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FROM Anna M. Rohde, Longview District, 903-758-7003 -
Rev. Doug Wintermute of Carthage St. Andrews and Murvaul UMC, had an
emergency appendectomy yesterday at Good Shepherd Hospital, Longview,
Texas. He is in room 1467 and will remain there for the next five days.
Please pray for his speedy recovery. Also, Doug’s in-laws appreciate all
your prayers and assistance given to them due to the loss of their home
to the wildfires in West Texas last week.

FROM Lou Powers, Vice Chairman of Restorative Justice -
Reverend Marvin Hood has undergone foot surgery and is at home
recuperating. He will be off of his feet for a couple of weeks as his foot
heals. Please pray for his speedy recovery and fast return to his
Restorative Justice Ministry. He gives his thanks to all of those that have
supported this special ministry with their time, prayers and financial
support.

FROM Rodger D. Garbs, Wesley Memorial UMC, Huntsville, Texas
Retired Rev. Cecil McKee's health is failing and Hospice was called to
begin caring for him on Friday, January 6, 2006. The family and friends
would appreciate prayers.

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FROM Maggie Nickens
I'm the CCYM Secretary and leader of the decorations committee. As you
know this year's theme is "Fisher Christ: Pray, Laugh, Grow". Well, a
huge part of the decorations committee ideas this year involves Fisher
Price toys! So, if there is any way each of you could possibly bring any
Fisher Price toys to camp, we would be so grateful! You can pick them
up at garage sales, bring some you have and can bring home after camp,
or borrow...any way you can get some. Big and small, we'll use them all!
While this is not mandatory at all, it would be a big help. Thanks a
lot!
If you have any questions, e-mail maggienickens@aol.com

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FROM Thebe Worden, Chair -
The Board of Managers, the governing board for the Cooperative
School of Christian Mission, will have its Winter meeting Friday, January
l3, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. It will be at Friendship UMC located at 252 Ford
Road, Porter, Texas. Lunch will be provided.

FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston
CHRISTOPHER HERRICK, an English concert organist devoted to
international performances, recording, and broadcasting, will play at St.
Paul's United Methodist Church on Friday, January 13, at 8 p.m.
Herrick performs regularly, both as a soloist and with orchestras,
throughout the world. His more than 30 recordings for Hyperion have
become a benchmark and include the complete works of Bach and the Organ
Fireworks series.
For more about Herrick and his repertoire, see www.herrick.musician.
org.uk. To reach Donna Adair, e-mail: dadair@stpaulshouston.org.
Church: 713-528-0527; Cell: 713-705-6542
NEW STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING
A new three-month-long Stephen Ministry training class will begin at
St. Paul's UMC on Sunday, January 15. The sessions will be from 3 to 5
p.m. For more information, contact Rev. Thompson at 713-528-0527 or
terryt@stpaulshouston.org.

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FROM Sherri Kelley
The Division of Single Adult Ministry is offering two 1-day seminars
with Terry Hershey, inspirational speaker from Vashon, WA. On Jan. 21,
the seminar will be held at Lon Morris College, and on Jan. 28, it will
be held at St. Paul’s UMC in Houston. The topic will be Living with
Intention: Practice the Sacrament of the Blessed Present. The cost is $25
per person and includes lunch. For more information, please contact the
DoSAM chairperson, Sheri Kelley, at sherikelley@mdumc.org or
713/468-8356, ext. 119.

FROM Michael Hunter
Christian Unity week set for Jan. 18-25
United Methodists will join with other Christians Jan. 18-25 to
celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
By United Methodist News Service . Go to http://umns.umc.org for
more information.
The prepared materials, which can be found online at
http://wcc-coe.org/wcc/what/faith/wop2006contents.html include the
biblical text, introduction, ecumenical worship service, biblical
reflections and prayers for each of the eight days.


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


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