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FROM Cindy Broyles~
Moody Memorial First UMC of Galveston is pleased to present 14-year old
concert organist Samuel Gaskin on Sunday, April 2, at 4:00 pm.
In 2001, at age 10, Samuel was the youngest recipient of the A.W.
Yeats Scholarship for Pipe Organ Study from First UMC of Beaumont. In
2005, as a 7th grader, he was selected as a national finalist for both the
Albert Schweitzer and the L. Cameron Johnson organ competitions. Samuel
was also awarded a 2005 French Organ Music Seminar scholarship to
travel to Paris to meet and learn from some of the world’s best organists.
In addition to performing in concert in three different cities this
spring, Samuel will be performing with Boston Brass at this summer’s
Meadowlark Music Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. Come enjoy the music by one
of southeast Texas’ own!
FROM Nancy Hairston~
Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas will be at Tennison UMC in Mt. Pleasant for our
annual joint Lenten Series. Friday and Saturday, April 7-8, covered
dish meal begins at 6 pm, Fellowship Hall; Worship begins at 6:45 pm,
Sanctuary. Sunday, April 9, morning worship at 10:50, Sanctuary. The church
is on Church and 3rd (313 Church), 903-572-5341.
FROM Tanya Sterling~
JOY Ministry - a ministry of First Methodist Houston (Westpark and
Beltway 8) that joyfully reaches out to those with Special Needs and their
Families - annouces:
JOY RESPITE NIGHTS - an opportunity for parents of children with
disabilities and their siblings to enjoy a Friday night out while their
children are well cared for and have FUN!
JOY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP - our one-day summer adventure camp
designed to help school-age children with special needs and their siblings
enjoy a one-day summer camp within a God-centered, safe environment. The
JOY Summer camp will be held at Wesley Academy (on First Methodist’s
campus) on June 23, 2006 from 9am-1pm.
Please contact Tanya Sterling/Director-JOY Ministry for more
information - 713.458.4797.
FROM Mary Brown, Texas Conference UMW, Communication Coordinator~
The Texas Conference United Methodist Women Language Coordinators
invite you to the Second Annual Cultural Event: "Getting to Know You,
Getting to Know the UMW."
It is set for April 29 at 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at Chandler United
Methodist Church in Chandler, Texas (Tyler District).
The purpose of the event is to introduce the work of the UMW, to
nurture and expand the understanding of mission with women, children,
youth and families. We also hope to build better community between
different language groups that are not yet participating in the organization.
Activities at this event will help to enable all groups to organize
local units and/or circles in the churches, eliminating barriers that
prevent participation by listening to suggestions and comments offered by
prospective members.
Mary Tipton, Asian Language Coordinator says, we hope to share warm
fellowship, mutual love of Christ and His Saving Grace, His Mission to
the world, and partake of ethnic and other refreshments. Speakers will
include messages from Virginia Gill, South Central Jurisdiction, and
Dr.Glenna Kyker Brayton, Native Indian Ministries.
Health kits for UMCOR depot will be collected on a voluntary basis.
If you desire other information or if you need transportation to the
event, please contact: Mary Tipton, 281-565-7027; Emy Hernaez, Spanish
Language Coordinator-409 727-0656.
________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________
FROM Patty Wehn-Glowski~
Magnolia UMC will host a Bible Conference March 31 and April 1st. Dr.
Jim Fleming will be lecturing on "The Turning Points of Jesus' Life."
Registrations will be taken at the door. Call 281-356-6647 for more
information.
FROM Melissa Wilkins Brigman (melissabrigman@hotmail.com)~
On Saturday, April 1, Marvin UMC in Tyler is sponsoring EMPTY BOWLS, a
fundraiser for hunger relief. Over 60 one-of-a-kind bowls have been
designed by Marvin artists and friends. There will be a silent auction
that night to raise money, but some of the bowls are already on the Marvin
website for preview and early bidding. Go to the website at
www.marvinumc.com, click on Empty Bowls and follow the directions to place a bid.
The fun begins at 6 p.m. at Marvin UMC, 300 W. Erwin in Tyler, with
a great dinner, silent auction, music and moments of inspiration and
fun! Tickets are still available for this great event at $15 each and
they also may be purchased at the door.
FROM Anissa Cantin~
ATTENTION High School Students!
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, as well as large group talks, games, and
worship.
