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Weekly Newsletter of the Central Texas Conference
February 9, 2006
Welcome! This is the conference’s weekly
update to church leaders — lay and clergy — for things you probably need
to know. Information to be shared must be submitted to
Carolyn@ctcumc.org by 4 p.m.
Wednesday in order to be e-mailed on Thursday. Articles
should be as brief with active links to websites or contact persons for
details. Use this information for announcements, in church newsletters
and/or bulletins. The E-Link
and the Central Link
newspaper are posted on the conference website at
www.ctxumc.org. Read them online or download and copy to share with
others. To add a colleague or church member to
E-Link’s weekly
distribution, send their addresses to
susan@ctcumc.org.
—
Editor: Carolyn Stephens
Carolyn@ctcumc.org.
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Events this weekend:
Trinity hosts support event for UTA Wesley Foundation —
Trinity UMC,
Arlington (3321 W. Park Row, Arlington 76013) will host a fajita dinner
at 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, to benefit the Wesley Foundation
at the University of Texas at Arlington. Following the dinner, Trinity
and McMillan UMC invite you to attend the Black History Month Worship
Service at Trinity’s sanctuary. For more details, contact Trinity UMC at
817-274-1345 or Steve Brooks at
wesfnuta@swbell.net.
Feb. 13 is order deadline for free Lent devotions program —
This Lenten
spiritual reflection and devotion program, offered free from the Society
of St. Andrew (Advance #801600), involves many stories in the Bible
where people are at a crossroads in their lives. At these junctures,
they must decide whether to travel in God’s direction or choose a
different path. This devotional program guides readers into reflecting
on their own choices as they follow Jesus’ journey toward the cross and
resurrection. Lent and Easter call us to remember the mystery of
redemption in Christ and to more fully participate in his life-giving
spirit. In keeping with these traditions, the Society of St. Andrew
invites individuals and congregations to participate in this program of
spiritual reflection, prayer and giving. Sample starter kits available
at no cost or obligation for review before placing a congregational
order (by Feb. 13). Orders may be placed online at
www.endhunger.org, by e-mail at
church@endhunger.org or by phone at 800-333-4597.
Children’s Letters to God
—
Genesis UMC (7635 S. Hulen, Fort Worth 76133) will present the first
showing in Texas of the production “Children’s Letters to God” at 7:30
p.m. Friday, Feb. 10; 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11: and again at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 11. The production is based on the book by Stuart Hample,
music by David Evans, and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen. For tickets ($10),
reservations and more details, contact the church at 817-292-4551 or
817-263-5424.
Hispanic ministry opportunity — Inauguration
of the Bridges of the Spirit—
Hispanic Ministry Training Center
will be 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Metropolitan Board of Mission
building
(2601
Clover Lane, Fort Worth 76107).
Christian Educators Fellowship
—
This month’s Christian
Educators Fellowship meeting will be Monday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the Metropolitan Board of Missions in Fort Worth. Bring your own
lunch for a round table discussion focus on “The Seasons of Lent and
Easter.” Bring ideas and samples of resources to share!
The next meeting is March 6
(change in date due to spring break for many on March 12). If you would
like to receive e-mail reminders of CEF meetings and updates, contact
Carol Roberts at
carol@genesisumc.com. Your input and communication is important to
the health and vitality of CEF. Please forward comments and suggestions
to:
Carol Roberts,
carol@genesisumc.com (Genesis UMC, Fort Worth)
Robin Stevens,
rstevens@saginawumc.org (Saginaw UMC, Fort Worth)
Nancy Froman,
nsfroman@yahoo.com (FUMC, Burleson)
Older Adults Valentine Luncheon
—
The Mid-Cities District Older Adults Valentine Luncheon will be held on
Feb. 13 at First UMC Arlington (313 N. Center, Arlington 76011) from 11
a.m. until 1 p.m. The lunch line will open about 11:30 a.m. The
Arlington High School Jazz Ensemble will provide the entertainment.
