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Southwest Texas news
Advent helps cut through secular clutter
Home for Christmas ads run on TV, radio, in papers
Chrismons symbolize elements of Christian heritage
Hurricane recovery work to continue long after ’05 storm season ends
Zapata UM to establish scholarship fund
Medina UMC certified as welcoming congregation

Corrections
> The Nov. 25 issue cited the wrong annual conference session as removing prescription drug benefits from retiree health coverage (“Retirees have more time to pick prescription drug plan,” Page 2). The 2005 session took that action.
> The Nov. 25 issue reported the wrong date for the laity celebration in the northern portion of the Corpus Christi District (“’06 Brush Country laity celebration set,” Page 5). The correct date is Feb. 15.
> The Nov. 11 issue incorrectly identified the congregation of volunteers unloading a truck in Waveland, Miss. (“Mission team serves battered Waveland,” Page 4). They were from Cedar Creek UMC.

News in brief

Commentary

Until we agree on Bible, we’ll remain house divided
Concerning matters of homosexuality, we need to listen, learn, love

Across the denomination
Relief workers prepare for winter in Asia

2 jurists add opinions to pastoral authority decision

Austin District news
District to offer ‘My Job’ workshop Feb. 11
Church sponsors sexuality study for 5th, 6th grade students, parents
God’s presence brings hope for world
Presentation raises awareness of Amos Commission
District happenings
District calendar


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