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

 

 

 

In cleaning out the conference storage closest, two unclaimed clergy robes – one royal blue and one burgundy, both with black velvet trim — were found along with a box of large white and cream colored candles. They are free to the first who will pick them up. If interested, please contact Janet at 817-877-5222 or janet@ctcumc.org.

 

Sept. 12 is the deadline to get your church’s fall fund raising event information in the Central Link newspaper and on the conference Web site. There will be one listing of all the local church events in the Sept. 26 issue only. If your event is prior to Sept. 26, we will include a notice in the Sept. 10 and 17 issues of E-Link. All others will be in the newspaper and Web site only. Send information to Fall Fund Raisers, 464 Bailey Ave., Fort Worth 76107 or Carolyn@ctcumc.org. Be sure to include the name of the event, date and time, place and any out of the ordinary features for your event. Churches we’ve heard from:

Barry                      Corsicana First                     Couts                     Cross Plains                          Crowley                

Eureka                    Everman                 Faith                       Ferris Heights                       Italy                       

Joshua                   Sparks                                    Springtown           St. Andrews, Arlington       Watauga

Wesley Chapel, Gholson

 

The CTC Nurture Council is offering the Academy of Christian education Nov. 10-14 at Still Water Lodge, Glen Rose. Space is limited to 30 people on a first-registered basis. The cost is $350, which includes lodging, 11 meals, and workshop materials. Registration must be received by Sept. 1, along with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Then, a one-time payment can be made, or the remaining $300 can be paid in $100 increments on Sept. 15, Oct. 1 and Oct. 15. For those who have been called into the ministry of Christian education in the local church, the Academy of Christian Educationis one way to acquire some of the skills and knowledge that will build confidence and competence for leading in the congregation. This experience will be of particular interest and help for Sunday school teachers for all age levels, youth workers, small group leaders, Bible study leaders, and other persons involved in the Christian education/nurture areas of church life. For more details, visit www.ctcumc.org, click on the link to the Academy of Christian Education on the front page. If you have more questions, contact Karen Granderson, 817-877-5222, 1-800-460-8622, or karen@ctcumc.org.

 

MISSING: Young Adults — CTC Fall Summit Sept. 6 at First UMC Mansfield
It’s not too late to register! Online registration is still open or contact Susan Briles at 817-877-5222 with your registration. Walk-ins will be allowed, but lunch will be available only to those who pre-register!
This year’s Fall Leadership Summit, sponsored by the Conference’s Mission Ministries and the Nurture Council, will focus on ministering to and with young adults. Keynote by David Kinnaman of The Barna Group and author of unChristian. Greetings and remarks by Bishop Mike Lowry.  Go to www.yasummit.com for registration and details. Each registration provides a copy of unChristian and additional resources suggested for your church.  

 

The CTC Student Leadership Team has two grants to award this year — one for Youth Worker Continuing Education and the other for a Youth Service Fund missional youth group program. The Youth Service Fund is a unique ministry because it is completely by, with and for youth. Youth contribute the money, they decide what projects receive the money and the projects supported are youth-designed, youth-led and benefit youth. The deadline for applications is Sept. 12. Check out the attached applications at http://ctsite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=1283.   If you have any questions, contact Joy at joy@ctcumc.org.

A service of celebrating the assignment of Bishop J. Michael Lowry to the CTC and a reception in his honor will be held Sunday, Sept. 14, at First UMC of Fort Worth. There will be gathering music at 5:30 p.m., followed by the call to worship and celebration at 6 p.m. The worship and following reception in Wesley Hall are open to all who would like to welcome the new bishop and meet him and his family. No tickets are required for this event.

The CTC office of Church Growth & Development and First UMC of Fort Worth will host a seminar with Rev. Jim Ozier on Thursday, Sept. 16, about new ways to start new churches in a changing culture. The morning seminar begins at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and conversation. Bishop Mike Lowry will share his thoughts on the importance of healthy, growing churches giving birth to new congregations. This will be followed by Ozier sharing the story of Trietsch Memorial UMC where two new churches were started during his tenure at senior pastor. He is now director of New Church Development for the North Texas Conference and brings vast experience to the area of new church development.

