FROM Priscilla Wright, Bryan Dist.~
Bev Arnold's husband, Keith, is in critical condition at St. Joseph's
hospital. He had a heart attack last night and underwent a 5-valve
bypass surgery this morning. They were unable to complete the bypass on the
5th artery and, due to bleeding, they are unable to close his chest. He
is being kept sedated for the next 24 hours and is in ICU.
Bev was the Administrative Assistant for the Bryan District for
years. Please keep Bev, Keith, and their friends and family in your
prayers.
FROM Priscilla Wright, Bryan District~
Continue to pray for healing for Rev. Floyd Polk
FROM Donna Alexander, Houston North District - UMC.~
Last week, a fire destroyed their home and all the belongings of Bonnie
and Jimmy Stein, daughter and son-in-law of Rev. Bernie and Nan Stein,
and they have no insurance. Please remember the Stein's at this very
difficult time.
An account has been set up with the Houston North District for
donations. They should be made payable to the Houston North District, noted
for STEINS, and mailed to the HND-UMC, 2307 Crystal Springs Drive,
Kingwood, TX 77339. Questions, call 281/359-3022. All monies will be
directly distributed to the family.
FROM Donna Alexander, Houston North District - UMC.~
The health of Marjorie Carleton, beloved wife of Rev. Rex Carleton,
continues to decline. Please keep Rex, Majorie and the family in your
thoughts and prayers.
FROM Charlene Hall, Administrative Assistant, Palestine District~
Rev. Richard Palmer, pastor of Wesley, Crescent Heights in Athens, had
major knee surgery yesterday at Mother Frances inTyler.
FROM Charlene Hall, Administrative Assistant, Palestine District~
Rev. Wayne Flowers, pastor of Fairfield UMC, is still struggling with
heart problems. They are trying to get his medication regulated and are
having difficulty doing so.
FROM Jimmy & Toni Steele - Trinidad UMC~
Please pray for Stephen Whitlow, age 9, who is being operated on for a
brain tumor today at Children's Medical Center in Dallas. He is a
friend of our grandson.
Correction:
FROM Lonna Nunn, Texarkana District Office~
Jackie Herring, pastor at Lone Star and Cason UMCs in the Texarkana
District, came through her hip (not knee) replacement surgery fine. She
will hopefully be discharged to the rehab hospital in Paris, TX within
the next few days.
Please keep Jackie and her recovery in your prayers.
______________________________BIRTHS________________________________
FROM Norma Leah Bryant~
Congratulations to proud grandmother, Reverend Shirley Allen-Jenkins,
Senior Minister at Trinity East United Methodist Church, on the birth of
her grandson in Plano, Texas.
_________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________
FROM Priscilla Wright, Bryan Dist.~
Kelly Idom's grandmother passed away. Services will be Friday in
Oklahoma. Kelly is Rev.Matt Idom's wife.
FROM Pat Travers, Tyler District UMC~
Frances McCleskey’s daughter-in-law, Linda McCleskey of Seattle,
Washington, died Sunday, Feb 26. Her husband is Rev. Wayne McCleskey, Jr. of
Seattle, WA. We will let you know service times as soon as we receive
them.
_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________
FROM Kathie Mann, Director, Partners In Mission~
This is an invitation to a workshop designed for clergy, lay ministers,
and faith-based volunteers dealing with hurricane victims.
The topic is: "Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Houston's
Hurricane-Impacted Residents: The Role of the Faith Community." $20
includes materials and meals, as well as CEU's for clergy.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 9am to 2pm - St. Anne’s Catholic Church;
Parish Center, 2nd Floor; St. Christopher Room; 2140 Westheimer Road;
Houston, TX 77098 (near Greenbriar)
You may register for the workshop on-line at www.mhahouston.org
more information. Please share this with faith-based organizations that
may be interested.
_________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS______________________
FROM Tom Teekell ~
SFA WESLEY NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION -
The 2006 Spring Edition of the Wesleyan Witness is online at:
http://www.sfawesley.org/newsletters.htm. If you'd like a hardcopy of
the newsletter, email me your address and I'll send you one.
(tom@sfawesley.org)
FROM Ms. Juanita Jackson, ELCC Committee Chair ~
ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH CONCERNS (ELCC) PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR GRANTS -
April 7, 2006 is the proposal deadline for the Spring 2006 grant
cycle. Ethnic churches and churches in transition that meet the criteria
are urged to apply.
Grant application and criteria can be downloaded from the Conference
Website: www.txcumc.org, link to Ministries (Committee on Ethnic Local
Church Concerns)
All completed proposals should be received by:
Mrs. Pam Woody, 16111 Second Street,
Channelview, TX 77530 on or before the deadline
of April 7, 2006.
