FOCUS 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Pines Presbyterian Church
12751 Kimberley, Houston TX 77024
A day to nurture your spirit, enliven your faith, and recommit to ministry.
The morning will begin with Rev. Carol Howard … Read More
C.S. Lewis Lecture Series on “Mere Christianity” begins Sunday, September 16th at 5pm. Dr. Markos was a treasure last year and we are looking forward to getting him back!
Mark your calendars for the other … Read More
“Dogs, Crumbs & Spit–Ephphatha!”
Mark 7:24-35
Sermon on 9/9 by Dr. Laurey Murphy
Here it is Rally Day 2012 and our lectionary passage this morning is about dogs, crumbs and spit! It is one … Read More
Lunch and Learn meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (September to May) for lunch and Bible study. The current study features the book, God’s Answers for Today’s Problems: Proverbs by Kay Arthur and Pete … Read More
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF SPRING BRANCH
Welcome to God’s Household!
Please join us on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 for Bible Study and Salad luncheon in the fellowship Hall at 9:30 am.
Mary Marcotte, Associate General Presbyter … Read More
“You are the one!”
2 Samuel 12:1-13, Ephesians 4:15,16
It has been a wonderful vacation…a week at the beach with my sister and her husband, my brother and his wife, their newborn and … Read More
Where Does God Dwell ?
2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Ephesians 2:11-22
My Prayer For Illumination: O God of our life, dwell in the heart that Your Word may be proclaimed with the gift of joy … Read More
“I Hope You Dance”
II Samuel 6:1-5,12b-19 and Ephesians 1:3-14
I hope you dance!
I hope you dance more than I do.
I’m not talking about simply doing the jitterbug nor the shag nor ballet … Read More
This year is the 60th anniversary of Spring Branch Presbyterian Church.
Each month we will be including “fun facts” that happened in the United States and in our church throughout the decades.
Do you … Read More
Who’s your best friend? Are they forever?
Come to Vacation Bible School June 18th-22nd from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and find out that
THERE IS NO FRIEND LIKE JESUS! -Get Connected-
Complete the registration … Read More
The official seal of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was adopted in 1985. At first glance it looks like a cross. But, it is intended to capture some of the important emphases of the Reformed tradition. … Read More
This Sunday is a special day of celebration for our church. It is called the day of Pentecost, which means “fiftieth day.” Pentecost was a Jewish feast of harvest that occurred the fiftieth day after … Read More
This year is the 60th anniversary of Spring Branch Presbyterian Church.
Each month we will be posting “fun facts” that happened
in the United States and in our church throughout the decades.
Do you … Read More
The phoenix has long been presented as a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal.
The phoenix was a fabulous mythical Arabian bird mentioned in Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. The phoenix, or firebird, was said … Read More
Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season. The liturgical color of Eastertide is white.
White symbolizes purity, holiness, and virtue, as well as respect and reverence. White … Read More
What little we know of the images used by early Christians is what we can deduce from the use of images in the catacombs as decorations on their tombs. Many of the early images were … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Saturday Morning: 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am,
12:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Saturday Vigil: 6:15pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 7:15pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 am
1215 Campbell Road
Houston, TX 77055
713-464-7659
