From the CUPS Trip
Happy Birthday Charlie!
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Another day in the Valley
Thank you again for all of your prayers! We had another great day with far more WOWs than POWs.
Tonight we’ll treat you to some pictures from the Arise site, hope you enjoy!
Greetings from Westlaco (and Las Milpas and Mission)!
Greetings to you from the CUPS trip!.
Thank you for all of your prayers and support! So far this week has been great in many unexpected ways, we can’t wait to share all of … Read More
CUPS Mission Trip June 3 – June 8, 2012
Once again we send members and friends to “GO” into the world as Jesus’ hands and feet. This year Spring Branch Presbyterian Church and Sugarland Presbyterian Church will combine efforts on several projects in the … Read More
Register now for VBS !
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
What’s the Meaning of the Presbyterian Logo?
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
Why is Pentecost the Birthday of the Church?
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
Counting Down the Decades of 60th Anniversary
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 Myth of the Phoenix
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
Results from out last Blood Drive
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and area patients who need blood, have thanked us for our blood drive. Our blood drive results on Sunday, May 6, were as follows:
Donors: 16
Whole Blood:12
Double … Read More
Got a favorite Hymn?
We will be having a hymn Sing/Share on July 1 during worship. Gabe Perez is looking for people willing to speak/share history of their favorite hymn and why it is important to them. Contact Gabe
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Favorite Bible Stories
The Explorers’ Class is studying favorite stories from the Bible for the month of May. It’s interesting to read these stories and compare them to your memory of what you learned as a child. We’ll … Read More
What is a Paschal candle?
Paschal season is another name for Eastertide, the 50-day period between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday. The blessing of the Paschal, or Easter candle, is an ancient tradition that is observed in Roman Catholic, Anglican,
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Two openings available for blood drive
SBPC blood drive set for May 6th has two openings at this time around 9:15; if you are able to give and wish to donate, or know someone who could, please contact David Fuller … Read More
Mission Team Updates
Do you know of any families with children who do not have health insurance? If yes, please invite them to church on Sat. for CHIP/Medicaid enrollment opportunity 10 to 1
Spring Branch Community Car Show … Read More
Why is white the color for Eastertide?
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
How is a peacock a symbol of Eastertide?
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
Mission Updates
- Classrooms in the Academy will soon be painted; be prepared for a new aroma.
- All Academy teachers have been observed as part of the CDA certification program.
- Academy will be closed to students on May
CHIP Training
If you are concerned about the large numbers of children in our area not having health care, SBPC is partnering with the Children’s Defense Fund in Houston to enroll eligible participants in both the CHIP … Read More
How is a butterfly a symbol for Easter?
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
Celebrate Easter!
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
What do palm branches have to do with Lent?
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
Palm Sunday Cantata
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
Holy Week Celebrations
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
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