April 27, 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 things you probably need to know. Information to be shared must be submitted to Carolyn@ctcumc.org by 4 p.m. Wednesday in order to be e-mailed on Thursday. Articles should be as brief with active links to websites or contact persons for details. Use this information for announcements, in church newsletters and/or bulletins. The E-Link and the Central Link newspaper are posted on the conference website at www.ctxumc.org. Read them online or download and copy to share with others. To add a colleague or church member to E-Link’s weekly distribution, send their addresses to susan@ctcumc.org.

— Editor: Carolyn Stephens Carolyn@ctcumc.org.

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Near-Time Items

Events this week(end):

Cinco De Mayo invitation — The Conference Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministries extends an open invitation to a picnic celebration of Cinco de Mayo 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at First UMC of Fort Worth’s Lyle Lodge. Please bring you own food, drinks and sports equipment. Activities will include swimming, volleyball, basketball and horseshoes.

Glen Lake Camp Golf Classic (repeat) — Join other golfers (and “phantom golfers”) for the 4th Annual Glen Lake Golf Classic April 28 at Squaw Valley Golf Course in Glen Rose. Visit www.glenlake.org for registration forms and sponsor information or contact Grant Harris at 254-897-2247 or email grant@glenlake.org. Registration fee includes green fee, cart and lunch provided by the Ben E Keith Monster Grill.

Deacons/diaconal ministers retreat (repeat) — Order of Deacons and Diaconal Ministers annual retreat is May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First UMC Fort Worth's Lyle Lodge on Eagle Mountain Lake. Directions are available at http://snipurl.com/p1me. Rebekah Miles will share issues and possible 2008 General Conference legislation of special interest to deacons and diaconal ministers. Miles is an elder in the Arkansas Conference and associate professor of ethics at Perkins School of Theology at SMU. Learn more about this talented woman at http://snipurl.com/p1nq. Information, discussion, networking, food, prayer are all part of the day. Bring a snack to share and either a brown bag lunch or something to contribute for a potluck lunch. The order will provide coffee, tea, water and paper goods. Contacts: Dian Bright, dian@sa-umc.org, 817-465-3043; Phyllis McDougal, pmcdougal@fumcftw.org, 817-339-5082; Jim Terry, jterry@fumcftw.org, 817-339-5085.

Brahms requiem at Arborlawn — Arborlawn UMC’s Sanctuary Choir and full orchestra will present Brahms’ A German Requiem on Sunday, May 7 at 7 p.m. Experience this immortal music in the comfort of the Ed Landreth Auditorium on Texas Christian University’s campus. The concert is open to the public without cost. Tickets are available at the church beginning this Sunday, but no ticket is necessary in advance and seating is first come-first seated. Valet parking is available. In conjunction with this special performance, Tom Stoker – conductor on May 7 and minister of music at Arborlawn – will present an overview of this mighty choral work on Sunday, April 30, at the 9:45 a.m. at Arborlawn.

Frost UMC revival features David Mosser — Frost UMC will host David Mosser, senior pastor of First UMC of Arlington, in revival services: Sunday, May 7 · Revival, 6 p.m.; Monday, May 8 · Revival, 6 p.m. · Ice cream social, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, May 9 · Potluck, 6 p.m. · Revival, 7 p.m. Please join us! Frost is in the Waxahachie District, about 20 miles east of Hillsboro and 20 miles west of Corsicana on Hwy 22. Contact: Jonathan Mellette at 903/682-2031 or jonathan@mellette.net.

Wednesday Night Live events at First Grapevine — First UMC Grapevine (422 Church Street) kicked off — Wednesday Night Live events and offers a schedule that is open to all interested persons each Wednesday through May 10. Meal at 5:30 p.m.; seminars at 7 p.m. Meal cost: $6/adults and $3/children. No charge for seminars and activities. Contact: 817-481-2559 or visit www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org.

Gospel word from John, Luke and Paul — David N. Mosser will preach "A Gospel Word from John, Luke and Paul" and lead a Bible study at First UMC Keller (1025 Johnson Rd. at Rufe Snow. www.kellerumc.org) on Sunday, April 30. Mosser is senior minister of First Arlington, a congregation of 5,600 members, and his active ministry includes writing Bible curriculum for adults, and articles and book reviews for theological journals. He teaches at Perkins School of Theology and is editor of The Abingdon Preaching Annual. A luncheon will be served from 12 noon to 1:15 p.m. followed by the Bible study from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.

