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Presbytery of New Covenant News August 30, 2016
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Announcements
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Rev. Tracy Williams Installation
Rev. Tracy Williams was installed as the Pastor at Bay City, First PC on Sun., Aug. 28. She had been a member-at-large and the interim pastor at Bay City, First PC. She is a member of the calls and contracts subcommittee of the Committee on Ministry.
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The Evangelism and Church Growth Committee (ECG) offers this weekly question with hopes that it will generate discussion and inspire others to think in new ways. Everyone is invited answer the question on the presbytery's Facebook page. Please include your church's name and the city. Here is today's Tuesday Question: Where did your church do hands-on mission work this summer?
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PC(USA) Planning Calendars are Available
This 19-month calendar contains many planning aids for pastors and other church leaders. Limited copies are available for $10.00 each from Patricia Brantley at pbrantley@pbyofnewcovenant.org. More can be ordered here.
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Presbyterian Service Center has Openings
The Presbyterian Service Center (PSC) is a small non-profit conventional housing complex for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Occupancy is open to people 65 years of age or older, or adults 18 years of age or older who require features that address mobility issues and who have low income. The PSC is located in the Hobby Airport area of Southeast Houston and rent ranges from $280-$500 per month. Applications are now being accepted and may be found along with additional information on the presbytery's website.
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Wanted: Director of Music
Bryan, First PC is seeking a part-time Director of Music. They are looking for 19 hours per week, 5 years experience, formal music/choral education. Direct chancel choir & work with others; organ proficiency preferred but not required. Compensation: negotiable within limits. Before August 31, send resumes to office@fpcbryan.org.
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Free the Captives - Space Sought
Free the Captives, a ministry for teenage trafficking victims, needs 800 to 1,200 sq ft of dedicated space year round in a church for Bible study, a candle-making business for the girls, and mentoring. The donated space would not be needed by the church on Sundays and would be within the 610 Loop or nearby so that the victims have access by bus. Learn more at www.freethecaptiveshouston.com. If your church can donate space, please email the director, Julie Waters, at julie@freethecaptiveshouston.com.
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Robe Found at ChristChurch
Bellaire, ChristChurch Presbyterian has found a navy blue Bentley and Simon clergy robe with dark purple velvet panels down the front and "MMC" monogrammed on the inside. We'd love to reunite the robe with its owner! Please email kvits@ccpres.org.
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Volunteer Help Needed in Louisiana
PDA is looking for immediate volunteer help in Hammond, Louisiana. If you are able to travel within the next two to three weeks, help is needed to help remove personal belongings from homes, remove cabinetry, doors, floors, trim, drywall, and insulation. Teams will also be needed during the rebuilding phase. Read more on the presbytery's website.
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Events This Week
Mon., Sept. 5: Labor Day - Presbytery Office is closed. Due to the holiday, kindly submit articles for next week's Tuesday Connect by 5 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 2.
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Upcoming Events
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Fellowship Hall Dedication - Sept. 11
On Sun., Sept 11, Tomball, First PC will dedicate their new Fellowship Hall. You are invited to be a part of the ground-breaking ceremony at 1 p.m., including a dedication by Dr. Rush, guest speakers, a shovel photo-shoot, food, and refreshments. The church is located at 30410 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375.
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Arts & Crafts Bazaar - Sept. 17
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, and more! 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. 17
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. 17 at 9 a.m. RSVP 281-422-2938, press 2.
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Cry Out! Simulcast - Sept. 23
Cry Out! Simulcast, a nationwide prayer event for women, will take place on Fri., Sept. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Women across the nation and around the world will be gathering together to pray. Join Sugar Land, First PC to watch and participate in the Simulcast at 502 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77487. Please be at the church by 5:30 p.m. RSVP to Mary McMaster at 281-240-3195 or office@fpcsl.org. The event is free.
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Book Launch Celebration - Sept. 25
The Woodlands Community PC (WCPC) is having a book launch celebration on Sun., Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. "The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church: A Twenty-Five Year History of Ministry and Mission" includes peoples' stories, highlights, and pictures since the founding of the church in 1981. Proceeds from the book will go 60% for mission and 40% for maintenance of the Lichtenwalter Prayer Garden at WCPC. For more information, call 281-363-2040. 4881 W Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381
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Website News
September/October Connections Now Available
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Rev. Joseph Kho - Honorably Retired, former pastor at Houston, Formosan PC - Joseph is in a coma.
Rev. Tom Edwards - Port of Houston - Tom's mother died Aug. 27. Rev. Jake Gonzales - Honorably Retired - Jake is at home recovering from surgery.
Craig Wood, CRE - Pastor at The Woodlands, Alden Bridge - Craig is at home recovering from surgery.
For those congregations and individuals who are in transition
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: 5 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 2. Send announcements to Theodora Pounds.
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The Presbytery of New Covenant, 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
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