FROM Associate Pastor Ken Jones @ Mission Bend~
Thanks to those who have been praying for my weight reduction surgery.
The operation went fairly well, and hopefully, I will be a new and
improved pastor in a few weeks. In the meantime, every pain today shall be
a blessing tomorrow!
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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.
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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!!
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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 as well as 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!
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.:
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Below are the most current openings and job information. Previous job
postings can be located on the conference website: www.txcumc.org. Thank
you.
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