A TEXAS WELCOME FOR OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS

In honor of our new staff members, Rachel Young, Josh Young and Josh Trahan, we will be hosting a welcoming party in Celebration Hall on Sunday, October 11. Enchiladas will be served at noon (yum!) as we offer a Texas-sized welcome to our newest CLPC staff and families! See you there!!!

 

APPRECIATION PARTY FOR KATRINA PENNINGTON

The congregation and its friends are invited to attend an appreciation party for Katrina Pennington on Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 in Fellowship Hall. A party will begin following Saturday Night Worship. We will celebrate Katrina’s nine years of service as our Director of Student Ministries. Katrina will begin her preparation and transition for her new call to ministry at CLPC in the area of missional outreach and congregational connections.

 

MISSIONARY TO VISIT CLPC

PCUSA missionary Jed Koball will speak at CLPC on October 17 and 18, as part of the denomination’s program called World Mission Challenge. It is currently planned for him to present a “Moment for Mission” at all three services and a more detailed presentation at a light lunch provided to the congregation on October 18 following the 11:15 a.m. service.

 

LIBRARY BOOK SALE

We are in the process of collecting children and adult books and DVD’s for the October 25 book sale. Please bring all donations to the church library. All proceeds will be used to purchase new resources for the library.

 

BOY SCOUT WREATHS AND CHRISTMAS GREENERY

Boy Scouts from Troop 869 will be in Philadelphia Hall after each service on October 10/11 to take orders for Christmas wreaths and greenery. This annual event includes a variety of door wreaths and sprays, garlands, live trees, table centerpieces and more. Orders will arrive early in December, and mail order forms are available to have greenery delivered anywhere as a special gift. Contact Jackie Geyer (281-286-3503 or eudrup@sbcglobal.net).

 

GALVESTON STREET MINISTRY

Help assist Galveston residents by serving breakfast from 8-9:30 am on Saturday, Oct 17. We will meet in the parking lot by the crosses at CLPC at 7:00 a.m. and depart 15 minutes later. For more information, please contact Tricia Miller at pmmiller15@gmail.com. Backup contact is Jim Miller at millerjimkay@comcast.net.

 

 


CLPC KIDS

 

FAMILY PUMPKIN CARVING

Join other CLPC families for a night of fun as we share a dinner of chili and carve pumpkins together on Friday, October 30th from 6:00 - 8:00 in C207. : Bring Your Own Pumpkin.

For more info on children & family events,
contact Shannan at 281-797-1974

 

 


Prayer List: Bill Harrison, Karen Lee, Sam Kwan, Oran Tarlton, Nancy Strasner, Katie Blair, Marsha Klaus, Dave Marks & Family • Our families in the military • Missionaries • Flood victims in Samoa, Indonesia and the Philippines

 

 

 


­“When Life Gives You Lemons”

 

Join us on Monday, October 19, at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall for an opportunity to learn about our caring ministries and what works when seeking help or reaching out to others. This lemon-themed social event will feature several CLPC women who willtheir ideas and personal experiences.

 

Full of tasty lemon treats and prizes, this is an event you do not want to miss, so invite a friend! We ask that attendees bring unwrapped baby items (especially diapers) for our "Cross in the City Baby Shower.”

 

For more information, contact Sue Smith (281-486-0462).


 

 

 


YOUTH CORNER

 

Jr. High Fall Retreat!

When:     Oct. 23 – 25 (We will meet at church on Friday at 6 pm and return around 12 noon on Sunday)

Where:    Camp Cho-Yeh!

Who:       All Jr. High Students and friends!

Why:        Fun, Fellowship, Worship, Camp Fire, Ropes Course, Ultimate Frisbee, Hiking, and Canoes…need I say more?

Cost:        $105

Parents: We still need a few more adults to go with us—you’ll be blessed!

 

Registration forms are available from Josh Young (joshyoung@clpc.org), and are due no later than SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18! See you then!


 

 

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES CLASS

 

The Contemporary Issues Sunday School class, as part of its continuing study of the Middle East, is honored to host a guest speaker this coming Sunday, October 11, at 10:15 in Room L106/107. Eid Hanna, an Egyptian Presbyterian minister, will be speaking on The Islamic Mindset – The Five Pillars of Islam and How Muslims See Christians. Eid has served congregations in the Egyptian cities of Minian, Zagazig, and Cairo. He has participated in mission trips to Lebanon and Syria. He is here in the US to start churches for Arabic speaking people.

