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Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 10, 20231 min read
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,...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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...
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MUMC
Jul 27, 20231 min read
UMArmy Mission Trip 2023
From July 16-21, members of our Youth Group and some adult volunteers went to San Antonio with UMArmy for their 2023 mission trip. While...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 13, 20231 min read
Bridge Moments
In August 2020, Laura and I logged 5,000 miles while traveling to Northern California. The road trip included many wonderful sights,...
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Kendall Carroll
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Discovery on Adventure Island (VBS 2023)
Note: We are giving our volunteers as much time as possible to upload photos, but the link to see all of them will be available as soon...
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Kendall Carroll
Jul 5, 20232 min read
A Word from Professor Luminari
The following is the first excerpt found in the Study Log of Adventure Island’s first researcher, Professor Luminari. Our young Explorers...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 28, 20231 min read
A Teaching Moment from our Rio Texas Annual Conference
Hi Friends, Allow me to share a resource with you from our Annual Conference sessions held in Corpus Christi several weeks ago. Listed...
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MUMC
Jun 22, 20231 min read
2023 Israel Trip
From June 5 to 13, a group of 22 youth and adults from our church traveled to Israel on an educational and transformational trip to see...
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MUMC
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Special Guest Rachel Norris
On Sunday June 18, we were honored to have professional potter Rachel Norris as a guest speaker. Rachel is a professional potter from...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 19, 20233 min read
How do I know Jesus is calling?
After the traditional worship service on Sunday June 18, a question came my way from an inquisitive mind. He asked, "How do I know that...
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Kim Carroll
Jun 13, 20231 min read
Alex's Lemonade Stand 2023
Every year our church participates in the Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraiser! Alex's Lemonade Stand is a fundraiser started by a young girl...
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MUMC
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Meet Our Office Volunteers
Our office is currently being operated by a set of volunteers. If you think you would be a good fit, don't hesitate to join! We could...
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Kendall Carroll
Jun 8, 20233 min read
And the universe said I love you because you are love
June — and especially this June — is an awkward time of year for me. In case you haven’t heard, the United Methodist church is going...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Annual Conference 2023
Your clergy and lay delegates will be attending the Annual Conference of Rio Texas Conference June 8-11 in Corpus Christi. Here is a...
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Pastor Paul Harris
May 25, 20231 min read
Mission Support to Methodist Partners
Hi friends, Did you know that we still provide financial support for two mission partners beyond our borders? Yes, we do! Your...
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MUMC
May 23, 20231 min read
Confirmation 2023
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the...
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Kim Carroll
May 23, 20231 min read
Scripture Scoops!
"Scripture Scoops" is a summer Bible reading program that encourages children to read the Bible over the summer. This year, we're...
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MUMC
May 23, 20231 min read
Senior Sunday 2023
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a...
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