Condolences
Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:
Doris Pierson, mother of Marty Gordon (United Methodist Center Staff), died October 1.
Visitation: Tuesday, October 3, 6-9 p.m., Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 4, 1 p.m.
Southpark Funeral Home & Cemetery, Pearland , Texas . Rev. Fran Foger officiating.
Births
Emma Brianne Lee, born to Brandon & Rachal Lee, Tuesday, September 26. Grandparents, Rick & Judy Anderson serve as Associate Pastors at First UM C, Nacogdoches , East District. Pictures can be viewed at www.andersons4him.com.
This Week’s Events
Clergy, the very first Clergy E-Newsletter is available now! To read about what’s happening in the Center for Clergy Excellence, take a 10 minute Anonymous Clergy Survey, and celebrate October clergy birthdays, Click: http://texas.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/E-Newsletter_FCNWJSHH.pdf
Prairie View A&M University Concert Chorale, Wednesday, October 4, 12 Noon, First UMC, 1320 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 77002, 832-668-1800, www.fmhouston.com. The Chorale will present a 30 minute program of spirituals. It’s repertoire spans several centuries of choral art music and is noted for its emphasis on the preservation & performance of the African-American spiritual. Free-will offering.
Upcoming Events
Healing & Prayer Service, October 8, First UMC, Hinson Chapel , 10570 Westpark, Houston , Texas , 77042 , 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. A healing & prayer service will be held the second Sunday of each month.
There's still time to register for 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. Jerry Webber, Director of the Center for Christian Spirituality and Minister of Prayer and Spiritual Formation at Chapelwood UMC, will lead the retreat. Cost: $135. CEUs available. Kathy Kothmann, 979-693-8134, k.kothmann@verizon.net.
Spiritual Leadership Workshop, Friday-Saturday, October 13-14, Memorial Drive UMC, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, Pastor & Author, Rev. Daniel Wolpert demonstrates how personal devotion can evolve into leadership practice. A community's deepening prayer life depends on an effective spiritual leader. Many are willing to assume this role, but some have trouble making the transition from an individual practice to leading a group. Friday, Oct. 13, 7-9pm, D126 & Saturday, Oct. 14, 9:30am-12:30pm, Friendship Court , Walk the Labyrinth. Childcare with advanced registration. Sabrina, 713-468-8356, x 134, sabrinagallegos@mdumc.org.
Employment Opportunities
For a complete listing of employment opportunities, go to http://www.txcumc.org/jobs_find.asp.
Contemporary Worship Leader, First UMC, Pasadena, Rev. Steve Woody, 281-487-8787, stevewoody@firstumcpasadena.org. Leader will provide musical & spiritual direction for Praise Team & Praise band, 14-24 persons and needs to be able to direct rehearsals & worship. Must have a passion for Christ and Contemprary Christian music. 10 hrs. per week.
Classifieds
For a complete listing of Classifieds (such as: For Sale, Free or Wanted Items), go to http://www.txcumc.org/classifieds_find.asp.
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