December 7, 2006

Central E-Link

Weekly Newsletter of the Central Texas Conference

Welcome! This is the conference’s weekly update to church leaders — lay and clergy — for Carolyn@ctcumc.org by 12 noon Wednesday in order to be e-mailed on Thursday. Articles should be brief and include 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

Near-Time Items

Alert:

E-Link schedule — The E-Link will be circulated on Dec. 14 and 21. There will be no E-Link on Dec. 28. This means any information that needs to be shared with E-Link recipients should be e-mailed by the mornings of Dec. 13 and 20, respectively.

Annual / General Conferences — Deadline dates and guidelines for submitting resolutions to the 2007 Annual Conference and the 2008 General Conference are included in the Dec. 15^th Central Link newspaper. They will also be on the conference website next week. The dates are rapidly approaching, so please be mindful on the deadlines.

Important dates for local churches — Church leaders will want to keep the following end-of-year dates in mind:

Dec. 22 Last day to mail apportioned funds

Jan. 8 Last day to hand deliver apportioned funds to Conference Center

Jan. 16 Last day to checkout (help will be available)

Jan. 10 DS close out

CTCYM — Group registrations are due tomorrow Dec. 8. The fee is $100 per group and is non-refundable. Registration will be cancelled if a group leader, another adult, and a youth do not attend Group Training on Jan. 20. Please mark these important dates on your calendars.

Central Texas SOJOURNERS (campers) event deadline — The SOJOURNERS will have a Christmas dinner at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at First Burleson. Food will be served at 11:30 am. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations are required – please call 817.556.0205 or email radde@htcomp.net. It is not necessary to make new reservations if you did so at Corsicana. Otherwise, please let the Wagonmaster know by today, Dec. 7, so the cook will know to prepare a plate for you. Thanks! The next camp out will be Jan. 8-15 at Serendipity RV Resort in Palacios, TX. For more information, call 817-556-0205 or email radde@htcomp.net.

December mission trip opportunity — A mission team from New World UMC will be working in the Lake Charles, LA, area Dec. 17-23. Additional team members are needed to roof and sheetrock homes affected by Hurricane Rita. The cost of the trip is $50. If you would like to join this team, please contact Adam Hankins at adam.c.hankins@us.pwc.com or 979-574-3646.

Discover the Ancient Streets of Bethlehem — On Saturday, Dec. 9, from 5 to 9 p.m., Granbury First UMC will recreate a Bethlehem street scene to celebrate the Christmas season. Journey To Bethlehem will feature more than 20 storefronts or business establishments that may have been in Bethlehem on the eve of Jesus Christ’s birth. Costumed townspeople, craftspeople and vendors will welcome visitors, inviting them to participate in the town’s many activities and encouraging them to see the live nativity. A special highlight this year is the entertainment for all ages at the children’s tent. Every 30 minutes an original play, “The Birth of Jesus — Yeah,” will be performed by child actors and puppeteers. They will also perform “The Friendly Beast,” a story of Jesus’ birth as told by donkeys and sheep, which is based on the legend that animals spoke at midnight on the eve of Christ’s birth. Nationally-known storyteller and ventriloquist Nancy Burks Worcester will headline the show. This unique, family-friendly event is Granbury First’s Christmas gift to the community. Attendance is free and open to the public. For information, contact the church office at 817-573-5573.

Perkins Nine Lessons & Carols — The annual Christmas Worship Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held at 4 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in Perkins Chapel on the campus of Southern Methodist University. This service has a tradition going back more than four decades and signals the beginning of the Christmas season for many in the SMU community as well as for friends of SMU throughout the area. Admission is free. Parking will be available on Bishop Boulevard or in the parking garage beneath the Meadows Museum. For more information contact Michael Hawn at 214-768-2502 or mhawn@smu.edu.

Handel’s Messiah at Arlington Heights — Arlington Heights UMC’s Chancel Choir will present George Frederick Handel’s “Messiah” at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the church sanctuary. The 90-voice choir will be accompanied by Alice Walker at the harpsichord and a Chamber Orchestra made up of professional musicians from the Metroplex. This outstanding presentation will be conducted by Dr. Stephen Simons. For more details, call the church office at 817-737-3161.

