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What Jesus says about attitude.
Mo-Ranch Retreat
June 13-15
Kids are free!

This year’s annual Mo-Ranch all-church (and especially families) retreat is June 13–15 and kids go free! Our speaker is Rick Murray, Senior Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin, who will explain what Jesus had to say about “attitude adjustment” in the Sermon on the Mount. Child care provided for infants and toddlers. Preschool and elementary children will have their own program of music, games, arts and crafts and much MO during the keynote presentations. Youth will have their own music and talks. Costs vary. Registration deadline is May 23. Don’t MOsey—sign up today online or contact Jennifer Quintero at 226-0216, ext. 258.

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Rick’s subject at Mo-Ranch 2008:
“Studies from the Sermon on the Mount: Attitude Adjustments”
About Rick Murray
“Loves the Lord.” “Committed man of God.” “Enthusiastic and energetic.” “Relational.” “Fun with a sense of humor.” “Extroverted.” “Looks for the ones who aren’t in church and seeks ways to bring them in and introduce them to Jesus.” “Challenges people to become better disciples of Christ.” “Humble.” “Straight-forward.” “Joy.” “Contagious faith.” “Excited about discovering where the Holy Spirit is leading for the future.” “Grace and truth.” “People oriented.”

These are some of the phrases used to describe Rick Murray, which flesh out the facts of his formal resume. Rick, the Senior Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian in Austin since 2006, was born and raised in California, where he graduated from Cal Poly University with a B.S. in Social Science and History in 1976. His original plan was to become a high school teacher and football coach, but God had another call for Rick. After a time of prayer and discernment, Rick entered Fuller seminary, graduating in 1980. Rick then served in youth ministry as an assistant pastor and in adult education as an associate pastor in California before becoming the senior pastor at John Knox Presbyterian Church of Dublin, CA. Before serving Covenant , Rick served First Presbyterian Church of Yakima, WA and the surrounding community as the pastor/head of staff.

Rick’s spiritual gifts encompass preaching and teaching (he refers to them as “holy compulsions”), followed closely by leadership and evangelism, and thus he could be described as mission-driven and Christ-centered. Rick’s passion is reaching out with the gospel and growing followers of Christ into maturity.

Rick’s wife, Kathy, is also a California native, but she claims a Texas connection through her mother, Faye, who was born and raised in West Texas. Kathy began dating Rick in college, and it was partially through their friendship that she accepted Jesus Christ into her life. Shortly after graduation, the two of them married. While Rick attended seminary, Kathy worked at the University of Southern California, thus providing Rick the opportunity to root for the wrong team in the 2006 Rose Bowl National Championship. Kathy’s mother lives with them in Austin.

Both Rick and Kathy are excited to be Texans. Like Abraham, they heard God’s voice saying, “Go to the land I will show you.” They look forward to their time with the First Presbyterian family in San Antonio.