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FROM Donna Alexander, Houston North
Update on Audrey Barfield: Surgery to insert a metal rod in Audrey's
upper left arm following a serious fracture was postponed from Monday,
January 23rd until Tuesday, the 24th. Audrey was awaiting cardiac
clearance Tuesday morning. She got the OK and surgery began at 2 pm yesterday
at Methodist. They are anticipating a 2-day stay at the hospital.
Please remember Audrey and John in your prayers.

FROM Hollly Larsen
I understand that Wayne Habersham(sp?), a pastor at a Tomball UMC, will
be having surgery tomorrow. Cancer has invaded his liver and though
they will try to save some of it, they are not so sure that it will be
successful. He will be at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Surgery is at
1:00. Prayers would greatly be appreciated.

FROM Danny & Vera Barrett
Please thank all my Sisters and Brothers in Christ. Hannah is much
better and is returning to her beautiful self. Thanks for all your prayers.
You are a blessing to our family.

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FROM Lonna Nunn, Texarkana District Office -
TO All churches in the Texarkana District:
A reminder that Tapp UMC will host a regional Restorative Justice
Ministry Awareness Conference on Saturday, January 28th. Speakers from nine
different prison ministries and one TDCJ warden will present
information on a variety of topics, such as:
The Importance of Volunteers, Why the Church Should Be in Prison
(Ministry), Aftercare, Mentoring, Ministering to Inmates' Hurting Families,
Bringing Church to the Inmates, etc.
Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and the conference begins at 9:00. Cost
is $10.00 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and a packet of
information on beginning a prison ministry. Advance notification of
attendance would be helpful in preparing the lunches.
For more information, call Jeff Hastings at 903-628-2381 or
903-277-3607.

FROM Connie Scroggins, Ministry Assistant
On February 5th, First United Methodist Church in Daingerfield, Texas
is beginning a Praise & Worship service. If any of your churches
currently have a separate P&W service, would you please email us with any tips
you may have, your order of worship, or anything else you think we
might need to know to make our new ministry a success. We appreciate all
of your input!! Email to: daingerfieldfumc@aol.com

FROM Rev. Margaret Carrell
Smyrna UMC, in the Longview District, will host a Health Fair Saturday,
March 25th. Many assorted health booths will be set up and are free of
charge to anyone. For more information, please call Rev. Margaret
Carrell, 903 736-5572

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FROM Frode Gundersen -
Marvin UMC Concert Series - Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. - in
the Chapel - [300 West Erwin ,Tyler, Texas] -
Join Judith P. York and Frode Gundersen (and a few of their favorite
musical friends!)* as they present a candlelight recital in Marvin’s
beautiful chapel. This program will feature the chapel’s pipe organ,
piano, and harpsichord. Hear music by Domenico Scarlatti, John Stanley,
G.F. Handel, W.A. Mozart, and Léo Delibes. This recital is FREE and open
to the public.
*Sue Bugg, flute, Debra Scroggins Sowerwine, mezzo-soprano, Andrea
Trent, soprano, Judy Wilkins, piano

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 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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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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See New Announcements

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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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FROM Pastor Lynn & Billie Loe, Omaha FUMC
Omaha FUMC has begun a new community-wide women's ministry. The first
gathering was a wonderful success- but we desperately need a good
overhead projector. If you have a projector that you could loan or would like
to donate to the ministry, we would be so very grateful! 903-884-2487

FROM Rev. Capri Grimes, Coldspring UMC
Our church has a patient lift (used for getting people in and out of
bed, their chair, the bath, etc.) that is free to whomever needs it. It
is a Careguard 9804 and rated for up to 450 lbs. It can be picked up at
Coldspring UMC or I can arrange to have it delivered to Houston (Hwy 6
& I10 area) for pick up. 936-653-2287