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Events This Week
Healthy Boundaries: Tues., Apr. 12 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian, 2216 Avenue H, Bay City, TX 77414
The Messiahs of Israel: Mon., Apr. 18 from 6-9 p.m. and Tues., Apr. 19 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Austin Seminary, 100 East 27th St, Austin, TX 78705
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In Our Prayers
Friends and Family of Irene Coulter - Gulf Prairie Presbyterian, Jones Creek - Irene died on Apr. 4 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Friends and Family of Emily Harper - Wife of Rev. Doug Harper, Pastor Emeritus of St. Andrew's, Houston - Emily died on Apr. 9.
Rev. Dr. Ben Stewart - Seafarers' Center - Ben will be having prostate surgery on Apr. 14 and will be out of commission for six weeks.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
- Rev. BJ Cannon, Sugar Land
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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 TODAY to Theodora Pounds, Editor.
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Cybersecurity Lunch and Learn - Apr. 13
What if terrorists invaded your cyberspace? ISIS and other extremist groups are adept at using social media, and they could appear in your inbox, on your child's social media platform, or hack into your website. How often does this happen and what if it happens to you or someone you love? How do you respond and protect yourself from a terrorist in cyberspace? The Anti-Defamation League will have Houston Police Department experts provide answers. Wed., Apr. 13 from 12-1:15 p.m. at Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, 801 Bering, Houston, TX 77057. A box lunch and vital information will be provided. Register for this free event here.
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 Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services Luncheon - Apr. 21
Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services (PCHAS) provides Christ-centered care for children and families in need through their seven unique programs. Everyone is invited to attend this year's free fundraising and information luncheon on Thurs., Apr. 21 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027. For details or to make a reservation, please contact Sarah Cleary at sarah.cleary@pchas.org by Fri., Apr.18.
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Aggieland Fiesta - Apr. 30
 The second annual banquet celebrating and supporting United Campus Ministry (UCM) in Aggieland will be Sat., Apr. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Friends Congregational Church, 2200 Southwood Drive, College Station, TX 77845. Enjoy a night of celebrating God's presence in the lives of college students. For more information and registration, go to aggieucm.org/fiesta-in-aggieland. UCM Aggieland is a campus ministry of PC(USA) and United Church of Christ at Texas A&M & Blinn.
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Preaching Pastors' Conference - May 2-4
The Presbytery of Sacramento Pastoral Support Committee will host this popular conference in collaboration with Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center on the shores of Lake Tahoe, May 2-4. Rev. Kang Yup Na, an Associate Professor of Religion at Westminster College (New Wilmington, PA), will lead the retreat. One of the important "methods" of preparing ourselves for seeing and hearing God's Word afresh, especially those beloved and familiar parts of the Bible we know all too well, is to indeed follow Yoda's Zen-Exodus lesson, "You must unlearn what you have learned." Click here for registration.
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Faith in Practice Women's Luncheon - May 5
Come and listen to life-changing stories from wonderful guest speakers and browse through the Guatemalan Mercado. Thurs., May 5 at Hotel Zaza, 5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005. Mercado opens at 10:30 a.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Be part of the life changing mission of Faith In Practice. Reserve your tickets and tables today at faithinpractice.org/womensluncheon
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 Healing Conference with Rev. Mike Endicott - May 6-8
Rev. Mike Endicott, an Anglican priest from Cwmbran, Wales and Founder of the Order of Jacob's Well, will lead a Healing Conference at First Presbyterian, 2930 E Broadway, Pearland TX 77588. Fri., May 6 from 7-9 p.m. (dinner at 6 p.m.) and Sat., May 7 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. There will be a Celtic Healing Service on Sat., May 7 from 7-9 p.m. He will preach on Sun., May 8 at 9:15 a.m. and lecture and respond to questions at 11 a.m. More information can be found at pearlandpres.com. Rev. Endicott will also be at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Houston on other dates.
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Contextual Bible Study - May 10
Austin Seminary is taking theological education "on the road" in this new series of short seminars taught by their faculty. "Contextual Bible Study: Taking those Seminary Tools Back to the Local Church" is a free public lecture by Dr. Margaret Aymer on Tues., May 10 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at St. Philip Presbyterian, 4807 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77056. Contemporary American life presents problems for which it is hard figure out Christian responses. Contextual Bible Study ties the work of studying the Bible together in community with the work of discipleship, living out the call of God on our lives. This workshop will equip participants to create contextual Bible studies, equipping their communities to live out the discipleship circle of praxis: see, reflect, act. Register here.
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 Presbytery Meeting Hosts Wanted for 2017
Would your congregation be interested in hosting one of the three stated presbytery meetings next year? If so, please contact Lynn Hargrove to find out more or to volunteer.
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