Sunday, October 9
Coming Out Sunday
Pastor Cynthia Engstrom with special virtual guest Ashley Valenzuela
Worship // Sanctuary // 9:45 am
After Worship
- Reconciling Ministry Network members will host our Hospitality Table!
- Questions Sunday School Class meets in Room 212
- Reconciling Ministries Network will meet at 11:45am in First Floor Labyrinth Room (special time & location)
- Children’s Sunday School and Choir, Confirmation and Youth Sunday School
5:00 - 7:00 pm | Sunday Night Life
Childcare Available
5pm - Emmaus Youth Choir, Pastor’s Book Study, Handbells
6pm - Youth Group, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
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Accessibility Update:
The main elevator at Travis Park Church is out of service as of 10/3/22 and may remain out of service for up to 6 weeks. Our lift to access the sanctuary is working; wheelchair users will be able to worship with us. However, guests will not be able to access the basement level or levels 2 or 3 via elevator.
We have created alternative accessibility options to serve Corazon guests who receive medical care in our building.
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Deborah's House Golf & Bunco Fundraiser
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Thank you to the mentors, volunteers, and supporters who came out last Saturday for the annual Deborah's House Golf Tournament and Bunco Fundraiser. Learn more about Deborah's House here >
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New Beginnings at Travis Park Church
October Leadership Board Update by Beth Smith
The butterfly has long been a favorite symbol in my family representing new beginnings, hope and the promise of Christ’s love. Sometimes a new beginning was not of my choosing, but along the path I realized the change was as it should be. I write today on behalf of the Travis Park Church Leadership Board to tell you about “New Beginnings” that are happening in our church home. Some of the New Beginnings are revival of past events or programs, while others are brand new endeavors.
A new endeavor is the quarterly Town Hall Meetings, held on the fifth Sunday of the month, with the first meeting on October 30 at 11 am. The purpose of the meeting is to gather in person and ask questions about anything on your mind related to Travis Park Church. Leadership Board will have specific information that we consider of interest like the status of the mission of the church; how the mission is coming alive; Travis Park Church finances; how we need you; the status of our building; and Travis Park Church’s Guiding Principles established by the Leadership Board. Consider the Town Hall Meeting to be a family meeting to catch up with one another! I hope you plan to attend.
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The Rio Texas Conference United Women in Faith annual meeting is coming up on October 14 & 15 here in San Antonio at the Drury Plaza Hotel (1604 & 281 area). The registration fee is $80 & includes Saturday lunch & afternoon high tea. Everyone is welcome.
Mary Jo Villalobos and others from Travis Park Church will be in attendance. Please email maryjoevillalobos@gmail.com to connect with the group.
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All Saints Sunday is Sunday, November 6, 2022
All Saints Sunday is a time to lift up those Saints (loved ones) who have gone before us. This year we will honor and remember our loved ones in THREE different ways...
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Did you know?
Reconciling Ministries Network History of Travis Park Church
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 2005
With the leadership of Fred Campbell and others, Travis Park United Methodist Church’s Sine Nomine Adult Sunday School Class became the first official reconciling group in South Central Texas.
2008
A church conference was called for the purpose of adopting a resolution to become an official Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) congregation. The vote overwhelmingly was in favor of the resolution and Travis Park United Methodist Church became the second official Reconciling Ministries Network congregation within the Southwest Texas Annual Conference.
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Just over a week left to submit your recipes for our cookbook!
Cookbooks will go on sale to benefit Emmaus Youth Choir in November. Get your recipes to Caroline by October 16th!
Learn More or Email Caroline Collins
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Both the In Person and Virtual Book Studies are now WEEKLY
The Holy Places Virtual Book Study continues weekly now, on Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m., via zoom. If you would like to participate, please sign up at the welcome desk in the McNees Hall on Sunday or find the group on Realm!
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Pub Theology is Back!
WED, OCT 19 AT 6:30 PM
"This Is Your Life" with Trish DeBerry & Peter Sakai
Pub Theology: San Antonio - The Friendly Spot Ice House
TUE, OCT 25 AT 7 PM
Bringing Up Kids When Church Let's You Down w/ Bekah McNeel
Pub Theology: San Antonio - The Friendly Spot Ice House
Learn More
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Voter Registration
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 11 TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8
Thank you to Linda Gil for setting up the voter registration table. There will be one more opportunity to register this Sunday, October 9. Before and after worship, a registrar will be at the table to answer your questions and assist you with completing an application. The registrar will take the applications to the Bexar county Elections office the next day. Make your voice heard!
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Upcoming October Dates
Sunday, October 9
Coming Out Sunday - LGBTQ+ Affirming Worship Service | Learn More
Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) and Methodists for Social Action (MFSA) meeting
October 14 & 15 - Rio Texas United Women in Faith Annual Meeting
Some of our Women's Group members will be in attendance.
Learn More
Sunday, October 16
Children’s Sabbath - Children's Choirs perform in worship
Puente Pals Doll Making Workshop
Recipes are due for our churchwide cookbook
Thursday, October 20
LGBTQ Spirit Day - Wear Purple
Wear Purple to raise awareness of bullying against the LGBTQ community. Take a picture and tag us on social!
Sunday, October 30
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: THIS IS A BIG DAY!
New Members Joining - Last Sunday to join before 2023!
Creative Expressions Children's Halloween Party
Ask Us Anything Churchwide Town Hall
PRIDE Families 9th Annual Trunk or Treat
Eat, Meet and Greet with Pastor Ashley Valenzuela in person, beginning at 5pm - stay tuned for details!
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More information to come!
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Shirley, Mary and Myra assisting Pedro at the recycling table at #NationalNightOut at La Trinidad UMC on Tuesday, October 4th. |
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Homebound Communion Launch
Last Sunday was World Communion Sunday. Special thanks goes to Shirley Watkins, Janette Grant, Rev. Dr. Edie DeVilbiss, and Rev. George Bradley for working together so quickly to launch our Homebound Communion ministry on the same day! Two of our homebound church members received communion, and almost all were reached by phone last week. We have three communion kits that will be placed on the Community Table during worship on Sunday and consecrated during communion. The team will bring those kits - by appointment - one Sunday per month to those that need it.
If you are interested in joining this ministry that serves communion once a month to those that physically cannot attend church, please email Shirley Watkins. |
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The church is alive with new creations!
Next time you visit the church, take a look around you! Thank you to Janette for continuing our rainbow pumpkin tradition, and to Bobby and Leroy Kroll for updating our bulletin boards in McNees Hall! Thank you for helping us to keep things clean and beautiful...
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Donation & Volunteer Update
Below is a list of what we currently need:
HALLOWEEN NEEDS
We need LOTS of candy this year! Not only will we have a Children's Halloween Party, but we will also hand out candy and candy alternatives at the PRIDE Families 9th Annual Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat. We are also looking for volunteers to help with decorating and activities. Please email Juliette to learn more.
FAMILY LIFE NEEDS
Please email Shiloh Morris for more information about Family Life opportunities to volunteer, including nursery workers, Pray Ground stewards, and Youth mentors. If you have already submitted your interest, make sure to complete your SAFE GATHERINGS training!
ELECTRONIC NEEDS
Do you have a retired laptop or iPad that still has some life left in it? The office staff would love to put these to good use for data entry needs, a computer for Janette to learn how to use, check-in stations on Sunday mornings, and taking to community events. Let us know!
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Do you have questions about any of the groups and events mentioned? Are we missing something? Please email us as info@travispark.org.
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