Prayer of Lament; Flood Relief Support; Summer Events & More

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025

A Prayer of Lament

- Rev. Bobby Musengwa, General Presbyter

Mission Presbytery (Central and South Texas)

July 6, 2025

Good and gracious God,

We come before you with humble hearts, overwhelmed by the catastrophic floods in parts of our Mission Presbytery and beyond. We thank you for the lives saved in the midst of this devastation. We grieve with those who have lost their loved ones. Comfort and console them, O God!

We pray for those who have lost their homes, businesses, and cherished belongings. Hear our prayers, O Lord! As the community prepares to rebuild, we pray for strength and resilience. Grant us all a generous heart, so that we may rally the resources needed to rebuild our flooded communities.

We trust in your faithfulness, dear God, even in the midst of devastation. Bless all who work for relief and restoration. And may your peace, which passes understanding, guard the hearts and minds of those who suffer. May our response reflect your love for all people and all creation, and thus bring honor and glory to your holy name. We pray all these in the name of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord! Amen.

Support for Texas Flood Relief

In the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country on Friday, our prayers are extended to all those affected. We offer thanks to many in our Presbyterian community who have extended their support, including the Mo-Ranch Camp and Conference Center staff who have been caring for campers and assessing damage. Schreiner University, a Presbyterian-related school in Kerrville, has opened their event center to support first responders and lineman working in the area, and are serving meals to the community in the dining hall. First Presbyterian Church Kerrville opened their Family Life Center to one of the local camps to help reunite with families. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is in communication with the Synod of the Sun Presbyterian Disaster Network and Mission Presbytery to coordinate a response and assess the needs, including emotional and spiritual care. If you wish to make a donation to any of these organizations, visit the links here:

Mo-Ranch giving

FPC Kerrville giving

PDA U.S. Flood Relief Fund

Mission Trip to Texas Hill Country

If you are interested in participating in a mission trip to the Texas Hill Country, please complete the survey at the link below to let us know your availability.

Texas Mission Trip Survey

Spiritual Support for Campers Affected

If you know of any campers who were affected by the flooding who are looking for spiritual support or guidance, please contact Michele Murphy at michele@scapc.org or 504-897-0101 x216.

Voices Reclaimed: Celebrating Black Composers

Tomorrow evening at 6:30 in the sanctuary, soprano Taylor J. White and pianist Kelly Cuppett will perform a concert dedicated to unveiling hidden gems of the classical music genre. Experience a curated and interactive concert spotlighting overlooked yet remarkable Black composers, their unique musical narratives, and cultural legacies. “Voices Reclaimed: Celebrating Black Composers” honors the enduring impact of Black composers on classical music and invites discovery of their vibrant contributions to the art form.

YAF Beignets & Coffee After Church

Join the Young Adults & Families group for a casual summer meet-up after church this Sunday! We’ll meet at Uptown Coffee, 4141 St. Charles Avenue, at about 11 a.m. for coffee, beignets, and fellowship. All are welcome! Learn more about YAF activities on our webpage.

The Spiritual Formation Committee invites people of all ages to meet up at Danneel Playground on Sunday, July 20 for fellowship and fun. We will meet from 4:00-5:30 p.m. to sit and chat, play on the playground, or go for a walk with others! BYOB and snacks. Email Katie Brendler with any questions. On August 17 we will have another Summer Park Sunday at Alma Peters Park.

Volunteer Call for Crescent City Café

Crescent City Cafe serves the poor and marginalized members of our community with dignity and provides individuals the opportunity to build relationships and connect with one another through the sharing of a meal. Join us as we help serve free breakfast for the homeless and low-income population of New Orleans on Saturday, July 19, 7-10:30 a.m. at Crescent City Café (Rayne Methodist Church, 3900 St. Charles Ave). Volunteers need to be 18 or older. Sign up at to volunteer on our volunteer webpage. Contact Caitlin at caitlin@scapc.org with any questions.

SUNdays at Café Reconcile

On Sundays, July 27 and August 24, Café Reconcile will continue their "SUNdays at Reconcile" series celebrating 25 years of Reconcile's impact. Cocktails and live music will take place 12:30-5:30 p.m. and meal service will run 1-4 p.m. The price is $80 per guest. This meal is all about togetherness--dining family-style with a menu inspired by summer flavors. Visit cafereconcile.org for details.

Mo-Ranch Group Gathering

The SCAPC middle schoolers who had planned to attend the Mo-Ranch youth conference this week gathered at Favrotville in Covington to enjoy a day of games and fellowship as well as a time of prayer for those affected by the flooding in Texas. Mo-Ranch is located in Hunt, Texas and was cancelled due to the flooding in that area. Our thanks go out to Michele Murphy and her family for hosting the group! Pictured here are Rhys Breaux, Jack Grabill, Regan England, and Liam Kennedy. The group will go kayaking together tomorrow.

Welcome, Stafford

Please join us in welcoming Stafford Primeaux who became a SCAPC member on Sunday, June 22!

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Pat Barker who passed away on Friday, July 4. A service will be held at a later date in Louisville, Kentucky.

Quarterly Membership Report

April 1 - June 30, 2025

BIRTHS

April 14, 2025 – Robert Bruce White, son of Lizzie and Neal White, grandson of Monique and Bob McCleskey
May 14, 2025 – Hazel Ruth Chaney, daughter of Jessie Bruggers and Sean Chaney
May 29, 2025 – John Albin Cooper Koch, son of Tani and Jack Koch, grandson of Mimi and John Koch
June 17, 2025 – Michael Robert “Carson” Riess III, son of Leighton and Rob Riess, grandson of Aimée and Michael Bell

BAPTISMS

April 27, 2025 – Russell Owen Jackson, son of Erica and William Jackson
April 27, 2025 – Montgomery Lee, son of Laura and Benjamin Lee, grandson of Jane and Bill Kufta
May 4, 2025 – Josephine Franklin Griffith, daughter of Neely and Steve Griffith
May 11, 2025 – Elizabeth Perry, daughter of Sally and Brett Perry
May 11, 2025 – Grace Catherine Morrison, daughter of Alli and Millard Morrison Jr., granddaughter of Helen and Woody Morrison
May 18, 2025 – Lila Gibbons Favrot, daughter of Mary Margaret and Parker Favrot Jr., granddaughter of James and Sheila Favrot and the late Kelsey Favrot
May 25, 2025 – Oscar Valentine Franke, son of Jane Winslow and Patrick James Franke
June 1, 2025 – Reagan McCloskey Wells, daughter of Shannon and Michael Wells

NEW MEMBERS

April 13, 2025 – Mary Demmas
April 13, 2025 – Lynn and Stephen Stock
April 20, 2025 – Sam Centeno
May 25, 2025 – J.J. Johnson
June 14, 2025 – Emily Drennan
June 22, 2025 – Stafford Primeaux

DEATHS

April 28, 2025 – Robert W. Merrick
May 3, 2025 – John C. Hazard
May 13, 2025 – Donald R. Charles
June 5, 2025 – Betty Wilson Jeffrey

Birthday Buddies

Sarah Chancellor-Watson and Ken Kneipp posed for a shared birthday photo at church on Sunday!

This Week's Prayer List

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