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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Join Sizzle and Smoke – Our Cook-off team!
… Read MoreJoin 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
Christmas in the Park this Sunday!
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors!
Walk the track watching live exhibits by local churches and organizations telling the Christmas story.
Free shuttle bus service from Waltrip Funeral Home and the old Spring Branch High … Read More
Cookies Galore will be December 8th
Cookies Galore will Dec. 8th 1215 Campbell Rd. in the Gathering Place
9am to 1pm
Purchase homemade cookies in decorated tins and visit craft vendors.
Tell your friends and neighbors!
Proceeds benefit scholarships given by … Read More
Christmas in the Park
Please share this link with your friends and neighbors, and invite them to Christmas in the Park on December 16th!
Pictures from the 60th!
Pictures from the 60th are now online!
http://www.pictage.com/1345335… Read More
News from the Nominating Committee
The 2012-2013 Nominating Committee is seeking suggestions from the congregation for the position of elder to serve on the Session and Academy Board member.
Each of these positions is important to the well-being of our … Read More
“Is God a Republican or a Democrat?”- Sermon by Rev.Laurey Murphy, November 11, 2012
Is God a Republican or a Democrat?
Mark 12:13-17, Romans 13:1-10
Sermon by Laurey Murphy
November 11, 2012
In the middle of the mall or the HEB or even here, ask “Is God a Republican … Read More
Business Plan Competition Needs Mentors
The 2013 Newspring Business Plan Competition is fast approaching and they are looking for volunteer mentors and judges this year.
Please consider serving as a mentor to an HCC student that is interested in starting … Read More
News from the last Presbytery Meeting
Below you’ll find a link to Postlude. Postlude is produced and posted on the presbytery web site (Presbytery Meetings) after each stated presbytery meeting. Articles provide a sense of the day’s events as well as … Read More
Christmas in the Park
Save the Date: Sunday Dec. 16th 6pm to 8pm
Spring Valley Village Park
1205 Campbell Rd.
Walk the track watching live exhibits by local churches and organizations telling the Christmas story.
Free shuttle bus service … Read More
Spring Branch Presbyterian shirts, totes, pullovers and more!
If you would like to commemorate our church’s great achievement by purchasing merchandise that proudly displays this accomplishment, then it is easy to do. All you have to do is go to our Land’s End … Read More
Sunday is Children’s Sabbath
The National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths, established in 1992 by the Children’s Defense Fund and endorsed by hundreds of denominations and religious organizations, unites religious communities of every faith in celebrating the blessing of children, … Read More
Benevolence Fair and Lunch
Spring Branch Mission Sunday is Oct. 7th with Peacemaking offering, communion, and our Benevolence Fair right after worship service in Fellowship Hall. Our youth will be providing lunch as a fundraiser and organizations to whom … Read More
“Dogs, Crumbs & Spit–Ephphatha!” Sermon by Dr. Laurey Murphy
“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
Day 6: Prayers for Churches Serving Children
Praying for Churches and Ministries Who Are Serving Children Whose Parent’s Are Incarcerated
Did you know that . . . Children and families with incarcerated parents not only face the trauma of loss, but also … Read More
Day 5: Prayers for Churches Serving Children
Prayer for Churches and Ministries who are serving Latchkey Kids
Did you know that In America today, millions of young people are alone and unsupervised in the hours after school, before parents return home from … Read More
Day 4: Prayers for Churches Serving Children
Prayer for Churches and Ministries that are Sharing Good News with Children
Did you know that church attendance has declined for more than 60 years in the U.S. and that one bi-product of that is … Read More
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