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Bridge Moments
In August 2020, Laura and I logged 5,000 miles while traveling to Northern California. The road trip included many wonderful sights,...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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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...

Pastor Paul Harris
May 25, 20231 min read
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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...

Pastor Paul Harris
May 16, 20232 min read
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Mom's Kitchen
MOM knew how to Welcome Folks. She knew how to make you feel as though you belonged in her home. When Laura and I started dating in high...

Pastor Paul Harris
May 10, 20232 min read
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Centered in Christ
Greetings friends, Please join us in worship during the month of May to hear more about our continuing journey of discipleship as United...

Pastor Paul Harris
May 4, 20231 min read
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Let's Take a Walk!
The beautiful spring vegetation and the near close of Oak pollen season makes me want to walk again! Taking BotheDog along for a couple...

Pastor Paul Harris
Apr 13, 20231 min read
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THAT'S A BUNCH OF HALLELUJAHS
After posting this photo of the first page of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's 'Messiah' on my social media platform, the best...

Pastor Paul Harris
Mar 24, 20231 min read
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Moving Forward
Since providing the attached report to our January 2023 Church Council on my opinion of the status of the UMC, I have had the opportunity...

Pastor Paul Harris
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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What Are We Planting?
It seems that while all the trees in our area are doing their thing, as in full pollen onslaught, thoughts of spring and new plant growth...

Pastor Paul Harris
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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A GENTLE REMINDER
A gentle reminder is always welcome. At least that's what I tell myself. A colleague who lives near the church from which I serve...

Pastor Paul Harris
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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Lent - At the Intersection
At the intersection of Menchaca Road and FM 1626, you will find the church campus of Manchaca UMC. This intersection has been "Under...

Pastor Paul Harris
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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The Wedding
What joy we experienced this month! Laura and I and many of our family traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia for the wedding of Rebecca...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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A DIRECTION TO COMMITMENT
Hi Friends, Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! In this last week of the 2022 calendar year, we are celebrating the 12 days of...

Pastor Paul Harris
Dec 30, 20223 min read
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THE GLORY OF THE LORD
Are you ready for Christmas Eve worship services? We are hoping to welcome you home along with many other persons on December 24th as we...

Pastor Paul Harris
Dec 22, 20223 min read
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THE EVERLASTING LIGHT
Anticipating the Joy of Christmas in this season of Advent for our family includes decorations of light on trees. These three photos show...

Pastor Paul Harris
Dec 16, 20223 min read
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A Note From Pastor Paul & Family
Greetings Church Family, Our family wishes to thank you all for your prayers and kind thoughts during a season of COVID19 in our...

Pastor Paul Harris
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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The Season of Advent
Welcome to the season of Advent! Come, O Come Emmanuel. Be in us the light of the world so that our lives and the lives of those we...

Pastor Paul Harris
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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