Perkins Houston Lay School of Theology: Saturday, August 14, 8:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m., St. Paul's UMC, 5501 Main, Houston, Corky Fowler, 713-774-4262, dcfowler@sbcglobal.net. Cost: $49 register on-line: www.smu.edu/perkins/publicprograms; $55 advance registration; $65 at door; includes lunch and snacks. Questions with on line registration: 214-768-8446.
Engaged Encounter UM Weekend: August 20 - 22, 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; 832-794-8162, 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.
Save the Date: Do No Harm, Do All the Good You Can: January 26 - 29, 2011, First UMC, Downtown, Houston. A sexual ethics summit addressing the prevention of and response to abuse, misconduct, and harassment of a sexual nature, particularly by persons in ministerial roles (both lay and clergy) in t he United Methodist Church. Reduced-rate early registration opens soon: www.umsexualethics.org.
Central South District
Worship, Prayer, and Praise: Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m., St. Matthew's UMC, Fellowship Hall, 4300 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston, Rev. Frank Coats. Service Leader: Russell Martin, well-known singer/songwriter and Youth Praise Team leader from Williams Memorial UMC, Texarkana; Latest CD: "Unfailing Love"; Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.; Share the spirit of Christ the Risen Savior.
Hymn Sing: Sunday, July 18, 6 p.m., First UMC, 10570 Westpark Dr. at Sam Houston Tollway, Houston, 77042, Allen Houk, 832-668-1834, ahouk@fmhouston.com. Three grand pianists: Gerald Ray, Marvin Gaspard and Lonnie Tanner; Christian artist and tenor soloist: Scott Cameron. Enjoy an evening featuring great music and fellowship. Free.
West District
Methodism in the Republic of Texas: Wednesday, July 28, 7 p.m., Bellville UMC, 234 S. Masonic St., Bellville, 979-865-5976, http://www.bellvilleumc. In a one-session overview William Hardt, chair of the Texas Methodist Commission on Archives and History, notes that Methodism was not only the largest church in the Republic of Texas, it was the largest organization of any kind. How did it achieve such success? Are there lessons can we learn from our history about our potential for church growth and revitalization?
Mission Opportunities
Construction work team needed: Four Corners-Shiprock, New Mexico, July 24 - 31. John Ridlehuber, 254-749-7940, johnsgunsetc@gmail.com.
Mission Trip to Carbonera, Mexico: Sunday, August 15-20, First UMC, Pearland. Our team will begin construction on a classroom building and pavilion at the high school where students can eat lunch and have outdoor activities. Cost: $175 includes meals, transportation and lodging. Registration packets: www.fumcpearland.org; Deadline: August 2.
Can you give a day, a weekend or a week in August or September to work on homes waiting for repairs by Ike Recovery teams? Bless a family who is anxious to have a safe home before more storms affect them. Contact Verronda Flanagan to schedule a team: vflanagan@txcumc.org.
Questions for the Connection
Does your church need VHS sets of Disciple Bible Study (I-V)? Contact Chapelwood UMC, Houston, Teresa Rossy, 713-354-4407, trossy@chapelwood.org.
Employment Opportunities
Full-Time Youth and Children Director: Tapp UMC, New Boston, Rick Ivey iveyrd@gmail.com.
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