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In Our Prayers
TE Larry Spencer (HR) - stent surgery last Friday. Larry and Lucille are now living in Dallas.
RE Patty Tremble (Webster Presbyterian) - Patty's mother died Nov. 9 in Tennessee.
TE Ryan Kim, Associate Pastor at Korean Central, Houston - Ryan's mother died recently in South Korea, Ryan serves on presbytery's Committee for Preparation for Ministry.
Family and friends of RE Mark Steven Wright - Mark died Nov. 8. He was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian, College Station.
RE Richard Knapik, First Presbyterian, Bay City - Richard has been at St. Luke's hospital since Oct. 15. Richard is Clerk of Session at the church.
Emmy and TE Doug Harper (HR) - Emmy is in Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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Save the Date!
Christmas
Open House!
Thurs., Dec. 4
Presbytery Center
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Quick Links
Youth Conclaves
Connections
Nov/Dec Issue
Presbytery Website
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Helen Wolf.
Presbytery Center
1110 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-526-2585
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 Evangelism can't be our focus! We must not stop sharing the good news, but here's the deal, here's the wonderful thing: evangelism gets done along the way as you do discipleship. The great commission is just about going to disciple the nations and you know what happens...as you disciple them, evangelism takes place, because it's done in the context of discipleship.Alan Hirsch
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'APCE Advocate' now online!
Check out some great ideas and resources for both classic and innovative adult church education found in the APCE Advocate. Stretch your thinking about ways to challenge and energize the adults you encounter in new ways. You'll find articles in the Winter 2014 issue on spiritual direction, working with adults with special needs, setting up a comprehensive adult education program, and much more.
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Watch for Postlude!
A report on the Nov. 15 presbytery meeting will be published next week in the publication, Postlude. This publication will be sent to the meeting's commissioners, posted on the presbytery website, and linked in next week's Tuesday Connect. Thanks to our friends at Indian Presbyterian, Livingston, for your gracious hospitality!
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Last opportunity in 2014 for Session Records Review
There is one more opportunity in 2014 to attend a Session Records Review. It will be held Sat., Nov. 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the Presbytery Center. Parking is available behind the building. Contact Lynn Hargrove to register.
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Prayers for those participating in New Beginnings 
Teams from John Knox, First Rosenberg, Oaks, Alden Bridge, First Texas City, Westminster Houston will gather for training Jan. 23 and 24 to build on their assessment reports to create next steps for congregational renewal. New Beginnings is a congregational diagnostic and transformation coaching process of the PC(USA). Please keep these congregations in your prayers.
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 Christian concert coming up in Sugar Land On Fri., Nov. 21, Christian Musician and Ventriloquist Brent Vernon will offer a special program at First Presbyterian, Sugar Land. Nursery care will be available. For more information call the church office at 281-240-3195. |
Living Gift Market at St. John's
The 25th annual Living Gift Market at St. John's Presbyterian, Houston, will be held Sun., Nov. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This market is unique because it offers affordable, socially responsible, and handcrafted gifts for the entire family - just in time for the holiday season. The participating organizations are all involved in providing services which meet human needs in real ways.
Giving generously to improve lives expresses the true meaning of Christmas. You may want to consider making donations in honor of family members and friends in lieu of traditional commercial gifts. Delicious homemade soup will be served. Booths include: 10,000 Villages, Heifer International Project, Delicious Peace Coffee, Anchor House Ministry, Living Waters for the World, and Houston Seafarer's Ministry . . . just to name a few. |
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Available: choir robes
First Presbyterian, Livingston, has 20 adult blue choir robes to give to any group/church that needs them. Contact the church (936-327-8381). The church is located at 910 N Washington in Livingston.
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One mule, a garden well, a family of chickens, a treadle pump 
These are among the many gifts you can give through Presbyterian Mission Giving Catalog.
Millions around the world face daily struggles to access food, clean drinking water, and shelter. Your gifts make a difference throughout the world. And they make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Upon checking out, a card will be mailed to you for each item ordered. And a printable certificate of gift will be sent to the email address you provide. These can be tucked into the cards you receive and given as gifts, symbolizing God's boundless love.
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Worldwide Giving Day
We have a day for giving thanks; we have 2 days for getting deals. Now, we have #Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Join other Presbyterians and participate in the 3rd annual #GivingTuesday, Tues., Dec. 2, in support of mission and ministry at home and around the world.
The Presbyterian Mission Exchange makes it easy to do all of your online giving in one place. Operated by the Presbyterian Foundation, donors can use the site to make online gifts via debit or credit card or electronic funds transfer to any PC(USA) congregation, to special offerings, and to dozens of Presbyterian-related mission organization. Be part of a this celebration of a new tradition of generosity! Learn more
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