Events

The Sound of Music: A Musical Comedy, Dinner and Silent Auction
Performed by the First Methodist Houston Sanctuary Choir
Friday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20
First UMC, 1320 Main Street , Houston , TX 77002-6866 . 832-668-1800. eaxelson@fmhouston.com

Interfaith Visit to Turkey
Sunday, September 10 5 p.m.

Dr. Jim Bankston, Senior minister discusses his interfaith visit to Turkey . Snack supper will kick off SNAC - Sunday Nights At Church. Activities for children through fifth grade and childcare will be provided. St. Paul's UMC, Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, 5501 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004. 713-528-0527 x 14 or 713-705-6542.


Environmentalist/Doctor Lectures

Deer Park: Friday, September 15 at 7 p.m. St. Paul ’s: Saturday, September 16 at 10 a.m. & Sunday, September 17 at 9:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

As chief of the medical staff at a large hospital, Dr. J. Matthew Sleeth saw patients suffering from cancer, asthma, and other chronic diseases. Turning to his faith for guidance, he discovered how the Scriptural lessons of personal responsibility, simplicity, and stewardship could be applied to modern life. Lectures are free. Lunch during the 12:30 lecture is $10. Reserve lunch & childcare by noon September 14. St. Paul's UMC, Donna V. Adair, Director of Communications, 5501 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004. 713-528-0527 x 14 or 713-705-6542.

Passport to Missions
September 15-16

Partners In Mission of the Texas Annual Conference will host a mission forum at The Woodlands UMC. Registration starts at 4pm on Friday. Bishop Janice Riggle Huie to speak Friday.

Workshops, the Global Village and presentations by Dr. Robert Hunt of Perkins and Willie Berman, Mexico missionary, on Saturday. Learn new ways to create mission experiences through Partners In Mission. Cost: $45 (includes meals). Details: www.partnersinmission.org.
Rev. Wineva Hankamer, 281-360-4500 or 713 315-7593, winevah@yahoo.com or
Kathie Mann, 713 521-9383, texaspim@methodists.net.


Clergy Gathering

September 26-27

Clergy Gathering ’06 welcomes Dr. Craig Gilliam as presenter and Dr. Zan Holmes as preacher at Lakeview. Gilliam, Director of the Center for Pastoral Effectiveness in the Louisiana Conference will explore “Rediscovering Your Passion for Ministry.” Holmes, one of the truly great preachers of our generation will inspire us and challenge us. Bishop Huie invites clergy conversation and will celebrate communion Wednesday evening. Details: www.txcumc.org.

Organ Concert

Sunday, October 8 at 3 p.m
The Leland Best Council for the Arts of First United Methodist Church-Beaumont, Texas presents: Olivier Latry, Titular Organist of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris , France , in concert. Latry is an internationally renown concert organist. The program includes works by Bach, Mozart, Alain, Durufle and Berlioz. Free. 701 Calder Avenue , Beaumont .


Mission Opportunities
Prison Releases
John W. Harrington Southeast Texas District Restorative Justice Coordinator

Gist State Jail:
Pre-release interview conducted by Operation Rebound. To be released on Sept. 22
Timothy Spoonemore, 5276 Wilsher, Beaumont , Texas . 409-892-7456. Age 27.
Seeking employment. Skills: Carpentry, House leveling, Framing & Roofing.
TDCJ:

Anthony L. Mitchell, 4451 3rd Street Port Arthur , Texas , 77642 . 409-982-8426.Age 55.
Burnise Mayfield, 2639 Ninth Avenue , Port Arthur , Texas , 77642 .
Chuck Pierre , P. O. Box 2132 , Nederland , Texas , 77627 .
Larry Thompson, 506 Azalea Street , Orange , Texas , 77630 . 409-883-2054.