Southwest Texas news
> Early ’06 member count stops 3-year slide
> Candidates invited to Laity Assemblies
> Congregations consider plans for Lenten outreach effort
> 8 more churches added to list of certified welcoming congregations
> Bishops affirm SMU’s Bush library process
> Miss America leans on faith for grounding
> Churches seek ways to reach growing single population
> Cuero laywoman recognized for always helping neighbors
> Methodist Healthcare Ministries sponsors healthcare symposium

McAllen District news
> Students at Trinity UMC, McAllen, lead worship service events for Youth Sunday
> Prayer Shawl Ministry at First UMC, Port Isabel, continues to grow
> Our world needs ‘Superman’ like Jesus
> McAllen District offers 3 leadership training events
> Pharr UMC offers citizenship classes
> From church to church, amen!
> District Calendar

Corpus Christi news
> National UM Men leaders visit Mathis, respond to feelings of local men’s group
> Yorktown UMs consecrate refurbished parsonage, updated children’s building; launch Godly Play
> Vital Signs indicate strengths, weaknesses
> Corpus Christi District schedules 2nd church transformation event
> District Calendar

> OPPORTUNITIES:
Island in the Son UMC, Corpus Christi, seeks a part-time
program director to oversee ministries for children, youths and adults. Experience
desired. Contact the Rev. Dixie Robertson at (361) 438-2337.

Commentary
> Let’s follow King’s guidance in Bush library debate
> Letters to the editor