Pastor Paul Harris
Church Office Volunteer Update
Greetings, We are pleased to announce that Deanna Custer will be joining the Manchaca UMC Church Office Volunteer Team as of November 20,...
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Chansin Esparza
Oct 112 min read
Hurricane Destruction near Black Mountain UMC
Black Mountain, North Carolina was among the towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene—the unprecedented storm that swept through western...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Oct 31 min read
Kindness Along the Way
Hi friends, As we began this sermon series Do Unto Others, the first theme was loving kindness. Part of the “how to share” kindness was...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Sep 261 min read
150 Years Along the Way
Wow! What a Sunday we shared in our grand celebration of 150 years of ministry at Manchaca UMC. It is a moment in time that I will...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 303 min read
Ash Hollow
Greetings friends, What a wonderful celebration of worship we have enjoyed in this season of 150 years in ministry at Manchaca UMC. Our...
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MUMC 150 History Committee
Aug 81 min read
Guest Preacher Bishop Janice Huie
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the...
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MUMC 150 History Committee
Aug 81 min read
Notewriters
Texting, emailing and phone calls are wonderful, but it is so very special to receive a beautiful handwritten card from someone who...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 11 min read
Rooted Good Futures Team Update
The team is actively pursuing conversations with neighboring businesses and churches as we use the “I-Spy” tool provided by the Rooted...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 252 min read
Structural Collaboration
Hi friends, As we celebrate this church’s ministry over the last 150 years, we give thanks for those persons who helped dream, plan,...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 181 min read
Guest Speaker Bishop Huie
Hi friends, Summer is moving quickly as we complete a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School and look forward to our continuing...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 273 min read
Reminiscing on the 2024 Youth Mission Trip
Greetings Friends, I hope you are enjoying this season of early summer. For me, it is a season of conferencing with colleagues, work...
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mark27432
Jun 201 min read
Sound Advice
On June 15, 2024, musical talents of the church came together to present a series of musical words of wisdom at "Sound Advice." This was...
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Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 131 min read
Annual Conference 2024
Hi Friends, We are just back from Corpus Christi and the Annual Conference meeting of almost 700 clergy and laity delegates representing...
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MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 61 min read
Parlor Windows
Our present sanctuary was built between two existing buildings. This created the “bell room” that has no windows and a parlor with...
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MUMC 150 History Committee
May 301 min read
Stories in Glass
She had been working with stainglass for 10 years when MUMC approached Martina Hill about designing and installing the stain glass...
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Pastor Paul Harris
May 232 min read
Staying Connected This Summer
Hi friends, As summer unofficially begins this Memorial Day weekend, we ask that as you take time away you also stay connected via our...
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Pastor Paul Harris
May 162 min read
Introducing a New Group
Please welcome a new team to Manchaca UMC, the Rooted Good Futures Team. Those serving in this short term task group are Chansin and...
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Pastor Paul Harris
May 162 min read
Enhanced Ministry Giving
On behalf of our church leadership, staff, and appointed clergy, Pastor Paul asks each church member or friend of Manchaca UMC to...
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Pastor Paul Harris
May 93 min read
Finally, A Way Forward
The United Methodist Church is adapting to its new reality and living into a very promising future. Those are my headline words as an...
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Missions Team
May 91 min read
Local Missions Altar Rail
The altar rail offering for month of May is designated for local missions. The Missions team has many local active outreach ministries...
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