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MAM Event – please attend

Spring Branch Presbyterian church is one of the sponsors for Thursday, May 30th’s “Employment Services Program” graduation. This is a fairly new MAM program and 9-10 graduates are expected to be present at 4pm in … Read More

May 25, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Wednesday Night Fellowship

Thank You! Thank You!

We just ended another season of delicious Wednesday Night Suppers! This past fall, winter & spring, an average of 63 people were served each Wednesday evening. Many thanks to all the … Read More

May 23, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Last Sunday’s Sermon

So What Now?
Psalm 30, Acts 9:1-6(7-20)

Sermon by Dr. Laurey Murphy

Prayer For Illumination: Lord, whether by a blinding light like on the Damascus Road or by a still small voice heard in our … Read More

April 19, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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“The LORD Needs It!”

“The LORD Needs It!”
Luke 19:28-40(41-45), Zechariah 4:4-9,9:9

Preached by Dr. Laurey Murphy on March 24, 2013

“The LORD needs it!”

That’s what he said as the two from Galilee were untying our colt…our only … Read More

March 26, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Scripture Readings for Holy Week

Thursday, the 21^st

Daily Bible Reading: Luke 19:28-34

Reflection: If you had been the owner of the colt, would you have given it knowing that the Lord needed it? Given it with no questions … Read More

March 21, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Readings for Lent Next Week

Thursday, the 14^th

Daily Bible Reading: Philippians4b-14

Reflection: What successes/achievements/accomplishments do you need to let go of in order to go forward with your relationship with God?

Friday, the 15^th

Daily Bible … Read More

March 14, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Sermon – “Sooner Rather Than Later”

“Sooner Rather Than Later”
Luke 13:1-9
Preached by Dr. Laurey Murphy on March 3, 2013

In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus isn’t letting any of us off the hook! If you came here just to… Read More

March 14, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Sermon – “God’s Lost and Found”

“God’s Lost and Found”
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Preached by Dr. Laurey Murphey on March 10, 2013

The “Lost and Found” at church is always an odd assortment of that which was lost but now
found … Read More

March 14, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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The Colors of Lent

We continue to prepare ourselves using various colors of Lent. This fifth week of Lent, let’s think about the color Rose, which represents Joy.

Rose is a delicate, subtle color. Like the virtue joy, rose … Read More

March 14, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Patti Nanney

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Readings for Lent next week

Thursday, the 7^th

Daily Bible Reading: Luke 15:25-32

Reflection: When have you been in need of God’s forgiveness like the older son?

Friday, the 8^th

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Reflection: … Read More

March 7, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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Readings for Lent Next Week

Thursday, the 28^th

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 1^st

Daily Bible Reading: 1 … Read More

February 28, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 25, 2013 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 21, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 20, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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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

February 14, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pastoral Corner 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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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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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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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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