Southeast District - Bulletin Board

Hello From China UMC

2008-09-22T12:47:00.000-05:00

The family and I are well. We went to San Antonio to ride the storm out and I came back early to check things out and start clean up.Both churches and the parsonage came through the storm without too much damage. Mainly a lot of tree damage, so what is left of those trees in the backyard are going away.Fortunately both churches did better in this storm but the community has various levels of

Small communities & Major Storms

2008-09-19T09:54:00.002-05:00

The total destruction of small communities like Sabine Pass, La Belle and Smith Point, Texas often go unnoticed in the wake of the losses in larger ones. Following "Rita" people from around the United States were more than generous with their time, their talents and their gifts as they reached out to Sabine Pass. The American people are so amazing in their generosity. We hope to make this a place

Youth Director

2008-09-03T11:44:00.001-05:00

First UMC of Buna is seeking an energetic Christian person for the position of Youth Director. This person must be a self starter and have a heart to serve God and help develop our youth program. Buna is a community about 40 miles north of Beaumont, TXFor questions please contact Rev. Jim Jones at 409-994-3232 or by email at brojimbfumc@aol.com.

Jobs! Jobs!

2008-08-25T23:18:00.000-05:00

McCabe Roberts Ave UMC – Beaumont is looking for someone to play the pianoor organ for Sunday morning worship, plus a few special services. If interested,please call the church office (409) 833-1831 or see Pastor Wanda Bess.--------------------------------------------McCabe Roberts Ave. UMC – Beaumont is seeking a person who feel’s called tothe music ministry, a minimum of one year of successful

Moving war tribute arrives in Port Arthur

2008-06-04T22:43:00.000-05:00

Thousands of spectators lined the way into Port Arthur as the procession rolled by, and several hundred more waited at Aldersgate Methodist Church for the travelling memorial to arrive.The travelling wall received an official escort into Port Arthur by members of the Patriot Guard, an organization dedicated to honoring past and present soldiers and veterans .more>>

Dr. Richard Burnham and wife hosted a wonderful Christmas Dinner for the District Clergy

2008-03-17T19:03:00.000-06:00

Dr. Richard Burnham and wife hosted a wonderful Christmas Dinner for the District Clergy couples. The evening started off with a visit to the Wesley Center at Lamar. The center has been newly remodeled and looked great! Rev. Josh Hale, the pastor at the center, and staff were present and had everything just right and welcoming!The dinner was held on the top floor of Lamar’s library. A beautiful

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

2008-02-19T14:31:00.000-06:00

FINANCIAL SECRETARY needed for Woodcrest UMC in Lumberton. Part time, 20 hr/week, A/R and A/P. Computer experience required. Salary commensorate with experience. Call (409) 755-4403.

FREE STEEPLE to a good church home

2008-02-19T14:23:00.001-06:00

Wesley UMC in Nederland has an approximately 20 foot -tall, heavy aluminum steeple in good condition that we salvaged from our hurricane-ravaged, old sanctuary. It is painted white and was fitted to a 1:12 pitch roof.We would like to give it to a good church home. Please reply to this email or call the Wesley UMC office at 409-722-7065 for more information.

Teen Challenge “Trophies of Grace "

2006-09-18T19:04:00.000-05:00

Teen Challenge “Trophies of Grace "will be at St. Paul Bridge City @ 6 pm. This is the same group of men who were at the District Youth Jesus Jam. At 6pm join us for a Worship ServiceWith a group from Teen Challenge“Trophies of Grace”These gentlemen will worship with song and testimonies about the miracles in their livesAlso the Youth of St. Paul will be leading their first worship for the

community-wide joint worship service on September 24

2006-09-11T16:37:00.000-05:00

Hey, everyone!You heard from Kitty Key recently that we are having a community-widejoint worship service on September 24. What you did not hear is somethingvery exciting! We are going to have a giant massed choir!!! The choir willbe from many churches and other faiths. We want every United MethodistChurch represented in this choir! And the music is going to be fun!We'll be singing, "Ev'ry

Prison Releases

2006-09-11T15:11:00.000-05:00

Prison ReleasesJohn W. Harrington Southeast Texas District Restorative Justice CoordinatorGist State Jail: Pre-release interview conducted by Operation Rebound. To be released on Sept. 22Timothy Spoonemore, 5276 Wilsher, Beaumont , Texas . 409-892-7456. Age 27.Seeking employment. Skills: Carpentry, House leveling, Framing & Roofing.TDCJ: Anthony L. Mitchell, 4451 3rd

If you have a church in need of a musical keyboard

2006-09-11T15:06:00.000-05:00

We have several members with families in the Beaumont District who have reported that numerous small churches have lost many items that they are not able to replace for a number of reasons.If you have a church in need of a musical keyboard that is more in the line of a digital, two-manual organ keyboard with bass pedal board plus the full digital capacity of synthesizer sounds from contemporary

