Condolences

Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:

Vanity Lazard, Juanita Jackson’s daughter, was killed in an automobile accident Saturday, October 14. Memorial service: Friday, October 20, 11 a.m., Trinity East UMC, Houston.

Mrs. Madlyn Hunter, Rev. Cynthia Hunter’s mother, Metropolitan UMC, Conroe, passed away Saturday, October 14, around 1:00 am.

Prayer Requests

Paltha Warren, Rev. John Warren’s mother, ( St. John 's UMC, Rockdale , Texas , West District) was placed in hospice care October 13. Resident, Happy Harbor, La Porte ; Member, Jacinto City UMC.

Rev. Tommy Earl Burton, Reeves Chapel UMC, Pittsburg , had health issues, an MRI and was told everything was clear about a month ago. Monday, October 16, he followed up with a Neurologist who found a small suspicious grey area. An EEG will be done next week and an MRI has been scheduled for November 6.

Rev. Brenda Lucas, St. Mark’s UMC, Marshall, is home recuperating after her recent spine surgery.

Rev. Wayne Calder, Tuesday, October 17, Stint/catheter for dialysis was removed, ending the long road of recovery from kidney failure. Thank you deeply for your notes, prayers and care in this life changing experience. There is no doubt that prayer produced two miracles - that I am alive and that I have regained full use of my kidneys. It has been a treasure for me to have your prayers.

David Neef & Jennifer Ross will marry Saturday, October 21, Walden Yacht Club, Montgomery , Texas .

Parents: Becky Neef & Rev. David Davidson (First & Paige UMC’s, Giddings) and Doug & Penny Ross.

This Week’s Events

For a ‘list’ of October events go to: http://www.txcumc.org/events_find.asp

For a ‘calendar’ view of October events go to: http://www.txcumc.org/calendar.asp

The Cramer Retreat Center, "Sabbath Rest" Day Retreat, Wednesday, Oct 18th, 9 a.m - 3 p.m.

RSVP, 281-350-1355, neradke@CramerCenter.org, .5 CEU credits. http://www.cramercenter.org/Programs.html

Texas Conference Clergy Spouses Association 2006 Retreat, ‘Celebrate Life With Sabbath Rest’ Friday-Saturday, October 20-21, leabynum@sbcglobal.net, 903-759 9353. Silent Auction: Districts need to supply one item. Individuals are welcome to contribute. Memorial Service Love Offering: Benefits Bishop's Spouse Scholarhship Fund.

"7 Principles for a Healthy Congregation", Rev. Tom Ehrich, Church & Society Fall Retreat, open to all, Friday, October 20, 7 p.m., Saturday, October 21, 3 p.m., Wesley UMC, Huntsville, Rev. Glynden Bode, 281-537-5628, glyndenbode@gmail.com. Block of rooms reserved, Holiday Inn Express, Friday night. Registration: $25, Lunch included.

Deer Park UMC Fall Festival & Annual Car & Bike Show, Saturday, October 21, Activities include: Exotic, classic cars & motorcycles show, moon-walk, petting zoo, train rides, face painting, silent auction, bake sale, art show, pumpkin decorating & carving contest, BBQ, sno-cones, flu shots, blood drive. Fun for the whole family! www.dpumc.org

Lay Ministry Institute, Oct. 20, 21, 28, offered by The Methodist Hospital, Leader: Rev. Ron Sunderland; Denice Foose, 713-441-6297, dfoose@tmh.tmc.edu. A workshop for laypersons in pastoral care . Institute runs from October - May: 2 weekend sessions, & one monthly (2 hour) meeting on Saturdays. Parishioners receive excellent training for church's hospital ministry or for The Methodist Hospital's Wesley program.

