Elizabeth Cumbest: News

I have been chosen to be on the General Council of Finance and Administrations Board for the United Methodist Church. The first meeting went well and I look forward to attending the next! It is an amazing opportunity and responsibility to be on this council.

A new ministry has formed on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. El Pueblo has become apart of the residentially challenged ministry along with the Seashore Mission. The two are helping eachother with all new things presented for them. We continue to pray and ask for God's guidence in the wonderful things happening on the Coast.

We have now reached the $55,000 mark! Thanks for the support, prayers and contribution!

During the summer of 2008 I had the wonderful opportunity to travel and sing a variety of places! I especially enjoyed sharing in some of those experiences with Bishop Ward. The many conferences and events I was apart of was so exciting!

I had an awesome time in Englad where I sang at the Big Event at Cliff College. I had the opportunity to see so much and participate in a wonderful spritual experience and time while I was there! I hope to return soon!!!

Youth 2007 and the Soultunes experience will be a part of Devozine's Jan-Feb issue. It is distributed through Upper Room ministries of the UMC.
Elizabeth has written a devotion on the Soundtrack of my life section.

Thanks to your help, we have donated $36,000 for the Seashore Mission.

Proceeds from donations and sales given through the efforts of the CD "All Things New" are nearing $30,000.

Thanks for the continued support of this effort and the Seashore Mission.

Seashore Misssion is now meeting for worship at Beauvior UMC and continues reaching out to homeless in the area.
They have a need for a van to pick up worshippers for church and to help with transportation needs.

They also have a food pantry and could use resources to help stock the pantry.

Please continue to pray for a piece of property where the Mission can locate to continue the other aspects of its ministry.

Elizabeth has had a busy Summer and Has had the opportunity to share her music and the story of the Seashore Mission in several places this Summer.

She has performed or lead worship at: Relay for Life at East Central High here in the Hurley Community; at Camp Gulfside in Waveland to friends from Cal/Pac Annual Conference: for a Youth Camp at Seashore Assembly; at Mississippi Annual Conference; MissionFest in Jackson, MS; and at the God and Country Celebration at St. Paul UMC where here dad is the new pastor.

She will perform the song "Seashore" at Youth 2007 in Greensboro, NC on July 11 and will judge the Karoke Contest and be guest at Cafe'Devo while there possibly doing a podcast with them on Thursday afternoon.

Thanks for your continued prayers!!

The song Seashore has been selected as the winning song on the Devo'zine SoulTunes Contest!!
Thank you for placing your vote for it during these first weeks of May.
Elizabeth has been invited to perform it live at Youth 2007 sponsored by General Board of Discipleship's Young People's Division. More than 10,000 youth and leaders from around the world will attend this event in Greensboro, NC. She has also been asked to stay for the week and help Host and Judge the Talent contest. Also playing at Youth 2007 will be house band "Fusebox" along with Superchic(k) and Kutlass.

Yes we are overwhelmed!!

Devo'zine the youth devotional magazine which is part of the Upper Room ministries and Young People's division of the General Board of Discipleship of the UMC has sponsored a song writing contest for UM Youth throughout the world.
Between May 1 and May 15 people are encouraged to vote for their favorite song by visiting the Devo'zine website at www.devozine.org and clicking on the SoulTunes Song Contest box. The song "Seashore" written by Elizabeth is one of the top 3 that are in the finals.
Already over 5,000 youth are registered for this event.

This will be another great opportunity to share the story of recovery following Hurricane Katrina and to share the story of the Seashore Mission UMC.

Please visit Devozine's website and vote.
If "Seashore" has the most votes on May 15, Elizabeth will be asked to perform it live at Youth 2007 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC on July 11, 2007. Youth and leaders from all over the world are registered for this youth event sponsored by thr Young People's Division of GBOD

Seashore Mission UMC and Beauvior UMC celebrated a "Day of New Beginnings" on March 18 as They began a new journey in ministry together. Rev. Elijah Mitchell was reappointed to Serve full time as Pastor of Seashore Mission UMC and as a part of the Ministry Team at Beauvior UMC. Rev. Mitchell and Rev. Sally Bevill will help lead ministry at Beauvior and for persons who are displaced in the BIloxi/Gulfport area. Rev. Bevill brings a heart for and expertise in Hispanic/Latino Ministries as well.
Please pray for this new venture in ministry.
(As a part of the celebration, my dad, Chris, even got a much needed haircut.)

