This Week in Texas Methodist History  February 3

Marvin UMC to Host Annual Historical Meeting

Registration Now Open

Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler will host the Annual Meeting of the Texas United Methodist Historical Society on March 14-16.  Marvin has been one of the outstanding congregations of the Texas Conference for generations.  It combines vital ministries of social service, vigorous evangelism, outstanding music and worship experiences and a deep appreciation of the historical roots of Methodism. 

The planning committee has created a program that combines tours of historic sites, informative lectures,  and inspiration.  The schedule and registration details follow.

Thursday, March 14 

            Noon-1:00       Registration     

            1:00-2:15         Greeting - Dr. Garry Nall

                                    Devotion - Dr. John Robbins

                                     - Rev. Sandra Smith

            2:15-3:30         History and Tour of Marvin Sanctuary

                                    Break

            3:30-4:30         Tour of Marvin Chapel and Herd Worship Center

            6:30                 Banquet

                                    An Evening with Bishop Marvin

                                    Dr. Marty Dunbar and Rev. Richard Seaton

Friday, March 15

            8:45                 Assemble in Elm Street Parking Lot

9:00-4:00         Tour of Oakwood Cemetery, St. Paul UMC, Jacksonville UMC,

Earl’s Chapel UMC

                                    Lunch-St. Paul UMC, Tyler

                                    Snack-Jacksonville UMC

Saturday, March 16     

            8:30-9:00         Music - Marvin Contemporary Band

Devotion - Rev. Barbara Hugghins                               

            9:00-9:45         What’s A Girl To Do:  Missionary Decisions

                                    Bill Hardt

            9:45-10:15       Break

            10:15-Noon     TUMHS Business Meeting

                                    Awards

Registration

NAME___________________________________________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________

CITY____________________________ STATE_______ ZIP______

Thursday Evening  - Banquet, Compliments of Marvin UMC

           

_____Number attending, Reservation Required

Friday - Tour of Historic Churches in Tyler and Jacksonville

           

_____Number riding People Mover, Reservation Required

           

            _____Lunch at St. Paul UMC, Reservation Required - $10/person                            

Saturday - Box Lunch to Go, Compliments of Marvin UMC

            _____Lunch, Reservation Required

REGISTRATION FEE            $50                                              ____________

TUMHS MEMBERSHIP DUES          $20 a year or

                                                            $300 Lifetime      ____________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED                                              ____________

Send registration form and money (check payable to TUMHS) to Stewart Caffey, 5426 89^th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79424 by February 28.

CHURCH PARKING-Elm Street

ACCOMODATIONS AND TRAVEL

Registrants are responsible for making their own room reservations.

A block of rooms are being held until February 27^th at Comfort Suites, Tyler.  When making reservations, mention you are attending the United Methodist Historical Society meeting to receive the special rate:  Comfort Suites offers a full hot breakfast and USA Today newspaper. They do not provide shuttle service to the church.

  Comforts Suites                                  1 King Bed-$80/night

              303 E. Rieck Road                             2 Queen Beds-$85/night

              903-534-0999