 

Registration is $25 for the first person from a church and $10 for each additional person from the same church. For anyone wishing to stay for lunch, there is an additional charge and reservations are required. The presentation is open to senior pastors, associate pastors, church staff and lay persons who are interested. Contact: Vicki Eldredge at Vicki@ctcumc.org. Payment may be mailed to CG&D or made at the door.

 

Rejuvenate, a one-day event for Senior High Youth, is fast approaching!
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 27
Woodway UMC, Waco
Fun, Fellowship & Friends!
Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch) – Bring payment to event  
Group Leaders: RSVP your numbers to MaDora at madoraratliff@ctcumc.org  by Sept. 13th, get your kids to fill out the liability form at http://ctsite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=917 on the website (make sure a parent signs it), and come to Waco!! It is going to be a blast! Inflatables, hot topics, and Ductape comedy http://www.ductapecomedy.com/ will be there. Contact Joy mailto:joy@ctcumc.org if you have more questions.

 

In response to the spring floods in the Midwest this year, a conference-wide mission team will serve in Iowa from Sept. 12-20.  The conference is subsidizing this trip, and team leader Teresa Sherwood’s congregation of FUMC Mansfield is also subsidizing a portion of the travel cost, so the only expense will be $130 for lodging/meals while in Iowa and accident insurance (plus meals on the road).  The team will stay at Mt. Sequoyah (South Central Jurisdiction retreat center) in Fayetteville, Ark., on the way to and from the worksite. The reconstruction phase will be in full swing at that time, so the team members do not need to be trained in early response. You may download a registration form at www.ctcumc.org/disaster.  For more information, contact Teresa Sherwood at 817-473-6650 or Jennifer Bellamy at 817-877-5222. 

 

UM Men will combine fellowship and good works with their First Annual Aldersgate Men’s Fall Rendezvous Sept. 19-21 near Brownwood, a program that is cosponsored by Legacy Outfitters. The purpose of the Men’s Rendezvous is three-fold:

(1)     To give exposure and support for the ministry of Aldersgate Enrichment Center with volunteers and finances

(2)     To bring men and boys together in a setting of Christian fellowship and fun

(3)     To meet the hunting and competitive instincts of men and boys.

Registration will be done online at www.aldersgate-center.com. Contact: James Bell at urbanfarmers@sbcglobal.net.

 

If you are interested in learning more about being an UMVIM (UM Volunteers in Mission) team leader, please join us on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 2-5 p.m. at Acton UMC. UMVIM team leader training will provide you with resources for leading a mission team for your local church, your district, or even the conference.  Visit the conference website at www.ctcumc.org/umvim for more information and registration materials.

 

Fall Mission Trip to Sager Brown Depot – Oct. 12-17
There are spots open for the fall mission trip to UMCOR Sager Brown Depot in Baldwin, La., October 12-17. Trip information is also at www.ctcumc.org/disaster.   You are encouraged to periodically visit this web page for the latest information regarding how you can get your churches involved in responding to disasters near and far. The deadline for registration is Sept. 1.

Soderquist Couples Retreat — Dec. 8-10
The CTC has been offered the opportunity for eight couples to attend the Soderquist Retreat, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 at the Inn on Lake Granbury http://www.innonlakegranbury.com/, Central Texas Conference, 800-460-8622 or jan@ctcumc.org. . Note, this is a change of location from past retreats. Reservations are on a first come; first serve basis.Please contact your district office for a brochure.  The deadline to register is Nov. 1. Contact: Janet Wood

 

The fall season for Church World Service's CROP Walk for Hunger will begin soon, and there are several opportunities within the Central Texas Conference area for you to get involved!  This year marks the 60th anniversary for the CROP Walk, which stands for "Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty" and is an initiative to raise awareness and funds for both local and international hunger relief and development.  Over 2,000 communities in the U.S. will walk in solidarity with impoverished people worldwide to take a stand against hunger.  The following walks are scheduled in our conference:  Round Rock walk--September 20; Fort Worth, Georgetown, and Waco walks--October 19; Mid-Cities walk (in Bedford)--November 2.For more information about how you can give of your time or financial resources, please visit www.churchworldservice.org/CROP.

