Give thanks for God’s grace, bishop says
Congregations make plans for Dec. 24 outreach effort
SMU to close extension center in San Antonio
Condemned building forces South Bluff UMC to close
San Antonio congregation plans
Dec. 1 World AIDS Day service
Missionary from Southwest Texas returns to Chile
Service marks UM Center's 10th anniversay
3 more congregations earn welcoming certification
San Antonio college students talk about ministry with bishop
11 Southwest Texas commissioners visit Waco home
45 explore call to ministry at Nov. 11 event
Clergy Care health notes

McAllen District news
Bruni, Freer UMs bake 4,860 cookies in 3 hours for Kairos event in Beeville
Reporter accepts job to expand
communication
A ‘different kind of children’s ministry’ brings many to church
Clergy appreciation dinner is success, thanks to many
Oct. 28 fiesta draws princesses, super heroes, pirates of all ages
Shawl ministry in San Benito marks birthday
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News in brief

Commentary
I use lessons from 5-Day Academy in my devotional life
How can Christians call for death of Sadaam Hussein?


Across the denomination
Ivory Coast hasn’t joined UMC, court says
Bishops call members to ‘live the UM way’ in public


Corpus Christi news
Help provide food for abandoned, orphaned children
Wesley UMC food pantry blessed with grant funds
First UMC, Goliad, begins raising funds
It’s all about an attitude of transformation
My Job Workshop offered Jan. 13 at Grace UMC
Other news
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