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FROM Houston NW Dist of the UMC
Please pray for Rev. Wayne Harberson. He will have surgery Wednesday,
January 25th at 1:00 p.m. to remove a cancerous tumor from his liver.
Also, keep Rosehill UMC in your prayers as they go through this crisis
with their Minister.

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FROM Rev. Dottie Dumus -
Thanks to everyone for your prayers...they are a great support! The
hip replacement surgery went well and I am at home now. The Bionic
Women's Club has a new member and I'm ready to get back into the swing of
things. God bless you all. Your sister in Christ, Dottie

FROM Michael Hunter -
Hello all. Here is a great time and way to learn about being more
effective in your youth ministry. SPIRIT OF YOUTH MINISTRY - Thursday,
April 27 - 7 p.m.
The training will cover:
1. Effective practices for quality youth ministry.
2. Qualities of effective youth ministry.
3. Faith assests for youth ministry and congregations.
4. What do congregations with exemplary youth ministries have in
common?
Plus, it is being held at the wonderful Mt. Sequoyah Conference and
Retreat Center in Fayetteville AR.
Here is a link to the website: www.okumc.org/youth/home.htm

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FROM Jo Mackenzie, TXCUMC
A major film, called "End of the Spear," begins showing in local
theaters today. It begins in an Ecuadorian jungle in 1956, with the spearing
death of five Christian missionaries who were attempting to bring the
gospel to the Waodani stone-age people. A tragedy? Yes, but God turns
everything to good, for the blessing of many and for His glory, and this
was no exception.
God used this tragedy to motivate more people to become missionaries
than any other event in modern history -- perhaps ever. He also used
two women to complete the work of the five martyred missionaries,
bringing the Waodani to himself. So the deaths of those five men did more to
advance the kingdom of God than their lives ever could.
But the story doesn't end there. God is about to use the tragedy to
help hundreds of thousands -- maybe millions-- to come to know Christ
in our day, using "The End of the Spear." You can help - by praying for
the film's success, attending yourself and by helping to spread the
word. Tell all of your friends and neighbors to attend the movie.

FROM Rev. J. C. Dorman, Central United Methodist Church
On Tuesday, January 24th at 10:00 AM, our first "Senior Happening" will
begin for persons age 55 years and older. It will be a weekly event
that will feature fun activities, games, arts and crafts, etc. and
conclude with a simple lunch at 12:00 noon. All are invited to attend and
there is no charge. The church is located on the corner of 33rd Street and
Avenue O 1/2 in Galveston. For more information call the church phone
at 409-762-2138 or email revjcd1@aol.com.

FROM Mac Vaughn
United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiasts [Cypress & the greater Houston
Area]- Chapter Dedication & Bike Blessing Sunday January 29, 2006
@11am. Ministry Activity Center Cypress United Methodist Church 13403
Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress.
All motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome, regardless of denomination
or church affiliation. We will gather around 8:30 to 8:45am and line up
and display the bikes in the front of the Ministry Activity Center.
January Ride: January 28th - 8:00am - Skeeters- 290 and 1960 route
will ride the Yankee's Trail towards Carlos, Texas.

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Please note the correction of the email address in the message below.
The church is "trinitybmt.org."
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@trinitybmt.org
for more information.

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FROM John W. Harrington, Beaumont District Restorative Justice
Coordinator -
We have the following two ladies that have recently been released from
the Gatesville Unit. Please prayerfully consider helping them through
this adjustment period in their return to the "free world"--they have
asked for a church contact.
Nina Holcomb, 2495 Gulf St., Beaumont, TX 77703 Has attended AA
Lara Broussard, P. O. Box 1073 Groves, TX 77619 Phone 409 963 1305

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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

Russell Memorial UMC
We are seeking a part-time Youth Minister
Russell Memorial UMC is a vibrant, charged-up church located in
Wills Point, Texas, about 45 miles east of downtown Dallas on Hwy 80. We
have 600 members, with about 225 average attendance on Sunday mornings.
Our community is experiencing family growth, which is bringing more and
more youth into our church. We are seeking a part-time Youth Minister
for our church to serve approximately 20 hours a week, mainly on Sundays
and special trips. We are looking for someone who is musically
talented and who would be capable of working with a youth band (contemporary,
praise, country, rock, etc.). The salary for this position will be
negotiated according to the time and talent of the candidate. We also have
a house available for housing, if needed. If you are interested,
please call Pastor Ray Reed at (903) 873-2569 or e-mail:
revrayreed@sbcglobal.net. Our website is: www.russellmemorialumc.org
(still under construction).


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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