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In Our Prayers
TE Doug, HR, and Emmy Harper - Emmy is in mid-level care at Eagle Trace.
Family and friends of RE Charles "Chuck" Everett, St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Houston - Chuck died Nov. 26. A memorial service will be held Mon., Dec. 14, 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew's, 5308 Buffalo Speedway.
Candidate Kay Atchison, Memorial Drive PC - Kay's mother died Nov. 29, at age 96.
Proud grandmother RE Anna Marion and family - King Royce Kotchavar was born Nov. 24. Anna serves as worship leader for St. Luke's Presbyterian, Cleveland, and as the facilitator for the discernment team at Waverly.
The congregation and staff of Westminster Presbyterian, Galveston (see story to the right.)
Family and friends of RE Jeannette Marshall - Jeannette, member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston, died Dec. 3.
Family and friends of RE Charles Purdy - Charles, member of St. Stephen Presbyterian, Houston, died Nov. 3.
Rev. Albert Rhiew, minister of Community Outreach at Pathways Church of Houston - continuing healing for his father who had a brain aneurysm recently and is recovering in Los Angeles.
This week, please pray for the congregations listed here.
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 Fire at Westminster Presbyterian, Galveston The sanctuary building of Westminster Presbyterian, Galveston caught fire Wed., Dec. 2. It was an arson fire in the foyer of the sanctuary building. No one was injured, but the sanctuary sustained significant damage. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance was on site over the weekend to help them with the next steps.
Members of the local ministerial alliance have offered assistance, including the local rabbi who offered the use of the synagogue for Christmas Eve services. If you wish to communicate with Westminster's pastor, TE Melissa Krabbe, here is her email. The church is located at 5127 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551-9141, if you wish to send cards or notes of encouragement. |
See you Thursday!
That is, at the Presbytery's Christmas Open House Thurs., Dec. 10, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m . at the Presbytery Center! Additional neighborhood parking will be available on Kroger's back parking lot, facing Yoakum. Do not park in the lot behind Half Price Books. Street parking is limited because of neighborhood construction.
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 Live Nativity St. Luke's Presbyterian, Houston, is once again sharing a Live Nativity with the community. They view this as an opportunity to share this special evening with their neighbors. You are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and return to the manger. Re-enactments will take place at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. tomorrow evening, Dec. 9. Refreshments will be ready for you when you arrive! |
 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance helps Syrian refugees Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the Office of the General Assembly PC(USA), implores us to "choose welcome, not fear" in his statement on the Syrian refugees. You may help the humanitarian response for Syrian refugees with contributions through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA). Account DR000081. More information
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Faith Presbyterian hosts new counseling ministry
Faith Presbyterian, Baytown, now offers its neighbors an additional service in the form of onsite professional counseling. Every Thursday afternoon, a licensed therapist from Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers in Houston is available to talk to anyone struggling with grief, anxiety, a mental-illness diagnosis, or similar life challenges.
Interface-Samaritan charges on a sliding scale to ensure that anyone, regardless of income, can be helped to realize the potential for a full and productive life. Believing that physical, mental, and spiritual health are interdependent, Interface treats mind, body, and spirit. For an appointment or more information, contact frontdesk@interface-samaritan.com or 832/779-4357.
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 Summer job openings at Mo Ranch! Spend your summer at Mo-Ranch! Young people are needed to serve in all areas of Mo-Ranch from summer camp counselors to groundskeepers and housekeepers to bookstore attendants and lifeguards. Are you interested? Follow this link and read about summer staff expectations, jobs, and how to apply. Deadline for applications is Jan. 31, 2016. |
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