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In Our Prayers
Chuck Johnson, St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston - continuing health concerns.
The families of those who died as a result of the shooting at a Navy recruiting building and a Marine Reserve Center in Tennessee.
The Alexander family - Valeri Alexander wife of Bruce, daughter of TE John and RE Eleanor, sister-in-law to TE Paul and TE Connie has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Family and friends of RE Rubye Everettt (Pinecrest Presbyterian, Houston) Rubye died July 20. She was a former member of University Presbyterian, Houston. She served the presbytery as a Presbytery Moderator, Chair of Presbytery's Racial/Multicultural Committee, and a Presbytery PW Enabler.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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Reminder!
Discussion of
Amendment 14F
(Marriage)
with Rev. Dr. Paul Hooker
Wed., July 22
Spring Branch Presbyterian
6:30 p.m.
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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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What will the children study? 
Is your church still making curriculum choices for children for the new program year beginning in the Fall? Grace and Gratitude is the all new children's curriculum developed by and for our denomination. It takes the place of We Believe resources and is rooted in the foundation of Presbyterian Identity where God's grace and our gratitude are the heartbeat of our faith, life, and worship.
While Grace and Gratitude samplers and scope and sequence charts are available online, the Resource Center at the Presbytery Center has just received sample copies of the fall quarter curriculum for multi-age (5-10; ages 3-5; ages 5-7, and ages 8-10). These materials may not be checked out, but are available for review in the Resource Center. For additional information, contact Mary Marcotte.
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Summer lecture series at St. Philip Presbyterian
On Sat. and Sun., Aug. 8 and 9, St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston, will welcome Dr. Robert Dykstra, Professor of Pastoral Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, for their Summer Lecture Series. The title of his theme will be "Little Ways that Encourage Good Fortune."
The weekend event will include two sessions on Saturday with lunch, a Saturday evening gathering for Young Adults (20s and 30s), and a gathering in the Sunday School hour for the Youth (Jr. and Sr. Highs). Dr. Dykstra will preach at both worship services (8:30 and 11:00 a.m.) on Sun., Aug. 9. Register and more information
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Congratulations!
Sandra Lopez, presbytery's Assistant for Finance and Administration, was certified with an additional 50 hours of study at the recent conference for Administrative Personnel Association. The Mission of APA is to offer opportunities for professional development and personal growth for those called by God to serve as support staff of the PC(USA).
This mission is accomplished by providing continuing education events for certification and occasions for fellowship, worship, and spiritual nurture at both national and regional meetings as well as seminary-sponsored training events. More information about APA
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Communication of the Heart
Don't miss watching the video of TE David Wells talking about "Meaningful Conversation with Seafarers." A great way to understand just why and what this ministry is about! David is one of presbytery's Seafarers Chaplains.
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Women's conference at Montreat 
Visit beautiful Montreat Conference Center Oct. 5-8 with other women from New Covenant. Encounter God through relationships, renewal, recreation, and rest! Montreat is nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just east of Asheville, NC - truly a place set apart! Housing will be in the newly renovated Assembly Inn. In addition to meeting the Montreat staff and touring the conference center and surrounding area, there will be a discussion of Richard Rohr's book, Falling Upward.
Questions: contact Mary Ann Thomas (713-594-1872) or Sara Jean Jackson (713-201-5510).
Register by Tues., Sept. 1: $210 for double occupancy and $330 for single occupancy. This fee includes lodging for 3 nights and 6 meals.
More details and online registration
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The following Vision Initiative Grants ($56,977) have been approved by General Council:
Music Event, Westminster Presbyterian, Galveston - $3000
Faithful Alternatives to Divestment from Fossil Fuel, Synod project - $5000
Bible Thumpers, First Presbyterian Wharton - $5295
Peace Beyond Understanding, First Presbyterian, Jasper - $5000
Presbytery Task Force on Mental Health - $5000
Congregational 360 Program, St Paul Presbyterian - $7000
Community Garden, Spring Branch Presbyterian - $2500
Student Outreach, United Campus Ministries Aggieland - $6000
Reframe program, First Presbyterian Angleton - $1000
Communication & Advertising, Heritage Presbyterian - $6000
Young Music Ministry, Heritage Presbyterian - $5500
Austin Seminary Extension Courses, Iglesia Cristiana Latina - $3682
Refugee Children, Hope for the Nations - $2000
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TUNE UP worship band gathering
Worship Bands, Praise Teams, Directors of Music, and Pastors are invited to the third annual Tune Up, a worship band gathering Sat., Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Westbury United Methodist Church, 5200 Willowbend, Houston. This multi-denominational training event is an opportunity for contemporary worship musicians to learn and grow with specific learning tracks for worship leaders, vocalists, guitarists (acoustic, electric, and bass), keyboardists, drummers, sound techs, and video techs. Outstanding worship band musicians with broad experience leading and teaching will serve as tract leaders.
Cost is $25 per person or $150 per church with lunch included - there is no limit on the number of church members who may attend for the $150 registration. More information and registration
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Austin Seminary Alumni Gathering at the Big Tent
Following dinner on Fri., July 31, at the Big Tent event, alumni and friends of Austin Seminary will gather at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture on the campus of U. of Tennessee from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. for dessert, drinks, and access to displays. RSVP to Sharon Sandberg by Tues., July 28. (512-404-4886).
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