8:15 am Worship: John 9. Sermon: The Missing Link
9:30 am Worship: Acts 17:16-34. Sermon: Our Reply to the Gospel
11 am Worship: Romans 16. Sermon: Who are these People?

Palmer hosts Zan Holmes (repeat)) — Palmer UMC will host the inspiring preacher Zan Holmes in revival services beginning Sunday, May 7. Services times are 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. on Monday. Everyone welcome! Palmer is in the Waxahachie District, about 8 miles north of Ennis on I-45 South and 15 miles east of Waxahachie on FM 878. Contact: Annette Sowell at 972-449-3283 or fumc_palmer@ectisp.net.

A “Central Celebration” (repeat) — The combined music ministries of Central Presbyterian and Central UM churches of Waco will present a concert to benefit Waco Habitat for Humanity. The May 7 concert begins at 3 p.m. at Central UMC (corner of Highway 6 & Bagby). Choral selections will range from contemporary to traditional. There will also be a performance from the combined handbell choirs. A brass ensemble will accompany the choir and congregational singing. Admission is free. A love offering will be taken. For further information, please contact Karen Hogue at khogue@cumcwaco.com or David Fleuriet at fleurietmhbr@yahoo.com.

First UMC, Arlington hosts “Letters From Dad” (repeat) — Men from all churches are invited to attend a free (donations accepted, but not required) Bar-B-Q at First UMC of Arlington to learn about this great Christian Legacy program for Dads. The BBQ will be on Tuesday, May 2 and starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Music, fellowship, and information from Greg Vaughn, the founder of Letters

From Dad, will be the highlights of the evening. UMR Reporter Robin Russell highlighted Letters From Dad on November 23, 2005. We encourage the men and leaders of churches to visit the UMR Interactive site to review that article and visit www.lettersfromdad.com for additional information. To reserve seats for the men in your church contact the church at 817-274-2571 or Ted McIlvain at ted@arlingtonmethodist.org.

News

UM Judicial Council meets April 26-28

The highest judicial body of the UMC meets in closed session April 26-28 in Overland Park, Kansas, and is expected to take under consideration petitions to reconsider decisions 1031 and 1032 handed down by the Council at their meeting in Houston last fall. Both decisions relate to actions taken by the Virginia Annual Conference against the Rev. Edward Johnson for his refusal to admit a practicing gay man into membership at a local church. Decision 1031 pertains to errors in the complaint process, while 1032 deals with a pastor’s authority to exercise judgment in determining a person’s readiness to be received into membership. In each case, the Council reversed decisions of church law made by Bishop Charlene Kammerer and ruled in favor of Rev. Johnson.

The Judicial Council may, by a majority vote, reconsider any ruling or action it has taken either on its own motion, or on a petition filed by a party to the proceedings. Both Bishop Kammerer and the Virginia Board of Ordained Ministry filed requests for reconsideration of the decisions. Written briefs filed by the parties, as well as some by non-parties, will be considered by council members and a vote taken on each of the motions. The Council may choose to deny reconsideration or to grant it. If it votes to reconsider, it could potentially issue a decision immediately or place the matter on the fall docket. Granting reconsideration would not necessarily mean a change in the outcome.

No decisions are expected to be available until some time the following week. All decisions of the Judicial Council are posted on their website at www.umc.org. According to the Council’s rules, no member may interpret or comment on any decision. The meeting docket can be found at archives.umc.org/uploads/documents/Spring2006Docket.pdf <http://archives.umc.org/uploads/documents/Spring2006Docket.pdf> . The motions to reconsider were received after the docket had been set; thus they do not appear on the docket, but will be heard along with other non-docket items at some point during the four-day meeting.

Youth raise over $4.6 million through Souper Bowl of Caring

2006 was a record year for the Souper Bowl of Caring, where over 11,500 youth organizations raised over $4.6 million for local charities across the country. In Texas, 138 Methodist congregations participated and raised $68,157. "Youth everywhere are demonstrating how small efforts can make a huge impact in the fight against hunger and poverty," exclaimed Brad Smith, founder and executive director of the Souper Bowl of Caring. "We applaud everyone who used the Souper Bowl of Caring to step outside of themselves and help their neighbors in need."