WHEN: April 1st - April 2nd (Sat - Sun) 6:30 pm - 8 am -
WHERE: Crosby UMC; 1334 Runneburg Road; Crosby TX 77352 ~
$10 recommended donation to cover expenses and meals. Dinner served
at 6:30 pm; breakfast 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 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
FROM Michael Hunter (mhunter@aciglobal.com)~
DIVISION OF YOUTH (DOY) -
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRY (CCYM) -
will meet at LUFKIN FUMC IN LUFKIN, TEXAS -
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.
_________________________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 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 Sarah Smith~
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church’s chancel choir, soloists, and
orchestra will present Mozart’s Requiem on Palm Sunday, April 9, at 7
p.m., in the sanctuary. No admission charge. MDUMC is located at 12955
Memorial Drive, one block west of Beltway 8 in west Houston, between the
Beltway and Wilcrest. You are cordially invited to attend. Church:
(713) 468-8356 ext. 126.
FROM Robert Johnson~
eChurch, the National Leadership and Ministry Development Conference
hosted annually by Windsor Village UMC, is scheduled for April 19-22,
2006. Using the theme, "Reality DNA: the Essential Elements of Making
Visions Happen," this year’s conference will provide strategies,
inspirational stories and applicable practices that will help anyone with a
God-given dream or vision to turn that vision into a reality!
Along with host pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell, the line-up of speakers
includes top UM leaders and pastors, Pam Gardner, VP of Operations with
the Houston Astros and Joseph High, Senior VP of Human Resources of
Owens Corning.
The Conference begins with a worship celebration on Wednesday, April
19, 7:00 p.m. at Windsor Village’s Heatherbrook location, and ends
Saturday morning, April 22, with a Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., at the Power
Center (124101 South Post Oak Road, Houston, TX 77045).
This tremendous program, offered for only $119.00, is easily the most
affordable Leadership Conference in the country!
A limited number of full scholarships are available for pastors and
laity of ethnic local churches on a "first-come-first-serve" basis.
For scholarship information, please call Robert Johnson at 713-723-8187,
ext. 237.
For more information on the entire conference, please call Marilyn
Cooper at 713-723-8187, ext. 240, or visit Windsor Village’s website,
www.kingdombuilders.com.:
FROM Kenneth Tielke, President, United Methodist Men~
Men's Spring Retreat at Lakeview - April 28, 29, 30 -
All pastors and men's ministry leaders please pass this information on
to all the men in your congregation, and have this announcement read
from the pulpit 4/2.
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
http://www.tcumm.org/ under Spring Retreat, or contact Kenneth Tielke,
Conference UMM President, at 281-342-9677 for information or a
brochure. Mailing deadline is April 8.
________________________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 Amy Kelley~
ASSISTANT YOUTH DIRECTOR NEEDED:
Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, Katy, Texas, is currently
accepting applications for the position of Assistant Youth Director. It
is a full-time position with salary to be determined. Church membership
of 1,600.The responsibilities will include working closely with the
youth director in directing both youth and college ministries. A college
graduate with 2 or more years experience in both youth and family
ministries is most desired. Please submit resume, references and salary
requirements to Cliff Cheadle at cliffordcheadle@sbcglobal.net or you may
send it to: Holy Covenant U.M.C., 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, TX
77449. ATTN: Cliff Cheadle, SPR.
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.
FROM Mary Lee Lawson ~
Business Manager for John Wesley UMC -
3200-member church in northwest Houston, TX seeks a full-time Business
Manager. Responsible for operational and administrative affairs of the
church. Position to include building operations/maintenance, financial
planning/management and personnel management. Email resume to George
Schmidt at george.schmidt@earthlink.net.
______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________
FROM Nikki Waits~
We, at Beneke Methodist Church in Houston, Texas, are a small loving
Hispanic congregation that truly believes in miracles. We are prayerfully
looking for a small bus- type vehicle that will enable us to shuttle
many of our congregants (especially the children) to and from our regular
church activities. As we are grateful for our many blessings, we know
God will provide. If anyone is able to donate such a gift, please
contact our Minister, Jose Cortinas, at 713-695-2582. May each of you that
reads this message be touched with the love of our Saviour.
FROM Sherri Kelley~
The Conference Division of Single Adult Ministry is trying to find
another division or group who would like to share the expenses of booking
Sam Glenn, motivational speaker, author, humorist, & chalk artist. The
DoSAM would like to book him for Sun., May 28, for their Annual
Conference banquet. He's willing to do two presentations for the price of one.
He would prefer to do both presentations on May 28. His website is
www.samglenn.com. If this would be of interest to you and your group,
please contact sherikelley@mdumc.org or call 713/468-8356, ext. 119 as soon
as possible.
