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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)________________