Youth across the country collected one-dollar donations in large soup pots on or near Feb. 5. Each group donated their money directly to the charity of their choice—no money was sent to Souper Bowl of Caring headquarters. Organizers simply asked that groups report their collection amount so a national total can be determined. Groups that participated and have not reported can still report at www.souperbowl.org or by calling 800-358-SOUP(7687).

Since beginning with a prayer in a single South Carolina church, the Souper Bowl of Caring has raised close to $33 million for hungry and hurting people. Visit www.souperbowl.org to see pictures and stories shared by this year’s participants. America's teens are transforming Super Bowl weekend into the nation's largest youth-led day of giving through the Souper Bowl of Caring. Asking for only $1 on one day-Super Bowl Sunday-this event encourages people of all ages to care for their neighbors in need. Armed with soup pots, kids in all 50 states collect at church, school and retail outlets, and every penny raised is given to local charities as selected by each group. Souper Bowl of Caring is endorsed by NFL owners and has seen almost $33 million given to neighbors in need. It's $1. It's one day. It all adds up!

Events-Opportunities

May 15 deadline for Women in Ministry

The Worship Committee for the 2006 Annual conference is asking all women in ordained ministry who would like to participate in a “Celebration of Women” slideshow at Annual Conference to e-mail a 5x7 digital photograph with a resolution of 150 or more by Monday 15. This is an extension of the previous deadline so that no one will be overlooked. Send to Mary Meadows at mmeadows@fumcwaco.org and use “Women in Ministry” in the subject line. Please submit photos in JPG format, using “YOURNAME.JPG.”

Pension Program (repeat)

General Conference 2004 approved a new United Methodist Pension Program for all eligible clergy … Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP). In order to introduce and explain this new pension program and its funding prior to its presentation at Annual Conference (June 4-7), the Central Texas Conference Board of Pensions has scheduled an event in each district. Only one event remains — Weatherford District: 3 p.m. May 7 at Aledo UMC. These district meetings are critically important for every clergy person and chairs of each local church Pastor Parish Relations Committee, Finance Committee, and business administrator.

DaVinci Code: What’s the gospel truth?

Dan Brown’s phenomenal best-seller, The DaVinci Code, stood the Christian world on end when it was released in 2003. The May 19 release of a major motion picture based on Brown’s book, starring Tom Hanks, already is sending tremors through churches throughout the country as Christians wrestle with some of the claims regarding Jesus and the early church that Brown makes in his fictionalized account of the modern-day quest for the Holy Grail.

It’s just fiction, of course, but still … could any of it be true? If you’re looking for simple entertainment, read Brown’s book and mark your calendar for the movie’s release. If you’re looking for the truth, plan to join a discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, for “Decoding Jesus: The Truth Behind the DaVinci Code.”

Arborlawn UMC in west Fort Worth welcome Dr. Carolyn Osiek, Fischer Catholic Professor of New Testament at TCU’s Brite Divinity School, in examining some of the issues raised in Brown’s work – Jesus’ and the early church’s understanding of his divinity, the development of the early church and the role that women played in the evolution of the Christian movement – separating fact from fiction using Scripture and historical evidence.

Dr. Osiek holds a doctorate in New Testament and Christian Origins from Harvard University and is past president of the Catholic Biblical Association and the Society of Biblical Literature. She is editor of the 15-volume Message of Biblical Spirituality series and is a former associate editor of The Bible Today and New Testament book editor of the Catholic Biblical Quarterly. She has written extensively on the role of women and the structure of the family during New Testament times and the early church and is currently working on an Early Christian Patronage and the Language of Equality. “Decoding Jesus” is free and open to the public, so invite a friend. Dr. Osiek will take questions from the audience.

Bethel Computer Lab to launch May 1

Bethel UMC in southwest Fort Worth will launch its new Community Computer Lab Monday May 1. Largely funded by generous grants from Walmart, the lab will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for senior citizens and 4 to 7 p.m. for kids. With volunteer instructors from the community, the focus for seniors will be on computer basics, Internet and e-mailing; for kids the focus will be on math and typing. For more information, contact lab founder and administrator Sheryl Cornelius at 817-738-5184.

