__________________________PRAYER CONCERNS_______________________

FROM Tierra J Dykes~
Rev . Curley Laster of Adkins Memorial United Methodist Church in
Houston and of the Salem United Methodist Church in Huffsmith/Tomball has
been hospitalized due to heart pains and pneumonia. He is at Memorial
Southwest Hospital on 59 @ Beechnut
(713)456-5000, Room 436 and expected too be released in 7-10 days.

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_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________

_________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS______________________

FROM Jill Krone, Director for Communications, FUMC, Henderson, Texas~
Celebration Women’s Ministry of First UMC Henderson (204 North Marshall
in Henderson, Texas) is hosting Rachel Norris, master potter, on
Tuesday night, March 7 at 7 pm. Rachel is a master potter and business owner
with an unique way of sharing her testimony, Life in the Hands of the
Potter - one woman’s journey to Kingdom living. Enjoy hearing how God
has shaped and molded Rachel’s life while watching her create her
beautiful pottery. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. All women are
invited and encouraged to celebrate God through this night of creative
ministry. For more information, contact FUMC Henderson at 903.657.6588.

Concert features America’s Singing Ambassadors...The Centenary College
Choir will present a free concert at First UMC Henderson (204 N.
Marshall in Henderson, Texas) on Friday, March 10 at 7 pm. What a great
chance to enjoy an evening of wonderful music! Contact the church office at
903.657.6588 for details or directions.

Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered approach to recovery based upon
eight principles from the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). Celebrate Recovery is
a safe place to talk in confidence about the deep issues of our lives,
find encouragement and healing, and to seek help from God and from
others. Although it is similar to 12-step recovery programs like AA and
NA, it is not just limited to drug and alcohol addiction issues. Everyone
who is looking for help is encouraged to attend this ministry of First
United Methodist Church (204 North Marshall, Henderson, Texas). For
more information, please contact Rev. David Brasher at 903.657.6588.

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.

________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston~
The Rev. Dr. Dwight Ramsey, senior minister at the First United
Methodist Church of New Orleans, will be the guest speaker at the Lenten
Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Men's Bible Study at St. Paul's United
Methodist Church. The $5 breakfast will be at 7 a.m., Ash Wednesday, March
1, in the church's Fondren Hall.
Pastor of a Hurricane Katrina flood-damaged church at the corner of
Canal Street and Jefferson Davis Parkway that is still without
utilities, Rev. Ramsey served as a chaplain at Houston's Methodist Hospital for
an interim period.
Early in February, he moved to a new department at the hospital
called "Methodist International." In this role he is helping with the
transfer of technical skills to Methodist hospitals throughout the world. He
also is currently working on his dissertation for a Ph.D. from Tulane
in international development and technical transfer.
A few years prior, he had coordinated food shipments to Managua,
Nicaragua, following that city's devastation by Hurricane Mitch. President
of the Greater New Orleans chapter of the United Nations Association
when it was formed in 1999, Ramsey also worked on a food relief shipment
to Russia in 1992.

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 Mary Brown, Communication Coordinator, Texas Conference United
Methodist Women~
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. he Keynote speaker of the
event is Dr. Jan Love, Deputy General Seceratry 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.
Please note that registration for the Banquet on Friday night is now
closed, however, late registration to remaining events is still
available.

FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston~
Being One - A Marriage Seminar at St. Paul's UMC
A marriage seminar for engaged and newly married couples will be at
St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m.
Among topics examined will be the natural stages of married
life..how to deal with the inevitable and necessary conflicts that arise
between two persons who are close - intimacy - money and sex - respect,
reciprocity, and shared responsibilities as keys to marital satisfaction.
Seminar leaders are Dr. Sherry Beeman and Dr. Bill Kerley. Married
to each other, both are a former president of the Houston Association of
Marriage and Family Therapists, and Kerley twice has received their
Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to community and
professional well-being.
The seminar is open to anyone in the community, regardless of
religious affiliation or interest. The $60/copule fee includes lunch and
childcare. For more information, contact, Rev. Gail Williford at
gailwilliford@stpaulslhouston.org or 713-528-0527.


FROM StorySong Ministries and MDUMC~
Matt Neely and his band will be live in concert at Memorial Drive UMC
this Sunday, March 5th, from 6:30-8pm in the sanctuary. Matt will be
releasing his newest worship cd entitled "from broken me to beautiful
You". Tickets are still available at the $5 pre-sale price. Tickets will
be $7 at the door. We hope you'll come and worship with us!