 

First, September is Hunger Action Month!  In the U.S., 35.5 million Americans live in food-insecure households, according to America’s Second Harvest. Food pantries struggle to keep up with the need for emergency food. UMCOR invites UMs to join America’s Second Harvest in its fight against domestic hunger. In September, through its Hunger Action Month campaign (formerly, National Hunger Awareness Day), America’s Second Harvest will host nationwide events including food drives, concerts, volunteer outreaches and advocacy work to help bring relief to hungry people in the U.S.  Please donate canned goods to your local food banks or collect a special offering. For more ways you can help, visit www.secondharvest.org or http://list.gbgm-umc.org/t/1354260/83691/329/0/?u= aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zZWNvbmRoYXJ2ZXN0Lm9yZy8%3d&x=35c935a2.   You can also give to World Hunger Poverty, UMCOR Advance #982920. http://list.gbgm-umc.org/t/135426/83691/178/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3 NlY3VyZS5nYmdtLXVtYy5vcmcvZG9uYXRpb25zL3VtY29yL2RvbmF0ZS5jZm0%2fY29kZT05ODI5MjAmaWQ9MzAxOTA4OQ%3d%3d&x=951679f3.  Second, you can help strengthen our voice on behalf of hungry people by urging your church to take part in Bread for the World Sunday http://ga4.org/ct/S7wAmm91CXT/. On Oct. 19 – and other Sundays in the fall – congregations and other faith communities will renew their commitment to ending hunger in God's world.  An array of free resources is available to help churches observe Bread for the World Sunday – including worship bulletin inserts, offering envelopes and bread bags (which are ideal for bake sales).  Please visit www.bread.org for more information.
 

 

On Friday, Aug. 29, UM News Service will post a news report on the work of Katrina Aid Today during its two and a half years of operation. The United Methodist Committee on Relief managed the consortium of nine voluntary organizations that used a $66 million federal grant to assist 73,346 households in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The story will be released on the three-year anniversary of the day that Katrina hit landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast and will be posted at www.umns.umc.org.

Earlier Katrina-related anniversary stories already have been posted at:

Ohio church comes again-and again-to Gulf Coast
http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072529&ct=5839805

(Links to a related video story)
Connection aids hurricane-damaged churches
http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=1752979&ct=5779793 

UMCOR is coordinating medicines and medical supplies being provided through U.S. government-sponsored emergency airlifts to the conflict zone in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. The South Caucasus nation has been fighting with Russia over the contested region of South Ossetia since Aug. 7. … UMCOR staff at the New York headquarters has been in close contact with the office in Tbilisi to provide support and assistance. The agency began its humanitarian operations in Georgia in 1993 to address the basic health needs of women and children. Since then, UMCOR has added agriculture and reconstruction to its work throughout the country. Donations to support UMCOR’s work in Georgia, including its response to the conflict, can be made by giving to Georgia Emergency, UMCOR Advance #250305. Write advance number on check and send to UMCOR, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY 10087 or contribute online at http://secure.gbgmumc.org/donations/advance/donate.cfm?code=250305&id=3018670.

 

A perilous adventure on the high seas, a star-crossed love affair, mob violence, rioting, attempted assassination — not the elements one might expect in a film about the founder of Methodist. The director and producer of “Wesley” believes, however, that the dramatic and often surprising story of John Wesley will attract moviegoers of all faiths, as well as warm their hearts. The independent feature film traces the life of Wesley as an outwardly religious young man who undergoes a spiritual renewal that leads to a revolutionary ministry. Burgess Jenkins, whose film credits include “The Reaping” and “Remember the Titans,” plays Wesley. The film is scheduled for release as early as October. (from UMNS #345 by Jennifer Lind)

Summer campers at Riverside Retreat (LaBelle, Fla.) get their first lesson in conversation as soon as they sit down to eat. First they are issued plastic drinking cups to reuse during the week-long camp, instead of drinking from disposable cups that can clog landfills. Next, the food they put on their plates but do not eat is weighed — a demonstration of how much food is wasted. In all, the 65 campers leave behind 25 pounds of food scraps from their first meal. … At the next meal, the amount of wasted food drops to 10 pounds. (from UMNS #342 by Fran Coode-Walsh)

 

Singles Retreat at Mount Sequoyah — Nov. 14-16
“Sequoyah Singles 2008,” a retreat for singles in the South Central Jurisdiction, will be held Nov. 14-16 at Mount Sequoyah Conference & Retreat Center in Fayetteville, Ark .  The retreat features keynote speaker Brennan Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel.  UMC Singles - Tarrant Area is taking a charter bus to Mount Sequoyah for the retreat.  The fee for the bus ride is due by Sept. 13.  Learn more about the retreat at www.sequoyahsingles.org. For more information including transportation options, e-mail Singles@ctcumc.org or call Cindy Young at 817-924-9443.

