__________________________PRAYER CONCERNS________________________

FROM Donna Alexander, Central South District~
Prayers are requested for Audrey Barfield. She has been admitted to
Christus St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana. Please remember Audrey &
John and their family during this time.

FROM Stewart Meth. UMC in Buffalo, Tx~
Update on Janice Susie Teddlie - She went thru 12 hours of surgery on
July 21 and is in Room 591, a private room at Scott & White in Temple,
TX. Some of the organs she had removed were pancreas, spleen, part of
colon, part of stomach ?, very extensive surgery. She stood up a little
yesterday and is improving. They are trying to regulate her blood sugar.
Keep her in your prayers. You may send cards to Janice Susie Teddlie--
c/o Scott & White Hospital--- 2401 So. 31 St.---Temple,TX 76508----Use
her home for return address. P.O.Box 515----Buffalo, Tx 75831. You may
Email Susie directly to jsteddlie@yahoo.com

__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS________________________

FROM Carthage FUMC & East District~
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Reverend Don
Scott, who passed away on Monday evening. Visitation will be on Wednesday
evening, July 26, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral
Home. His funeral will be at the First UMC of Carthage ( 201 S. Shelby) at
10:00 a.m.Thursday morning. Committal will follow at Restland Cemetery
on Highway 149, West of Carthage.
Prayers are requested for Don's family and friends.

__________________________CONFERENCE NEWS________________________

FROM Diana Hearn, Executive Director~
Shalom Mobile Health Ministry, Inc. will be moving its headquarter
office to 2220 Broadway, Houston, TX 77012 as of August 5th, 2006. This
address will be the physical address and the mailing address of the
ministry. The main phone number will be 713-454-6474 and the FAX number will
be 713-454-6470.

____________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________

FROM Glynden Bode, Chairperson, Church & Society~
Pastors should know of this to help parishoners in need. There was a
significant decision last week at the Public Utility Commission (PUC)
that can help many Texans in need. Effective immediately, medically-needy
and low-income customers 65 and over are protected from electricity
disconnection until September 30, 2006. However, utility companies do not
have to notify their customers about this new benefit. Please share the
following information with your members:
Electric customers who are struggling to pay their bills and face
disconnection this summer should contact their electric company and
express an inability to pay. For some households, new protections may
prevent electricity disconnection and/or require electric companies to offer
an extended deferred payment plan to customers in need. More
information is available through the customer's electric company, the Public
Utility Commission ( 512.936.7000) and the Office of Public Utility
Counsel (512.936.7500).
You may reach me at :Rev. Glynden Bode, glyndenbode@gmail.com,
281.537.5628

FROM Rev. Don & Vivian White~
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER - UNITED METHODIST Weekend Aug. 25-27, 2006 in
Houston (REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 27.)
Here is an opportunity for all engaged and newly-married couples,
and also for couples considering engagement. The Engaged Encounter-United
Methodist weekend is an approved program of the General Board of
Discipleship of The UMC and of the Family Ministries Committee of the Texas
Annual Conference. It meets the recommendation of the 2004 General
Conference Resolution #27 regarding nurturing marriage and family. Please
have interested couples contact us immediately! Rev. Don and Vivian
White, Texas Contact Couple for Engaged Encounter-United Methodist,
281-429-7686, or e-mail donvivwhite@juno.com .

FROM Jill Krone~
Don't forget to register for the Disciple Bible Study Training Event
being held at LaPorte UMC, August 4 & 5, 2006. This is a tremendous
opportunity for study leaders within your church to receive encouragement,
support and ideas for study group time and for promotion of upcoming
church studies.
Click on http://www.txcumc.org/page.asp?PKValue=249 for more
information. The Disciple Study taskforce is available to assist you if you
have any questions regarding this training event or need assistance in
preparing to host a study at your church. Contact Jill Krone at
903.895.4707, Disciple Task Force Coordinator.

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).
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.
Dates: Saturday, August 19 - Monday, Aug 21.
Reservations for Saturday banquet and Monday luncheon are due by
Monday, Aug 14 and can be made by calling 903.534.4236. For full schedule and
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. Seminar from 10-2, with sign-in beginning
at 9:30 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Cost 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 Shalom Mobile Health Ministry~
Following position available for a September 18 start date:
Part-time Bilingual (English/Vietnamese) Program Assistant. 20 hours
per week (16 hours per week in clinic on Thursdays and Fridays from
7:30am-4:00pm. Four hours per week work at home and carry cell phone for
Vietnamese patient appointment line). Assist Family Nurse Practitioner
with patient care during Thursday clinic, interpret for Vietnamese
speaking patients, and perform administrative duties on Fridays including
follow-up calls to patients. Must be at least 21 years of age,
speak/read/write Vietnamese, have strong phone skills, have interest in working
in a faith-based nonprofit healthcare clinic, exhibit basic computer
skills (Microsoft Word, Internet, E-mail), and have reliable
transportation to the office located at 2220 Broadway, Houston 77012. Medical
terminology experience in Vietnamese a plus. Competitive Salary. EOE.
Interested candidates, please call Diana Hearn at 409-939-0066.

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

______________________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.