Mr. Roberto Cortinas, father of Rev. Joe Cortinas, Beneke UMC, Hispanic Ministries Director CS District, passed September 14. September 15, Viewing: 2 p.m., Prayer Service: 7 p.m. Beneke UMC, 9104 Harrell, Houston , Texas . Memorial service, Interment, Saturday, September 16, 10a.m., First UMC, Madisonville , Texas .
Prayer Requests
My mother, Betty Stephenson, was discharged Friday, September 15 from Memorial SW hospital. She is coming home for the last days of her life. I thank you for keeping us in your prayers. Rev. Tom Stephenson, Atascocita UMC , 19325 Pinehurst Trail Drive , Humble , Texas , 77346 , 281-686-4514, tom@aumc.org
This Week’s Events
137th Anniversary Bethlehem UMC, Hemsptead, Sunday, September 17. Guest speakers: Rev. Homer Williams, 11 a.m.; Rev. Kendall Graham, 3 p.m.
Community Health Fair, Thursday, September 21, St. Paul, 821 Texas Ave. , Pt. Arthur, Texas 77641, 409-985-9977, Hosted by: The Silver Angels.
Texas Conference Clergy Spouses Association 2006 Retreat, ‘Celebrate Life With Sabbath Rest’ September 22 DEADLINE, Friday-Saturday, October 20-21, leabynum@sbcglobal.net, 903-759 9353.
Chapelwood's SingleFEST, “Living in the Spirit”, Friday-Sunday, September 22-24. City-wide event for Singles of all ages. Friday, Sept. 22, 7-11p.m., Fellowship Hall: Singles Dance Night. Saturday, 1:45 - 9:30 p.m., Chapel: Speakers - Charles Gaby, Friendships for a Lifetime and Michael Smalley, The DNA of Relationships. Dinner included. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. - Noon, Sanctuary & East Rooms: Worship and Singles Open House. Early registration $40. Postmarked by September 15. Janice Cowley, 713-354-4465, www.singlefest.org
Updated contact information
Holy Conversations: Speaker Training, Saturday, September 23, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark's UMC, 600 Pecore (just west of N. Main), Houston, Texas 77006, Glynden Bode, 281-537-5628, glyndenbode@gmail.com, www.smumc.org . Lunch included. The Social Principles Implementation Ministries team will train who will visit congregations to discuss Social Principles; the Wesley Quadrilateral; Compassionate Communication and Dialog Skills. Participants will learn how to encourage understanding and implementation of these foundational United Methodist spiritual principles. Contact your District Office to determine if credit toward Lay Speaking re-certification can be received for this course.
Upcoming Events
Grammy Award Winner Cynthia Clawson in Concert at John Wesley UMC, Sunday, September 24, 8:30 & 11a.m. and 5 p.m., 5830 Bermuda Dunes, Houston , 281-444-2112, www.jwumc.org, Free.
"Shelter from the Storm: A Time for Healing and Wholeness", Sunday, September 24, 4-8 p.m., Ford Park Pavilion. A commemorative event hosted by the Southeast Texas Interfaith Organization. Clergy/Counselors, resource information, devotional area, a labyrinth and prayer wall will be available. Volunteers contact Carol Tompkins, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Beaumont, 409-838-6308.
Mission Opportunities
Interfaith Voter Registration Drive, Saturday Sept. 23, 9-noon, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 7720 Boone Rd. , Church & Society Committee, Rev. Glynden Bode, glyndenbode@gmail.com, 281-537-5628.
To become deputized to register voters, and help get low-income persons registered in the Houston area: Participate in a non-partisan, interfaith voter registration drive. Once deputized, you may register voters in your own congregation. Remember, if you recently moved, then you may not be registered to vote. Voters must be registered at their current address.
Employment Opportunities
For a complete listing of employment opportunities, go to http://www.txcumc.org/jobs_find.asp.
Administrative Assistant, Holy Covenant UMC, 22111 Morton Road , Katy , Texas 77449 , 281-579-1200, Fax 281-579-1213, www.holycov.org; office@holycov.org . We are looking for someone with a love of Christ, computer skills, people skills, and office experience (preferably in a church). The job is presently M-Th 8:30-4:00, F 8:30-Noon. Responsibilities include preparation/publishing of our weekly worship bulletins & monthly newsletter, pastoral/staff support, volunteer coordination, and congregational & community interface. Send Resume. Indicate F/T or P/T.
Part-Time Accompanist, Rose Hill UMC just outside of Tomball, Two “blended” services Sunday and choir rehearsal Wednesday. Should be able to sight read well and work with Pastor & Music Director. pastor@rosehillumc.org.