Cross Plains revival

Former District Superintendent Bob Weathers will return to an area he once served when he leads a revival May 7 – 10 at Cross Plains UMC. Since the wildfires that devastated some areas of Cross Plains, including the United Methodist church and parsonage structures, is meeting at Cross Plains Presbyterian Church. Contact: Charles Rodenberger at 254-725-6816 or 254-653-7551

Luther Felder returns to Grace for anniversary celebration

Rev. Dr. Luther B. Felder II, assistance general secretary for the General Board of Higher Education & Ministry’s Campus Ministry Section, will return as special to Grace UMC (3806 Curry Road, Arlington 76001) for the congregation’s 22^nd anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. May 22. Felder once served as pastor at Grace and has also served as campus minister at the Wesley Foundation at UT-Arlington. For more details, visit www.visitgraceonling.ocm.

“X” — A WCUMC worship conference

White’s Chapel UMC will hold its first worship conference ‘X’ June 15-16 targeted at churches that are on the edge of growth and wanting to learn more about progressing in their worship services. This two day conference will offer fresh ideas, practical steps, and relevant information that will equip churches and their staff with tangible tools for immediate implementation. Kyle Austin, WC’s director of productions, and John McKellar, senior pastor, will lead Main sessions. Breakout session topics range from “Staring a New Worship Service” and “Sound & Lighting 101” to “Creative Elements in Worship” and will be led by a variety of our WC staff. Cost: Individual registration $55 includes both days and lunch on Friday; 2 - 5 participants $50; and 6 – 10 participants $40. Register online at www.whiteschapelumc.com under “Event Registration.” Contact: Tracy Christensen at tchristensen@whiteschapelumc.com or 817-481-4147 ext. 206.

“Offering Sanctuary” at Austin Avenue UMC (repeat)

Austin Avenue UMC (1300 Austin Avenue, Waco 76710, 254-754-4685, rhull@austinavenueumc.org) is sponsoring a seminar on "Offering Sanctuary: Understanding the Religious Responses of Sexual Violence

Survivors" at 9 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday, May 23. The featured speakers are David Davis, M.Div., LCSW and Meredith Jones, M. Div., of the Waco Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children. Research indicates that victims often seek clergy for help. When clergy are not prepared to respond appropriately, victims react by turning away from the church. This seminar is an attempt to equip clergy with an appropriate response to a devastating situation that can lead to healing. RSVP is encouraged. All clergy are invited to attend.

Walk to Emmaus program (repeat)
The Walk to Emmaus will hold a conference-wide gathering Saturday, June 24, at First UMC Arlington. The event opens with worship at 9:30 a.m. and will include several breakout sessions during the day, lunch and dinner, and a closing worship service with communion beginning at 6:30 p.m. Keynote speakers include:

Stephen Bryant, world editor and publisher for Upper Room Ministries

Richard Gilmore, international lay director for the Walk to Emmaus

Julie Ann Allen, UM deacon in music ministry and competitor in the 1988 Olympic cycling trials

Victor Perez Silvestry, international spiritual director for Upper Room/Walk to Emmaus/Chrysalis

Advance registration (before June 9) is $20/adults and $10/children and includes meals. Registration after June 9 is $25/$15. Youth activities and nursery care provided as needed. Lunch and dinner are included in the registration fee. Pre-registration forms and schedule are available at the CTC Emmaus website - www.ctcemmaus.org. For additional information contact ctcemmaus@onr.com .

St. James, Waco music ministry (repeat)

Ralph Steele, senior pastor St. James UMC, Waco, invites all interested persons to a special music ministry program at St James at 6 p.m. May 19 with Lee Williams. Tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. For tickets and details, contact St. James at 254-752-4294.

FUSE celebrates Youth In Mission program (repeat)

CTCYM invites everyone in the Central Texas Conference to FUSE (potentially the largest single event) at 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Heart of Texas Coliseum in Waco. FUSE will be an opportunity for celebration, reunion, and worship energized by the Central Texas Conference Youth in Mission program. The two-time Dove Award winning band By the Tree (http://bythetree.com) will be there leading us in worship and celebration. If you have ever been on one of our CTCYM trips, or have supported those who have gone, put this event on your calendar now! Contact: FUSE coordinator Steve Heyduck at sheyduck@sbcglobal.net or CTCYM coordinator Rachel Giessen at Rachel@ctcumc.org.

