________________________PRAYER CONCERNS__________________________

FROM Doris Folser HNW District:
Please pray for Rev. Wayne Harberson as he faces chemo treatments for a
cancerous tumor in his liver.
Keep Mrs. Rosa Jackson in your prayers. Mrs. Jackson is the wife of
Rev. Dr. Lewis Jackson. She is in Herman Northwest ICU with a recurring
illness.

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__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________

FROM Lonna Nunn, Texarkana District Office
Please keep the family of Virginia Burgess in your prayers. Virginia
was the widow of Ewing Burgess, a local pastor in the Texarkana District.
Ms. Burgess died on Sunday, January 29. Funeral services were held
yesterday.

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FROM Kip Johnson, Director of Serving Ministries, Sugar Land FUMC
Texas Conference Choir Clinic will be held June 5-9, at Lakeview
Conference Center. This camp is for children, youth and adults who
participate in or provide leadership for music and worship in their local
churches. Classes include choirs, handbells, dance, drama, visuals,
contemporary worship, and much more. Information and registration forms are
available at www.texasconfchoir.org or by contacting Kip Johnson,
kjohnson@slfumc.org.

________________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS_______________________

FROM Donna Alexander, Houston North -
COVENANT COLLEGE 2006 "Talking Ourselves Into Being Christian"
February 4th - First United Methodist Church, Houston - Westchase
Campus
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor Preaching,
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Classes/Workshops for church leadership on all levels. Visit the
conference website at txcumc.org for more information. Registration at the
door is welcomed! We begin Registration at 9am, Worship at 10am,
Session 1 at 11:15am, Lunch at 12:30pm, and Session 2 at 1:15. Fee: $25
Come join us for this exciting leadership training event sponsored
by the Houston North, Northwest, South and Southwest Districts.

FROM Charis Spiritual Director Training Program Coordinator Becky Oates
If you’re planning to apply to the upcoming class of the Charis
Spiritual Director Training Program, please remember the March 1, 2006
deadline for applications. Class 2 will enter training in August. This three
year training program, sponsored by the Texas Annual Conference, equips
both lay and clergy to serve as spiritual companions for those
individuals who are seeking deeper spiritual growth. Classes meet at Livingston
UMC the second Saturday of each month, September through April, with
August and May retreats held at Lakeview.
For more information or to request an application packet, contact
Charis Coordinator Becky Oates at 281-360-1942 or
havenofrest@earthlink.net

FROM Rev. Janet Stilwell, Minister of Discipleship and Spiritual Life
Klein UMC -
Klein UMC is pleased to host Dr. David Lowes Watson as this year's
speaker in our Klein Lecture Series March 4th from 9:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
The mission of "Making Disciples and Transforming the World" has
been cast. How can the local church make this vision a reality? One way
is through Covenant Discipleship Groups. Dr. Watson, originally from
England, brought his understanding of Wesley's Society Groups to the
United States and adapted their form to fit the current, local church
organization. The result is Covenant Discipleship. Come and listen to Dr.
Watson's wonderful rendition of Wesley's view of discipleship and take
home a realistic plan of how to implement Covenant Discipleship Groups in
your church.
For more information, contact Rev. Stilwell at: 281-353-8202 or
janet@kleinumc.org.


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_______________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR________________________

FROM Rev. Michael Fraley
Upper Room Ministries presents An Adventure in Healing & Wholeness
When: February 25 & 26, 2006
Where: First United Methodist Church of Hempstead
Times: Saturday 9am-3pm Sunday 2:30-8pm
Cost: $50 includes 2 meals
Contact: Mike Fraley at mlfraley@ev1.net or 979.826.3727

FROM Adult Education Council, FUMC, Missouri City
Dr. Alyce McKenzie from the Perkins School of Theology will speak on
February 11 at the FUMC, Missouri City. Her topic is "Living by Biblical
Wisdom in a Self-Help Society." This is an installment in the
congregation's ongoing series of lecture that memorialize Judy Matthews. The
hours are 9 AM until 3 PM. Lunch is provided. Ample time for Q&A will
be allowed. The cost is $15.00 at the door and $12.00 for those who
register early. You may register by calling the church office,
218-499-3502. Childcare is available if requested by noon, February 8. The place
is the Fellowship Hall.

FROM Office of Spiritual Formation & Teaching Ministries
FORUM '06: FAITH STORIES AT THEIR BEST & BIGGEST NATIONAL CHILDREN’S
MINISTRIES CONFERENCE
A unique chance to experience the very best in training for those
interested in children’s ministries will be happening right here in the
Texas Conference on February 15-18, 2006 at Memorial Drive United
Methodist Church. Sponsored by the GBOD and the Large Church Initiative,
Forum '06 offers keynote speakers Dr. James W. Moore, Dr. Rebekah Miles,
and Jeanette Clift George and an outstanding selection of sixty-one
workshops. Participants will also experience Texas hospitality at it’s
best as they participate in an unusual progressive dinner and tour of
churches to include Windsor Village UMC, St. Luke’s UMC, and Chapelwood
UMC.
Detailed brochures and a list of workshops can be accessed at:
txcumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=931
For questions please contact Donna Reed at 713-468-1973, Ext. 136,
donnareed@mdumc.org.


_____________________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 Robert Stutes, FUMC Pasadena TX
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
Opening for full-time director of youth ministries at First UMC,
Pasadena, Texas. Please send inquiries by email to Pastor Robert Stutes,
robertstutes@firstumcpasadena.org.

FROM Rev. Chuck Huffman, Pastor
The United Methodist Temple in Port Arthur has an opening for a
full-time Administrative Secretary, primarily responsible for church
communication - serving as editor of the weekly newsletter, preparing bulletins
for all worship services, etc. Other duties include maintaining all
membership records, coordinating the church calendar, supervising office
volunteers, stocking office supplies, etc. The ideal candidate is a
caring, compassionate Christian, has wonderful people skills; takes the
initiative; has excellent computer and organizational skills; is
proficient in Windows XP operating system, Microsoft Publisher 2002,
Shepherd's Staff membership program (training available); and is familiar with
United Methodist Church record-keeping and organization. Salary and
benefits are negotiable based on experience and skills. Please send resume
to Rev. Chuck Huffman at chuck@umt.org. For more information, please
send email or call the pastor at 409-963-7852. The deadline for resumes
is
Sunday, February 12, 2006.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Shepherd Drive UMC
Shepherd Drive UMC needs Sunday a.m organist for pipe organ. Can pay
small amount or let organist use our pipe organ for practice time. Call
the church at 713-861-3563 or e-mail music director, Rebecca Edwards,
at redwards@dawray.com .