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In Our Prayers
Family and friends of RE Samuel Johnson Goodlow
- Samuel died Nov. 16. He was a longtime member at Pinecrest Presbyterian, elder, and trustee.
Family and friends of Lloyd "Earl" Sheffield. Jr. - Earl, son of RE Lloyd and Joan Sheffield, died Nov, 28. A memorial service will be held today at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Presbyterian, Houston.
Family and friends of Elias Ramirez, San Pablo+Trinity Presbyterian, Houston - Elias died Nov. 28. A memorial service will be held Wed., Dec. 3, 10:00 a.m., at the church, 7000 Lawndale, Houston. Elias served on the Evangelism & Church Growth Committee of the presbytery and acted as a translator for the presbytery.
Family and friends of Johanna Schweers, Peace Presbyterian, Pearland - Johanna died Nov. 20. A memorial service will be held Wed., Dec. 3, 11:00 a.m. (visitation at 10:00 a.m.) at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 Broadway, Pearland. Johanna's husband John is a Ruling Elder and treasurer of the church. Daughter Olivia serves on the Presbyterian Youth Connection Council (PYCC).
Family and friends of Pi Shih - the 104 year-old mother of RE Fu Chin Kuo (First Presbyterian, Houston) died Nov. 5 in Taiwan.
Family and friends of Mary Seidel, First Presbyterian, Houston - Mary died Nov. 21. Mary's husband Chuck is a Ruling Elder at the church.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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 Jesus did not command us to "develop" leaders. He commanded us to make "disciples." The world "develops" leaders, the Church "disciples" them. The two are not the same.Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Cost of Discipleship
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 Advent is about preparing to welcome the birth of God's son into our lives. When the world overwhelms us with demands, let us be reminded of what our true priorities should be. We ask God to help us keep our eyes on him and to focus our energies on bringing about justice and peace, which are signs of the kingdom here on earth. |
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 Midweek Advent Worship
St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston, is offering Advent worship services at 12 noon on Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10, and 17. The services of Word and Sacrament include the texts and tunes of the season, with particular emphasis on the psalms and the prophets. At 12:30 a simple lunch is available for $5. Everyone is welcome! Information
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Reminders!
Copy deadline for articles for the Jan/Feb Connections newsletter is Wed., Dec. 3. Send articles/photos to
Helen Wolf.
'Christmas on the Bayou,' Presbytery's Christmas Open House, is Thurs., Dec. 4, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Presbytery Center.
Read Postlude, the post-presbytery meeting report.
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The Jones Family Singers
All are invited to Coffee House Live at St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Houston;Thurs., Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. Guest artists will be The Jones Family Singers, who have been tearing up churches and festivals alike for over two decades. This Pentecostal family band and gospel group plays R&B/funk with lyrics of praise, five-part harmony vocals, and a full rhythm section. The band's notorious fervor will provide a musical night to remember! "Nobody's making records like this anymore." For more information, please contact Pete Owens.
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Live Nativity at St. Luke's
Set aside the evening of Wed., Dec. 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m. to take a break from the busyness of the season and come to the manger at the Live Nativity at St. Luke's Presbyterian, Houston. Re-enactments will take place at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. accompanied by narration, choir, and carol singing. The people of St. Luke's set the scene at the manger and live nativity animals make a return appearance for the 7th year.
Refreshments will be served as we share Christmas joy with our friends and neighbors!
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Job opening: accompanist
Southminster Presbyterian, Missouri City/Sugar Land, is seeking a highly skilled, part-time pianist/accompanist who can begin work in January. This individual will provide music for the church and choirs, working cooperatively with the Chancel Choir director, pastors, and other music ministries of the church. Playing piano is required; ability to play organ preferred (or willingness/ability to learn). Job description
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Helpful resources for Advent and Christmas
Christian Educators are committed to networking and sharing resources! SCRAPCE is the regional expression of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators. Here is a newsletter that provides information and helpful links to resources for Advent and Christmas, curriculum, and more.
Be sure to notice on page 5 of the newsletter the Lenten practices "in a Ziploc bag" with instructions that will give you a head start on planning for the new year!
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Have a passion for medical mission? 
Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) is looking ahead and planning mission trips for 2015 and 2016. While the purpose of these trips is to serve the needs of our partners, one consistent outcome is that God does a great work in both trip participants and partners as we work together and build relationships. The end result is that in partnership, everyone wins, everyone grows, and God is glorified. Dates are subject to change, depending on confirmation from the partner. Teams are kept small (12 and under), so get your name on the list early to make sure you don't miss out.
2015-2016 schedule
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