Job Openings

2006-08-30T16:31:00.000-05:00

8/30- Nursery Worker MCCABE ROBERTS AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPASTOR PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEEJOB ANALYSISNURSERY WORKERFUNCTION:Part-time position-must be 18 years of age or older have experience working with infants, toddlers, and small children ages 3-4.RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Before hire, you must have training on Safe Sanctuary policy and procedures.2. Complete a background check.3. Have

FROM South & East Districts~

2006-08-30T00:36:00.000-05:00

Prayers are requested for Beulah Lea, who is having bypass surgery atSt. Elizabeth's Hospital, Beaumont, Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Beulah ismother of Rev. Jamie Lea, Mt. Belvieu UMC.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2006

2006-08-28T19:07:00.000-05:00

HOST CHURCH:MCCABE ROBERTS AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHOSTED BY: PASTOR WANDA J. BESSTHEME:“THE WOMAN THAT I AM”DATE: OCTOBER 6TH & 7TH, 2006PLACE:HOLIDAY INN BEAUMONT PLAZA3950 I-10 SOUTH @WALDEN ROADBEAUMONT, TEXAS 77705SPECIAL GUEST:DR. JANICE GILBERT-. WILLIAMSPASTOR OF MCKINNEY MEMORIAL LA MARQUE, TEXASQuestions Call: Rev. Wanda Bess @ 409-833-1831

From Alan

2006-08-19T09:12:00.000-05:00

Greetings to all,We will have the prayer Labyrinth in the Southeast District for the month of September. It requires about a 40' circle in a clean inside room Our Labyrinth is made of canvas and is easy to setup and transfer. I will have it at Groves-First about August 30. These are the dates that are already scheduled.Sabine Pass September 6-9 in the education building from 9-1:00 AM

2006-08-12T00:26:00.000-05:00

FROM John Harrington, SE District Restorative Justice Coordinator~Recently released: * Gatesville Womens Unit: Ruby Hill, 732 West 14th Street, Port Arthur, TX77640----409-983-7495* TDCJ: Milton David McGee, 350 Twin City Hwy #154, Port Neches, TX77651--- 409-729- 4312 / DOB 8-29-57 E. Ramsey, 2425 59th Street, Beaumont, TX 77701---409-201-8805 /DOB 11-4-79 Robert

UMW District Officers 2006

2006-08-09T23:14:00.000-05:00

President - Elizabeth PittmanVice President - Vicki CrainerSecretary - Ethelyn Ricks BlackmanTreasurer - Sybil BakerSecretary of Program Resources - Annette MitchelleChair of Committee on Nominations - Evelyn DuncanCommunications Coordinator - Valerie MarshSpiritual Growth Coordinator - Anna Lee RubySocial Action Coordinator - Thomasene ThomasMembership, Nurture and Outreach Coordinator - Bertie

Alan Van Hooser

2006-08-02T13:56:00.000-05:00

September is a month that gets our congregations back into the school year routine. I would like to suggest that we share some events with each other in September. Groves will have a prayer "mini-retreat", several prayer labyrinth dates and a Sunday night revival service. We have also started a "Modern" service at 6:45 PM each Sunday. I will send these dates out later in the week. Please

FROM John W. Harrington, SE TX District Restorative Justice

2006-08-02T13:18:00.001-05:00

From Operation Rebound and/or Welcome Back--Gist State Jail: Marvin Michael Lane, 112 Oak St., Daisetta, TX 77535 - 936-298-2781message phone. Timothy W. Thomas, 16447 Live Oak Sq. Drive, Porter, TX 77365 -281-429-7906; e-mail: timmy52000@yahoo.com Richard Scott (wife Karen), 13907 Clear Forest Drive, Sugar Land, TX77478 - 281-961-6494.... At a recent Operation Rebound

FROM John W. Harrington, SE TX District Restorative Justice

2006-08-02T13:18:00.000-05:00

The Board of Directors of the Wesley Foundation United Methodist Campus Ministry At Lamar University

2006-08-01T21:28:00.000-05:00

Invite you to a reception honoring Our new director Rev. Joshua Hale And his familyOn Sunday, August 20, 2006 At 3:00 p.m. For further information or directionsPlease call 409-880-7252

Friends, past students and persons who can help me get this info out,

2006-08-01T21:10:00.000-05:00

Take a moment to read this all the way through and pray about this! Young people, please be encouraged to follow your call and respond early...live the life you are called to live (Jer. 29:11).As many of you are beginning to pursue careers, jobs and more education, some of you are beginning to ask about your calling. Yes, some of you are running and ignoring the tug because things seem a bit

