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Fresh Expressions Vision Days

January 17 & 18
For more information about San Antonio Vision Day & Simulcast on Jan. 17, please visit our event page. 

For more information about Austin Vision Day on Jan. 18, please visit our event page

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Rio Texas Churches & Missions Ship Relief Supplies to Asylum Seekers in
Piedras Negras

"He was pretty blunt about that's what we got to do," Hill Country District Outreach Coordinator George Barnette said. "So who are we to argue with Jesus?"


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Coker UMC Hosts Christmas Gift Giveaway
“What is so heart-warming about this is that it isn’t ‘us' donating to ‘them’ we are all in this together. Some former food pantry clients donate items and some current food pantry clients volunteer on the day of,” Jenn Clauser, director of Communications said. "Congregation and committee members donate & volunteer too, knowing that if God ever called them into hard times there’s loving help right here."
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Help us love and support your young adults!

Does your church send College Care Packages?

Does your church connect with college students over winter break?

Do you want to learn more about connecting with your college students?

We have bookmarks that will show your young adults they are loved, and will connect them with summer service opportunities at Project Transformation! Let us know how many college students  your church has, and we’ll give you a bookmark for every one!

For Bookmarks and More, contact our Young Adult Development Director!

mitchell@riotexas.org
210-408-4556
An introduction to Godly Play is THIS SATURDAY Dec. 15 - 9 am - 1 pm at Laurel Heights UMC 

Equipping the Saints 2019 with Keynote Speaker Robert Schnase, Bishop is January 26, 2019 at FUMC Kerrville

Parish Christian Educator School features Christian Education Administration with Rev. Kelly Duke is Jan. 16-19 at Mount Wesley 

Fellowship of United Methodists Worship & Arts 2019 Conference, Formerly the Adult Choir Clinic, is Jan. 25-27 at Dripping Springs UMC

Train the Trainers Facilitator Training for TRUSTED con CONFIANZA is Feb. 1-2...We are looking for more leaders who are gifted and called to join our facilitation team. 

Rio Texas Youth Ministry Council and Young Adult Ministry Council are still accepting applications to join. Mission opportunities for those aged 12-24. Applicants will be notified no later than Dec. 15. 

Planning for the summer? You don't want to miss Youth 2019! 
Join thousands for 4 days of discipleship, worship, Bible study, service opportunities, and life-changing fun! 
The Rio Texas Conference Youth Ministry Council is sponsoring a bus from San Antonio to Kansas City, Missouri. There are 22 seats left. Reserve them now! 
 
Coastal Bend & El Valle Districts Midwinter Retreat: February 15-17, 2019 
 
For all 6th-12th Graders who have the desire to deepen their relationships with Christ by moving from knowing Christ to following Christ.
Find resources, videos, and more at riotexas.org/gc2019
How do you #pictureAdvent? 

Join Christians around the world as we all celebrate Advent, the season when we prepare our hearts, minds and souls for the coming of Christ! 

This year, let's be sure we don't rush through this special season straight to Christmas. Advent is a special time and we want to help you make it a special experience for yourself, your family, and your church. 

Here are a few ways to make this Advent season one to remember: 
Daily Photo Challenge 
Daily Devotional 
Daily Action Challenge 
Discounts on Advent resources 

Subscribe today: riotexas.org/pictureadvent
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