Condolences

Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:

Dr. Betty P. Stephenson (Rev. Tom Stephenson’s mother) died Sunday, September 14. Service of Death and Resurrection, Thursday, September 21, 11 a.m., Bellaire UMC. Dr. Mark Young, preaching and Rev. Rick Hume, Liturgist. 281-686-4514 cell, tom@aumc.org

Prayer Requests

Martha Valentine, UM Center Staff member, has been moved from Methodist Hospital to the 2nd floor, Surgical ICU at Kindred Hospital on Fannin Street in Houston, Texas. Per her husband, Aaron, she’s had more bad days than good.

This Week’s Events

Wesley Community Center Annual Luncheon, Thursday, September 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Memorial Drive UMC, 12955 Memorial Drive , Houston , Texas . $15 for catered lunch, Reservations: Jerry Peperone, 713-223-8131 ext 239. Door Prizes, musical entertainment. Boutique & silent auction for your shopping pleasure. Sponsored by United Methodist Women, Houston Districts. All proceeds benefit Wesley.

"The Old Ship of Zion ", September 22, 7 p.m., Blueridge UMC, 2929 Reed Road , Houston , Texas , 713-733-5174, Presented by the Drama Ministry - Come, join us for a memorable voyage. Free.

United Methodist Men Fall Conference, "Taking IT Downtown", Saturday, September 23, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Paul 's UMC, 5501 South Main, Houston , Texas , Speaker: Dr. Robert Stutes, All Men & Clergy Invited & Encouraged to attend! $30 Breakfast & lunch included. Kenneth Tielke, President, 281-342-9677 Hm., 713-724-9755 Ch. , Register on-line: http://www.tcumm.org/

Mission Opportunities

DISCIPLE Bible Study In Prison: Funding is available for starting new DISCIPLE in Prison programs. Offering DISCIPLE in Prison has the power to revitalize congregations. Financial assistance or "how to" ideas for starting this ministry of restoration, Vicki Schleimer, vickcosmos@yahoo.com, 281 980-2530.

Employment Opportunities

For a complete listing of employment opportunities, go to http://www.txcumc.org/jobs_find.asp.

Youth Director, St. John 's UMC, Texas City , Rev. Deborah Proctor, 409-948-2466, pastor@stjohnsumctc.org. Looking for the right person to direct our youth program. 20-30 active youth, 150 average congregation attendance. 30+ hrs./wk.