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Events This Week
Youth Worker Gathering: Tues., Apr. 5 from 12-1 p.m. at St. Thomas, 14100 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
Clergy Retreat: Tues., Apr. 5-Wed., Apr. 6 at Camp Allen, Navasota, TX
Healthy Boundaries: Tues., Apr. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian, 2216 Avenue H, Bay City, TX 77414 - rsvp to Patricia Brantley
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In Our Prayers
Rev. Keatan King, Associate Pastor of St. Philip, Houston and Rev. Dr. Nathan Carlin, Associate Professor, McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics, McGovern Medical School - Praise and blessings on their Apr. 2 marriage
Rev. Jim Birchfield, First, Houston - Jim will have sinus surgery on Tues.
Friends and Family of RE Vernon Whitney, ChristChurch, Bellaire - Vernon died on Mar. 24.
Rev. Steve Thorney, HR - Steve is recovering from a broken hip.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
- Rev. Victor Dindot, Navasota
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Celebrate Life! Workshop Series
"Celebrate Life!" is a special 5-week series of workshops that deal with end-of-life issues. Sundays, Apr. 10-May 1 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at Spring Branch Presbyterian, 1215 Campbell Rd, Houston. Come to
one or all of these informative and practical workshops:
Apr. 10: Dealing With Medical Decisions
Apr. 17: Putting Your Legal Affairs In Order
Apr. 24: Care Issues & Options
May 1: Burial & Funeral Options
More information at www.springbranchpres.org/celebrate-life-2/
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Anthem Debut - Apr. 10
 Webster Presbyterian's Faith Choir, Carol Bells and instrumentalists will be presenting "God of Grace and Glory" by Joseph Martin. This anthem was commissioned by Webster Presbyterian to commemorate the life and ministry of Virginia and Kenneth Jones. It will be presented Sun., Apr. 10 during the 11:15 a.m. worship service (201 W NASA Road One, Webster TX). There will also be music in the service that was written by Kenneth Jones.
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Connections Deadline - Apr. 12
The May-June issue of The Presbytery of New Covenant's Connections newsletter will be out at the end of the month. We'd love to hear how you are engaging your communities. Please submit articles and events by next Tues., Apr. 12 to Theodora Pounds, Editor.
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PW Spring Gathering - Apr. 16 
Registration Deadline is Apr. 9
Presbyterian Women (PW) of New Covenant and of Atascocita Presbyterian Church invite ALL WOMEN to the Spring Gathering on Sat., Apr. 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Atascocita Presbyterian Church (19426 Atasca Oaks Dr, Humble, TX 77346). Details about mission opportunities, schedule, registration, meals, and child care can be found on the Presbytery's website.
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The Messiahs of Israel - Apr. 18-19
Education Beyond the Walls at Austin Seminary
As Jews and Christians in an interfaith dialogue, we will look at a time in the Second Temple period when messianic expectations were high and writers captured these hopes and expectations in varied ways. We will wonder together about the hopes of contemporary Jews and Christians for a messiah, a messianic age and a transformed world. Mon. Apr., 18 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Tues., Apr. 19 8:30 a.m.- 4:00.p.m. at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 100 East 27th Street, Austin, 78705. Find out more here. |
 Presbyterian Leadership Forum - Apr. 25-26
The Presbyterian Church in a Changing Landscape: The Synod of the Sun will host a Leadership Forum on Apr. 25-26 (12 p.m. to 12 p.m.) at the Presbyterian Mission Center in Irving, TX. Greg Smith, Assoc. Dir. of Religion Research at Pew Research Center, will present their latest survey: Religious Landscape Study. All are invited to participate. The cost is $20 for meals and $45 for accommodations (double occupancy/per night). Following the presentation, we will reflect on the data, discuss its implications, and seek creative ways for congregations and presbyteries to reach all generations with the gospel. Register here. |
Now Hiring: Part-Time Church Assistant
Spring Branch Presbyterian, Houston is looking for a part-time Church Assistant (20-25 hours a week). Pay will be $14 per hour, and social media and computer skills needed. Please forward resume with skills noted to lu@dikeman.net.
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Designated Associate Pastor - Florida
Eastminster Presbyterian, a 530-member and growing church, located on the East Coast of Florida in Indialantic, is seeking applicants for the position of Designated Associate Pastor. This is a full-time position with benefits and a two-year renewable term. Applicants should have passions for and backgrounds in: worship leadership; children, youth and family ministry; outreach; pastoral care; and technology. Experience in a growing church and musical ability are highly valued. Applications may be sent to timnapc@gmail.com. Website is epcfl.org and Facebook is epcflorida.
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Clinical Pastoral Education Program at Baylor St. Luke's
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is offering a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program for ordained individuals and qualified laypersons seeking to improve their spiritual care skills for hospital and congregational ministry. This part-time internship runs from Jul. 11-Jan. 5 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursdays (with video conferencing option) and 7 hrs/week clinical ministry and two on-call 12-hour weekend shifts per month. There is an online option for participants who live considerable distances from the Medical Center. The clinical setting consists of Baylor St. Luke's and Texas Children's Hospital. Application deadline is April 30. More information is available here.
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Clinical Pastoral Education Program at MD Anderson
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is offering an evening Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program for ministers, pastors, and lay persons who are interested in professional education and development. This part-time evening internship runs from Sept. 1-Jan. 31 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays with 20 hrs/week clinical ministry. Application deadline is July 15. More information is available here.
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