Cost per person is $7. The menu: sliced beef brisket, rosemary garlic
chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, rolls, tossed salad, cherry
pie, brownies, tea/water/coffee. Details regarding ticket sales and
reservations will come soon. Please mark your calendars and start
spreading the news!
How to Start a Permanent Endowment Fund
— The Central Texas Methodist Foundation will host a workshop on “How to
Start & Grow a Permanent Endowment Fund” at 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,
Feb. 18, at Couts UMC, Weatherford. Endowments are the fastest growing
source of support for churches when properly organized and communicated.
Steps to success will be discussed and complete materials furnished.
Open to all clergy and lay persons interested. No charge, but must call
to register: 817-332-1394 or 800-333-4096.
Globalism and End Times
— Diamond Hill UMC (3005 Oscar Ave., Fort Worth 76106) will host two
events that may be of interest to a broader audience. Avi Lipkin of
Jerusalem (Israel) will speak at 4 to 7 p.m. this Sunday, Feb. 12, on
“Globalism and the End Times.” There will be a love offering. Israeli
Parliament member Eliezer (Mudi) Sandburg will speak at 6 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 19. He is a part of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus that has
been formed in the Knesset, Jerusalem, Israel. Contact: Pastor Margaret
Stratton at
margaretstratton@sbcglobal.net.
Metro Board annual
dinner
The Metropolitan Board of Missions annual
dinner will be held Thursday evening, Feb. 23, at Round-Up Inn, Will
Rogers Complex, Fort Worth. The cost is $15/person with reservations due
by Feb. 21. Contact: 817-569-1454.
Aldersgate Sunday —
coming soon!
Churches of the Central
Texas Conference are urged to celebrate the ministry of Aldersgate
Enrichment Center Sunday, Feb 19. This is a not-for-profit sheltered
workshop with vocational and residential programs to meet the needs of
physically and mentally challenged adults. Employment and life-skills
training are provided for those of our society who otherwise would be
considered unemployable. Visit
www.aldersgate-center.com for more details and a downloadable
brochure to share with your congregation.
Polytechnic luncheon
series
If you would like to be involved in a
Lenten study/growth opportunity, Polytechnic UMC (1310 S. Collard St.,
Fort Worth 76105) invites you to be a part one every Wednesday from noon
to 1 p.m. and special services on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. “We
are meeting in the Fellowship Hall to claim for ourselves a new faith,
hope and love as outlined in God’s Word and offered to us on an ongoing
basis. So if you have not yet reached perfection, but are determined to
keep on reaching, do come,” state senior pastor Georgia Allen. Speaking
at the noonday and 6 p.m. Lenten Observances are:
Noon March 1 (Ash
Wednesday) — Dr. Gladys Childs, chaplain at Texas Wesleyan University
6 p.m. March 1 (Ash
Wednesday) — Dr. Georgia Allen
Noon March 8 — Rev.
Roderick Miles, pastor at Campus Drive UMC
Noon March 15 — Dr.
Georgia Adamson, Waxahachie District superintendent
Noon March 22 — Rev.
Alphonetta “Alfie” Wines, pastor at Eastern Hills UMC
Noon March 29 — Rev.
Connally Dugger, Jr., Mid-Cities District superintendent
Noon April 5 — Rev. David
Martinez, pastor at Mi Casa, Su Casa and El Buen Samaritano UMCs
Noon April 12 — Bishop Ben
R. Chamness
6:30 p.m. April 14 — “The
Seven Last Words of Christ,” presented by Polytechnic UMC’s Chancel
Choir with Eric Medlock as director
February previews offer
20% discount on VBS resources
(repeat)
This month,
Joyce Brown, Cokesbury curriculum consultant, will offer two hands-on
previews of Cokesbury's 2006 Vacation Bible School ---Adventure
of the Treasure Seekers (Exploring God's Promises). A 20%
discount will be given on all VBS resources ordered at these events.
Dates are listed below. For more details contact Joyce Brown at
817-249-2526 or
joyce@danbrownart.com.