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_____________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOTICES__________________

FROM John W. Harrington, Restorative Justice Coordinator Beaumont
District Gist State Jail:
James Earnest Fowler, 2801 Sunset Dr. #55-6, Orange, TX - 409 313 3843
- "Could
use some help with clothes--maybe some tools. A job? I am a
carpenter & roofer."
Cleo Hollis, 705 Woodrow, Silsbee,TX 77656 - 409 385 8723 - Attended
"changes"
course.
Allen Ray Clay, 927 St. Augustine Ave., Port Arthur, TX 77640- 409 985
8030 -
Attended "Temple", Studied in the "Book of Acts" course at Gist
unit.
Kevin Tran, 365 Forse Oaks, Port Neches, TX 77651
Robert Wayne Burts, 706 Pamela Dr., Baytown, TX 77521 - "A Christian,
need AA &
NA #'s and address."
Kenderll Williams, 875 Devillneue St., Beaumont, TX 77701 - 409 838
4321
Sidney Janbert, 1930 Grand St., Beaumont, TX 77703 - 409 832 3854
Kieth Davis, 3038 Pine, Beaumont, TX 409 838 1304
Herbert Lee Athey Jr, 17501 Debbie Lane, Pearland, TX 77584 - 409 692
2436
James M. Walker, 2901 Fulton #439, Houston, TX 77009 - 713 733 3423
Gist Unit:
Austava C. Martin, P.O. Box 1411, Conroe, TX 77301--
936-441-7321--.
Gatesville Womens Unit:
Brenda Lowe, 7830 Broussard Rd., Beaumont, TX 77713--"Attended
'Winner's
Circle."

I am also announcing an opportunity to work a ministry at the Women's
Unit in Dayton, TX with Bridges to Life--a great outreach program!
The BTL project at Henley Women's State Jail (Dayton, TX) starts on
Saturday, April
1, 9am-3pm, followed by 11 Tuesday nights, 6:45 - 8:45 pm.
*We need more volunteers for this project,* which starts in 5 weeks.
Dayton is located about 50 miles east of Houston. We will have a
carpool leaving from the Jack-in-the-Box at College and Lindbergh(Beaumont).
NOTE: There are other carpool start locations available.
*If you can participate in the Henley project, please respond* to Jane
O'Hanlon, project coordinator (jane@bridgestolife.org

_______________________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 Quinn Edmondson~
Church Financial Secretary
Location: NW Houston
Salary Range: DOE
Budget: $1.7MM
Church Members: 2,300
Description: Full- or part-time position, depending on experience, to
work with Church Administrator and supervise one accountant.
Responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements and analysis for
management and leadership through comprehensive understanding of the
Shelby System software; oversight of all data activities relating to the
financial activity of the church; reconciliation of bank accounts and loan
balances. Some evening work required to meet with Finance Committee and
others as needed. No relocation expenses.
Requirements: College degree in accounting or finance. Advanced
Shelby knowledge and experience through working in a church environment
for 6 or more years and a teamwork attitude. CPA or accounting degree a
plus.
Reply to spr@cypress-umc.org

FROM:Cynthia Johnson, Director of Finance and HR~
Position: Director of Recreation Ministries -
The Woodlands United Methodist Church
Description: Responsible for, but not limited to, the strategic
development and daily operations for all of the recreation programs for
children, youth, adult and seniors. General knowledge of marketing
recreation programs to church members and the general public a plus. As
director, responsibilities also include setting and maintaining budgets;
managing all recreation facilities; and supporting the church mission: Win
People to Jesus Christ, disciple them in their faith, and help those in
need. Interested applicants may obtain a job description by emailing
cjohnson@twumc.org

FROM Bob Webb~
A dynamic and Christ-centered congregation located in a high-growth
part of Houston, Texas, Westminster United Methodist Church, is looking
for a dynamic, Christ-centered person to serve as our full-time Director
of Youth and Family Ministries. The responsibilities will include
working closely with the pastor in directing both children and youth
ministries. A college graduate with 2 or more years' experience in both youth
and children/family ministries is most desired. Please submit resume
and reference to Bob Webb at Westminster United Methodist Church, 5801
San Felipe, Houston, 77057; or email bob@wumc.com; or FAX: 713-977-0340.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Royce Scott, Pastor~
A small church in Houston's Third Ward is looking for 10 used robes for
the adult choir. Please contact Royce Scott at Parkwood UMC, Pasadena
at 832-922-1729.

FROM Nita Newman~
Trinity United Methodist in Thorndale, Texas has 30 United Methodist
Hymnals for sale: $1.00 a piece - good shape. We also have about 30
Cokesbury Hymnals that are not in good shape but usable - 30 for $5.00.
nitanewman@austin.rr.com