Sunday, October 2
World Communion Sunday
Pastor Cynthia Engstrom & Pastor Edie DeVilbiss Preaching
Worship // Sanctuary // 9:45 am
After Worship
Puente Pal Doll Making Ministry members will host our Hospitality Table!
Questions Sunday School Class meets in Room 212
Social Justice Sunday School meets in Room 319
Next Steps Coffee Hour in First Floor Labyrinth Room
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 (no handbells this week)
6pm - Youth Group, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
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This Sunday is World Communion Sunday
United Methodist churches observe World Communion Sunday on the first Sunday in October. The observance focuses the attention of United Methodists on the universal and inclusive nature of the church. Offerings collected in United Methodist churches on World Communion Sunday are used to fund scholarships for young scholars and seminarians. Donations equip racial and ethnic minority students in the United States and international students to transform the church and communities.
One half of the proceeds from the offering is for World Communion Sunday Scholars administered by the General Board of Global Ministries. The remaining one half is to be used for the Ethnic Scholarship Program and the Ethnic In-Service Training Program, which are administered by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
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Thank you for making Jazz'SAlive Sunday a very special day!
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THANK YOU TO OUR PERFORMERS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND ALL WHO CAME TO CELEBRATE WITH US!
Travis Park Church welcomed nearly 200 guests this last Sunday, and we are so grateful to all of you who spent the day with us! We cannot wait for more opportunities to spend time together in community!
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Special Guest This Sunday
SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY SCHOOL
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We are excited to share that Reverend Dr. Leroy Barber will join us in Social Justice Sunday School on Sunday, October 2. Pastor Leroy is married to author Donna Barber who wrote “Bread for the Resistance” which we’ve been reading in class. Leroy and Donna are cofounders of The Voices Project.
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This Saturday!
You can register for golf all the way up until tee time, but there are just a few spots left for Bunco!
Golf Registration & Breakfast – 7am
Golf Tee Time – 8am
Bunco Begins - 9am
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Why do we wear Rainbow Stoles?
The Parents Reconciling Network Stole Project
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Thank you to Myra Smith and our Travis Park Church Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) Ministry for their work to educate, advocate and provide Rainbow Stoles to our congregation. More opportunities to learn about RMN are coming soon!
Travis Park Church members and the Reconciling Ministries Network ministry wear rainbow stoles as a sign of our support of full inclusion of all.
You can find a copy of the stole pattern at The Welcome Desk on Sundays. You can also download them below.
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2 weeks 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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Voter Registration
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 11 TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8
A table will be set up at Travis Park Church on Sunday mornings, before and after church, October 2 and October 9. 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
Saturday, October 1
Bishop's Gathering at 10:00 am at Oak Hill UMC in Austin
Pastor Cynthia Engstrom will be in attendance. More information
Sunday, October 2
World Communion Sunday
Next Steps Coffee Hour with Pastor Cynthia
Monday, October 3rd
Pastor's Virtual Book Study Mtg #2 at 6:00 pm
Click here to join the Zoom meeting
Sunday, October 9
Coming Out Sunday - LGBTQ+ Affirming Worship Service | Learn More
Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) and Methodists for Social Action (MFSA) meeting in room 319
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
Wednesday, October 19 - Pub Theology is Back | Learn More
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
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More information to come!
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 This Saturday Night!
Procrastination Cabaret to benefit SA Youth
With Chelsea and Michelle Bumgarner
Several Travis Park Church people will be in attendance! Enjoy hits from Broadway shows including Little Shop of Horrors, Anything Goes, Jekyll & Hyde, Cabaret, and more.
Purchase tickets for $20 here >
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Photo taken by Shirley Watkins on Thursday, September 29th at the Bishop's Gathering at University UMC. |
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Who's Hosting?
ALL ARE WELCOME AT THE HOSPITALITY TABLE!
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Thank you to Puente Pals for being the first to sponsor Sunday's Hospitality Table - where our guests go for food, coffee, and conversation in McNees Hall after worship. We have spots open during the months of November and December if any group, ministry, family, or individual would like to sponsor. Please email Megan, our Directory of Hospitality and Events, for more information.
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Donation & Volunteer Update
Below is a list of what we currently need:
MIGRANT NEEDS
We could use a few cases of water and shelf stable snacks (at this time please do not bring pantry items). *Corazon is currently staffing our Welcome Desk during the week and handing out food as needed for those passing through.
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, 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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