Presbyterian Women’s Program & Luncheon, Tuesday, October 20: Everyone is invited to the program featuring Ralph Weed, manager at the Braes Interfaith Ministries Resale and Consignment Store, 10319 S. Post Oak at W. Bellfort.
“Wonder Team” Sandwiches, Wednesday, October 28: Sandwich makers needed to help feed hungry Houston children. Please meet in McPhail Hall at 6 pm.
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 Mikeskas. Tickets will be sold at the door.
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.
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
At their meeting on October 15, your Session:
**Discussed the reality of declining church membership and attendance in our congregation and others ways to address it.
**Scheduled new elder examination for the November 19 session meeting. Ordination and installation of new elders will be during worship on January 10. All Committee Day will be on Saturday, January 16.
**Heard an appeal from the Stewardship Committee about the need for additional giving to the church.
**Decided to schedule a follow up FastTrac meeting and to make the FastTrac report available for members in the narthex and on the church website.
