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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 Rev. Peter and Brooke Miller, Wesley, Beaumont~
We announce the referral of our daughter for adoption from China,
Olivia Rhea Xiao Miller, born June 10, 2005 in Hunan province. We appreciate
your continued prayers and support.
________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________
FROM Rev. Robert E. McGee~
Trinity United Methodist Church, 2600 Holman Street in Houston, will
celebrate Founder's Day now through March 5. "Trinity 141 Years -
Remembering and Celebrating Our Heritage" is the celebration theme. The
schedule of events is as follows:
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 from now
until March 5th. We will have an evening service each night at 7:00 pm.
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 UMW~
The Texas Conference UMW 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 tonight's banquet 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/couple fee includes lunch and
childcare. For more information, contact, Rev. Gail Williford at
gailwilliford@stpaulslhouston.org or 713-528-0527.
FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston~
Dr. Martin E. Marty, one of the world’s most prominent interpreters of
religion and culture, will be the speaker at St. Paul’s United
Methodist Church for the first J. Robert Nelson Lecture Series on Interfaith
and Ecumenical Solutions for Peace and Justice.
Free of charge and open to the public, the lectures and times are:
- "The Hard Line and All the Other Lines in Religion" at 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 5
- "International Generosity and Hospitality among Faiths" at 7
p.m. Mon., March 6
Author of more than 50 books, Dr. Marty is a nationally sought-after
speaker, columnist, pastor, and teacher. He is the Fairfax M. Cone
Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago
Divinity School. He also was the first director of The Institute for the
Advanced Study of Religion at the University of Chicago, and the center
was renamed for him in 1998. In 1997, he was the first religion scholar
to be honored with a National Humanities Medal at a White House ceremony
when he was recognized for efforts to help diverse communities of faith
understand each other.
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 Richard Laster~
United Methodist missionaries Juan and Nydia de Dios Jara will be in
Houston the week following March 11th. Several dates are open on their
calendar. Their assignment is currently in Chile. oth are great
inspirational speakers who can tell the story of mission outreach from their
own experience. For information please contact Texas Conference
Secretary of Global Ministry Richard Laster at 713 - 468 - 3276 or
rlaster@fairhavenumc.org
_____________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOTICES__________________
From: John W. Harrington--Beaumont District Restorative Justice
Coordinator
TDCJ:
Clarence Carmon, 6446 Boyt Rd., Beaumont, TX 77713--409 794
1901
Raymond Joseph Morris, 647 Madison, Beaumont, TX 77701--DOB
09/09/66
Thomas C. Simons, 2865 Louisiana #18, Beaumont, TX
77702--409-3514224
GIST STATE JAIL:
Herbert Lee Athey JR., 17501 Debbie Lane, Pearland, TX
77584--409692-2436.
Kieth Davis, 3038 Pine, Beaumont, TX 77703--409-838-1304
Robert Wayne Burts, 706 Pamela Dr., Baytown, TX 77521 "Would
like AA & NA numbers and addresses".
James Earnest Fowler, 2801 Sunset Dr. #55-6, Orange,
TX--409-313-3843
Kevin Tran, 3165 Forest Oaks, Port Neches, TX 77651
Cleo Hollis, 705 Woodrow, Silsbee, TX 77656--409-385-8723
"Attended 'Changes'" Training.
Sidney Joubert, 1930 Grand St., Beaumont, TX 77703--409
832-3854
Kenderll Williams, 875 Devilleneuve St., Beaumont, TX 77701--
409-838-4321
Kirk Fant, 2416 Oak North, Nederland, TX 77627--409-722-7219
"attended 'Cognitive Intervention' training".
James L. Arivette, 307 Kimberly Dr., Austin, TX
78745--512-444-6778 or 512-288-1043 "Now a Christian-would like contact with a small
caring church".
Anthony Reyne Soria,12602 Wellborne, Pearland, TX 77581 "I now
have a local church contact already-thank you for your concern for the
other releasees!"
Henry Riles, 5932 Roosevelt, Port Arthur, TX
77640--409-736-1836.
_______________________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 Dr. Richard L. White~-
Tomball United Methodist Church is searching for a full-time (40
hours/week) Director of Caring Ministries. Applicants must have demonstrated
leadership and communication skills; the ability to organize systems
that enable caring for and caring through the laity; be a self-starter,
team builder and motivator; with gifts of compassion and mercy. Please
fax resume in care of Dr. Richard L. White, or email resume to:
richard.white@tomballumc.org by March 15, 2006.
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 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.
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