 

Mark your calendar and save the date for this quadrennial conference for workers with children will be held July 21-24, 2009 at Indianapolis, Ind. Registration will begin this fall. Contact: Melanie Gordon mgordon@gbod.org.

“Blessed to Be a Blessing:  Christian Education for the 7th Generation with Preaching from the Center,” the Christian Educators Fellowship & Preaching from the Center national conference, will be held Oct. 24-27 in Albuquerque, NM.  This will be in-depth training for various ministry settings with workshops, dynamic worship services, some top notch speakers, and time for exploring beautiful Albuquerque.  Visit: http://www.cef2008.org.

 

Leadership and Effective Management Conference will be sponsored by Leadership Nexus and First UMC of Shreveport Sept. 23-25. For more details, download the full brochure at www.leadershipnexus.net/LeadershipBrochure.pdf.

 Marcia McFee will conduct her first ever Worship Design Studio in October. The program is designed to meet the need for inspiration and motivation for teams to plan together and plan ahead. For $500 per team, you can bring from 2 to 6 persons from your church. Housing and meals are paid separately, depending on the number of persons and rooms needed by your team. The program starts Sunday evening and concludes Wednesday at noon. Register at (toll free) 877-387-7977 or e-mail worshipworkshop@aol.com.

Co-sponsored by the Arkansas Board of Church & Society, Arkansas Justice for Our Neighbors, and the General Board of Church & Society, "Welcoming the Sojourner" will respond to the immigration debate from a Biblical faith perspective.  The event will be held from Sept. 11-13 at Hendrix College in Conway.

 

                Welcome the Sojourner — Oct. 16-18 at Naperville, Ill.
Co-sponsored by the North Central Jurisdiction and the General Board of Church & Society, "Welcoming the Sojourner" will respond to the immigration debate from a Biblical faith perspective. The event will be held from Oct. 16-18 at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle-Naperville, IL.

 

 

 

First UMC of Waco (4901 Cobbs Drive, Waco 76710) will host “Redeeming the Season: A Community Wide Women’s Holiday Event” at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11. The event features national speakers Kim Wier and Pam McCune, authors of Focus on the Family’s Redeeming the Season. Tickets:  $5; Lunch on your own.  Questions? Call 254/772-5630. Don’t just survive the holiday, this event will help you thrive. 

 

United Community Centers, a mission institution of the UMC located in Tarrant County, sends its gratitude to the many volunteers that helped during the summer day camp, including: Alliance UMC, Arborlawn UMC, Burleson UMC, First UMC – Keller, Martha’s Circle – United Methodist Women, St. Andrews UMC plus many individuals from area churches. For the Fall, UCC needs volunteers to:

To volunteer, download a volunteer application from the website, www.unitedcommunitycenters.org or contact UCC at 817-927-5556, ext. 114 or info@unitedcommunitycenters.org.

 

Handley UMC dinner theater will present “Quiet Please!!” Sept. 13. The comedy is about two sisters living together in a small cabin in the Ozarks with a chalk line down the middle of the floor, and they haven’t spoken to each other in 10 years. June Hill is the master chef (so the food will be great). Tickets ($8.50) are available through the church office 817-451-4321 or by email: handleyumc@sbcglobal.net.   Dinner service will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Don't wait too long to get your ticket.

September 14, 2008 @ 2:00 PM

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez has performed as an orchestra soloist, chamber musician and recitalist at many of the world’s greatest halls including Carnegie, Avery Fisher and Alice Tully Hall. She is a frequent guest soloist of the Simon Bolivar Orchestra under Gustavo Dudamel, won first prize at the 2003 Rubenstein International Piano Competition and was a semi-finalist in the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Having received two degrees from the Julliard School, she is now pursuing her doctorate in Halle, Germany.