Kenneth Tielke, Conference UMMen President

2006-07-11T23:43:00.000-05:00

TO: All men of all churches in the new SOUTHEAST DISTRICT (old BeaumontDistrict)This notice is to inform you of a very important "first time"meeting of the new SOUTHEAST District United Methodist Men. All lay men andclergy are automatically members of the district organization, accordingto the 2004 Book of Discipline. So, you are all invited and encouragedto attend the inaugural meeting of the

South Central Jurisdiction Lay Speaking Ministries Conference

2006-07-10T11:42:00.000-05:00

Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat CenterFriday July 14 – Sunday July 16This second annual meeting of the SCJLSM will be offering three advanced courses: a course on Spiritual Discipline will be taught by Sandy Ziegler, Director of Lay Leadership Development at the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship; the new course, Lay Speakers Teach Adults, will be taught by the author of the

John W. Harrington, SE Texas District Restorative Justice

2006-07-01T11:22:00.000-05:00

ROM John W. Harrington, SE Texas District Restorative JusticeCoordinator~Gist State Jail: Jerry Lee Payne Jr., 318 Azelia Street, Lake Jackson, Texas77566----979-709-0292 Jerad Boutman, 29 FM 2797, Liberty, TX 77575 No Phone Chris Cooper, 5823 Belneath St., Houston, Texas 77033----713731-8109 or 713-364-0356. Please contact or forward this info to someone living close to

FROM Donna Moody, Admn. Asst., Southeast District

2006-06-13T23:44:00.000-05:00

Our beloved friend, Carolyn Hancock, died this morning (6/11). Carolyn is the retired administrative assistant from the former Beaumont District. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 16, 1:00 p.m. at Groves First UMC - 6501 Washington Blvd. The pastor is Rev. Alan Van Hooser and the phone number is 409-962-1076. In lieu of flowers

Job Opening: Administrative Assistant

2006-06-12T12:17:00.000-05:00

Job Opening: Administrative Assistant Full-Time 40 hours per week with benefitsFinancial and Organizational Skills requiredJob Description and Application availableFirst United Methodist Church, 501 N MainVidor, Texas, 77662 769-2878Salary Negotiable

Texas Annual Conference Overview- June / 2006

2006-06-12T11:16:00.000-05:00

Texas Annual Conference Overview- June / 2006by Sis. Gwen May, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference What an awesome example of our great core beliefs of this Texas Annual Conference was demonstrated at the start on our thirty-seventh Annual Session. From Sunday, May28 th through Thursday June 1, 2006 a constant outpour of radical hospitality, passionate worship and faith forming relationships

VBS -Orange

2006-06-07T23:43:00.000-05:00

Salem UMC Orange, Tx.VBS June 12-165:00-7:00 p.m.

Bush, Sirleaf invited to address 2008 General Conference

2006-06-06T22:44:00.000-05:00

Bush, Sirleaf invited to address 2008 General Conference Jun. 5, 2006 News media contact: Linda Green * (615) 7425470* Nashville {329} NOTE: Photographs and related reports, UMNS stories #328 and #330, are available at http://umns.umc.org. TAMPA, Fla. (UMNS) - The Commission on the General Conference is inviting the president of the United States and the president of Liberia - both

2006-06-05T00:29:00.000-05:00

First United Methodist Church- Nederland has an immediate need for a Financial Secretary. This position requires atleast 20 hours a week. Job responsibilities are paying bills, maintaining financial records, prepare monthly statements, submit quarterly taxes, attend monthly meetings and assist with yearly financial audits. Related financial experience required and experience using Shelby Computer

Successful Charity Bar B Que Raised a total of $10,000 for four local charities.

2006-05-09T00:19:00.000-05:00

Successful Charity Bar B Que Fest held by Aldersgate Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Arthur, Texas April 22! Raising a total of $10,000 for four local charities.Aldersgate Trinity United Methodist Church held it’s first annual Charity Bar B Que Fest recently. Four charities were the recipients of the proceeds from the event. Those charities were Community

SEND CAMP REGISTRATIONS TO:

2006-05-08T22:51:00.000-05:00

REV. GREG EDWARDSP.O. BOX 644CHINA, TEXAS 77613IN ORDER TO GET THE $175/CAMPER REGISTRATION FEE, YOUR REGISTRATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 15,2006ALSO PLEASE NOTE, THAT DUE TO THE NEW STATE TESTING, WE ARE ASKING ADULTS TO "CONTRIBUTE" $20 INSTEAD OF $15THIS WILL ALLOW US TO HAVE MORE PROGRAM MONEY FOR THE CAMPERS!!!DON'T FORGET THE" REQUIRED" COUNSELOR ORIENTATION & SAFE SANCTUARYTRAINING

The First UMC of Port Arthur will have a "Back to School Luncheon"

2006-05-08T22:44:00.000-05:00

on Wednesday May 17 at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to this Annual Benefit for the United Board of Missions in Port Arthur. The lunch is free, but bring your checkbook for the UBM! The money purchases school supplies for children who are unable to afford them. One of the Administrators at UBM will speak. Thanks, Rev. Donna B. Brown.

