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Events This Week
presents Dr. Joshua Ralston: Tues., Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at
St. Philip Presbyterian at 4807 San Felipe, Houston
Sew Much Love: Sat., Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian at 2727 North Loop 336 West, Conroe
Youth Worker Gathering: Tues., Mar. 1 at 12 p.m. at Memorial Drive Presbyterian at 11612 Memorial Dr, Houston
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In Our Prayers
Family and Friends of Rev. Sherman Wilson, Honorably Retired - Sherman died on Oct. 8, 2015.
Catherine Henry - mother of Ruling Elder (RE) David McKelroy - Catherine is recovering from double by-pass surgery. David is the Clerk of Session at Gulf Prairie Presbyterian (Jones Creek).
Family and Friends of Martha Jayne Little Pace: Jayne died on Feb. 7. She was an early member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian (Houston) and offered her home for worship before the original Church building was completed.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
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Theodora Pounds.
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 Communications and Special Worship Services
Please send a list of your special Lent, Holy Week, and Easter services to Theodora Pounds at Presbytery. We'd like to compile a comprehensive inventory for the website.
Also, if your church as a newsletter (print or electronic), please add Theodora to your distribution list. She may be reached at tpounds@pybofnewcovenant.org and 713-526-2585 ext. 203.
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Annual Statistical Reports - Due Mar. 4
Many thanks to the clerks (and their helpers) who have submitted their 2015 Annual Statistical Reports. If you have not submitted your information yet, please contact Lynn Hargrove. The deadline is Fri., Mar. 4.
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Pilgrimage Through Loss - Mar. 4 
When grief radically confronts the people we care for, how do we walk with them on their pilgrimage through loss? Join Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in partnership with the UT-Austin School of Social Work and Hospice for this conference on Fri., Mar. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The cost is $60 and includes lunch.
For more details and to register, click here. |
POP Rodeo Event - Mar. 4
Prayers Of the People (POP) invites you and your young adult group(s) to "POP'S Rodeo" on Fri., Mar. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Nouveau Antique Art Bar (2913 Main St., Houston). St. John's Fire food truck will be present and events include a special demonstration by Edet Okon, as seen on the Food Network's "Cake Wars," and a special presentation of Young Professionals Awards! There will also be a silent auction with prizes from Blue Ridge Ranch, the Houston Texans, and more!
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Eroica Trio - Mar. 4 
Northwoods Presbyterian (3320 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston) annual concert series presents the Eroica Trio on Fri., Mar. 4 at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $30 and can be purchased at northwoodsconcertseries.com/.
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Juan Marcos 50th Anniversary - Mar. 6
Juan Marcos Presbyterian (3600 Fulton, Houston) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sun., Mar. 6. All are invited to the luncheon that will be held after morning Worship. RSVP to Esther Ruth Flores at 713-240-7733.
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Piano Available 
If your small church could use a Baldwin piano in good condition, please contact Joanne Hunter at 713-461-9425 or whhhouston@aol.com. You will need to be able to move the piano before April 1 and provide a receipt for tax purposes.
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Vision Initiative and Social Justice Grants
This year $55,000 is available for Vision Initiative Grants and $10,000 for Social Justice Grants, and applications for both are being accepted through April 30.
Vision Initiative Grants are designed to enhance progress to the Vision and sustain the Mission of the Presbytery. Social Justice Grants are, per the fund's donor, to "be used for social justice issues, particularly for issues concerning equality and inclusion of all persons regardless of sexual orientation."
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Presbytery Leadership Event Resources
Materials from the Feb. 6 Leadership Enrichment Event are available. Rev. Paul Hooker's presentation, "What Do We Mean When We Say 'Church'?" is on the Presbytery's website and you may request a copy of Rev. Karl Travis' keynote presentation, "These Kids Today! How The Confirmation Class Is Going to Change Your Church, and For the Better" from Mary Marcotte at mmarcotte@pbyofnewcovenant.org. |
Presbyterian Ministries Publishing Catalog
 Looking for that nice thick shiny catalog of Presbyterian curriculum and resources? You won't find it in your physical mailbox. Congregational Ministries Publishing has moved to an online catalog: presbyterianmission.org/ministries/catalog.
All of your resources are in one place, featuring "one-touch click" for ordering or more information. Resources are available in English, Spanish, Korean, and for the visually impaired and the catalog is downloadable and printable. Order online through the catalog, at pcusastore.com, or by phone at 800-533-4371.
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