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In Our Prayers
Rev. Dr. Joan Gray - Joan's mother died Apr. 13 at age 88. Joan was elected as Moderator of the PC(USA) in 2006. She is currently serving on the faculty at Columbia Theological Seminary.
Family and friends of RE Edwin Battise, Indian Presbyterian, Livingston - Edwin died Apr. 14. He was Chairman of the Tribal Elders and served the church as a deacon, elder, and clerk of session. A memorial service was held Apr. 16.
RE Jo Mullendore (St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Houston) and family - Bill Mullendore, Jo's husband, died Apr. 16. He was a longtime member of the church.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
- Juan Marcos Presbyterian, Houston
- Ilgreia Presbiterianan Brasilerira NCD, Houston
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Save the Date!
Fresh Elastic for Stretched-Out Educators
Thurs., May 21
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Presbytery Center
Reminder!
Grant applications due
Thurs., Apr. 30
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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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Register for next Treasurers Workshop
Bookkeepers and business administrators, as well as church treasurers, will find Treasurers Workshops quite informative and helpful. The next opportunity will be Sat., May 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian, Wharton. Register with Forbes Baker by Wed., May 6.
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Lunch and Learn: reVision
Bring your lunch and come learn about reVision Wed., May 6, 12:00 p.m. at a Lunch and Learn session at the Presbytery Center. Charles Rotramel of reVision, a program that works with at-risk youth, will talk about the innovative partnership in the Spring Branch School District (and other places, too) that connects kids on the edge with trained mentors, professional outreach workers, weekly support groups, and academic support.
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New Connections published!
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Needed: digital projector and laptop
Same need as previously requested but with new contact! A digital projector and a laptop computer are needed for use by the Middle Eastern Fellowship worshipping at St. Thomas, Presbyterian, Houston. If you can help, contact Mike Cole.
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16 tickets left for Chris Tomlin concert!
Snatch yours up before they are gone! Chris Tomlin will be in concert on Sat., Apr. 25, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cynthia Mitchell Woodlands Pavilion. Tickets are $25, on the lawn. Woodlands Community Presbyterian is hosting a cookout before the concert at 4:00 p.m. Contact Caressa Murray if you are interested. (281-798-5993).
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God and Science 
If you are interested in exploring the dance between religion and science, this class might be for you! Webster Presbyterian is offering a short, intriguing course, "Belief in God in an Age of Science," on Thursdays, April 23-May 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. to be led by Rev. Dr. Keith Uffman, Head of Staff. The class will explore the key ideas of John C. Polkinghorne, the 2002 recipient of the Templeton Award for Science and Religion. This event is free and offered to the community. For more details, call 281-332-1251.
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Position opening: Preschool Director
The preschool program at Alden Bridge Presbyterian, The Woodlands, has an immediate opening for a Director of Preschool. They are looking for an individual who is passionate about his/her relationship with Jesus and who has a genuine love for children and seeing them grow in the love of God. Send resume to the Pastor Craig Wood, 7575 Alden Bridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77382. Call for email: 936-321-3298.
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 'Healing the Brokenness'You are invited to join Christian leaders from across racial, socioeconomic, and denominational lines for a time of fellowship and learning during lunch on Mon., Apr. 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., the Victual Event Room, 3814 Lyons Ave. at Pannel, Houston. The speaker will be Dr. Tom Bergler, who will speak on "Cultivating a Congregational Culture of Spiritual Maturity." Tom's book, The Juvenilization of American Christianity, won an award of merit from Christianity Today. Donation: $20 ($5 for students). RSVP before Fri., Apr. 24, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Harvey Clemons Jr., Pastor. (713-224-0052). Flyer |
Register now for Women's Conference at Mo-Ranch
Be surrounded by old and new friends while experiencing fellowship, inspiration, worship, and renewal at a women's conference at Mo-Ranch. Conference I is May 26-28 and Conference II is May 29-31. Plan to stay after or arrive early for the Bible Study Conference May 28-29 with keynote speaker, Rev. Judy R. Fletcher, author of the 2015-2016 Horizons Bible Study. Cost varies, depending upon housing ($185-$382). Information and Registration |
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