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
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What does crown of thorns have to do with Lent?
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
What does purple have to do with Lent?
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
Why are pretzels a Lenten food?
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
Daylight Savings Time
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
Saturday, SBPC Community Garage Sale
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).
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Interested in going to South Texas this Summer?
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
Why is a bulb a symbol of Lent?
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
We Welcome our New Business Administrator
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
New Covenant Presbytery Connections
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Thank you!
We appreciate your reading Connections online! |
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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
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What do ashes have to do with Lent?
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
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