Submitted by Meredeth Brown, First Christian Church in Kilgore, TX One simple question turned into an outreach ministry that touches many families in our community: “How can we include a very loved, special needs 4-year-old in VBS?” God prompted the next thought, “Who else could we include? Who else could we love on in our […]
Christian Church in the Southwest
Texas church offers special needs ministry
A word from Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries
Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries is located in Los Fresnos, TX, in the Rio Grande Valley and has served the needs of migrants, immigrants and refugees for three decades. Abridged from a July letter by Rev. Feliberto Pereira, founder and executive director “For the last 35 years most of the people we serve have come fleeing […]
Disciples speaking out this spring
Disciples have been getting up and out into their communities a lot in the last few weeks. Issues including gun violence, racism, poverty, and education have all motivated action from congregations coast to coast. Here is just a sample of activities to show the breadth of Disciples responses. March for Our Lives | Act to […]
We are connected
I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you… (Philippians 1:3-4, NRSV) Connectedness has been a theme for the last month or so – hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Marie as well as earthquakes in Mexico and flooding in Bangladesh and more […]
Southwest Region names new regional minister
From the Christian Church in the Southwest moderator, Jeff Billings – I am excited to give you the following report on the status of our efforts to find the next Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest. Before beginning this search, your Search Committee sought input from individuals and congregations […]