Mission messages

Older youth and adult UM Volunteers in Mission trip: (repeat) In celebration of a 10-year covenant with the Eastern Mexico Annual Conference, an UMVIM team from the Central Texas Conference will be serving in Reynosa, Mexico from July 23-29, 2006. The trip is open to individuals age 16 years and older. The team will be working on a construction project at a local church and will also lead Vacation Bible School for the children in the community. No experience is necessary, but we would like to have some team members with expertise in tiling, sheetrock installation, and other carpentry. For additional information, contact Jennifer Coggins or Janet Wood at the Central Texas Conference Office. 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 or jan@ctcumc.org or jennifer@ctcumc.org. Download a registration form at www.ctxumc.org/missions/vim.html.

Resources

Midnight Oil discounts

Midnight Oil, the digital worship resource team, offers discounts on it Easter resources through the

end of the month. “Beyond the Tomb” and “Let Go” are 50% off the regular price. Plan ahead for next year's Easter now: https://www.midnightoilproductions.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=67_42. Also, with next weekend's NFL draft approaching, now may be a good time to read up on one of its oddities, "Mr. Irrelevant." The newest article in our reading section looks at the attention given to the last player picked in each year's draft and asks some questions about relevancy in worship. http://midnightoilproductions.com/reading/?p=27

What’s New at the Resource Center (repeat)

New resources highlighted at the Conference Resource Center this week are described below. For these and many more resources, contact Carol Roszell at 817-877-5222 or 800-460-8622. New arrivals include:

The Story of Hymn Writer Charles Wesley. DVD. 2006. Charles Wesley penned more than 6,500 magnificent hymns. Some are the most beloved in history. In this fascinating one-man play, you’ll hear the true stories of the early days of Methodism, the events that led up to his conversion, his brother John’s “Aldersgate Experience,” and the astonishing events that unfolded as the Wesley brothers first began to preach and sin in the fields of England.

Depression Connection support groups (repeat)

Depression Connection Team collaborates with churches to develop and operate support groups for people with depression, bipolar disorder, and related conditions. People suffering from these disorders are more likely to achieve recovery when participating in small peer support groups. Presently, we have five groups and we are developing three new ones to begin this month. Would you like to consider having your church sponsor a group? For additional information please contact Tony Campbell at Tony@depressionconnection.org or call (817)-810-9599.

Calendar

— Looking Ahead —

Glen Lake Camp Golf Classic — April 28 at Squaw Valley Golf Course, Glen Rose

Spring Singles Mingle — April 29 at First UMC Burleson

Youth Choir Rally — April 29-30 at Granbury First UMC

Changing Lives Through Stewardship training — April 29 and 30 (two locations)

Deadline for DEAL grant — April 30

Start-Up Seminar — May 2 at Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center

Letters to Dad program — May 2 at First UMC Arlington

Deacons/Diaconal Ministers Retreat — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 at First UMC Fort Worth’s Lyle Lodge

UMW Assembly at Anaheim, Calif. — May 4-7

Conference Pension Program – 3 p.m. May 7 at Aledo UMC

Revival featuring Zan Holmes — May 7 at Palmer UMC

Central Music Celebration — Central UMC & Central Presbyterian (Waco) concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity — May 7 at Central UMC, Waco

Frost UMC Revival — May 7-9 evenings at From UMC

Christian Educators Fellowship — May 8 at Metropolitan Board of Missions

Offering Sanctuary: Understanding the Religious Responses of Sexual Violence Survivors — 9 a.m.-noon May 23 at Austin Avenue UMC, Waco

FUSE – reunion/celebration of CTCYM — June 4 at Heart of Texas Coliseum, Waco

Central Texas Annual Conference — June 4-7, Waco Convention Center

Bishop’s Week — June 22-24 at Mt. Sequoyah, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Conference-wide Walk to Emmaus program — June 24 at First UMC Arlington

Older adult / adult UM VIM trip to Reynosa, Mexico — July 23-29

GBGM Health & Wellness – Congregation Health Ministries (see article) — Oct. 8-11

Needs, Resources, Opportunities

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

to pull your listing when your opening has been filled.