Handel’s Messiah at First UMC Keller — The Messiah Choir and Orchestra are coming together to praise the newborn Christ with a resounding “Hallelujah!” Don’t miss the opportunity to worship and enjoy the many talented musicians as First UMC Keller (1025 Johnson Road, Keller, 76248) offers the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah! The Messiah will be presented Dec. 10 at the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. services. Regular contemporary worship at 9:30 a.m. For more details, call 817-431-1332.

A Glen Lake Christmas — Join the Glen Lake folks from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening Dec. 11-14 for a “drive through celebration.” Enjoy the beauty of lights. Celebrate the birth of Christ. Visit with Santa. You will also have a chance to stop by the new Ellis Education Center for cookies and cocoa. For more details, visit www.glenlake.org/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=1767&EXPAND=1767.

Christian Educators Fellowship — CEF will meet at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the Metropolitan Board of Mission (2601 Clover Lane, Fort Worth) with Fort Worth District Lay Speaker chair Terry Meyer as special guest. Terry will be talking about the Lay Speaker program and how CEFs can utilize these resource persons in our Christian education programming. Bring your own sack lunch.

Prayer Labyrinth for Advent and preparation for General Conference — It’s never too early to be in prayer! In this Advent season, a time of preparation, please join in prayer for our families, for our world, and for the church, including prayers for our UM General Conference which will be held in Fort Worth in the Spring of 2008. All are invited to Wesley Hall of First UMC Fort Worth (800 W. 5^th St.,) between 9 a.m. and noon Tuesday, Dec. 12. There will be a prayer labyrinth out to help you slow down, let go of some of the busy-ness, and perhaps become more open and awake to God's priorities for the season.

It is also a time when we will be holding General Conference in prayer. Although the 10 day "event" we call General Conference will be held over a year from now, it is not too early to start praying. General Conference is much more than just an event where issues and legislation are considered. General Conference is about the church as a Spirit-filled community, as the Body of Christ. If we, "a people called Methodists," are to do General Conference as "Holy Conferencing," we need to be grounded and centered in prayer. If we are to be truly open and awake to God's priorities, we need regularly to suspend our own agendas. Through ongoing, prayerful rhythms (intentionally focusing and giving our attention to God), we can discover that revival and spiritual deepening are indeed happening within us and all around us. Grace and peace to you this Holiday Season — from Len Delony, co-chair, 2008 General Conference Prayer Ministries Team

News

New intern program associate director at Perkins

Perkins School of Theology at SMU announces the appointment of a new intern program colleague. Barry E. Hughes, an ordained elder in the Louisiana Annual Conference, joins Perkins School of Theology as associate director of the intern program effective Feb. 1. Hughes currently serves as senior pastor of Asbury UMC in Bossier City, LA.

G.I. dies in Iraq

Prayers and deepest sympathy are being extended to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Cpl. Craig Led some who was killed in Iraq on Saturday, Nov. 25. Services are pending with Davis Morris Funeral Home, Brownwood. Craig was a member of First UMC Early and a 2000 graduate of Brownwood High School. He would have turned 25 on Dec. 4. Please remember in prayer his wife Megan & 2 year old son Caleb and his family. His grandparents, Richard and Joan Smith, are also members of First Early.

UMPIP adoption agreements for clergy (repeat)

Most every local church has received a communication from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits containing an Adoption Agreement for the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) for clergy. Prior to January 2007, UMPIP will have been known as PIP to our clergy. Many clergy voluntarily have money withheld from their monthly salary which is then contributed to PIP. The Adoption Agreement your local church has received should be completed and returned as directed. Doing so simply enables any eligible clergy serving your church today or in the future to participate in UMPIP without interruption at a time of appointment change. It will also simplify record keeping during the transitional name change phase.

Events-Opportunities

Promise Singers from Aldersgate
Everyone is invited to come hear the "Promise Singers" from Aldersgate Enrichment Center at 2p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at Forest Hill UMC (6401 Hartman Rd., Fort Worth 76119 / Corner of Hartman and I-20). This is a great group of people and you will receive a blessing when you hear them. Come enjoy and bring a friend.

Lay Speaker annual training

The 4th Annual Lay Speaker Event will be held Feb. 23-24-25 at Glen Lake Camp. Please announce this event in your local churches and let your congregations know that this event is open to anyone who would like to become a lay speaker, recertify as a lay speaker, or begin the process of certified lay ministry. This information is also available at every church office and through the districts.

