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FROM Dr. J. B. Morris
Hi! On Scout Sunday, Febraury 12, 2006, during the 10:55 A.M. service,
the Grand Saline First United Methodist Chruch is asking the people of
Grand Saline to join them in honoring the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of
America. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will post the colors, while the
bag pipes will be playing. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will lead the
congregation in the pledge to the U.S. Flag, with emphasis on "Under
God." The congregation will join the Scouts in singing patriotic hymns
during the service. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will share their
accomplishments for the year. Will you join us in this great opportunity to
show our support to these fine young people.

FROM Chris Weathers, Church Secretary, Friendship UMC
Friendship United Methodist will host a Grandparents Support
Organization Meeting on the 13th of February at 6:00 p.m. The nearest
Grandparents support group is in Dallas, Texas. Friendship would become the hub
for this area. For anyone interested, they would be delighted to have you
come! Monday, February 13, @ 6 p. For directions to the church, please
call Chris @ 281-354-2326.

FROM Mary Brown, Communication Coordinator, Texas Conference UMC
The Texas Conference United Methodist Women 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 Secretary 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.

FROM Pastor Robert Johnson
eChurch 2006 Conference
Reality DNA: The Crucial Elements for Turning Vision into Reality -
April 19-22, 2006 - The Power Center, 12401 S. Post Oak, Houston, TX
77045
The annual conference for church leadership, lay leadership, and
business leaders of faith will be held on APRIL 19-22, 2006. This
conference will inspire and instruct you to discern and develop your God-given
dreams. It is filled with instruction and inspiration about how to
establish a vision, but more importantly - how to turn your vision into
reality. Share in an extraordinary learning experience with corporate,
community and faith-based leaders at the 2006 eChurch Conference.
Featured speakers include: Joseph High, Vice President of Owens Corning and
Pam Gardner, President of the Houston Astros. Other speakers Include
Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell of Windsor Village United Methodist Church,
Reverend Floyd Flake, Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver, Len Sweet, Pastor
Suzette Caldwell and Kathy Taylor Brown.
Registration is $120 for the entire conference, including meals.
To register online for the conference, please go to
www.kingdombuilders.com/echurch or call 713 723 8187 ext. 240 for more information or
send email to echurch@wvumc.com.


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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.

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FROM Billy Watson--St. Peter’s UMC, Katy--
Digital Storytellers Seminar--Saturday, February 25, 2006
You and your media ministry team are invited to the Digital
Storytellers Seminar on Saturday, February 25, 2006, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St.
Peter’s UMC in Katy. Len Wilson and Jason Moore (both formerly of
Ginghamsburg UMC, and co-founders of Lumicon and Midnight Oil Productions)
literally wrote the book on the subject (The Wired Church and Digital
Storytellers). If you have used screens in worship for a while, just started
using them, are considering using them, or wish you could, you will not
find anyone more knowledgeable than Len and Jason or a seminar more
beneficial for this aspect of ministry than this one. The cost for the
event is $109 for individuals and $89 per person if 2 or more come from
your church (You are encouraged to bring your entire media ministry team).
Detailed seminar information and online registration is available at
www.midnightoilproductions.com. Brochures are in the mail and can be
emailed if you contact Billy Watson at bwatson@stpeterskaty.org or
281-492-8031, ext. 304. Do not miss this opportunity to hear nationally
recognized experts in the field of media in ministry right here in
Houston.

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.

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.

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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


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