FROM Francelle Ward~
Please put Elaine Laster, member of St.Philips and mother of Richard
Laster. minister of Fairhaven UMC on your prayer list. She will be
undergoing a serious procedure today at M.D. Anderson Hospital.
__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS________________________
FROM P. Thomas~
Reverend Donald Scott passed away on Monday Evening, July 24. Please
keep his wife Joyce, his large family, and his many, many other loved
ones in your prayers. We will be forwarding further information as we
receive it.
FROM John King~
Margaret Lucile "Sully" Sullins Alsobrook, 81, passed away Tuesday,
July 11. Known for her outstanding fund-raising ability, she used her
talents to benefit her church, Bellaire UMC, helping to raise more than
$800,000. She also served in various capacities for the Conference and on
the Board of Lon Morris. Her services were held on July 16. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Bellaire UMC Property
Endowmend Fund, or a charity of your choice. Please keep her family in your
prayers.
__________________________CONFERENCE NEWS________________________
FROM Kathie Mann, Dir. PIM~
TEAMS NEEDED IN BELIZE!!
The burned cottage replacement in Burrell Boom Belize is slow going.
The cottage is where the head master for the Methodist school lives.
The Church there has spent part of its insurance proceeds on the slab Our
construction manager, Pyppa Johnson from Windsor Village UMC, is on
site and ready to coordinate teams or individuals. WE NEED BRICK LAYERS
FOR EARLY TO MID AUGUST. Please go to the website:
www.belizemissions.org for more information. Call Cam Collins, Project Coordinator for
Belize at 281-784-6808.
____________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________
FROM Mike Dent, Marvin UMC, Tyler, TX ~
THANKS AND FAREWELL
I am grateful to God for the privilege of serving in the Texas Annual
Conference the past 33 years with committed laity, staff and clergy at
High Island, Edom, Klein, DeKalb, Atascocita, Bellaire and, for the
past 10 years, at Marvin in Tyler. Sharon and I will be moving to
Colorado next week where I will become the pastor of Trinity UMC in downtown
Denver, the oldest church in the Mile High City, effective August 1. We
have been blessed by your friendship and support and will miss Texas
and the Texas Conference. We ask only for your prayers as we go west to
begin a new ministry in God's church at trinityumc.org In Christ, Mike
Dent.
FROM Jill Krone, Director for Communications, First UMC, Henderson~
Celebrate Recovery - this confidential, Christ-centered, 12-step
recovery program meets every Monday evening at 6:00 pm in the Prayer Room of
First UMC, Henderson (204 North Marshall). Anyone seeking God’s grace
in assisting them to overcome life struggles is encouraged to come.
Are you a Veteran working to put the past behind you? Are you wanting to
take control of weight issues - from obesity to anorexia? Do you, or
someone you love, struggle with dependency issues? This group provides
the means to praise God through a recovery program that seeks to work
through the hurts, hang-ups and habits of life. The evening opens with
songs of praise and prayer, moving into small group opportunities. For
more information, contact Pastor Sherry Crenshaw at 903.657.6588.
FROM Jeff Olive~
Marvin UMC presents its 2006 Pirtle lecture series: Dr. John Holbert on
"Windows or Mirrors: Seeing Ourselves in the Bible's Characters." Dr.
Holbert is known nationally for his dramatic preaching, teaching and
storytelling. His books, articles, tapes, lectures and sermons have
impacted the local church for the past 25 years.
Saturday, August 19, 2006, 6 pm,"The Disaster of Revenge/The Hope of
Mercy"
Sunday, Aug 20, 8:45 and 10:55 am, "The Surprise of Grace"
Sunday, Aug 20, 6 pm, "This is No Charlton Heston"
Monday, Aug 21, 10:30 am, NW District Preaching Seminar, "Telling
the Whole Story:
Narrative Preaching in the 21st Century Pulpit"
Monday, Aug 21, 12 pm, Community Luncheon, "God is a Moabite Widow"
Reservations for Saturday banquet and Monday luncheon are due by
Monday, Aug 14 and can be made by calling 903.534.4236. For additional
information, please contact Karen Bradford at kbradford@marvinumc.com
FROM Sheri Kelley~
Singles of the Texas Conference are holding a Leadership Training
Event, led by Terry Hershey, on Sat., Aug. 5, at Memorial Drive UMC, 12955
Memorial Dr., Houston 77079. The seminar will be held from 10-2, with
sign-in beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The
cost is only $20 per person. Singles leaders from across the Conference
are encouraged to attend! For more information or to register, please
contact Sheri Kelley at sherikelley@mdumc.org or 713/468-8356, ext. 119
NO LATER THAN AUG 3.
________________________JOB OPENINGS/JOBS WANTED_________________
FROM Rev. Fred Willis~
First UMC of Texas City is looking to hire a 3/4-time Youth Director
with the expectation of moving to a fulltime Youth Director in the next
few years. Some experience is a must (either as a volunteer or as paid
staff), as is living in or near the community we serve.