Sunday,
Feb. 19 (3 to 5 p.m.) at First UMC in Salado, a location near churches
in Temple District
Sunday,
Feb. 26 (2:30-5 p.m.) at Couts Memorial UMC in Weatherford (Weatherford
District Training Day)
Conference offering
recipients
(repeat)
The deadline for submitting requests to be
recipient of the 2006 Annual Conference Offering is Feb. 22. Requests
must be sent to Dr. Doyle Allen, Mission Ministries Director, at 464
Bailey Ave., Fort Worth 76107 or
doyle@ctcumc.org. Requests must include the name of the
organization, address and phone, name of person submitting request, a
brief description of the mission/ministry of the organization, and a
brief yet specific paragraph how the funds will be used.
Musical Celebration of
African American History Month Sunday
(repeat)
St. Stephen UMC (1800 W Randol Mill Road,
Arlington 76012) will host the sixth annual ecumenical Musical
Celebration of African American History Month at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.
Choirs, trios, and instrumental groups will provide the music. The
music will be followed by the usual fellowship meal that will include
dishes from Africa, the Caribbean, and down-home southern cooking.
Please join us and bring a friend. For more information you may contact
the church at (817) 460-8655 or
ssumc@sbcglobal.net.
Fort
Worth District-wide worship service
The Fort Worth District
worship service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at First UMC
Fort Worth. Bishop Woodie White will be guest preacher, and special
music will be by the Choral Union of Fort Worth First, Arborlawn and
Campus Drive UMCs.
AUM Mardi Gras
Auction/Dinner
(repeat)
Mark your calendar now to attend Arlington Urban Ministries’ 3rd
Annual Mardi Gras & Dinner at First UMC Arlington. This is the sole
annual fundraiser for AUM, a Methodist mission that ties together all
the Arlington Methodist churches. The date is Feb. 18 starting at 5
p.m. Tickets are limited and sold out last year, so get yours early!
If you need tickets or want to donate an item for the silent or the
live auction, please contact Sandra Fry at 817-861-8585.
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Congratulations & thank you!!!!!
Four local churches have
already completed their share in the conference’s 2006 ministries:
Holder’s Chapel UMC (143 member / Weatherford District), Thrall UMC (14
members / Temple District), Watt’s Chapel UMC (132 members / Waxahachie
District), and Poolville UMC (115 member / Weatherford District). As
Harvey Ozmer, director of Stewardship, Finance & Administration, pointed
out in his Central Link
newspaper article last month: “You are the life blood of the Annual
Conference, The United Methodist Church, and the difference makers in
mission and ministry in the name of Christ locally and around the world.
So, thank you — we appreciate your every efforts.” Thank you, also, to
the many churches that are staying on target in their share of the
denomination’s ministries.
Glen
Lake Camp summer camp registration
Due to a high volume of
summer camp registrations, Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center is extending
its "Save a Spot" program. You can now pay your first half of the camp
fee before March 1; the remaining fees will
be due before May 1. Please
visit
www.glenlake.org for online registration, forms, dates and other
information. If you have any questions you can contact Michelle at
254-897-2247 or
michelle@glenlake.org.
Annual Conference
display tables
The individual named by the 2006 Annual
Conference Local Arrangements Committee to handle display table
reservations for the Annual Conference in Waco is Margaret Friend who
can be reached at Sparks Memorial UMC, 900 Maxfield, Waco 76705;
254-799-5124 office; 254/799-2550;
revfriend@hotmail.com.
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Events-Opportunities
Prison ministry
volunteer opportunities
Looking for an opportunity to serve God and your community? Two
opportunities are listed below. If interested, please contact Penny
Yaites, chair of Conference Restorative Justice Ministries at
817-921-4730.
Pen Pals for Jesus
– A prison correspondence ministry of Campus Drive UMC. We have almost
200 individuals waiting for a Christian Pen Pal to encourage them in
their Christian journey. This is a discipleship ministry of teaching
through correspondence. Training is provided through Campus Drive United
Methodist Church. TRAINING GUIDELINES: $5 per person. Minimum class
size - 10 people.
