Condolences

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

Mr. Kakinga Rehani (65), died suddenly Tuesday, October 10. Funeral arrangements pending.

A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, he and his nine grandchildren escaped, made it safely to the USA , celebrated and thanked God for their arrival in America two weeks ago. His wife and children had been brutally and savagely killed in his presence in the Congo . He leaves behind his grandchildren in a two-bedroom apartment. Help is needed. Contact Rev. Kabamba Kiboko, kabambak@aol.com

Prayer Requests
Mrs. Pat Pierce, temporary mailing address: 3321 Joe Wilson, Midlothian , TX 76065 .
Rev. Rusty Watkins, is out of the hospital & doing well.

This Week’s Events
For a ‘list’ of October events go to: http://www.txcumc.org/events_find.asp
For a ‘calendar’ view of October events go to: http://www.txcumc.org/calendar.asp
McMahan Chapel Day, Saturday, October 14, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Keith Whitaker, East District Superintendent. The church is the oldest Protestant church in Texas with continuous worship services located east from San Augustine, State Hwy 21, turn onto Spur 35.

Everyone attending is asked to bring a covered dish to share in the new museum/activities building after the service. 936-699-2213.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Saturday, October 14, 4 p.m., Beneke UMC, Rev. Joe Cortinas, 713-695-2582, Speaker: Bishop Raul Garcia, Covered dish.

Remarkable Women In Ministry, October 15, 10:45 a.m., Cooks Point UMC, UMW, 979-272-8996, Speakers: Rev. Perrie Joy Jackson, Galveston , Texas , was the first black woman to earn a Master of Theology degree from SMU’s Perkins School of Theology. Monina (Nina) Fowler, The Philippines, currently lives in Killeen and served 25 years as a missionary nurse & a leader in women’s programs in the Malaysian Methodist Church . Special music: Soloist, Mary Reed, Madisonville . BBQ lunch, donations benefiting the Caldwell Christian Care Store.

Organ Recital, Jesse Eschbach, Sunday, October 15, 4 p.m., The Foundry UMC, 8350 Jones Rd. , @ Hwy. 290, Houston , Texas , 77065 , 713-937-9388, www.foundrychurch.org, Free.

October 15 Deadline, Trip to Israel , Feb 5-16, 2007. Dr. Jim Fleming, Tour Guide; Patty Wehn-Glowski, Trip Host, Magnolia UMC, 281-356-6647.

Revival, October 15-17, Sunday, October 15, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. nightly. Speaker: Dr. W. Gerald Neff, North District Superintendent, Allison Chapel is the oldest, active UMC in Panola County . Hwy 79 south, Fairplay Community, Carthage Texas .

Upcoming Events

Camp 2007, Curriculum Writing Input wanted! Monday, October 16, 6-8p.m., First UMC, Crockett, Cindy Parker, 936-544-2044, cindyfumcc@valornet.com; Tuesday, October 17, 6-8 p.m., First UMC, Missouri City, Jen Hanson, 281-499-3502, jhanson@fumcmc.org . Interested camp directors, age level coordinators of past district camps, & anyone with a passion for Children/Youth summer camp. Your input at these short meetings will help us prepare for the day-long session November 9 at Lakeview!

New Support Ministry, Educational series, Monday, October 16 & 23; 7-8:30 p.m. Clear Lake UMC, 16335 El Camino Real, Houston, Texas, 77062, Emily Johnson, 281-488-5111, x139. C.A.R.E.S. will seek to Create an Atmosphere of Respect, Education, and S upport for family & friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. The vision is to foster a group that provides opportunities for dialog about sexual orientation & gender identity. Speakers: Dr. Jerry DeSobe, Dr. Robin Lovin, Rev. Marilyn Meeker-Williams and others. groups.yahoo.com/group/clumccares/; emily@clearlakemethodist.org.

Work Day, Saturday, October 21, 8 a.m., New Hope UMC, FM 314, 5 miles south of Brownsboro, Rev.David Johnson & congregation welcome help to frame a new building. Lunch provided.

UMM, Kenneth Tielke, President, 281-342-9677; 713-724-9755, Kenwtielke@aol.com

District Officer Election Meetings: 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.

2006 Christians in the Workplace Networking Event, Tuesday, October 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Belhaven College , 15115 Park Row, West Houston , 866-537-5000. Speaker: Kay Haugen, author of ‘From the Poorhouse to the Penthouse’. Hosts: Belhaven College & The Shepherd's Guide, RSVP. Free.

Employment Opportunities
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Classifieds

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