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The Glass Angel

Jan wrote on 10/7/2008 12:31:29 PM

The Angel had lost her arm and presumably her hand. Not only was God with you and watching over you, but He was reminding you that the only hands he has are yours. So, you and your group as you were working so diligently may be reminded that you were His Hands at this time and in this place. God bless you all.

The Glass Angel

Jan wrote on 10/7/2008 12:31:07 PM

The Angel had lost her arm and presumably her hand. Not only was God with you and watching over you, but He was reminding you that the only hands he has are yours. So, you and your group as you were working so diligently may be reminded that you were His Hands at this time and in this place. God bless you all.

Flood Buckets Urgently Needed

Frank Varro wrote on 10/6/2008 8:31:10 PM

Westchase UMC, located at 10590 Westoffice, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77042, will be preparing flood buckets for the Galveston area and sending rice and beans to Servants of Christ for their homeless program. We lift you up in prayer!

Lack of Donations Challenges Ike Relief

Rev. Marji Bishir wrote on 10/6/2008 4:14:33 PM

Have you considered a church-to-church partnership program to make repairs to the 200 churches that were damaged? I think churches in the North Texas Conference would be insterested in a program like that.

7 Days of Prayer

Brenda Thompson - wrote on 10/4/2008 1:50:14 PM

This information will be given to the congregation on Sunday. Brenda Thompson Adminstrative Assitant St. Paul UMC - Huntsville

Commission on Communications Elects Officers
TAC's Cynthia Harvey Among Those Elected

Vickie Simons wrote on 10/3/2008 9:24:28 PM

Cynthia, congratulations! What an honor for both you and the TAC to be elected to the Methodist Commission on Communications. Our prayers of support are with you. Vickie Simons

Flood Buckets Urgently Needed

Bert Bagley wrote on 10/2/2008 11:15:19 PM

Galveston needs flood buckets....lots of em. We are also feeding about 850 meals a day to residents and first responders. Donations would be quite helpful of the cash kind to make this ministry possible. Also, the children of Galveston Schools have lost most of their uniforms...Talking perhaps 4000 children. At $25/ child we can get them started. Donations to Moody Methodist in care of Charles Bagley... My cell is 409-789-1120. Please, we are not equipped to handle clothing at this time....but the need to take care of children is great....Let me know how you can help please.

Flood Buckets Urgently Needed

Marquette Gibbs wrote on 10/2/2008 9:43:15 PM

The Blueridge UMW and congregation will prepare 20 flood buckets. Thank you for the opportunity to serve others in need. We live to Do all the good in all the ways we can

Clergy Skip Lunch Out; Donate to Relief Instead

Bill Taylor wrote on 10/1/2008 8:40:11 PM

Reverend Burton sent this report to me today: Rev. Taylor Just wanted to let you know how I spent our money today. My wife and I went to Home Depot, and they donated $100 dollars worth of buckets, lids, and materials. John Earl works there, and they were very good to us. We then went to the local Dollar Tree, and Dollar General. We were able to average about 3.47 complete buckets for our donation of $112 which is about $32.24 per bucket! We added our own donation to this money and spent a total of $193.42. With the combined funds we know have 6 complete kits along with 6 buckets and lids and a few left over items that will be assembled at Reeves Chapel this Wednesday night along with the items my congregation brings! I am looking forward to delivering these to those in need in the Beaumont area. Thank you for allowing me to work with the money. It was a real blessing! God bless! Tommy Earl

7 Days of Prayer

Roy James wrote on 9/30/2008 8:51:30 PM

Thank you for such an offer at such a time as this it is a gift to all of us

Texas Conference Staff Brings
Ministry of Presence to Devastated Communities

Central United Methodist,Galveston,TX wrote on 9/27/2008 11:46:47 PM

Central UMC held service and Holy Communion Sunday,Sept.21 and will hold service tomorrow, Sept.28th.Probably a Traditional 11;00 AM. service.Welcome all.