 

 


 

50+ Older Adults

 

­Oct. 22       We will be leaving for a Sam Houston boat tour
                at noon on Thursday, October 22. Cost is $5.00

 

Nov. 2        We will be leaving for the Houston Baptist Bible
                Museum at 9:30am on Monday, November 2.

 

For more info on 50+ older adult activities, contact

Patti Wooten (281-474-9103 or patti@clpc.org)

 

 

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Come Worship With Us

 

Saturday Night Worship

     Casual and Contemporary .................................................................. 6:00 pm

 

Sunday Morning Worship

     Celebration and Family ....................................................................... 9:00 am

 

     Traditional and Liturgical.................................................................... 11:15 am


 

 

Come Learn With Us

 

Saturday Adult Teaching Hour.................................................................... 5 pm

Sat. Night Alive Adult Class.............................................................. (The Living Room)

Led by Jimmy and Marilu McGregor

 

Sunday Adult Teaching Hour................................................................ 10:15 am

 

Family Foundations.................................................................................................. (FH)

Led by Jennifer Ellison

 

Contemporary Issues Class........................................................................... (L106/107)

Led by Eid Hanna

 

Bible Study for All................................................................................................. (L108)

Led by Peter Cronk and Valerie Hainley

 

Singles’ Class......................................................................................................... (L109)

Led by David Severin and Pat McDonald

 

Women’s Study..................................................................................... (Shalom Room)

Led by Denise Christensen and Diane Morris


In-Depth Bible Study..................................................................................... (L208/209)

Led by Dr. Mike Morris

 

Men’s Study................................................................................................... (L211/212)

Led by Dr. Vic Hirsch


 

 

Come Join Us

 

Saturday, October 10

Children’s Worship (Mt. Zion).......................................................................... 6:15 pm

SuNday, October 11

Prayer before worship ................................................................................... 8:30 am

Children’s Worship (Mt. Zion).......................................................................... 9:15 am

Christian Education for all ages ................................................................... 10:15 am

Youth Handbells (L105).................................................................................. 11:15 am
Children’s Worship (Mt. Zion)........................................................................ 11:30 am

Cherub and Joy Singers (L105)........................................................................ 5:00 pm
IMPACT (Jr. High) ............................................................................................ 6:00 pm

Single Parent Bible Study (The Living Room)................................................. 6:00 pm

CROP Walk ...................................................................................................... 2:00 pm

 

MONDAY, October 12

SNW Band Practice (Sanctuary)...................................................................... 6:30 pm

 

Tuesday, October 13

Adults GAME Fellowship (Fellowship Hall).................................................. 11:30 am

Celebration Ringers (Sanctuary)...................................................................... 6:00 pm
Fellowship of Women (C207).......................................................................... 7:30 pm

Selah Rehearsal (Sanctuary)............................................................................ 7:30 pm

 

Wednesday, October 14

Men’s Bible Study (L205)................................................................................. 9:30 am

Ladies' Bible Study (The Living Room)............................................................ 9:30 am

Dead Theologians Society (The Living Room)................................................ 5:15 pm

KidsInC (C203)................................................................................................... 6:00 pm

High School Midweek (CH).............................................................................. 6:45 pm

Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Music Room).......................................................... 7:15 pm

Spirit Singers Rehearsal (L105)........................................................................ 5:15 pm

 

thursday, OCTOBER 15

Fellowship of Women Bible Study  (FH)...................................................... 9:00 am

Knitting Lives (The Living Room)..................................................................... 6:00 pm

Basketball Fellowship (Celebration Hall)........................................................ 7:30 pm

 

Friday, OCTOBER 16

Men’s Group (L209).......................................................................................... 6:20 am

 

Saturday, OCTOBER 17

O.A.K.S: Potluck and Movie (Fellowship Hall)............................................. 12:00 pm

 

SuNday, OCTOBER 18

Prayer before worship ................................................................................... 8:30 am
Children’s Worship (Mt. Zion).......................................................................... 9:15 am

Christian Education for all ages ................................................................... 10:15 am

Youth Handbells (L105).................................................................................. 11:15 am
Children’s Worship (Mt. Zion)........................................................................ 11:30 am

Cherub and Joy Singers (L105)........................................................................ 5:00 pm
Single Parent Bible Study (The Living Room)................................................. 6:00 pm

IMPACT.............................................................................................................. 6:00 pm

Single Parent Bible Study (The Living Room)................................................. 6:00 pm