Condolences
Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:
Mrs. Elodie Breaux (surviving spouse of Rev. Clarence Breaux ) died Thursday, September 21. Funeral service, Saturday, September 30, 11a.m., Salem UMC, Orange , Texas .
Prayer Requests
Lewis Risinger came home Friday from the hospital.
Births
Elena Anastasia, born to Brian & Coleen Miller (son & daughter-in-law to Peggy Miller, UM Center staff), weighed 8 lbs., 21” long. Congratulations to all!
This Week’s Events
Comedy Show & Dinner with Christian Comedian, Marcus Wiley, Friday, September 29, St. John’s UMC, 2019 Crawford. Sponsored by Black Methodist for Church Renewal, Cost: $5. Call 713-533-3734 for tickets. The event is part of the South Central Jurisdiction BMCR conference, which will include workshops at area churches and the Crowne Plaza hotel, and community worship on Thursday night at St. John’s . Convention details: 713-523-6392.
Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry training, Friday-Sunday, September 29-October 1, First UMC, Pasadena . A healing prayer tradition based upon the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. It comes from an understanding of the body's energy system. CEU's available for Chaplains, RMT's & other professional groups. Rev. Cheryl Smith, 281-487-8787.
Upcoming Events
Prairie View A&M University Concert Chorale, Wednesday, October 4, 12 Noon, First UMC, 1320 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 77002, 832-668-1800, www.fmhouston.com. The Chorale will present a 30 minute program of spirituals. It’s repertoire spans several centuries of choral art music and is noted for its emphasis on the preservation & performance of the African-American spiritual. Free-will offering.
Grace Point Author Series, The Woodlands UMC
Complimentary lunch for pastors, Monday, October 9, 12 noon, Tools to help you utilize this series for your ministry, Free copy of the recent release by Philip Yancy, Prayer: Does it Make any Difference?
RSVP by October 3, Grace Point Bookstore, gpoint@twumc.org, 281-297-5950.
-Robert S. McGee, Search for Significance, Saturday, October 28, 9 a.m.
-Philip Yancey, What’s So Amazing About Grace, Tuesday, November 14, 7 p.m.
-Ellsworth Kalas, Backside series, Sunday, December 3, in worship
-Brennan Manning, The Ragamuffin Gospel, February 2007
Order of St. Luke Annual Renewal of Vows, Tuesday, October 10, 1 p.m. Monthly meetings take place at St. Paul 's, Houston Chapel on a rotating time schedule. All OSL members or interested inquirers are encouraged to gather at this time. cherylsmith@firstumcpasadena.org
United Methodist Men, Texas Annual Conference, Kenneth Tielke, President, 4002 Meadowbend Ct.
Richmond, TX 77469, H: 281-342-9677; C: 713-724-9755, Kenwtielke@aol.com
District Officer Election Meetings
East: Saturday, October14, 10a.m.-12 noon, First UMC, Nacogdoches
Southwest: Sunday, October 15, 3-4:30p.m., First UMC, Sugarland
Central South: Saturday, October 21, 3-4:30 p.m., St. Luke’s UMC
South: Sunday, October 22, 3-4:30 p.m., Friendswood UMC
Tri-District Officer Training
North, Northwest, East: Saturday, October 28, 1-4 p.m., First UMC, Longview
Southeast, South, Southwest: Sunday, October 29, 2-5 p.m., Cedar Bayou UMC, Baytown
Central South, Central North, West: Saturday, November 4, 1-4 p.m., First UMC, Conroe
Conference UMMen’s Ministry Team Meeting Schedule
Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.-12 noon, First UMC, Conroe
Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. , Lakeview
Mission Opportunities
The newest Cramer Retreat Center Newsletter is now available on-line at http://www.CramerCenter.org/newsletters.
Employment Opportunities
For a complete listing of employment opportunities, go to http://www.txcumc.org/jobs_find.asp.
