Pastor Paul Harris
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Nov 30
- 1 min
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....
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Nov 8
- 2 min
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Oct 24
- 2 min
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Oct 5
- 3 min
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Sep 28
- 2 min
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Sep 13
- 1 min
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Sep 6
- 1 min
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Aug 31
- 2 min
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Aug 23
- 1 min
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...
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Pastor Paul Harris
- Aug 16
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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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Pastor Paul Harris
- Jul 26
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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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Pastor Paul Harris
- Jun 28
- 1 min
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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Pastor Paul Harris
- Jun 19
- 3 min
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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Pastor Paul Harris
- Jun 1
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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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Pastor Paul Harris
- May 16
- 2 min
Confirmation Sunday
It was really wonderful to see many of you in worship last Sunday for Mother's Day. We hope that you can join us this Sunday for a...
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