$10 for adults; Students are FREE! 777 N. Walnut Creek Dr. Mansfield, TX 76063 817-477-2287

 

Acton UMC (3433 Fall Creek Hwy Granbury, TX 76049) will present Celia Whitler, popular singer-songwriter-author from Nashville in concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. Homemade ice cream party to follow (YOU bring the ice cream!)  Waterslides and bounce houses for kids.  Fun for the whole family. For more information contact Suzanne Cate suzanne@actonumc.org.

 

The Fifth Street Coffeehouse at First UMC, Fort Worth welcomes Carrie Newcomer in concern Friday. Sept. 5. Doors open at 7 p.m., music begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20. Call 817-339-3887 or go to www.fifthstreet.org.

 

Fall Singles Mingle - Big Game Night — Sept. 13
Singles of all ages are invited to join "UMC Singles - Tarrant Area" for an evening of fun and warm friendship at the Fall Singles Mingle 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. It's a fun Game Night with pot-luck snacks. Bring your favorite board game, cards or dominoes, along with a snack to share.  Location this quarter:  First UMC Bedford. Cost: $5, plus a canned food donation to support the group's continuing mission project with the Tarrant Area Food Bank.  More information: www.ctcumc.org/Singles or email Singles@ctcumc.org. Fall Bible Retreat at Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center — Sept. 19-20Glen Lake Camp’s 3rd & 4th Grade Bible Retreat will be held Sept. 19-20. Campers and adult volunteers will explore the Bible through music, games and small groups. You won't want to miss the s’mores and campfire! Visit http://www.glenlake.org/bible-retreat for registration.

The congregation of Temple Hall UMC (north of Granbury), serving God 154 years, cordially invites you to the dedication and celebration of our official Texas State Historical Marker and the UM Historical Site Marker at 3 p.m. Sept. 14, followed by refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.  For directions or information, please call Helen Jones at 817-594-7940 or Delle Blackwell at 817-279-9145.    

 

Brock UMC will host a community wide parenting program, Becoming a Love and Logic Parent, beginning Sept. 8 (Monday nights) and run for six weeks from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. This course will be facilitated by Teresa Trusner from Granbury who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and seasoned veteran of the Love and Logic curriculum.  The entire six-week course will cost couples only $40 or one parent $30 with an optional workbook. The course is structured for parents with children/youth of any age and is also very helpful for teachers.  Free childcare will be provided. E-mail church@brockumc.com to register.

 

Group life is the heartbeat of the church. And just as water and oxygen are essential for human life, so community is essential for the human heart. You’re invited to join Lighthouse Fellowship UMC (7200 Robertson Road, Fort Worth 76135) at 5:45-9 p.m. Oct. 17 and 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 18 for a simulcast of Willow Creek's Group Life Conference 2008, Essential for the Human Heart.Presentations from top small-group experts will inspire, challenge and encourage us to rediscover the Kingdom-advancing principles of Biblical community. Group Life Conference 2008 is not just for small group leaders -- it's for everyone in your congregation who belongs to a small group, is thinking about starting or joining a small group, or just wonders what small groups are all about. Purchase tickets at http://brushfire.e-vent.info/events/WCAGroupLife2008/Events.aspx?ID=21520. For more information, call 817-237-2758.

 

WWW.ROOTSOFCHANGE.COM (http://www.rootsofchange.com)

This is a unique new small group process to grow the church and train leaders, offered by Charles Gaby at First UMC Fort Worth. What if you could easily train leaders and build a vibrant small group ministry with progressive biblical scholarship integrated with powerful insights into personal and relational health? Thanks to a grant FUMC received last year, this program has been developing a DVD-based series that will enable you and your leaders to create a small group ministry that goes far beyond the usual bible studies as a transformative experience.  In the past year, teachers, real estate developers, ministers, city managers, CEOs and young couples using this program report the experience to be life changing.  Gaby would love to share this with you.  For more information, visit www.rootsofchange.com  or call Charles Gaby at 817-339-3881.

Are you interested in establishing a Faith Community Nurse program at your local church?  Baylor University's School of Nursing will have a class, and you can find out more on their website.  Download application at   http://www.baylor.edu/nursing/index.php?id=27433 — click in the left-hand column on Parish Nursing. Dates are Aug 29-30; Sept 19-20; Oct 3-4 and 24-25

CTC United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiasts (UMME) is holding its Annual 2008 “RIDE WITH THE SON” Motorcycle Rally Sept. 27. Early registration is $20 per ride.  After Sept. 1, $25 per ride. Price includes rally pin (for the first 100 registered), water bottle and dinner. Come join us and learn more about starting your own UMME chapter.  For more specifics and registration information, visit www.ummemansfield.org or www.fumcmansfield.org or call 817- 929-6587. The new chair and official contact for UMME is Doug Gregory, doug_gregory@sbcglobal.net.

