Winter storm brings snow to Mount Wesley
More than an inch of snow blankets the office and chapel at Mount Wesley Conference Center, Kerrville, Jan. 17. A winter storm brought snow to Southwest Texas communities from McCamey to Comfort Jan. 16 and 17. Austin, San Marcos and San Antonio reported sleet, freezing rain and ice. Winter weather closed highways in Austin, San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country and disrupted midweek activities at many churches. Some church daycare programs and the United Methodist Center in San Antonio were closed. Churches reported activities back to normal by the weekend.

Southwest Texas news
> 2006 apportionment giving sets record
> What does church membership mean?
> Melvin UMC works to transform hurting community
> Count of welcoming congregations passes 100
> Pastor wins silver archery medal in Senior Olympics
> Plaque from Habitat honors UM efforts in building houses

McAllen District news > Transformation process brings dual vision, new ministries to First UMC, Mercedes
> Christmas season proves McAllen District’s giving spirit
> Welcoming congregations do make a difference
> From church to church, amen!
> Drive-through display of Christmas scenes make local headlines
> District calendar
Corpus Christi news> Older Adult Ministry Fair planned Feb. 10 at St. Luke’s
> UM Women have leader training in Rockport
> Focus on the eternal this Advent season
> Nations to lead next step in transformation
> Thanks for your faithfulness in paying 2006 apportionments
> Fewer meetings set for district professionals
> St. Luke’s UMC sets Feb. 3 rummage sale
> District calendar
> Opportunities

Across the denomination
> UM group opposes Bush library at SMU
> UM churches provide shelter during winter story

Commentary
> Next generation is preparing, waiting in wings to lead our church
> Have we replaced our core truths of faith with tolerance?