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In Our Prayers
Friends and family of Dorothy "Dot" Hendrick - Dot died Feb. 26 in Austin. She was the wife of the Rev. John "Pete" Hendrick, former Brazos Presbytery's Executive Presbyter, at the time when Brazos and Gulf Coast presbyteries became New Covenant Presbytery.
(Contact Patricia Brantley for Pete's address.)
RE Jacqueline Chambers, Pinecrest Presbyterian, Houston - health concerns
The memorial service for Marjorie Kilgore, Mary Marcotte's mother, will be Thurs., Mar. 5, 1:00 p.m., at San Pedro Presbyterian in San Antonio. Mary is the Associate General Presbyter of New Covenant Presbytery.
This week, pray for the congregations listed here:
Trinity Presbyterian, Post Neches
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Quick Links
PRESBYTERY MEETING
Sat., March 21
St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston
Connections
Presbytery Website
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Reminder!
Young Adult Weekend at Camp Cho-Yeh
Mar. 27-29
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Anyone may subscribe to Tuesday Connect through the presbytery website. See the box, "Stay Connected," at the bottom of the homepage
Did you know that you can update your email address by clicking the link, "Update Profile/Email," at the
bottom of this e-newsletter.
Copy deadline for each week's Tuesday Connect:
Noon Monday
Send announcements to
Helen Wolf.
Presbytery Center
1110 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-526-2585
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 Daylight Savings Time
Already? Yes! Before going to bed Saturday, turn your clocks ahead one hour. Spring forward with anticipation!
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First Presbyterian Houston vs the Presbytery of New Covenant
On Feb. 27 our General Council approved the pursuit of an appeal of the Summary Judgment decision in the lawsuit with First Presbyterian Church of Houston. Legal expenses for the appeals process and beyond are already covered in the attorney fees we have paid.
The Summary Judgment decision was made Fri., Feb. 17. This was a difficult decision for the council members as they seek to be faithful to Jesus Christ and to do the right thing for the Presbytery of New Covenant. Council members expressed the necessity of our upholding our constitutional responsibility in seeking this appeal. Tax deductible contributions to the presbytery to defray these legal expenses will be gratefully received. A copy of our opposition to the Motion for Summary Judgment and the judge's ruling can be found on the presbytery's website. |
Fresh Elastic for Stretched-out Educators 
If you are a volunteer, paid staff person, teaching elder, or just curious, you are invited to the next gathering of Fresh Elastic for Stretched-out Educators Thurs., Mar. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Presbytery Center. Catalogues and samples of Growing in Grace and Gratitude, a new curriculum for children's ministry, will be distributed.
Lunch will be served, complete with beverage and dessert. This session will be facilitated by folks with a seasoned heart for education. Your RSVP will assist the planning. Please send replies to Anne Wilson by Monday morning, Mar. 16.
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Spring Youth Rally!
All presbytery youth are invited to New Covenant's Spring Youth Rally, Sun., Mar. 22, 10:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Spring Branch Presbyterian, Houston. Don't miss Rodger Nishioka's powerful message. Rodger is Associate Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Seminary and a Youth Ministry guru. He has tremendous gifts for working with young people and a way of preaching that captivates all ages! Afterwards, stay for lunch, games led by PYCC, and a conversation with Rodger. There is no charge to attend. Please contact Caressa Murray by Thurs., Mar. 19 and tell her you are coming and how many you are bringing.
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Prime Timers presents 'St. Paul Speaks'  Senior adults are invited to come hear Paul speak as he would have to members of the first century church in a presentation known now as "performance scripture" Tues., Mar. 17, 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston (Fellowship Hall). When the apostle Paul wrote his letters, only about 5% of the people could read. Believers memorized and recited or performed biblical texts.
There is no charge for the program. Lunch at noon is $9.50. Send checks made out to MDPC Prime Timers to MDPC, 11612 Memorial Dr., Houston 77024. Please make reservations by Wed., Mar. 11. |
Evening of Baroque Sacred Music 
Music at St. Philip Concert Series presents An Evening of Baroque Sacred Music with Ensemble Correnti Sat., Mar. 7, at 7:00 p.m. with a pre-concert introduction at 6:30 p.m. by violinist Carole Marie Harris. This is a rare chance to hear three of Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber's meditative Mystery Sonatas, as well as two of Georg Philipp Telemann's solo soprano Sacred Cantatas and a harpsichord solo. The concert is presented in the sanctuary of St. Philip Presbyterian. No admission charge.
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Needed: church furnishings and sound equipment
Good news! Love Community Vietnamese Fellowship, one of our 1001 New Worshiping Communities, has outgrown its space once again and has moved to 11596 Beechnut, Houston. They gather for worship every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The church is need of chairs, folding tables, TV monitors, sound board, speakers and microphones, musical instruments, a communion table and a pulpit. If you can help with either donated items or cash donations, contact Rev. Hien Nguyen.
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Resources for the marriage debate
In addition to the link in last week's Tuesday Connect about the video series featuring Mark Achtemeier, the following sites are also informative about the marriage debate:
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Highmark member records potentially compromised
A recent cyber attack on Anthem Inc. compromised the data of as many as 80 million Anthem plan members. The Board of Pensions has learned that some Highmark Blue Cross member data on Anthem's systems may also be at risk. This is the version that everyone on the Board of Pensions medical plan uses. Anthem will send a letter by U.S. mail to current and former Highmark members whose data may have been compromised. Anthem will not contact members by phone or email and will not request credit card or Social Security numbers. Benefits Plan members with questions may contact Anthem's website and read their Frequently Asked Questions.
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Conversations about hard topics
How do we host multiple voices in powerful conversations about hard topics? Join other community-minded people from the Greater Houston region for a dialogue and interactive workshop Fri. and Sat., Mar. 27-28, at First Presbyterian, Houston.
- Fri./Sat. Dialogue and Workshop: $145 (Early Bird: $130)
- Fri., Mar. 27, Dialogue only, 4:15-7:00 p.m. $45 (Early Bird: $35)
- Sat., Mar. 28, Workshop only, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $125 (Early Bird: $120) - lunch served.
Register and purchase tickets by Mar. 10 for the Early Bird Discount.
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