First UMC is ready to move our Youth Ministry into even more
amazing areas! We are located in a coastal town near Galveston and full of
opportunities for youth ministry. We are a historical church with a lot
of blended ministries looking to do new and creative programming.
Please contact the church or the pastor for a full job description.
Email: revfred@fumc-tc.org / Phone: (409) 945-4426
FROM Bill Haygood~
Good Shepherd UMC in the Central North District is looking for a
full-time Director of Children's Ministry to work with nursery age through
5th grade children. The candidate must be a Christian with excellent
administrative and communication skills and a heart for helping children
love the Lord.
The qualified candidate would join a committed staff of servants,
including full-time youth, administrative, and music staff. GSUMC has a
congregation of 900 members and averages 600 members in 4 weekly
services. Any qualified candidate should submit their resume and contact
details to GSUMC Senior Pastor Bill Haygood at bhaygood@sbcglobal.net.
FROM Rick Ivey, Associate Pastor, Good Shepherd U.M.C., Cypress, TX.~
Worship leader needed for weekly Saturday Night contemporary service in
NW Houston area. Responsibilities include leading worship and
rehearsing worship band. Strong vocal ability required, ability to play guitar a
plus. Please submit resume through e-mail to gsmrick@sbcglobal.net
FROM Reggie Clemons~
FUMC Pearland is currently accepting applications for a Director of
Public Relations / Communications. This individual will be responsible for
development of internal and external marketing strategies, overseeing
the production of all printed materials of the church, and planning and
maintaining a public relations plan for the community at large.
Salary commensurate with experience. For more information, please
contact Reggie Clemons at 281-485-1466, or rclemons@fumcpearland.org.
FROM Phyllis Pubentz, Camp Coordinator~
U. M. ARMY, a youth mission organization, is seeking a compassionate
heart for a part-time position of Receptionist/Administrative Assistant.
Duties include answering phone, filing, computer data entry and
management, and general administrative work.
Must have excellent computer skills and be proficient in MS Word,
Excel, and Access. MS Publisher and Power Point a plus. Must be well
organized and able to understand and work with volunteers.
Hours are Mon - Fri, 8:30 - 2:00; somewhat flexible depending on
time of year. Office location: Clear Lake/NASA, Houston. Starting pay:
$10/hr. Fax resume to 281-333- 3066.
FROM Rev. Kevin King, FUMC, Jacksonville, TX~
First UMC of Jacksonville, TX seeks a creative and energetic Director
of Music and Arts that will work with our worship design team. We are
moving into an exciting new facility. We have a blended/traditional
service that utilizes contemporary and traditional music. In addition to
choral direction, skills in hand bells, working with children and youth
choirs, as well as drama would be helpful. Submit resumes to Kevin King
, FUMC, 416 S. Bonner, Jacksonville, TX 75766 or
kevinking@fumcjville.org or (903) 586-2495.
______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________
FROM Dr. Jerry Elrod~
Variety of Robes, Chasubles and Stoles available from retired former
District Superintendent, Pastor. Liturgical seasonal stoles from
Philippines; handmade set; 2 doctoral robes, one black, one gray; Chasubles
for Pentecost, Easter, Advent. Photos available. Email Drjde38@aol.com or
call Jerry Elrod @ 903-549-2022 in Palestine, Tx.
FROM John Dawson~
Payne Springs UMC - Wanted, Cokesbury Hymnals - 200 or whatever - Loan
or give away. webminister@paynespringsumc.org / Church office
903-451-2978.
FROM Rev. Dr. Frank Varro, Pastor at Westchase UMC~
Our CHINESE FELLOWSHIP group at Westchase UMC (Westheimer at Gessner)
is in need of a small spinet piano for our singing and worship in our
Fellowship Meetings. Anyone having a piano in their home or church that
would like to donate to this growing and exciting ministry, please call
Pastor Frank at the church: 713-782-2010,
or at: 832-978-5861. Better yet, come visit and bring the piano
yourself! The Chinese Fellowship meetings are open to all and are interpreted
into English and many English-speaking people come on a regular basis
from several other churches!
FROM Beverly Laubach, Assoc. Dir of Music and Fine Arts, St. Luke's UMC
Houston~
Our women's choir, The St. Cecilia Women's Ensemble, would like to
donate their gently used choir robes to a choir that has lost theirs due to
the hurricanes or is in need of robes for some other reason. We have 50
to 55 robes that are royal blue, white surplices and are available
immediately. If the recipient choir is located in the area near Houston, we
may want to arrange to deliver the robes ourselves and perhaps sing at
one of their services. Please reply to both of my email addresses:
blaubach@houston.rr.com and blaubach@stlukes-hou.org.
