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FROM Ruby Nelson
CLERGY- If you are currently under appointment or think you may be
under appointment soon, you are required to attend a workshop on clergy
sexual harassment/misconduct. Most of you have fulfilled that requirement
in recent years. But if you have not, please contact me for
information about upcoming workshops. The dates are Saturday, March 18th and
Saturday, March 25th. ruby_nelson@hotmail.com

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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 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. his 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!

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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.

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_______________________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., Shalom Mobile Health Ministry
JOB OPENING: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Full time
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be bilingual (Eng/Span); current license in the
State of Texas as LVN; primary care or clinic exp. desired; computer
skills a must; immunization exp. with adults/children desired; will train
for phlebotomy certification. Looking for a high energy, multi-tasking
nurse with a love of community health for diverse people in need.
DUTIES: assist Family Nurse Practitioner with low-income primary-care
patients in busy
mobile clinic
HOURS: Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5:30p; must be available to work at least
3 or 4 weekends per year.
Paid health insurance, vacation/holiday/sick time, pension plan,
continuing ed.
EOE
Fax resume to 713-926-3948 or e-mail to dianaehearn@sbcglobal.net

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FROM Pat Travers, Tyler District UMC, Office: 903.593.1861
Flint UMC in the Tyler District is seeking a console organ for a small
rural church with a
Great organist.

FROM Kathie 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.