FROM the Texas Annual Conference~Bishop Rhymes H. Moncure, Jr., Bishop of the North Texas Annual
Conference, died Saturday evening in Dallas. Please be in prayer for his wife
Jewell, his children, Roxanne and Jason, and all the members of the
North Texas Annual Conference.
Schedule of Services for Bishop Rhymes H. Moncure, Jr.:
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 - Visitation and viewing at
Restland Memorial Funeral Home, 9220 Restland Road (at Greenville Avenue),
Dallas.
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 - Bishop Moncure will lie in
state in the sanctuary of Lovers Lane UMC, 9200 Inwood Road (at Northwest
Hwy ), Dallas. Reception from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Asbury Hall.
11:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 - Memorial Service and Celebration of the
Life of Bishop Rhymes H. Moncure, Jr., First UMC, Richardson, 503 North
Central Expressway, Richardson.
___________________________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 Vivian and Don White~
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER - UNITED METHODIST Weekend Aug. 25-27, 2006 in
Houston.
Registrations are still being taken for this upcoming event. It 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, e-mail donvivwhite@juno.com .
FROM Gerald J. DeSobe~
The Krist Samaritan Center celebrates its 20th Anniversary. All clergy
and friends of the Center are invited to attend the celebration Sunday
evening, August 27, 2006, from 6:30 - 8:30. The Krist Samaritan Center
is located at 17555 El Camino Real - Houston (Clear Lake). If you would
like to attend, please RSVP to 281.480.7554, ext. 12 or
lperalta@samaritanhouston.org .
FROM Kenneth Tielke, President, United Methodist Men, Texas Annual
Conference~
There will be an organizational meeting of the new "WEST DISTRICT"
United Methodist MEN at College Station A&M UMC, 417 University Dr, College
Station, in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, August 26 from 3:00 - 4:30
pm. We will adopt new district UMM bylaws and elect and install new
officers. All the men from every church in the new WEST DISTRICT are
invited and encouraged to attend, as well as all the clergy of the district.
FROM Kenneth Tielke, President, United Methodist Men, Texas Annual
Conference~
There will be an organizational meeting of the new "SOUTH DISTRICT"
United Methodist MEN at Alvin First UMC, 611 West South, Alvin, in the
Fellowship Hall on Sunday, August 27 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. We will adopt
new district UMM bylaws and elect and install new officers. All the men
from every church in the new SOUTH DISTRICT are invited and encouraged
to attend, as well as all the clergy of the district.
FROM Rev. Susan Grittman ~
New Speech Craft Workshop to Prepare Laity for Ministry - Too many
Christians are afraid to speak up among Christians, let alone reach out to
those outside the Church in the name of Jesus. This two-part seminar
will help laity to develop confidence to share their testimony, pray out
loud, lead a small group, or help lead worship in church. The seminar
teaches basic speech skills and gives participants opportunities to
practice these in a non-threatening environment.
This class will meet August 31st and September 7th from 6:00-9:00
p.m. at First Methodist Houston-Westchase in the Stansbury Building
located at the Sam Houston Tollway@Westpark Dr. Visit our website at
fmhouston.com or contact Rev. Susan Grittman for more information at
sgrittman@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4772.
______________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_________________________
FROM Jan Imig, GHLES Design Team~
Have you registered your leaders yet for Greater Houston Leadership
Education School on September 9? Don't wait any longer. (Registration fee
goes up after August 31.) Let GHLES help to equip leaders of children,
youth and adults for their ministries this fall. Check out on-line the
thirty plus workshops offered! A sampling of topics of adult workshops
includes: gaining the courage to teach adults, creating settings for
worship, ministries with young adults and older adults, dealing with
conflict, mercy and justice ministries, our Social Principals, stress
reduction, and spiritual direction.
This year's event, "Leading from the Heart," takes place at Memorial
Drive UMC from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Keynote speaker is Chuck Simmons,
senior minister of Memorial Drive UMC. For more information and to register,
go to www.GHLES.org.
FROM Rev. Wineva Hankamer~
September 15-16 Passport To Mission Event for September 15-16, 2006,
will be at the Woodlands UMC. Not only can you learn about missions, but
you can participate in hands-on displays with project coordinators for
local, national and international mission opportunities. You can help
bag rice and beans for Christian Alliance; ride a PETS and shop at the
Mission Store! The cost is $45; registration forms are 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.
FROM Jim & Karen Ross, President~
RETIRED PASTORS RETREAT registrations have been mailed. If any retiree
did not receive one, contact Rev. or Mrs. Fred Lang, 903-541-4747,
fredtlang@aol.com. The Retreat is at Lakeview, October 3-5, 2006.
FROM Frank Alegria~
First UMC of Beaumont, TX, presents the annual Hearn Lectures/Revival,
that will be held November 12-13, 2006. This year's speaker is Dr. Zan
Holmes, Jr.
Sun., Nov. 12: 10:45 a.m. "Are We Hung Up on Our Past Hang-ups?"
6 p.m. "Are We Good Stewards of Our
Wounds?"
Mon., Nov. 13: 7 p.m."Are We Getting It All Together?"
Call 409.832.0295, or check out the information on the website:
FirstBeaumont.org.
Monday at 12 noon there will be a meeting and lunch for pastors. Please
call the church office to make a reservation. All are invited.
_________________________YOUTH NEWS & VIEWS_______________________
________________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE_______________________
______________________JOB OPENINGS/JOBS WANTED___________________
FROM E. Michael Shirl, Executive Director, Wesley Community Center~
Wesley Community Center is seeking a Director for its Day Care Center.
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood
Education; a Child Care Director’s Certificate from TDFPS; and
experience in day-to-day hands-on operation of a center that cares for infants,
toddlers, and pre-school children. Salary commensurate with background
and experience; and we provide excellent benefits. Located just north
of downtown, our center is easily accessible from I-10; I-45; Loop 610;
and Highway 59. Please forward your resume to Imogene Thomas at
IThomas@wesleyhousehouston.org or you may fax it to her attention at
713.225.3449.
______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________
FROM Chris Harrison~
I am looking for some clergy help on a Kairos Weekend that will be held
from October 19-22 in the Polunsky unit. If you are willing to serve
in this incredible ministry, please email me at
fumcbc.pastor@sbcglobal.net.
FROM Rev.Elizabeth Palmer~
If you know anyone who would like to donate a church van, please call
me. It can be seven or 15. I am the pastor of Thomas Chapel UMC in
Willis. My home number is 713-731-9013 or cell 713-614-6429.
FROM Lisa Johnson~
FOR SALE in Houston: Three pairs of cemetery plots, Brookside
Cemetery/Lauder Rd., in the Oaklawn Section. Originally $5995 per plot.
Selling in pairs only, $6000/pair; or all three pairs (six plots
side-by-side) for $15,000. For more information, call John David Skrivanek
at (713) 626-0522.
