__________________________PRAYER CONCERNS_______________________

FROM Rev. John Warren~
Dave Mallard from St. John's in Rockdale, has been in the hospital 6
wks. Pray his intestines start producing good bacteria. All other
injuries are healing (head, back, ribs, lungs) from motorcycle accident.

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_________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________

FROM Donna Alexander, Houston North District~
The father of Rev. Mary Magnusson (Kingwood UMC) passed away this
morning. Mary and family are in route to Alabama. Details will be
forthcoming.

_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________

_________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS______________________

FROM Vicki Schleimer~
TAC Restorative Justice Committee Funding is available for churches
starting new DISCIPLE Bible Study in Prison programs. You may have read in
the UMC Reporter that offering a DISCIPLE class in Prison has the power
to revitalize congregations. If your church would like assistance
(financial and/or "how to" guidance) with starting this ministry of
restoration, contact Vicki Schleimer at vickcosmos@yahoo.com or 281 980-2530.

________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston~
St. Paul’s UMC, Houston, is hosting a Lenten retreat for women from 7
p.m. Friday, March, 17, to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18.
The retreat will follow the order of the monastic hours as
represented in the book, "Music of Silence: A Sacred Journey through the Hours
of the Day" by David Steindal Rast, who is a Benedictine monk, and
Sharon Labell. Specific monastic hours will be observed in worship services
and reflections. Participants also will prepare meals together and
provide their own table service, including napkins.
Two spaces for personal reflection will be in the Activity Center
during the retreat: St. Paul’s labyrinth and Psal.li, a textile
installation by Thomas Hardin, a Rice University graduate student in
architecture and printmaking.
The $30 fee will cover breakfast and lunch. For more information,
contact Rev. Gail Williford at gailwilliford@stpaulshouston.org or
713-528-0527. Also, a brochure, including registration form, is available
through the church’s Web site, www.stpaulshouston.org.

_________________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_______________________

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
903-843-3873 or 790-1131.

FROM Rev. Wineva Hankamer, Strawbridge UMC~
Partners in Mission SIFAT work trip - April 17-21, 2006
SIFAT is Servants in Faith and Technology, International, based in
Lineville AL.
Come for all or part of the week after Easter; flexible scheduling
before and after work project.
LODGING: International House $12 per person per night payable to SIFAT
when you leave the project. Bring sleeping bag and towels or pay
one-time $5 linens fee
PROJECT FEE: $100 per person payable to Texas Conference PIM
PROJECTS: floor repair Tues-Thurs 4/18-20 (Don White) Bring carpenter
tools. We need a few more men for this project! and funding from any
church who wants to contribute.
Non carpenters can help with SIFAT day event for children on Wednesday.
SIFAT FAMILIARIZATION: Global Village/Mad Indian Village/Main Campus
REGISTRAR: Wineva Hankamer winevah@yahoo.com. Deadline to register:
Monday, April 10.
This is a great time to see the mission training campus, learn about
the ministries and complete a work project that will enhance the
facilities of this Advance Special organization. It’s about a 15-Hour drive
from Houston, or fly into Birmingham airport. We will arrange to pick
you up if you let us know your travel plans. For more information about
SIFAT, visit www.sifat.org.

FROM Amber Cirilo~
Celebration Women's Ministry announces Spring Conference 2006 . . .
Girlfriend Weekend! The conference will be April 28-30 at the Woodlands
Waterway Marriott Hotel. The keynote speaker will be author Jan Silvious.
Her passion is to help women understand relationships and be freed from
the ruts of life. Her bottom-line, humorous messages appeal to women of
all ages. At this conference, women will experience joyful praise and
worship, dynamic speakers, equipping workshops, quiet prayer time, and
fun with the girls.
Moms, bring your teens with you! There will be a special youth
speaker and activities for girls in grades 6th-12th.
For more information, or to register online, please go to
www.celebrationministries.org.
The deadline to register for Spring Conference is April 7.
If you have any questions, contact Amber Cirilo at 281-353-2991,
281-468-3386 (cell), or adcirilo@yahoo.com.

_____________________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 Lonna Nunn, Texarkana District Office~
St. Luke's in Texarkana is looking for a new music director. Musical
training is important. The position pays $4,000/year. If you or someone
you know is interested, call pastor John Montgomery at 903-794-8398.

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 references to Bob Webb, at Westminster United Methodist Church, 5801
San Felipe, Houston, 77057; or e-mail: bob@wumc.com; or FAX:
713-977-0340. Salary is negotiable.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Ethel Brothers, Church Secretary~
Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church -
Air Conditioned (1990 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.