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In Our Prayers
Family and friends of TE Douglas Brown Finch, HR - Doug died Dec. 8. A memorial service was held Dec. 12 at First Presbyterian, Seguin. Doug formerly served in New Covenant as pastor of Timber Ridge Presbyterian (now Alden Bridge Presbyterian, The Woodlands.)
RE Libby Stapleton, First Presbyterian, Lufkin - Libby has foot surgery scheduled for Dec. 22. Libby is the clerk of session at the church.
TE Harrison Taylor and family - Harrison's former wife, Ann Taylor, died Dec. 3. Harrison was a former pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Beaumont. A celebration of Ann's life will be held Fri., Dec 19, 2:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian, Kerrville.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
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 There is still a need for those of us nestled deep within the Christian bubble to look beyond the status quo and critically assess the degree to which we are really living biblically.Francis Chan
Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
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 Advent - Watching and waiting... For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulders;
And His name shall be called
Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God,
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Christmas schedule at Presbytery Center
The Presbytery Center will be open the week of Christmas Mon., Tues. and Fri. - and closed Wed. and Thurs. The following week, offices will be open Mon. and Tues. Dec 29 and 30 - and closed Wed - Fri., Dec. 31. and Jan. 1-2. The entire staff wishes each of you a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Service of the Longest Night
On Sun., Dec. 21, at 5:00 p.m., St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston, will offer a service of hope and healing on the longest night. This service is for those who struggle to find joy in this season because of sorrow or loss. In word and song and light, we bear witness to the presence of Christ, even amidst the darkness of these days. For those who wish, the service includes an opportunity to be anointed with oil and to receive a blessing through the laying on of hands.
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 A musical celebration of Christmas
The Houston Masterworks Choir, under the direction of
Artistic Director and Conductor Tom Jaber, will present a concert Mon., Dec. 22, 7:00 p.m. at St. John's Presbyterian, Houston. The concert is free and all are invited!
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 Newsletter for Hispanic Women
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Check out what United Campus Ministry in Aggieland has been up to this semester. Here's the Winter 2014 Newsletter. Presbyterian Campus Ministries are increasingly sustained through the generosity of individuals. Consider supporting the spiritual growth of students with your giving this season. To support the ministry of UCM in Aggieland, visit http://aggieucm.org/donate/. TE Katherine Hester Doehring is the Campus Pastor/Executive Director.
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An Evening of Conversation
You are invited to attend a conversation with Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and Rabbi David Rosen Mon., Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston. They will be discussing many different issues, including the historic document, Nostra Aetate, that transformed interfaith relations, particularly Catholic/Jewish relations, after it was passed by the Second Vatican Council 50 years ago. Additional conversation will be about current global issues facing Catholics, Jews, and the interfaith community. Flyer RSVP by Thurs., Jan. 8.
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About the unaccompanied minors...
In August 2014, a group of concerned faith leaders gathered at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IMGH) to better understand the issues surrounding the news stories regarding an influx of unaccompanied minors and others crossing into Texas from Central America via Mexico.
TE Helen Deleon and General Presbyter Mike Cole participated in this interfaith coalition to address the problems in Houston. Interfaith Disaster Response Alliance (HIDRA) determined to establish a fund of resources to be made available to schools and/or not-for-profit social service agencies for the purpose of filling unmet needs of Central American child migrants and their caregivers. Read about the Plan.
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