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Presbytery of New Covenant News July 12, 2016
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Hotel for Saturday's Presbytery Meeting
If you're attending this Saturday's Presbytery Meeting in Orange, Texas and are interested in staying overnight, their is a limited number of rooms on a courtesy block at Hampton Inn, 2080 I-10 West, Orange TX 77632. The rate is $114 per night; mention Presbytery of New Covenant. You may make a reservation by calling 409-883-2500.
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There are over 1,000 books and resources culled from pastors' libraries (including Mike Cole's) that are available for give-away at Presbytery Center (1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston TX 77006). Stop by to browse and take!
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CEDEPCA Pastoral Students Partnership Opportunities
New Covenant Presbytery has had a long-standing formal covenant agreement with CEDEPCA, Centro Evangelico de Estudio Pastorales en Centro America (Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America). CEDEPCA has a multi-faceted program in Central America including seminary/pastoral studies program, disaster relief, intercultural encounters, and women's program. The seminary/pastoral studies are courses of study for a certified divinity degree or independent studies for enhancing skills of serving pastors (many without formal education). The seminary currently has approx. 30 full-time students, and the pastoral studies aspect works with more than 90 pastors.
In order to more personally connect New Covenant Presbytery with the outstanding work of CEDPCA, it is proposed that opportunities and methods be developed whereby Presbytery of New Covenant churches adopt an individual during their studies for prayer, partial or complete financial support, solidarity, and relationships. CEDEPCA (while maintaining appropriate confidentiality) will provide an update on the individual's progress, share their story as deemed appropriate by the individual, and allow communication with the individual through CEDEPCA. Through this more personal relationship, the question of "Why CEDEPCA?" is more directly answered and stronger, lasting relationships for interaction and mutual support are developed. You can learn more at www.cedepca.org or by contacting RE Robert Beach, CEDEPCA USA Board Member and member of Presbytery's Outreach Committee, at ebeach51@att.net.
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Events This Week
Pastors Debrief on Violence and Racial Justice: Wed., July 13 at 12 p.m. at Presbytery Center at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston TX 77006
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Pastors Debrief on Violence and Racial Justice - July 13
Any pastors who would like to debrief from Sunday's sermon are invited to gather with Mike Cole, General Presbyter, on Wed., July 13 at 12 p.m. at the presbytery office (1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston TX 77006). Bring your own lunch, share your experiences, and explore ways to follow up on important questions about violence and racial justice.
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Disaster Preparedness Training - July 15
The Presbytery of New Covenant is hosting Preparedness Training to minimize chaos for shootings, fire, hurricanes, flooding! Does your church have a disaster preparedness plan? When was the last time it was reviewed? How can your church be more prepared to help itself and others? Come to the Presbytery Office at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston TX 77006 on Fri., July 15 from 1-3 p.m. for interactive training, resources to use, and guidelines to follow and adapt to your church. By creating a plan for your church, you may be able to keep an emergency from becoming a disaster! RSVP to Patricia Brantley at (713) 526-2585 or pbrantley@pbyofnewcovenant.org. Read more on our website.
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Stated Presbytery Meeting - July 16
The next Stated Presbytery Meeting is this Sat., July 16 at Orange, First PC (902 Green Ave, Orange TX 77630). Please note that the meeting is planned to start at 10 a.m. The packet for the meeting is available on the website and the addendum will be posted later this week. Wi-Fi coverage is spotty at the church so we recommend that you download the packet and addendum prior to the meeting. If attending (commissioners and observers), please bring a filled out a registration form with you. |
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Concert for Orlando Shooting Victims - July 17
Please join us for an Afternoon of Hope: Music in Memoriam of the Orlando Shooting Victims. Music will consist of classical solos and ensembles and will conclude with Mozart's Requiem. Admission is free to this benefit concert, which will be held at Houston, St. Thomas PC (14100 Memorial Dr, Houston TX 77079) at 2:00 p.m. on Sun., July 17. All proceeds from the event will go to relevant charities.
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PW Horizons Bible Study Overview in Lufkin - August 6
Mary Marcotte will present an overview of the Presbyterian Women's 2016-2017 Horizon's Bible Study, "Who Is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes." The second FREE overview is Sat., Aug. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. with a free lunch at 12 p.m. at Lufkin, First PC (607 Jane Way, Lufkin TX 75904). Please register at least one week in advance by contacting JoAnn Koenecke at 936-366-2378 or emailing the church office at fpc@consolidated.net. You may find dates and locations for other overviews on the presbytery's website: www.pbyofnewcovenant.org.
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Website News
Thoughts from the General Presbyter
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For the end of racism and violence and for the victims and families affected this past week
For the commissioners and attendees of this Saturday's Stated Presbytery Meeting - for travels mercies and a good meeting
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
- Alvin, First PC
- Angelton, Bethel PC
- Rev. Guinn Blackwell-Eagleson, retired in Houston
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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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