Singles New Year's Eve Celebration hosted by UMC Singles - Tarrant Area
UMC Singles - Tarrant Area is hosting a big New Year's Eve 2007 Celebration! Join us for fun, food, live music and dancing. Plan now to bring your whole singles group or Sunday school class. The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at Glen Garden Country Club (2916 Glen Garden Dr., Fort Worth). This is a great opportunity to ring in the New Year with UM singles from all over the Tarrant area! Attire will be "dress casual" to "formal." It's a complete celebration package with your choice of meals — a seated dinner only, the midnight breakfast buffet only, or have both dinner and breakfast. All package prices are very inexpensive. To receive a flyer with details by email, contact Michael Anderson at mpacpatx@yahoo.com, or phone Kay Bebermeyer at 817-239-9473 for more information about the event.

2007 conference-wide medical mission trip to Africa

Next year there will be a CTC medical mission trip to Africa to work with the Zimbabwe Orphans Endeavor. ZOE began as a feeding program for AIDS orphans and has begun to branch out, both in the area it covers and in its ministries. The tentative dates are Sat. Sept. 15 - Sat. Sept. 29; however, dates may need to be adjusted according to flight plans. The trip will be to either Zimbabwe or to Zambia, depending upon where we can most easily take supplies and where we can be the most help. Space is limited, and we will need both medical and non-medical personnel. We will go to schools where ZOE is assisting AIDS orphans to provide medical care for the children. The non-medical team members can assist with triage, intake, and also do some VBS-style activities with the children at the school. We will also include a trip to Victoria Falls at the end of the project. The cost will be approximately $3,500 per person. As a team, we will also need to make a commitment to either raise funds for or receive donations for approximately $6,000 in medical supplies that we will ship ahead of us. (This will be a great way to get your churches and/or hospitals involved.) The goal is to take a committed group from several churches to do important work for African AIDS orphans and then come back and tell their churches the story. This is where much of the “mission” begins! The hope is that the local churches represented by the team will then be inspired to continue supporting ZOE’s efforts to serve those affected by the AIDS pandemic in Africa. We will have an initial meeting in January or February to get the ball rolling. The first thing we will need to do, however, will be to complete the application that is required by ZOE. Please go to the ZOE website, www.zoeministry.org <http://www.zoeministry.org/> , to download a “mission trip application form” (there is a link at the top of the webpage). Look it over, and if you would like to join the team, please send the application to Jennifer Coggins, director of humanitarian services, at 464 Bailey Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Please call or e-mail with any questions or concerns: 817-877-5222, 800-460-8622, jennifer@ctcumc.org.

January Marriage Retreat - An Opportunity for Good Marriages to Grow Better
Katie Long and the Central Texas Conference Marriage Ministries Council brings this program Jan. 19-21 at Glen Lake. Marriages often operate with an unspoken understanding, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So this key relationship, which is foundational to other family relationships, often goes unsupported and untended, sometimes until a point of crisis is reached. There will be couples sessions addressing important aspects of strengthening marriages, time for reflection and opportunities to be alone together. The retreat begins at 7 p.m. Friday and closes with a Holy Communion and Covenant Service Sunday morning. Speakers have been selected for their expertise.

This weekend is designed for couples in all ages and stages of marriage. Cost is $230 with lodging in the Hunt-Francis Marriage Center and all meals at Glen Lake. Cost is $95 for sessions, lunches Saturday dinner, if couples stay in other lodging in Glen Rose. For a registration brochure, which has information on the speakers, go to http://ctsite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=994 or contact Long at katie.long@yahoo.com.

Donations are needed for SEARCH (repeat)

SEARCH, a non-profit organization in Fort Worth that provides emergency assistance to needy families, seeks donations for 50 Somali Bantu families who have relocated to east Fort Worth. Larger size diapers are especially needed right now for older babies. Other items requested are: 10 beds, 5 tables and chairs, 5 TV’s, 5 computers, 5 sofas, 5 baby beds, food, microwaves, baby items, children’s coats, blankets, spreads, hygiene products, & laundry detergent. These items will assist the refugee families on their way to self-sufficiency. For information regarding where and when you may deliver donations or for more information about ways you can help these and other families supported by SEARCH, please contact SEARCH director Sharon Armstrong at 817-531-2211.

