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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
March 6, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
March 5, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
March 1, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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Lent is a time of renewal and transformation. As we march forward on our “In the Wild” journey towards Easter, we continue to prepare ourselves using various colors of Lent.
This third week of Lent, … Read More
March 1, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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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
February 28, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 28, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 28, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 27, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 26, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 25, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 25, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell
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As we continue our “In the Wild” journey this Lenten season, we continue to prepare ourselves using various colors of Lent. This second week of Lent, let’s think about the color Gold, which represents Gratitude … Read More
February 22, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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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
February 21, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell
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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
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Read More February 21, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 21, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
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Read More February 20, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 16, 2013 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
February 14, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell
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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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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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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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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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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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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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