Southwest Texas news
> UMs brace for Hurricane Dean’s arrival
> Special events planned to draw visitors
> 25 Kerrville District UMs take early disaster-response training
> TV, radio commercials provide backdrop for September special events
> Retired Southwest Texas pastor releases 4th book during August
> Another church joins welcoming list
> UMs have been helping Katrina victims for 2 years
> Other news
McAllen District news
> Kairos ministry changes lives, impacts inmates
> San Juan UMC offers new praise service
> English, Spanish worship helps church reach out
> As Christ’s disciples, we need to show world that Jesus is the way, truth, life
> From church to church, amen!
> District calendar
Corpus Christi news
> Glory Dharmaraj to lead annual meeting of Corpus Christi District UM Women
> Couple obeys God’s call to help churches
> Mission of Mercy provides free medication, care
> Lay speaker training offers basic, advanced courses in September
> Wesley Community Center offers thanks
> Church Transformation events scheduled for fall
> District retreat registration due before Sept. 24
> Church to host E-Women event Sept. 22
> District Calendar
Across the denomination
> Leaders want to change UM debate tone
> Study finds local pastors playing larger role in UMC
Commentary
> Letters to the editor
> What's out unique calling if we don't work to save souls?