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Presbytery of New Covenant News                                             September 13, 2016
Announcements
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Tuesday Question
The Tuesday Question
Have you been part of a great Bible study? Tell us about it. The 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. 
Tomball First PC
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.
Organ Keyboard
Organist Wanted
First PC of Sugar Land is seeking a part-time organist. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Fred Seay at [email protected] or 281-240-3195. The church is located at 502 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77487. www.fpcsl.org
Events This Week

The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values: Wed., Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2019 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002

Garage Sale: Sat., Sept. 17, at 8 a.m. at ChristChurch Presbyterian at 5001 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77401

Healthy Boundaries: Sat., Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Presbytery Office at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006; RSVP to Patricia Brantley

Pastoral Caregiving with Rev. Dr. Steven SpidellSat., Sept. 17, at 9 a.m. at Faith PC at 3900 N Main, Baytown, TX 77521; RSVP 281-422-2938, press 2.

Arts & Crafts Charity Bazaar: Sat., Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at John Knox PC at 2525 N Gessner, Houston, TX 77080

Fiesta Dinner: Sat., Sept. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at San Pablo+Trinity PC at 7000 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77023

50th Anniversary CelebrationSun., Sept. 18, at 9:15 a.m. at First PC at 2930 E Broadway, Pearland, TX 77588
Upcoming Events
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Refugee Services of Texas
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.
Unite
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/
Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow
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 [email protected].
End Sexual Exploitation Summit
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
Women_s Conference
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.
We Were Strangers Too - by Keith Francis
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. The artwork included here is by Keith Francis.
Website News
 
Save the Date!
More Upcoming Events
Head to the Presbytery's website to learn more about upcoming events, such as the DisGRACE Conference (Oct. 10-13), Cross-Generational Ministry (Oct. 17-19), the Synod-wide IMAGINE Mission Connection (Oct. 21-22), and Connect with Montreat (Oct. 25-28).

In Our Prayers
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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