Adult Mentors
– The Tarrant County Restorative Justice Center is in need of mentors
for the formerly incarcerated. These individuals need godly examples in
their lives and Christian support and fellowship with those of like
precious faith. Training is provided in collaboration with Prison
Fellowship Ministries for partnering churches. TRAINING GUIDELINES: $10
per person. Minimum class size - 10 people.
FUSE celebrates Youth
In Mission program
(repeat)
CTCYM invites everyone in the Central
Texas Conference to FUSE (potentially
the largest single event the CTC has ever had)
at 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Heart of Texas
Coliseum in Waco. FUSE will be an opportunity for celebration, reunion,
and worship energized by the Central Texas Conference Youth in Mission
program. The two-time Dove Award winning
band By the Tree (http://bythetree.com)
will be there leading us in worship and celebration. If you have ever
been on one of our CTCYM trips, or have supported those who have gone,
put this event on your calendar now! Contact: FUSE coordinator Steve
Heyduck at
sheyduck@sbcglobal.net or CTCYM coordinator Rachel Giessen at
Rachel@ctcumc.org.
Youth mission
opportunity
Come join us for PUMP, a summer mission weekend hosting youth groups
from across Texas. PUMP is a four- day youth gathering (June 1-4)
offered by First UMC in Palmer where youth grades 4-12 and adults are
given the opportunity to serve those in need living in Palmer. In
addition to the mission projects, we will experience dynamic small group
study, meaningful daily worship, and planned activities designed to help
everyone let loose and have fun. Contact: Katie Meek at phone at
817-797-1515 or palmeryny@yahoo.com.
Sign up deadline is March 12.
UMW’s Resurrection
Woman
The theme for this year’s conference
United Methodist Women’s Time Apart is “Resurrection Woman.” The event
will be held March 24-25 at Wingate Inn & Conference Center in Round
Rock (1209 N. I-35, exit #253, Hwy. 79). Registration forms are
available in Crossties, from your local church UMW or by contacting
Judith Graham at 817-293-3991 or
nanajudygraham@msn.com.
Contact the hotel directly at 512-341-7000
for reservations. The $72 room rate per night is guaranteed until Feb.
25.
Holy Conversations:
Leadership, Money, and Ministry
(repeat)
On March 6-7,
the Texas Methodist Foundation will host a state-wide conference for UM
clergy, laity, and institutional leaders at the Omni Hotel in downtown
Austin. The two-day event focuses on a key challenge for churches and
institutions: the need for a clearly envisioned future based on an
in-depth understanding of identity, purpose and community with such
speakers as:
•
John Wimmer of the Lilly Endowment on the crucial importance of leaders
capable of shaping diverse individuals into spiritually coherent
communities.
•
Demographer Steve Murdock on painting a picture of the future population
to be served.
•
Alban Institute senior consultants Alice Mann and Gil Rendle and
Southwestern University president emeritus Roy Shilling on theoretical
and practical ideas about strategic planning in churches and
institutions.
•
Other sessions/workshops on effectively linking financial resources with
future plans.
For more
information and a registration form, visit Texas Methodist Foundation’s
website
http://www.tmf-fdn.org/NewsEvents/news.html#Alban.
Attention Golfers!
It's your chance to play in the 2nd Annual
Louise & Frank Carvey Golf Tournament Monday, March 27, at Mira Vista
Golf Course in Fort Worth. The tournament benefits United Community
Centers, Inc., the conference’s own General Board of Global Ministries
national mission. For over 96 years, UCC has provided critical services
and programs to low-income children and families in some of the most
impoverished areas of Tarrant County. UCC is a 501(c)3 social service
agency whose staff and volunteers strive to empower individuals,
strengthen families and enrich communities.
Registration time at 10:30 a.m.; golf
exhibition at 11 a.m.; tee time at 12 noon with a scramble format.
