Weekly news & updates 7/24/20
Sunday Worship ONLINE ONLY - 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. on our Facebook Page
Notable Notes
~>Pastor David's "Note" will return next week!<~
Food Pantry Reopening Saturday, August 1st, 9-11 a.m.

The Food Pantry is re-opening the first Saturday in August for drive-thru food distribution only . We have signs in front of the church and will also advertise via Nextdoor in Kyle, Buda, and zip codes between Slaughter and Stassney on the east side of IH-35. Help spread the word!

WHEN: Saturdays, 9 - 11 a.m., beginning August 1
WHERE: MUMC West Side Parking Lot - portico closest to the main double-door entrance
Beginning Wednesday, August 5th, we will accept donations of food, baby items and paper products each Wednesday from 9-11 AM ONLY. Bring these items outside of the East side double doors and place them in the collection receptacle. Please buy items on our shopping list -->click here!
We also accept monetary donations of HEB gift cards or checks mailed to: Manchaca UMC, PO Box 460, Manchaca, TX 78652. Be sure to designate "Food Pantry" on the memo line of your check. Thank you for your generousity in advance as we feed the hungry in our surrounding areas. ~ Margaret Bowen
July Altar Rail Offering

July's altar rail offerings support Global Ministry Missionary Guillermo (Willie) Berman (Advance #3019612), and the Ray Zirkel Family in Costa Rica.
Upper Room Magazines are in the Blessing Box

Magazine donations welcome! Mail a check with "Upper Room" on memo line to: MUMC, PO Box 460, Manchaca, TX 78652
Drive-In Communion Service - PLEASE RSVP!
Sunday, August 2 - 9:45 or 10:15 AM

Join us in taking Communion together at a Drive-In Communion Service. Pre-packaged elements will be given out to those that drive up (you must be in your car, and you must enter the West parking lot through Lowden Lane). Tune in to FM 88.3 on your radio and listen in as we take Communion together. We also hope to have volunteers deliver elements to those that may not be able to drive to church. Choose between the 9:45 or 10:15 a.m. service (each will be 10-15 minute long). Please sign up to attend the service, request home delivery, or volunteer to deliver communion to others.
MUMC Virtual Paint Night Friday, Aug.14 - 6:30 p.m.

Try your hand at painting with watercolors at our virtual paint night. Follow easy step by step instructions (via Zoom) to create your own masterpiece! We'll be completing paintings designed by Let's Make Art ( letsmakeart.com).
In order to participate, you'll need:
Watercolor paper (recommend Canson XL) * Watercolors and paintbrush * Water!
Please vote for your favorite painting project using this link from survey monkey:
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  • Netflix Watch Party
  • Virtual VBS
  • God Glasses
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  • Connect Groups
  • Youth Scavenger Hunt
  • Youth T-shirts
Online Gatherings
Sunday Worship - join us from home on Facebook (church campus closed)
Sunday, July 26, 2020
8th Sunday after Pentecost
Micah
8:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service
Pastor Jason Esparza
Micah 2
9:30 a.m.
Children's Time
Kim Carroll
11:00 a.m.
Praise Worship Service
Pastor Jason Esparza
Micah 2
Sunday Classes/Events
David's Exodus Sunday School will resume on August 9 with Exodus 22:5

Seeker's Class, 10:00 a.m.
Currently studying the Book of Philemon. All are welcome! 
Links to our previous Colossians study materials may be found on our website .
Or login with - Meeting ID: 847 5627 4738 , Password: SEEKERS

Kim Carroll's Adult Sunday School Class, 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.
Theme: John Lewis Remembered as the "Conscience of Congress"
Contact: Kim@ManchacaUMC.org .

GriefShare, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Recommended workbooks are $15 (scholarships available). Join any time! Register at: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/119635 and the meeting & video links will be sent to you.
Weekday Classes/Events
Nourishment at Noon, Monday - Friday, 12:00 p.m.
Join us on the Manchaca UMC Facebook Page every weekday at noon to give yourself a midday spiritual lift. On Mondays and Wednesdays, you'll hear from Pastor David. On Tuesdays, Mark will bring you a musical message. On Thursday, get some helpful prayer tips from Kim. Fridays will be some or all of the Esparza Family!

David's Tuesday Class will resume August 4th with a study on Colossians

Seussical Funday School for Children, Tuesday Mornings
10:30 am - Younger Class (PreK-2nd grade)   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83559250913   
11:15 am - Older Class (3rd-5th grade)     https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83930137037
Seuss Story: What Was I Afraid Of?
Theme: God is with us when we are afraid.
Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9
Fun Stuff: Pictionary