Time Apart (repeat)

The Clergy Time Apart for 2007 is scheduled for Jan. 23-24 at Summers Mill Retreat & Conference Center in Salado. Bishop Will Willimon will be the keynote speaker, leading two sessions on Tuesday, one session on Wednesday morning, and preaching at the closing worship service. In addition, there will be workshops by various conference clergy and “open space” on Tuesday evening to share your funniest story of ministry. The deadline for registration is Jan. 5. Please visit the conference website at www.ctcumc.org for a brochure and registration form. There are 92 places of accommodation at Summers Mill with overflow accommodation arrangements at nearby hotels including a new Holiday Inn Express. PLEASE DO NOT CALL SUMMERS MILL! They are not able to take reservations! Please MAIL your registrations to the Conference Office. If you have questions you may call Susan Briles 817-877-5222. Ginger Bassford & Melissa Nichols are organizing this event.

McKinney retirement reception

After 36 years of ministry in the UMC, Eric McKinney will be retiring Dec. 31. All who wish to honor Eric and Rosemary McKinney are invited to a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at First UMC Georgetown where Eric currently serves as senior pastor. A program that celebrates his ministry and many accomplishments will begin at 4:30 p.m. For further details, contact the church office at 512-863-2370 or corlee@fumcgt.org.

Joy Ringers at University UMC
The Joy Ringers from University UMC, conducted by minister of music Frank Shoyer, and The Murray Handbell Choir of Arlington Heights UMC, conducted by minister of music Alice Walker, are combining to present “Bells At Christmastide,” a Christmas handbell concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 in the sanctuary of Arlington Heights UMC (4200 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, 76107).

Noon concerts at Arlington Heights
The Music Ministry of Arlington Heights UMC (4200 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth 76107) extends an open invitation to their Noon Concert of Christmas Music at noon Wednesday, Dec. 20, in the church’s beautiful atrium. The songs of Christmas will fill the air. Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of beautiful Christmas music presented by a variety of fine musicians. Beverages will be provided. There is no charge to attend the concert. For added information call the church office at 817-737-3161.

New partnership with Lake Charles Disaster Recovery Station (repeat)

The Executive Leadership Team approved at their meeting Oct. 24 a partnership between the Central Texas Conference and the Lake Charles Station, one of six work stations that are part of the Louisiana UM Disaster Recovery Ministry. Through this partnership, we have the unique opportunity to support hurricane recovery efforts in southwest Louisiana, an area devastated by Hurricane Rita. The Louisiana Conference and UMCOR continue to serve more than 3,000 families in the Lake Charles area that still need vital repairs to their homes. In addition to providing volunteer support for rebuilding efforts, the relationship will also allow CTC churches to establish church partnerships with local congregations in the area and to provide prayer support as well as financial support. More information will come soon regarding ways that your congregation can get involved in this important ministry. Please contact Jennifer Coggins, Director of Humanitarian Services, with pertinent questions.

Continued rebuilding opportunities in Cross Plains

Volunteers are still needed at this time for rebuilding efforts in Cross Plains. A gentleman from Stephenville is working on a few homes there, and has requested SKILLED workers to install sheetrock and siding. Please help spread the word about this continue opportunity. The community is coming along very well, but volunteerism is down. We appreciate all of you that have communicated this need, and I thank you in advance for helping get the word out. If you or someone you know would like to include volunteering in Cross Plains in your holiday plans, please contact Hulen Lemon directly at 254-965-2093. Or, if you have additional questions, please contact me at 800-460-8622 or 817-877-5222. Your support will be very much appreciated!

eChristian Ed

The online Certification in Christian Education registration deadline is Dec. 15, offered through Columbia University, eChristian Ed provides affordable and accessible training for anyone involved in Education and Spiritual Formation ministries of the Church. It features a comprehensive, web-based curriculum written by religion scholars and professional Christian educators. This program provides additional training and tools for ministry for those in leadership roles in our churches, whether paid staff or volunteer.

