News Archive
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| Rev. John Wurster to be Installed 5/6 | An administrative commission of New Covenant Presbytery will install John Wurster as Pastor of St. Philip at a service of worship on May 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. The commission includes... |
| Take Me Out to the Ball Game... 5/20 | The Fellowship Committee invites you to attend the Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers baseball game on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 1:05 pm at Minute Maid Park. Tickets are $10 each. We will carpool from the... |
| All Women are Invited To a Spring Luncheon 5/20 | (sponsored by the Presbyterian Women coordinating Team) Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:30 pm Featuring Anne Wilson and her mother, Marion Takehara presenting the Effects of WWII on four Generations.... |
| Annual St. Philip Picnic 4/29 | It's springtime again, and the weather is just right for the all church picnic on the grounds!!! Lunch will be served immediately following the 11:00 am worship service. Craft and game activities... |
| Mark Freeman Scholarship Applications Due | The Mark Freeman Scholarship Applications are due in April. We have extended the date to receive those applications until the end of April. For details click here: http://www.saintphilip.net/... |
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| Ft. Bend Boys Choir Concert 3/25 | The Music at St. Philip Concert Series presents the Fort Bend Boys Choir, directed by William R. Adams, performing in our sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. on March 25, 2012. Cost of admission is $10. |
| Welcome Reception for Rev. Wurster 3/18 | Rev. Dr. John Wurster will begin his ministry at St. Philip on March 16, 2012. He will be present in worship on Sunday, March 18, and there will be a reception in honor of John and his wife Deborah... |
| St Philip Calls New Senior Pastor - The Rev. Dr. John W. Wurster | Sunday, February 12, was an important day in the life of St. Philip Presbyterian Church. In a congregational meeting after the 11:00 worship service, the congregation voted unanimously (178-0) to... |
| Easter Boxes for the Women's Home | The Easter boxes for the Women’s Home, a longtime project of Presbyterian Women is open for participation by all. The goal is to fill 55 shoe boxes, wrap them in pretty spring paper and present them... |
| Ash Wednesday Service 2/22 | St Philip's Ash Wednesday Service will be held Wednesday, February 22 at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Preceding the service a supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. |
| Volunteer for Lord of the Streets 3/4/12 | Volunteer Opportunity – Lord of the Streets (LOTS): The next date for us to serve breakfast to the homeless is Sunday, March 4. We gather in the St. Philip parking lot at 6:30 am to carpool to... |
| Duerr Lecture Series Feb. 26-28 | Duerr Lecture Series, 2012: Speaker for the 15th annual Duerr Lecture Series will be Dr. Samuel L. Adams, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA.... |
| Women's Retreat Feb. 17-19 | The 2012 Women’s retreat is scheduled for February 17-19 at Camp Cho-Yeh. The topic is Reclaiming Civility. Cassandra Dahnke, a Presbyterian minister and one of the authors of the book will be our... |
| Congregational Meeting 2/12/12 re: PNC's Senior Pastor Nominee | The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, February 12, after the 11:00 service, for the purpose holding an election for the Pastor Nominating Committee's nominee for Senior Pastor... |
| Souper Bowl of Caring 2/5 | St. Philip Youth Support Souper Bowl of Caring Super Bowl Sunday is February 5. Did you know it is also Souper Bowl Sunday? The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement of young people aimed at... |
| All Church Chili Cook Off 1/28/12 | Event: All Church Chili Cook Off Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012 Time: 5:00-7:30pmLocation: Fellowship Hall Cowboy up and bring a pot of your favorite Chili on Saturday, January 28, from 5:00 – 7:... |
| Music @ St Philip Concert 1/29/12 | The Art of Fugue by J. S. Bach featuring organist Matthew Dirst on the Fritts organ, Op. 29 Sunday, January 29, 2012, 6:00 p.m.Sanctuary |
| Wednesday Night Live Will Resume Jan. 18 | |
| Christmas Services | |
| Scotland's Presbyterian Heritage Tour 2012 | A New Year’s Resolution for You: Travel More! And a way for you to keep that resolution: Join your St. Philip friends for a trip to Scotland August 4 through 13, 2012. We will journey through... |
| Advent & Christmas Services | December 4, 2011 2nd Sunday in Advent Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 Flat Mountains & High Valleys ,Interim Pastor Bernie Nord, preaching Music by the St. Philip... |
| Noon Advent Services on Thursdays | Noon Advent services in the sanctuary, Thursdays, Dec. 1, 8, and 15. A 30 minute service of scripture reading, music and prayer. A light lunch will follow in the gathering area next to the sanctuary... |
| Alternative Christmas Market 11/20 | Do all your shopping this Sunday, November 20 at The Alternative Christmas Market. Check out the “booths” set up in the Gathering Area. |
| Morning of Readings of Original Prose and Poetry 11/5 | An Invitation from the St. Philip Writing Group On Saturday, November 5 at 9:30 am in the Dining Room, the St. Philip Writing Group will host a morning of readings of original prose and poetry... |
| All Saints / Reformation Sunday 10/30/11 | This Sunday, in addition to celebrating the saints who have preceded us and also our Reformation heritage at both worship services, we’ll have a grand Blessed to Be a Blessing stewardship luncheon in... |