Conference UMM’s Ministry Team Meeting , Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.-12 noon, First UMC, Conroe, Kenneth Tielke, President, 281-342-9677; 713-724-9755, Kenwtielke@aol.com

International Justice Mission Luncheon, Monday, October 23, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., The Woodlands UMC, 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, Texas, 77380. Rev. Godfrey Hubert, Foundry UMC, 713-937-9388, godfrey.hubert@foundrychurch.org. The National Geographic magazine reports more people are enslaved today than were trafficked in four centuries of trans-Atlantic slave trade. Pastors are invited to come learn about Washington, D.C. based IJM’s work which was founded in 1997, and is comprised of Christian human rights professionals, lawyers, and public officials, who provide legal and other resources to secure freedom for hapless victims of injustice around the globe. www.ijm.org; RSVP. Cost: $6

Upcoming Events

Spirit Journey 2006, Thursday, October 26, 5 p.m.- Saturday, October 28, 4 p.m., Lakeview, Family Life Center , Great Hall, & Chapel area. Study & practice in spiritual formation, spiritual renewal & rest, new insights, and/or seeking to be formed & transformed for Christian living and ministry while spending time away in autumn beauty. Leader: Jerry Webber, Director, Center for Christian Spirituality and Minister of Prayer & Spiritual Formation, Chapelwood UMC. Cost: $135. CEUs available. Kathy Kothmann, 979-693-8134, k.kothmann@verizon.net.

140 year Anniversary, Sunday, October 29, 3:30 p.m. Asbury Memorial UMC, 215 Medina , Houston , Texas . All are welcome & encouraged to attend.

Kick-Off Luncheon, Tuesday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Blueridge UMC, 2929 Reed Road , Houston , Texas , 77051 , Rev. Ellen Willett, First UMC, Huntsville , 936-295-5441, ewillett@huntsvillefumc.org. ‘Newly Formed’ Older Adult Ministries Networking Fellowship has met to determine how to effectively serve older adults within the new structure of the Texas Conference. The vision is similar in concept to Christian Educators Fellowship and would provide training, resources, information, support, encouragement, as well as plan, execute, and administer events for local churches & leaders of Older Adults. Two fellowship groups proposed: Houston area & Northern part of the Conference. Cost: $5.00.

Mission Opportunities

New Central South District website, csdistricttxcumc.org. District clergy & laity need to register on the site. Conference members may register to have access to information not available to the general public.

Employment Opportunities

For a complete listing of employment opportunities, go to: http://www.txcumc.org/jobs_find.asp.

Full-Time Youth Director, First UMC, Alvin, Texas, Rev. Jim Flagg, jimflagg@alvinmethodist.org , Marcia Bunch, SPR Chair, 281-331-6779. Director should be dynamic, Christ-centered, willing to take our 60+ Jr./Sr. High youth group to the next level. Responsible for overseeing Sunday School, Sunday night worship/small group time, Mid-week, Confirmation Class, as needed, Mission activities & several community events. Experience with programming, recruiting & working with volunteers. Benefits.

Part-Time College Ministries Director, A&M UMC, 417 University Dr., College Station, Texas, 77840, Rev. Kip Gilts, kipgilts@am-umc.org. Director must have a heart for Christ, leadership gifts, experience directing a team of highly motivated leaders, be a bright, energetic, self-motivated person. The College Ministries serves as an extension of the vision, purpose and strategies of the church. 45,000 student campus directly across the street. 20-24 hrs./wk.

Part-Time Youth Leader, First UMC, 306 W. Scurry St., Daingerfield , Texas , 75638, 903-645-3431, daingerfieldumc@yahoo.com . College-aged student. Qualities: Energetic, organized, good role model for teenagers, grounded in Christian faith & belief, musically talented, a plus. Duties: Lead Sunday afternoon youth group devotionals, help/organize a local mission project once a month (helping older members of our church, visiting members in nursing homes, serving dinner to the homeless), be available to attend extra activities (concerts, etc.). Each activity will include at least 1-2 youth sponsor(s). Pay will be based on experience.

Classifieds
For a complete listing of Classifieds (such as: For Sale, Free or Wanted Items), go to: http://www.txcumc.org/classifieds_find.asp.