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Presbytery of New Covenant
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Announcements and Events
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Sunday, December 25 is Christmas Day!
Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, the Stated Clerk of the PC(USA) brings greetings here.
Advent is the season for the Christmas Joy Offering.
This week's image is from skitguys.com.
How will your congregation celebrate Christmas Day?
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Midweek Worship
Worship at 11:00 am followed by a light lunch
Wednesday, December 21
St. Philip Presbyterian Church
4807 San Felipe @ Loop 610
Art Show
"Creating New Harmony"
Webster Presbyterian Church
201 W. NASA Parkway, Webster
Including 36 pieces from Sacred Threads that explore themes of spirituality, joy,
brotherhood, inspiration, brokenness, healing and grief.
Now through February 19.
Contact Diane Kane for more information at 281/733-0435.
Longest Night Service
Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
903 North Street, Nacogdoches
Service of Healing and Remembrance
Wednesday, December 21 at 6:00 pm
Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church
4881 W. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands
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Expressing Our Gratitude
As we approach the end of 2022, the staff of the Presbytery of New Covenant would like to thank all who have contributed to our work whether through serving on a committee or other group, participating in the life of our congregations across the 35 counties of Southeast Texas, or supporting us financially through your benevolent donations. We truly appreciate each and every one of you!
Year end contributions can be made electronically through our website, mailed to our office postmarked by December 31, or delivered in person. We will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 for Christmas, and on Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2 for New Year's.
With gratitude,
Lynn, Aaron, Charlie, John, Mary, Sandra, and Shawn
This image is found here.
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Save the Date for UCM-GH
United Campus Ministry of Greater Houston invites you to a Youth Director Lunch & Learn. If you are a youth pastor, director, or volunteer you’re invited to hear about our mission. Join us for a brief discussion and lunch to learn how our mission may enhance serving young adults in your local context.
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Mo-Ranch Youth Leader Summit 2023
Are you a youth director, youth parent, pastor, educator, or advisor? Then the Youth Leader Summit at Mo-Ranch is for YOU! Post pandemic life has many of us scratching our heads about how to best serve our youth. Come connect with colleagues while we dig into some of the current issues facing youth ministry, while also sharing joys, concerns, and best practices. Dr. Andrew Zirschky (Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary), along with Sam Belcher and Mak Knowlden, will be joining us to talk about what works for our youth now. There will be time for individual and group worship, play, rest, and relaxation! This conference is available at no charge; you just need to get to Mo-Ranch February 20-22, 2023. Don’t miss it! Register now at Youth Leader Summit • Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly (moranch.org)
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Baby Grand Piano Seeks Good Church Home
Well cared for Kawai baby grand piano from the home of a church musician. Contact Kathleen McMahon for more information.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities
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Program Manager for Youth Conferences, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly
Mo-Ranch is seeking a Program Manager who will provide support to the Program Department and Conference Leadership with the implementation of all conferences attending to details and coordinating with all Ranch departments. This person must be willing to support the mission of Mo-Ranch by presenting a Christian attitude to guests and co-workers. A candidate should be detail-oriented and focused on relationship building. Interested candidates can apply at Year-Round Positions • Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly (moranch.org) Click HERE for a position description.
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary seeks a Director of Congregational Innovation. Here is the position description and more information.
Interim Music Director/organist, accompanist: Saint Paul Presbyterian Church, Houston. Seeking a part-time (15 hours/wk) Interim Music Director & organist/accompanist to serve a congregation in transition. A Blended Music style each Sunday worship service includes a praise band, an African choir, a traditional choir and all congregational singing. Sunday Worship meets in a shared Sugar Land church sanctuary while a new church building is under construction in Richmond, TX. SEND INQUIRIES OR A RESUME TO: 7734 Mary Bates Blvd. Bldg. A, Houston 77036 or info@saintpaulhouston.org. To leave a message, call 713/774-7446.
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In Our Thoughts and Prayers | |
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For the family and friends of RE LaVonne Herring who died on December 10. She was a charter member of University Presbyterian Church in Houston. The service will be held today at 11:30 am at McCoy and Harrison, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Houston.
For Rev. Bobby Daniel and his wife, Brigette, as she is in the hospital with pancreatitis.
Bobby serves as the Parish Minister at First in Orange.
For healing of the political divisions in our country.
For those who have been damaged by recent storms including the tornadoes that hit Grapevine, TX, Wayne, OK, and the area of New Orleans, LA.
Donations to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance can be made here.
For peace and safety for the people of Ukraine, the Middle East,
and in other parts of the world.
Each week we offer up congregations and a retired pastor for general prayers.
This week, please pray for:
First, Conroe
First, Crockett
Rev. Thomas Wessman, Honorably Retired, living in Bastrop, TX.
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Each week we list those ministers celebrating their ordiversary. We are grateful for their service.
Rev. Jacob George - December 26. 1981
The Lord your God will bless you in all your work, and in everything you put your hand to.
Deuteronomy 15:10
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