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Presbytery of New Covenant News September 20, 2016
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Announcements
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What is your favorite hymn or praise song? 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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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. Located in the Hobby Airport area of Southeast Houston, monthly rents range from $280-$500. Applications and more information may be found on the presbytery's website.
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There are a few spaces available on a trip to Israel with First PC of Pearland, leaving Tues., Oct. 4, and returning Sat., Oct. 15. Contact Casey Jones (wrjones2002@gmail.com) or Lynn David (lynn.david@earthlink.net) for more information.
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Events This Week
Refugee Services of Texas Lunch-and-Learn: Wed., Sept. 21, at 12 noon at the Presbytery Office at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006; bring your own lunch
Fresh Elastic for Stretched Out Educators: Thurs., Sept 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Presbytery Office at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 Cry Out!Simulcast: Fri., Sept. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at First PC at 502 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77487; RSVP to Mary McMaster at 281-240-3195 or office@fpcsl.org Book Dedication: Sun., Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at Woodlands Community PC at 4881 W Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381 |
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Upcoming Events
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Westheimer String Quintet - Sept. 25
On Sun., Sept. 25, at 7:00 p.m. First PC of Tomball will host the Westheimer String Quintet, who will present music by Mozart, Barker, and Mendelssohn. The concert is free, and the church is located at 30410 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.
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Board of Pensions Employer Decision Deadline - Sept. 30
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Loving God & Loving Neighbor - Oct. 2
A Conversation Among Christians and Muslims: Brenham PC is one of the sponsors of this event on Sun., Oct. 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 305 West Third St, Brenham, TX 77833. The evening includes keynote speakers and a panel discussion with Q & A followed by a common meal. Learn more here. Please RSVP at 979-836-5522 or by email to pastorphil@stpaulsbrenham.org.
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60th Anniversary Celebration - Oct. 2
St. John's PC at 5020 W Bellfort, Houston, TX 77035, will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Sun., Oct. 2. The festivities start with 10:30 a.m. worship followed by lunch on the grounds.
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Refocus - Oct. 10-12
New Covenant and other nearby presbyteries have partnered with Austin Seminary to provide Refocus, a three-day conference for youth workers (paid or volunteer). Dr. Chap Clark will talk about Healing the Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers and more. Oct. 10-12, at Austin Seminary, 100 E 27th St, Austin, TX 78705. Registration details may be found at www.austinseminary.edu/page.cfm%3Fp%3D3567.
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DisGRACE Conference - Oct. 10-13
The DisGRACE conference addresses embedded and structural racism in church and culture. Oct. 10-13, at Montreat Conference Center at 401 Assembly Drive, Montreat, NC 28757. Details at www.montreat.org/disgrace.
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Interface-Samaritan Luncheon - Oct. 20
Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers invites you to their "Seasons of Caring Luncheon" on Thurs., Oct. 20, at 12 noon at River Oaks Country Club (1600 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019). Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D, will discuss the healing power of faith, psychotherapy, and neuroscience. Contact Sally Dowell, Director of Development, at 713-626-7990, ext. 107 for more information or to RSVP by Sept. 24.
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Website News
Mental Health Videos
Did you know that there are videos from the April 2016 mental health symposium on our website? Just click here or go to www.pbyofnewcovenant.org then to "Resources" across the top bar; click on "Our Filing Cabinet" then click on "Mental Health."
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Family and friends of David W. Koester - father of Pete Koester, Ruling Elder at Webster PC and Treasurer of the Presbytery - David died on Sept. 13 at the age of 102.
Marielle (Mollie) Caroline Raspino - granddaughter of Bill and Rev. Lynn Hargrove, Chair of Committee on Preparation for Ministry and Stated Clerk of the Presbytery, respectively - Mollie was born Sept. 16.
Mike and Betty Schofield - Sugar Land, First PC and former member of Committee on Ministry - Mike has been moved from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility.
Carolyn Baker - wife of Forbes Baker, Presbytery's Director of Finance - Carolyn will have eight weeks of recuperation for a broken foot.
Each week we offer up two congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers. This week please pray for:
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- Rev. Pam Morgan, retired in Houston
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 Anyone may subscribe to Tuesday Connect through the presbytery website. See the box, "Stay Connected," at the bottom of the homepage
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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