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Presbytery of New Covenant News August 9, 2016
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Announcements
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Board of Pensions IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Beginning in 2017, benefits for Church employees are no longer "automatic." The manner in which churches select and pay for the benefits for their staff members is changing this fall.
- Churches must make intentional decisions regarding the benefits that are provided for all employees for 2017, and churches must report these decisions by Sept. 30.
- All employees, including Installed Pastors, must accept their benefits during the annual enrollment period: Oct. 17- Nov. 11.
- A full-time seminary student who is designated as a candidate for ordination or as an inquirer by a presbytery can enroll in the Medical Plan of the Benefits Plan of the PC(USA) from Aug. 1-Sept. 30.
There will be a Board of Pensions Benefits Session on Tues., Aug. 9 at the Presbytery office at 11:30 a.m. to provide information on these changes. Please RSVP to Kevin Keaton at kkeaton@pensions.org.
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NEEDED: Fireproof File Cabinet
Do you have a fireproof file cabinet (2-drawer or 4-drawer) that could be donated to the Presbyterian Service Center? Please email Mike Cole at mcole@pbyonfewcovenant.org if you can help!!
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Music Loan: Joel Raney's "Love Came Down at Christmas"
In December, Baytown, Faith PC will be performing this 2014 piece published by Lorenz. They have the vocal copies and would like to borrow the score and orchestration parts. While duplicating parts and renting materials is illegal, loaning is allowed. They would pay mailing costs. Please contact David Corder, Choir Director, at ddcord1@gmail.com or 281-202-8722.
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Events This Week
Connections Deadline: Tues., Aug. 9
Board of Pensions Benefits Review: Tues., Aug. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Presbytery office at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston TX 77006
Be the Light Conference: (formerly the Evangelism and Church Growth Conference) Mon., Aug. 8 through Thurs., Aug. 11
PYCC Kick-Off: Fri., Aug. 12 through Sun., Aug. 14 at Camp Cho-Yeh
Dr. Mark Allan Powell Lectures: Sat., Aug. 13 and Sun., Aug. 14 at Houston, St. Philip PC at 4807 San Felipe St, Houston TX 77056
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Upcoming Events
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Racial Reconciliation Team Meeting - Aug. 15
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Free Immunization Clinic - Aug. 16
Houston, St. Thomas PC (14100 Memorial Dr, Houston TX 77079) is hosting an immunization clinic on Tues., Aug.16. from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Free Immunizations for eligible children 2 months through 18 years of age. Please bring most complete immunization/shot records with you. Child must be accompanied by parent or guardian. No appointment needed. (Your child is eligible if he/she does NOT have insurance, has insurance that does not cover certain vaccines (under-insured), has Medicaid, or is American Indian/Native American or Alaskan Native.)
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Coffee House Live - Aug. 25
Houston, St. Andrew's next Coffee House Live is Thurs., Aug. 25 and will feature Radney Foster - an acoustic evening. The doors open at 7 p.m. for this free evening and music will begin at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 5308 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77005 in West University Place.
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APA Southwest Region Conference - Sept. 8-10
Administrative Personnel Association (APA) was established from a need and desire to educate lay employees in the offices of church, presbyteries, boards, and agencies of the PC(USA). This year's Southwest Region conference is Sept. 8 through 10 at the Hyatt Regency Galleria at 2626 Sage Rd, Houston, TX 77056. Register here. Hotel registration deadline is Aug. 17.
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Young Adult Weekend at Mo-Ranch - Sept. 16-18
Young Adult Weekend is a chance for adults ages 22-39 to recharge, relax, and get away for the weekend at Mo-Ranch. Keynoter will be Rev. Carolyn Helsel, who will share her insight on how to help people talk about race and racism in ways that move the conversation further and helps root our dialogue in gratitude for the grace of God. Register at moranch.org.
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A Day with Bruce Reyes-Chow - Sept. 29
Come hear the Moderator of the 218th General Assembly and author of The Definitive-ish Guide to Social Media talk about "Using Social Media as a Powerful Tool for Faith Communities." S ponsored by the Presbytery's Congregational Resourcing Team, the event will be at Houston, Spring Branch PC at 1215 Campbell Road, Houston TX 77055, on Thurs., Sept., 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register here; $16 includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, click here or contact Mary Marcotte at mmarcotte@pbyofnewcovenant.org.
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Friends and family of Joyce Robison - Sister of Rev. Dr. Charles Teykl and lifelong member of Needville, St. Paul's PC - Joyce died on Aug. 2.
RE Tommie Daniel and family - Cleveland, St. Luke's PC - Tommie's daughter, Mary Nann Daniel, died.
Craig Wood, CRE - Pastor at The Woodlands, Alden Bridge - Craig has been hospitalized following surgery.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
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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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