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Southwest Texas news
bullet Bishop calls for prayer during Epiphany
bullet Founder of Methodist work in Mexico honored
bullet Disciplined listening: A call to prayer during Epiphany
bullet New congregation established at Canyon Lake
California UMs stage Las Posadas in gold rush town
Declining gifts threaten Red Bird School
California UMs stage Las Posadas in gold rush town
3 more churches earn welcoming status

McAllen District news
District youths share Christmas program, present gifts to area children in Alamo
District offers 3 training events to prepare laity for leadership
Signup dates for ’07 youth camps are approaching
God is calling us to believe our Savior has truly come
Pharr UMC Advent Craft Event brings various generations together
Willacy churches gather Nov. 20 for Thanksgiving
From church to church, amen!
Distirct calendar




News in brief

Corpus Christi news
Jan. 13 My Job Workshop offers leadership training
The trouble with ungracious gift-receiving
District North/Brush Country awards celebration set Feb. 14
Conference board offers $10,000 for clergy classes
District calendar

We wish you a Merry Christmas


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from District Program Director Cheryl Worley, District Superintendent Barbara J. Ruth and District Administrative Assistant Sheila Campbell.


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