| WNL - Siblings & Birth Order | Siblings and birth order will be the topic of Jan Fox’s final presentation based on the book NurtureShock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merrymen. Wednesday 11/19/11 – dinner available for $7 at 5:45 pm... |
| Hunter Farrell to Speak 10/15 & 16 | Hunter Farrell, director of PC(USA) World Mission, will speak at St Philip Presbyterian Sat., Oct. 15, 10:00 a.m. to noon. He will discuss how changes in world mission have brought both opportunities... |
| Fall Visitor Forum 9/18 | WELCOME VISITORS - SAVE THE DATE! Are you interested in learning more about St Philip Presbyterian Church and what the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is all about? Mark your calendar now for a fall... |
| Blessing of the Backpacks | On Sunday, August 21, during the Time with the Children, we will celebrate the new school year with a Blessing of the Backpacks. All children (from our youngest to our oldest) and youth are invited... |
| Robert Brewer Organ Recital 8/21 | The last of our summer 2011 organ concerts will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 in our sanctuary and features Robert Brewer. Robert Brewer has been organist/choirmaster at St. Paul’s Methodist... |
| "Baptism and the Lord's Supper: Signs that Divide and Unite" | We are excited to welcome Dr. Martha Moore-Keish as the 2011 Summer Lecturer on August 14 & 15 at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Check out the details here: www.saintphilip.net/ministries/summer-... |
| Astros Baseball 8/20 | Astros Baseball Game at Minute Maid Park: The Fellowship Commission would like to get a group together for Presbyterian Night with the Astros on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Minute Maid Park. For... |
| Shake It Up Café 7/25-29 | Shake It Up Café: Where Kids Carry Out God’s Recipe! is the theme for Vacation Bible School, July 25-29, 2011. The recipe at our café includes heaping helpings of Bible fun and special servings of... |
| Good Coffee for a Good Cause | The Presbyterian Coffee Project offers a special link between congregations and communities around the world. Churches can now reach out to neighbors overseas not only with the prayers and offerings... |
| Violin and Organ Concert 7/17 | Summer Music Series at St. Philip continues Sunday, July 17 at 6:00 pm Zachary Carrettin, violin, Matthew Dirst, organ Admission $10 at the door. |
| Organ Concert 6/19 | The first of the Summer of 2011's organ concerts happens in our sanctuary on Sunday, June 19 at 6 pm. Keith Weber, organist. Admission $10. Keith Weber is the multi talented Music Director at Salem... |
| All Are Welcome Here @ ST. PHILIP! | We believe the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has done the right thing, and we give God thanks! If you’re also grateful, come see us. You will be welcome. And if you should choose to join us,... |
| Gladness, Not Sadness | As of May 10, 2011, the amendment to the PC(USA) Book of Order known as Amendment 10-A, proposed by the 219th General Assembly (2010) has received the affirmative votes of a majority of the... |
| Hands-on Mission Opportunities | 5/15/11 12:30 pm Kids Against Hunger packing session 5/22/11 6:30 am - Lord of the Streets - serving breakfast to the homeless Check out Kids Against Hunger: http://www.saintphilip.net/node/314... |
| May 8th is Youth Sunday! | The St. Philip Youth (SPY) will be leading much of this Sunday's service. They have been busily planning this special inspirational message for all ages. Join in! Happy Mother's Day! |
| May 1st Communion Offering for Mission to benefit SEARCH | Our May Communion Offering for Mission will be for the benefit of SEARCH services for the homeless, a longtime mission partner of St. Philip. SEARCH has found that individuals and families become... |
| Holy Week @ St. Philip | Sun. 4/17/2011 8:30a and 11:00a—Palm/Passion Sunday Worship Service 12:15—Re-dedication of the Statues of the Reformers 12:30—All Church Picnic Thurs. 4/21/2011 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary Maundy... |
| Bonhoeffer | Sunday, March 20, 4:00pm Special viewing of the film Bonhoeffer - Join us in the Dining Room of the Admin building. Saturday, April 9, 11:00am Bonhoeffer tour at Holocaust Museum with prayer service... |
| Ash Wednesday 3/9 | “Come, Begin the Journey into Lent.” March 9, 2011 Simple Supper 5:45 pm in the Fellowship Hall, cost $7.00 Worship with the Imposition of Ashes 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary |
| Children and the Sacraments | Special Sunday morning class on Children and the Sacraments Sunday, 2/27/11 at 9:30 a.m. Room 202, Education Bldg The class is geared toward parents of younger children, but everyone is welcome. In... |
| Souper Bowl of Caring | Help tackle hunger on Super Bowl Sunday! Help the St. Philip Youth help feed the hungry and provide shelter for the homeless in our area. SPY will be collecting donations at both worship services Feb... |
| WNL Series-Dealing with Cancer | The Rev Dr. Tommy Thompson, EVP/COO of CanCare, Inc. will lead this four week series of Wednesday Night Live. The sessions will be interactive and allow participants to name and reflect on the... |
| Congregational Meeting 1/23 | The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, January 23. The meeting will follow a potluck luncheon that will be held in Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 worship. The purposes of the... |
| WNL Begins Wed. 1/12 | In Fellowship Hall Supper @ 5:45, Presentation @ 6:10 Rev. Kristy Forbes Vits will lead presentation and discussion on the documentary: “Out in the Silence”. Here’s a brief synopsis: “Out in the... |
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