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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
May 16, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
May 8, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
May 7, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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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Read More May 7, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
May 4, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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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Read More May 2, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
May 1, 2012 in Pastoral Corner, Pres Press by dorisw
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Flyer April 28,2012… Read More
April 26, 2012 in Pastoral Corner, Pres Press by dorisw
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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
April 26, 2012 in Pastoral Corner, Pres Press by dorisw
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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
April 26, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
April 23, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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- 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
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Read More April 18, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
April 16, 2012 in Pres Press by dorisw
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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
April 5, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
April 5, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
March 29, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
March 29, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
March 22, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
March 21, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
March 15, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
March 10, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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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
March 9, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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).
If … Read More
March 6, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
March 1, 2012 in Pres Press by Ethan Mitchell
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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
March 1, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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