This Week at Pines

This Week @ Pines

December 8-14, 2025

Sunday School at 9:15am | Worship at 10:45am

Join Us For Worship on Sunday!

"Born a Savior, Born a King"

Christmas Cantata

Matthew 11:2-11

Online Worship and Bulletins

This Week at a Glance

Monday - Tending to Grief - 7:00pm

Tuesday - Men's Bible Study - 7:00am

Tuesday - Clara Gay Circle - 11:30am

Tuesday - Service of Wholeness and Healing - 12:30pm

Wednesday - Advent Art with Kezzie - 6:00pm

Wednesday - Choir Rehearsal - 7:00pm

Thursday - Mahjong - 7:00pm

Sunday - Alternative Gift Market - All morning

Sunday - Sunday School for All Ages - 9:15am

Sunday - Worship - Christmas Cantata - 10:45am

Sunday - Christmas Luncheon - After Worship

Advent Devotionals written by your fellow Pines members are available at the church, and every day on pinespc.org and Facebook! Let's journey to the manger together.

Our daily Family Advent Lessons and Crafts series is live on pinespc.org and daily on Facebook. Click the button below to get started!

Family Advent Lessons and Crafts

Service of Wholeness and Healing

This year's “Service of Wholeness and Healing” will be on Tuesday, December 9 at 12:30pm in the Sanctuary.

Many call it a Blue Christmas Service. Hard times and loss may darken the festive feelings that are expected during Advent. This service is designed to help you come out of the darkness as you honor memories of what was and use your faith to confront the fears of what may be.

Come share space with others who are looking for God to hold them close and be near until the light returns. All are welcome. Bring a friend. Lunch to follow at Cafe Express. For more information, reach out to Ann Guerra or Phil Wetz.

Alternative Gift Market is Back!

The Missions Committee is offering you an ‘easy out’ if you want to send a gift but can’t think of something suitable. You can make a donation to your choice of four mission partners: Brookwood, The Mission of Yahweh, Feed My Starving Children and Raise Up Families, in honor or celebration of your special person. Come to the Fellowship Hall hallway this Sunday, December 14 for one final chance. If you can’t wait that long, contact Margaret Schafer or Roger Mowell.

Join our Pines Mahjong players this Thursday at 7:00pm in the cafe next to the office. All ages and skill levels welcome! Contact Suzy Wolfe with questions.

Missions Response to MAM Request: Due to increased need and the loss of a major contributor, MAM has issued an urgent request for assistance with its Christmas Share program this year. The Missions Committee has approved $500 from its budget in response. If anyone is interested in donating toys to help supplement the program, contact Margaret Schafer for all the details. Thank you!

The Session has called a Congregational Meeting on December 21, 2025, following worship, for the purpose of electing Ruling Elders for the Class of 2029. The Congregational Nominating Committee intends to nominate the following: Kyle Brinkman, Scott Greene, Valerie Harelson, Phil Johnson, and David Youngflesh.

Throughout Advent, Pines is collecting the Joy Gift Offering, which provides assistance to church workers and their families in times of need, and develops our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges. Please share your blessings with those in need.

Mark your calendars for the Brown Bag Book on Thursday, February 5, 2026. We will discuss the book, "Theo of Golden," by Allen Levi. It's the heartwarming story of a kind, generous and humble elderly man who brings joy to a community through selfless acts and gifts.

Questions? Contact Shirley Bollich

Join Pastor Andy for a trip Exploring Footsteps of Faith through

Scotland and the Reformation.

September 1-11, 2026

Click for More Information and Registration

Search for Director of Faith Formation

Pines Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time (40/week) Director of Faith Formation, with emphasis on Children’s Ministry. We are seeking a high energy, hands-on leader looking to build and grow our Faith Formation programs. College degree preferred or equivalent experience in children’s or youth ministries required. Minimum $50K annual salary plus benefits.

To learn more, contact search@pinespc.org.

More Adult Opportunities

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Click the button to see ways you can be a part of our outreach in the community!

Mission Opportunities

Pickleball @ Pines

Open play in the Family Life Center on Mondays 7:30-9:30pm, Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm, and Sundays 6:00-8:00pm. Create an account and sign up for a time at pickleheads.com

Questions? Contact Shirley Bollich.

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Supplies and Resources Needed

Can you help purchase items for the worship area, special crafts, events and the youth area? Click the button to see our Wishlist on Amazon.

Tending to Grief is a non-professional support group for any stage of grief for all people of all faiths over the age 18.

The group meets Mondays 7:00 - 8:00pm in the Parlor

(except holidays). Come as your schedule allows.

Questions? Contact Ann Guerra or the church office.

Need to Talk?

If you are going through a stressful time, a Stephen Minister will come alongside and be a trustworthy Christian friend.

Contact Ann Guerra or Phil Wetz, or call the church office: 713-467-2234

Pines Directory Update

We encourage you to use the online Breeze system. Contact Alexis Graham (alexis@pinespc.org) to get set up.

Or email Cindy Houlihan (cindy@pinespc.org) for a printed copy.

The church accepts payments via Zelle. Add Pines as one of your authorized recipients by entering the following information in your bank's Zelle transfer page:

Name of entity: Pines Presbyterian Church, Inc.

Email address: ptreasurer@pinespc.org

There are no fees to use Zelle. Be sure to designate the purpose for your gift on the Reason for Payment line.

The church needs volunteers to answer phones in the office.

If you can help, please contact Cindy at 713-467-2234 x110. Thanks!

The church office is open Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm.

If you need assistance on a Friday, call 832-489-5989.

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