_________________________PRAYER CONCERNS________________________

FROM Becky Henson, Greggton UMC, Longview, TX~
A friend of mine shared with me that Bishop Moncure of the North Texas
Conference had a brain tumor removed. I looked up the update on their
website. I thought it might be of interest to our bishop and maybe
others. Their website is: ntcumc.org

__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS________________________

___________________________CONFERENCE NEWS_______________________

FROM David Meeker-Willaims~
Clergy Gathering '06 welcomes Dr. Craig Gilliam as presenter and Dr.
Zan Holmes as preacher, September 26--27 at Lakeview. Craig Gilliam,
Director of the Center for Pastoral Effectiveness in the Louisiana
Conference, will be talking about "Rediscovering Your Passion for Ministry."
Zan Holmes, one of the truly great preachers of our generation, will
inspire us and challenge us. Bishop Huie invites you to a conversation
and will celebrate communion Wednesday evening.
In an abbreviated format, we will convene Tuesday afternoon and have
communion together at the end of Wednesday afternoon. Those who can
stay for the evening will enjoy fellowship and some special worship
opportunities.
Go to the conference website at txcumc.org for more information and
registration materials.

____________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________

FROM Stacy Pever Anzick, Wesley Foundation Direct~
UH students will be moving into their dorms on the main campus
Thursday, August 17 (9-Noon and 7-11 pm), Friday & Saturday, August 18 & 19
(8am-6pm). If you can help move students in, hand out water, or assist in
other ways for 2 or more hours during those days, please consider
volunteering!
I think that students who meet a friendly United Methodist would
give the Wesley Foundation a try sometime during the school year and it
also gives us a good name as people who are helpful and kind! We have
T-shirts for helpers to wear that identify you as part of the Wesley
"movers." If your church has Tshirts, feel free to wear those instead.
You MUST SIGN UP to participate, please do not just SHOW UP.
Contact me: Stacy Pever Anzick, Wesley Foundation Director,
University of Houston,
832-275-9844 - WesleyUH@gmail.com

FROM Chappell Temple~
"Want to know more about Methodist history and doctrine? Or simply try
out a seminary-level class to see if it "fits?" Houston Graduate School
of Theology will offer a fall course in "United Methodist History and
Doctrine" that meets the requirements for ordination candidates and is
applicable to a M.Div. at HGST or for transfer to Perkins or other
seminaries.
The class will meet on Friday afternoons at 1:30 at Lakewood UMC on
the northwest side of Houston, beginning on September 8, and will led
by Dr. C. Chappell Temple, adjunct professor at HGST. To find out how to
register for credit or audit, visit the HGST website, www.hgst.edu, or
call Pastor Temple at 281.370.2273.

FROM Rev. Wineva Hankamer~
September 15-16 Mission Forum to be Sign Language Interpreted!
The Passport To Mission Event for September 15-16, 2006, at the
Woodlands UMC, will feature Bishop Janice Riggle Huie and Dr. Robert Hunt from
Perkins School of Theology. Plenary sessions and workshops will be sign
language interpreted, so please spread the word among your hard of
hearing, Deaf, and late-deafened members who might like to attend. The cost
is $45; register online at the Texas Conference webpage,
www.txcumc.org, Partners in Mission section. Questions? contact Rev. Wineva Hankamer,
winevah@yahoo.com, or 281 360-4500, or Kathie Mann at 713 521-9383,
texaspim@methodists.net.

_________________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE_______________________

FROM John Harrington, SE District Restorative Justice Coordinator~
Recently released:
* Gatesville Womens Unit:
Ruby Hill, 732 West 14th Street, Port Arthur, TX
77640----409-983-7495
* TDCJ:
Milton David McGee, 350 Twin City Hwy #154, Port Neches, TX
77651--- 409-729-
4312 / DOB 8-29-57
E. Ramsey, 2425 59th Street, Beaumont, TX 77701---409-201-8805 /
DOB 11-4-79
Robert Elie, 7655 Park North Drive, Beaumont, TX 77703
* Womens Prison Gatesville:
Danna Cahill, 2259 Holiman CR, Orange, TX 77630

BREAKING NEWS! I just received an e-mail from Murray Batt that the
Welcome Back facility that sends out the TDCJ release info has burned to
the ground. Hopefully, some church will allow some of their facility to
be used to get this important info out on Welcome Back releases-- on a
temporary basis.

EXTREME HOSPITALITY! Some of the HS Teachers and former school mates,
plus the Operation Rebound team from the Gist State jail in Beaumont,
are taking a newly released Gist State Jail friend out to dinner to
celebrate. Now that is the start of a great aftercare outreach!
We are having another Tent Revival starting next Monday night. There
is a great renewal taking place at this facility.

Just a thought to United Methodist Churches--Want to turn around the
spiraling decline in membership that is happening across the USA??? Get
involved in Prison Ministry and all other facets of Restorative Justice
Ministries. After all, it was the love expressions of the original Holy
Club and incipient Enthusiast "Methodist" churches that got this
movement started anyway.

______________________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 FUMC, Carthage~
The First UMC of Carthage, TX is actively seeking a Children's
Director. Pay will be according to experience and abilities. Please send
resumes to Pastor Paul Thomasson, 201 S. Shelby, Carthage, TX 75633 or email
to: pthomas351@aol.com


______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

________________________PRAYER CONCERNS________________________

FROM Rev. Dub Shepherd, Trinity, Arlington~
Darwin Andrus has been released from the hospital. Darwin and Hilda are
living at Eden Terrace of Arlington (retirement home), Apartment 409,
2517 Little Road, Arlington, TX 76017. There phone number is
817.457.6946. I know they would appreciate hearing from Texas Conference friends
and colleagues.