GET READY FOR DISTRICT YOUTH MONTH

2006-05-08T22:34:00.000-05:00

(ACTUALLY, IT’S NOT SO MUCH AN ENTIRE MONTH AS IT IS EVERY SUNDAY IN THE MONTH. WELL, THAT’S NOT EXACTLY TRUE, EITHER SINCE ONE OF THE THOSE DAYS IS A SATURDAY, NOT A SUNDAY. BUT THE REST OF THEM ARE SUNDAYS. I PROMISE... MAYBE YOU SHOULD JUST READ THE FLYER. THANKS! MGT.)....more >>>

Beaumont District Camp

2006-04-25T22:42:00.000-05:00

Beaumont District CampJune 26-30, 2006Camp Counselor training is REQUIRED for all counselors. To make this more convenient, we are providing TWO training events.Please give this information to your counselors so that they can attend ONE of these training events. Saturday, May 20 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Wesley UMC 3810 N. Major Drive Beaumont------------------

A Christ-centered recovery program

2006-04-25T21:58:00.000-05:00

Dear Pastor,In an effort to reach out to those in our communities who struggle with addiction, we are offering a Christ-centered recovery program, meeting at our church on Tuesdays at 6:30PM, beginning May 2. "The Most Excellent Way" was started in 1988 and has had much success around the country. The program includes the best features of Alcoholics / Narcotics Anonymous with a Christian emphasis

Congregational Disaster Preparedness Seminar

2006-04-24T19:51:00.000-05:00

READY GOLDEN TRIANGLE!Learn, Make, Train...SATURDAY, MAY 20th, 9 AM - NoonFIRST USMC, BEAUMONT PRESENTSCongregational Disaster Preparedness Seminar Family PreparednessDisaster can strike without warning. Yet, many do not know how to protect themselves, their families, or their neighbors.Take action. Learn how to plan for and be trained to respond to a disaster, natural or man-made. Join

DCYM meeting on Sunday, April 30 at St. Paul's, Port Arthur

2006-04-13T22:36:00.000-05:00

Please mark your calendars for our next DCYM meeting on Sunday, April 30 at St. Paul's, Port Arthur from 2-4pm. This is a very important meeting as we plan our summer and prepare for upcoming changes that will greatly affect the Conference and District Youth structures.Please bring your adult and youth leaders to this very important session.

Aldersgate Trinity’s Charity

2006-04-05T20:31:00.000-05:00

Celebrity Chef James Brown of KFDM will be cooking up some tasty BBQ to serve at Aldersgate Trinity’s Charity BBQ scheduled for 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on April 22 in the church parking lot, 3600 Memorial Blvd in Port Arthur. While dining at the church, guests can enjoy the fabulous music of “Second Wind.”This great band plays Sundays at the church, and they perform in other areas throughout the

From John W. Harrington, Restorative Justice Coordinator--Beaumont

2006-04-03T22:23:00.000-05:00

Folks released from incarceration asking to be contacted by a localarea church.Gatesville Womens Unit: Lonis Etta Wilson, 4710 Galveston Street, Beaumont,TX 77705--409-892-1584 Attended AATDCJ: Robbie Swisher, 6610 Wedgewood, Beaumont, Texas77706--409-866-0487Richard Francis Sr., 47690 Hartel, Beaumont, TX 77705

From Angela Baker

2006-04-03T20:31:00.000-05:00

RAISE REPORT Hurricane Rita Recovery Efforts Southeast Texas It’s been 6

Small Membership Churches Banquet

2006-04-03T20:24:00.000-05:00

The Conference Commission on Small Membership Churches will host itsannual banquet on Monday, Math 29, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. We will gatherin the Fellowship Hall at First UMC, 1320 Main Street, Houston. Ourspeaker will be Dr. Karen Dorris, who will be the new director of the Officeof Congregational Excellence. Award presentations will be made forSmall Membership Church of the Year, Small

EARLY RESPONDER Training

2006-03-17T13:30:00.000-06:00

EARLY RESPONDER Training will be offered on April 1st & 2nd for those who would like to be certified by UMCOR to go into a disaster area to make home and churches SAFE, SANITARY and SECURE. Classes will be at Woodlands UMC on April 1st 9 AM - 3 PM and at Summit UMC in Marshall on April 2nd 2 - 8 PM. Cost is $15, which includes a T-shirt, badge & meal.

