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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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 23, 20231 min read


MUMM MEN'S CLOTHING DRIVE
The Men's Group has been collecting used clothing for the District Clothes Closet for homeless men for several years. We have been...
Emmett Thomason
Aug 17, 20231 min read


Walk to Emmaus
They are hoping to reinvigorate the Buda/Kyle/Manchaca Emmaus, which is part of the Hays Praise Emmaus Community. WHAT IS THE WALK TO...
MUMC
Aug 17, 20231 min read


Youth Led Services
On Sunday August 13, our services were led by members of our youth group. They did such a great job leading everything, from ushering to...
MUMC
Aug 17, 20231 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 16, 20232 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,...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 10, 20231 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Aug 4, 20232 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...
MUMC
Jul 27, 20231 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 26, 20232 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,...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jul 13, 20231 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...
Kendall Carroll
Jul 11, 20233 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...
Kendall Carroll
Jul 5, 20232 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 28, 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...
MUMC
Jun 22, 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...
MUMC
Jun 19, 20231 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 19, 20233 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...

Kim Carroll
Jun 13, 20231 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...
MUMC
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...
Kendall Carroll
Jun 8, 20233 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...

Pastor Paul Harris
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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