___________________________PRAYER CONCERNS________________________

_______________________________BIRTHS_______________________________

FROM Lewis L. Jackson~
My wife Rosa and I proudly announces the birth of our new grandbaby, a
boy, born to Lewis L. and Bridgette Jackson II, on Friday, June 16,
2006 at 7:15 a.m. His name is Lewis III and he weighed in at 8 lbs, 0 ozs,
20--3/4 inches long. Both baby and mother are doing fine. Thanks for
your prayers for our new addition. Lewis III is the second child of Lewis
II and Bridgette and our fourth grandchild.

___________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS________________________

FROM Donna Moody, Admn. Asst., Southeast District~
Our beloved friend, Carolyn Hancock, died on June 11. Carolyn is the
retired administrative assistant from the former Beaumont District. She
will be greatly missed.
A memorial service was held on Friday, June 16, at Groves First UMC
- 6501 Washington Blvd. The pastor is Rev. Alan Van Hooser and the
phone number is 409-962-1076.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you make a donation to
the Lakeview Campus Scholarship Fund in c/o First UMC, Groves; P. O.
Box 757; Groves, TX 77619.

FROM Kenneth Levingston, Executive Pastor, Westchase
A graveside service for Colleen and Gordon Dillahunty's son, Maxwell
Hayden (who died very shortly after his premature birth), was held on
Friday, June 16, at Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, located at
12800 Westheimer.
A Memorial Celebration was held on Saturday, June 17, in the Hinson
Chapel at First Methodist Houston, Westchase Campus.
Colleen and Gordon have requested that in lieu of flowers, you bring
a stuffed animal which will be donated to Child Advocates to be given
to a child that has experienced child abuse.
Please keep Colleen, Gordon and Kyra in your prayers.

FROM Diane Johnson, National Black Staff Forum & Marty Gordon, TXCUMC~
The Reverend Robert E. Felder died on June 13 in Nashville, TN,
following a lengthy illness. Bob was the beloved husband of Angella
Current-Felder (GBHEM), brother of Luther Felder (GBHEM) and son-in-law of Bishop
Leontine T.C. Kelly.
Visitation for Robert Felder was held on Monday, June 19th at
Trinity East UMC, Houston. The Celebration of Robert Felder's life was held
immediately after, with Bishop Alfred Norris presiding. Reverend Felder
was interred in Paradise North in Houston.
Please keep Angella, Luther and the entire Felder family in your
prayers.

FROM Robyn Colley, Adm. Assist. Woodcrest UMC, Lumberton~
Mr. George Sitton, father of Rick Sitton, Sr. Pastor at Woodcrest UMC
in Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, June 14. Funeral services were
held on Saturday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Swan/Wood Springs UMC in Tyler.

FROM Lonna Nunn, North District Office -- Texarkana Location~
Please keep the family of Tidy Mary Brannon in your prayers. She was
the widow of George Brannon, an elder in our conference who died in 1982.
Ms. Brannon was 86, a member of the Liberty United Methodist Church,
and lived in Hughes Springs, TX. (North District)

______________________CONFERENCE INFORMATION_____________________

FROM Kathie Mann, Dir. PIM, Texas Annual Conference~
EARLY RESPONDER Training will be offered on July 8th for those who
would like to be certified by UMCOR to go into a disaster area to make
homes and churches SAFE, SANITARY and SECURE. Plenty of space is
available!
Classes will be at First UMC in Navasota on July 8th from 9 AM - 1
PM. Cost is $15, which includes a T-shirt, badge & lunch. ADVANCED
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Additional T-Shirts are available for $7 each.
Contact Mary Ann Hodges, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator
at maryannhodges1@aim.com or 281-379-5091(H) or 281-546-0985 (C) for
additional information and/or a registration form.

FROM Jo Mackenzie, TXCUMC~
I have had several calls about the new Dove System of Ministerial
Records. Susan Keirn Kester told me that if you have any questions or need
information, send an email to the following address for help:
dovesupport@ytscorp.com.
I originally said this was a Web site, but it is actually an email.

--------------------jobs---------------------------------

FROM Christ United Methodist Church, College Station, Tx~
Growing, vibrant congregation, with 2500 members, seeking full-time
Director of Adult Ministries. Must be able to envision and market new and
existing programs, delegate responsibilities to lay leaders, enable and
empower leaders to be fruitful in their leadership responsibilities.
Requires energy, enthusiasm, good computer skills, and experience
leading in a multi- faceted congregation.
Email resume to vickiaveritt@christ-umc.org

FROM Bill Newcomb, Pastor~
Gethsemane UMC; 6856 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77074.
Janet and John Scarcella are retiring after 37 years of fruitful
ministry as organist and choir director. Therefore, we have two positions
open.
CHURCH ORGANIST/PIANIST will play for two worship services on
Sundays, with a Wednesday night choir rehearsal. Must be able to read open
score, reasonable sight reading proficiency, and have a desire and
ability to encourage young amateur church musicians. Must be capable and
willing to play classical as well as contemporary musical scores. Send
resume to gumcsp@flash.net or fax the same to 713-774-7319

CHURCH CHOIR DIRECTOR is being sought by Gethsemane as well. The
director will direct two adult choirs and will have director's supervision
for handbell, youth and children's choirs. The church has several capable
volunteer musicians who assist in the handbell, youth and children's
choirs. Experience preferred. Send resume to: gumcsp@flsh.net, or fax the
same to 713-774-7319.