‘Exemplary Youth ministry’ event set for April

2006-03-14T20:52:00.000-06:00

A South Central Jurisdictional training event for youth ministers/directors, pastors and others who lead youth ministries is coming up April 27-29 at Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center in Fayetteville. “Spirit of Youth Ministry: Exemplary Youth Ministry” will explore how congregations can establish faith as a vital

Family Advocates for the Victims of Hurricane Rita

2006-03-09T20:15:00.000-06:00

TRAINING SUNDAY MARCH 26 1:00-6:00 UNITED METHODIST HOLY TEMPLE PORT ARTHUR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED As Family Advocates for the Victims of Hurricane Rita It’s been almost 5 months since Hurricane Rita devastated Southeast Texas. Although some things have returned to normal, there are many, many families still

EAST TEXAS NEEDS YOU!

2006-03-09T20:12:00.000-06:00

You know the saying, 'Can't see the forest through the trees!' Well, we need to start seeing the houses through the trees. Teams are needed to clear trees from roads and driveways, stack logs and prepare the area so residents can get in and out of their neighborhoods. This will allow the electricity to be restored and Insurance adjustors to begin their jobs. Please call the Disaster Response

2006-03-09T20:07:00.000-06:00

Disaster Preparedness Seminars are being offered through InterFaith Ministries of Houston. These seminars will prepare your church and family for any kind of natural or man made disaster. Only one training is necessary. You will receive a manual and information that will make your Hurricane season less stressful! Contact Jessica Starkschall (713-533-4904) at jstarkschall@imgh.org for

Kathie Mann, Director, Partners In Mission

2006-03-03T22:05:00.000-06:00

This is an invitation to a workshop designed for clergy, lay ministers,and faith-based volunteers dealing with hurricane victims.The topic is: "Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Houston'sHurricane-Impacted Residents: The Role of the Faith Community." $20includes materials and meals, as well as CEU's for clergy.You may register for the workshop on-line at www.mhahouston.org or contact

Kathie Mann, Director, Partners In Mission

2006-03-03T22:03:00.000-06:00

Short term VOLUNTEERS are needed in the Rita Recovery area! Anyone willing to spend a week or longer with any of the followinggifts:- Construction knowledge enough to be able to oversee a team on a site. - People who can assess the construction needs of a damaged house andprepare the paper work correctly for the Construction Supervisor- Host/hostess who can greet teams and help them with basic

UNW Officers and Calendar for 2006

2006-01-30T22:54:00.000-06:00

OFFICERSPresident - Elizabeth PitmanVice President - Vicki CrainerSecretary - Ethelyn BlackmanTreasurer - Sybil BakerSecretary of Program Resources - Annette MitchelleChair of Committee on Nominations - Evelyn DuncanCommunications Coordinator - Valerie MarshMission Coordinator of Spiritual Growth - Anna Lee RubyMission Coordinator of Social Action - Thomasene ThomasMission Coordinator of

Safe Sanctuary Training at St. Paul UMC

2006-01-19T00:10:00.000-06:00

Safe Sanctuary Training at St. Paul UMC is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This 3-hour training, conducted by Robert Arnold – Beaumont District Trainer, coupled with a background check and reference check, must be completed for all persons desiring to work with children and youth, including Youth Council Leaders, VBS and Church School Teachers, all current church

Newly released for different units from John W. Harrington

2006-01-04T22:52:00.000-06:00

Newly released for different units from John W. Harrington Restorative Justice Coordinator Beaumont DistrictGist State Jail Welcome Back and or Operation ReboundFloyd Struckmeyer, 23415 Honeybee Lane, New Caney, TX 77357 ph. 281354 2109Juan Gabriel Ramirez, 1505 Mesquite, Houston, TX 77093 ph. 832 524 3308Kieth Lee Bell, 1504 N. Winfree, Dayton, TX 77535 ph. 936 258 0166Earl M. Malveaux, 1643

Boxes of Candles for gifts

2006-01-04T22:46:00.000-06:00

The Wesley United Methodist Church of Beaumont has boxes of candles, that were used for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, that they would like to give to a church who could use them. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Haskins or Melana Hearn at Wesley, Beaumont. That number is 409-892-7733.Blessings,Donna

Wanted Part-Time Youth Director and Choir Director

2005-12-14T23:43:00.000-06:00

The Groves First UMC (Near Beaumont) has openings for a part-time YouthDirector and Choir Director. We also have a choir scholarship for atalented college student! Please mail or e-mail resumes to GrovesFUMC, PO757, Groves, TX 77619.

