Apparently, there was a glitch in the system and the Daily Group Email
for Wednesday, April 5, did not get sent. Please forgive the
inconvenience.

__________________________PRAYER CONCERNS________________________

FROM Jo Mackenzie, TXCUMC~
Woody Wells' daughter, Leslie Bowie Wells, has been diagnosed with
cancer. (Woody works in the Shalom Zone office here at the Conference).
However, Leslie is pregnant and has opted to forego chemotherapy and
radiation treatments (at the risk of her own life) until such time as she
can safely deliver the baby, at approximately 32 weeks. She is currently
in about her 14th week. She and her family are defintely in need of
love and prayer. And because God is great and can grant our prayer, we are
asking for a miracle. Please join us in this endeavor.

Also, Doreen Lenz, daughter of our own Dora Lenz (Golden Cross) is
now home, recuperating from a heart procedure and doing well. Please
keep her and the family in your prayers.

FROM Wayne Middleton~
I keep looking every day and my name does not appear listed under
"Conference Funerals," so I guess I'm going to get out of bed and go back to
work. Many thanks to all who offered prayers and support during my
recent hospitalization...

FROM Gus Browning~
Thanks to all who prayed for me prior to my prostate cancer
cryoablation on Monday, April 3. The procedure went well and I was in the hospital
only one night with absolutely no pain. I will be recovering at home
for the next two weeks, so continued prayers will be appreciated.

_____________________________BIRTHS______________________________

_________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________

FROM Judy Sharp, Assistant to Dr. Jim Jackson~
Rev. Wick Stuckey's (Chapelwood UMC) younger brother, Derek, passed
away early Thursday (April 6) morning. His Memorial Service will be 2:00
PM, Sunday, April 9, in Chapelwood's Sanctuary (11140 Greenbay Street,
Houston, TX 77024), with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall.

FROM Barbie Strauss, Lay Leader, Burkeville UMC~
My pastor, Rev. Terry Smith, is in Tulsa, Oklahoma because her sister
in Christ, Denise Hygh, died on April 5th. They have been close friends
for a very long time. Please be in prayer for Pastor Terry of
Burkeville UMC and the family of Denise Hygh.

_____________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION______________________

___________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________

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, "The 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.
The level of child abuse, child neglect and violence in the home has
continued to escalate in this city and across America. Last year, over
82,000 children in the Houston area experienced either child abuse or
child neglect. And, less than 66% of those events was ever reported to
Children's Protective Services.
I have viewed the film and it is excellent. It fits perfectly with
our United Methodist emphasis on "Safe Sanctuary." I encourage you to
announce the airing of this educational docmentary in your newsletters.
bulletins and websites. You can also go to www.brutaltruthproject.org to
download a poster.


FROM Bill Posey, Living Way United Methodist Church~
WHAT: Open House for our new facility with Food, Fun (Moon Walk for
Kids), Music, and Fellowship. Come help us celebrate our new home.
Grand Opening Easter Sunday!!!
WHERE: 17555 Highway 242 - Conroe, Texas 77302
WHEN: Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 1-4 PM
Cost: FREE!!

FROM Robert Johnson~
To all pastors and laity of ethnic local churches in the Texas
Conference: We still have several full scholarships available for eChurch2006,
the national leadership and ministry development conference hosted
annually by Windsor Village UMC. The scholarships are available on a
first-come-first-served basis. To take advantage of this great opportunity,
please contact Robert Johnson at 713-726-2013 or Marilyn Cooper at
713-723-8187, ext. 240.

FROM Cynthia Hinson~
The GBOD has given me copyright to a one-page layout of the RCL with
all texts, colors, and special days & other info, which will be offered
every year (beginning 2006). Printed on one page, front and back, it is
easy to hand out to worship teams, study groups, and to put in
binders/calendars.
The 2007 document is now online at
http://www.gbod.org/worship/2007-2pagercl.pdf; or you can go to the
GBOD worship site at http://www.gbod.org/worship/ and click on the second
link under "What's New."

FROM Glenna Brayton~
The Conference Committee on Native American Ministry [CONAM] has
college scholarships for Native American students who are members of TAC
UMC's.
Preference is given to students attending UM colleges and universities,
but students attending other universities are considered. Contact
Glenna Brayton at 281-391-5797 for more information.

_______________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

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 Judy Decker~
FREE PRAISE FEST CONCERT & CARNIVAL-
Free concert and carnival on Saturday, April 8, 2 to 8 p.m., on north
lawn at Moody Memorial FUMC in Galveston at 53rd street and Ave. U.
Bands scheduled are Wayne Kerr, the Matt Neely Band and more! Carnival
features Extreme Inflatable Toys for all ages. Food available; sales will
benefit future events.
Contact Wesley Campus Ministry at 740-6587 or
visitwww.praisefestgalveston.com

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.

_________________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_______________________

FROM Valerie Hudson, Bellaire UMC~
Wayne Kerr and his band will be holding a concert at Bellaire UMC on
Saturday, April 22nd at 7 pm. Wayne, a contemporary Christian recording
artist, has performed concerts both locally and even internationally,
and his concerts are full of energy and excitement. For free tickets,
visit www.bellaireumc.org and click on the link for Wayne. Wayne will
also be leading worship at the 8:30 contemporary service on Sunday, April
23rd. All are invited to attend.

FROM Melissa Hinton~
St. Luke's (Houston) Market Days will be held in the Activities Center
on April 26 and 27, 9:00 - 4:00 pm. Free Admission. Tuesday, April 24,
6:00 - 9:00 pm will be the Preview Party, $10, catered by Landry's.
Shopping Extravaganza you will not want to miss!

FROM Lonna Nunn, Texarkana District Office~

WHAT: A RETIREMENT ROAST HONORING
REV. EARL (HOWDY) DAWSON

WHERE: WILLIAMS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, WESLEY
HALL, 4000 MOORES LANE, TEXARKANA, TEXAS

WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2006 - 6:30 P.M.

COST: $15.00 SUGGESTED DONATION PER PERSON FOR THE COST OF
THE EVENING
R.S.V.P.: Please respond no later than April 15 to Texarkana District
UMC, Attention: Dawson Retirement, P.O. Box 2007, Texarkana, TX 75504.

If you would like to send a note congratulating Howdy on his
retirement, please send these to the above address as well.
A nursery for those with small children will be provided.
Reservations requested.

_____________________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 John Mealus~
The FUMC in Rosenberg is looking for a music director. This is a
part-time position directing the sanctuary choir and supervising the
childrens choirs and handbells. For an application and complete job
description, you may contact the church at 1106 Fourth St. Rosenberg, Texas
77471, call 281-232-3246 or e-mail Sue at johnmealus@yahoo.com.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________