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Presbytery of New Covenant News September 13, 2016
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Announcements
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Have you been part of a great Bible study? Tell us about it. T he Evangelism and Church Growth Committee offers this weekly question to generate discussion and inspire others to think in new ways. Everyone is invited to answer the question on the Presbytery's Facebook page. Please include your church's name and the city.
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Fellowship Hall Groundbreaking in Tomball
Congratulations to First PC in Tomball on their Fellowship Hall groundbreaking on Sun., Sept. 11. We look forward to hearing about the wonderful things being accomplished in the Hall and through the ministries meeting there.
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First PC of Sugar Land is seeking a part-time organist. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Fred Seay at fseay@fpcsl.org or 281-240-3195. The church is located at 502 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77487. www.fpcsl.org
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Events This Week
Garage Sale: Sat., Sept. 17, at 8 a.m. at ChristChurch Presbyterian at 5001 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77401
Fiesta Dinner: Sat., Sept. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at San Pablo+Trinity PC at 7000 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77023
50th Anniversary Celebration: Sun., Sept. 18, at 9:15 a.m. at First PC at 2930 E Broadway, Pearland, TX 77588 |
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Upcoming Events
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Refugee Services of Texas - Sept. 21
Join us for a lunch-and-learn on Wed., Sept. 21, at 12 noon 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. Please bring your own lunch.
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UNITE! - Sept. 23 to Oct. 2
First PC at 5300 Main, Houston, TX 77004, is hosting UNITE! Connecting as the Global Church from Sept. 23 through Oct. 2. UNITE! is a 10-day experience consisting of keynote speakers, special topic breakout sessions, Sunday School lessons, luncheons, and special events with small groups and ministries. Registration and childcare are free and you can attend any of the events that appeal to you. Learn more and register at fpchouston.org/events/unite-connecting-as-the-global-church/430/1474606800/
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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." Sponsored by the Presbytery's Congregational Resourcing Team, the event will be at Spring Branch PC at 1215 Campbell Rd, 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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End Exploitation Summit - Sept. 29 to Oct. 1
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation is the leading national organization dedicated to addressing the public health crisis of pornography and to highlighting the links between it, sex trafficking, violence against women, child abuse, and other social issues. The Summit is Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the Omni Hotel Westside at 13219 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079. Learn more and register at endexploitationmovement.com/summit-2016.
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Fall Women's Conference - Oct. 1
Northwoods PC at 3320 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 77068 invites you to join other women of faith from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 1. Rev. Dr. Rose Niles from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary will lead The Essence of Spirit: Growing in the Spirit Day by Day. $30 registration fee includes lunch. Register at www.northwoods.org, or call Melissa Nelson for more information at 713-591-7291.
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We Were Strangers Too - Oct. 5 Deadline
The Creative Action Network and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) have teamed up to invite artists to illustrate portraits depicting a refugee's exodus. Each piece should depict a pivotal moment in the story of a refugee's life. For submittal information, go to creativeaction.submittable.com/submit/56787. Participating artists should also email southwest@adl.org to inform them of their submission. Deadline is Wed., Oct. 5. Pieces from Houston-area artists may be selected by Oct. 7 for display and auction at ADL's Oct. 20 Houston In Concert Against Hate. Questions? Email southwest@adl.org. The artwork included here is by Keith Francis.
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Website News
More Upcoming Events
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Mike Schofield - Sugar Land, First PC and former member of Committee on Ministry -hospitalized
Carolyn Baker - wife of Forbes Baker, Presbytery's Director of Finance - broken foot
Ruling Elder (RE) Garry Schoonover - Katy, Grand Lakes PC and former Moderator of the Presbytery - Garry's father died Sept 3.
Family and friends of Rev. Carl E. Mills - Honorably Retired - Carl died on Sept. 4.
Continued recovery efforts in Louisiana after the historic flooding
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
- Dickinson, First PC
- Galveston, Emmanuel PC
- Rev. Bob Covington, retired in Kingwood
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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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