7 Days of Prayer

Serina Y. Mitchell wrote on 9/26/2008 12:05:03 AM

I will certainly inform Ebenezer of your 7 day prayer request. Prayer does change things and God is certainly in the prayer answering business! SYMitchell--Lay Leader EUMC Houston

Amerson Brothers Sign New Book; Lead Upper Room Chapel

Mary Beth Gibson wrote on 9/25/2008 8:08:33 PM

The Amerson brothers signed my copy at Annual Conference. It was a joy to have them sign because they are such nice guys, but I must admit that it has been an even greater joy to read their book. It presents a viewpoint that we rarely hear and challenged me to incorporate giving as an integral part of my worship. Would be an asset to every congregation!

7 Days of Prayer

Michael Hunter wrote on 9/25/2008 6:26:25 PM

This is AWESOME!!

Hurricane Ike Response Teams

Joan Munoz wrote on 9/25/2008 11:49:35 AM

My husband is a construction project manager handling retail and residential reconstruction with his own tools avaiable to work. We live in Atlanta and cannot afford the distance bringing a truck full of tools on a volunteer basis unfortunately. He is bilingual in Spanish and hard working if he can be useful to any construction company or insurance company. I can work from anywhere on my computer and can volunteer part time while there... Joan Munoz 404-556-1273

Flood Buckets Urgently Needed

Wayne Calder wrote on 9/24/2008 1:08:12 PM

Shepherd is preparing 30 buckets. We have managed to get our local Home Depot to agree to donating the buckets. You may want to try to get your local Lowes/Home Depot/Hardware store to donate buckets. Pity we don't have nice, big Cross and Flame TXCUMC stickers that we can put on the buckets! Wayne Calder

Flood Buckets Urgently Needed

Rev. Tom Stephenson wrote on 9/23/2008 10:40:02 PM

To Michelle McMahon and the Mounds UMC in Mounds, OK: thank you for the quick action and driving the flood buckets down to SE Texas. We have distributed them to FUMC Orange, Salem UMC, Orange and Bridge City members. Thanks for demonstrating so well the power of connectionalism.

Texas Conference Staff Brings
Ministry of Presence to Devastated Communities

Richard Wade wrote on 9/23/2008 10:41:36 AM

As a member of First Methodist, Longview I am extremely proud of our Bishop. She, as a servant of God, has taken an active role in the recovery process. We should all continue to support her and all effected with our prayers, as well as any other support we can contribute.

Flood Buckets Urgently Needed

Capri Grimes wrote on 9/22/2008 2:29:48 PM

First - Fulshear is working on buckets. We will be making it a community project by having our neighbors help us put the buckets together at our next outdoor movie event!

Churches - Report Damage to Conference Office

Isaac BROUNE wrote on 9/21/2008 5:02:02 AM

God will never let you down. There will always be a hand to provide to your needs. We, in Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), are praying and will continue to pray for you. Stay blessed.

Hurricane Ike Response Teams

Rick Carpenter wrote on 9/19/2008 12:18:28 AM

I suggest the idea of teams also staying in less-affected areas and making "day trips" into the disaster zones. This may make accommodating teams' lodging needs not a burden on the recovery efforts.

Food and Supplies Transported from Texarkana to Pasadena

Bill Taylor wrote on 9/18/2008 11:03:48 PM

Way to go Williams UMC!!!

Food and Supplies Transported from Texarkana to Pasadena

GRACE CARDWELL wrote on 9/18/2008 5:31:20 PM

I'm very proud to be a member of such a caring church. The Williams UMC staff and membership are the best. My hat (if I wore one) is off to you.

Flood Buckets Urgently Needed

Robert Stutes wrote on 9/18/2008 8:14:01 AM

Bellville UMC mission team has set a goal to prepare 500 flood buckets. This will take a little bit of time, but we are hard at work on the project. We are 70 miles from Houston but suffered no storm damage and no power outages, so our folks are ready to serve.

Flood Buckets Urgently Needed

Eleanor wrote on 9/17/2008 3:38:29 PM

Michelle, Thanks for your prayers and your willingness to serve. Please contact Kathie Mann at texaspim@methodists.net regarding the flood buckets. Or email me at ecolvin@txcumc.org and I will connect you.