By completing the two foundational courses and three of the four advanced courses, students satisfy all the academic requirements toward para-professional certification in Christian education through the UMC’s General Board of Higher Education & Ministry. The Central Texas Conference will be offering Biblical and Theological Foundations for Ministry beginning in January 2007. Information and registration forms may be found on the conference website under Christian Education. Questions? Contact Robin Stevens at rstevens@saginawumc.org or 817-232-0390.

Resources

Find-A-Church
When your church is listed on Find-A-Church through www.UMC.org, members and prospective members will have access to your church’s information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find-A-Church offers a personal, welcoming view of your local church to anyone looking for The People of The United Methodist Church and its congregations. Updating your information is easy. Simply go to http://www.find-a-church.org. If you have questions, contact UM Communications at 1.800.251.8140 or Find-A-Church at FAC@umcom.org.

Resource Center

New resources highlighted at the Conference Resource Center this week are described below. New! Powerful, thought-provoking modern parable studies. For these and many more resources, contact Carol Roszell at 817-877-5222 or 800-460-8622.

36 Parables: Purple. This DVD contains short films depicting three beloved parables in modern situations. Each film clip is 4-6 minutes. “Out of Reach” based on the parable of the Friend at Midnight. “The Car Lot” based on the parable of the Shrewd Manager. “Sean” based on the parable of the Barren Fig Tree. Includes facilitator/discussion guide. 2006.

36 Parables: Yellow. This DVD contains short films depicting three beloved parables in modern situations. Film clips range from 5-12 minutes. “Buen Vecino” based on the parable of the Good Samaritan. “Buried Talent” based on the parable of the Talents. “Found” based on the parable of the Lost Coin. Includes facilitator/discussion guide. 2005

Calendar

Perkins Nine Lessons & Carols — 4 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Perkins Chapel on SMU campus, Dallas

Discover Ancient Streets of Bethlehem — First UMC Granbury street scene to celebrate Christmas season 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9

Handel’s Messiah — 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Arlington Heights UMC, Fort Worth

Hendel’s Messiah — 8:15 and 11 a.m. worship services at First UMC Keller

Glen Lake Camp drive through Christmas — 6 – 9 p.m. Dec. 11 - 14

Joint University & Arlington Heights Music Program — 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Arlington Heights UMC, Fort Worth

Noon Concert — (bring brown bag lunch) 12 noon Dec. 20 at Arlington Heights UMC, Fort Worth

Marriage Retreat-An Opportunity for Good Marriages to Grow Better — Jan. 19-21 at Glen Lake Camp

Clergy Time Apart — Jan. 23-24 at Summers Mill Conference Center just outside Salado

2007 Faith Community Leadership Summit — 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 13 at Bass Performance Hall’s McDavid Studio, downtown Fort Worth

4^th Annual Meeting of Lay Speakers — Feb. 23-25 at Glen Lake

Children’s Ministry Forum – Feb. 28-March 1 at Birmingham, Alabama

Spirituality for Children & Teens — March 12-15 at Saginaw UMC

Stewards of Body, Mind & Spirit ’07 — March 24 at Central UMC, Waco

Needs, Resources, Opportunities

NOTE TO LISTERS: Please contact Carolyn Stephens at Carolyn@ctcumc.org

to pull your listing when your opening has been filled.

Choir Robes (to give)

Arborlawn UMC has 70 ivory choir robes in good condition to give away. If your church or agency can use them, please contact Lori at 817-731-0701. First come, first serve!

Baptismal Fonts (needed)

Baptismal fonts for two churches, one in Mission, Texas, and one in Comales, Mexico. If your church has redecorated and has a font that isn't being used, please contact First UMC Crowley at 817-297-4530 or info@crowleyumc.com. The Crowley church is going on a mission trip to the border Dec. 17-22, and will be taking church worship, education and kitchen furnishings, equipment and supplies for the two churches.

Summer Staff & LINKs

Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center is currently accepting applications for 2007 summer staff & LINK's. Summer staff applicants need to have their applications in by Dec. 12 in order to schedule interviews during their Christmas breaks. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school for at least one year. Mandatory training dates are March 2 - 3, 2007 and they must be able to work May 20 - July28. LINK applicants must be current 11th or 12th graders. Applications are due by Jan. 1, and there is a mandatory training February 2 - 3, 2007. All applicants should demonstrate mature Christ-like attitudes and actions. For downloadable applications and more information please visit GLC’s website at http://www.glenlake.org and

click on the Summer Camp page under the "Our Community" menu. For questions, please email Robyn at robyn@glenlake.org or Michelle michelle@glenlake.org or call the Glen Lake office at 254-897-2247.

