Rio Texas Begins Disaster Response
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The Rio Texas Disaster Response Team is already in action responding to the latest storms and flooding. Close to 1000 flood buckets
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Meet Abel Vega, Director of Outreach Vitality!
/Take a moment to meet Abel Vega, Director of Outreach Vitality!
You can reach Abel Vega at avega@riotexas.org or 210-408-4514
Does Your Church Need a Logo?
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While some churches have invested in specialized logos and branding, many are left without a high-quality logo to use on letterhead, business cards, and websites.
We have good news. There is no need to spend money on logo design. United Methodist Communications has done the work for you.
Read MoreMinisters Week 2016 Coming to Perkins School of Theology
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Ministers Week 2016 is coming to Perkins School of Theology Monday, February 1 through Tuesday February 2. Featured speakers this year include Prof. Walter Brueggemann, Bishop Janice Huie and Rev. Dr. Loida I. Martell-Otero.
Learn more about the event and sign up.
Read MoreDisaster Response Responds to Eagle Pass Flooding
/Disaster Response is currently responding to the floods that occurred in Eagle Pass last week.
According to Conference Disaster Response Coordinator Eugene Hileman, 150 homes were flooded and an additional 200 suffered water damage when nearly 10 inches of rain came through leaks in roofs and windows.
209 flood buckets and 80 health kits were delivered to the area immediately. The supply of flood buckets is still more than adequate due to the great response following the Blanco River Flood last May.
People wishing to respond to either the fires or the floods near Smithville should send gifts to the Rio Texas Conference Disaster Fund.
Free Resources for Advent
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If you have not already started planning for Advent and Christmas, now is the time! The Advent season is a tremendous time to reach out to your community. People without a church home are the most likely to accept an invitation to visit a church during the Advent and Christmas season.
Read MoreSmithville Fire
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The prayers of the Rio Texas Annual Conference are being lifted on behalf of the residents in the path of the fire outside of Smithville, Texas. Many churches have already reached out to offer aid in any way they can.
Read MoreGet to Know Rev. Bob Allen, Director of Congregational & New Faith Community Vitality
/Take a moment to get to know Rev Bob Allen, Director of Congregational and New Faith Community Vitality.
You can learn more about the Congregational Vitality office here.
You can learn more about Membership to Discipleship here.
You can contact Rev. Bob Allen at ballen@riotexas.org
Tech Survey: We Need Your Help
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Today we begin our "Rio Texas Local Church Technology Survey." We are seeking 100% participation from our churches.
Read MoreCan People Find Your Church?
/The Rio Texas Media Center has been encouraging local churches to make sure they have a modern, up-to-date, website to serve as a modern "front door" for people looking for a church. If your church is not there yet, I hope you will take advantage of a free an easy way to make sure your church can be found.
United Methodist Communication's "Find A Church" platform is a free resource that allows every United Methodist Church to have a presence on the web. It also lists your church in the "Find A Church" portal meaning that you can be found by people searching for a church through umc.org and riotexas.org.
The good news is that your church already has a listing. The question is "Is your church information correct and up to date?" Why not find out today? Go to "Find A Church" and enter your church's city, town or zip code. Make sure all of your information is up to date. You can also customize your welcome message and add more detailed information about your church. There are even places to add photos, show your social media links and list your events and activities.
Does your church already have a web page? It is still important to update your "Find A Church" page. When people find your church through umc.org or riotexas.org, their first stop will be your "Find A Church" page. Make sure it is up to date and has the correct link to your website.
Need help? Watch this short video on updating
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