Condolences

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

Sherry Dubois, mother-in-law of Rev. Rosemary Dubois (Friendswood UMC) died Tuesday, August 24. Her funeral was Thursday, August 24 at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute.

Prayer Requests

Bishop Ben Chamness is recuperating at home after cataract surgery August 23. Hell have a second surgery Tuesday, September 7.

Events

PIM Mission Trip Leadership Training: Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., Falvey Memorial UMC, Hwy. 69, Wells, 75976, Katie and Joe Beran, 936-867-4525, joeberan1226@yahoo.com. For churches thinking about joining a mission team for the first time; for anyone wanting to lead a mission team locally, nationally or internationally. Designed to stimulate mission interest; Learn to recruit, design team assignments and deliver a successful mission experience. Includes: Q&A and Haiti mission opportunities. Cost: $15 includes meal and manual.

Clergy Sexual Ethics Training: Thursday, September 30, First UMC, Lufkin, Rev. Mary E. Tumulty, 713-302-9131, marytumulty@gmail.com. Required for clergy once every four years. Cost: $15 at the door; includes materials and lunch. Registration form: http://www.txcumc.org/setraining.

Spirit Journey 2010: October 2830, ThursdaySaturday, Lakeview Conference Center, 400 Private Rd. 6036, Palestine, 75801, Kathy Kothmann, 979-229-1085, skwk41@verizon.net. Spiritual life retreat designed for individuals seeking: a deeper relationship with God through study, practice and spiritual formation; spiritual nurture, renewal and rest; to be transformed for Spirit-led leadership in ministry. Speaker: Rev. Daniel Wolpert, First Presbyterian Church, Crookston, MN. http://www.txcumc.org/spiritjourney2010.

Central North District

GriefShare: August 25 - December 1, 78:30 p.m., Woodlands UMC, D-211, Candy Randolph, 281-297-5953, careministry@twumc.org.

DivorceCare: September 1 - December 8, 7 p.m.8:30 p.m., Woodlands UMC, Jones Library, Woodlands UMC, D-211, Candy Randolph, 281-297-5953, careministry@twumc.org.

Revival: September 19-20, Sunday, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.; 6 p.m., potluck dinner and entertainment; Monday, 6 p.m., First UMC, 200 N. Thomason, Willis, Rev. Mark Woodward, mark@willisfumc.org. Preacher: Dr. Jack Shelton.

Central South District

CANCELLED: Philippines Initiative Information Meetings, August 28-29, Bellaire UMC, Rev. Diane McGehee, 713-521-9383, dmcgehee@txcumc.org. More information at: PIM Mission Forum, Global Village Display, October 2, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lakewood UMC.

Blood Drive: Sunday, August 29, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Paul's UMC, 5501 Main St., Houston, 77004, Phyllis Brockermeyer, 713-528-0527, pbrock@stpaulshouston.org. The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center mobile unit will be at the Calumet St. parking lots between Fannin and San Jacinto. www.stpaulshouston.org.

Chautauqua Event: Sunday, August 29, 7 p.m., Grace UMC (Heights), 1245 Heights Blvd., Houston, 77008. Presenter: Jeanette Clift George.

Shamblin Lecture Series: Sunday, September 12, 8:30, 8:45, 9:45, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; St. Lukes UMC, 3471 Westheimer, Houston, 77027, Sally Penning, 713-402-5043. Featuring Bishop Will Willimon, resident Bishop of the Alabama area of the UMC, known for a humorous and engaging style of preaching. spenning@stlukes-hou.org, www.stlukesmethodist.org.

Southeast District

Passionate Worship: Sunday, August 29, 10:45 a.m., Rev. Patricia Wells or Kristal Whitley, 409-985-9977, stpaul_revwells@att.net, stpaulseckw@aol.com. Join St. Paul UMC and guest speaker, Dr. Lawanda Finney for UM Womens Sunday. Due to repairs at our church, we are meeting at Aldersgate Trinity UMC, 3600 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur, 77640 until further notice.

Southeast District Education Expo: Sunday, August 29, 3-5:30 p.m., Wesley UMC, 3810 N. Major Dr., Beaumont, 77713, Robert Besser, rbesser@wesleyumc.com. Workshops for leaders of children, youth, adults and pastors. Cost: $25; www.wesleyumc.com.

Southwest District

Kick Back Koffee House: Friday, August 27, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Drive UMC, The Well, 13186 Memorial Dr., Houston, 77079, Sheri Kelley, 713-468-8356 x 119, sherikelley@mdumc.org. Performers: Brendon & Venessa Mak and Pairadox. Bring a snack to share! www.mdumc.org/learn/singles.aspx.

Empowering the Connection

2011 Annual Conference Information: http://www.txcumc.org/tac2011

2011 AC FAQ: http://www.txcumc.org/2011tacfaq

2011 AC Meetings and Events: http://www.txcumc.org/2011meetingsandevents

2011 AC Scheduled Meals: http://www.txcumc.org/2011meals

2011 AC Scheduled Meetings: http://www.txcumc.org/2011meetings

Employment Opportunities

Part-Time Accompanist: Bellaire UMC, John Haw, johnhawjr@hotmail.com. Primarily piano, for Asian-American choir; Sundays: Worship, 11 a.m.; Choir Rehearsal, 1:15-2:45 p.m.; occasional extra rehearsals as scheduled by choir director. Pay: $100 per week. Available immediately.

Business/Facilities Manager: Bering Memorial UMC, Business Mgr. Search Committee, 1440 Harold St., Houston, 77006; Send application and resume. Deadline: September 1.

Bering Support Network: BSN Search Committee, 1440 Harold St., Houston, 77006; 713-526-1017. Licensed counselor/administrator (LPC or LMFT) for HIV support/counseling program. Send application and resume. Deadline: September 1.

Full-Time Music Ministries Director: Westbury UMC, 5200 Willowbend, Houston, 77096, Search Committee, Rev. Tommy Williams, 713-723-0175, tommy1@westburyumc.org. Director will be creative, energetic; demonstrate versatility in musical styles, worship expressions and cultural appreciation of this multi-ethnic, diverse congregation. Bachelors degree and experience directing choirs. Send resume. Position begins January 1, 2011.

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