Thank you, Church!

For your open hearts, and giving hands. Thank you for loving the people of the world by supporting those who are the front line of aiding and reaching people in Jesus’ name. Thank you for answering your own call to mission–we are here to support you in Christ’s holy mission for your life.

update: Bishop Muzorewa

I have just spoken with Bishop Muzorewa from Zimbabwe. Once he arrived in the U.S. he had some very serious medical issues arise that needed to be dealt with immediately. He visited the Dr. this morning and has learned the seriousness of the matter, and so he is being scheduled for surgery on Friday to remove a mass.

So, bad news – Bishop Muzorewa will not be able to be with us this weekend.

Good news – as he was asking the Dr. if he could still come to SA to “complete his mission” she told him “no”. However, she (the Dr.) assured him that had University UMC not invited him here to the states this week and he was walking around a village in Zimbabwe and this mass had ruptured (which they say it should have done by now) he would have died a painful death. In her estimation, University’s invitation to be here was God’s grace getting him to the U.S. so that he could get the care he needs.

As I spoke with him he was still very upset that he could not be here, but I assured him that if our invitation and effort to get him here was just so all of this could be found out and taken care of; then it has all worked out just as it needs to. He prayed for us at the end of our conversation, and I assured him we would continue in prayer for him. So, please pray for his medical team, and all of those who will be caring for him. And pray for him to have peace during all that will happen in the coming days.

Adam Knight
Outreach Pastor

January 27-31

Orientation Dinner: Wednesday, January 27 | 5:30 pm | south gym

All are invited to attend this “meet & greet” dinner with our guest missionaries. This is a FREE event, but please make your reservations a week early by contacting the Church office by Monday, January 25.

Opening Worship: Wednesday, January 27 | 6:30 pm | south sanctuary

Missionary Steve Bartel is the guest speaker at our opening worship ceremony with music by the Chancel Choir.

Senior Lunch Bunch: Thursday, January 28 | 11:45 am | south gym

Our visiting missionaries join the senior lunch bunch program. Setan Lee is the guest speaker. This is a FREE event but we need your reservations by Tuesday, January 26.

Men’s Breakfast: Friday, January 29 | 6:30 am | “Orderup” restaurant [Wurzbach @ IH10]

All men of the church are invited to this informal breakfast event with Steve Rowan, Phil Plunk and Juan Toj as guest speakers.

International Banquet: Friday, January 29 | 6:30 pm | north gym

Everyone is invited to attend this dinner celebration of the work, mission, sacrifice, and hope that our visiting missionaries have brought to our world for the sake of Jesus Christ. This is a FREE event, but reservations are mandatory by Monday, January 25. RSVP to Linda Hearne at Lhearne973@aol.com

Children’s Banquet: Friday, January 29 | 6:30 pm | south gym

All children 1st-5th grades are invited to learn from missionaries around world while tasting international foods, making mission projects, hands-on activities, music and more! This year’s theme is “United in Prayer.” The 100 children that attended last year’s banquet gave us high reviews—don’t miss this exciting night for our children! This event costs $5. Reservations are needed by Tuesday, January 26. Contact April Keller at april@uchurch.tv

Women’s Brunch: Saturday, January 30 | 10:00 am | John Wesley room

All women of the church are invited to this event to hear first-hand perspectives on “life as a female missionary.” Childcare is available, but only with a reservation through the Church office 2 days in advance. The Brunch is FREE but we need your reservation by January 27 to Jean Countryman at 492 6862 or jcount@satx.rr.com

Youth Mission Day: Saturday, January 30 | 8:00 am | meet in Solid Rock Cafe

9th-12th grade youth are working with Blueprint Ministries (Operation Restoration) on various projects. Youth need to sign up in the u|youth office and must complete a Blueprint Ministries permission form and must also have a current University UMC u|youth permission form on file.

Sunday Morning, January 31

8:15, 9:30, 11:00 am | south sanctuary
Guest speaker is TBA

9:30, 11:00 am | north sanctuary
Guest speaker is Dr. William Johnson of Pakistan

9:30, 11:00 am | John Wesley room
All Sunday School classes and individuals are invited to attend this special seminar led by Phil Plunk and Angela & Jim Beise.

9:30, 11:00 am | recital hall
All Sunday School classes and individuals are invited to attend this special seminar led by Yuri & Peter Radchuk and Karen Smith.

9:30, 11:00 am | youth worship center
All youth are invited to attend this special seminar led by Juan Toj.

11:00 am | south gym
All special needs groups and individuals are invited to attend this special service led by Steve Rowan.

Closing Worship: Sunday, January 31 | 5:30 pm | south sanctuary

This is a time for worship, saying goodbye, and answering God’s missionary call to us all. Mark Swayze Band leads the music.

Nearly all of these events are FREE, however reservations are mandatory for planning purposes.

RSVP Options:
Sundays in the South Atrium
Weekdays in the Church Office
Email to the appropriate contact person listed