 

There are two upcoming immigration conferences being sponsored by the General Board of Church & Society along with the South-Central Jurisdiction and the North-Central Jurisdiction.  You can find more information and register for both events at www.umc-gbcs.org.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 214-381-0901 or 817-534-3293.  Also, I am available to speak at your local churches about Justice For Our Neighbors and the issue of immigration and faith.
 

 

Got a plan to reach out to your community during Back-to-school? If not, you will find several ideas on the Igniting Ministry’s latest online newsletter. Visit their Web site (www.IgnitingMinistry.org) and chick on the E-newsletter offer in the left-hand menu column to help jump start your planning. As we all start moving into the new quadrennium, Igniting Ministry continues to reflect the UMC's commitment to live Jesus' encouragement to welcome strangers into our churches.

Don’t wait to begin planning for the fall campaign. If you need help with a new stewardship campaign or to learn how to start one, please call CTC Stewardship Committee chair Dick Swain at 817-573-7035. I will work with your church at no charge.

 

Are you sure your church is handling the finances correctly? Do you need some help with procedures to be sure you are protected properly? I can work with your group to implement everything necessary to assure your congregation that you are good stewards of church finances. I will come to your church at no charge. Call Dick Swain at 817- 573-7035.

The CTC Campus Ministry Task Force reminds members that on each of the campuses where there is a UM Campus Ministry unit, the director/campus minister is the contact for UM Student Loans. Applications may be downloaded from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry website, www.gbhem.org.

New resources highlighted at the Conference Resource Center this week are described below. There are always new resources; check them out! For these and more resources, contact Carol Roszell at 817-877-5222 or 800-460-8622.

The Trouble with Paris: Following Jesus in a World of Plastic Promises. In a society where consumerism is worshipped, how do Christians express their faith in a meaningful and relevant way? This DVD takes you on a 4- week journey exposing the myths of popular culture, while presenting a new lens through which to view Christianity in a consumer world. Includes guide.

For the latest program opportunities at Mount Sequoyah, our South Central Jurisdiction retreat center, check out their current newsletter posted on their website at www.mountsequoyah.org.

 

 

 

Youth Director
A youth director is needed at Coleman FUMC for an existing youth program.  Requirements are a desire to lead young people to Christ.  Inquiries can be made at 325-625-3501.  Resumes should be sent to: First UMC, 500 W. Live Oak, Coleman, TX 76834 or fumclmn@web-access.net.

H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center is in need of site managers for the 2008-2009 school year. If this is an opportunity that interests you, please call 817-860-7757. 

 

Ferris Heights UMC in Waxahachie seeks a praise band to play at a youth rally Oct. 12. This is a volunteer opportunity to bring praise and worship to a community looking to rekindle their relationship with God. Contact Fallon Vale for more information or any questions: dymfallon@sbcglobal.net.  

 

Youth Director
First UMC Mexia is taking applications for a part-time youth director.  If you are interested in applying, you may contact Brad Brittain (pastor) at 254-625-2435 or 254-562-5567.  

Part-time Director of Youth Ministries
Richland Hills UMC (7301 Glenview Dr., N. Richland Hills, TX 76180, 817-284-9371) is seeking a part-time director of youth ministries.  Responsibilities include: Sunday and midweek programming.  Contact:  Mark Hancock, mhancock@rhumc.net  or fax resumes to 817-595-2068.  

 

Assistant Youth Director
Acton UMC in Granbury seeks a part time assistant director of youth.  Responsibilities include working with youth on Sunday morning, Wednesday evenings as well assisting the youth director in planning activities and working with youth in other activities as determined by the youth director.  Contact Kevin Anderson for more information: kevin@actonumc.org  817-917-8094.

Staff Positions for First Corsicana
Part-Time Music Director —First UMC of Corsicana seeks a part-time music director.  The job requires approximately 15 hrs. a week.  The music director will select choral music and worship responses, direct the Chancel Choir, and help facilitate the music ministry of the church.  Interested persons should submit their
resume to FUMC Corsicana, Attn: Mike Alexander, 320 N. 15th St, Corsicana 75110 or email to
mikea@fumccorsicana.org. 

