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July Update on 150 Celebration Prep
The Sesquicentennial 150th Anniversary Committee members have worked tirelessly since last year to bring fun activities to celebrate our...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Guest Preacher David McNitzky
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely come to you and bring you up out of this land to the land that...

David McNitzky
Jul 11, 20241 min read


God Makes Beautiful Things
The band Gungor sings, "You make beautiful things out of the dust....You make beautiful things out of us." This melody comes to mind when...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jul 11, 20242 min read


Broadway on 1626
Thanks to the vision and creative talents of Suzanne and Dennis Holcomb, the Sanctuary choir (along with a few other musical members of...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Sanctuary Stained Glass, Part 3
Hidden Windows (After much inspection and consideration, this author is speculating that the windows in the hallway next to the Choral...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 27, 20242 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 27, 20243 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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Jun 20, 20241 min read


Sanctuary Stained Glass, Part 2
There are three areas that were originally planned to have stained glass windows that are hidden from most of the congregation’s view...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Alex's Lemonade Stand 2024
Every year our church participates in the Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraiser! Alex's Lemonade Stand is a fundraiser started by a young girl...

Kim Carroll
Jun 13, 20241 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Sanctuary Stained Glass, Part 1
You must look up to see the beauty of the stained glass with their white lines embellished with golden lines in the form of curves and...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 13, 20242 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...
MUMC 150 History Committee
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Memorial Giving May 2024
Manchaca United Methodist Church is grateful to those who have donated in honor of those who have recently passed. This month, we would...
MUMC
May 30, 20241 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...
MUMC 150 History Committee
May 30, 20241 min read


FISH End-of-Year Party
FISH is our tween group for third through fifth graders. On May 15, we celebrated the end of a school year with a party! We played a...

Kim Carroll
May 29, 20241 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
May 23, 20242 min read


The Bell and Steeple
Did you know that our church has both a bell and steeple? No, the bell is not located in the steeple, but in the small tower just west...
MUMC 150 History Committee
May 16, 20241 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
May 16, 20242 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
May 16, 20242 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
May 9, 20243 min read
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