Lunch, snacks, drinks and a buffet dinner will be provided. There will
be drawings, awards and a silent auction at the evening buffet dinner.
Sponsorships are available and teams are being accepted. Come, play,
and have fun raising funds for UCC. For more information and forms
visit
www.unitedcommunitycenters.org
or call Susie Reyes at 817.927.5556, x115.
Faith Nights and the
Fort Worth Cats
Faith Night events in Fort Worth combine a
Christian concert featuring a national recording artist with a Fort
Worth Cats game. Larry & Bob from VeggieTales will make an appearance at
one event. One of the Fort Worth Cats players will give his personal
testimony at each event. Tickets are $10 or less. This year Faith Night
dates are:
Friday, June 16 Saturday, July 15
Saturday, August 19
Faith Nights,
a program of Third Coast Sports, are great for churchwide events and are
geared specifically for outreach. There are dozens of success stories of
churches that have emphasized inviting friends, neighbors or co-workers
who don’t know the Lord. USA Today
featured Third Coast last July. To read the article, click on
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/minors/2005-07-21-faith-night_x.htm.
For more
information about Third Coast and how to have input on their programs,
contact Heather Stewart at 1-888-456-0451 or
heather.stewart@thirdcoastsports.com. She is
setting up dialogue meetings with local church leaders in February and
March.
Mission messages
(first new,
others repeated)
Disaster response opportunities:
In the coming weeks and
months, there will be opportunities for work teams to help with wildfire
clean-up and rebuilding efforts in Cross Plains and Carbon. If
individuals or a team from your church would like to be involved in
these efforts, please contact CTC Disaster Response coordinator Chuck
Graff at 817-339-5065 or
cgraff@fumcftw.org of CTC Humanitarian Services director Jennifer
Coggins at 817-877-5222, 800-460-8622 or
jennifer@ctcumc.org.
Sager Brown Trip: The
conference will host a conference-wide mission trip to UMCOR Sager Brown
Depot this spring. We will work in the warehouse to assemble relief
kits that will be distributed across the globe. Date: April 20-23.
Cost: $150, plus one dinner out and meals on the road. Registration
deadline: March 23. Go to
http://www.ctxumc.org/DisasterResponse.asp
to download a registration form, and please pass it along to anyone who
may be interested. Space is limited, so get your registration in soon!
UMCOR Disaster Response Training: Last
fall nearly 100 conference members attended an informational training
session about the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and
learned about ways to get involved in conference disaster response.
This spring we invite you to join in more advanced training. No prior
training is required. UMCOR trainers will be in Central Texas to lead
workshops in Case Management, Early Response Training, and Information &
Referral. Date: Saturday, March 4. Cost: $10 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Feb. 17.
Go to
http://www.ctxumc.org/DisasterResponse.asp
to download a registration form, and please pass it along to anyone who
may be interested.
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Resource Center new
arrival
New resources highlighted at the
Conference Resource Center this week are described below. For these and
many more resources, contact Carol Roszell at 817-877-5222 or
800-460-8622. New arrivals for lent:
Prophecies of the Passion.
DVD. Here is an extraordinary look at the Messianic prophecies fulfilled
during the final week of Christ’s life on earth. This study explores
these ancient Biblical promises that were foretold by Hebrew prophets in
detail centuries before they actually happened. Includes questions for
discussion, paintings of the passion, original music score, a
compilation of Old Testament prophecies and New Testament accounts of
their fulfillment and more. Good for adult SS, and small group study.
59 minutes.
The
Animated Passion Trilogy Set.
3 DVD set. Share the story of the passion and resurrection of Jesus
Christ with children. “Worthy is the Lamb” covers the Last Supper to
Crucifixion. “He is Risen” covers the resurrection, atonement and hope.
“The Kingdom of Heaven” covers Jesus teaching his followers about the
day of his second coming through several parables. 30 minutes per DVD
total 90 minutes for children in grades 1-4. Scenes are accurate but
not too graphic.
