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Presbytery of New Covenant News April 26, 2016
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Check out our new mobile-device friendly lay out of Tuesday Connect, debuting this week!
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Events This Week
Fiesta in Aggieland: Sat., Apr. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Friends Congregational Church, 2200 Southwood Dr, College Station, TX 77845.
Holocaust March of Remembrance: Sun., May 1 at ChristChurch, 5001 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401. Opening service from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., followed by a march to Brith Shalom synagogue at 4610 Bellaire Blvd, with commemoration at 3:00 p.m.
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Announcements
Houston Flood Update
Through Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, networks of congregations are coordinating together to maximize the efforts of volunteers and resources. If you're wondering how your church can help, this site is regularly updated with needs and resources: www.imgh.org/disaster/houston-interfaith-disaster-response-alliance-hidra. Also, the Methodists are piloting a neighborhood canvassing operation that will need help, but for now to to support their testing efforts, supplies of boxes (appropriate for moving), packing tape, water bottles and packaged snacks (for the work crews) are needed and can be sent to Cypress UMC, 13403 Cypress N Houston, 77429. If you need assistance, please contact Megan Dosher Hansen, Presbytery's appointed coordinator with HIDRA, at megateer@gmail.com.
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Wanted: Director of Christian Education
Hope Presbyterian Church ( 11512 Olson Dr, Austin, TX 78750) is looking for a full-time Director of Christian Education. Applications are being accepted through May 20 with an anticipated start date of Aug. 1. Click here for the job details.
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Free Refrigerator Available
Something chilly for the coming hot summer months! Houston, St. Philip has a large 2-door refrigerator that is not being used regularly. It keeps food at 40� F or a little lower. You would need to pick it up and move it to your location. It does need new seals for the doors. Call Chuck Johnson at 713-898-7006 for info and more details. |
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All Star Award
Congratulations to the Communications Coordinator at Houston, St. John's! Pam Tedeschi has been recognized for her leadership and attention in publishing The Epistle, St. John's weekly church email newsletter. The Epistle has received an award as one of the top 10% of all email newsletters on the Constant Contact platform. It is in the top 10% of all emails in terms of open rate of the subscribers and in the top 53% of the All Star group. In fact, The Epistle is a multiple-year recipient of the All Star top achievers group.
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Upcoming Events
Rev. Dr. Virgil Wood - May 1
Sermon: When Love Is The Answer, What Is The Question?
The Rev. Dr. Wood will preach on Sun., May 1, at 9:15 a.m. at Pearland, First (2930 E Broadway, Pearland, TX 77588). He was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s friend and marched alongside him in pursuit of racial equality. Dr. Wood has committed much of his life's work to the struggle for economic, educational and spiritual development among the nation's disadvantaged. He retired from active pastoral ministry in 2005 and became a resident of Pearland. He will also lead the Pastor's Bible study at Wed., May 4, at 6:30 p.m.
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Beethoven and Bernstein Unite for Peace - May 1
Two of what are considered their greatest masterworks, the Ninth Symphony of Beethoven and MASS by Bernstein, will be paired in a concert featuring the combined forces of the Sanctuary Choir and Soloists of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church (MDPC), the Kinkaid School Concert Choir (Cindy Harrison, director), and a professional orchestra. This free concert, open to all, is Sun., May 1, at 6 p.m. at Houston, Memorial Drive (11612 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77024).
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Houston Baroque Concert - May 1
Music at St. Philip Concert Series presents Houston Baroque in concert on Sun., May 1, at 6:00 p.m., Buxtehude: Cantatas and Solo Organ Works. The concert takes place in the sanctuary at Houston, St. Philip (4807 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77056). Admission is free; an offering will be received. There is plenty of free parking at the church.
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Youth Worker Gathering - May 3
A colleague group for Youth Workers (paid staff or volunteer) meets the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for our next gathering on May 3, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Houston, St. Thomas (14100 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079). Bring a lunch and come ready to share ideas, discuss struggles, and fellowship with some amazing people! Contact Caressa Murray with any questions at 281-798-5993 or cmurray@pbyofnewcovenant.org.
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Website News
Presbytery Meeting Resources
Audio files from the Mar. 19, Stated Presbytery Meeting are now available on the presbytery's website. You can listen to Rev. Mike Cole's State of the Presbytery address and Rev. Jan Edmiston's keynote talk on "What Breaks God's Heart in Your Neighborhood?". If you'd like a copy of Jan's slides, please contact Mary Marcotte at mmarcotte@pbyofnewcovenant.org.
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In Our Prayers
Sally Lichtenwalter - The Woodlands Community and former member of Presbytery committees - Sally had emergency surgery last week to have a pacemaker installed.
Kim Shrull - Volunteer Coordinator of Christian Education at Sugar Land, First - Kim's mother-in-law, Jean Shrull, died last week.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
- Houston, Rev. Shun Chi Wang
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The Presbytery of New Covenant, 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
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