_URGENT NEED____________________________

FROM Mary Ann Hodges, Disaster Response Coordinator, Texas Annual
Conference~
I had a long conversation with the Mayor's office last night. There
were almost 3000 homes affected by flooding in Houston last Monday, 6/19.
The City, County, and Red Cross definitions of major & minor damage are
all different so their allocation numbers do not match, but we can all
understand that if your home is one of those 3000, it is a serious
issue for you.
There has been an assessment done (that's how the original number
was identified) and today 16 teams from the city (Fire Department, Waste
Management, Neighborhood Protection and other departments) are going to
conduct a survey to determine what kinds of work needs to be done.
At this point, there has been no broad disaster declaration, so
these families are "on their own" for clean-up and repair work. We have
been asked to start putting together clean-up and construction teams
beginning this week-end, July 1st and/or 2nd.
Please let me know if you are available to work this week-end
(either day) OR if you could be available to work any week-ends in July. This
is an Excellent Opportunity to help our neighbors in Houston AND it is
also an excellent "trial run" for forming our teams to respond to more
wide-spread disasters, which we know will be coming at some point in
time!
Thanks for your support of Disaster Response in the Texas
Conference!

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FROM Jeretta Thompson~
Don Scott, Associate Minister, FUMC Carthage, has acute leukemia. He
was taken to Baylor, Dallas, Tx. Treatment depends on how quickly they
have discovered the leukemia. Please Keep Don, Joyce, Mark, and Stevie
in your deepest prayers. Also his congregation!

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FROM John W. Harrington, SE Texas District Restorative Justice
Coordinator~
Gist State Jail:
Jerry Lee Payne Jr., 318 Azelia Street, Lake Jackson, Texas
77566----979-709-0292
Jerad Boutman, 29 FM 2797, Liberty, TX 77575 No Phone
Chris Cooper, 5823 Belneath St., Houston, Texas 77033----713
731-8109 or 713-364-0356.
Please contact or forward this info to someone living close to these
people.

Special request from one of the Operation Rebound students who would
like to exchange letters with a future church in his home area--Richard
Coronado Jr #1327911, 3295 FM 3514 (Gist State Jail) Beaumont, TX
77705-7655. Richard is interested in training to become an Electrician and
needs local information and help in getting into an appropriate training
program. His home address in a few months will be 4755 Faleon Forest
Drive, Humble, TX 77346. Also, initial contact can be made with his Dad
(Richard Sr) at 832-658-7320, prior to Richard's arrival home. He has
references and a resume and is a quick learner and has been an
outstanding student in the Operation Rebound program. Our team thinks he is
great...Won't you prayerfully consider visiting or contacting Richard by
letter at this time and extending aftercare ministry when he arrives
home..

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FROM Rev. Jerome Brimmage~
FUMC Mineola is in search of a Youth Dir. Looking for person pref.
with a Bachelor's degree, 2 plus years ministry experience, able to relate
with Jr.and Sr. High Youth, as well as organize and develop adult
leaders to serve with our youth. This person should be aware of the United
Methodist Church and work toward "making disciples of Jesus Christ for
the transformation of the world." Send Resume to: youth@mineolafumc.com
or 612 N. Newsom, Mineola, TX 75773.

FROM Bill Newcomb, Pastor~
Gethsemane UMC; 6856 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77074. We have
two positions open. Send resumes to gumcsp@flash.net or fax the same to
713-774-7319:

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.

CHURCH CHOIR 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.


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 Beaumnont District~
First UMC, Nederland has an immediate need for a Financial Secretary.
Requires at least 20 hours a week. Job responsibilities are paying
bills, maintaining financial records, prepare monthly statements, submit
quarterly taxes, attend monthly meetings and assist 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 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 Lake Conroe. The Church is located across the
street from a new 4A high school with an exemplary academic rating.
Candidate should have some youth experience, be a self-starter, comfortable
dealing with parents, and a good team player with an outgoing Christian
attitude. Please contact Pastor Nancy Kellond: Phone 936-597-6162 or
e-mail - nkellond@entouch.net

FROM Mary Jane Van Dussen, Pastor, St. Mark's UMC, 600 Pecore~ We have
three positions open as follows. For full job descriptions, call the
church office: 713/861/3104.

YOUTH DIRECTOR for this coming Fall. This position could possibly be
full time for the right person.

SUMMER INTERN - We know it's late to look but we decided late. We need
someone to work with our Director of Youth Ministries for an intensive
summer youth program.

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.

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.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Cindy Hinson~
St. Paul in Conroe would love to have a gently used set of hand chimes
or hand bells, if any church has some that they are not using or that
they would be willing to sell for a modest price. Contact: Jerry Hinson
(cell: 936-520-9652 or email:
jerry.hinson@exxonmobil.com)