The 60th anniversary is the diamond anniversary and is as precious as the jewel. Therefore, our 60th anniversary celebration is being called Diamond Jubilee.
It is a tremendous achievement to be a “diamond strong” … Read More
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Pines Presbyterian Church, 12751 Kimberley
A day to nurture your spirit, enliven your faith, and recommit to ministry.
The morning will begin with registration at 8:30am followed by Rev.
FOCUS 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Pines Presbyterian Church
12751 Kimberley, Houston TX 77024
A day to nurture your spirit, enliven your faith, and recommit to ministry.
The morning will begin with Rev. Carol Howard … Read More
Lunch and Learn meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (September to May) for lunch and Bible study. The current study features the book, God’s Answers for Today’s Problems: Proverbs by Kay Arthur and Pete … Read More
This year is the 60th anniversary of Spring Branch Presbyterian Church.
Each month we will be including “fun facts” that happened in the United States and in our church throughout the decades.
Do you … Read More
The official seal of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was adopted in 1985. At first glance it looks like a cross. But, it is intended to capture some of the important emphases of the Reformed tradition. … Read More
This Sunday is a special day of celebration for our church. It is called the day of Pentecost, which means “fiftieth day.” Pentecost was a Jewish feast of harvest that occurred the fiftieth day after … Read More
This year is the 60th anniversary of Spring Branch Presbyterian Church.
Each month we will be posting “fun facts” that happened
in the United States and in our church throughout the decades.
Do you … Read More
The phoenix has long been presented as a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal.
The phoenix was a fabulous mythical Arabian bird mentioned in Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. The phoenix, or firebird, was said … Read More
Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season. The liturgical color of Eastertide is white.
White symbolizes purity, holiness, and virtue, as well as respect and reverence. White … Read More
What little we know of the images used by early Christians is what we can deduce from the use of images in the catacombs as decorations on their tombs. Many of the early images were … Read More
Long before the time of Christ, Egyptians saw a similarity between the cloth wrappings of their mummies and the butterfly’s cocoon. For these early people and the Greeks, who placed golden butterflies in their tombs, … Read More
In biblical times, palms were a sign of hope. When a tired and thirsty traveler was in the desert and saw a palm tree, he was delighted because he knew he was near an oasis … Read More
The “crown of thorns” signifies the pain, suffering, abuse, and the cruel manner in which Jesus was treated by soldiers, as well as the disbelief of many who did not accept him as God’s son.… Read More
Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season. This helps us remember what part of the Christian year we are celebrating. The color purple is associated with Lent … Read More
Some people may not realize that the pretzel is a Lenten food. According to a variety of different sources, pretzels were viewed as Lenten treats for several reasons.
As we have stated previously, Lent is … Read More
A bulb symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings.
Bulbs are plain brown and not very attractive to look at. They appear dead when they are dormant and must be buried to grow. Christ died on the … Read More
When does Lent begin?
Ash Wednesday, the day after Shrove Tuesday, is the real beginning of Lent. We usually begin Ash Wednesday with a service where we recognize our mortality, repent of our sins, and … Read More
What is Pancake Day?
Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. It is traditional on this day to eat pancakes.
Why are Pancakes eaten … Read More
If we disobey the rules in our schools, the consequences can be detention or suspension for a specific number of days. If we disobey the rules in our community, we can be arrested and fined. … Read More
Do you ever feel that one moment you are striving to follow God with heart and mind and soul and strength, and then—before you can blink—you are serving false gods? You are not alone.
In … Read More
by Patti Nanney
Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.” That quote definitely fit the Israelites of the Old Testament.
This Sunday begins a five-week look … Read More
by Patti Nanney
Through discipline parents help to shape their children to understand and behave as they should. But, what happens when a child disobeys a parent? What happens to adults when they disobey speed … Read More
Saturday Morning: 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am,
12:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Saturday Vigil: 6:15pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 7:15pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 am
1215 Campbell Road
Houston, TX 77055
713-464-7659
