as responsible citizens in the legislative process. A trip to Washington, D.C., July 11-17, is open to 20 youth at a cost of $1555/person (all inclusive). Participants will spend 7 days and 6 nights exploring our nation's capital. Reserve your space now! A $500 deposit is required.
For more information, contact TE Cassandra Dahnke (713-444-1254) or TE Tomas Spath, Parish Associate (281-782-4454, Woodforest Presbyterian Church, Houston.
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