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Presbytery of New Covenant News August 23, 2016
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Announcements
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United Campus Ministry Job Opening
United Campus Ministry of Greater Houston i s seeking an outstanding candidate for the part-time position of Executive Director to begin as soon as practical. The Executive Director serves as Campus Minister at the University of Houston main campus and supervises ministry staff the University of Texas Medical School. The candidate must be ordained and you may read the full posting on the presbytery's website under Congregations/Church Jobs.
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Wanted: Retired Pastor-in-Residence
The congregation in Whitlash, MT (membership of 14) is looking for a retired pastor to serve for one year. The one or two-day working week allows a lot of time for exploration, reading, or contemplation. Whitlash has a beautiful well-maintained manse in a rural, ranching community that sits right next to the Canadian border. Start date is late fall, with the timing being somewhat flexible. Read more here or contact Marsha Anson at 406-871-2135 or marsha.glacierpresbytery@gmail.com.
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Introducing... The Tuesday Question
The Evangelism and Church Growth Committee (ECG) seeks to help folks reflect on and define the vitality of ministries of their church. Each week they'll pose a Tuesday Question with hopes that it will generate discussion, inspire others to think in new ways, create stronger networks between congregations, and help empower individuals to invite newcomers into the life of their congregation. Everyone is invited to click the link to the presbytery's Facebook page, and anyone can answer the question. Please include your church's name and the city. Keep it positive, folks! Our goal is to celebrate and inspire vibrant ministry in the name of Jesus Christ in our region. Here is today's Tuesday Question: What is your church doing to bless the lives of children in your neighborhood?
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Events This Week
Clergy Retreat Planning Meeting: Tues., Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at Hungry's at 14714 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079
Yard Sale: Sat., Aug. 27 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Philip PC at 4807 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77056
Back to School Bash: Sun., Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. at First PC at 302 South Johnson St, Alvin, TX 77511
Installation of Rev. Tracy Williams: Sun., Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at First PC at 2216 Avenue H, Bay City, TX 77414
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Upcoming Events
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Clergy Retreat Planning Meeting - Aug. 23
Join your fellow clergy to talk about how our annual Clergy Retreat can help you be a healthier pastor. Come share thoughts and imaginations on Tues., Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at Hungry's Restaurant (14714 Memorial Drive, Houston TX 77079).
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"Get Together" Concert - Aug. 28
On Sun., Aug. 28 at 6:00 p.m., "Get Together" will be held at St. Paul PC at 7200 Bellaire, Houston TX 77074. This will be a free concert featuring musicians from numerous congregations in our presbytery including Houston, St. Paul PC; Baytown, Faith PC; Houston, St. John's PC; Houston, Pinecrest PC and others. City Councilman Mike Laster will update the group on what Houston is doing to combat violence in our city. A love offering will be taken to benefit ALL victims of violence.
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Racial Reconciliation Team Meeting - Aug. 29
The next meeting of the Racial Reconcilication Team is Mon., Aug., 29 at 7 p.m. at Pinecrest PC (4913 Market St, Houston, TX 77020). To join the team or learn more, please contact General Presbytery Mike Cole at mcole@pbyofnewcovenant.org.
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Arts & Crafts Bazaar - Sept. 19
You're invited to the 8th Annual Arts & Crafts Charity Bazaar at Houston, John Knox PC! There will be lots of shopping, entertainment, food, special guests, auctions and raffles, puppets, face painting, animals, moon walk; plenty of fun for everyone! Sat., Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2525 N. Gessner, Houston, TX 77080.
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Pastoral Caregiving - Sept. 19
Rev. Dr. Steven Spidell, Director of Spiritual Care and Values Integration at Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital-Baytown, will present "Beyond the Traumatic Experience: Innovative Practices to Support Recovery." This workshop will address the nature of trauma, reactions, and appropriate interventions and will be at Faith PC, 3900 North Main, Baytown, TX 77521. Sat., Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. RSVP 281-422-2938, press 2.
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Refugee Services of Texas - Sept. 21
Join us for a lunch-and-learn on Wed., Sept. 21 at 12 p.m. at the Presbytery Office (1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006). Veronika Fournier will talk about Refugee Services of Texas, dedicated to resettling and providing services to refugees, asylees, unaccompanied minors, survivors of human trafficking, and other displaced, vulnerable populations from over thirty different countries of origin.
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Website News
Several of the participants from our presbytery have written articles about their experiences at the fun-filled, worship-filled, awesome Youth Triennium last month at Purdue University. Head on over to our website to read them.
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Rev. Connie Alexander, HR - ongoing health issues
Rev. Robert Rush - Tomball, First PC - recovering from recent surgery
Rev. Tracy Williams and Bay City, First PC - Tracy's installation is Sun., Aug. 28.
Friends and family of RE Tad Patton - Baytown, Faith PC - Tad died Aug. 14. Friends and family of Jim Kean - Houston, St. Andrew's PC, fiancee of Trustee Jan Kelly - Jim died Aug. 21 and the memorial service is Fri., Aug. 26, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
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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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