FROM Houston Astros~
Methodist Group Night at Minute Maid Park. See the Astros vs. the Reds
on Thurs., July 27 at 7:05 p.m. Special 1/2 price tickets.
For ticket purchases of 19 or less, log on to
www.astros.com/methodistreligion, password "reds." Select your game (July 27th) and enter
password to receive special pricing. Convenience and handling fees will
apply to all on-line orders. INTERNET ORDER DEADLINE: 2 hours prior to
official start time of game.
For group purchases of 20 or more tickets, call Jeremy Hunt,
713-259-8300 or email mvpline@astros.com. Offer not available at Minute Maid
Park Box Office. This offer cannot be combined with another. All ticket
sales are subject to availability. Times and dates are subject to
change.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
__________________________PRAYER CONCERNS_________________________
FROM Donna Alexander, Central South~
Audrey Barfield has been moved back to ICU at Methodist Hospital.
Audrey had pneumonia that became very severe. She had surgery on her right
lung last Wednesday, July 5th and spent 2 days in ICU. She was moved
back to a room on Saturday. Today, July 10th, she was moved back to ICU
due to breathing concerns. Please remember both Audrey and John in your
prayers.
_______________________________BIRTHS_______________________________
__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________
FROM Pat Travers, Administrative Assistant, Northwest District UMC~
Mrs. C.N. Tunnell (Lota Clyde) died Thursday, July 6, 2006. Her
service was on Saturday in Jacksonville. Please keep the family in your
prayers.
__________________________CONFERENCE NEWS_______________________
FROM Jan Ervin, Administrative Assistant for the Assistant to the
Bishop~
Well we've hardly gotten through with Conference for 2006 and I am
writing you about Texas Annual Conference 2007. The dates are Sunday, May
27, 2007 through Thursday, May 31, 2007.
Please call today and get your hotel reservations in for 2007. In
2007 the Conference will be held at The Woodlands UMC located at 2200
Lake Woodlands Drive in The Woodlands, Texas 77380. Phone number:
281-297-5901.
The host hotel will be the Marriott Waterway Hotel, located at 1601
Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. We have very limited room space at
the Marriott. But until we fill it up, we cannot begin to secure other
locations due to our multi-year contract. Please call today and get
your reservation in for 2007. The hotel number is 281-367-9797.
Please pass this message along to anyone you know who might be
attending in 2007. The more we rooms we can reserve early the better off we
will be. Thank you so much for your help and attention to this !
____________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________
FROM: Kenneth Tielke, Conference UMMen President~
TO: All men of all churches in the new SOUTHEAST DISTRICT (old Beaumont
District)
This notice is to inform you of a very important "first time"
meeting of the new SOUTHEAST District United Methodist Men. All lay men and
clergy are automatically members of the district organization, according
to the 2004 Book of Discipline. So, you are all invited and encouraged
to attend the inaugural meeting of the newly formed SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
United Methodist Men. Opportunities and insight for growing men’s
ministry will be the focus for the gathering. In addition, we will be
adopting a new district UMM bylaws document and electing and installing
officers to lead the new district. Plan to be at Beaumont Wesley UMC, 3810
N. Major Dr. on Sunday, July 16, from 2 to 4 pm. for this great event.
ROM Frances Foger, Pastor, Christ-Genoa United Methodist Churches~
Christ United Methodist Church is hosting a Fiesta Club Party
Fundraiser Dinner on Friday, July 21, 1006, at 6 p.m. at the church, 9045 Howard
Drive, Houston, Texas 77017, telephone 713-649-1387. Cost $6.00, and
the entire cost of the ticket will go to the church. All are invited to
attend.
FROM Houston Astros~
Methodist Group Night at Minute Maid Park. See the Astros vs. the Reds
on Thurs., July 27 at 7:05 p.m. Special 1/2 price tickets.
For ticket purchases of 19 or less, log on to
www.astros.com/methodistreligion, password "reds." Select your game (July 27th) and enter
password to receive special pricing. Convenience and handling fees will
apply to all on-line orders. INTERNET ORDER DEADLINE: 2 hours prior to
official start time of game.
For group purchases of 20 or more tickets, call Jeremy Hunt,
713-259-8300 or email mvpline@astros.com. Offer not available at Minute Maid
Park Box Office. This offer cannot be combined with another. All ticket
sales are subject to availability. Times and dates are subject to
change.
________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________
FROM Kenneth Tielke, UMMen Conference President~
There is a Conference UMMen Board Meeting scheduled for this Saturday,
July 15, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Livingston First United
Methodist Church in the library. All UMM Board members please read your email
and plan to attend.
FROM Charles Jordan~
The Blackwood Gospel Quartet - Sunday July 16, 2006 - @ 10:30am
Lake Houston United Methodist Church - 23606 FM 2100 - Huffman, TX
77336 -
281-324-1541.
