FROM Pat Travers, Administrative Assistant, Northwest District UMC~
Rev. Fort (retired) had a pacemaker implanted today. If all goes well,
he should go to rehab on Friday or Saturday. Please keep him in your
prayers.

_________________________BIRTHS/ADOPTIONS__________________________

FROM Cindy Hinson~
We are expecting a grandson, Caeden Hinson, to enter the world "by
appointment" Thursday morning, Aug. 24th. Please keep mother, Tara;
father, Jerry III; and son, Caeden, in your prayers.

FROM The Elizardo's (Ed & Elizabeth)~
We are proud to announce the July 24th adoption of Evan James Elizardo,
age 2, and Elliott Timothy Elizardo, age 1. Ed and I are extremely
blessed with two more sons and Ethan is thrilled to be a "big" brother. We
thank God for answered prayers even in our "old" age as new parents!

__________________________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.

________________________ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________

FROM Kelli Snider~
HOMECOMING REVIVAL AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST IN CENTER
August 27-29, 2006, 7 p.m. nightly
For its August revival, First UMC, Center, is bringing back three
preachers who have been a part of the church in the past.
The preacher for Sunday night, the 27th, is Rev. Carol Clifford
Turner, who is currently the senior pastor of First UMC in Lufkin.
The preacher for Monday, the 28th, is Rev. Garry Masterson, who is
now the pastor of Hardy Memorial UMC in Texarkana.
The preacher for Tuesday, the 29th, is Rev. Jerry Neff, who is
currently the district superintendent of the North District of the Texas
Annual Conference.
The public is invited to this homecoming revival. A nursery is
provided.
For more information, contact Kelli Snider
[kellisnider02@yahoo.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 Lynda Zelenka~
Celebration Women's Ministries Annual Fall Luncheon with Priscilla
Shirer (daughter of Dr. Tony Evans) -
Saturday, September 16, 2006 -
Doors open at 10:30 am, program begins at 11:00 am - The Power Center,
12401 South Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX -
Cost $30 (after Sept. 1, $35)
Download registration form or register online at
www.celebrationministries.org -
$2.50 transaction fee for online registration.
For more information, contact Lynda Zelenka
[lyndazelenka@foundrychurch.org] or call 713-937-9388 x106.

______________________MARK YOUR CALENDAR_________________________

FROM PIM Office~
Dr. Robert Hunt of SMU will be featured at the September 15-16
"Passport To Missions" event at the Woodlands UMC. Dr. Hunt is Director of
Global Theological Education at the Perkins School of Theology, Southern
Methodist University. He states: "The focus of my professional life, as a
teacher and pastor, has been interpretation: helping people understand
the scriptures, one another, their history, different cultures and
religions, and themselves."
The cost is $45 (includes workshops & meals); 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: The Methodist Hospital System-Lay Ministry Institute~
The Institute runs from October through May: two weekend sessions
(October 20 & 21 and October 28), and one monthly (2-hour) meeting on
Saturdays. Participants prepare written reports on their ministry, receive
supervisory comments on those reports, and discuss a variety of pastoral
ministry issues.
Pastors wanting parishioners trained for hospital ministry of their
own congregation or for lay ministry in the Wesley program of The
Methodist Hospital System, please contact Denice Foose at
dfoose@tmh.tmc.edu,713-441-6297 )

_________________________YOUTH NEWS & VIEWS_______________________

________________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE_______________________

______________________JOB OPENINGS/JOBS WANTED___________________

FROM Monroe Walker~
Wanted: Food Service Director at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center
in Palestine, TX. Hiring and supervising food service staff, planning
menus, and ordering food/supplies are some of the responsibilities of
this full-time position in a 1,100 capacity facility. On-site housing,
benefits available. Resumes and inquiries may be mailed to 400 PR 6036,
Palestine, TX 75801; faxed to 903-538-2797; or emailed to
lakeviewmethodistcenter@hotmail.com.

______________________WANT ADS (Items Needed/Wanted)________________

FROM Dixie Gopher~
I have two air conditioning units that we bought in July and used for 1
week in our home when our air conditioner went out. I would like to
donate both units, preferably to a senior citizen. I live in Keller and I
can deliver them within the N. Texas area (20miles), but cannot lift
them. Or someone from the church could pick them up. I would like a
receipt. Please e-mail me at dixiegopher1@verizon.net.

FROM Chris Harrison~