FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU ON THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY -

AN IRISH PRAYER:

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

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_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________

FROM Kathie Mann, Director, Partners In Mission~
EARLY RESPONDER Training will be offered on April 1st & 2nd for those
who would like to be certified by UMCOR to go into a disaster area to
make home and churches SAFE, SANITARY and SECURE.
Classes will be at Woodlands UMC on April 1st 9 AM - 3 PM and at
Summit UMC in Marshall on April 2nd 2 - 8 PM. Cost is $15, which includes
a T-shirt, badge & meal. Advanced Registration is required.
Attendance is limited to 2 representatives per church.
Contact Mary Ann Hodges, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator at
maryannhodges1@aim.com or 281-379-5091 for additional information
and/or a registration form.
Texas Annual Conference; 5215 Main St.; Houston, Texas 77002 -
713-521-9383; FAX 713-521-3724

_________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS______________________

FROM Anissa Cantin~
ATTENTION High School Students!
Who is your Superhero? - What kind of superhero powers do you want? -
Come hear what the biggest Superhero (aka God) has in store for you! -
WHEN: April 1st - April 2nd (Sat - Sun) 6:30 pm - 8 am ~
WHERE: Crosby UMC; 1334 Runneburg Road; Crosby TX 77352 ~
The IMPACT team from Texas A&M invites you to come spend time in
small group devotion time with college students who are devoted to Christ.
They will share their testimonies as well as what they are experiencing
in college and will answer questions high schoolers have about college.
Sessions will be small groups, girls with girls only, boys with boys
only, girl students with boy counselors, boy students with girl
counselors as well as large group talks, games, and worship.
$10 recommended donation to cover IMPACT expenses and meals. Dinner
served at 6:30 pm . Breakfast served at 7 am Sunday morning.
This non-denominational event will be over before 8 am to allow you
time to return to your home church for service.
More information about the IMPACT group can be found at
www.impact.tamu.edu -
RSVP to Robin Hamel at rrhamel@yahoo.com or 281.467.9464.

FROM Committee on Native American Ministry [CONAM]~
Your offering on Native American Ministries Sunday, the third Sunday of
Easter or any Sunday you choose for your congregation, nurtures mission
with Native Americans and provides scholarships for United Methodist
Native American seminarians. Please give generously. Your gift makes a
world of difference! Our goal is to increase ten-fold the number of
churches contributing in 2005 from 65 to 650.
CONAM seeks to use your sacrificial gifts to assist Native Americans
in the task of reclaiming and reaffirming their spiritual heritage,
bringing the circle into balance. Our other immediate goal is to help
United Methodists of The Texas Conference have a greater understanding of
issues relating to Native peoples.
If you wish to have a Native speaker or CONAM member visit your
congregation, please contact Dr. Glenna Brayton 713-557-8756 or
Kyker.brayton@juno.com.

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FROM Ruby Nelson~
Clergy Sexual Harassment/Misconduct Workshops -
Saturday, March 18th, 9am-noon -
New Hope UMC--- in the Tyler District.
Directions: Go to Brownsboro on highway 31; turn south on county road
314. Church is about 5 miles down the road. This church is about 90
miles from Dallas so that Perkins students can attend. Pastor: David
Johnson 903-526-3123.
OR
Saturday March 25th, 9 am-noon-
St.Peter’s UMC in Katy -
20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy -
Church phone: 281-492-8031 - Host pastor: Kim Meyers -
kmeyers@stpeterskaty.org.
Contact person for both events: Ruby Nelson ruby_nelson@hotmail.com

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.
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:
St. Paul’s labyrinth and Psal.li, a textile installation by Thomas
Hardin, a Rice University graduate student.
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.

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FROM Michael Hunter~
DIVISION OF YOUTH (DOY) -
and
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRY (CCYM) -
will meet at LUFKIN FUMC in LUFKIN, TX on
- SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2006 -
Division of Youth (DOY) will meet at 9:00 AM -
CCYM will meet at 11:30 AM -
We will have lunch during the CCYM meeting. We will try and be done by
3:00 PM.
Please DO NOT show up Friday night. There will not be anyone there.
We are NOT having anything Friday night - ONLY Saturday morning, April
1, 2006.
For more information, call: Michael Hunter, 254-359-4356, home,
903-388-1246, cell
or email me: mhunter@aciglobal.com.

FROM Jim Jackson~
Attention Parents, To-Be Parents and Other Caregivers: An important
documentary on child abuse prevention will be broadcast on Channel 8,
Houston PBS, Thursday, April 13, 7:00 PM, "Brutal Truth: Protecting the
Family from Violence." National and local experts filmed in the
documentary will bring new insights on how parents can better handle the
stressful times. Topics such as temper tantrums, discipline versus punishment,
bullying, inappropriate touching, neglect, self-esteem, and kids
raising kids will be covered.

FROM Kenneth Tielke~
All men of the Conference are invited and encouraged to attend the
Spring Men's Retreat sponsored by the Texas Conference Board of United
Methodist Men at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center, south of Palestine,
Friday evening through Sunday morning, April 28, 29, 30, 2006. You will
enjoy great speakers, great music, great fellowship and have a great
time. Bring your son or grandson or a friend. Register on-line at
www.tcumm.org under Spring Retreat, or contact Kenneth Tielke, Conference UMM
President, 281-342-9677, for information or a brochure. Mailing
deadline is April 8

_____________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOTICES__________________

FROM John W. Harrington--Restorative Justice Coordinator Beaumont
District~
These folks have asked for a church to contact them.
TDCJ: Harold Redo, 8505 FM 365, Beaumont, TX 77706 DOB 12/10/46 -
Gist State Jail Beaumont: Radebe Vincent, 3118 Legend Creek Drive,
Spring, TX
77086
Venz Raul Wicholas Jr., 671 West Main, Raymondville, TX 78580

________________________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 Reggie Clemons, Staff Administrator~
YOUTH DIRECTOR
First UMC in Pearland, Texas is seeking a full-time Youth Director to
administer and manage our Youth Program and assist the spiritual
development of our Youth. This person must have excellent interpersonal
skills, have above average communication skills, possess an extraordinary
ability to relate to youth and their parents, and have the ability to
manage staff and volunteers in a productive, positive manner. Our Youth
group currently averages 40-50 in weekly attendance. This is an excellent
opportunity with a growing, vibrant church!
We are looking for a person that is spiritually mature, has a great
willingness and ability to relate to teenagers and adult volunteers,
has good communication skills, lots of energy, and a has winning
personality. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, commensurate
with education experience.
Mail, fax, or email resume and references to: FUMC Pearland; C/o
Reggie Clemons, Staff Administrator; 2314 N. Grand Blvd.; Pearland, Texs
77581. Phone: 281-485-1466; Fax: 281-485-6385; Email:
rclemons@fumcpearland.org.

FROM FUMC Lake Jackson, TX
DIRECTOR of MUSIC MINISTRIES
First United Methodist Church, Lake Jackson, Texas, is currently
accepting applications for the position of Director of Music 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.
Email resume to Deana Keller @ ljfumc@swbell.net or mail to FUMC,
404 Azalea,
Lake Jackson, TX 77566

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.

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