by J Z
A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3- (NRSV) Advent almost gets lost in the holiday hoopla this time of year. As soon as Thanksgiving is over, or even before, lights go up outside the houses, stores are bedecked […]
by J Z
Arriving at the shelter in Port Arthur, Texas, was a bit of a surprise following Hurricane Harvey. A well organized and patterned setup of 12-person tents and a cafeteria tent stood perfectly distributed along with a huge 250-person tent with a second cafeteria, two laundry units, trailers with showers and toilets. All tents were air […]
by J Z
God, our Shelter, Be a strong presence in the lives of neighbors who, having survived the winds and rains of the hurricanes, now face grief, uncertainty and weary days. May our generosity in prayer and in tangible signs of support overflow more than floodwaters, to sustain your work of healing and rebuilding and to bring comfort and […]
by J Z
WHAT IS THE 5G LIFE AND WHY SHOULD WE WANT IT? If you’ve used a cell phone you’ve heard the terms 3G and 4G. They refer to first, second, third generation data connections. Each new generation of phones works faster and allows the user to do more on their cell phone. According to the blog […]
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The Montreat Conference Center is one of the largest conference centers affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The name “Montreat” came from shortening the name “Mountain Retreat.” Montreat gives youth and young adults the means to affirm their calling to be and to shape the church of today and tomorrow. Miriam Ross, our Jr. High Youth […]
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Water is a basic resource needed for optimal living. According to the McKinsey & Company-backed 2030 Water Resources Group, the world’s water demand is expected to exceed supply by 40% within the next 20 years.1 Water cost has risen 30% in the last 9 years. However, drinking tap water is always a better alternative to […]
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As summer approaches, it’s important to stay hydrated, especially if you and your family spend time outdoors. We want you to drink water, but please use RE-USEable bottles! Bottled water is a resource-heavy industry and an energy intensive process. Here are the facts: Americans throw away about 60 MILLION water bottles a day (22 BILLION/year). Less […]
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Join us on Earth Day, April 23rd, and celebrate with us a day dedicated to bring awareness about the importance of caring for creation, what we call Earth Care Sunday. We will have several activities and demonstrations to show you how you can be a Co-creator with God and become intentional about Reducing, Reusing and […]
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This chilly weather has reminded me about a beautiful, quiet ministry here at Trinity Presbyterian Church that many might not know about or think about on a regular basis. My name is Tamara Jenkins, I am the Deacon overseeing the Prayer Shawl Ministry and I’d like to share with you about what this wonderful group […]
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It’s a new year and our Short-term Mission Team is already gearing up to serve those who have been affected by natural disasters through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. To give you an idea of what we have been up to over the last three years, we have put together a few pieces of information that […]
