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First One in and Last One Out
I am writing today to urge your financial support of one of our connectional ministries. I have experienced personally the impacts of...

Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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Ash Wednesday 2024
ASH WEDNESDAY "Store Up..." Most of the seasons of Lent in which I have celebrated, there has been an emphasis on preparing physically...

Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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Transfiguration Sunday 2024
February 11, 2024 "Transfiguration Sunday is a day when we remember a moment when Jesus’ appearance changed, and he started shining...

Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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Ash Wednesday - "Store Up"
Reading Matthew 6, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and and rust consume and where thieves break in and...

Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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Join Us in 150 Hours of Prayer
Greetings Church, As we celebrate 150 years of ministry and mission at Manchaca United Methodist Church, we begin this month with an...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Well, almost. Laura and I wish for each of you many blessings in the coming year 2024. In giving thanks for all of you...

Pastor Paul Harris
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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The Present of JOY
Hi Friends, I give thanks for you all in this season of Advent as we prepare our hearts and await the coming of God, in Jesus. We...

Pastor Paul Harris
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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150 Years of MUMC
Hi friends, On Sunday, we started a new church year with Advent as we celebrate a season of preparation and anticipation of God With Us....

Pastor Paul Harris
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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Grateful Praise
In gratitude, we enter a season of thanksgiving and stewardship in the life of Manchaca UMC. We invite you to join us as we commit our...

Pastor Paul Harris
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Everybody Give ... Thanks!
Wow! We celebrated this past weekend with our church and enjoyed the joy-filled experience of a wonderful Fall Festival and Children’s...

Pastor Paul Harris
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness
What a joy we experienced in welcoming a large group of new members to Manchaca United Methodist Church on Sunday October 1, 2023. We...

Pastor Paul Harris
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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World Communion Sunday
October 1, 2023, we celebrate The Great Thanksgiving with special emphasis on communion with others around the world as we celebrate at...

Pastor Paul Harris
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Cool Fronts
Finally! It seems like this summer lasted forever! Cool fronts are making their way into our area bringing some much needed rain and...

Pastor Paul Harris
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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Be a Disciple
On September 12, Disciple Bible Study begins (again) at Manchaca United Methodist Church. I am looking forward to the weekly regimen of...

Pastor Paul Harris
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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Unrelenting Grace
In September, our preaching focus comes from Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. and his book "Unrelenting Grace." It is a read worth your while as a...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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Powerful Tools
I like power tools; you may as well. Even more, I like powerful tools. Especially when those tools help me as a caregiver. For Continuing...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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Wildfire
The news has shown us through words and videos of the destruction caused by the recent wildfire in Lahaina, Maui. I am praying for the...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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Altitude Adjustment
Paul and Laura have arranged family care for Boyd, so, for a few days, it’s respite time, and Lolli and Pop are headed for Cloudcroft,...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 10, 20231 min read
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Along the Way as United Methodists
Greetings Manchaca UMC and friends, It’s now August! We’ve experienced so much grace this year as a church community and there is more to...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Pop goes on mission trip!
At camp, I, Pastor Paul, asked to be called POP. It’s my camp name while at GrandCamp with great nieces and nephews. It hopefully will be...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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