Jonell Wiemers Taylor, Yancey UMC, receives the 2007 Bishop’s Exemplar Award for the Kerrville District from Bishop Joel N. Martinez.

Southwest Texas news
> Epiphany prayer discipline said to be changing churches
> Attention to hospitality improves witness by UMs
> UMW leaders back increased CHIP funding
> Panel suggests naming center for bishop
> Yancey UM honored for 60 years of service to churches
> Austin UMs, Wimberley ministry recognized for work
> 102nd church joins list of certified welcoming congregations Jan. 24

Austin District news
> Cedar Creek UMC becomes host site for Angel Food Ministries grocery effort
> Wesley Center of Austin receives grant, does community survey, hires director
> District seeing influx of young people, needs to offer ministries designed for them
> Austin District happenings
> District calendar

Commentary
> ’07 delegate elections should reflect 1 ministry, mission
> Letter to the editor