FROM First United Methodist Church- Nederland~
We have an immediate need for a Financial Secretary. This position
requires at least 20 hours a week. Job responsibilities are: paying bills,
maintaining financial records, preparing monthly statements, submitting
quarterly taxes, attending monthly meetings and assisting with yearly
financial audits. Related financial experience required and experience
using Shelby Computer system. Please send Resume to First United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 905, Nederland, Texas 77627 or fax to 409 724-1541
or call 409 722-4379.

FROM Mary Jane Van Dussen, Pastor, St. Mark's UMC, 600 Pecore~
We have three positions we need to fill:

YOUTH DIRECTOR for this coming Fall. We are a growing church in the
Heights of Houston and are looking for someone to help our youth ministry
grow - spiritually as well as numerically. This position could possibly
be full time for the right person. A full job description can be
obtained by calling the church office, 713/861/3104.

SUMMER INTERN - for summer youth activities. We know it's late to look
but we decided late. We need a summer youth intern to work with our
Director of Youth Ministries for an intensive summer youth program. Call
the church office, 713/861-3104, for a job description.

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES - We have many young families and we
would like to find someone who can help us to further develop an
already vibrant ministry to children. A full job description is available.
Call the church office at 713/861-3104

FROM Sherry Gregg, Office Manager, BHUMC~
Bay Harbour UMC in League City is looking for a Part-time Office
Assistant - 20-25 hours per week. E-mail resume to
bayharbourannouncements@hotmail.com or FAX to 281-538-1492. For more
information, contact Sherry Gregg at 281-334-1100.

FROM Jill Krone, First UMC, Henderson~
We have two positions we need to fill:
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
First United Methodist in Henderson seeks a part-time Director of
Children's Ministry. This person will direct the children's ministry and
will be in charge of VBS and other special events. Qualified applicants
should be organized and have a passion to work with children. Salary
range is 10-12k. Please send a resume to: Torrey Wylie, 536 CR 333N,
Henderson, TX, 75652 or email to torreywylie@earthlink.net. Make sure the
subject line says director of children. DEADLINE for application is JULY
15, 2006.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ARTS
First United Methodist in Henderson seeks a full-time Director of Music
and Arts. This person will direct the music ministry in two worship
services and lead the Chancel Choir, Common Ground Praise Band and various
other choirs. Qualified applicants with directing experience should
send a resume to: Torrey Wylie, 536 CR 333N, Henderson, TX, 75652 or email
to torreywylie@earthlink.net. Make sure the subject line says director
of music. DEADLINE for application is JULY 15, 2006.

FROM Robyn Colley, Woodcrest UMC in Lumberton~
Woodcrest is looking for a full-time youth director and also a
full-time or 3/4 time ministries coordinator with an emphasis on children's
ministries. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send resume to
Woodcrest UMC, 1684 Hwy 96 S, Lumberton, Tx 77657.

FROM Rick Ivey, Associate Pastor, Good Shepherd UMC~
Good Shepherd UMC, located in northwest Houston, seeks Worship leader
for weekly Saturday Evening Contemporary service. Resumes accepted only
via e-mail to gsmrick@sbcglobal.net

FROM Debra Brown~
Wilbur Chapel UMC in Hitchcock TX is looking for a musician to play
3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays. We are reorganizing and rebuilding the music
ministry. Must be willing to rehearse. Must be able to read music and
have a willing spirit to help rebuild the music ministry. We are a small
semi-rural growing church. Contact Pastor D M Brown at
dearol2005@sbcglobal.net

FROM Howard Tinsman~
Montgomery FUMC has an opening for a Youth Director. This 600-plus
congregation is situated in one of the top growth areas in Texas, 50 miles
north of Houston near beautiful Lake Conroe. The Church is located
across the street from a new 4A high school which boasts an exemplary
academic rating. It is desirable that the candidate has some youth
experience, is a self-starter, comfortable dealing with parents, and is a good
team player with an outgoing Christian attitude.
Please contact Pastor Nancy Kellond: Phone 936-597-6162 or e-mail -
nkellond@entouch.net