Student Ministries

First UMC Keller seeks a dynamic individual to work as an intern for student ministries. This individual will have a passion for sharing the gospel with students and a fun-loving attitude. Applicants must be at least a junior in college with a ministry mindset. He/she must possess the interpersonal, mentoring and relational skills necessary for working with middle school and high school students, high moral standards, as well as the administrative skills necessary to perform their primary responsibilities. The intern will assist in developing a youth program that is engaging and challenges spiritual growth in the lives of youth. The responsibilities and job description will include development of youth leadership, planning and programming, and building relationships with students. This individual will report directly to the youth pastor. Interested applicants can submit a resume by e-mail or fax to chrisj@kellerumc.org. Phone: 817-431-1332. Fax 817-337-0822.

Children’s Ministry Director

A director of children’s ministry is needed at Richland Hills UMC in North Richland Hills, with start date of July 1. Send resumes to Bobby Baggett at bbaggett@rhumc.net or mail to 7301 Glenview Dr., North Richland Hills 76180. We seek a person committed to the Christian faith, with skills in building volunteer support, training and organization, and able to communicate effectively with children. Qualifications: undergraduate degree; experience in children's ministry required or willingness to receive training. Position is 20 hrs a week. Church website is www.rhumc.net.

Youth Ministry

First UMC Coleman seeks a person with a passion for youth ministry to further develop, organize, implement and lead a comprehensive youth ministry to include a breadth of perspective and balance of ministry. 10-15 hours per week. Some planning and writing may be done off premises. Salary negotiable and will include mileage reimbursement. Vacation, sick leave and holidays according to office staff policy. Consideration for extra time off for a student will be given during final examinations. Start date on or about August 20. For a complete job description or to apply, send brief cover letter and one-page resume to: Dr. Jeff Miller, Fax #325-625-4859 or fumclmn@web-access.net (put Youth Minister in subject line).

Musician
Alliance of Faith in Ennis, a church restart, seeks a Sunday morning organist and/or pianist. For more information, please contact Judy at 972-875-7491 or judyvan007@yahoo.com.

Full-time Executive Director

H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Pupils Excel) Tutoring Center, Inc. a faith-based non-profit service organization with eight sites in Arlington, seeks a full time executive director. H.O.P.E.’s mission is to provide a safe, caring environment where children can learn and grow. Volunteer tutors give free tutoring for students in fourth through eighth grades. Send resume to H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center, Inc. at: 2020 S. Collins St., Arlington, TX 76010. For further information and a job description please contact Nila Geisel at 817-860-7757.

Summer Workers and Vehicles

United Community Centers, Inc. (Fort Worth), a national mission institution of the UM General Board of Global Ministries, has several opportunities for summer work and has a need for assistance with transportation. UCC’s 11-week Summer Day Camp program operates in 3 Fort Worth locations, serving over 300 children and youth. Needed are vans, mini-buses or buses for transportation to various field trips. If your church or organization has a vehicle that UCC could use on loan or rental or if you would like to apply for the summer work, please contact program director Sherry Dunn at 817-927-5556 or sdunn@unitedcommunitycenters.org.

Accountant

Martin UMC located in Bedford seeks a part-time staff accountant to start immediately. Experience needed in all aspects of accounting and budgets. This position will coordinate with appropriate church committees and staff, and prepare and present reports necessary for effective decision making. Knowledge of ACS or other accounting software necessary. Hours to vary between 20 to 25 hours per week, some weekend and evenings hours required. Email your resume and salary requirements to Bayardp@martin-methodist.org for consideration.

Director of Youth Ministry

Polytechnic UMC (1310 S. Collard St., Fort Worth 76105) seeks a permanent part-time director of youth ministry to instruct and train youth to understand and implement the Word of God in their lives, especially as it relates to worship, service, outreach, Christian growth, and family. This person would also be designing programming and activities, integrating youth into the life of the church, recruiting and training volunteers, and working with other staff members. Apply to: Pastor, Polytechnic UMC, 1310 S. Collard St., Fort Worth 76105. For more details, call the church office at 817/534-0278.

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