URGENT:  Share the Warmth! Border Ministries Items Needed by Thursday: February 18, 2010

While on a recent Border Ministries trip to Piedras Negras, Mexico, nine people died as a result of the cold weather the first night.  Border Ministries will continue to sponsor a “Share the Warmth” drive until Thursday: February 18, 2010.

You can help keep our friends warm by donating some items that are currently in great need:

* New or gently used blankets
* New or gently used bed sheets of any size
* Child / Adult size socks
* Mittens/gloves of any size
* HEB or Walmart Gift Cards

If you don’t have anything to donate at this time, but are still looking for ways to contribute, please prayerfully consider a monetary donation so the needs can be purchased.

Donations will benefit Casa Bethesda Orphanage for Children with Disabilities and Special Needs in Piedras Negras. Donations can be dropped off in the Border Ministries bin located in the Fellowship Hall. You can also contact Laine Fichter at laine.fichter@yahoo.com or any Border Ministries representative for pick-up if needed.

Proverbs 19:17 – He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward him for what he has done.

Prayer Focus:  “That we would cultivate the thankful hearts”

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There are Christian role models I’ve looked up to all of my life. Many of the ones I’ve met through my time at UCUMC have had profound influence on me: pastors, Sunday School teachers, small groups, church staff, friends, experiences like Alpha, the Walk to Emmaus and Companions in Christ, lay leaders, leadership and ministry team involvement, and more. ALL have had a role in my growth as Christ’s disci-ple. Many servants here have helped to influence and encourage my husband Bob in his call as a Lay Min-ister and our daughter Kim as a full time missionary. We all have different gifts and callings! I am grateful beyond measure for these influences the Lord has placed in my life. I have lots more growing to do and want others to continue to have opportunities to grow spiritually through the ministries of UCUMC. My heart’s desire is to give to the very best of my ability as I sense God’s call for His work through UCUMC. 

Alison Buck

REMINDER!!!!! 

He’s Backkkkkk….by popular demand:

 RAY BUCKLEY, story teller & author of

 “Lay Speakers Tell Stories”

 Advanced Course for Lay Speakers

 March 5-7, 2010

Begins with registration @ 5:00 pm on the 5^th; concludes with lunch on the 7th

 Mount Wesley Conference Center, Kerrville, Texas

 Registration information thru the SWTX Conference Registrar:

www.umcswtx.org

888-349-4191

210-408-4500

Concert by Grace Notes Music Ministry, benefitting the Mexico Border Ministries Southern Gospel, Contemporary, Bluegrass music and more, including some sing-alongs of your favorites.  Free will offering.  Come help fill the Sanctuary for a GREAT evening, a GREAT cause, and to help welcome guests we hope will attend from all over the San Antonio area.

Saturday, February 27, 7-9 p.m.

UCUMC Sanctuary
for directions click here
 

Do you know what Spiritual gifts are?