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Presbytery of New Covenant News June 14, 2016
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WANTED: Fireproof, Lockable, File Cabinet
The Presbyterian Service Center is in need of one fireproof, lockable, file cabinet. Please contact Mary Currie at revdocmom@att.net to arrange for a donation.
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Montrose Street Reach Ministry
Every Wednesday evening, the Montrose Street Reach Ministry and volunteers seek to instill Christian values and give practical assistance to s treet kids and older homeless. This outreach occurs in the Presbytery of New Covenant parking lot at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006. If you would like to learn more about this ministry and how you can support it, check out the new video on their website at www.montrosestreetreach.com.
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PC(USA) Planning Calendars are Available
This 19-month calendar contains many planning aids for pastors and other church leaders, including lectionary for Sundays and special days, liturgical days, liturgical colors, resource information for PC(USA) programmatic emphases, updated synod, presbytery and Presbyterian Mission Agency staff directories, and color foldout synod/presbytery and world maps. Limited copies are available for $10.00 each from Patricia Brantley at pbrantley@pbyofnewcovenant.org. More can be ordered here.
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Events This Week
Connections Article Submission Deadline: Tues., June 14 at 12 p.m.
Fresh Elastic for Stretched Out Educators: Thurs., June 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Presbytery Center, 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston TX 77006
General Assembly: Sat., June 18 through Sat., June 25 in Portland, OR
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General Assembly - June 18-25
Commissioners and advisory delegates from all 171 PC(USA) presbyteries, along with other participants and observers from around the world, will converge on the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) in downtown Portland for celebrations, deliberations, and inspirations in support of the denomination's biennial gathering. Hosted by the Presbytery of the Cascades and united under the theme "The Hope in Our Calling" from Ephesians 1:18, the General Assembly will include rich worship services, the election of the Moderator, action on a plethora of overtures, and much more. View the proposed docket. More information can be found at: http://oga.pcusa.org/section/ga/222nd-general-assembly-2016.
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Presbytery Meeting - July 16
The next stated meeting of the Presbytery of New Covenant is Sat., July 16 at Orange, First at 902 W Green Ave, Orange, TX 77630. Materials for each meeting are posted on the presbytery's website two weeks prior to the meeting.
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ART@MO - July 17-22
Art. Recreation. Theology. at Mo-Ranch (ART@MO) is a relaxing and inspiring time to create art with a community of fellow artists while experiencing fellowship, recreation, worship, and renewal. Mornings are spent in class and the afternoon is open for working on projects, learning new skills through mini-classes, or simply enjoying beautiful Mo-Ranch. This is a family-friendly conference with entertainment for all ages. Child care is available during morning courses. Register here. Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX.
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TUNE UP Worship Band Gathering - Aug. 20
You and your church musicians are invited to the 4th annual TUNE UP worship band gathering on Sat., Aug. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church at 4600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77401. This event is an opportunity for contemporary worship musicians to learn and grow with specific learning tracks for worship leaders, pastors, vocalists, guitarists, keyboardists, percussionists, sound techs, and video techs. There also be sessions on worship design, live streaming of worship, music theory, and electric guitar for the non-guitarist. The cost is $25 per person or $150 per church with lunch included. Learn more and register at tuneupgathering.org.
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Website News
Vacation Bible School and Summer Fun
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Presbytery of New Covenant youth and advisors - Forty-eight people from six churches are on the youth mission trip to New Orleans this week.
General Assembly commissioners and attendees - We pray for travel mercies and prayerful discernment.
J.D. Houlihan (son of Cindy Houlihan, Office Manager at Houston, Pines) - J.D. is waiting to regain access to his property and belongings that under water in Simonton, TX.
Flooding Victims - We pray for those recovering from flooding and for waiting insurance adjustments.
Friends and Family of Doracas Taylor Battise Bullock (Livingston, Indian) - Dorcas died on June 7. She was an ordained deacon and a tribal member of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
- Rev. Steve Kerr retired in Beaumont
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Did you know that you can update your email address by clicking the link, "Update Profile/Email," at the bottom of this e-newsletter.
Copy deadline for next week's Tuesday Connect: Noon Monday. Send announcements to Theodora Pounds.
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The Presbytery of New Covenant, 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
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