http://www.txcumc.org/news_top.aspnothing provideden-usMon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 ESTMon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2832http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2832 The following links to sermons were selected at random for your enjoyment. They are listed in no particular order. Being Mom ndash; Rev. Suzy Reedstrom Houston Memorial Drive UMC http://www.mdumc.org/worship/sermons.aspx The Witness - Rev. Ernie Turney Bering Memorial UMC, Houston http://www.beringumc.org/audio-items/sermon-rev-ernie-turney-may-13-2012/ Working on Commission ndash; Rev. Elizabeth Duffin Lakewood UMC, Houston http://www.lakewoodumc.org/media.phppageID=18 LegaThu, 17 May 2012 10:55:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2833http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2833On May 19-20, 2012, United Methodists throughout the world will be serving local communities and participating in a global push to eradicate malaria. This is the third year of Change the World, a Rethink Church event based on a book by Rev. Mike Slaughter of the same name. Local churches participate in the event by sharing existing or new ministries with their communities. This gives congregations a chance to engage new people on behalf of the gospel while making a physical difference locallThu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2831http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2831Texas Annual Conference 2012 will be held June 4-7, at Galveston Convention Center. middot; See Tentative Agenda middot; Download the Pre-Conference Journal middot; Formsas well as lists ofscheduled meals and meetings are available at: http://www.txcumc.org/2012acforms middot; Pre-Registration is now closed for Annual Conference 2012. If you did not register you will need to register at Annual Conference. middot; The Center for Missional Excellence is hosting a food drive duringThu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2829http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2829TACCOR needs help from teams with construction experience. See the latest needs, shovel-ready projects and contact information at: www.taccor.org/communications.html Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2830http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2830Voice. Challenge. Faith. Change. Perseverance. Mission. History. The rich history of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) Sager Brown has remained a phenomenon and prophetic voice that has challenged the worldrsquo;s understanding in regards to race, class, and gender. While UMCOR Sager Brown celebrates 20 years of committed service in mission, the historic nature and origins of the property are rooted in a desire to annihilate structures of hate, providing a home where African-AmeriWed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2828http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2828Methodists Use Visual Aids May 13, 1912 As Methodists gather for worship and Sunday School in 2012, they often employ all sorts of visual enhancements. Large scale projection screens, Powerpoint presentations, DVDrsquo;s, video clips, and other technologies are so common that they no longer evoke comment. The use of visual technologies to enhance worship and study is nothing new. In the mid-19th century large painted canvas scrolls depicting Biblical scenes were unrolled before audiences. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:49:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2827http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2827The General Board of Global Ministries (Global Ministries) and the General Board of Higher Education Ministries (GBHEM) have announced an exciting new partnership. Starting in 2012, select young adults from the Mission Intern and US-2 programs will be commissioned as Collegiate Ministries Mission Interns (CM Mission Interns) and Collegiate Ministries US-2s (CM US-2s). The program will allow these young adult missionaries to focus on ministry to college and university students with a justice and Tue, 15 May 2012 09:42:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2816http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2816First United Methodist Church, Pearland, is hosting a Health Fair. The Health Fair, which will be free and open to the public, will be held on Saturday, May 19th, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, Pearland. The address is 2314 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland, Texas. Some of the vendors and services available will be blood pressure screenings, glucose screenings, chiropractic demo, whole healthmdash;fitness amp; nutrition, EMS visit/CPR demonTue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2823http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2823The 2012 Ordination Class is the largest in recent years and reflects the early success of clergy recruitment efforts in the Texas Annual Conference. This is also the first class to participate in the new Residency process through the Board of Ordained Ministry. The process, spearheaded by Rev. Mike Proctor, allows each candidate to meet with a team of lay persons in their ministry setting for accountability, learning, and encouragement throughout the residency period. Candidates also meet aMon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2825http://www.txcumc.org/news_detail.asp?PKValue=2825 Rev. Joe Beran, pastor of Falvey Memorial UMC, had a great idea-- providing a ldquo;fine diningrdquo; experience for the senior class at the Wells ISD High School. He called it ldquo;A Touch of Class - the Class of 2012.rdquo; His theory was that not many of the students from Wells would seek out the opportunity to do such a thing unless they experienced it first in a safe, loving environment. Rev. Beran started by gaining the support of the School Superintendent, Dale Morton, who encourageMon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 EST