Executive Director, John Knox Ranch

Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church invites you to a "Valley Rally" to meet the new Executive Director of John Knox Ranch (JKR) and learn more about what's happening there! See flyer for details.

This gathering will be held Sunday, February 11 from 3:00-5:00 PM at the church, 2120 N. Ed Carey Drive, Harlingen TX. Bring a snack to share, beverages provided. And please, RSVP to [email protected]  

We learned this week of the passing of Rev. Jane C. Johnson on January 30, 2018 in Austin. Jane faithfully served the First Presbyterian Church in Smithville for ten years. Please keep in prayer her husband Rev. David Johnson and family.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 300 Burleson, Smithville, Texas.

A Great Opportunity Awaits!

Mission Presbytery is seeking a Youth and Young Adult Program Director! If you enjoy working with young people, using your leader skills, being a mentor, friend, and enthusiast, this job is for you. Great benefits included and travel is required. All applicants may send resume with cover letter to [email protected]. Questions, call or text Claudia Smith at 512-797-3138.  Click here for Job Description.

You are invited to these upcoming services:

The Rev. Holly Hoppe

as Designated Co-Pastor of

Grace Presbyterian Church

1705 Gattis School Road

Round Rock, Texas 78664

Sunday, February 11, 2018, 2:30 PM*

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The Rev. Trey Haddon

as Pastor of

St. John's Presbyterian Church

12420 Hewitt Lane

Austin, Texas 78748

Sunday, February 11, 2018, 5:00 PM

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The Rev. Katheryn Barlow-Williams

as Pastor of

Central Presbyterian Church

200 E. 8th Street

Austin, Texas 78701

Sunday, February 18, 2018, 5:00 PM

*Note time change

You may recall the Sending Hope Campaign before the holidays that requested cards for patients at the Georgetown Behavioral Hospital. Rev. Nicole Talkington is pleased to report that they received over 600 cards of encouragement for their patients. Your response is most appreciated!

After Hurricane Harvey, Rev. Charlie Schuler, First-Rockport, says that after a rough patch, things are moving along nicely. They returned to their sanctuary January 14 and while the "west sing" is still out of commission,they have use of the Fellowship Hall, Kitchen and Gym. They are grateful for your support. They are still "mucking out" so if you can provide more clean-up buckets, please contact Rev Schuler at [email protected].  

Great news from Refugio! Gifts from PDA as well as from churches in Iowa, Illinois and South Carolina have come together to help. Through they were bundled up without electricity, the congregation celebrated Christmas Eve with a candlelight service in the sanctuary! Work is still going on, but they are closing in on being back in the sanctuary for good. As CRE David Tiner said, God and God's Saints have made all of this possible! 

       

Mark your calendar for the next presbytery meeting which will be held March 2-3 at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin.  Docket will be posted on February 5. 

Child Care Registration is now ON-LINE.  Registration is due no later than February 9. Click here to register.

Important!   Time Sensitive Information

Houses of Worship in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey may apply for assistance beginning January 5, 2018 and ending February 4, 2018 at 11:59 PM CST. Read this notice from FEMA for details and access to necessary forms.

Other Assistance:

The Texas Psychological Association, www.TexasPsych.org offers three free counseling sessions by Ph.D Psychology providers to anyone affected by Harvey. Click here to find a counselor.