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Events This Week
Youth Worker Gathering: Tues., Mar. 1 at 12 p.m. at Memorial Drive Presbyterian at 11612 Memorial Dr, Houston
Church Annual Statistical Reports: Due Fri., Mar. 4
POP Rodeo Event: Fri., Mar. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Nouveau Antique Art Bar at 2913 Main St., Houston
Juan Marcos Presbyterian Church 50th Anniversary: Sun., Mar. 6 after morning Worship service at 3600 Fulton St., Houston
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In Our Prayers
Friends and Family of Rev. Rob Coffman - Brother of Rev. Stewart Coffman, General Presbyter Emeritus of Presbytery of New Covenant - Rob died on Jan. 27. He was a retired minister of Chicago Presbytery.
Rev. Hien Nguyen - Love Vietnamese Community (NWC) - Hien is traveling to Vietnam to be with his mother who is very ill.
Friends and Family of Becky Coe - First Presbyterian, Bay City - Wife of Ruling Elder Jim Coe - Becky died on Feb. 20.
Rev. Scott Harbison - St. Luke's, Houston - Scott has been sick for more than ten days and has been admitted to the hospital.
Friends and Family of Debbi Kilgore - Sister-in-law of Mary Marcotte, Associate General Presbyter - Debbi died on Feb. 29.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
- Juan Marcos, Houston - celebrating their 50th anniversary this weekend
- First Presbyterian, Silsbee
- Rev. Larry Spencer, Dallas
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Organist Wanted 
First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land is seeking an ORGANIST. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Fred Seay at fseay@fpcsl.org or 281-240-3195.
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Soup Suppers and Worship - Mar. 2
Faith Presbyterian (3900 N Main, Baytown) is holding Wednesday night Soup Suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. followed by an evening service at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday through Mar. 16.
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Science and Christianity Lecture - Mar. 3
Religion and Public Mental Health
The Religion and Public Life Program at Rice University and St. Andrew's (Houston) are sponsoring a conversation about resources and best practices for addressing mental health. Dr. Warren Kinghorn and Pastor Juanita Rasmus will speak about their experiences as researcher and pastor, respectively. Kinghorn is Assoc. Research Professor of Psychiatry and Pastoral and Moral Theology at Duke Divinity School and Staff Psychiatrist at Durham VA Medical Center. Rasmus is Senior Pastor at St. John's Downtown Church, Houston. This event will be held on Thurs., Mar. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Warren Family Center at St. Andrew's (5308 Buffalo Speedway, Houston). For more information, click here.
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 First Presbyterian, Brazoria Celebrations - Mar. 12
The First Presbyterian Church of Brazoria invites you to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their sanctuary and the retirement of their pastor, The Rev. Dr. Debbie Measells, after 30 years of service, at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Mar. 12 at 310 S. Virginia Street, Brazoria, Texas. Lunch will be served following the service. RSVP to Ginny Raska at 979-798-1628.
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Healthy Boundaries - Mar. 17 and Apr. 12
Healthy Boundaries will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thurs., Mar. 17 at The Presbytery Center (1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006) and again on Tues., Apr. 12 at First Presbyterian (2216 Ave. H, Bay City, TX 77414). Please plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. for registration and a light breakfast. Class will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please RSVP to Patricia Brantley at brantley@pbyofnewcovenant.org and include whether you would like lunch provided (bring $10) or will supply your own and specify which date/location. Contact Helen DeLeon with questions at 281-415-5855. There will be three additional offerings through July for this pastor-required training.
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Save the Date: Presbytery Meeting - Mar. 19
The next called Presbytery meeting will be on Sat., Mar. 19 at First Presbyterian (2727 N. Loop 336 W., Conroe). More information including a link to materials will be available in next week's Tuesday Connect. Register your Ruling Elder Commissioners with Lynn Hargrove. |
 Save the Date: Mental Health Symposium - Apr. 23
All members and clergy of The Presbytery of New Covenant and any faith organization or church are invited to attend this free symposium on Sat., Apr. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (5308 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77005). The Committee of Congregational Resources is sponsoring this event and more information is available from Charlotte Kibler at 281-744-0171 or charwk@juno.com. Register here.
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Mo Ranch College Connection - May 16-20
 After your semester ends and before summer jobs and opportunities fill your days, come to Mo-Ranch for College Connection! Relax in the Texas Hill Country, make new friends and experience thought-provoking keynote presentations, small groups, music worship and fellowship. College Connection invites rising sophomores through recent college graduates to attend. Conference Rate: $385 (includes meals, tuition and lodging); Commuter Rate: $230 (excludes breakfast and lodging, includes lunch, dinner and tuition). Registration is open at www.moranch.org/attend. Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024.
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March-April CONNECTIONS is now available
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 Communications and Special Worship Services
Please send a list of your special Lent, Holy Week, and Easter services as well as church newsletters to Theodora Pounds at Presbytery. We'd like to compile a comprehensive inventory for the website. Please note the correct email address is tpounds@pbyofnewcovenant.org.
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