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In Our Prayers
RE Chuck Johnson, St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston - health concerns
Heritage Presbyterian, Houston - the congregation is beginning a capital campaign, "Legacy of Love," to raise funds to begin construction on a new church home. More information
RE Dr. Jacqueline Chambers, Pinecrest Presbyterian, Houston - continuing health concerns. Jackie is the Choir Director at the church.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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Reminder!
Fresh Elastic for Stretched-out Educators
Thurs., May 21
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Presbytery Center
Register by Monday morning, May 18
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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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Reminder of Called Presbytery Meeting 
The purpose of the called Presbytery Meeting, Tues., May 19, noon, at John Knox Presbyterian, Houston, is to vote on the dismissal of Windwood Presbyterian, Houston, to the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO). Commissioners should print and complete the Registration Form prior to the meeting. No pre-registration is necessary. Feel free to bring a lunch or to join others at a nearby restaurant after the meeting.
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Resources available at your fingertips
Hope4CE - Launched by APCE Educator of the Year and Columbia Theological Seminary Professor Dr. Kathy Dawson, this is her gift to those of us passionate about Christian formation. Articles appear (mostly daily), written by a number of wise and thoughtful practitioners, and frequently provide links to helpful forms, book lists, and planning tools. Either follow the blog or 'like' on Facebook. |
 Weekday Ministries Conference
This popular 3-day conference will be held Aug. 3-5 at the Marriott Houston Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr., Houston. The conference provides a continuing education opportunity for teachers and directors in church-related weekday early childhood programs that will enhance their abilities to nurture and educate the children entrusted to their care.
Well-known keynote speakers in the field of early childhood development begin each day, followed by a wide variety of workshops in all of the core areas recognized by the Texas Early Care and Education Career Development system. CEUs are available. Early Bird Registration ends Fri., June 5.
Conference booklet Registration form |
Position opening: Director of Music Ministry
Woodlands Community Presbyterian seeks a full-time Director of Music Ministry. The Director is a collegial partner with pastors, staff and congregants, lending musical imagination and expertise wherever possible in our life together. The ministry of music intersects and interacts with our other ministries as we strive to live into our professed identity as "An Inclusive Church Family, Loving, Sharing, and Serving Christ." Deadline for application is Fri., May 15.
The job is also listed on the Presbyterian Association of Musicians website.
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 Greetings from the Presbyterian Historical Society!
Is your congregation planning to celebrate Heritage Sunday on Sun., May 24? To assist, the Presbyterian Historical Society has created a downloadable bulletin insert
for use by your church. This year, we are commemorating "Faith in God," Abraham Lincoln's funeral sermon preached by Presbyterian pastor Rev. Phineas Gurley, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate and the first pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian in Washington D.C.
From preserving your history, to accessing historical records, to learning more about the heritage of American Presbyterianism, there is a lot to explore at www.history.pcusa.org!
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 Shiro Presbyterian update
The sound of chainsaws once again fills the air in Grimes County where clean-up is progressing. Shiro Presbyterian's steeple, which was toppled by recent storms, has been delivered to the dump and a substantial cover has been installed over the hole in the roof. The congregation has reached a unanimous decision to replace the steeple with a structure resembling the church's original bell tower, more of a square tower like a traditional Scottish church. (see photo)
The congregation worshiped together last Sunday, giving thanks that no one was hurt. "We are grateful for your prayers, words of comfort and concern, and our connectional system with the recommendations and referrals you have sent,"says TE Gayle Grubbs. In addition to friends and colleagues who contacted the church, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance called the morning after the storm to offer assistance.
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