________________________PRAYER CONCERNS__________________________

FROM Rev. Ron Patterson, Marshall Wesley UMC -
Melody Patterson went through surgery well and is at home recuperating.
We thank all of you for your prayers.
_______________________________BIRTHS_______________________________

__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________

FROM Bill Servis, Matagorda United Methodist Church
Please remember the Servis family in the death of Johnnie Servis'
brother Wayne Nickols, who died at 5:05 P.M. on Saturday. I will be going
out to Odessa on Monday to be with my wife and her family.

FROM Anna M. Rohde, Longview District
Rev. Charlie Stevens of Kilgore Danville UMC and Kilgore Crossroads UMC
in the Longview District passed away yesterday in Eustace, Texas.
Funerals plans are pending.
His wife Bettie and family thank you for your prayers. Charlie
fought a good fight and he is home now.

FROM Gene Steger
Some of you who knew Thomas L. Jones when he was a minister in our
Conference but who has not been in the ministry for many years might be
interested in knowing that he died in a nursing home in Sherman, Tx about
2 weeks ago and was cremated. He is survived by one of his sons, Jay.
There was no funeral service conducted for him.

_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________

______________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS_________________________

FROM Donna Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC, Houston
St. Paul’s UMC, Houston, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a
special worship service and "Sunday Dinner" at the George R. Brown
Convention Center in downtown Houston on Sunday, January 29, beginning at
10:30 a.m.
Bishop Janice Huie and Houston Mayor Bill White will make brief
remarks in recognition of the occasion.
Prepaid reservations are necessary for those who wish to attend the
dinner following the service. The cost is $15 for adults and $7.50 for
children age 12 and under. Maximum cost per immediate family is $45.
Call 713-528-0527 to make reservations.
Young children are invited to celebrate the occasion at St. Paul's
UMC with a special "100th Birthday Party." There will be no nursery or
child care at the convention center. The children will play games
popular in the early 1900s, have their photos taken wearing clothes from past
eras, and help blow out the 100 candles on St. Paul’s birthday cake.
Lunch will be served to the children.
For more information or to make reservations, call 713-528-0527.

FROM Todd Jordon
Register now for the Order of Elders Retreat January 31-February 2 at
Lakeview. Featured speaker Susan Beaumont of the Alban Institute will
speak on authenticity and servanthood in the context of our faith story.
Guest singer/composer Ken Medema will also be present to share his gift
of music. Contact registrar Todd Jordan at toddjordan@triitybmt.org
for more information.

FROM Jim & Mary Brown
The Texas Conference UMW will honor 50 years of ordination of Clergy
Women during their Spring Celebration on March 3 and 4 at Lakeview
Methodist Conference Center. The Keynote speaker of the event is Dr. Jan
Love, Deputy General Seceratry of the Women's Division. Eleven clergy
women will share their stories during the weekend: Dr. Karen Dorris, Revs.
Perrie Joy Jackson, Bettie Jo Hightower, Linda O'Neal, Lois boyles,
Velosia Kibe, Barbara Robberson, Donna Brown, Bonnie Eaves, Lesie Bledsoe,
and Wanda Bess. Complete information and registration can be downloaded
from the web site: www.gbgm-umc.org/texasconfuwmw. Registrar is
Frances Jackson (281) 499-6675 or jfrances70@aol.com. Clergywomen of the
conference are extended a special invitation to attend.

________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

FROM Jill Krone, Director for Communications, Henderson First UMC,
903.657.6588
Christian singer/songwriter, Kelly Lindsley, will lead in an evening of
praise to God in song on Sunday, January 22 at 6:30 pm at First UMC,
Henderson. Invite your friends
and family to join you for this inspiring event. This is a free concert
open to church and community. For more information, contact the church
office at 903.657.6588

Also, "2 Moms" featured in Upcoming Conference at Henderson FUMC!
Sharon Lovejoy Autry and Laurie Lovejoy Hillard will be at Henderson
First UMC on Monday, January 23, at 7:00 PM, as part of the "Mom and
Loving It!" Conference. Both authors, speakers, and singers, they are
credited with inspiring moms of all ages to find contentment in REAL
life!
Tickets are $10 each. Contact Betty Tyson or Mollie Bryan at
903.657.6588 for more information!

FROM Donna Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC, Houston
"Can You Hear Me Now?" is St. Paul's School's 13th annual relationship
seminar, presented by Dr. Sherry Beeman and Rev. Dr. Bill Kerley,
therapists who also are married to each other.
This seminar, based on the concept that the single most important
skill in any intimate relationship is learning to speak and to listen to
each other, offers sound advice on creating and maintaining a happy,
harmonious marriage.
At 7 p.m. Thursday, January 19, the seminar is free and childcare is
available by advance reservations to the school at 713-528-6779 or
spschool@stpaulshouston.org. More information about the seminar also is
available through those contact points.