CONTACT INFORMATION - Katrina Evacuees -

2005-12-10T11:44:00.000-06:00

Ru Camp - 713-385-1919 Family Advocate Supervisor ruama@gracecommunityservices.org Director of Disaster Response Kathie Mann 713-521-9383 texaspim@methodists.net 5215 Main St. Houston, Tx. 77002

CONTACT INFORMATION - Rita Evacuees

2005-12-10T11:41:00.000-06:00

Katie Beran 409-225-3136Volunteer Coordinator jkberan@direcway.com Joe Beran 409-225-3135Construction Supervisor jkberan@direcway.comAngela Baker 409-225-4380 Family Advocates Supervisor praypatpers@yahoo.com

SCORE®

2005-12-02T18:55:00.000-06:00

To All Not-for-Profits; Faith-Based Organizations; For-Profit Small Businesses; Social Services Agencies; & Churches“How to Build or Recover a For-Profit Business & a Not-For-Profit & How to Write a Business Plan” Wednesday, December 7, 2005,1:30 p.m. till 3:30 p.m.John Gray Center, Lamar Beaumont campus...more>

Youth Director Position at First United Methodist Church, Vidor

2005-12-02T18:48:00.000-06:00

Youth Director Position at First United Methodist Church, Vidor, TexasApplications are now being accepted for position of Youth Director. Job description will be available in church office at 501 N. Main St. Deadline for turning the applications in is Monday, December 12 th. Position starts on January 1, 2006.If you have any questions, please contact the church at 409-769-2878.HEALTH CLINIC

HEALTH CLINIC

2005-12-02T18:47:00.000-06:00

Shots will be available on Monday, December 5th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for flu, pneumonia, hepatitis a, and tetanus shots. Seniors (65 & up) and youth (up to 18 yrs.) are free. St. Paul UMC, 821 Texas Avenue -P.O. Box 1407 Port Arthur, Texas 77641, phone 409 985.9977

CALL CENTER MOVED TO BEAUMONT:

2005-11-22T23:52:00.000-06:00

CALL CENTER MOVED TO BEAUMONT: The Disaster Recovery Call Center has been moved to Wesley UMC in Beaumont. The phone number for local calls is 409-892-0140. The 877 number will be up and running soon at the Call Center. Please call for information not only for volunteer team scheduling but also for debris removal from homes.

DISASTER RECOVERY TEAM TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE:

2005-11-22T23:51:00.000-06:00

DISASTER RECOVERY TEAM TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE:The Disaster Recovery Team is hard at work organizing projects, sites, caseworker training and handling phones at the Call Center. If a group in your church is looking for an opportunity to serve, workers are desperately needed in East Texas. Trees are still on houses and roads.Please bring your chain saws if you want to cut trees. Others on the team

Port Arthur Area Thanksgiving Feast

2005-11-16T00:51:00.000-06:00

Port Arthur Area Thanksgiving Feast - You are invited on Sunday, Nov. 27 th Friendswood UMC , Friendswood Community Church , Joe's Barbeque Company, and St. Paul UMC join together to celebrate our first Port Arthur Area Thanksgiving Feast on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 821 Texas Avenue. The feast begins at 1:00 pm and continues through 3:00 pm. Let us come together during this time of

Family Advocate training

2005-11-15T23:54:00.000-06:00

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED It’s been almost 2 months since Hurricane Rita devastated Southeast Texas. And although some things have returned to normal, there are many, many families still suffering. Partners in Mission is in the process of training Family Advocates to assist these families. The Christian Family Advocate is a special person acting out of a deep faith whose role is to enable/empower

Our scheduled DCYM MISSION DAY November 13

2005-11-02T20:59:00.000-06:00

DCYM MISSION DAY November 13Due to the devastation of Rita the Beaumont District Youth are joining with Partners in Mission to do Hurricane clean-up in Mid- and South- Jefferson County, and at the Wesley Foundation at Lamar UniversityOur scheduled DCYM meeting on November 13 will be as follows:2:00 pm Meet at FUMC Port Neches for a short devotional and work site information!2:30 pm Divide into

China UMC is currently seeking a youth director

2005-10-31T23:43:00.000-06:00

China UMC is currently seeking a youth director. The hours are flexible, must be college age (at least 18), will have adults helping to supervise youth. For more information, contact Betty Edwards at 409-550-8409.

Training for Volunteer Case Managers

2005-10-31T23:17:00.000-06:00

I want to remind you that Partners in Mission will hold a training for volunteer case managers on Wednesday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont. Wesley UMC is located at 3810 Major Drive in Beaumont (Corner of Major and Folsom).This training will be conducted by staff from UMCOR and will equip volunteers from our congregations and organizations

Clay Whitaker

2005-10-26T11:34:00.000-05:00

Greetings to our wonderful district pastors in the name of Christ, adn blessings as the Lord helps us in recovering from Hurricane Rita. I wanted you to be aware of some response efforts and developments presently taking place in our region. 1. Our Conference has hired two marvelous people, Rev. Joe and Katie Beran, who will serve as on-site coordinators and resource persons for all

2005-09-19T23:22:00.000-05:00

"Everyone is invited to participte in the Charity Bar B Q Fest being held at Aldersgate Trinity UMC on Oct. 15th. 10am-2pm. The tickets are now for sale. We are asking a donation of $7 per ticket. All proceeds will be donated to 4 area charities by the church. The charities recieving these funds are: Savlation Army, United Board of MIssions, Port Cities Missions and Community Care. There will

Greetings in the name of our Lord from Clay Whitaker!

