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Events This Week
Ash Wednesday: Feb. 10
Connections submission deadline: Feb. 10
Great APCE Share: Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Presbytery Center, 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston
Healthy Boundaries: Feb. 11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian, 2525 N Gessner Dr, Houston
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In Our Prayers
For the family and friends of
Ruling Elder (RE) Tim Wingfield, First Presbyterian, Wharton - Tim was ordained a ruling elder, Class of 2018, on Jan. 10 and died on Jan. 12.
RE James Hooper and family, Pinecrest Presbyterian, Houston and member of Committee on Ministry - James' sister, Chris Carter, died on Feb. 4.
Members of Grace Taiwan and Formosan Presbyterian Churches whose families have been affected by the earthquake.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
- Rev. Paul Bennett, Houston
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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
Theodora Pounds.
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Copy Deadline for Connections - Feb. 10
Connections is Presbytery of New Covenant's bimonthly publication and contains Presbytery and community news, staff columns, events,
resource reviews, and more. Please submit articles/photos for the
Mar/Apr issue of Connections by Wed., Feb. 10 to Theodora Pounds at tpounds@pbyofnewcovenant.org.
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Muslim-Christian Relations - Feb. 11
Devoted Friends or Subtle Foes? Workshop and Lecture
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Commissions and the University of St. Thomas (UST) Center for Faith and Culture invite you to participate in a workshop on Muslim-Christian relations, presented by Dr. Sandra Keating, Catholic scholar and former member of the Vatican Commission for Religious Relations with Muslims. A free workshop for clergy, religious leaders, parish reps, and laity is Thurs., Feb. 11 from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch is included. A free public lecture is the same day at 7:30 p.m. Both events are in the Scanlan Room of the Jerabeck Center at UST. Free; open to all. For more details, click here. RSVP requested by Feb. 9 at stthom.edu/MuslimChristianRelations.
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Bible Study Discussion (BSD) - Feb. 11
Join BSD this week at Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Houston, as they start the New Testament portion of their current Journey to the Cross. BSD meets weekly with groups for women-only (Thurs. 9:30 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.) and co-ed Wed. 5 p.m. and Sun. mornings. For more information, click here. To register, contact Marcia Davis at mmdavis84@gmail.com.
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 Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference - Feb. 29-Mar. 1
Come to San Antonio for over 35 workshops covering topics such as annual stewardship, planned giving, theology of giving, current trends in stewardship, capital campaigns, and generosity. This conference is a great opportunity for pastors, church leaders, and Presbytery staff to become connected with others, to hear about new best practices around stewardship and generosity, and to become re-energized for the year ahead. For more details on this Presbyterian Stewardship Conference, click here.
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Spring Break at Mo Ranch 
Build your own family spring break in the scenic hill country. You pick the length of stay between Mar. 6-18. P rograms and activities are flexible and tailored to allow you to join in the fun whenever you like, or just kickback, relax and explore the Texas Hill Country on your own schedule. Click here to learn more or go to moranch.org.
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Presbyterian Historical Society of SW
Annual Gathering Mar. 11-12
Come hear four presentations on Presbyterians in Texas by Rev. Jerry Tompkins, Rev. Walker Westerlage, Rev. Robert E. Shelton, Rev. Dan Goldsmith and others at First Presbyterian (Ft. Worth). The gathering begins with dinner Fri. at 6 p.m. Contact Rev. James Currie to rsvp and for more details ( jjcurrie5152@gmail.com).
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Whole Brain Church: Apr. 11-13 
A Continuing Education Event Sponsored by the South Central Region of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (SCRAPCE)
Rev. Dr. Holly Inglis will be the speaker at the Presbyterian Mission Center in Irving, Texas. Holly serves as Associate Pastor for Nurture at Palm Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Beach, FL and is the President-Elect of the APCE. She is the author of Sticky Learning: How Neuroscience Supports Teaching that is Remembered. Hotel reservation deadline is Mar. 10 and event registration deadline is Apr. 1. To register and learn more, click here.
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PW Leaders Quarterly Newsletter
The quarterly newsletter highlights recent news from Presbyterian Women (PW) at the church-wide level. Be among the first to see the new PW: Be Amazed campaign, find the 2016 Birthday Offering order form, 2016-2017 Bible study flier, Healthy Women Healthy Families, highlights from synod and presbytery groups, mission news and ideas, the new Together in Action for Children's Literacy, and lots more. This issue is dated February-April 2016 and reflects news reported through January 31, 2016. Click here to read it.
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Board Connections Newsletter
The "Board Connections" newsletter from the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA) highlights recent news and links to key resources for churches. In the February issue, members, treasurers, and administrators may now view the Tax Year 2015 Edition of Tax Tips for Members & Churches to understand recent tax law changes affecting income tax reporting and filing. Read the newsletter here.
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Presbyterian Outlook Magazine
The Presbyterian Outlook is offering a special, short-term, deeply discounted subscription on this year's General Assembly (GA)-themed magazines. You will receive print and digital magazine Mar. through Aug. (including premium content not available for free online) so you can get ready for GA, read a summary of actions taken, and be given tools to interpret those actions to others. Ten issues for 9.95 (a $50.00 value).
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