The DNA in every cell contains the essential information that defines who we are. Vital churches, like healthy bodies, have healthy DNA in every member of the body. Unity on the core values, bedrock beliefs, vision and motivating mission creates a permission-giving spirit and a positive ministry environment. DNA Coaching exists to support your efforts to create this positive DNA – in you, your church and your denomination.
Youth choirs or other musical groups that are available and willing to worship with us at Soules Chapel UMC (northwest of Gilmer) and share their musical talents are needed. We are a small congregation and it would be such a treat for us to have guests to bring a musical lift to our worship service. I am chairing the worship committee this year and we have had several requests for special music. I believe the folks in our congregation would welcome any musical style that sings praises to the Lord.
Mr. Charles Bailey, grandfather of Rev. Amy Hodge of Hallsville First and Kilgore College Wesley Foundation, passed away yesterday, May 26 in Duncanville, Texas. Funeral will be Monday, May 31 at 10 am with Rev. Nathan Hodge officiating.
There is a new corrected Retired Clergy Pe Deium Form now available.
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.
Several Items To Note
May 20
Our Sympathies-
Funeral Services will be held today in New Orleans, La for Rev. Doug Smith’s mother, Jeannette Smith. Mrs. Smith had been in hospice for 6 months.
Please keep Chris and Skye McLain and Skye’s family, father Jerry and brother Rance, in your prayers today. Skye’s mother, Sabrina Hawthrone, recently passed away suddenly. Chris was the youth director at St. Luke’s UMC of Kilgore and now works in Louisiana. He is a friend to many.
Pianist Needed
First United Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon is looking for a pianist for Sunday worship. Send resumes to PO Box 659, Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 or office@fumcmv.org
Last Change to Register for Annual Conference
LAST CHANCE!! If you have not registered as a delegate to annual conference the only way now is through the district office. Call this week to make certain you have a badge when you arrive.
Location: First Methodist Gladewater, Jeter Hall, 217 W. Quitman, Gladewater, TX 75647
This Friday, 9:30am – 1pm; RSVP to UT Physicians of Gladewater: (903) 845-4398
Download flyer using link below
Clay Cantrelle Services
May 12
Rev. Earl and Sue Cantrelle’s grandson, Clay Cantrelle died on May 8 in Marshall, TX on May 8. Visitation will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. at Summit in Marshall under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
| Sullivan Funeral Home 100 E. Travis Marshall, TX 75670 |
| 903-938-7777 Fax: 903-938-6438 www.sullivan-funeralhome.com |
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
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