For additional information, please contact : Ms. Juanita Jackson,
ELCC Committee
Chair, at (713) 743-5385 or (713) 523-6392.
FROM Margaret Scott, the Administrative Assistant ~
Reverend Kendall Graham, the Pastor of Boynton Chapel United Methodist
Church located at 2812 Milby in Houston, TX 77004, would like to take a
group to Jamaica on July 21-28, 2006 to help complete a Dental Clinic.
Also, the trip will include Vacation Bible School at a local church.
The total package will be $1,300.00. Any interested persons, please
contact Margaret Scott, the Administrative Assistant at the Church Office
(713) 748-6066 or E-mail at boyntonumc@earthlink.net to arrange a group
meeting with Reverend Kendall Graham to discuss the trip.
________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________
FROM Rev. Robert E. McGee~
Trinity United Methodist Church, 2600 Holman Street in Houston, will
celebrate Founder's Day March 1-5. "Trinity 141 Years - Remembering and
Celebrating Our Heritage" is the celebration theme. The schedule of
events is as follows:
March 1: Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m., featuring Dr. Kenneth
Levingston of First UMC West Campus.
March 3: Founder's Day Gala, which includes a silent auction,
beginning at 5 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m.
March 4: Dr. Cain Hope Felder, theologian, writer and professor of
the Howard University School of Divinity, will present a workshop on
prayer and sacrifice, and will host a review of his book, Seasons of Lent.
The Saturday event is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and includes breakfast
and lunch.
March 5: Founder's Day worship service begins at 10 a.m., with Dr.
Cain Hope Felder preaching.
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. The 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!
_________________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_______________________
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.
FROM Jill Krone, Director for Communications, FUMC, Henderson, Texas~
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.
FROM Don. G. White ~
Marriage Encounter-United Methodist weekend coming up soon---
What would stronger marriages mean for your church and its families?
What if there was a way to significantly drop the divorce rate of
couples in your church?
Marriage Encounter has over 25 years in helping couples enhance their
communication and strengthen their relationships, and there is
documented effectiveness. The National Institute for Family Study reports that
the divorce rate for couples attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend is
just 2% versus the 50% rate as a national average. They also report that
the Weekend experience benefits not only the couple and their marriage,
but also has a positive effect on family communication and parenting.
In our culture some think the word "encounter" implies
confrontation. However, in Spain where Marriage Encounter started, the Spanish word
for encounter means "to come together." The Marriage Encounter weekends
are an enriching experience for husbands and wives to learn more
effective communication in a private, couple-centered atmosphere.
Marriage Encounter-United Methodist is the oldest marriage-related
Affiliate Member of the General Board of Discipleship of The United
Methodist Church and is one of the marriage resources of our church.
Registrations are currently being taken for the Marriage Encounter-United
Methodist Weekend to be held in Houston on March 10-12, 2006. For
information contact: Becky and Nick Munger at 281-360-3646 or e-mail at
bamunger@yahoo.com
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
FROM Randy Young, Pastor~
Wesley UMC at 7225 Homestead Houston, 77028, is having their Winter
Revival. Please mark your calender. Dates are March 27, 28, 29, and
further information will follow.
FROM Jill Krone, Director for Communications, FUMC, Henderson, Texas~
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 General Board of Global Ministries~
Congregational Health & Wellness
Reserve October 8-11, 2006 for the second annual health and wellness
conference sponsored by the General Board of Global Ministries Health and
Wellness - Congregation Health Ministries team.
"Empowering Ministries of Health: Transform, Mobilize, Advocate" is
the focus this year's conference. The event, which will be held in
Memphis, Tenn., promises to provide many "how to's" for those working for
health and wellness in their annual conferences and local churches. For
more information, visit the GBGM Web site at
http://gbgm-umc.org/health/congmin/secondnationalconference.cfm.
_____________________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 E.B. Beasley, Jr., Sr. Pastor, Terrace UMC~
Help Wanted - Part-time Secretary
Terrace UMC is looking for a Church Secretary. 25 hours per week,
Salary: $11 per hour. Necessary computer skills include : Word, Excel and
Publisher and the ability to learn other software. The job includes
Worship Guides, newsletters, letters, phone responsibilities and other
office tasks. For more information and for an application, call Carolyn at
Terrace UMC: 1203 Wirt Road, Houston, 77055. - 713.686.4328.
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 Alicia Coltzer~
Help! Clear Lake UMC is in the process of building some portable
showers for Lake Vista UMC in New Orleans. There is a group of Minonites
staying at their church and the contract for the current portable showers
is running out. We are looking for a 30-foot gooseneck flatbed truck. A
donation would be nice, but we would be happy to buy it for a
reasonable price. If anyone can help us with the project, please contact Joel
Sipes at jdsipes@sbcglobal.net.
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.
