First is our Joys and Concerns page. Any prayer request or praise that we receive is posted here.

Second is our Church Classifieds page. It is our place to connect those churches who have extra resources with those churches looking for resources.

Third is our Job Opportunity page. This page is a place for you to list job opportunities in your church.

If you have prayers, resources or job opportunities to add to these pages, please email them to  aroh@sbcglobal.net

All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. http://www.cleaningforareason.org/

Please pass this information on to bless a woman going through any type of Cancer treatment. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women. It’s our job to pass the word and let them know that there are people out there that care. Be a blessing to someone and pass this information along.

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.

You can purchase field box seats in our groups tickets through your district office. They are $22.00 each and must be ordered and paid up front. Please check with your district office for the deadline to purchase those tickets.

This will be an exciting game between the Astros and Pirates, plus our own Bishop Janice Riggle Huie will be throwing out the first pitch.  You won’t want to miss it! See you there!

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

Clergy are eligible for a rebate of the 2010 GHB increase in personal contribution. Once clergy attend a Day of Wellness event, a rebate check for the 10% increase in clergy contribution will be made according to the following formula:

2010 personal contribution amount* –(minus) Minus 2009 personal contribution amount** (Equals)  = REBATE***

*The 2010 personal contribution amount will be calculated based on the personal contribution for the month of February 2010 using the clergy’s salary as of February 2010 and multiplying that amount by 12. The last day for setting 2010 compensation is February 28, 2010 for rebate purposes.

**The 2009 personal contribution amount is calculated based on the amount contributed by personal contribution for the month of December, 2009 using the clergy’s salary as of December 2009 and multiplying that amount by 12.

***The rebate amount will be the difference between the annualized 2010 personal contribution amount and the 2009 annualized personal contribution amount.

Clergy attending a Day of Wellness event during 2010 will receive their rebate check on the day they complete the Day of Wellness. Clergy who attended the Day of Wellness prior to 2010 will receive their rebate check in the mail during the month of February.

Do you like to “get out of town” once a month or so, even for just a couple of hours? Have a chance to eat lunch in places that are not Dairy Queen?

Would you like to do these things with a person of wit, skill and experience working with clergy because he is one himself?

And do you have a pressing need to get started on those continuing education hours for 2010?

Then we have a deal for you!

Dr. Jerry DeSobe, Director of the Krist Samaritan Center in Clear Lake, will be convening a Clergy Study Group on Wednesday, February 24 from 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. at Marvin UMC in Tyler.

The group will meet monthly for conversation and study, at a time to be determined.

This is a group organized specifically by and for the North and Northwest Districts. It can be claimed as continuing education credits.

For more information, or to register, or to express interest even though you can’t make the first session, contact Dr. Jerry DeSobe at one of the following:

Office phone 281-480-7554, ext. 24

Email gdesobe@samaritanhouston.org

You’ll be glad you did!

Published: 02/11/2010

TULSA, Okla.—Patricia “Pat” Blake Pierce, 82, of Cedar Hill, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Tulsa.

Mrs. Pierce was born July 11, 1927, in Oklahoma. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Ben Pierce; one daughter, Fran Pierce; and one granddaughter, Abby Glassco.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Kurt Glassco of Tulsa and Janet and Greg Powell of Midothian, Texas; two sisters, Norma Lane and Virginia Dempsey; seven grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and a number of other relatives.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Texarkana. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park under direction of Moore’s Southlawn Chapel.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.

Memorials may be made to Bruce Olson Missions.

Online registration is at www.moorefuneral.com.

Audition times are as follows:

Thursday Feb 11 6-9 P.m.

Friday Feb 12 6-9 p.m.

Saturday Feb 13  11 a.m. – 5p.m.

Sunday Feb 13 2-7 p.m.

Auditions will be held at First United Methodist Church in Texarkana. 401 N. Stateline, Texarkana, Tx

For more informatiom contact Eva and Forrest Garret at 903-792-7136, 903-794-9555 or Mindy Zwirn 903-306-0512