___________________________URGENT NEED____________________________

FROM Ric Walters, TACCOR (that's the Tx A.C. Committee on Relief)~
...........................................Disaster Response
Disaster..................................................
As many of you know, on Mon., June 19th, parts of the Houston area were
inundated by more than 12 inches of rain, causing flooding in several
thousand houses. Ordinarily, TACCOR would be able to respond to meet the
need for Flood Buckets and Health Kits for the victims of this flood.
Unfortunately, on that same Monday, the Christian Alliance warehouse in
Pearland, where almost all of our flood buckets and health kits were
stored (along with tons of food and clothing), was burning to the ground.
Nothing in the warehouse was salvageable. Consequently, there is an
immediate need to replace as many of the destroyed flood buckets and
health kits as possible.
Christian Alliance does have some empty flood buckets in a trailer
which we hope to access on Tuesday, June 27th. At that time, the buckets
will be available for distribution. We are asking every church to step
up and help replenish the supply of completed flood buckets and health
kits. Instructions for completing both items can be found at the UMCOR
website (www.umcor.org). For the time being, there is no central
repository in the Houston area for new buckets, so please find a place to
TEMPORARILY store any new supplies until a new warehouse is located. We
will let you know as soon as we know just where the new facility is
located.
Please help us with this urgent need as past events have shown us
that an adequate supply of flood buckets and health kits is a necessity
in our flood-prone area.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Walt Roberts~
Calling All Angels!
The newly established Tri-County Ministry in the East District is in
need of a small car or pickup. The ministry needs transportation to do
the calling necessary for developing a new Hispanic congregation. If
any angel out there has a vehicle he or she is willing to donate, please
contact Vetta Quackenbush at the East District office in Lufkin. Such a
gift made to the District for the ministry would be tax deductible.
East District UMC: 9_u_m_c@cox-internet.com.''

FROM J. Walker~
We have a complete set of methodist hymnals in braille which we had
purchased when we hae 2 blind church members--one of whom played the
piano. Now we have none, but we still have the set of hymnals in braille.
They could probably be put to use in some other church if someone had a
need for them. Just let our church know. I am the librarian. Our church
is White Oak United Methodist Church in White Oak, Texas. Email:
JWalker658@aol.com.

FROM Holy Covenant UMC~
FREE - approximately 300 wooden chairs - slate blue fabric seats and
backs with bible/hymnal shelf. Contact Lori Benjamin at 281-579-1200 or
lori@holycov.org. Digital photo is available. You must be able to pick
them up, sorry we can't deliver.

FROM Lufkin District~
FOR SALE: 2003 Ford Van Econoline Series E. Parchment (tan) color.
39,900 miles, 8 passenger seating, V-8.engine, automatic power steering,
power door locks & windows, cruise control, am/fm stereo radio,
cassette player, dual front air bags, swing outside doors. Excellent
condition, meticulous upkeep. Extras include privacy glass windows (all around),
running boards, towing package, trailor hitch with electronic brake
control. Owner was a non-smoker. Asking $14,999.
May be seen at Doches Credit Union, 920 NW Stallings Dr.,
Nacogdoches, TX. Loop 224 across from Foretravel Motor Homes. Call 936 699-2213.

FROM John Montgomery~
Need forty-fifty Cokesbury hymnals--usable condition. Contact Rev.
John Montgomery at Lovelady FUMC 936-636-7043.

____________________________CORRECTIONS___________________________

Nanette failed to include a contact in her message yesterday. It's
included today.

FROM Nanette Radke, Property Manager, Cramer Center~ On July 19,
Beverly Tune, of First United Methodist Church Conroe, will be leading a
program on Benedictine Silence at the Cramer Center.
"To be silent and to listen befits the disciple." This simple rule
written by St. Benedict reminds us that there are times when we need to
just be quiet.This day apart will introduce you to the discipline of
silence. This program is open to all who wish to come. Wednesday, July
19, 2006, from 8:30 am until 3 pm. Cost: $20, includes lunch (.5 CEU
credit)
Please contact Nanette Radke at neradke@CramerCenter.org or call
281-350-1355 to reserve your spot.

FROM Jo Mackenzie, TXCUMC~
Thanks to those of you who emailed me that the information yesterday
about the Cell Phone "Do Not Call" list is not factual. I looked it up on
snopes.com and should have done so yesterday before publishing it.
Please disregard yesterday's message. It isn't totally true. There is no
need to register or worry about it. However, I appreciate Rev. Davidson's
attempt to help his fellow man.

_________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS______________________

FROM Tom Teekell--Annual Report of College Students Please download
and/or print the updated Annual Report of College Students that the 2004
Book of Discipline requires of all churches. The deadline for
completing the report is July 15. Complete instructions are in the PDF and can
be found at http://www.sfawesley.org/pastors.htm. This report is also
required for all charge conferences. Thank you for helping reach your
students.

FROM Tom Teekell--NEW VERSION OF ROYCE (teekell@mail.com) Version 3.9
of ROYCE (Reporting and Organizing Youth Camp Easily) can be found at
http://www.sfawesley.org/pastors.htm along with the instruction guide
that explains the changes and fixes. This version will track the brand
new State Certification requirement for adults to work at summer camp
and has a calculation fix.

~FROM Jill Krone, Disciple Task Force Coordinator
A National Disciple Bible Study Training Event will be held August 4 -
5, 2006 at First UMC of La Porte. Cost: $100.00/person. Disciple
Studies allow your church the resources necessary to encourage devotions &
disciplines within the congregation.
Training is encouraged as a way to prepare & strengthen those in your
church who will assume leadership roles.
Registration is Required. To register, contact:www.cokesbury.com or
call 1.800.251.8591. For additional details, check out
http://www.txcumc.org/page.asp?PKValue=249 or contact Jill Krone,
Disciple Task Force Coordinator, at 903.895.4707. What a great time this is
to share Disciple Studies with your church!

FROM Cindy Masterson~
Mark your calendars now for Celebration Women’s Ministry’s Leadership
Connection Event, "Equipped to Pray," Saturday, August 26, 2006 at FUMC,
Longview, TX. Time is 9:30- 3:30. Cost is $20.00 and includes
breakfast and lunch.
Barbara Byerly will be our guest speaker. Barbara has traveled
extensively both nationally and internationally in her teaching ministry.
We invite all women to come be equipped and inspired. There will be
worship, teaching, prayer time, and training for local chapter
Celebration leadership. Workshops on Prayer, Worship, Officer Training, and
Ministry Teams will be offered. All women are invited to "experience
Celebration," benefit from Barbara’s teaching on prayer, and learn more
about this exciting ministry. For information about registration, email
clmasterson@cableone.net.

FROM Rev. Carol Bruse, Associate Director, Center for Clergy
Excellence,TXCUMC~
How can your church call gifted women and men into ministry and
leadership? Find out September 28-30, 2006, at the "Calling Congregations"
Conference in Evanston, Illinois, sponsored by The Fund for Theological
Education! For more info, contact Carol Bruse, Associate Director, Center
for Clergy Excellence, carol.bruse@txcumc.org or go to www.thefund.org