Prayer Requests
Rev. Dudley Childs (Retired, North District) is home recuperating.
Lester Colley (Certified Lay Minister, North District) is home recuperating.
Events
Chrysalis Flight, Youth Emmaus: August 12-15, Thursday, 5 p.m. - Sunday, 4 p.m., Camp Cho Yeh, 2200 S. Washington Ave., Livingston, 77351, Sharon Rudis, 936-637-6502, jar@consolidated.net. A wonderful opportunity for High School youth groups; must be sponsored by someone who has previously attended a Walk to Emmaus. Cost: $130. etemmaus.com.
Central South District
Walk indoor Labyrinth: Thursday, August 5, 1:30 - 7 p.m., St. Paul's UMC, Sanctuary Bldg., Activity Center, 5501 Main St., Houston, 77004, Rev. Gail Williford, 713-528-0527, gailwilliford@stpaulshouston.org. Prayer and meditation. www.stpaulshouston.org.
Caregiver Conference: Equipping and Encouraging Family Caregivers: Saturday, August 21, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Lukes UMC, 3741 Westheimer, Houston, 770207, Marlys Barry, 713-402-5008, mbarry@stlukes-hou.org. Skill-building workshops and resources; Information and Registration: online, www.stlukesmethodist.org/caregiver. Free; lunch included.
North District
North District Sharing Workshop, Lets Make It Easier: Tuesday, August 24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., First UMC, 400 N. Fredonia St., Longview, 75601, Anna M. Rohde, 903-758-7003, aroh@sbcglobal.net. Informative sessions for local church workers on: DOVE, Vital Statistics, Salary Sheets, Communications, Membership Rolls, Finance, Charge Conference Reports, etc. Free; lunch included.
Southeast District
St. Paul UMC, Pt. Arthur Service Relocation: Sundays, 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a.m., Worship Service; Rev. Patricia Wells or Kristal Whitley, 409-985-9977, stpaul_revwells@att.net, stpaulseckw@aol.com. Due to sanctuary repairs and renovations , Sunday School and Worship Services will be held at Aldersgate Trinity UMC, 3600 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur, 77640 until further notice.
Southwest District
Coffee Klatch & Live Jazz Concert: Friday, August 13, 6:30 - 9 p.m., First UMC, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, 77459, Cher Binks, 281-499-3502, CherBinks@comcast.net, www.fumcmc.org. Cost: $25 must be purchased in advance.
Empowering the Connection
Interpreter enrollment changes: We want to alert you to a very important change in the process to enroll your church leaders to receive complimentary subscriptions to Interpreter magazine. You will now receive this information DIRECTLY from United Methodist Communications and NOT from your district office. You can expect to receive this information soon after your charge conference. We hope that by preparing you for this important change, you will be able to update your churchs Interpreter enrollment information for 2011 more easily. If youre ready to update your 2011 enrollment information today, you may use the online option at www.umcom.org/subscriptions. For questions, you may contact United Methodist Communications Customer Service at 888-346-3862, or by e-mail csc@umcom.org.
Mission Opportunities
Carbonera Mexico Mission Trip: Sunday-Friday, August 15-20, First UMC, Pearland Lori Saia, 281-485-1466 x 126, lsaia@fumcpearland.org. Construct school buildings. Cost: $175 covers transportation, lodging and meals. Register: www.fumcpearland.org.
Questions for the Connection
Looking for Crusade Scholars: Did you or someone you know receive a Crusade Scholarship through the United Methodist Church? If so, contact Eleanor Colvin, 713-521-9383, ecolvin@txcumc.org.
Employment Opportunities
Part-Time Youth Director: Faith UMC, 2403 Rayford Rd, Spring, 281-367-7776. Director must be passionate about serving Christ in Youth ministry at this rapidly growing UMC. Submit resume. Deadline: August 16. hryouth@faithumcspring.org, http://www.faithumcspring.org.
Full-Time Youth Ministries Director: Wesley UMC, 3515 Helena Ave., Nederland, 77627, Kevin Otto, 409-722-7065; 409-722-7064 fax, youth@wesleyumc.org. Director will lead, develop, and grow a healthy, positive youth ministry program 6th - 12th grade students and their families. Send resume. Deadline: August 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.