2005-09-18T15:22:00.000-05:00

Greetings in the name of our Lord from Clay Whitaker!I spoke today with Rev. Gerald Richardson who works out of the Louisiana Conference office and is playing a major role in coordinating relief efforts for Methodists. He informed me of 4 locations that are ready for teams right away. They are as follows: Rev. James Mitchell 985-626-3307 (St. Timothy’s UMC, Mandeville) or985-624-6158 (home).

2005-09-14T00:06:00.000-05:00

Why We Need To Raise $1 Million Dollars for Hurricane Katrina Relief and Recovery "Be not weary in well-doing . . ." Galatians 6:9 KJVPraise God that United Methodists in the Texas Annual Conference have responded with such radical hospitality to our neighbors from Louisiana who are our guests as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Praise God also for your extragavant generosity as we are seeking to

FROM NANCY HINSHAW, Area Provost's Office

2005-09-14T00:05:00.000-05:00

The Called Session of Annual Conference is scheduled for November 19 atLakeview Conference Center. Registration will be at 9:00 am and thesession will begin at 10:00 am. At that time, the Strategic Planning Teamwill present its proposal for consideration. Box lunches will beprovided following the close of the session. All members and guests who will attend are asked to register byNOVEMBER 7 in

Risograph for Sale

2005-09-13T15:51:00.000-05:00

The BayVue UMC has a color risograph for sale. They are asking for the best offer but could not take less than $300. For more information about the risograph and its capabilities, you may call Rev. Mark Pedersen at (409) 684-6678.

Kathie Mann - Director Partners In Mission

2005-09-13T13:23:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends, The City is making huge strides in placing our guests from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Reliant Complex into homes and apartments. The goal is to move them out quickly and help them resettle. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us, as we welcome them into our communities and churches. Because we had originally scheduled the week of September 14-

The Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry at Lamar University is celebrating over fifty years of service

2005-09-12T08:51:00.000-05:00

The Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry at Lamar University is celebrating over fifty years of service to Lamar Students, Staff, and Faculty. The Wesley Foundation on the campus of Lamar University is holding a celebration called “Experience the Wesley” to recognize a great past and a great future. It begins with an “open house” event on Sunday afternoon, September 25th, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.

The New Plan!!!!!

2005-09-12T08:46:00.000-05:00

The New Plan!!!!!Public officials and private officials have met and developed a new plan to care for the overflow from the Astrodome.Displaced citizens will be referred now to the George R. Brown Convention Center and The HP Center. Our feeding ministry will remain basically as I outlined in yesterday’s letter. We still need a million dollars. We still need food service volunteers beginning

An Episcopal Letter to the Texas Annual Conference Churches

2005-09-03T23:56:00.000-05:00

An Episcopal Letter to the Texas Annual Conference ChurchesSunday MorningSeptember 4, 2005Dear United Methodist Brothers and Sisters,Resurrection Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I write to all of you this day to tell you that truly we “have seen the Lord” in caring for our sisters and brothers of New Orleans. A friend commented to me earlier this week, “It is in times like this

John W. Harrington, Beaumont District RJM Coordinator

2005-09-02T21:28:00.000-05:00

Demitri Lee Davis, #1301934, Larry Gist State Jail, 3295 FM 3514,Beaumont, TX 77705.... Release Date Oct. 3, 2005 after released 409832 8348 or 615 Campus St., Beaumont, TX 77701 He needs job placement aid.JerMal Williams Sr., 20515 Aldine Westfield #97, Humble, TX 77338 713 991 4279 needs job, trained as a Custodial Technician--Before releasedcan be reached at: JerMal Williams Sr., Larry

How is your church helping?

2005-09-02T21:18:00.000-05:00

United Methodist Churches across the Texas Annual Conference are doing their part in aiding the victims of Hurricane Katrina. If your church is an official Red Cross Shelter, we want to add it to our growing list. If your church has news or photos about the work being done in your area, we want to share it on our Church Response Efforts page. Send your submissions to: david.mckay@txcumc.org

Clay Whitaker - Here's an urgent update on needs.

