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MUMC 150 History Committee
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Unexpected Building Help
The one room wooden church stood watch over the fledgling congregation for the next half century … through two world wars, the roaring...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Mar 14, 20242 min read
"Love Lifted Me"
Greeting friends, The hymn entitled "Love Lifted Me" will be featured this Sunday, March 17, in our Lent Worship Series with the theme...
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MUMC 150 History Committee
Mar 14, 20241 min read
The Original Building
There have been Methodists roaming the creeks and hills of the Manchaca area for many years before they organized into the Manchaca...
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MUMC 150 History Committee
Mar 12, 20247 min read
Written History from 1953
It seems that there was a difference in the various records at MUMC. The first child baptized in the first MUMC church building was...
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MUMC 150 History Committee
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Candy Apples
This is the first memoir we have received from one of our esteemed members. Thank you for this insightful memory! ~MSHC When I first...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Reconnecting with Our Church Community
Greetings friends, In this season of Lent and in this special celebration year of 150 years of ministry at Manchaca United Methodist...
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MUMC
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Chili Cook-Off 2024
On Sunday February 25, we had a Chili Cook-Off and Pie Bake-Off! While this is not the first time we've hosted this event, this year we...
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MUMC
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Memorial Giving February 2024
Manchaca United Methodist Church is grateful to those who have donated in honor of those who have recently passed. This month, we would...
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MUMC 150 History Committee
Mar 1, 20242 min read
The Founding of MUMC
September 22, 2024 All stories are victims of people’s faulty memories and this is true of the story of Manchaca United Church. Even...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Raise Up
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. . . .” But he was speaking of the temple of his body." —...
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MUMC
Feb 22, 20241 min read
Stories of MUMC
By now, everyone is probably aware that our church is celebrating its 150 anniversary this year. The MUMC Sesquicentennial History...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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...
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MUMC
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Watercolor Group Spring 2024
Any teen or adult who would like to explore and expand their horizons in watercolors is invited to join our group. This is not a class...
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MUMC
Feb 14, 20241 min read
Shrove Tuesday 2024
On February 13, 2024, our church celebrated Shrove Tuesday together with the annual pancake dinner! This year, we were also celebrating...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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...
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Missions Team
Feb 8, 20242 min read
Super Silver Savers 2024
During the season of Lent, many of us decide to make a special sacrifice to improve our physical or spiritual selves. For example, we may...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 8, 20242 min read
Transfiguration Sunday 2024
February 11, 2024 "Transfiguration Sunday is a day when we remember a moment when Jesus’ appearance changed, and he started shining...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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...
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MUMC
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Memorial Giving More January 2024
Manchaca United Methodist Church is grateful to those who have donated in honor of those who have recently passed. This month, we would...
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MUMC
Jan 25, 20242 min read
2024 Women's Retreat Registration
The Registration is now open for the Women’s Retreat at Well Spring Retreat Center, from February 16-18, 2024. This registration form is...
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