FROM St. Luke's UMC, Houston
Houston Habitat for Humanity, in conjunction with Oprah Winfrey, will
be building 38 homes over the next 4 months.
...Phase 2 runs Thurs Jan 19, Fri Jan 20, Sat. Jan 21, Thurs. Jan 27
and Fri Jan 28
...Phase 3 runs Thurs Feb 23, Fri Feb 24, Sat. Feb 25, Thurs. Mar 3 and
Sat Mar 4
...Phase 4 runs Thurs Mar 23, Fri Mar 24, Sat. Mar 25, Thurs. Mar 31
and Fri Apr 1
We are looking for groups who can bring out 15 people each day to be
our house leads. We will add 5 to 10 additional individual volunteers
so the total number building will be 20 to 25 each day.
For more information, call Jerry Kovaly at 281-850-7780, or contact
Mike Firenza at mfirenza@stlukes-hou.org.

LEARN SPANISH FREE!!!
Classes offered weekly...Mondays at 6 pm - Entry level during the
beginning weeks and intermediate level to be added as necessary.
St. Paul's UMC; 2212 Hwy 79 South, Henderson, TX (Next to McDonalds)
For more information call (903) 657-4074 or email Rev. Paula
Behrens-Lopez at paula@pastorpaula.com
For directions to the church visit our webpage
http://PastorPaula.com


_____________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR________________________

FROM Rev. T. Paul Kethley [pkethley@cox-internet.com] -
Children's Ministries Workshop - Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 8:30 a.m.
- 3:15 p.m.
First UMC Lindale; 402 West Hubbard Street; Lindale, Texas 75771
For a complete list of the Workshop Sessions and leaders, please
contact Rev. Kethley (email above). Visit Vendors and Displays.
Cost: $35 per person, if postmarked after January 6. Groups call for
a discounted rate. Scholarships are available. Contact: Martha Hagan
(903) 882-8506 or email: marthahagan@netzero.net for more information and
registration.

FROM Cindy Masterson
Celebration Women’s Ministry presents a Leadership Connection Event,
"Equipped to Pray," Saturday, February 18, 2006, at FUMC, Gilmer, TX.
Time is 9:00- 3:30. Cost is $20.00 and includes breakfast and lunch.
Barbara Byerly will be our guest speaker. Barbara has traveled extensively
both nationally and internationally in her teaching ministry.
There will be worship, teaching, prayer time, and training for local
chapter Celebration leadership. Workshops on Prayer, Worship, Officer
Training, and Ministry Teams will be offered
For information about registration, call email
clmasterson@cableone.net or go to www.celebrationministries.org to
download a registration form.

FROM Patty Wehn-Glowski
Magnolia UMC will host Dr. Jim Fleming, lecturing on "The Turning
Points of Jesus' Life," March 31 from 7-9:30pm and Saturday April 1st,
8:30-4:00pm. Six lectures in all. Snacks, and Lunch provided. Call Magnolia
UMC for information 281-356-6647. CEU credits available.

_____________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOTICES__________________

_______________________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 Diana Hearn, Exec. Dir.
Job Opening from Shalom Mobile Health Ministry -
TITLE: Patient Coordinator/Coach Operator
Full-time position provides support for the Family Nurse Practitioner
and LVN and is responsible for maintenance of the patient medical
record, appointment scheduling, statistical recording, and the operation
(driving) of the mobile clinic.
QUALIFICATIONS: Biligual (English/Spanish), proficient Microsoft
Word/Excel, experience working with the public (strong people skills),
willing/able to get CDL and train to drive 36ft motor coach, willing/able to
be trained to draw blood for lab (phlebotomy certification training),
medical records/medical terminology exp. desired but not required (will
train).
HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 7:30am-5:30pm (must be available to work 3 or 4
Fri's. or Sat's. per year as assigned)
BENEFITS: Paid health insurance, vacation/sick/holiday time, pension
plan, competitive pay.
Looking for high energy, extremely organized individual to join our
team! EOE
Fax resume to Diana Hearn (713-926-3948) or e-mail
dianaehearn@sbcglobal.net

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Kathier Mann, Director of Partners In Mission, Texas Annual
Conference -
Windsor Village has four Ministry Candidates assigned to the Lovelady
Circuit. They are in need of 40 hymnals (the newest version) at 2 of the
circuit churches. If you have any new or gently used hymnals in your
church and would like to donate them, please contact Irv White at
iwhite@WVUMC.COM

FROM Susan Grittman, First United Methodist Houston -
I would like to offer our home piano for donation to a church who will
use it and take care of it. It is an Everett spinet 39 inch upright
with bench in woodgrain finish. I will pay for the piano movers up to
$100. All I ask is that the church pay me the cost for a professional
tuning (about $75) which I will arrange to be done 1 month after being
moved to your location. The piano is a good beginner piano in good
condition. Call Susan Grittman at 713-253-3527.