ATTENTION: Someone inadvertently placed a
copy of John Cusack’s “High Fidelity” VHS tape in the Resource Center’s
“What Does It Mean to Be United Methodist?” video kit. “Please look
around if you have used this product and I will be happy to swap with
you,” offers Carol Roszell, Resource Center director.
Merit and
Stephens scholarships
If you have a deserving
student in your congregation who would benefit from a scholarship, check
out the Conference Merit Award scholarship of $500 for first-time
students attending a UM-related school or university. New this year is
the $1,000 Stephens Scholarship in Finance/Accounting offered to a UM
student preparing for a career in finance/accounting. For this
scholarship, the applicant is asked to provide a statement on how their
education will help to undergird good stewardship in the church today
and in the future. Information on these programs and application forms
have been e-mailed to all pastors and is also available by contacting
Susan Briles at 817-877-5222, 800-460-8622 or
susan@ctcumc.org.
Scholarships available for ministry candidates
(repeat)
Scholarships are available
for certified ministerial candidates in the Central Texas Conference
attending seminary. The application is available on the Board of
Ordained Ministry web site at
www.ctcbom.org or can be requested by phoning 817-795-7120 or by
e-mailing
board@ctcbom.org. The application, with original signatures and a
copy of a current transcript, are to be submitted to the Board of
Ordained Ministry, P.O. Box 121407, Arlington, TX 76012, postmarked no
later than March 1, 2006. Scholarships will be awarded at Annual
Conference for the 2005-06 school year.
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Calendar
“Children’s Letters to God” performances
— Feb. 10 and 11 at Genesis UMC, Fort Worth
Bridges of the Spirit-Hispanic Ministry Training Center
— 5-6 p.m. Feb. 12 at Metropolitan Board Mission, Fort Worth
Christian Educators Fellowship
— 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Metro Board of Mission office, Fort Worth
Globalism & End Times
— Feb 12 and 19 at Diamond Hills UMC, Fort Worth
Older Adults Valentine Luncheon
— 11:30 a.m. Feb. 13 at First UMC Arlington
“How to Start & Grow a Permanent Endowment Fund”
— 10 a.m.-noon, sponsored by CTMFoundation at Couts UMC, Weatherford
Arlington Urban Ministries 3rd Annual Mardi Gras & Dinner
— 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at First UMC Arlington
Deadline for Conference Offering applications
— Feb. 22
Spanish Immersion Weekend
— Feb. 24-25 at First UMC Burleson
Conference Lay Speaker Annual Training Event
— Feb. 24-26 at Glen Lake Camp, Glen Rose
Weatherford District Training Event
— 2:30-5 p.m. Feb. 16 at Couts Memorial UMC, Weatherford
Deadline for scholarship applications for certified ministerial
candidates
— March 1
Conference Marriage Retreat
— March 3-5 at Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center
UMCOR Disaster Response Training
— March 4
Holy Conversations: Leadership, Money & Ministry
— March 6-7 at Omni Hotel, Austin
Weatherford District Laity Banquet
— March 24 at Couts Memorial UMC, Weatherford
Resurrection Woman: UMW Time Apart
— March 24, 25, 26 at Round Rock
One
Great Hour of Sharing offering
— March 26
Sexual Harassment Misconduct Prevention Training
— March 18 at St. Andrews UMC, Fort Worth
Spring Board of Ministry interviews
— March 27-29, 2006 at Glen Lake Camp
Conference Spring Leadership Summit
— April 1 at Central UMC, Waco
South Central Jurisdiction workweek
— April 3-7 at Mount Sequoyah, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Deadline for CTC Merit Award and Stephens Finance/Accounting scholarship
applications
— April 15
Sager Brown (Baldwin, LA) mission trip
— April 20-23
Youth Choir Rally
— April 29-30 at Granbury First UMC
Changing Lives Through Stewardship training
— April 29 and 30 (two locations)
FUSE – reunion/celebration of CTCYM
— June 4 at Heart of Texas Coliseum, Waco
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Needs,
Resources, Opportunities
NOTE TO LISTERS: Please
contact Carolyn Stephens at
Carolyn@ctcumc.org
to pull your listing
when your opening has been filled.
