Prayer Concerns & Announcements

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FROM Mary Ann Hodges, Disaster Response Coordinator, Texas Annual
Conference~
There were almost 3000 homes affected by flooding in Houston on 6/19.
There has been an assessment done (that's how the original number
was identified) and 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.
Please let me know if you are available to work any weekends 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 Lonna Nunn, North District Office -- Texarkana Location~
Rev. Thomas Davis, a retired elder in our conference, died this
morning. Graveside services will be held on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. in
Mt. Vernon at the Mt. Vernon Cemetary.

FROM Jake Schrum~
I regret to inform you that former Southwestern University faculty
member Jeffrey Campbell died Friday, June 30, 2006. Jeff was an English
professor who held the Herman Brown Chair from 1962 to 1975. After a
distinguished career at Southwestern, Dr. Campbell completed his service to
higher education at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, July 7, 2:00 p.m. at
First UMC in Wichita Falls. It is not known yet if the family has any
wishes for memorials, but if there are any special requests, I will pass
that information on to you.

FROM Pat Travers, Administrative Assistant, Northwest District UMC~
Retired Pastor, Rev. James Ray Johnson died Friday, June 30, 2006. His
service was Monday, July 3, in Jacksonville at Boren & Conner Funeral
Home. Please keep his widow, Selena and his family in your prayers.

FROM Rev. Jack McMahon~
Polkia Blanchard, a long-time member of Smith Chapel UMC (Northwest
District), passed away after she suffered a fall. She was 89 and a
much-beloved part of our church family. Please have the family in your
prayers during this difficult period. The funeral is set for 11am Thursday,
July 6, at Smith Chapel followed by a fellowship meal. The grave-side
service will be at 3:30pm in Duncanville.

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FROM Sarah Smith~
The Agape Singers Youth Choir of Houston’s Memorial Drive UMC will
present the new rock opera "!Hero," with multi-projection screens, dancers,
actors and live band. Dress rehearsals will be Thursday & Friday, July
6 & 7, and a feature performance on Saturday, July 8. All performances
begin at 7 p.m., are free and open to the public and will be in the
church’s gymnasium, located on the east side of the church’s campus.
Memorial Drive UMC is located at 12955 Memorial Drive, just west of
Beltway 8, between the Beltway and Wilcrest Drive.

FROM Lois Boyles~
I have received an email requesting blood donors with B+ blood to
donate to the Gulf Coast Blood Bank in time for a July 17th surgery for a
woman who is pregnant and has a severe condition of the placenta
attaching to her internal organs (kidneys, etc.). For more info, contact:
Connie Lee Leach at bounce_handler@egroups.churchdb.com.

FROM Kathie Mann, PIM Dir.~
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
in the class!
Class will be at First UMC in Navasota 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.

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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.
In addition, if you are seeking a position that involves working
with children or youth in any capacity, bear in mind that if accepted, you
will be required to be certified through the Conference's Safe
Sanctuary policy. Thank you.

FROM Roandl Sunderland~
The Methodist Hospital Department of Spiritual Care and Education
announces three openings in the department’s ‘extended unit’ program
beginning in September, 2006. The program offers one quarter of CPE training
spread over the period from September through May 2007.
The program consists of a one-day-per-week commitment on the part of
participants, and involves both didactic presentations and nursing unit
assignments. Successful candidates will take part in the teaching
program offered to full-time CPE Residents, and will work alongside both
Residents and permanent staff chaplains of the department. The program is
open to both pastors, and to laypeople seeking pastoral care training
whom pastors may recommend.
Enquiries may be directed to the Rev. Ron Sunderland, Interim
Manager of the hospital’s CPE program. Apply by phone (713-441-6067) or
email: rsunderland@tmh.tmc.edu

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.

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