Readings for Lent next week
Thursday, the 7th
Daily Bible Reading: Luke 15:25-32
Reflection: When have you been in need of God’s forgiveness like the older son?
Friday, the 8th
Daily Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
Reflection: … Read More
Clocks Change ~ Spring Ahead!
This is a friendly reminder:
Clocks go forward one hour in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Please ensure you change your watches/clocks accordingly to be on time for Sunday School and worship!
Maundy Thursday Volunteers Needed
The fellowship committee is looking for volunteers to help with the dinner and clean up for the Maundy Thursday event in the Gathering Place. Maundy Thursday is March 28th!
Call Barbara Tremble if you can … Read More
Collecting School Supplies
We will be collecting school supplies, children’s books, etc. later this spring to be delivered to the Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexico in June.
Please let the teachers, parents, and students in your life … Read More
Volunteers Needed for Summer Meals on Wheels
Volunteers are needed for the May. June, July, and August Meals on Wheels delivery weeks.
These are always the fourth Saturday of each month. Generally the delivery starts at 11 a.m. at Pappy’s Cafe. Most … Read More
Readings for Lent Next Week
Thursday, the 28th
Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 63:5-8
Reflection: When you can’t sleep, do you ever turn to God in prayer. Try it next time!
Friday, March 1st
Daily Bible Reading: 1 … Read More
It’s planting season – do you need grass?
Ethan Mitchell is preparing to clear out the area for our new prayer labyrinth. He is building this as part of his Eagle Scout project.
If you would be interested in grass from the area … Read More
Newest Academy Board Members
The new members of the Academy Board beginning service in June, 2013 are Sarah Dikeman and Rebecca Smith.
We thank them for volunteering to serve and we also thank Jennifer Fuller (chair) and Charlie Craig … Read More
Spring Branch Presbyterian is on Twitter
Spring Branch Presbyterian is now on Twitter. This is a great opportunity for us to share with the world the gospel of Jesus Christ and to invite Houstonians to join us at Spring Branch PC!… Read More
Peru Mission Trip
Mike Cole, from the Presbytery of the New Covenant is organizing a meeting in March for those who are interested in going on the Peru Mission Challenge Trip, May 17-25.
Please let him (mcole@pbyofnewcovenant.org) know … Read More
It’s Rodeo Time – Chili Dinner
Once again we are having our “occasionally-annual” Chili Dinner.
Hunt down that great recipe, find that ole’ chili pot and get cookin’!
Cook up your best chili and bring a pot a pot to share … Read More
Garage Sale Sign Up
Got Stuff???
Spring Branch Community Garage Sale
April 6, 2013
8am to 2pm
1215 Campbell Rd.
$25 per space (includes round table/two chairs)
In church parking lot (if rain, in Fellowship Hall)
Proceeds from space … Read More
Readings for Lent Next Week
Friday, the 22nd
Daily Bible Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1
Reflection: Where do you see your life “clothed in the goodness of Christ?”
Please pray for our youth as 18 of them go to the Presbytery Conclave … Read More
Update from CUPS and the Pillowcase Dress Project
Dear Shirley, We had a lovely morning yesterday in the small fishing community of Mano de Leon. It is about 60 miles SE of Matamoros and south of Padre Island.
With the kind permission of
Blood Drive Results
Gulf Coast Regional Blood thanks you for giving blood. Your blood drive results are as follows:
Spring Branch Presbyterian
Drive Date: February 17, 2013
Donors: 25
Whole Blood:17
Double Red Cell: 4
Red Cell Plasma: … Read More
The Sacrament of Baptism
Recently, someone came to me interested in joining the church but wanted to learn more about the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s understanding of Baptism. Here are some of our key understandings:
- We baptize with water because
Collecting baby supplies!
Please let your friends and neighbors know that we are collecting crib sheets (standard size), bumper pads, unused baby bottles, diapers, toys etc. for pick up on March 3rdwhen Louise from CUPS visits … Read More
Readings for Lent Next Week
Friday,15th
Daily Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Reflection: Past and present come together here. God’s people are
instructed to give thanks for their deliverance by what?
How do you give thanks?
Saturday, 16th
Daily Bible Reading: … Read More
Happy Fat Tuesday… Here comes Lent.
Here it comes around again— the most uncomfortable day of the year and it’s on February 13th. It’s that
one day a year when the Church marks our foreheads with ashes with the words, “Remember … Read More
Presbyterian Women Zip Trips
On February 20th the PWS Circles will be zipping to Galveston for a self-guided tour of the Tree Sculptures. After Hurricane Ike so many large trees were killed, mostly from salt water that artists from … Read More
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Conference News
First, I want to make a correction. This past conference was the 2nd Conference. The Chapter was not able to get a conference together for various reasons in other locations which is why the called … Read More
What is Cana Grace??
Wherever Jesus went, he celebrated people —whether it was people at a wedding feast in Cana, people being healed, people sharing a meal together. He carried a spirit of celebration with him as he proclaimed … Read More
Prayerfully consider a mission trip to Peru with fellow Presbyterians
When: Friday, May 17 – Saturday, May 25, 2013
Where: Lima and Cusco
Cost: approximately $1600 – all inclusive (some scholarships available from the Presbytery)
Deadline: March 15, 2013
While in Lima and Cusco Presbyterians … Read More
Lenten Bible Readings Next Week
Beginning February 13, Ash Wednesday
6:00pm Dinner
6:25pm Worship at the Tables
Prayer Stations
Daily Bible Reading: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21
Reflection: In today’s Gospel text, Jesus tells us how and where to
pray. What might your … Read More
Invite your friends to give the gift of life!
This is just a reminder about the upcoming Blood drive for Feb 17th.
This is a great opportunity to give blood for you, your family and friends – NO WAIT! You can even … Read More
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