Houston Church Parishioners Stop Thief

From: ABC 13 News

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The suspect in a southwest Houston church burglary was in the hospital Saturday night after being caught by parishioners...

Police say a suspect used a sledge hammer the bust through the wall and steal several band instruments.

Members living nearby went inside the building to inspect the damage and found one suspect hiding in the ceiling.

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First Presbyterian Church - Houston - Votes to leave the Presbyterian Church USA

From: KUHF News

One of the largest Presbyterian churches in the country, located here in Houston, is voting this Sunday on whether or not to enter into a discussion of what its ultimate affiliation should be with its denomination — the Presbyterian Church USA
The long, brick church, First Presbyterian Church, Houston, sits in the heart of the museum district. It's a historic church with around 3,600 members. Senior Pastor Jim Birchfield says one reason the church is considering having a larger conversation is a theological drift between his church's mission and the larger body.

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Huston Church Damaged by Acid

DICKINSON — A small Houston-area church has been damaged by acid that was dumped on every pew.

Sgt. Frank Price estimates damage is at least $30,000.

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Houston Church Battling Fire, Murder, Infighting

HOUSTON — "The sanctuary at First New Mount Calvary Baptist Church is in shambles from an arson fire. The pastor is charged with murder. The church is embroiled in a nasty lawsuit .

Members of the Baptist congregation believe it's all a message from God: Stop bickering and rebuild the church together."

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