__________________________DEATHS/FUNERALS________________________

___________________________CONFERENCE NEWS_______________________

FROM Doris Folser~
Central North District has a new web site. Please visit us at
cndistrict.org and check it out. We want to thank Rev. Howard Huhn, Associate
Pastor at the Woodlands UMC, for his expertise in setting this up for
us. When you type in the address for the web site, do not type www.
just type in the address bar cndistrict.org.

____________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________

FROM Stacy Pever Anzick, Wesley Foundation Direct~
UH students will be moving into their dorms on the main campus
Thursday, August 17 (9-Noon and 7-11 pm), Friday & Saturday, August 18 & 19
(8am-6pm). If you can help move students in, hand out water, or assist in
other ways for 2 or more hours during those days, please consider
volunteering!
I think that students who meet a friendly United Methodist would
give the Wesley Foundation a try sometime during the school year and it
also gives us a good name as people who are helpful and kind! We have
T-shirts for helpers to wear that identify you as part of the Wesley
"movers." If your church has Tshirts, feel free to wear those instead.
You MUST SIGN UP to participate, please do not just SHOW UP.
Contact me: Stacy Pever Anzick, Wesley Foundation Director,
University of Houston,
832-275-9844 - WesleyUH@gmail.com

FROM Pastor Joe Cortinas of Beneke Memorial UMC~
We would like to invite everyone to our Revival services to be held
Friday August 18th and Saturday the 19th at 7:00 P.M. Now is the time to
experience the move of God in the church in regards to Hispanic
Ministries for our Conference. We are pleased to announce that Rev. Abraham
Ramirez, who is Pastor of Old River Terrace UMC, will be our guest speaker
both nights. Worship will be led by the "Band' Friday night and by the
Beneke Praise group Saturday. Both services will be followed with
fellowship and refreshments.

FROM Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, St. Paul's UMC~
St. Paul’s UMC, Houston, will begin four of the Disciple Bible Study
series classes in six different time slots, beginning Monday, August 21.
Most are at peak enrollment, but there’s still room in the Jesus in the
Gospels class at 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings and the brown bag lunch class
of Disciple II at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays.
For more information, contact Rev. Gail Williford at
gailwilliford@stpaulshouston.org or 713-528-0527.
To register, contact Katherine (Kat) Jordan at
kejordan@stpaulshouston.org or 713-528-0527.

FROM Cindy Masterson~
Celebration Women’s Ministry presents a Leadership Connection Event,
"Equipped to Pray," Saturday, August 26, 2006 at FUMC, Longview, TX.
Time: 9:30- 3:30/Cost: $20.00, which includes breakfast and lunch. Barbara
Byerly will be our guest speaker. Barbara has traveled extensively
both nationally and internationally in her teaching ministry.
We invite all women to come be equipped and inspired. There will be
worship, teaching, prayer time, and training for local chapter
Celebration leadership. Workshops on Prayer, Worship, Officer Training, and
Ministry Teams will be offered. All women are invited to "experience
Celebration," benefit from Barbara’s teaching on prayer, and learn more
about this exciting ministry. For information about registration, email
clmasterson@cableone.net.

FROM Monroe Walker, Lakeview Methodist Conference Center~
It's not too late to register for "Healthy Families, Holy Families"!
Led by Marty Sholars, this family camp will focus on the struggles and
joys of being a family. Sign up today and join us on Labor Day weekend.
You can register and get more information on Lakeview's web site:
www.lakeviewmcc.org

FROM Bob Johnson, Executive Pastor, Chapelwood UMC~
SECOND CHAIR LEADERSHIP SEMINAR: Associate Pastor and Executive Pastors
- Do you wish that more resources were designed for your unique role in
the church? Have you ever struggled with the tension of using your
leadership gifts and being a loyal subordinate? Do you have God-sized
dreams for the future and find it difficult to be content with the present?
Join with fellow leaders as we explore the paradoxes of the second
chair and the powerful ways that God can use you in the Kingdom.
Join Mike Bonem and Roger Patterson, authors of the book Leading
from the 2nd Chair, for a seminar designed to help associate and executive
pastors. It will be held on Thursday, September 28th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. at Crosspoint Church, 4601 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX. Mike and
Roger bring a unique mix of experience as vocational and volunteer second
chair leaders in the church, in business, and as coaches and trainers
for first and second chair leaders across the country.
For more information, contact Bob Johnson, Executive Pastor at
Chapelwood UMC. Or register online at www.SecondChairLeaders.com. Or mail:
P.O. Box 2272, Bellaire, TX 77402. Cost is $55, or $70 after September
11.

FROM Jill Krone, Disciple Task Force Coordinator~
Thank you First UMC of La Porte - for hosting a wonderful training
event! Nearly 60 persons received training to assist them in hosting
Disciple Studies in their home churches. If you, or a representative from
your church, were unable to attend this training event and would like to
learn more about sharing Disciple Studies with your church, contact the
Texas Annual Conference Disciple Task Force - for assistance and
suggestions on ways to establish Disciple Studies in your church and
community.
We're here to help. Give us a call! Contact Jill Krone, Disciple
Task Force Coordinator, at 903.895.4707, or email:
texastatter@umcmail.net, for more info or to connect with your district
representative.

_________________________YOUTH NEWS & VIEWS_______________________


______________________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 FUMC, Carthage~
The First UMC of Carthage, TX is actively seeking a Children's
Director. Pay will be according to experience and abilities. Please send
resumes to Pastor Paul Thomasson, 201 S. Shelby, Carthage, TX 75633 or email
to: pthomas351@aol.com


______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Frances Foger, Christ United Methodist Church~
If you have a computer you would like to donate to a church, our
secretary is in need of a computer for typing newsletters, bulletins, etc.
She was using microsoft works software, but could use any software.