Mission Ministries Job Coordinator

First UMC Mansfield has an opening for job coordinator in the Wesley Mission Center. This position involves assisting clients in need through the church’s financial assistance program, but also assisting clients who have lost their jobs or are looking for work. Needed is someone who is bi-lingual with good communication skills, experience working with the public in social services, human resources, or a customer service setting, The applicant would need to have good computer skills to assist clients with developing a resume, helping clients post their resumes on line, and teach introductory computer skills. If interested in this position, please contact Peggy Kiger at 817-473-6650 or email resume to peggyk@fumcmansfield.org.

Youth Director

Bethesda UMC, located Northwest of Weatherford, seeks a youth director for their growing congregation and youth program. Preferred is a ministerial student/seminary student, or a candidate for ministry for the position. Responsibilities include Sunday evening youth and Wednesday evening youth Bible Study. The salary is negotiable and a travel allowance is included. Please send a resume to: Bethesda UMC, 6657 N. FM Rd. 113, Weatherford, TX 76088 or email to ken@bethesdaumc.com. For more information please email the pastor at: ken@bethesdaumc.com. Visit our web site at: bethesdaumc.com.

Support Group Facilitators Needed (repeat)

Do you know someone whom you believe could be a good support group facilitator? If so, please call the Depression Connection with that information. Depression Connection Support Groups is taking applications for facilitators at this time. Applicants must have depression or bipolar disorder and be in a successful program of recovery. It is not necessary to be a mental health professional. We will interview applicants and provide training for those who are selected. The facilitator that you refer could facilitate a group in your own church or a group outside of your church. We are available to help churches develop support groups. Compensation for facilitators ranges from $20 to $30 per meeting. Contact: executive director Tony Campbell at 817-810-9599.

Church Nursery Workers (repeat)

Two permanent, part-time child-care workers needed for church nursery on Sunday mornings and evenings, Wednesday mornings and evenings, and other occasions as needed. Applicant must have experience and/or training in child-care, preferably with child and infant CPR/First Aid certification. Pay is commensurate with experience/training. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to working closely with the director of children’s ministry, must be reliable and have reliable transportation, be able to nurture children and their parents in a loving manner as well as be able to work with church volunteers. Caregiver will also be expected to maintain the cleanliness of the nursery facility. Ages of children range from birth to age 5 on Sunday mornings and up to 5th grade at all other times. Resume may be sent to: Director of Children’s Ministry, First UMC Bedford, 1245 Bedford Rd., Bedford, TX 76021. Phone: 817-283-5536. E-mail: jholston@fumcbedford.com.

Director of Music Ministries (repeat)

FUMC - Waxahachie is moving to the next level of ministry and is looking for the right person to join our team. We are looking for someone to grow with us from a 1/4 time position to full-time. Full-time responsibilities will include, but not limited to, adult choirs/music groups, worship design and participation, bell/chimette choir, oversight and development of children and youth music programs/choir. We are open to negotiate with salary and time dependant upon finding the right person. If you are that person or know someone who is, contact Jerry P. Galloway at 972-937-4400 or send resume with letter to fumcwax.sr.pastor@sbcglobal.net.

Youth Director (repeat)
St. Stephen UMC in Arlington seeks an active, organized, creative individual to serve as youth director. The position is approximately 10 hours per week and would be perfect for a college or seminary student. If you are interested in the position, please send a resume to: ssumc@sbcglobal.net or call 817-460-8655.

Adult Chancel Choir Director (repeat)

Faith UMC Fort Worth (3419 E. Belknap, Fort Worth 76111) seeks an adult Chancel Choir director. Candidates must have knowledge of sacred music, as well as familiarity with contemporary and liturgical music for the church. Choir rehearsal meets Wednesday evenings with one worship service on Sunday mornings. There is an accompanist/pianist already in place. Please send resume and cover letter to: Faith UMC, Attn: Rev. Lindsay D. Churchman, 3419 E. Belknap, Fort Worth 76111.

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