Condolences
Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:
Dorothy Haygood Schneider Dubberly, surviving spouse of Rev. Emmett Dubberly died Friday, February 12, in a Tomball hospital. Saturday, February 20, Visitation: 12 p.m.; Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 5400 North St., Nacogdoches; Interment: Sunset Memorial Park.
Prayer Requests
Rev. David Persons (Pleasant Retreat UMC, Thorndale) will have knee surgery Friday, February 19 at Richards Memorial Hospital, Rockdale.
Shelia Hardman (Central South District Administrative Assistant) was released from the hospital Wednesday, February 17 and is recovering at home.
Amanda Ardill, sister-in-law of Richard Newton (Candidate for Ministry, First UMC, Houston) is on total bed rest with pregnancy complications.
Events
Early Bird Discount Deadline EXTENDED to February 22: Small Church Leadership Institute: Monday Friday, March 8 - 12, Mount Sequoyah Conference Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Marilyn, 800-760-8126, programs@mountsequoyah.org. Laity and Clergy are equipped with knowledge and skills to lead small attendance churches to a higher level of health and vitality. Cost: $359 - $439, includes: program fee, lodging, meals and materials; Commuter rates available; www.mountsequoyah.org.
2010 Clergy/Church Finance Tax Seminar: Thursday, February 25, Marvin UMC, 300 W. Erwin St., Tyler, 75702, Clergy Session: 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; Church Finance Session: 1:30 4 p.m.; Krystol Brockermeyer, 713-533-3757; 800-521-9617, kbrockermeyer@heartspringmethodist.org. Seminar will cover specifics of 2009 tax returns; for clergy and laity who participate in the financial management of a local church, including financial secretaries, business administrators and treasurers. Cost: One Session, $45; Both, $80; includes books and materials; http://www.heartspringmethodist.org/about-us/2010-tax-seminars.html.
PIM Team Leader Training: Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; First UMC, 4308 W. Davis St., Conroe, 77304, Kathie Mann, 713-521-9383, texaspim@methodists.net. Training for anyone wanting to lead a mission team locally, nationally or internationally. Learn to recruit, design team assignments and deliver a successful mission experience. Cost: $15 includes meal and manual. www.partnersinmission.org.
Texas Youth Academy Student Application Deadline, March 5: Also due: 2 letters of reference; 2 student essays. Sophmores and Juniors in High School may apply. Encourage youth leaders to identify youth candidates. Applications and Event Information.
East District
Lay Speakers Academy: Saturday, February 20, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Diboll UMC, 401 S. Hines, Diboll, 75941, 936-699-2213, 9_u_m_c@suddenlinkmail.com.
South District
Annual Chili Fundraiser: Friday, February 19, Golden Acres UMC, 2838 Lily, Pasadena, 77503; 281-487-0610, Dine in Lunch, 11 a.m. 1 p.m.; Dinner 5 7 p.m. Take out available for 5+ orders. Call for ticket information.
West District
UM ARMY Fundraising Dinner: Thursday, February 25, 6 p.m., Christ UMC, College Station, Scott Atnip, 281-728-4593, scottatnip@umarmy.org. A presentation of plans to grow in the Texas Conference and beyond, and an opportunity to consider financially supporting the ministrys growth. RSVP by February 18; Free.
Blackwell Lectures: Sunday - Monday, February 28 - March 1, Worship, 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Lectures, 7 p.m. First UMC, Sanctuary, 506 E 28th St., Bryan, 77803, Anna-Marie Gable, 979-779-1324, anna-marie@fumcbryan.org. Dr. Morris House and Rev. Jerry House address the heart and soul of the church speaking on Why I Love the Church, What I Owe the Church, Where Is the Church Going and How do We Get There? Child care provided. Free. www.fumcbryan.org.
Empowering the Connection
A Labyrinth Pilgrimage, a Lenten devotional guide by C. A. Radke, has been endorsed by Christopher S. Webb TSSF, Renovar President. www.CrossLabyrinth.com. The book, which is based on the labyrinth design installed at Cramer Retreat Center, is also available through Amazon.com.
An FCC ruling will make use of certain models of microphones and wireless devices illegal in June.
http://www.txcumc.org/fccwireless.
2010 Texas Annual Conference On-line Nursery Registration.
Haiti Resources: http://www.txcumc.org/haitiresources.
Mission Opportunities
Its NOT About Me Spring Break UM ARMY Work Camp: Sunday Saturday, March 14 19, Clear Lake UMC, Phyllis Pubentz, 281-479-0103. 9-12 grade youth, college students and adults may participate.
Lenten Offering: Golden Cross Ministry continues to help people with the high cost of medical bills. Many calls are from pastors whose church member has no medical insurance and are too sick to work. Though we cannot resolve all of their medical expenses, it is a great relief to them to have someone willing to help pay for essential medications, tests to resolve health concerns, doctors visits, etc. Please remember this valuable ministry with a Lenten offering. Your contributions are greatly appreciated by those blessed by this worthwhile ministry. Donations may be sent to Shirley Broome, Golden Cross Ministry at the Texas Annual Conference office 5215 Main St., Houston, 77002.
Lenten self-denial aids Cte dIvoire.
Radio station details: www.amplifyhope.org.
Employment Opportunities
For a complete listing of employment opportunities, go to: http://www.txcumc.org/jobs_find.asp.
Part-Time Choir Director: Bellaire UMC (Asian-American Congregation; services are in English), 4417 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, 77401, 713-666-2167, Rev. Diane McGehee, dmcgehee@bellaireumc.org; Joyce Rodriguez, joleah19@yahoo.com. Sunday: morning worship, afternoon rehearsals; occasional called rehearsals and special services. Requirements: love for God, musical ability, passion for worship and people. Immediate opening.
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