__________________________PRAYER CONCERNS_______________________

FROM Christi Heyduck
I am requesting prayer for my husband, Dr. Richard Heyduck, who is
going to undergo shoulder surgery on Monday, Feb. 20th, in Houston. He is
the pastor of First UMC, Pittsburg.

FROM Lufkin District:
Prayers are requested for Rev. Mike Munn and family. His mother is not
doing well and the family has been called in to Cleveland, Ohio.
Prayers are requested for Ray Howard, spouse of Rev. Pam Howard.
Ray is scheduled for gallbladder surgery.

FROM Donna A. Alexander, Houston North District
Mrs. Marjorie Carleton, spouse of Rev. Rex Carleton (Retired and
Supplying at Houston: Durkee), has been admitted to Conroe Regional ICU. She
has spent two days in the emergency area due to diabetes
complications.Her condition continues to worsen and she has been moved to ICU.
Please keep Marjorie, Rex and their family in your prayers.

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__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________

_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________

________________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS_______________________

FROM Connie Scroggins, Ministry Assistant, FUMC, Daingerfield
First United Methodist Church in Daingerfield, Texas will hold an "It's
All About Faith" revival. On Sunday, February 26th, we will begin at
6:00 p.m. with the Wiley College Choir as our musical guests. On Monday,
February 27th, special music will be provided by "Perfect Harmony" at
7:00 p.m. Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. is our youth night. We will have special
music performed by a youth praise band and pizza will be served
afterwards. The Rev. Nick Sholars will be our special guest speaker all three
nights. We would love to have you as our guests!

FROM Matt Neely
Matt Neely will be holding a full-band cd release concert at Memorial
Drive UMC in the sanctuary from 6:30-8pm on Sunday, March 5th. Matt's
latest cd is entitled "from broken me to beautiful You" and includes
songs that are totally vertical in nature." his cd release concert is open
to youth and adults of all ages (and children too!). The cost for
advanced tickets is $5 (281 799-4055) and the cost for tickets at the door
will be $7.

________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston
St. Paul's School to host a lecture for parents of young children. -
On February 16, Dr. Myron Friedman will present "Helping Young
Children Develop Self-Control." Director of Psychological Services at
Edu-Clinic, Inc., Dr. Friedman will talk about the normal development of self
control, what may interfere with this, and how it can be improved.
The lecture is free of charge and will be from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. in
the Jones Building Room 204. Childcare is available by advance
reservations to the school at 713-528-6779 or spschool@stpaulshouston.org.
The first school in Houston accredited by the National Academy of
Early Childhood Programs, St. Paul's School is affiliated with St. Paul's
United Methodist Church, Houston.

FROM Judy Hedderman, Bryan District Lay Speaking School Co-Director,
Aldersgate UMC College Station - (bhedd1819@aol.com) 979-693-8655
Bryan District Lay Speaking School, to be held Saturday, Feb. 18, at
Christ UMC in College Station, still has room for more students.
E-mail or call me if you would like to attend so we can have enough meals.
Cost: $25.00 for the class and books (<$20.00) are extra. Time: 8:30
am to 4:00 pm both days. Cost includes breakfast snacks and hot lunches
both Saturdays.
Basic Class in English and Spanish
ADVANCED CLASSES:
Lay Speakers Are Accountable Disciples
Lay Speakers Lead in Mission Outreach
Lay Speakers Discover Spiritual Gifts
Lay Speakers Cultivate Christian Community
SPANISH ADVANCED: La Vida de Devocion en la Tradicion Wesleyana
Completion certificates from the Bryan District can be given to your
District Superintendent or District Lay Speaking Coordinator to receive
credit for initiation or continuation of your Lay Speaking credentials.
A Lay Speaker Annual Report signed by your pastor and DS is not
required at our door to take a class, but must be presented at your district's
appropriate time.

FROM Cindy Masterson
There is still time to register for this Saturday’s event! Call
903-794-7746 or email clmasterson@cableone.net. 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.
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. All 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. Call or
email today to register.

_________________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_______________________

FROM: Billy Watson, St. Peter's UMC, Katy
Digital Storytellers' Seminar featuring worship media pioneers from
Ginghamsburg and Lumicon, Saturday, February 25, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Register now to attend Digital Storytellers' Worship Media Seminar at
St.Peter's UMC, Katy, on Saturday, February 25. This seminar will be led
by Midnight Oil Production's Len Wilson and Jason Moore, both formerly
of Ginghamsburg and Lumicon. You will not find anyone with more
experience and expertise in the field of media in worship than these guys.
Find detailed information about the presenters and the seminar and
register online at www.midnightoilproductions.com. Download brochures at
www.stpeterskaty.org to register by mail (checks payable to St. Peter's
UMC). Email bwatson@stpeterskaty.org or call 281-492-8031, ext. 304 for
more information.

_____________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOTICES__________________

FROM John W. Harrington Restorative Justice Coordinator Beaumont
District -
hese people have asked to be contacted by a local church...
Gatesville Womens Unit: Hope Guillory, 3333 Ridgewood Dr. #405,
Orange, TX
77630 ph 409 8864551
Brandi Davis, 530 Chesser, Vidor, TX 77662 ph 783 2118 Attended
NA training.
Tomeka Fontenot, 3200 Shannon, Beaumont TX 77705 ph 409 833 7115
Dawson State Jail: Everett M. Leger, Jr., 85 Beech Dr., Lumberton, TX
77657
TDCJ: Michael Feilder, 5535 Seale Rd., Beaumont, TX 77705 ph. 409
842 8853
Decuir W. Jarvis, 1225 Fairway, Beaumont, TX 77703 ph. 409 898
0220
DOB 7/22/61
SUGGESTIONS--Please send an invitation/church newsletter etc: Invite
to a church informal function. Bring to a job fair.

_______________________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 Glenda Albritton, Business Administrator
Youth Administrative Assistant
This position will provide administrative support to the Dir. of Youth
Ministries and the youth ministry program. If you would like to be a
part of a growing ministry, please
submit your resume via email to glenda@clearlakemethodist.org.
This is a full-time position, salary is 20K per year. Clear Lake
United Methodist Church;
16335 El Camino Real; Houston, Texas 77062

FROM Carol Newman
St. Philip's UMC Seeking Part-time Youth Director Who Meets the
Following Criteria:
Experienced, some college preferred, outgoing, positive, creative,
knowledgeable, strong church background...you know, leap tall buildings
with a single bound for little money! (Cape Provided.)
Staff Parish Relations Committee now accepting resumes via e-mail
at: cnewman@houston.rr.com.

FROM Dr. Richard White
Tomball United Methodist Church is searching for full-time Director of
Congregational Care. Applicants must have college degree, great people
skills, gifts of compassion and mercy, and a ability to organize
systems that enable caring for and caring through the laity. Please fax
resume in care of Dr. Richard L. White, or email resume to:
richard.white@tomballumc.org.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church -
215 Medina St., Houston, Tx 77012
Air Conditioned (Make -International) Church (School) Bus For Sale
Seats 36-40
Excellent Condition
Price: $15,000.00
Price Negotiable
Please contact:
Pastor Andrew Nunley III
713-320-6621 / 713-926-5601
Trille Hawkins
281-459-2079
You can call 713-926-5601 and leave a message and you will be
contacted.