Condolences
Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:
Kathy Giesey, mother of Rev. Kip Gilts (pastor of A&M UMC College Station) passed away the morning of July 29 at ParkviewNobleHospital in Kendallville, IN. Memorial service: Friday, July 30.
Walter Howard, step-father of Thelma Jones (Editor of Cross Connection) passed away Tuesday, July 27. Memorial service July 31 at Carl Barnes Funeral Home - 746 West 22nd St 77008. 11AM viewing, 12PM funeral service.
Rev. Henry Fred Hynson, Pastor, Wesley Tabernacle UMC, Galveston, Texas Passed Away on July 20. Celebration of life Service: from 7-9 PM Friday, July 30 at McKinney Memorial UMC in La Marque, TX. Home Going Celebration: 11AM, Saturday, July 31 at Wesley Tabernacle UMC in Galveston, TX. Burial Ceremony: 11AM, Monday, August 2 at HoustonNationalCemetery.
Reva Katherine Jackson, Mother of Laura Millikan (Spouse of Dr. Charles Millikan) passed away Wednesday, July 28. Memorial service at 10AM, Monday, August 2 at Marvin UMC in Tyler, TX.
Prayer Requests
Please pray for those exploring ordained & licensed ministry (and their mentors) at the Candidacy Summit, Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 31 at Camp Allen, Navasota, TX.
Births
Rev. Jacob and Claire Smith, Pearland FUMC, welcome the birth of their daughter, Adelaide Claire Smith, born Sunday, July 25.
Events
Central North District
Thomas Chapel UMC will celebrate its 143rd Homecoming Anniversary on Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 3:30 PM. Theme: Serving God: Doing what is required with Purpose. Guest: Pastor R. K. Collins and Congregation of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Houston, Texas. 512 W. Martin Luther King Blvd, Willis, Texas Contact: Nancy Jackson 936-344-6728
North District
North District Sharing Workshop, Lets Make It Easier Tuesday, August 24 from 9AM to 2 PM at FUMC Longview 400 N Fredonia St, Longview, TX 75601, Contact Anna M Rohde, 903.758-7003 aroh@sbcglobal.net, Informative sessions for local church workers. Topics: DOVE, Vital Statistics, Salary Sheets, Communications, Membership Rolls, Finance, Charge Conference Reports, etc. FREE, lunch included.
Bethel UMC, Elysian Fields, Annual Campground Meeting; Sunday, August 8 - Sunday, August 15 at 7:30 nightly Sunday (8-8) through Friday (8-12) (No Service on Saturday) and 11:30 Sunday (8-15) followed by dinner on the grounds. Location: Bethel Campground, 2 miles west of Elysian Fields on West Road (West from FM 31). Come join us for some good gospel singing provided by neighboring churches and friends from the community, as well as great preaching! Camp meeting is a great time to visit with your neighbors, too, as well as talk with those who can share the history of our community. Contact: Harold Coburn, Pastor, 903-407-2016. or hcjc@eastex.net
South District
August Revival at Clear Lake United Methodist Church,; 3 Nights of Inspirational Praise & Worship From August 1-3 (Sunday, Monday & Tuesday) $5 Dinner RSVP at Church office: 281-488-5110; 6pm Praise & Worship, Special Guests: Texas Annual Conference Treasurer, Dr. Elijah Stansell, Hanq Neal, Minister of Music & Worship, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church at www.clearlakemethodist.org 16335 El Camino Real, Houston TX 77062
Empowering the Connection
3 Districts Partner for Lay Speaker Academy: The Central South, South and Southwest districts are partnering to equip church and community leaders, teachers and worship leaders. The joint event will be held Saturdays, September 11 and September 18 at Bellaire UMC. http://www.txcumc.org/news/detail/1731
Six plenary sessions of the 2010 United Methodist School of Congregational Development will be webcast live between July 29 and August 2. In addition, a benefit concert for Haiti relief will also be streamed live online. http://www.txcumc.org/news/detail/1733
Volunteers in Mission Team leader training for deaf and people who are hard of hearing will be held Friday, September 24 from 10AM 5PM at Cypress UMC in Cypress, TX. It will be held prior to the UMC Congress of the Deaf. http://www.txcumc.org/news/detail/1736
Mission Opportunities
Mexico Mission Trip - FUMC Pearland has space available on a mission trip to Carbonera, Mexico, to work on the construction of school buildings. The trip dates are August 15-20, 2010. The cost is $175 to cover transportation, lodging and meals. Registration is available online at www.fumcpearland.org. For more information, contact Lori Saia at lsaia@fumcpearland.org or 281-485-1466 ext.126.
Early Response Teams Activated: http://www.txcumc.org/news/detail/1724.
Special fabric is being sold to help support the Adopt-a-Student Program in Cote dIvoire. This fabric was designed and made in Cote dIvoire specifically for the Texas Annual Conference to highlight our partnership in ministry and education with the United Methodists there. Information, order form, pictures demonstrating ways the fabric can be used to make Bible covers, altar cloths, tote bags and more: http://www.txcumc.org/specialfabric; Brochures: http://www.txcumc.org/adoptastudent.
Employment Opportunities
Part-Time Choral Director: First UMC, PO Box 911, Athens, 75751; 903-675-5161; 903-675-9524 Fax. Organize rehearsals, prepare music for contemporary and traditional services, provide support and resources for laity who lead other musical programs such as Bell, Youth or Childrens choirs. 20 hour week; Request application; Send resume.
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.
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.