The Blackwood Gospel Quartet has won countless awards, sung
thousands of concerts, and appeared on many television shows. For more
information about them, go to their webpage: www.blackwoodgospel.com/
FROM Mary Brown, Member, Board of Managers~
IT IS NOT TOO LATE to register for The Texas Conference Cooperative
School of Christian Mission that is set for July 13--16 at Lakeview
Conference Center. Early registration ended June 22, but you can still
register. (A $10 fee is added.)
Registration information is available at www.cooperativeschool.org,
or the Texas Conference Website, www.txcumc.org, or on
http://newgateinitiative.org/. You may download the flier and
registration form.
Registrar is Mitzi Hiers, 11422 Sagevale Lane, Houston, TX 77089.
(281) 481 0005. hkmj@thehiers.com. For questions, send email to:
cooperativeschool@hotmail.com.
_________________________YOUTH NEWS & VIEWS_______________________
FROM Lani Rousseau, Associate Pastor~
Fridays at First is INVITING your youth to a FREE concert this Friday
night, July 14! We have several musical guests lined up. Please forward
this to your youth leaders -- all ages are welcome.
Details: FUMC Katy, 5601 Fifth Street, Katy, TX 77493 - 7 to 10 pm,
Family Life Center! Snack Bar available!
Need more info? Do you have a band??? We might be able to give you
some stage time--call me: 281-391-2121x34
_________________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE_______________________
________________________JOB OPENINGS/JOBS WANTED_________________
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 Rev. Jonathan Bynum~
Greggton United Methodist Church, Longview, TX, with an average weekly
attendance of 400 on Sundays, including both traditional and
contemporary worship services, is looking for a Youth Director who is committed
to working with youth and with their families. Longview, located in the
northeastern part of the state, is a great place to live with a
population of about 70,000.
We are looking for an individual who has a contagious,
biblically-grounded love for Jesus that is communicated effectively to youth as you
connect with them. Building this ministry will require a great sense of
humor combined with the ability to organize, delegate, and
follow-through in your commitments. We are partial to United Methodists (or those
who want to become one). Experience is preferred. A college degree is a
plus.
This is a full-time position with a compensation package that is
competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Send resumes
to: Greggton UMC;
Search Committee: Rev. Jonathan Bynum; 1101 Pine Tree Road; Longview,
TX 75604.
Electronic submissions can be made to: jonathanb@greggton.org.
______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________
FROM Nancy Cobbs~
WANTED: 2-Octave set of choirchimes (any manufacturer) for
children/youth music ministry. Would be interested in used set at a reasonable
price. Donations also thankfully accepted. Splendora Countryside UMC, Nancy
Cobbs, 281-689-0425 or 713-729-7411.
FROM Donna Alexander, Central South~
Audrey Barfield has been moved back to ICU at Methodist Hospital.
Audrey had pneumonia that became very severe. She had surgery on her right
lung last Wednesday, July 5th and spent 2 days in ICU. She was moved
back to a room on Saturday. Today, July 10th, she was moved back to ICU
due to breathing concerns. Please remember both Audrey and John in your
prayers.
_______________________________BIRTHS_______________________________
__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS_________________________
FROM Pat Travers, Administrative Assistant, Northwest District UMC~
Mrs. C.N. Tunnell (Lota Clyde) died Thursday, July 6, 2006. Her
service was on Saturday in Jacksonville. Please keep the family in your
prayers.
__________________________CONFERENCE NEWS_______________________
FROM Jan Ervin, Administrative Assistant for the Assistant to the
Bishop~
Well we've hardly gotten through with Conference for 2006 and I am
writing you about Texas Annual Conference 2007. The dates are Sunday, May
27, 2007 through Thursday, May 31, 2007.
Please call today and get your hotel reservations in for 2007. In
2007 the Conference will be held at The Woodlands UMC located at 2200
Lake Woodlands Drive in The Woodlands, Texas 77380. Phone number:
281-297-5901.
The host hotel will be the Marriott Waterway Hotel, located at 1601
Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. We have very limited room space at
the Marriott. But until we fill it up, we cannot begin to secure other
locations due to our multi-year contract. Please call today and get
your reservation in for 2007. The hotel number is 281-367-9797.
Please pass this message along to anyone you know who might be
attending in 2007. The more we rooms we can reserve early the better off we
will be. Thank you so much for your help and attention to this !
