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FROM Terry Smith -
Denise Hygh, my "sister," is in the Tulsa Cancer Center. She has a
tumor on her liver. Please pray for health renewal and healing of her
body and wellness of all body systems. She is a very special woman of God
and believes God has work yet for her to do. Denise is an elder in the
Kansas East Conference.

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FROM Monroe Walker, Lakeview Methodist Center
Last Wednesday, lightning struck the Crafts Auditorium at Lakeview. The
result was a fire that completely destroyed the roof over the building.
But God was watching over us! The fire was limited to only the
auditorium building. Neither of the other two classroom wings were affected.
The original corrugated steel flat roof prevented the fire from entering
the interior of the building. Therefore only water and smoke damage
affected the inside. This means we'll have to replace the roof, ceiling,
tables, a tv/vcr, doors, and the wooden stage. The chairs are okay and
the piano has only minor exterior water damage. We're not sure of the
affect the water will have on the floor yet. Repairs should begin as soon
as we have bids from contractors. The building will be back online
before summer. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers as we go through
the repair process!

________________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS_______________________

FROM Priscilla Wright, Bryan Dist.
Bryan District Lay Speaking School
Saturday, February 11 8:30-4:00 & Saturday, February 18, 9:00- 4:00
Christ United Methodist Church
4201 State Hwy 6 South, College Station, TX
Cost -$25 at the door plus the cost of the textbooks ($20.00) . Cost
includes breakfast snacks and hot lunches both Saturdays.
There is still room! If you want to become a better equipped
disciple to serve Jesus Christ, your church, and your community, come to Lay
Speaking School. For more information, call Judy Hedderman
(979)693-8655, or just come to Christ UMC on Saturday.

FROM Debby Burnham
Greater Houston Leadership Education School will be held on September
16, 2006.
In 2007- GHLES will be held on September 15, 2007.

FROM Jennie Good, Director of Christian Education, Hallsville First UMC
Attention: Christian Educators -
Five Stars of Excellence in Christian Education is sponsored by the
Division of Education and is administered by the Texas Chapter of the
Christian Educators Fellowship. The goal of the program is to encourage,
promote, strengthen and facilitate the growth of Christian Education
programs and more specifically, the Sunday Schools of our churches.
The Five Stars of Excellence in Christian Education program runs
from June 1st - April 1st each year. All churches wishing to be
considered for recognition should submit their information and completed form to
the program administrator by April 1st. Awards are presented at Annual
Conference each year.
Five Stars of Excellence in Christian Education forms are now
available on the Texas Conference Web site: www.txcumc.org

________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

FROM Lonna Nunn, Texarkana District Office
Tapp United Methodist Church in New Boston is having a free concert on
Sunday, February 12th. Ezekiel 3:18, a contemporary Christian band,
will be performing at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call the
office at Tapp, 903/628-2381.

_________________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_______________________

_____________________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 Deana Keller, First United Methodist Church, Lake Jackson
Receiving applications for
DIRECTOR of MUSIC and ARTS MINISTRIES
First United Methodist Church, Lake Jackson, Texas, is currently
accepting applications for the position of Director of Music and Arts
Ministries to provide leadership for the church services and music and arts
activities of the church, working with the Senior Pastor. Full-time
position with health and pension benefits. Church membership of 1,500.
Lake Jackson has population of 27,000 and is an hour's drive south of
Houston.
Contact Deana Keller @ ljfumc@swbell.net or FUMC, 404 Azalea, Lake
Jackson, TX 77566

FROM Joyce Elliott -
SUNSET UMC, PASADENA
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP/MUSIC DIRECTOR
Opening for part-time position as Contemporary Worship/Music Director.
Please contact Joyce Elliott, Director of Music, at
joyceelliott@ev1.net.

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 Pat Travers, Tyler District UMC
Lowry Heritage Model NT-400T computerized organ to be donated. Can be
played with or without disc. If you are interested, please contact
Marsha Davis at 903.894.6155.