FROM Rev. Roy James, Faith UMC, Richmond & Sharon Krowl, Southwest
Distr. -
Rev. Susan Jones, Deacon, had an aneurysm in the brain during worship
Sunday, February19.
She is in St. Luke's, Houston, ICU, 7th Floor South.
The doctor has come out and said that there is no brain activity.
She will be taken off life support later this afternoon as soon as some
of her family get into town.
Will send out further information as it comes.She is very critical
and there is not much hope.
Please pray for her, her family, friends and the church.
FROM John Warren -
A member of St. John's in Rockdale, whose life was changed on a Walk to
Emmaus last year, is in need of your prayers cards and visits.
Dave Mallard was in a motorcycle accident 2 weeks ago, has made it
through pneumonia, staff infection at Scott and White, has 2 broken
ribs, 2 broken vertebrae and had bleeding in the brain. Due to the head
injury, he sometimes get confused, but that is part of the healing. He
needs visitors because he is a talker. Great person of faith. He has been
moved to the VA hospital in Temple.
______________________________BIRTHS________________________________
__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________
FROM Carol Turner, FUMC Lufkin -
Funeral services for Rev. Marcy Pollard were held Monday, February 20,
11:00 A.M. at FUMC in Carthage, Texas.
Family visitation was held at Jimmerson Lipsey Funeral Home in
Carthage from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________
_________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS______________________
FROM Rev. Janet Stilwell, Minister of Discipleship and Spiritual Life
Klein UMC -
Dr. David Lowes Watson will be presenting a lecture on Covenant
Discipleship on March 4th from 9:30am-Noon. If you have considered a small
group ministry in your church, but have not been sure where to start, Dr.
Watson will be discussing how John Wesley established small group
societies during the initial phases of the Methodist movement and how
Wesley's model can be used in our churches today.
A light breakfast will be served, and all are welcome to attend.
There is no cost, but we would appreciate your registration. Please
contact Rev. Janet Stilwell at 281-353-8202, 337 or janet@kleinumc.org to
register.
FROM Debbie Norris -
"America’s Singing Ambassador’s," the Centenary College Choir, will be
in full voice as it presents a concert at Strawbridge United Methodist
Church in Kingwood on March 11th beginning at 7:30 p.m. The
internationally known choir will be presenting a varied selection of music that is
sure to offer something for everyone.
The 2005-2006 choral season represents a milestone in the unmatched
history and tradition of the choir as it celebrates its 65th
Anniversary of local, regional, national and international performances. The
choir’s fine singing, showmanship, character and visual appeal make this a
concert you don’t want to miss.
Admission is free (an offering will be collected during the concert
to help defray the choir’s travel costs). For more information please
email Debbie Norris at musicadmin@earthlink.net or call 281-360-4500 or
281-216-4967.
FROM Rev. Peter J. Cammarano, First UMC - Brazoria, TX -
CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE
The call comes late at night from Florida or another state. The caller
is polite and mentions that he and his family have been in your church
recently. He mentions names, roads, landmarks enough to make you think
he knows your community. Then tells a story of a trip, a death in the
familiy, a broken down car and a need for bus fare. He gives an exact
amount needed and a phone mumber to wire the money. Sound familiar?
This scam is still going on. Peter Cammarano and Scott McKay are
researching this story for an article and would like to hear from others who
have had this same
experience. Email us at
jscottmckay@sbcglobal.net.
________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________
FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston -
St. Paul's School will host a lecture Wednesday, February 22, for
parents of young children on the topic on "Promoting Social and Emotional
Competence."
The presenter is Dr. Diane Roche, clinical psychologist with the Tarnow
Center for Self-Management. Social skills and emotional development are
considered important for school readiness and overall success. Dr.
Roche will explain how parents can support and promote young children's
social and emotional growth and set the stage for later development and
competence.
The lecture will be from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. in the Jones Building
Room 204. It is free of charge, and free childcare for individuals
attending the lecture also is available by advance reservation to the school
at 713-528-6779 or spschool@stpaulshouston.org.
Free parking is available in two lots across Fannin Street from the
church, which is on the corner of Main and Binz.
FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston -
Stephen Cleobury, the chief conductor of the BBC Singers and director
of music at King's College, Cambridge, is returning to St. Paul's United
Methodist Church this February
He will play an organ recital at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24
and lead St. Paul's Choir in an all-Mozart concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday,
February 26.
The organ recital will feature works of J.C. Bach, Mozart, and
Mendelssohn
Among many concerts throughout the world this year celebrating the
250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the St.
Paul's Choir concert will feature his Dominican Vesper.
The choir also will perform Venite populi, which is a shorter work
for double chorus, and two of Mozart's Church Sonatas, also sometimes
called Epistle Sonatas.
The recital and concert are free of charge and open to the public,
courtesy of the St. Paul's Chamber Music Society.
FROM Mike 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: 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.
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!
_________________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_______________________
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.
_____________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOTICES__________________
FROM John W. Harrington Restorative Justice Coordinator Beaumont
District -
Please respond to these folks if possible and/or forward to someone who
does Christian Action.They have asked for a church to contact them.
TDCJ: Amos Joseph, 1336 E. 8th St., Port Arthur, TX 77640 - 409
-985-9353
Wallace Olmedo, 9375 Shepherd Dr., Beaumont, TX 77707
Joseph James Genovesi, 2525 Gulf Street, Beaumont, TX 77705 DOB
5/17/67
Gist State Jail Operation Rebound and/or Welcome Back:
Heath Breaux, 2875 60th St., Port Arthur, TX 77640 - 409-736-3511
John Matthews, 3202 111th St., Texas City, TX 77591 - 409-744-1922 -
"I am a
Christian"
Melvin L. Price, 502 S. 6th t., Conroe, TX 77301
Kenneth Sills, 7311 Quiet Glen Dr., Houston, TX 77479 - 713-213-9086
- "I am a
Christian"
Joe Durso, 1023 Sinclair, West Columbia, TX - 979-345-7724 - "I
have enjoyed the
'Cowboy Church' in Id."
_______________________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 Joel E. Jeffcote, Staff/Parish Relations Chairman -
POSITION: Director of Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for directing the entire
music program for St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Bridge City, TX,
including two Sunday morning worship services, requiring up to 10 hours
per week. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants may obtain a job description by contacting the
church office at stpaulumcbc@sbcglobal.net or by dialing (409) 735-5546
CONTACT: David N. Green, Pastor
FROM Nancy Kellond-
Two part-time positions available at St. Timothy's UMC in northwest
Houston - Choir Director and Youth Director. The community is
multi-cultural and facilities include a gym and ball fields. Call Nancy Collins,
713-466-5500 or e-mail sttimcollins@sbcglobal.net.
FROM Bob Green...Church Administrator
Seeking a Music Ministries Director...
This Part-Time position will direct the Adult Choir, oversee Children &
Youth Choirs and assist the Senior Pastor with music components of our
Worship services as needed. LANES CHAPEL is experiencing tremendous
growth so we are looking for a person with high energy and a desire to be
part of an exciting Ministry Team. We are receiving resumes at 15475 FM
2493 Tyler, Tx. or E-mail lanes_admin@cox-internet.com
______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________
FROM Nita Newman -
Trinity United Methodist in Thorndale, Texas has four, BEAUTIFUL 10 ft.
oak pews for sale. Fabric is a burgandy red. Excellent condition. If
interested contact Nita Newman at 512-898-2418 or
nitanewman@austin.rr.com.
