________________________PRAYER CONCERNS__________________________


_______________________________BIRTHS_______________________________


_________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________

FROM Jack Womack, Assoc. Pastor First Laporte:
My mother-in-law Mary Kendall died at home, in Mt. Enterprise, on Dec
12, 2005 as a result of cancer. Prayers are appreciated for my wife
Kathy and her family. Services will likely be in Henderson; nothing has
been finalized at this time.

_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________

FROM Rev. Thomas (Tom) W. Daugherty
Attention all appointees to Extension Ministry in the Texas Annual
Conference! Please MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The annual meeting with Bishop
Janice Riggle Huie, as provided for in the Book of Discipline, has been
scheduled for April 4, 2006. The meeting will be held at St. Paul’s
UMC, Houston, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please begin now making your
plans to attend.

______________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS_________________________

FROM Tierra Dykes, Adkins Memorial United Methodist Church -
Major kudos to the First United Methodist Church in Newton (Pastor Joe
Miller) for their financial support. Major kudos also go to The First
United Methodist Church in Dickinson (Pastor Keith Cropper) for donating
a central air\heating unit. I also want to thank Mary Avis, James D.
Weatherly and Chris Radke for offering me guidance because of my
situation. A lot of help and work is still needed ! Once again, my name is
Tierra Dykes and I can be reached at (281) 272-2256 Home (281) 804-0660
Cell .

_______________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

FROM Frode Gundersen, Marvin UMC
You are all invited to the following special music offerings at Marvin
UMC:
Wednesday, Dec. 14 (12:05 p.m.) - Christmas Downtown Luncheon
Concert -
30-minute holiday concert with soup & sandwich lunch following
($4.50) -
Robinson Handbell Ensemble - Judith P. York, director

Sunday, Dec. 18 (8:30 & 10:55 a.m. traditional services)
A CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!
featuring the Rose City Brass Quintet & Marvin Chancel Choir
Hear these two groups perform arrangements of holiday favorites.

FROM Donna Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC, Houston
St. Paul's UMC, Houston, will hold a Children's Candlelight Service in
the Sanctuary at 4:30 p .m. this Sunday, December 18. The children will
lead the service, including music from the Children's Choirs, a live
nativity, scripture reading, carol singing, and the lighting of
individual candles.

_____________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR________________________


FROM Michael Hunter
Due to many things happening in our conference in the past few months,
we have decided to change the due dates for Winterfest and Mid-Winter
retreats. We want everyone that can attend be able to attend these
exciting retreats. The new due dates are Postmarked by December 19, 2005.
All late fees are waved. Last date to register postmarked December 30,
2005. After that no more registrations will be accepted.
For more information, call: Michael Hunter, Home--254-359-4356,
Cell--903-388-1246
email-- mhunter@aciglobal.com or Sandra Roberson, 281-492-8031;
sroberson@stpeterskaty.org

FROM Chris Radke, Property Manager
The new Cramer Retreat Center newsletter is available through the
Cramer website at http://www.CramerCenter.org/newsletters/newsletter.pdf and
includes the conclusion of Rev. Kimberly Orr's article on meditation.
If you would like to share your retreat experiences or insights on
spiritual formation through our newsletter, please contact us at
News@CramerCenter.org
Cramer Retreat Center - 281-350-1355

FROM Shalom Mobile Health Ministry: -
Please don't forget to continue to spread your 'extravagant generosity'
to all and include those that do not have access to primary healthcare!
Shalom Mobile Health Ministry could use any cash donations or offerings
to help us finish this year and start 2006. If you can help, please
remit to: Shalom Mobile Health Ministry, 2101 Dismuke Street, Houston,
Texas 770023. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Diana Hearn, Executive
Director

FROM Danny Wayman
Good Experience:
As you look ahead to 2006, we hope you will consider spending a week of
Study Leave at Duke Divinity School. Applications for 2006 are
currently being accepted. Please visit the website to download an application:
www.divinity.duke.edu/studyleave .
The Study Leave program invites ministry professionals, both
ordained and lay, to Duke Divinity School for a week of self-directed study in
the divinity school community. Participants will study side by side
with pre-ministerial students in the library, worship with the community
in Goodson Chapel and be in conversation with faculty, all culminating
in a rich experience of reflection and renewal. Participants choose to
attend one of ten weeks in the coming year that best fits their
schedule.
Tuition is $500 and includes materials, accommodations and a meal
allowance. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to campus soon.
Center for Continuing Education, Duke Divinity School; Box 90966;
Durham, NC 27708 - 919.660.3448 or 888.845.4216 - FAX 919.660.3528

_________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOTICES______________________

FROM John Harrington Beaumont Restorative Justice Coordinator -
Releasees from Texas Prison system:
John David Johns, 130 5th Ave., Nederland, TX 75627- DOB 7/02/70 (He
has a wife and children at 915 Silber Rd., #809 Houston, TX Ph 281 857
2346--if someone would like to help with last-minute Christmas gifts!]
Darrin Piazza, 1616 Hwy 356 Space 53, Nederland, TX 77627 - ph 409
722 7903
Brian Linscomb, 3501 Whipporwill, Orange, TX 77630 - ph 409 886 0050
Charles Dewey Hebert, 1589 Mandi Rd., Orange, TX 77650 - 409 745
0133
Tray Beverly, 2965 Houston St., Beaumont, TX 77703 - ph 409 832 9939
Jimmy Euglon, 2945 Ave. C, Beaumont, TX 77701 - ph 409 835 1227
Darryl Moaning, 9455 Lander Drive, Beaumont, TX - 409 866 5708 -
DOB 2/13/1961
Remember Hebrews 13:3 as we enter the Christmas season!

_______________________JOB OPENINGS/JOBS WANTED__________________

Below are the most current openings and job information. Previous job
postings can be located on the conference website: www.txcumc.org.
Thank you

FROM Rev. Beth Chenault
Strawbridge United Methodist Church in Kingwood, Texas (outside
Houston) is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministries for a large youth
Ministry. Experience preferred. Please contact Rev. Beth Chenault at
281-360-4500, or email information and resume to youth@kingwoodcable.com

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed.Wanted)__________________