____________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________
FROM: Kenneth Tielke, Conference UMMen President~
TO: All men of all churches in the new SOUTHEAST DISTRICT (old Beaumont
District)
This notice is to inform you of a very important "first time"
meeting of the new SOUTHEAST District United Methodist Men. All lay men and
clergy are automatically members of the district organization, according
to the 2004 Book of Discipline. So, you are all invited and encouraged
to attend the inaugural meeting of the newly formed SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
United Methodist Men. Opportunities and insight for growing men’s
ministry will be the focus for the gathering. In addition, we will be
adopting a new district UMM bylaws document and electing and installing
officers to lead the new district. Plan to be at Beaumont Wesley UMC, 3810
N. Major Dr. on Sunday, July 16, from 2 to 4 pm. for this great event.
ROM Frances Foger, Pastor, Christ-Genoa United Methodist Churches~
Christ United Methodist Church is hosting a Fiesta Club Party
Fundraiser Dinner on Friday, July 21, 1006, at 6 p.m. at the church, 9045 Howard
Drive, Houston, Texas 77017, telephone 713-649-1387. Cost $6.00, and
the entire cost of the ticket will go to the church. All are invited to
attend.
FROM Houston Astros~
Methodist Group Night at Minute Maid Park. See the Astros vs. the Reds
on Thurs., July 27 at 7:05 p.m. Special 1/2 price tickets.
For ticket purchases of 19 or less, log on to
www.astros.com/methodistreligion, password "reds." Select your game (July 27th) and enter
password to receive special pricing. Convenience and handling fees will
apply to all on-line orders. INTERNET ORDER DEADLINE: 2 hours prior to
official start time of game.
For group purchases of 20 or more tickets, call Jeremy Hunt,
713-259-8300 or email mvpline@astros.com. Offer not available at Minute Maid
Park Box Office. This offer cannot be combined with another. All ticket
sales are subject to availability. Times and dates are subject to
change.
________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________
FROM Kenneth Tielke, UMMen Conference President~
There is a Conference UMMen Board Meeting scheduled for this Saturday,
July 15, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Livingston First United
Methodist Church in the library. All UMM Board members please read your email
and plan to attend.
FROM Charles Jordan~
The Blackwood Gospel Quartet - Sunday July 16, 2006 - @ 10:30am
Lake Houston United Methodist Church - 23606 FM 2100 - Huffman, TX
77336 -
281-324-1541.
The Blackwood Gospel Quartet has won countless awards, sung
thousands of concerts, and appeared on many television shows. For more
information about them, go to their webpage: www.blackwoodgospel.com/
FROM Mary Brown, Member, Board of Managers~
IT IS NOT TOO LATE to register for The Texas Conference Cooperative
School of Christian Mission that is set for July 13--16 at Lakeview
Conference Center. Early registration ended June 22, but you can still
register. (A $10 fee is added.)
Registration information is available at www.cooperativeschool.org,
or the Texas Conference Website, www.txcumc.org, or on
http://newgateinitiative.org/. You may download the flier and
registration form.
Registrar is Mitzi Hiers, 11422 Sagevale Lane, Houston, TX 77089.
(281) 481 0005. hkmj@thehiers.com. For questions, send email to:
cooperativeschool@hotmail.com.
_________________________YOUTH NEWS & VIEWS_______________________
FROM Lani Rousseau, Associate Pastor~
Fridays at First is INVITING your youth to a FREE concert this Friday
night, July 14! We have several musical guests lined up. Please forward
this to your youth leaders -- all ages are welcome.
Details: FUMC Katy, 5601 Fifth Street, Katy, TX 77493 - 7 to 10 pm,
Family Life Center! Snack Bar available!
Need more info? Do you have a band??? We might be able to give you
some stage time--call me: 281-391-2121x34
_________________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE_______________________
________________________JOB OPENINGS/JOBS WANTED_________________
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 Rev. Jonathan Bynum~
Greggton United Methodist Church, Longview, TX, with an average weekly
attendance of 400 on Sundays, including both traditional and
contemporary worship services, is looking for a Youth Director who is committed
to working with youth and with their families. Longview, located in the
northeastern part of the state, is a great place to live with a
population of about 70,000.
We are looking for an individual who has a contagious,
biblically-grounded love for Jesus that is communicated effectively to youth as you
connect with them. Building this ministry will require a great sense of
humor combined with the ability to organize, delegate, and
follow-through in your commitments. We are partial to United Methodists (or those
who want to become one). Experience is preferred. A college degree is a
plus.
This is a full-time position with a compensation package that is
competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Send resumes
to: Greggton UMC;
Search Committee: Rev. Jonathan Bynum; 1101 Pine Tree Road; Longview,
TX 75604.
Electronic submissions can be made to: jonathanb@greggton.org.
______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________
FROM Nancy Cobbs~
WANTED: 2-Octave set of choirchimes (any manufacturer) for
children/youth music ministry. Would be interested in used set at a reasonable
price. Donations also thankfully accepted. Splendora Countryside UMC, Nancy
Cobbs, 281-689-0425 or 713-729-7411.
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