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FROM Richard L. White, Tomball UMC~
Rev. Glynn E. Ferguson, a retired pastor in the Houston NW district, is
in Methodist Hospital recuperating from surgery on March 24, 2006.
Please pray for him and his wife Mary Ann.

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_________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________

FROM Reverend Sara V. Barberee, Chaplain, Lon Morris College~
Mrs. Gladys Peeples, widow of Dr. Cecil Peeples, U.M minister and
former president of Lon Morris College, passed away this morning. Mrs.
Peeples was 101. The family has requested that a memorial service for Mrs.
Peeples be held at LMC Memorial Chapel on Friday, March 31, at 11 AM.
Dr. Don Benton will be preaching the service. The Lon Morris College
Chapel Choir and LMC MasterSingers will be performing. If directions are
needed, contact SBarberee@lonmorris.edu.

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________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS______________________

________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

FROM Mark W. Pickett~
LENTEN ORGAN CONCERT 3-26-06 at 6 PM Huntsville FUMC -
FUMC, Huntsville extends an invitation to all to experience a Lenten
Journey through the power and majesty of the varied sounds of the pipe
organ. This special event will be provided through the gifts and talents
of Dr. Ruth Bakke of Norway.
Ms. Bakke has composed a large amount of church and chamber music
and several of her works have been commissioned. She likes to incorporate
color using power point presentations with her music and regards color
and rhythm as playing central parts in her compositions. She is also
very interested in improvisation, which she uses quite effectively as a
church organist.
The concert will be held on Sunday evening, March 26th at 6 PM in
the sanctuary of FUMC Huntsville. Call 936-295-5441 or email
mpickett@huntsvillefumc.org for more information.

FROM Clear Lake UMC~
It's not too late to get tickets to Matt Neely's full-band cd release
concert at Clear Lake UMC this Sunday night at 6:30pm. A pastor right
here in the Texas Conference, Matt has just released a new cd of worship
songs which has received strong reviews by worshippers around the
country. You can hear these new songs and more this Sunday night. So call
281-488-5110, ext 135, and talk to Cari to have tickets reserved for you
at the door for $5. But if you forget, you can still just show up and
pay the $7 at-the-door price. We hope to see you Sunday.

FROM Committee on Native American Ministry~
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.
The Committee on Native American Ministry [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 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

FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston~
David Lyon, senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel, will preach at
the 11:05 a.m. worship service at St. Paul’s UMC, Houston, on Sunday,
March 26. This is part of the Anti-Defamation League’s Pulpit Exchange.
St. Paul’s senior minister, Dr. L. James (Jim) Bankston, will preach at
Beth Israel’s 6:30 p.m. Shabbat service on Friday, April 28.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Bankston at
713-528-0527.

_________________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_______________________

FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC,
Houston~
We have several events going on in the life of our church that we think
would be of interest. The dates are listed below and you will find more
information about each event listed on our Web site,
www.stpaulshouston.org, on either our Home Page or on the Calendar. You are cordially
invited to attend and we hope you join us as follows:

> March 26 - St. Paul’s Choir to Sing Evensong Service - 4 p.m. -
> March 30 - Lenten Recital Series - Harp & Piano Artists - 12:15
p.m. -
> April 4-6 - Lenten Recital Series - Madrigal Singers - 12:15
p.m. -
> April 5 & 12 - Parent Education Lecture Series - "Mothering
Daughters" will be on
April 5, "Mothering Sons" will be on April 12. - Both
dates 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. -
> April 6 - Tour St. Paul’s Church with Prime Timers - 11 a.m. -
> April 6 - Director of Accreditation for the National
Association for the Education of
Young Children, Kim Means - 7 to 9 p.m. -

St. Paul’s, 5501 Main Street, is on the corner of Main and
Binz/Bissonnet, across from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

FROM Randy Young~
Come join Wesley UMC in our Spring Revival Theme:(SPIRITUAL GROWTH WITH
HOPE) March 27-29, 2006.
Guest revivalist is the Rev. Ronnie Booker of Greater St Matthew's
Baptist Church. Time is 7:00pm nightly.
Address - 7225 Homestad Rd. Houston, TX 77028.
Directions to the church are: From 610 (north or south) exit Homestead
then proceed north to the Church. We will be looking for YOU!

FROM the Bryan District~
Wesley UMC in Bryan will host the Labyrinth April 28-30.Please call
979-279-4095 or the church 979-778-1554 to schedule a time to walk
privately or for a group. On April 29th, Saturday from 10 a.m. -2 p.m., there
will be a workshop on prayer which will include an introduction to the
labyrinth and experiential prayer exercises. Everyone is invited.
Wesley UMC Pastor Lois Boyles will be presenting. She has studied
prayer and Spiritual Direction at Anglican School of Theology and with
Sister Macrina Weiderkehr.

________________________JOB OPENINGS/JOBS WANTED_________________

FROM Bob Sinclair, Pastor~
First UMC of Angleton, an 835 member congregation in mission in a
county-seat town 45 miles south of Houston, is seeking a part-time
Contemporary Music director to lead the praise band in the growing, contemporary
worship service (attendance about 150). Our present leader will be
leaving us at the end of May. Salary has been $6,000 /yr.
Contact Pastor Bob Sinclair 979-849-6305 or send resume to:
fumcangpastor@nstci.com

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 Faith UMC, Richmond~
DIRECTOR of MUSIC MINISTRIES
Faith United Methodist Church, Richmond, Texas, is accepting
applications for the full-time position of Director of Music Ministries to
provide leadership for the worship, and music ministries. Faith UMC is in a
growing area of Fort Bend County with a membership of 1,482 and 600+ in
a relaxed setting of "traditional" and "contemporary" styles of
worship.
Email resume to: Roy James - roy.james@faithumc.org . Mail resume
to: Roy James 4600 FM 359 Rd. Richmond, TX 77469 - 281.341-8200

FROM Mary Jane Van Dussen, Pastor~
St. Mark’s (Pecore) is accepting applications for anyone interested in
a part-time (10-15 hours/week) position as Director of Children’s
Ministries. The growth of our congregation is reflecting the demographics of
the Heights area and is a wonderful opportunity for someone wanting to
develop a program. Please call the church office (713/861-3104) or
email (office@smumc.org) to receive more information and a detailed job
description.

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.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Dave Avis~
Here's a "for sale" item that may interest many people:
1838 Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal, ladies purse size 2"x 3 1/4"
leather - $65.
1807 Methodist Pocket Hymnbook, leather, 2 3/4" x 4 3/4" $85.00
Contact Rev. Dave Avis, 281-420-3806 or clergy@houston.rr.com

FROM Charles Jordan~
Lake Houston UMC has a Conn Organ that we would like to donate to a
church - it needs a little work on the peddles - but works for the most
part - please email me at lhumcpastor@nctv.com.


FROM Paula Ryburn, Mt. Pleasant, St. Andrew UMC~
DO YOU KEEP YOUR OLD V.B.S. MATERIALS?
If so, I am looking for the daily programs (the gatherings) and arts &
crafts projects from the 1999 SonCastle Faire by Gospel Light. If you
have yours and are willing to share, please contact me this week at
903-572-8264 or paula.ryburn@sbcglobal.net .