9.18 Church Notes

EDINBURG — While canceling a Sunday worship service may seem like a radical move, which is exactly what the leaders of First United Methodist Church of Edinburg will do on Sept. 27. Instead of attending the regular 11 a.m. worship service, church members will take part in a variety of service projects designed to aid the community. Projects will include preparing lunch for residents at the Salvation Army, going door-to-door to collect food for the Food Bank of the RGV, engaging in conservation efforts at the Valley Nature Center and more. The church adopted has based its service plan on a nation-wide, ecumenical program called “Faith in Action.” Faith in Action encourages all Christians to be the church and not just go to church. For more information about Faith in Action Sunday at First United Methodist Church, call (956) 381-9806.

ELSA — New nationwide report reveals that Self-Help Groups can help support people battling addictive behaviors. Self-Help Groups often are used in conjunction with specialty treatment and to support individuals seeking help or sustaining their recovery. Power Church, located at 600 N. Broadway St. in Elsa invite you to their Self-Help group meetings every Sunday evening at 7 p.m. This is free of charge.

MCALLEN— First Christian Church hosts a movie night every first Wednesday of each month. Movie nights are open to the public and free of charge. Popcorn and refreshments are served during the showing of the movie.

MCALLEN— Magic Valley Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s Int. meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, located at 12th St. and Fern. All ladies who like to sing are welcome and for more information, call Pat Craig at (956) 519-2446.

MCALLEN — “Matter” is the sermon topic for this Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. Christian Science Church and Sunday School. Our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening testimony meeting will also give examples of proving the unreality of matter through healing, meetings are held 911 N. Main St. At this same Church location a Christian Science Reading Room is open to the public on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and First Friday Art Walk 6 to 9 p.m. For more information call (956) 686-4241 during Reading Room hours visit www spirituality.com anytime.

MCALLEN — The Office of Catechesis of the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville announces the Annual Catechetical Convocation at the McAllen Convention Center tomorrow, Sept. 19. This event calls together the over 3,000 dedicated Catholic women and men who serve as catechists or religion teachers for Catholics of all ages in our 68 parishes and 44 missions across the RGV. Bishop Raymundo J. Pena will join in the celebration, awarding service pins to catechists serving in their parishes for 10, 20, 25, and 30 years and commissioning of the assembly for this new year of ministry. The guest speakers will be Victor Valenzuela, Kate Ristow and Luis Ramirez. Presentations will be in English and Spanish and will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (956) 784-5013.

MISSION — Trinity Lutheran Church is a small ELCA congregation whose numbers swell during the Winter Texan season. We are located at 3308 N. Conway, and like most Valley churches, our year round members are few in number. We would love to share our space with another church or organization that is also willing to share our expenses. We have a large and very useful space and will be willing to talk with any interested parties. Please call the church office at (956) 585-3261 to schedule a time to meet and discuss your needs.

MISSION— School of Prophets Bible Study will be held every Wednesday and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 815 Nueces Road. For more information, call (956) 584-0066.

MISSION— Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program for anyone struggling with a hurt, habit or hang-up meets every Friday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 1302 Doherty. For more information, call Debbie Cruz at (956) 890-6198 or First Baptist Church at (956) 585-1442.

SAN JUAN — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Hidalgo County is having a Blessing of the Animals service and invites pet owners from the community to participate. The blessing will be at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 4 at the church, located at 1401 S. Nebraska Ave. The blessing ceremony will be conducted by Robert Fowler. For more information, visit uufhc.org.

WESLACO — Love of Christ Lutheran Church, located at 300 S. Border St., has Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Holy Communion the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month with Pastor Bob Slede. For more information, call (956) 447-1337 or visit www.loveofchrist.net.