Events
Early Responder Team Training: Saturday, July 24, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Aldersgate UMC, Santa Fe, 13217 Fm 1764 Rd, Santa, Fe, 77510, Rev. Bill Webb, 409-925-2552, brobillwebb@gmail.com; Rev. Jack Womack, 281-487-0610, jwomack@smualumni.smu.edu. Teams are trained and equipped to provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster; enter a disaster site; are self-sustaining with their own transportation, fuel, food, equipment, and lodging. Cost: $25 lunch included.
Central South District
Nothing But Nets Buzz Tour is rolling into towns all across the country and will come through Houston this week; http://www.txcumc.org/buzztour.
West District
Lands of the Bible Cruise: November 4-16, 2011, Rev. Robert Stutes, 979-865-5976. Theme: Paul and the Complex World of the Eastern Mediterranean; Speaker: Dr. John Holbert of SMU; Ship: Norwegian Jade; Visits to Rome, Turkey, Cyprus, Israel, Egypt, and four days on the Mediterranean Sea. Sponsored by Bellville UMC and Educational Opportunities Tours. NOTE: This is a 2011 trip, best prices available to those who sign up by August 4, 2010; Brochure: http://www.bellvilleumc.org.
Empowering the Connection
Texas Youth Academy in Session: High school sophomores and juniors signed up to attend the event at Southwestern University in Georgetown. Blog: http://www.texasyouthacademy.org/.
Questions for the Connection
Interested in forming or joining an UM Volunteers In Mission team for Haiti response? Contact the PIM office: 713-521-9383, texaspim@methodists.net. Team guidelines specify team leaders must have Haiti experience and PIM Team Leader Training. Once a ten person team is organized, the leader requests a 7-9 day mission in Haiti through US-Haiti Calendaring Consultant, Susan Meier, haitivolunteers@yahoo.com.
Employment Opportunities
Full-Time Office Manager: Chapelwood UMC, 300 Willow Dr., Lake Jackson, 77566. Manager will have knowledge of office procedures, filing and record-keeping skills, Windows, MS Office, desktop publishing, ability to operate office machines, good people skills, be well organized and detail oriented. Send resume: chapelwoodumc@chapelwoodumc.org by July 6.
Full-Time Office Manager: Chapelwood UMC, 300 Willow Dr., Lake Jackson, 77566. Manager will have knowledge of office procedures, filing and record-keeping skills, Windows, MS Office, desktop publishing, ability to operate office machines, good people skills, be well organized and detail oriented. Send resume: chapelwoodumc@chapelwoodumc.org by July 10.
Full-Time Youth Ministries Director: Wesley UMC, 3810 N. Major Dr., Beaumont, 77713, Robert Besser, 409-892-7733, rbesser@wesleyumc.com. Director will develop, maintain, and grow a healthy, positive youth ministry program for students 7th 12th grades and their families. wesleyumc.com; waketheyouth.com; Send resume; Deadline: July 31.
Part-Time Youth Media Director: Wesley UMC, 3810 N. Major Dr., Beaumont, 77713, Robert Besser, 409-892-7733, rbesser@wesleyumc.com. Director will be responsible for all communications with youth and their families including calendars, texting, email, Facebook, newsletter. wesleyumc.com; waketheyouth.com; Send resume; Deadline: July 31.
Full-Time Music Minister Director: McCabe Roberts Avenue UMC, 1205 Roberts Avenue, Beaumont, 77584, Rev. Rodney L. Graves, 409-833-1831; 832-878-6498, rgraves@gtbizclass.com, rgraves4@att.net. Must be able to play organ and piano or keyboard, teach wide range of Christian music, possess leadership skills, reach people for Jesus Christ. FT does not include constant on-site presence; however, active presence should be effective enough to connect with community of faith.
Full-Time Christian Education Director: Trinity UMC, 3430 Harrison Ave., Beaumont, 77706, Nicole Watzlavik, 409-892-8121 x 106, nicole@trinitybmt.org. Director will oversee all areas of Christian Education; provide leadership for spiritual growth and Christian community through developing small groups. Bachelors degree, preferably in education, graduate theological degree and certification or licensing in area of ministry. Good oral, written communication and organizational skills.
Please submit Event information in the following format:
Event Name, Day, Date, Time, Place, Address, City, State, Zip, Contact Persons Name, Phone Number, Email, Brief description (do not repeat the above information in description), Cost (if any), Web site links (if applicable), No photos please.
E-mail your Announcements to Rebecca G. Hernandez, garciar@methodists.net.
