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Long before the time of Christ, Egyptians saw a similarity between the cloth wrappings of their mummies and the butterfly’s cocoon. For these early people and the Greeks, who placed golden butterflies in their tombs, … Read More
April 5, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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April 8th Easter Sunday
– 7:00 am Easter Sunrise Service; Spring Valley Park
– 9:00 am Easter Breakfast; Fellowship Hall
– 9:30 am Sunday School
– 10:50 am Special Worship Service; Sanctuary… Read More
April 5, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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In biblical times, palms were a sign of hope. When a tired and thirsty traveler was in the desert and saw a palm tree, he was delighted because he knew he was near an oasis … Read More
March 29, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Join us in celebration of Palm Sunday with the Chancel Choir’s presenting the cantata, “Praise the God of Resurrection,” as our morning worship. Worship begins at 10:50 am, Sunday, April 1.… Read More
March 29, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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Join the Property Group for a Church Work day is Saturday, March 31 from 9 am to noon. All are needed to come help spruce up things around the buildings. There will be a list … Read More
March 24, 2012 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell
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Plan now for Holy Week:
April 1st Palm Sunday 10:50 am Worship – An Easter Cantata
April 5th Maundy Thursday 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
– Communion with Seder Dinner
– Followed by a Regular Dinner… Read More
March 22, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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The “crown of thorns” signifies the pain, suffering, abuse, and the cruel manner in which Jesus was treated by soldiers, as well as the disbelief of many who did not accept him as God’s son.… Read More
March 21, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season. This helps us remember what part of the Christian year we are celebrating. The color purple is associated with Lent … Read More
March 15, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Some people may not realize that the pretzel is a Lenten food. According to a variety of different sources, pretzels were viewed as Lenten treats for several reasons.
As we have stated previously, Lent is … Read More
March 10, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Don’t forget to change your clock on Saturday evening. “Spring forward” one hour before you go to bed so you won’t be late for Sunday School and Church!… Read More
March 9, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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Come to the Spring Branch Presbyterian Church Community Garage Sale on Saturday, March 10th, 8 am to noon. The sale will be in the Church parking lot (in the Fellowship Hall if it rains).
If … Read More
March 6, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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We’ll be going to the Rio Grande Valley again this year to participate in the CUPS Mission.
Please save June 3-8 2012 to help improve the quality of life in rural communities along the Mexico-U.S. … Read More
March 1, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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A bulb symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings.
Bulbs are plain brown and not very attractive to look at. They appear dead when they are dormant and must be buried to grow. Christ died on the … Read More
March 1, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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We welcome Jorida Vakiari as our new Business Administrator.
Jorida gained her BS in Economics in 2000. She has over ten years of experience in accounting, financial planning, analysis and banking. Ms. Vakiari has worked … Read More
February 27, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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Here is a link to the March/April 2012 issue of Connections. Thanks for your part in making Presbytery funds available for other ministries!
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Helen Wolf, Editor
Presbytery … Read More
February 25, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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When does Lent begin?
Ash Wednesday, the day after Shrove Tuesday, is the real beginning of Lent. We usually begin Ash Wednesday with a service where we recognize our mortality, repent of our sins, and … Read More
February 24, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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We’ll be going to the Rio Grande Valley again this year to participate in the CUPS Mission.
Please save June 3-8 2012 to help improve the quality of life in rural communities along the Mexico-U.S. … Read More
February 18, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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Everyone is invited to a “Say Goodbye to Melba Dinner” at the March 7 Wednesday Night Supper. Melba Butler is retiring and we want to tell her how much we appreciate all the wonderful things … Read More
February 17, 2012 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell
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What is Pancake Day?
Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. It is traditional on this day to eat pancakes.
Why are Pancakes eaten … Read More
February 16, 2012 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Join us on February 19 at 9am in the Fellowship Hall for a Pancake Breakfast before heading to Sunday School.
We will have a pre-Lent celebration based on the Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday, idea.
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Read More February 16, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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ASH WEDNESDAY
February 22, 2012
Dinner served 5:45 PM
Worship afterwards… Read More
February 15, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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Do you have “stuff ” cluttering your living space? Spring Branch Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a garage sale for all who would like a place to sale their treasures. Church people, community people – all … Read More
February 10, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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Recently Sarah Dikeman submitted a report regarding the activities of the Presbyterian Women at Spring Branch Presbyterian Church. We thought you might be interested is reading about the many activities in which the women participate.… Read More
February 10, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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Join us on February 19 at 9am in the Fellowship Hall for a Pancake Breakfast before heading to Sunday School.
We will have a pre-Lent celebration based on the Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday, idea.
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Read More February 8, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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We’ll be going to the Rio Grande Valley again this year to participate in the CUPS Mission.
Please save June 3-8 2012 to help improve the quality of life in rural communities along the Mexico-U.S. … Read More
February 8, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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