Condolences

Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:

Rev. Henry F. Hynson (Wesley Tabernacle UMC, Galveston) died Wednesday, July 21 of complications from surgery. Funeral: Saturday, July 31, Wesley Tabernacle UMC, Galveston; Interment: Monday, August 2, Houston National Cemetery.

Nauty Byrd Mayer, Memorial Service: Friday, July 23, 12 p.m. Croley Funeral Home, Gladewater, 845-2155 or http://www.gracegardensfuneralhome.com/. Condolences to: Pati Mayer, 5014 Ridgeview Dr., Waco, 76710.

Prayer Requests

Dr. Ray Goens, father of Rev. Winston Goens (Sunset UMC, Pasadena), is in hospice care.

Rev. Dudley Childs (Retired, North District) is in Christus St. Michael Hospital, Texarkana.

Christy Kelley, daughter of Connie Sue and Rev. Larry Kelley, is in Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, ICU, Humble.

Johnnie Broyles, father of Rev. Keith Broyles (First UMC and Oyster Creek UMC, Freeport), had brain surgery Tuesday, July 20 in San Antonio.

Births

Amber Christine and Tara Grace Wortham, granddaughters of Gary and Rev. Mopsy Andrews (Associate, Chapelwood UMC, Houston), were born Friday, July 9, at 12:40 and 12:41 p.m.

Events

ERT Training: Saturday, August 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Christ UMC, Fellowship Hall, College Station. Background checks must be completed prior to class; http://www.txcumc.org/erttraining.

Central South District

Dime Novels of the Apocrypha: Sundays, August 1-22, 4:30 6 p.m., St. Lukes UMC, 3471 Westheimer at Edloe, Rm, R-24, Houston, 77027, Marlys Barry, 713-402-5008. This Summer Evening Bible Study led by Bill Davidson will explore the action characters and story twists and turns of the Apocrypha.

Southwest District

Kick Back Koffee House: Friday, July 23, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Drive UMCs The Well, 13186 Memorial Dr., Houston, 77079, Sheri Kelley, 713-468-8356 x 119, sherikelley@mdumc.org. Artists: Casey Dhevan and the Kings Highway band; and Jud Kossum; Table games and refreshments! Bring love offering and a snack to share. www.mdumc.org/learn/singles.aspx.

Koffee Klatch and Jazz Concert: Friday, August 13, 6:30 p.m., First UMC, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, 77459, Cher Binks, 281-438-9009, cherbinkds@comcast.net. Featuring: The Messengers; Proceeds benefit Evangelism & Hospitality Ministries; Tickets: $25 presale only; www.fumcmc.org.

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

Call for Assistance Emergency Collection: http://www.txcumc.org/news/detail/1713.

Early Response Teams Activated: http://www.txcumc.org/news/detail/1724.

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.

Employment Opportunities

Full-Time Youth Ministries Director: First UMC, Duncanville (south of Dallas), Amy Allen, amystillallen@gmail.com. Director will work with an energetic, committed youth group of 80, 7-12 graders; a supportive group of adult sponsors; plan and implement weekly meetings, retreats, mission trips; Must love teenagers, have steadfast faith, excellent organizational skills and experience.

Part-Time Youth Director: Perritte Memorial UMC, 422 East Main St., #255, Nacogdoches, 75961, Rev. David Brasher, 936-564-8427, perritteumc@sbcglobal.net.Request job description; Send resume.

Part-Time Student Ministry Intern: West University UMC, Houston, 77005, Mandy Jones, 713-664-8111, mjones@westumethodist.org. Assist Student Director in planning and implementing a comprehensive program of care, evangelism, spiritual growth and service opportunities for students in mid and high school. Relate to students in a culturally relevant way, provide solid Christian leadership. participate in a wide range of physical activities. Submit resume; Deadline August 31.

Full-Time Adult Ministries Administrative Assistant: St. Lukes UMC, PO Box 22013, Houston, 77227, Barbara McNeir, 713-402-5107, bmcneir@stlukes-hou.org. Provide all administrative functions to a dynamic team of adult ministries leaders, distribute materials, maintain data on Shelby and ministries calendars, produce flyers, brochures, etc. multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, detail oriented, be a team player, good communication skills, diplomacy in relationships. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, 403b, PTO.

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