2005-09-02T17:31:00.000-05:00

Greetings in the name of Christ. Here's an urgent update on needs.First, many thanks to those who have so quickly responded by bringing bottled water to Vidor. Two deliveries will be made. The first load leaves early Saturday morning for Baton Rouge. The second goes Sunday afternoon and will be taken by our D.S., Dr. Richard Burnham, and me. He felt it important, since we are in this for the

Pastoral Care Opportunity

2005-09-02T17:11:00.000-05:00

For pastors who want to offer pastoral care to those dfisplaced byKatrina, please note the following:There will be an organizational meeting at Innerfaith Ministries(Montrose at Westheimer) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. this Tuesday, September 6. Training will be offered Thursday afternoon; the site is to be determined.For additional information, contact Rev. David Meeker-Williams at713-521-9383.

Bishop Huie recalls hurricanes, calls for helping hands

2005-09-02T15:27:00.000-05:00

Growing up on a farm in the coastal bend area of Texas, hurricanes were a part of life. My father kept a sharp eye on the weather in the Gulf of Mexico throughout harvest season. A hurricane at that time could mean no crop at all. I remember my first big hurricane. Carla hit the coastal area of Texas in 1961, when I was a freshman in high school. It was only a category 3 storm, but it brought

2005-09-02T14:01:00.000-05:00

Hygiene Kits needed immediately Written: 9/1/2005 One of the many ways the Houston faith community is responding to Hurricane Katrina is through Operation Compassion, an interfaith undertaking to meet the immediate needs of refugees. In addition to serving approximately 75,000 meals daily, Operation Compassion will provide a personal hygiene bag to each of the 25,000 people expected

Update on Operation Compassion (Revised)

2005-09-02T14:00:00.000-05:00

Update on Operation Compassion (Revised) The leaders of the faith communities learned this morning that we need to plan for significant modifications to Operation Compassion. We still need money and we still need people, but the deployment will be changing. As you may already know, the Fire Marshall has declared that 12,000 is the maximum capacity for the Astrodome. Public officials also

There is an urgent need for bottled water

2005-09-02T13:56:00.000-05:00

There is an urgent need for bottled water. These victims are desperate for clean, drinking water. Please bring what you can to Vidor U.M.C. by 8 p.m. on Friday, September 2nd. This water will be delivered to Baton Rouge on Saturday morning.If you have any questions, you can call the Vidor church. If you see that you will be later than 8 p.m., please let the church know or call Rev. Clay Whitaker

Subject: Jobs - Hurricane Clean Up - $10/hr

2005-09-02T13:53:00.000-05:00

Subject: Jobs - Hurricane Clean Up - $10/hr Construction company hiring 1000 people to help with hurricane clean up.$10/hr, 80-90 hrs weekly, food, lodging, transportation to area. Start immediately, could go on for 1-2 yrs. Anyone interested can call directly to LVI Svcs, 713-991-0480, 10500 Telephone Rd. Nora VasquezWeatherford Int'lPayroll DepartmentPh: (713) 693-4745Fax:(713) 693-

Katrina destroys Gulfside Assembly

2005-09-01T14:07:00.000-05:00

Katrina destroys Gulfside Assembly Written: 9/1/2005 5:52:46 PM Katrina destroys Gulfside Assembly So many of us have been so concerned about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Gulfside Assembly. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has confirmed what aerial photos indicate: There is little but rubble left at Gulfside. An aerial view, located by staff of CIM (GBGM unit

Bishop cancels Clergy Gathering

2005-09-01T14:03:00.000-05:00

Bishop cancels Clergy Gathering Written: 9/1/2005 5:56:56 PM Bishop Huie has cancelled the Clergy Gathering planned for September 19-21 at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center. In lieu of going to Lakeview, the Bishop is asking clergy to come to Houston and help in relief efforts by serving meals and working in shelters. More information will be forthcoming.

Job Opening: Choir Director

2005-08-07T09:07:00.000-05:00

Job Opening: Choir Director Wednesday nights - practice--6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday mornings - worship--10:00 a.m to 12 noon For further information, please contact First United Methodist Church at 985-5581. Office hours are 9 a.m.-Noon ( Mon., Tues., Thurs.) 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Wed.)

Rev. Chuck Huffman

2005-03-11T12:18:00.001-06:00

The United Methodist Temple in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a full-time Youth Director to lead and expand a comprehensive ministry to youth (6th grade - college age). The Temple is a growing 850 member church family, averaging 325 in worship, with both contemporary and traditional worship services, and with an active youth group now averaging 40-45 in attendance. We are looking for a person who is

Rev. Chuck Huffman

2005-03-11T12:18:00.000-06:00

Flood Buckets Needed

2004-11-29T19:07:00.000-06:00

If you or your church has any Flood Buckets made up and ready to be shipped to the UMCOR Depot, please contact Rev. Ric Walters, Houston Southwest District Disaster Response Coordinator. Flooding in Wharton County, part of which lies within our Annual Conference, has forced many from their homes. More flooding is expected in Wharton County and areas north of Wharton County will affect other