Thanks to many of you who have contributed to the Seashore Mission Ministry through donations through the efforts of "All Things New". As of April 23 donations have exceeded $25,000 !!!
God has truly been at work through your prayers and gifts for this ministry.

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21, ELizabeth was interviewed by Father Dave Dwyer on the Catholic Sirrus Satellite Network out of New York City. This was an incredible opportunity to share the story of the Seashore Mission UMC and of how God has used Elizabeth's gifts in incredible ways through her music. For more information about "the busted halo" program, visit their website.

The road tour for "All Things New - Songs of Hope After Hurricane Katrina", officially began tonight with a worship service at First UMC, Columbia. Over $800 was contributed to the Seashore Mission UMC through CD Sales and a love offering.
Thanks First UMC, Columbia for starting things off so well!

An Eight year old young man named Travis Cumbest is doing his part to help in the efforts to raise money for the Seashore Mission UMC. After being a part of the Celebration of the ministry of the Seashore Mission UMC and the release of the CD "All Things New", Travis began his own efforts in helping rebuild the ministry of the Seashore Mission UMC. He began to collect donations from individuals even as he shared the need for the church. To date he has collected and turned in over $136 to help with this cause. He also is coming up with new ideas to help in this effort.
When asked about why he is doing this he said, " I just wanted to give money to the Lord for the church" He also said, " I think that Elizabeth has a good idea of helping Seashore Church so everybody in the church can live their lives and find a new family again."

Travis is a second grade student at East Central Lower Elementary. He enjoys Karate, Basketball, Golf, Tennis and Art. He is also the self- designated President of the Elizabeth Cumbest Fan Club.

Thanks Travis for your witness!

Elizabeth is now ready to begin sharing the story of the CD and of the needs of the MS Gulf Coast, especially the Seashore Mission UMC.
Several churches have already began looking for dates to have her come.
If you would like to have Elizabeth come to your church or area to share her ministry, please call her booking agent (Dad) at 228-588-9222 (office) or 601-826-7728 (cell)

I would like to say Thank You to everyone who attended the CD Release and Worship Service on Sunday, Jan.14.
It was great to have a full sanctuary at Heritage UMC and to have to bring in chairs to help seat everyone. "Pastoral estimates" (if you can trust preachers estimates of numbers) were around 250 to 275 in attendance.
Thank you:
Family and friends (especially those who traveled from Jackson, Starkville, McComb and beyond to get there)
My "home" Churches Caswell Springs UMC
First UMC, Lucedale
Heritage UMC
Seashore Mission Church
Seashore District UMC .

What a great birthday!!

"All Things New- a celebration of the ministry of the Seashore Mission UMC" and release of the "All Things New" CD was an incredible event! God was surely present with us in the full house at Heritage UMC on Sunday, Jan 14, 2007. Over $2,500 was received for the ministry of the Seashore Mission UMC at this event alone. What a wonderful way to share the release of the CD and hear the stories of faith of members of the Seashore Mission UMC.
Elizabeth was able to present $1,050 from donations for the CD at the event. Seashore Mission UMC also received a $100,000 check from the Bishop's Appeal for Church Recovery offerings as well.
Thanks go to Heritage UMC for use of the facility, Heritage UMC Youth for refreshments and Birthday Cake. Thanks also to Mrs Donna Johnson and Rev. Elijah Mitchell who helped share the ministry of the Seashore Mission UMC. Special Thanks to " The Bridge" and to Andy Brantley for helping make the event a great success!

To purchase the CD "All Things New - Songs of Hope After Hurricane Katrina" send $10 + $2.50 for shipping and handling for each CD to:
Elizabeth Cumbest
P.O. Box 849
Hurley, MS 39555

Please be sure to include the address that you would like the CD mailed to with your check made payable to Seashore District UMC designated to "Seashore Mission Church" or "All Things New".