Events
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: 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.
UM Men Fall Conference 2010, Building moMENtum thru Discipleship: Saturday, September 18, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atascocita UMC, 19325 Pinehurst Trail, Humble, 77346, Kenneth Tielke, Conference UM Men President, 281-342-9677; 713-724-9755, Kenwtielke@aol.com. Cost: $30; Information and registration: www.tcumm.org/, click Fall Conference.
One Cruise, 2 Church Groups: Lands of the Bible Cruise: November 4-16, 2011, Rev. Robert Stutes, 979-865-5976 or Rev. Paula Behrens, 979-836-7795, rev.paulajean@yahoo.com. 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. A spiritual cruise with great teaching and sites rich in biblical history. Sponsored by Bellville UMC, Chappell Hill UMC, and Educational Opportunities Tours. NOTE: This is a 2011 trip, Book early and save; Brochure: http://www.bellvilleumc.org or www.chappellhillumc.org.
Central South District
Perkins Houston Lay School of Theology: Saturday, August 14, 8:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m., St. Paul's UMC, Fondren Hall, 5501 Main, Houston, 77004, Rev. Shelli Williams, 713-528-0527. Presenter: Dr. Paul Escamilla, author of Longing for Enough in a Culture of More. Registration: $49 on-line; $55 advance; $65 at door; includes lunch and snacks. CEUs, $20. swilliams@stpaulshouston.org, www.smu.edu/perkins/publicprograms.
Alpha Class: Wednesdays, September 15 December 8, 6-8 p.m., First UMC, 1320 Main St., Houston, 77002; 832-668-1800, Rev. Ann Spears, aspears@fmhouston.com; Rev. Jan Imig, jimig@fmhouston.com. An opportunity to explore the meaning of life and enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun relaxed, friendly setting. Ask questions like: Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Includes an amazing one-day getaway.
East District
5-Session Basic Lay Speakers School: Sundays, September 12 (+ 4 more days TBA later), 2 4 p.m., Diboll UMC, 401 S. Hines St., Diboll, 75941, Rev. Pinckney Love, 936-829-4470, revlovejr@yahoo.com. Cost: $20.
Field Guide Seminar: Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. 12 p.m., Faith Bridge UMC, 476 Douglass Rd., Hwy. 21-W, Douglass, 75943, Rev. Keith Tilley, 936-560-2028, sentservants@gmail.com. A brief overview of The Good soil Process: A Backyard Missional Field Guide; Cost: $15 for material.
Hope For Kids Training Launch: September 24-25, Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m., Bonita UMC, 10303 Hwy. 259 North, Nacogdoches, 75965, Deb Tilley, 936-564-3848. One Hope and Evangelism Explosion International partner with churches, ministries, leaders, teachers, and families worldwide offering classroom instruction, on-the-job training, Scripture verses to strengthen the ability to share the gospel message, and a real life witnessing experience with children. Free. sentservants@gmail.com.
Annual McMahan Chapel Day Celebration: Saturday, October 9, 10:30 a.m., McMahan Chapel UMC (off Hwy. 21; 12 miles East of San Augustine, Rev. Karen Jones, 409-384-6788, kljmed@gmail.com. Lunch on the grounds. Free.
Southeast District
Back to School Summer Splash: Sunday, August 15, 1-5 p.m., Salem UMC, Marie Sanders, 409-883-2611. Hot dogs, Chips, Drinks, Snow cones, Games and Prizes! Enjoy the Super Water Slide (parent's permission required) Free for children. www.salemumcorange.org.
Mission Opportunities
Teams needed in CHILE for earthquake recovery: Contact Denise Soto Vergara, UM Volunteers in Mission Coordinator for Chile, denise_178@yahoo.com. Three churches have been identified and are ready to receive teams.
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