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Southwest Texas news
bullet Webcast about ’06 initiatives sparks queries from leaders
bullet UMC numbers lag behind trend in booming areas
bullet San Angelo pastor picked to lead McAllen District
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Wesley’s spiritual discipline can help pastors fight anxiety
14 Southwest Texas students receive ’05-’06 association scholarships
Special leadership training offered before SOULfiesta
Pastor who left New Orleans now helps evacuees in Texas
New Fountain UMC uses TV to offer Christ to community
900 teens, 250 adults attend 2006 Midwinter retreats
Lenten events in churches help UMs prepare for Easter
San Antonio pastor named conference congregational growth chief
Pastor urges broader definition of ‘friend’
Rio Grande City congregation joins welcoming list
Lay speakers study accountable service at March 10-12 event

Across the denomination
Young people sought for 2008 address
Rebuilding plan issued for Louisiana churches

News in brief

Commentary

How would bishops answer these questions about UMC?
Letters to the editor

McAllen District news
Reassignment marks ending, beginning
Laypeople honored at celebration
Harlingen Good Friday drama shows Pharisees’ perspective
District takes lead in ‘welcoming’ count
Bishop taps Cape to lead Austin District
More news
Calendar of events


Corpus Christi District news
St. John’s practices ‘servant evangelism’
Counseling available in Kingsville, Falfurrias
Teams invited for 3 Sea City Work Camps
Think of Lent as our three days in grave
Deadline nears for district 2006 Confirmation Rally registration
Luncheon will celebrate rights of clergywomen
District calendar
District happenings


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