Director of Student
Ministry
Plymouth Park UMC in Irving, Texas seeks an inspired youth director to
work maintaining and expanding a great group of middle and high school
students. This position requires solid Christian faith; positive,
coachable attitude, experience in student ministry, creative mind, good
communication skills, sense of humor, self-starter. Responsibilities
will include Wednesday evening Student Outreach to approx. 80 – 100 Jr/Sr
high students, Sunday School, Bible study, confirmation, trips and
retreats, community service activities, and mission trips. We are
blessed to have a strong group of adult volunteers who have served in
the program many years and will be supportive. PPUMC is a 1,200+ member
church located in a suburb of Dallas. Salary negotiable. Send resume to
resume@ppumc.org
or mail to Youth Director Search, PPUMC, 1615 W. Airport Freeway, Irving
TX 75062.
Used Paper Folding
Machine
St. Paul UMC in Hurst offers a Martin-Yale
paper folder free to a ministry organization. It is VERY OLD but does
work. It doesn't work perfectly but has a few more miles on it. Please
call the church for the details: Betty at St. Paul UMC 817-284-7181 or
stpaulhu@airmail.net.
Organist Position
First UMC in Granbury is taking applications for an organist. This
congregation has recently moved into a new facility that was also gifted
with a new Allen organ. The primary responsibility will be for two
Sunday morning worship services (8:30 and 10:50 a.m.). Salary is
negotiable, based upon ability and experience. Please send resume to
Neil Norman at
nnorman@fumcgranbury.org.
Praise Band
Are you ready to take your Praise Band's music to another level in
service to God? On Sunday, March 12, Davis Memorial UMC (5301 David
Blvd., North Richland Hills 76180) will kick off their 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Sunday contemporary worship service. We are seeking an entire praise
band to alternate Sundays with our existing Praise Band in handling the
music for this service. The preferred arrangement would be a group
consisting of a drummer, bass guitar, rhythm and lead guitar, keyboards
and vocalists. A state of the art sound system, monitors, microphones,
keyboard and lighting system is provided. You just bring your talent
and instruments. Use of the facility and sound system for a weekly
practice session is also included. Davis Memorial UMC currently has a
contemporary worship service Saturday evening led by alternating 2
primary praise bands as well as guest artists. Also the 3rd Friday
night of each month, our young adult praise band conducts a contemporary
service. There is a strong base of praise band support, talent and
sharing available with this opportunity. Please contact worship chair
Steve Barber at 682-560-2428 or
stevebarber@charter.net if your praise band is
interested.
Regional Manager, TX/LA
for
Operation Christmas
Child
Expert in volunteer management sought to
implement the Samaritan's Purse project, Operation Christmas Child,
throughout the states of Texas and Louisiana. Ideal candidate will be
experienced in recruiting, selecting, training, and leading teams of
volunteers to implement program goals and objectives. Program goals
include recruitment and retention of churches and community groups,
prayer support, media support and the support of a functional collection
network throughout the region. Assists the management of logistics for
a seasonal gift collection network operated by volunteers.
Responsibilities will include significant travel throughout the region.
Candidate will also support the recruitment of thousands of short-term
volunteers to inspect and prepare shoebox gifts for overseas shipment.
Position will seasonally (four- to six-week commitment during November
and December) assist in the day-to-day management of an Operation
Christmas Child processing center located in one of six regions (Boone,
NC; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Orange County, CA; Denver, CO and
Minneapolis, MN). Candidate will have a high level of organizational and
communication skills, with two or more years of experience in volunteer
management or related field. Bachelors’ degree preferred. Operation
Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, an International
Christian Relief and Evangelism Organization. For more information,
visit
www.samaritan.org
/ Employment Opportunities, or call Human Resources at 828-262-1980.
Web
programmer/designer - Women's Division, GBGM
The primary responsibility is producing
and maintaining a creative and visually engaging, usable, accessible and
interactive website for the United Methodist Women/ Women's Division.