Part-Time Organist — First UMC of Corsicana seeks a part-time organist to play anthems, hymns, preludes,
and postludes for its two traditional Sunday services.  This person will also accompany choir rehearsals on Wednesday nights, play for special events, weddings, and funerals as needed. Interested persons should submit their resume to FUMC Corsicana, Attn: Mike Alexander, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana 75110 or email to mikea@fumccorsicana.org.
 

Organ
"Thomas Californian 263 and the Rhythm Section."  37 inches high-x-23 1/2 inches wide-x-43 inches long with 8 base pedels, 2 keyboards, and many buttons for many different sounds. Asking price is $500, but if there is a church needing one, I would consider donating it. Organ is located in Granbury. Evelyn Guerin, Acton UMC, guerin528@alltel.net or 817-326-3255.

Nursery Worker
St. Mark UMC, Cleburne seeks nursery worker to assist the nursery coordinator in all aspects of childcare and the nursery.  Experience preferred.  Sunday morning and Wednesday evening, additional times as needed. Minimum age 17 — must have basic first aid and CPR training.  Call St. Mark UMC at 817-641-3311.

A small church in the Killeen area seeks a choir director. Candidates must know music and be able to direct small groups. If interested, send resume to St. Andrews UMC, P.O. Box Y, Killeen 76540 or call the church at 254-634-7721.

F.M.C. Carswell, Fort Worth (Women's Federal Prison) seeks a faith-based instructor to work part time (20/hrs/week). Work hours are 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday (30 minute prep/wrap-up time before and after class). Must pass Federal Background Check & Screening. Approximately 3-6 month clearance process. Position available @ January 2009. Training provided at the prison and also courtesy visit arranged to review class activities and interview with Program Director at prison location. Qualifications requirements include: 
1) Possess at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in religious studies, religious education or related curriculum.
2) Member in good standing with Protestant Christian Community and extensive leadership experience.
3) Licensed or Ordained
4) Provide 2 letters of reference
5) Provide 1 letter of endorsement from Pastor or Supervisor

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Rev. Penny Yaites - Tarrant County Restorative Justice Center at 817-921-4730 (office) or 817-921-2002 (fax).

 

First UMC, a vibrant congregation in the redeveloped downtown area of Fort Worth, seeks candidates for this new position on their student ministry team: The junior high intern will join a staff of an associate pastor providing interim oversight of the youth ministry, a clergy intern, one other junior high intern and one music intern. The junior high intern will assist in fulfilling the church’s responsibility for the Christian nurture of junior high youth by helping to create an engaging, welcoming environment in which students experience real Christian community for themselves. Hours: 15/week. Interested candidates should contact Chuck Graff at CGraff@myfumc.org.

 

Music and Worship Leader
First UMC Colleyville, a growing church in north-east Tarrant county, seeks a part-time (20 hrs/wk) leader for the 11a.m. Sunday morning worship. The position requires an energetic and dynamic person who can provide leadership for the worship team, inspire others to praise God, and work with the pastor and director of music ministries to create meaningful worship experiences.  Please submit inquiries or resumes to cjhayes@fumccolleyville.org.

 

Ovilla UMC, a growing church 30 minutes south of Dallas, seeks a part-time youth leader.  Applicants should be able to work on Wednesday nights and on Sunday with Jr. & Sr. High youth programs.  Responsibilities include working with adults, a youth council, summer youth mission trips, summer camp, and leading Bible Studies.  Flexibility and personal maturity are required.  With a youth program of 20 active, well-rounded youth, this ministry desires an energetic, personable self-starter to grow this youth ministry to the next level.  Salary negotiable & competitive. For more details and to request an application call:  Ovilla UMC church office at 972-617-8840 or e-mail Pastor Cal Hoffman at ovillaumc@sbcglobal.net.

