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“Purses for a Purpose” Auction Held at Williams Memorial UMC

Jul 13

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Please come join us for an amazing fundraiser to support Stacey Pool’s 1 year mission to Africa

The event, Purses for a Purpose Silent Auction, will be July 29th, in the Williams Memorial Youth Center from 7:00 – 9:00 pm with over 200 purses on display!

Tickets are $15 in advance or $25 at door. To purchase advanced tickets come by Williams Memorial UMC Good Treasure’s bookstore or email kerri.crocker@gmail.com.  Starbucks will be serving complimentary drinks and desserts. Childcare is provided

If you have any name-brand purses you’d like to donate for this event, please email Kerri.Crocker@gmail.com and bring to the bookstore and leave for Kerri to pick up.

Donations accepted until July 25th

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Williams Memorial UMC is located at 4000 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Tx 75503

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Addiction Conference Held at Mt Sequoyah

May 20

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The Addiction Conference is an excellent opportunity to establish a resource team for your district or local congregation for treatment referral, crisis intervention and management of family dynamics. Those who will benefit from the conference are care teams, families, staff, pastors and conference leadership.

The conference will be June 27-29, 2010 at Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center. It will focus on the following:

SOME WORKSHOP TITLES:

· The Family’s Journey Through Chemical Dependency

· Healing the Wounds

· Lost Childhood, Children of Addicts

· Courage to Break the Cycle

· Treatment, Transitional Living, Recovery… what to expect

SPECIAL WORKSHOP PRESENTERS:

· Jeannine Bezotte

· Jack Fryer

· Honorable Mary Ann Gunn

· Rev. Tommy Toombs

· Ron Tweskbery

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

STEVE HORNBERGER, MSW, has over 25 years experience in human services and community building as a social worker, grassroots activist, educator, consultant and administrator. Currently, he is responsible for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) Clergy Education and Training Project (CETP) trainings and Program Director of Celebrating Families!

MATT KARAYAN, MA, author, counselor, therapist. Matt is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) through the state of Minnesota. He has published numerous articles in the area of chemical dependency and spirituality, and has published two books; Healing The Wound, The Family’s Journey Through Chemical Dependency, and the second book on spirituality called The Way Home, Stories from the Master. His frankness and sense of humor brings new light to addiction issues.

REV. CINDY SLOAN serves as program associate for the United Methodist Special Program on SPSARV, where she coordinates the delivery of training and resources for clergy and congregational ministry development. Cindy is a dynamic preacher and mentor.

CEU credit and limited scholarships are available through SPSARV for the event. Contact SPSARV, Cindy Sloan 704.882.0282 for details.

For more information on registration and lodging, contact Mount Sequoyah 800.760.8126 or 479.443.4531 and www.mountsequoyah.org.

Downtown Youth Theater Present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

May 4

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The Downtown Youth Theater, at First United Methodist Church Texarkana, is proud to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,

Performances will be May 14, 15,  20, 21, 22 at 7:00 p.m. and May 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 3:00 p.m. Suggested ticket donation $10

Located at FUMC Texarkana, Corner of State Line and 4th Ave. For more info call 903-792-7136

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“Smoke on the Mountain” at Hardy Memorial UMC in June

May 1

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Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church will be presenting the hit musical “Smoke on the Mountain” beginning at 7:30 on Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12 and again the following week at 7:30 on Thursday, June 17 through Saturday, June 19. “Smoke on the Mountain” relates the story of the Sanders family in 1938 as they visit Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for a Saturday Night Singing. The Sanders sing old-time gospel and bluegrass music and tell stories about their lives. “Smoke” is filled with humor, music, and clean family fun. Everyone will enjoy this brilliant show which currently runs year round in places like Branson, Missouri.

“Smoke on the Mountain” features the acting and singing talents of movie regular Krystofer Cox as Rev. Merle Oglethorpe; the oft-seen talents of TexRep regular Corrine Book as June Sanders; new to the stage is Andrew McBay as Stanley Sanders; bringing her brilliant country vocals to her character is Jessica Mills as Denise Sanders; playing the banjo in public for the first time and singing high tenor is Jason Black as Dennis Sanders; tickling the ivories and keeping everyone in key is Julie McBay as Vera Sanders; playing, singing, and directing the program is Micah McBay as Burl Sanders. This top notch cast will provide a full evening of entertainment and fun as well as a reminder that Jesus is the guide in our lives.

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning May 3rd and may be ordered by calling the church office at (903) 793-1116. Tickets are $5 per person. In addition to the musical, Hardy will present an art exhibit in the foyer of the church before and after each performance. Please arrive early to enjoy this exhibit and get a good seat for the program.

Information is also available from Hardy’s website at: http://www.hardyumc.org

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Small Membership Church Celebration Dinner

Apr 19

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SMALL MEMBERSHIP CHURCH CELEBRATION DINNER

June 1, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Aldersgate Hall, The Woodlands UMC

Speaker: Rev. Kevin Otto – Pastor, Nederland Wesley UMC

Entertainment: Charlotte Floyd and Porch Praise

Presentation of the “Margie Jordan Awards for Excellence”

Cost of dinner: $14.00 per person

Send Reservations to: Sue Sullivan

6312 Chaparral

Texarkana, Tx. 75503

(903) 838-7737

Reservation Deadline: April 28,2010

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Local Churches Host Concerts

Mar 18

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Several local churches are hosting concerts in the spring.