This will require involvement in conceptual design, refinement,
implementation, and maintenance of different systems. Requisites: B.A./
B.S. in communications, computer science, project management, or related
areas. Knowledge of: XHTML, CSS, Web services, JavaScript, CFML/Cold
fusion, SQL/MS-SQL server, IIS/Win2K, CFCs, Conditional logic and
application flow, Relational database design, XML document parsing and
object oriented concepts/ fundamental. Also needs experience in: Flash,
Photoshop, Illustrator and Media Cleaner. Minimum 5 years as web
programmer/ designer. One
can apply online or see the description at
http://gbgm-umc.org/hr/job_desc.cfm?ref=u&posID=169.
Part-time Secretary
Harker Heights UMC seeks a part-time
secretary to work from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday-Friday. If interested,
please contact Jim McClurg at (254) 699-6271.
Choir Director
Florence UMC has an immediate opening for
choir director. For details, call or write the pastor Dean Coultas at:
Florence UMC,
PO Box 39,
Florence
76527. Contact the church at 254-793-2287 or
254-433-0133
(cell).
Director of Children’s
Ministries
There is an immediate opening for a
part-time director of children’s ministries that requires full-time love
for children in reaching out to children in the Christ UMC parish area
(3301 Sycamore School Road
Fort
Worth 76123-3029). For more information please contact Vaughn Baker at
817-346-2400. Resumes and inquiries can be sent to:
christum@airmail.net.
Praise Band Leader
There is an immediate opening for a Praise
Band leader for Christ UMC (3301 Sycamore School Road
Fort
Worth 76123-3029). For more information please contact Vaughn Baker at
817-346-2400. Resumes can be sent to:
christum@airmail.net.
Administrative
Secretary
FUMC Colleyville seeks an administrative
secretary — full-time position (9 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday-Friday with
salary commensurate with experience. Must have excellent written and
oral communication skills with proficiency in MS Publisher, Word, and
Excel. E-mail resumes to
garykindley@aol.com.
Pastor wants to split
convention costs
Tim Jarrell (Couts Memorial UMC,
Weatherford) is attending the National Pastor's Convention in San Diego
Feb. 22-25 and is looking for a conference attendee who would like to
split the cost of lodging at the convention hotel. If interested, please
email Tim at
jtimothyj@sbgcglobal.net.
Music Director Seeks
Position
Devoted Christian, passionate musician
looking for a music director position in a loving church. I have
extensive experience directing and performing choral, orchestra, band,
small ensembles, and vocal performance. An excellent teacher, I work
well with adults and youth, from beginners and novices to accomplished
professional musicians. My large skill set allows me to be adept at
choirs, orchestras, bands, jazz ensembles, contemporary ensembles and
handbells. My 350+ arrangements and 30+ compositions are written for a
wide range of ensembles and styles, ranging from contemporary worship to
choral/orchestral traditional worship. Collateral skills include
computer graphics and marketing/publicity. Contact Tom Burkett at
817-551-7187.
Organist
FUMC Waxahachie
has an immediate opening for a talented, dedicated
organist. Opportunity to play a beautiful, brand new 44 rank Wicks
(Opus 6428) pipe organ that was installed June 2005. See:
http://organ.wicks.com/display_page.php?p=200&o=3&s=6428.
Two Sunday services, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Approx. 30 miles from Fort
Worth or Dallas - 50 from Waco. Please call 972-937-4400 or e-mail
office@fumcwax.org
for more info. Auditions are now being scheduled.
Praise Team Director
FUMC Waxahachie
is looking for an enthusiastic, spiritual and committed person to
take its contemporary (blended) service and Praise Team to the next
level. Experience with a/v a plus. The service is currently at 9:30 on
Sunday morning in the Family Life Center. The church is within commuter
distance of Fort Worth or Dallas. Please call 972-937-4400 or e-mail
office@fumcwax.org
for more info. Auditions are now being scheduled.
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