Look at the Heavens
South Central Jurisdiction
United Methodist Congress of the Deaf
September 24-26, 2010
Cypress United Methodist Church
13403 Cypress-North Houston Road
Cypress Texas 77340
Revised: May 25, 2010
Look at the Heavens
South Central UMCD, September 24-26, 2010
Cypress United Methodist Church, Cypress Texas
Costs:
$25 Pre-conference Workshop (10am-5pm Friday) for Deaf Team Members taking
Volunteers in Mission Team Member Training: includes training manual;
Minimum of 7 people must participate in order for this class to be held.
Sign Language Interpreter Provided.
If you took this training in Dallas or in Arkansas, you do not need to
repeat it here.
$95 Conference Package: “Look at the Heavens” SCJ UMCD
(Travel and Housing Not Included)
Included in the $95:
Shuttle service between airports, church and hotel.
Friday Night dinner, Welcome and Theme Presentation
Saturday am Bible Study “Stories and More” presenting Psalm 8
lunch, stain glass workshop, writing workshop, Haitian Culture workshop
Saturday night dinner at Cypress and SCJ Business Meeting
Sunday School and Worship, Lunch
Membership dues
Optional Post-conference trip to Space Center USA $35 extra (bus and
ticket). Souvenirs and snacks at your own expense.
$50 Post-Conference Workshop on Sunday for Religious Interpreters
2:00pm-7:00pm: Toby Welch from Lone Star College (.5 CEU’s pending)
includes supper.
Not included in the Conference Package:
Hotel: approx. $95 per night plus hotel tax (two people to a room w/ 2 queen
beds/Single rooms cost more). See last page for hotel information.
Make your own reservations under your own name and with your own credit
card.
Registration (please see below)
Fill out and mail to Mary Kay Hudspeth, Treasurer, SCJ-UMCD, 9200 Inwood
Road, Dallas, TX 75220. Make check payable to SCJ UMCD.
You can fly to Bush Intercontinental Airport or to Hobby Airport.
Shuttle from Hobby Airport requires you to chip in for driver’s gasoline and
toll road expense, about $10 round trip.
Conference Hotel: Best Western Windsor Suites
13371 FM 1960 Road W, Houston TX 77065-4001
281 807-4007 Fax: 281 807-4008
SCJ UMCD Conference SCHEDULE
Friday 3pm-6pm Check in
6pm Supper at Cypress
7pm-9pm Welcome and Get Acquainted Games (Amy Walker)
Intro to Theme Scriptures using ASL Bible
Saturday am breakfast at hotel
8:30am Worship with Psalm 8 Mary and Neil Early: Stories and More
9am Conference Time (Rev. Neil Early) Psalm 8 and the Creation story
11am: Global UMCD Korea Report, Nairobi Invitation
Noon Lunch at Cypress UMC
1pm Tour of Stained Glass Windows at Cypress and the Angel Shop
Marlene Hacksma: [email protected] 281-370-5294
2pm Workshops (hour+15 min):
“Stained Glass” Paper Craft
Haitian Culture (Victor Vidounou)
Writing A Story for Your Newsletter or Web Page (Karla Goolsby)
330pm Workshops (hour+15 min):
“Stained Glass” Paper Craft
Haitian Culture (Victor Vidounou)
Writing a Story for Your Newsletter or Web Page (Karla Goolsby)
4:45pm Break before Supper with optional Shuttle to Hotel Returning at
6:15pm to Church
6:30pm Supper at Cypress UMC
7:30pm Business Session for SCJ UMCD
9:00pm Closing Communion Service 9:30pm Back to Hotel
Sunday am, breakfast at hotel, check out of hotel and bring bags to Cypress
UMC
Worship and Sunday School followed by
Lunch together at Cypress.
Post-Conference trip to Space Center USA ($35 per person approx) bus and
entry fee.
Post-Conference Religious Interpreters Workshop ($50 includes .5 ceu’s
pending & supper)
Highlights of the SCJ UMCD Conference
Bible Study and Theme:
Psalm 8 key verses 3-4a: Lord, I look at the heavens you made with your
hands,
I see the moon and stars you created, and I wonder: Why are people so
important to you?
Host Church: Cypress United Methodist Church in Northwest Houston
Cypress United Methodist Church
http://www.cypressunited.org?utm_source=Deaf+Network+of+Texas&utm_campaign=73fa4156da-South_Central_Deaf_Conference_2010_Houston&utm_medium=email
13403 Cypress North Houston Road
Cypress, TX 77429-3286
(281) 469-0753
PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS AT THE HOTEL UNDER YOUR OWN NAME AND WITH
YOUR OWN CREDIT CARD OR PAYMENT METHOD. INFORMATION ON THE BACK PAGE.
Hotel Information for your convenience: Best Western Windsor Suites
13371 FM 1960 Road W, Houston TX 77065-4001
281 807-4007 Fax: 281 807-4008
General Hotel Information:
Check-In: 2PM (14:00)
Check-Out: 12PM (12:00)
Hotel Ratings: AAA-2 Diamond
Pet Policy: No pets allowed
Hotel Amenities:
Laundry/valet, 24 hours
Complimentary continental breakfast
Outdoor pool Heated Spa
Spa
Exercise facility 24 Hour
Multilingual staff (English, Spanish, Gujarati, Laotian)
Guest laundry $2.00 for dryer
Guest Room Amenities:
Cable satellite television
In-room movies
Microwave
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
Free local calls under 30 minutes
Free long distance access
15 mile(s) from Bush Intercontinental Airport
45 mile(s) from Houston Hobby Airport
Directions:
From: Highway 290 East. Exit onto FM 1960 and Highway 6. At the stoplight,
turn right. Stay on the service road and make a u-turn under the bridge. The
Best Western Windsor Suites is on the left-hand side.
From: Highway 290 West. Exit onto FM 1960 and Highway 6. At the stoplight,
turn left under the bridge. The Best Western Windsor Suites is on the
left-hand side.
Important: Map and directions are for information purposes only. While we
hope to provide the best mapping information for Best Western hotels, some
mapping details may not be as accurate as we would like. Please contact
hotel directly to obtain the most current and complete location information
and driving directions.
You can fly to Bush Intercontinental Airport or to Hobby Airport.
Shuttle from Hobby Airport requires you to chip in for driver’s gasoline and
toll road expense, about $10 round trip.
Download flyer & registration form: (DOC format)
http://deafnetwork.com/wordpress/download/451/
Submitted by
Wineva Hankamer
Email: [email protected]