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FROM Donna Alexander, Houston North
Received from Rev. Bruce Hay, 1st UMC, Huntsville
Larry Grubbs, former pastor of 1st UMC, Huntsville, who now resides
in Monroe, LA, had a heart attack and has undergone bypass surgery.
Updates on his condition as they are received.

FROM Rev. Vivian Kinnear
Dr. Dan Hannon is out of surgery and in recovery. Please pray for his
continued recovery. The doctor found that his only kidney was in "too
much trouble" to save any portion of it, so they removed the entire
kidney. The doctor also believes that all the cancer was removed. This will
be confirmed by test results expected on Monday. He will be on dialysis
until the time he is able to receive a kidney transplant.
Thank you on behalf of the Hannon family for all your prayers and
words of comfort.

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FROM Gordon Gnipp
Remember that "Brother to Brother 2" is starting registration at 5pm
today and the conference opening prayer is at 6pm. Although there won't
be many, I'm sure that there will still be room for you. The First
United Methodist Church in Bryan, Texas will be where Men gather and Worship
as Brothers in Christ. For more information, go to the TCUMM.org
website and click on "Brother To Brother." Hope to see you there.

FROM Gus & Jackie Browning
Retired minister Sam Duree was honored Monday night in Brenham as
Washington County's "Man of the Year." He was presented with a crystal bowl.
The following are excerpts from the Brenham Banner-Press:
Duree, whose recognition as "Man of the Year" was announced by 2004
recipient Steve James, was pastor at First United Methodist Church here
from 1978-84.
He founded two Methodist churches and has always been involved in
the church's Mission Outreach.
Duree was founding director and senior chaplain of the Houston
International Seafarer's Center from 1969-74 and was district superintendent
for dozens of Methodist churches in the greater Houston area before
retiring in 1996.
After retiring, Duree made 14 mission trips to Russia ..., working
in orphanages and helping start the Russian United Methodist Church,
said James.
Duree has been active in local organizations as well...
Duree is also noted for his handmade birdhouses, which he builds in
his garage, said James. "He has been known to frequently donate them to
fundraisers. In the last few years, this one-man cottage industry has
raised and donated $65,000 to a scholarship fund to a Methodist seminary
in Moscow that trains new ministers," said James.

FROM Cindy Masterson
Celebration Women’s Ministry presents a Leadership Connection Event,
"Equipped to Pray," Saturday, February 18, 2006 at FUMC, Gilmer, TX.
Time is 9:00- 3:30. Cost is $20.00. Barbara Byerly will be our guest
speaker. Barbara has traveled extensively both nationally and
internationally in her teaching ministry.
We invite all women to come be equipped and inspired. There will be
worship, teaching, prayer time, and training for local chapter
Celebration leadership. Workshops on Prayer, Worship, Officer Training, and
Ministry Teams will be offered. ll women are invited to "experience
Celebration," benefit from Barbara’s teaching on prayer, and learn more
about this exciting ministry. Cost is $20.00 and includes breakfast and
lunch. For information about registration, call email
clmasterson@cableone.net or go to www.celebrationministries.org to
download a registration form.

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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 Dr. J. B. Morris
Hi! On Scout Sunday, February 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 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 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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_______________________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 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.


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