Advent Booklet Sign-Up,Today: The 2009 Advent Booklet will focus on holiday traditions, traditions from the past or traditions of the present. Begin to mull over your favorite tradition and be ready to sign up for your contribution to this year’s Advent celebration. All devotionals are due November 15.
Stewardship Dedication Sunday, November 8: Mark your calendar for this very special day. Please bring your pledge card to the worship service, and then stay for the catered barbecue dinner from Demeris. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Crop Walk Registration: Register on our walkway to sponsor or walk at the 35th Annual Houston Crop Walk on October 11, 18 and 25. The walk will be held November 1 at the Art Park on the Sabine Promenade (Sabine at Memorial, west of downtown) beginning 2 pm. The money raised will be distributed to Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels.
Interfaith Dinner Dialog, Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30-9:30 pm: Sponsored by Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston, the Dinner Dialogs provide an opportunity to meet with people from various faith traditions. During the evening people gather in groups of 8-10 in private homes to share a meal and engage in a moderated discussion about the role of faith or spirituality in their lives. Please register at www.amazingfaithshouston.org.
Clayton Thomas Service: The Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 14 at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall.
Ministry to the Port of Houston: The Presbyterian Women need the following items for the Seamen’s boxes they will be assembling in November: heavy work socks, tooth brushes, toothpaste, large bars of soap, disposable razors, deodorant, shaving crèam, lip balm, small Kleenex packs and hard candy (no chocolate). Place items in the box next to the church office. If you would prefer not to shop yourself, please contact Joann Navratil who will be happy to do your shopping.
