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In Our Prayers
RE Johnna Cormier (Trinity Presbyterian, Post Neches) and family - continuing health concerns for the family members who are recovering from severe injuries resulting from a car crash in San Antonio. Family members are hospitalized in several cities, increasing the difficulties of the situation.
Justin and Stacey Williams, First Presbyterian, Sugar Land - Addison Claire Williams was born Aug. 28. Stacey serves as Director of Youth Ministries at the church.
Patricia Brantley and family - Patricia's sister, Cheryl Laws, is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Cheryl is a nurse supervisor for St. Luke's hospital and is also a school nurse for Bastian Elementary. Patricia is the Receptionist and Database Coordinator for the presbytery.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
- First Presbyterian, Dickinson
- Emmanuel Presbyterian, Galveston
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Celebrating Christian education and lifelong faith formation
Honor children, youth, adults, and the leaders who nurture their faith by planning celebrations of Christian education throughout the year, starting with a commissioning service or renewal of baptism in worship this fall.
You can find prayers, liturgies, and suggestions for recognizing milestones for a lifetime on this Presbyterian Mission page. Also, on the left side of this same page, be sure to click "Discover Best Practices" and then choose the Relevant tab.
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Mark your calendars now!
The next presbytery meeting will be held Sat., Nov. 21, at St. John's Presbyterian, Houston.
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 It's time to celebrate! Three years ago Heritage Presbyterian, Houston, sold its property on Highway 6. Since then, services have been held in the Towne Lake subdivision at the Heritage Lodge. Two years ago, the church purchased a 7+ acre tract of land and began making plans for a new church building. And since March 2015, they have been involved in a capital campaign to raise the down payment on construction of a multi-purpose building (Phase 1).
As Heritage's 35th anniversary approaches this fall, the congregation is only $22,000 away from achieving their goal of $200,000. Architectural plans, builder, relationships in their new community, and - of course! - their community of faith are all in place! Heritage Presbyterian wants to share this celebration with everyone in the New Covenant community. Help them achieve and surpass their goal and watch for announcements about the 35th anniversary celebration! More information |
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| | Rev. Dr. Virgil Wood with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King |
Guest preacher at First Presbyterian, Pearland
All are invited to hear Dr. Virgil Wood preach at First Presbyterian, Pearland, Sun., Sept 27, at 9:15 a.m. Dr. Wood, church leader, educator, and civil rights activist has committed much of his life's work to the struggle for economic, educational, and spiritual development among the nation's disadvantaged. He served with Martin Luther King, Jr. as a member of his National Executive Board of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for the last ten years of Dr. King's life and work. He coordinated the State of Virginia in the Historic March on Washington in 1963.
A pastor for over 50 years in the states of Virginia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Dr. Wood retired from active Pastoral Ministry and became a resident of Pearland. Virgil Wood Bio
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Come to a special celebration!
First Presbyterian, Galveston, invites you to attend the Dedication Concert of the Dr. Edward and Sally Futch Memorial Organ and the Estelle Greenwalt Console Sun., Sept. 13, at 3:00 p.m. This historic Hook & Hastings pipe organ has been restored and expanded by A. E. Schleuter Organ Builders and will be celebrated with a concert featuring instrumentalists, choir, and 5 organists - seven years to the day it was rendered silent by Hurricane Ike.
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Fall schedule for Adult Plus program
First Presbyterian, Houston, offers Adult Enrichment programs every other Thursday from Sept. to May, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This long-running senior adult church program offers a seated lunch, live programs, and a variety of activities.
The Fall Schedule:
Sept. 17 - Musical Favorites through the Years
Oct. 1 - Songs Just for You!
Oct. 15 - Familiar Broadway Songs
Nov. 5 - Leelee and the RetroNouveau Band
Nov.19 - Giving Thanks in Songs and Hymns
Dec. 3 - Examining the Political Landscape
Dec. 17 - Christmas Past and Present
Reserve your spot by the Monday before by calling 713-620-6525.
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The Music at St. Philip Concert Series will open the fall season with a recital presented by Patrick A. Scott, organist, Sun., Sept. 20, at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Scott is quickly becoming one of the nation's prominent young organists, having been awarded the first prize as well as the audience prize in the American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Improvisation. Dr. Scott has appeared in concert throughout the United States, as well as in France, Prague, Austria, and Great Britain. At St. Philip Presbyterian, Houston, Dr. Scott will include an improvised symphony based on submitted themes as part of his program. Admission is free; an offering will be received.
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 Conference for youth workers
REFOCUS, a 3-day conference to be held Mon.-Wed., Oct. 5-7, at Austin Theological Seminary in Austin, is designed for people who lead and work with youth in a Presbyterian congregational setting. REFOCUS provides youth workers time to learn, fellowship, and worship, and to nurture their call as a youth worker. Encourage the adults who work with youth in your church to attend this event.
The cost ($105) includes registration, lodging, and most meals.
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