Condolences
Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:
Osborn "OJ" Watson, 91, grandfather of Rev. Kevin Otto (Wesley UMC, Nederland, nkro2@earthlink.net) died Tuesday, February 16. His funeral service was Friday, February 19 in Huntington; and interment at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.
Eugenia Stokes, 88, surviving spouse of Rev. Larry M. Stokes, died Friday, February 19 in Wharton. Her funeral service was Monday, February 22.
Prayer Requests
Rev. J.C. Dorman (Central UMC, Galveston) was in an auto accident Sunday, February 21 and remains at UTMB, Galveston.
Births
Judah Waits Willis, son of Sarah and Rev. Fred Willis (First UMC, Texas City) was born Monday, February 22. He weighed 8 lbs., 12oz.
Events
UM ARMY Golf Classic, Early Bird Registration Deadline, February 26: Saturday, March 27, Woodforest Golf Club, Scott Atnip, 281-728-4593, scottatnip@umarmy.org. Cost: $360 team of 4; Sponsorship opportunities available.
Engaged Encounter UM Weekend: April 23 - 25, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 12 p.m., Marriott Hotel North at Greenspoint, 255 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. East, Houston, 77060, Rev. Don and Vivian White, 281-429-7686, donvivwhite@juno.com. Christian-based, UM approved, marriage preparation for engaged and newly-married couples. State-approved certificate waives $60 state portion of marriage license fee. Cost: $400 per couple; Includes lodging, meals, and supplies. Register: www.encounter.org.
Central North District
Centenary College Choir Concert: Sunday, February 28, 4 p.m., John Wesley UMC, 5830 Bermuda Dunes, Houston, 77069, Phil Hooper, 281-444-2112, phooper@jwumc.org, www.jwumc.org. The 2010 choral season offers a varied selection of music, singing, showmanship, and visual appeal.
Central South District
Immigration Reform Dialogue: Sunday, February 28, 6 p.m., St. Paul's UMC, 5501 Main at Binz/Bissonnet, Houston, 77004, Dr. Jim Bankston, 713-528-0527, bankston@stpaulshouston.org. Charles Foster, Immigration attorney and Stephen Klineberg, Rice University demographer will address current law, facts, myths, demographic information, reform possibilities and religious considerations. Q/A opportunity. Free. www.stpaulshouston.org.
Lay Ministry Institute, Intro Pastoral Care: March 5 6, Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., Methodist Hospital, 6565 Fannin D102, Houston, 77030, Denice Foose, 713-441-6297, dfoose@tmhs.org. Rev. Ron Sunderland trains laypersons in pastoral care for hospital ministry in their congregations or the Lay Ministry program of The Methodist Hospital System. Participants prepare written reports on their ministry, receive supervisory comments, and discuss pastoral ministry issues. Plus, two monthly (2 hour) meetings on alternating Saturdays of March May. Free.
145th Founders Day: Sunday, March 7, 10 a.m., Trinity UMC, 2600 Holman St., Houston, 77004, Dr. Robert E. McGee, 713-528-2356, revrobert@sbcglobal.net. Speaker: Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.
Southeast District
UM ARMY Fundraising Dinner: Tuesday, February 23, 7 p.m., First UMC, Orange, 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 16; Free.
145th Anniversary: February 25 28, Salem UMC, Marie Sanders, 409-883-2611, www.salemumcorange.org. Thursday, 6 p.m., Musical; Friday Saturday, 7 p.m., Revival; Sunday, 3:30 p.m., Celebration; Guest Speakers: Rev. Ceena Gans, Rev. Jamal Robinson, Pastor Michael Cooper, The Church of I Am, Beaumont.
Southwest District
Lenten Study Experience, Encountering Jesus on the Way and in the Margins: Ashford UMC, 2201 S. Dairy Ashford, Houston, 77077, Rev. Cindy Serio, 281-497-1146, adultministry@ashfordumc.org. Sundays, February 28 - March 28, 5 - 6:15 p.m., Library; OR Mondays, Reflection and Prayer on the Labyrinth, March 1 - 29, 7 - 8:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Material posted online weekly: http://mosaicbiblestudy.blogspot.com/. Free.
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. Free.
Empowering the Connection
2010 Annual Conference Childcare Registration and Forms: http://www.txcumc.org/2010acforms.
Mission Opportunities
Russia Initiative Mission Trip: July 20 - August 3, George Brigman, Marvin UMC, 300 W. Erwin, Tyler, 75702; 903-520-3050, geobrig@yahoo.com . The team will provide Christian ministry to orphans in Tomsk and construction assistance to complete the Tomsk UMC. Then, the group will join a team from St. Paul's UMC, Houston to work with Grace UMC in St. Petersburg. Cost: $3200 includes transportation, lodging, visa processing, supplies, materials, meals and most activities. Flight deadlines are quickly approaching.
Employment Opportunities
For a complete listing of employment opportunities, go to: http://www.txcumc.org/jobs_find.asp.
Full-Time Head of School: Mission Bend Christian Academy, Mission Bend UMC, 3710 Highway 6 South, Houston, 77082, Denise Hicks, 281-497-4057, dhicks@mbumc.org. Request full Job Description
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