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December 05
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Southwest Texas news
bullet Christmas starts Sunday, leads to Epiphany
bullet UMs to begin year with covenant renewal
bullet Rockport UMs take goodies to public servants
bullet Pastors bless dogs, cats, fish, dragon

McAllen District news
History brings trust in promises of God
McAllen District shawl ministry distributes more than 70 shawls

Calendar of events
Other news

Corpus Christi District news
We have received greatest gift of all
Healthy Congregations workshops planned
Education money now available
for seminary, college

District North/Brush Country Awards Celebration
Calendar of events
Other news

News in brief

Commentary

We must emphasize mission outreach, not maintenance
Let’s say ‘Merry Christmas’ during Christmas, too
Please contribute by Dec. 31 to work of JustPeace
Letters to the editor
What others are saying


Across the denomination
Youths take Christmas items to evacuees
UM pastors’ Advent calendar used around world


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