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FROM Tom Morgan
Cinderella Boutique Needs Your Help
Members at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bay City are preparing
for the fifth opening of their Cinderella Boutique--just in time for
prom season! The boutique provides free prom dresses and accessories to
anyone in need. With the average FAMILY income in Matagorda County at
around $25,000 per year, the "need" is great. Donations of new or
gently-used items are needed - dresses, shoes, accessories, jewelry,
handbags. Monetary contributions for hairstyles, manicures and alterations are
also welcomed. To help, call Jodi Morgan in the Houston area (713 775
4058) or Judy Morgan (979 323 9695) in Bay City.

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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, 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 and the St. Paul's Choir concert will feature Mozart's Dominican
Vesper.
The choir also will perform Venite populi and two of Mozart's Church
Sonatas, 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, Associate Pastor, St. Peter’s UMC, Katy ~
Digital Storytellers’ Seminar featuring worship media pioneers from
Ginghamsburg and Lumicon, Saturday, February 25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!! If you would like to attend the Digital
Storyteller’s Seminar at St. Peter’s UMC in Katy this Saturday, walk-up
registrations are welcome (checks payable to St. Peter’s UMC). If you plan to
register when you arrive, please contact Billy Watson at St. Peter’s
(bwatson@stpeterskaty.org or call 281-492-8031, ext. 304) with your
numbers ASAP, so he can plan for food, refreshments, and seminar supplies.
This seminar will be led by Midnight Oil Production’s Len Wilson and
Jason Moore, both formerly of Ginghamsburg and Lumicon. This is the best
one-day media in worship seminar you will find anywhere. Find detailed
information about the presenters and the seminar at
www.midnightoilproductions.com.

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!

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FROM Calvin Capps~
San Augustine FUMC is celebrating its 44th Mission Conference on March
2-5. The conference begins with a 12:00 noon luncheon on Thursday
March 2, but we will have an evening service each day at 7:00. The Mission
Store will be at the church from 10:00 - 4:00. on Saturday, as well as
the PET Project being demonstrated for the youth at 1:00 on Saturday.
If your church, or youth group would be interested in attending any
of our activities, please call our church at 936-275-2246 or email
dcapps7560@aol.com and she (Dee Capps) will email you a schedule of
events.
Three of our missionaries are from OMS International: David & Carol
Cosby, serving in Venezuela, and Randy Coleman, serving in Ecuador. We
will have the P.E.T. Project team demonstrating the process of
assembling and building P.E.T.s. (For those of you who may not be familiar with
this project, these are all-terrain wheelchairs that are built in
Luling, Tx. and sent by Mercy Ships overseas). We hope to see you at our
Conference.

FROM Florence Morson~
Please pray for the upcoming Interdenominational Women's Conference at
FUMC - Beaumont, March 11, 2006, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
The speakers are Leslie Bledsoe, wife of Earl Bledsoe, college
Station Superintendent and Rachel Norris of Joy's Pottery Ministries. Each
speaker will share their life-changing testimonies.
The registration fee is $25.00.[$15.00 for older adults 65+ and for
teens/college students] Hotel rooms can be booked at the MCM Elegante
Hotel @ $79.00 per night until 3/6/06; 409)842-3600. Contact
information: Florence Morson or Phyllis
Beaumont; 409)832 0295 or Email: Florence Morson@Firstbeaumont.org

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 Annette Breazeale, Registrar~
The 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation sponsored by the Texas
Conference Committe on Spiritual Formation - April 23-28 at Lakeview
Conference Center -
$50 deposit due by March 15.
Cost for double occupancy - $350
(3) CEU's for $15 fee
FACULTY: Dr. Glenn Hinson and Robert Benson
The 5-Day Academy is an Upper Room Ministries retreat for lay and
clergy to experience God in an intentional Christian community, a time
for spiritual renewal, fellowship, study and rest.
Contact: Annette Breazeale, registrar at annmulbee@aol.com or
903-790-1131

_____________________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 Carol Bruse, Pastor, Asbury United Methodist Church
Job Openings:
Asbury United Methodist Church, 5354 Space Center in Pasadena, Texas,
has four part-time positions available:
Financial Secretary; Senior Adult Coordinator; Contemporary Worship
Music Leader (to lead praise band at 8:30 service); and Children's Choir
Director.
For job descriptions, salaries, or more information, please contact
Carol Bruse at carol@asbury-umc.com or Ginger Neely at
ginger@asbury-umc.com.
Please submit resumes by March 14, 2006.

FROM Deana Keller ~
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 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

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FROM Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church ~
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.