Williams Memorial UMC will host Wayne Kerr on his “One Voice” tour. The concert is Sunday Evening, March 21 in Williams’ Wesley Hall and the doors open at 5:00 p.m. This event is a District Youth Rally, however everyone of all ages are invited to attend. Attendees will receive a download card to download the CD made from this concert free.

Spring Fling Christian Music Review Featuring local Christian Musical talent, groups, individuals and bands! Saturday, March 27.  Music begins at 3 PM Food for Sale on site. Pirtle United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Dudley Plaisance Located South of Kilgore, Texas follow the signs. 903.522-1237

LaGrone Chapel UMC Concert: Homeward Bound with Shirley Jean. March 27 6 PM. Contact Pastor: James Fleet 903.431-0537

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Tennison Memorial Hosts 2010 Lenten Series

Mar 8

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2010 LENTEN SERIES – MARCH 14-15
Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church

We invite you all to join us for these special opportunities of worship, fellowship and (of course) food during our annual Lenten series. We are thrilled to have Dr. Pat Day as our guest speaker.

Dr. Day has served as senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Shreveport since 1992. He was instrumental in leading a major turn-around of the 3,800 member congregation. The Sunday worship services are broadcast each week on the NBC affiliate KTAL and on the ABC affiliate KTBS.
Dr. Day earned his B.A. degree from Austin College in 1971, his Master of Theology degree from Southern Methodist University in 1975, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from SMU in 1976.

He is a member of the National Speakers Association and is in constant demand as an inspirational and motivational speaker for churches, schools, colleges, conferences, civic organizations, and community events. He has also written several articles for Net Results magazine for evangelism and church growth, and is the author of the inspirational book “Growing Into Greatness.”

We do hope you will make every effort to attend each service, and to invite others to join us for what promises to be a glorious time of worship, preparing our hearts for the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection at Easter!

A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR PASTORS – On Monday, March 15, at 2PM, Dr. Day will lead a workshop for pastors on Passionate Worship, sharing ideas and resources to help you better plan and prepare for worship.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday, March 14, 6PM “The Transformed Life” Romans 12:1-2
Monday, March 15, Noon “How To Be Like Jesus” Mark 1:16-20
Monday, March 15, 6PM “Forgiveness: The Ultimate Miracle” Ephesians 4:30-32
***A meal will be served in the Activity Center following each worship service.

DeSobe Group Rescheduled

Feb 23

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Due to forecasted weather conditions, Dr. DeSobe has decided to reschedule the “DeSobe Group” to March 17th at Tyler, Marvin 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Group will not meet tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24th.

Mount Sequoyah Upcoming Events

Feb 16

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Small Church Leadership Institute (Early bird discount extended until February 22)

Due to the recent inclement weather the early bird discount for the Small Church Leadership Institute at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center, March 8-12, has been extended until February 22. Register today! Learn to lead your small attendance church to a higher level of health and vitality. For details contact Marilyn at programs@mountsequoyah.org call 800-760-8126, or go to www.mountsequoyah.org.

Save $50 – register by March 7

Clergywomen’s Gathering

Women in Ministry save $50 by registering before March 7 for the Clergywomen’s Gathering at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas April 7-9. Join us for an awesome keynote speaker and fantastic workshops. Learn to “Live in Balance and Recapture your Creativity.” Invite your friends from other denominations to join us, too. Contact Rev. Kim Ross spiritualdirector@mountsequoyah.org or call 800-760-8126.

Caring for Creation Conference

The third annual Caring for Creation conference will be held April 16-18 at Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The conference is designed to connect members of faith with a supportive community that works collectively to nurture and celebrate God’s creation. Additional opportunities at the conference include workshops, worship, networking and plenary speakers. Register Now! Contact: Marilyn at programs@mountsequoyah.org or 800-760-8126

Interfaith Church Security & Intruder Awareness/Response Seminar

April 20 & 21 at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center. This seminar will give you the tools to start a church safety/security ministry, improve your current plan, and training for church employees (ushers, secretaries, greeters, reception, etc.) on recognizing behavioral pre-cursors or suspicious behavior. $185 for Day 1; $295 for both days. For details contact Marilyn at 800-760-8126, programs@moutnsequoyah.org or www.mountsequoyah.org. To register online for the seminar http://www.intruderresponse.com/registration.html for lodging and meals contact Mount Sequoyah.

Check for online registration on February 19 at www.mountsequoyah.org

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North District Delegate Meeting

Feb 9

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All clergy and laity are welcome to attend the North District Delegate Meeting with Rick Goodrich on April 17, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Daingerfield FUMC. We will learn about annual conference issues and items to be voted on this year.  Daingerfield FUMC is located at 306 Scurry, Daingerfield TX 75638