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The Colors of Lent

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and continues for the next forty days (excluding Sundays).

Our theme of “In the Wild” this Lenten season helps us to remember how Jesus prayed and fasted in the wilderness … Read More

February 13, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney

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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

February 12, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 11, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 11, 2013 in Pres Press, Serving Our Community by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 10, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 10, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 8, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Invite your friends to give the gift of life!

This is just a reminder about the upcoming Blood drive for Feb 17^th.

This is a great opportunity to give blood for you, your family and friends – NO WAIT! You can even … Read More

February 8, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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Souper Bowl Sunday – Everyone wins

Ya done GOOD!! With leadership from our youth and caring participation from our congregation we collected about 120 cans of food for Souper Bowl Sunday. Folks at our mission partners — Fairhaven Food Pantry — … Read More

February 8, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

Volunteers (two cars) needed to deliver warm food from Pappy’s to 26 folks on July 27, August 24, or Dec. 28, 2013. Anyone or a group can participate in this outreach to senior citizens in … Read More

February 6, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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Collection for South of the Border

A small plastic container has been next to the food box outside of the church office.

Please begin to begin to let your friends and neighbors know that we are collecting crib sheets (standard size), … Read More

February 5, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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Thank you to Pappy’s Cafe and our Meals on Wheels Volunteers

Our special thanks to the folks at Pappy’s Restaurant (9041 Katy Freeway) and owner Paul Braden for his fantastic support of our Meals on Wheels program.

Begun about ten years by Lee Dudinsky, Pappy’s Restaurant … Read More

January 31, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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CBGR Cook Off in Spring Valley Park

Do you like road kill? What about gumbo or chili? BBQ? Stop by the Spring Valley Village park on Sat. afternoon between 2 and 6pm and take a chance on sampling some of each. Park … Read More

January 31, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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Blood Drive on November 17th!

This is just a reminder about the upcoming Blood drive for Feb 17^th. David Fuller has scheduled the regulars so you should have received an e-mail from the blood center. As always if … Read More

January 31, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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Mission Update

We hosted our Presbytery’s Officer Training last Saturday and about 128 Presbyterians from all over the Presbytery of New Covenant attended. I would like to thank Patti Nanney for being so fantastic to work with … Read More

January 30, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Upcoming Speeches with Dr. Louis Markos

Many of us enjoyed the C.S. Lewis classes Dr. Louis Markos held in January and September 2012, so I’m sharing with you some dates for some of his upcoming events.

First, Dr. Markos is currently … Read More

January 29, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney

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Document Shredding for MAM!

Document Shredding at MAM (Blalock just north of Long Point) on Jan. 26^th

9am to Noon

$10 donation for $75 value

<No electronic recycling>

City of Houston does electronic recycling at 7700 Kempwood

Monday … Read More

January 17, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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Join Sizzle and Smoke – Our Cook-off team!

Join Sizzle and Smoke – Our Cook-off team at CBGR, the first annual Chili, BBQ, Gumbo, and Roadkill Cook-off held right next door at Spring Valley Park!

SBPC is registered to participate in the February

January 10, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Volunteers needed to host Prader-Willi event

The Texas Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Round-up 2013 Conference begins at 8:00 AM and will conclude at 5:30 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Spring Branch Presbyterian Church. The Gathering Place is where the meetings … Read More

January 9, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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Meals on Wheels

Our 4^th Sat. of the month service project feeding about 26 families in the greater Spring Branch area needs drivers for four months in 2013. Please consult members of your group or friends and … Read More

January 9, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell

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