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In Our Prayers
Family and friends of RE Bill Fogleman - Bill died recently. He was a member of Bellaire Presbyterian and Westminster Presbyterian, Houston. His daughter, RE Joyce Fogleman, is a member of First Presbyterian, Sugar Land. A memorial service will be held Sat., Jan. 24, 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian, Sugar Land.
Family and friends of Pastor Ebenezer Boateng - Ebenezer is the leader of the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer NWC*, Houston. Ebenezer's mother, Mary Boateng, died Jan. 10 in Ghana.
The congregation of First Presbyterian, Galveston - as they celebrate the past and future of the church on the occasion of its 175th Anniversary Jan. 17-18.
*New Worshiping Community
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here:
- St. James Presbyterian, LaPorte
- Faith Presbyterian, Pasadena
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Conclaves are just around the corner!
Conclaves are fun, faith-filled weekends (Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-Mar. 1) for middle and high school youth. Held at Camp Cho-Yeh, these weekends enable youth to grow closer to God and connect with other young people from all over our presbytery! The deadline to register is Tues., Jan. 20. Registration is online through Camp Cho-Yeh.
Conclaves Registration Packet Conclaves flyer
Donations needed for Conclaves Mission Project 
At Presbytery's Youth Conclaves retreats, youth and adult participants will engage in a hands-on mission project to benefit Project Linus, a non-profit organization that provides homemade blankets to children in need. Youth and adults at Conclaves will cut, tie, and create blankets so these children will know they are wrapped in God's love.
Donations of fleece fabric in 2 yard increments or monetary gifts are needed. Fabric can be dropped off at the presbytery office (1110 Lovett Blvd. 77006) or call to arrange a pickup (713-526-2585). Monetary donations can be sent to the presbytery office, attention Caressa Murray. Please make checks payable to "Presbytery of New Covenant," and write "Conclaves - Project Linus" in the memo line. All donations are needed by Fri., Feb. 13. Mission Project flyer
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Not just for Treasurers
RE Forbes Baker, Director of Business Affairs and Finance, will conduct a Treasurers Workshop Sat., Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian, Lufkin. This workshop is open to all treasurers, pastors, chairs of finance committees, and church administrators. Come learn about the latest changes in the Board of Pension medical benefits and dues for 2015. Come meet other treasurers and exchange ideas about what works and doesn't work for each of them. Contact Forbes to let him know how many will be coming from your church so that enough hand-outs will be available.
Stated Clerk Lynn Hargrove will also conduct a Session Records Reviews for Clerks of Session on the same day and at the same location, so you might want to consider carpooling with your Clerk of Session.
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 Free Immunization Clinic
On Tues., Jan. 20, 4:00-6:30 p.m. St. Thomas Presbyterian, Houston, and Caring for Children's Foundation Care Van Program will provide free immunizations for children aged 2 months through 18 years. This clinic will also have flu shots for children. To receive immunizations, a parent or guardian must be present and needs to bring the child's immunization record. The child must be "Texas Vaccine for Children" eligible (be enrolled in Medicaid, or have no insurance, or have insurance that does not cover vaccines - CHIP insured are not eligible). More information
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Looking for a roommate
Rev. Callie Candee, who is serving as chaplain at St Luke's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, is looking for a roommate. Contact her via phone 979-219-2434 or email.
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PAM Professionals Conference
Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and Second Presbyterian, Louisville, KY, will host the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) Professionals Conference Jan. 29-31. This conference for small and not-so-small congregations will explore ideas for worship and music in small congregations. Faculty includes Gradye Parsons, MaryAnn McKibben Dana, Chip Andrus, Eric Myers, Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez, Christine Hong, Janet Davis, David Gambrell, and Doodle Harris. More information |
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Mid-Winter Lectures at Austin Seminary 
Register now for three days of inspiration, ignited by reflections by Beverly Gaventa, Jack Haberer, and Kimberly Long. Dynamic worship will be led by Paul Roberts, president of Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. For the latest in biblical thought and to connect with colleagues in ministry, plan now to attend Austin's Seminary's 2015 Mid-Winter Lectures, Feb. 2-4. Deadline to register is Jan. 20. General Presbyter Mike Cole will be among the 2015 Distinguished Service recipients. Information and registration
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 Interfaith Ministries Dinner Dialogues
Dinner Dialogues, hosted by families of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will take place Thurs., Feb. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Houston-area Mormon families will open their homes to share a meal with you and others of different faiths. Each dinner will be guided by a trained moderator who will provide a safe space to learn how local Mormons practice their faith and to gain an appreciation of our similarities and differences. Register now before the event sells out! More Information Register |
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