 

Youth Director
Bethesda UMC, located NW of Weatherford, seeks a part-time youth director.  Responsibilities include being in worship Sunday morning, planning and leading the Sunday afternoon MYF, and Wednesday evening Bible study, planning mission trips and other outreach activities, plan yearly ski trip, and monthly fun events.  Individual will be responsible for 7th – 12th grade students.  The applicant should have good relational skills and be able to use those skills to build relationships with the youth in the community in outreach.  Applicant is expected to fully integrate with the other staff at BUMC and work productively together to build the church and youth program.  Applicant should be available to meet weekly with the senior pastor.  Unlimited potential in building the youth program as there are many schools in the area to draw from.  New youth hall is attractive with plenty of room for growth.  Salary is negotiable from $12,000.  Interested applicants should e-mail a letter of interest to the pastor at ken@bethesdaumc.com.

 

Dido UMC of Fort Worth) seeks nursery caregivers for Sunday mornings (9:30 a.m. - noon), with additional hours available for seasonal events. Pay is $10/hour with a minimum of 2 hours pay guaranteed.  High school diploma and background check required. Please send resume to Dido UMC, Attn: Donna Hickman SPRC Chair, 5570 Dido Hicks Road, Fort Worth 76179, or e-mail resume to amykforsythe@yahoo.com.

 

Part-time Children’s Director
First UMC Springtown, a growing congregation about 30 minutes northwest of Fort Worth, seeks a part-time children’s director (10 hours a week). This individual will need to identify, recruit & train volunteers for weekly programs for children, as well as assisting lay leadership with special events including Vacation Bible School. This individual will lead a weekly program that will strengthen the children spiritually, physically & emotionally and provide support for the lay leadership of an existing children’s choir (no musical experience needed). If you feel that God is calling you to minister with children and their families, please contact Kory Koch at khkoch98@gmail.com or 817-523-7874.

 

Organist and/or pianist needed for a great choir at Coleman FUMC! Requirements are a desire to lead young people to Christ.  Inquiries can be made at 325-625-3501.  Resumes should be sent to: First UMC, 500 W. Live Oak, Coleman, TX 76834 or fumclmn@web-access.net.

The Baylor Wesley Foundation is in need of two gently used couches.  (We already have a couple of overly used ones.)  Size is negotiable, as are colors. If there are people in your congregation (or your household or friendship circle) buying new furniture, please consider the Wesley as a placement for the older ones.  We can arrange for pick-up in the Waco area.  Katie Long, campus minister — kfmalong@yahoo.com.

 

Aldersgate Needs Sound and/or Musical Equipment
For the last 2 weeks, youth groups have visited the Aldersgate Enrichment Center campus.  An outdoor Christian concert was held each time. The response has been amazing and they have decided to continue this once a month and invite the public and area churches to attend. If you are interested in donating sound equipment and/or musical equipment, please contact Rowonna McNeely at Aldersgate   (325-646-5608 or mcneely_aec@yahoo.com). Your help will be very much appreciated!!

First UMC Meridian (Bosque County) will soon have need of part-time youth director. Rural community; 50+ youth

group with potential for significant growth. Wednesday night program, Sunday school, annual mission trip, etc. Contact: Pastor William Sterling at 254-435-2218.

 

First UMC of Waco, a 4000-member congregation is seeking a caring, competent Christ-follower to lead our FirstKids Ministrysramsdell@fumcwaco.org or 254-772-5630, Web site:  www.fumcwaco.org, 4901 Cobbs Drive, Waco, TX  76710. to children (ages birth - 6th grade) and their families.  This full-time position with negotiable salary would enable this team-player/leader to partner with staff, parents and volunteers in helping children discover, pursue and fulfill the purposes set forth in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) and the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39).  Activities are planned so that children may come together to spend time with God (Worship), have funtogether (Fellowship), learn how to be like Jesus (Discipleship),help other people (Ministry), and share Jesus' Love (Evangelism).  Contact:  Steve Ramsdell,

Trinity UMC of Arlington seeks an experienced United Methodist educator to be Director of Children’s Ministries. Responsibilities include rotation workshop Sunday School, week-day, after-school and summer programming, VBS, and Confirmation. Candidate must be a dynamic, team player who works through Children’s Council. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Email resume to Miriam Georg at Miriam@trinityumcarlington.org.

Social Work — UCC also seeks a permanent part-time social work aid to assist in the areas of emergency groceries and case management to families in need. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required.

Contact — If interested in either position, please contact Sherry Dunn, LCSW, UCC director of program at 817-927-5556, ext. 113.