Welcome to our web site and the family of faith we call St. Philip’s United
Methodist Church. We are a diverse family who offers ministry to address the
needs of our congregation and of the community.
Our goal is to offer ministry to persons of all ages and we're especially
excited about developing new ministries to young families. It is an exciting
time at St. Philip’s. We recognize our mission to reach out to our community and
to change lives in the name of Christ. We are anxious to get to know our
neighbors in the community and learn how we may offer ministry to you.
Please visit us and we hope you will join us in our ministry in the name of
Christ. When you visit, please introduce yourself. If you have questions
regarding our ministry, please don’t hesitate to call us at (713) 666-2175 or
email us at staff@spumc.com.
The following list provides shortcut links to the most frequently read pages:
This section highlights several special projects and activities. To view more
information for several of the topics below, click the item you want to display
an expanded description.
If you have a Mac computer or use a web browser other than
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, you may not be able to expand the links below.
To view a complete list of events, see our
Calendar of Events.
New Picture Link
A new photo page has been created
showing only snapshots of various events. It is a work in progress
and only has 6 events, which date back to November 28, 2012.
Click on: Photos
Financial Peace University - June 5
If tyou have taken the Financial Peace University course taught by Deanna White, you may not be
managing your money properly. This 13-week course will help you reduce your debt. Contact Deanna to sign-up.
Materials cost $100. See the following link for details: University
Independence Day Celebration - June 30
We are going to have an Independence Day Celebration at
11:30 am, following church. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex to help.
We are also looking for talent -- sing, dance, play music, etc.
Hotdogs will be served!
Youth Stock Sales - May 19
The Youth are selling $10 shares of stock on Sunday. Sales are going toward their
mission trip this summer to the San Marcos Work Camp. Please help them
raise the needed funds for this important project of the Youth
Department of St. Philip's.
Vacation Bible School - July 5 - 8
Children age 3 through 5th grade will not want to miss the week of fun during Kingdom Rock - Where Kids Stand Strong for God week. See, hear, touch and even taste!
Crafts, team building games, lively Bible songs, and tasty treats
are just a few of the activities.
Register now VBS. It is a 5-day program.
This 5-day program for the children will be held from 5:30-8:30 pm in the
Fellowship Hall. To register your child or to volunteer, contact the church
office.
Registration for the entire week is only $20.00 for the fist child and $15
each for all other children in your family, and the price includes a light
supper.
Click on the following link to see the details and register for VBS: Register
We need help. Contact Jacqui DeRome to assist. Details
Summer Fun Days - July 23, 25, 30 August 1
This program is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. This year,
the program has a multi theme and cost $60 for the first child and $50 for each
additional child.
Register now by clicking on the link below or by going to the church office. It is a
4-day program that meets on July 23, 25, 30 and August 1.
This 2 times per week for two weeks program for the children will be held from
9:00 am - 2:00 pm in the
Fellowship Hall. To register your child or click on: Fun Registration. Mail or bring
your completed registration form to the church along with your payment.
We need help. Contact Charlsie Groom to assist. Summer
Sermon Series - June 2 - 30
Below is the upcoming sermon series
on "ChurchLife"
Theme: Exploring what it means to belong to this institution, which can be
for us the body of Christ in a very real way. We understand that Christ is the
foundation upon which we build the church, but what does it take to build the
church? What kind of community is it we are establishing? What difference does
church membership make in our lives? Finally, what does it mean to belong to the
body of Christ?
June 2, 2013 “Building the
Church” 1 Corinthians
14:1-12
Theme: Paul helps us understand that the only valuable gift in the church is the
gift that builds up.
June 9, 2013 “The New
Community” Acts 6:1-6
Theme: Mission and outreach empowered by prayer and proclamation are the
essential elements of the new community of faith.
June 16, 2013 “From Magic to Miracles”
Acts 8:4-13
Theme: Life in the church is a journey from magic to miracles. If you dare to
follow Jesus, the miracle of faith will be yours.
June 23, 2013 “The Peaceable Kingdom”
Isaiah 11:6-9
Theme: Isaiah’s image of the peaceable kingdom is an ideal vision of peace, and
it asks the question of just how this vision compares with reality.
June 30, 2013 “Set Free”
Galatians 5:1, 13-18
Theme: Paul helps us understand that the only valuable gift in the church is the
gift that builds up.
Sermon - May 26
Below is the upcoming sermon series
on "Discipleship"
May 26, 2013 “Three in One”
John 16:12-15
Theme: The creative power of God, the grace-filled redeeming work of God, and
the life-giving Spirit flow around us and give us life.
Upward Soccer Underway
The Upward Soccer program, for boys and girls K-4
through 5th Grade is underway. You can watch them practice on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 and see their games on Saturday
mornings.
Photos of St. Philip's Activities for the Past
12 months
You will be amazed at the number
of activities at St. Philip's that have occurred in the past 12 months.
To view most of those activities year to date, click on: Activities
Other Ongoing Activities Around the Church
This section highlights several ongoing activities around the church each week.
To view more information about an item in the list, click the item you want to
display an expanded description. To view a complete list of events, see our
Calendar of Events.
Kids Sing
Kids Sing will resume in
September. It is a group of children from Kindergarten through
middle schoolers who like to sing. Rehearsal is generally from 12:15 -
1:15 pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. If your child likes
to sing and would enjoy being a part of this program, contact Barbara
Jennings, Director of Music, for details.
ESL Classes
The ESL classes will take a
summer break beginning May 21 or 23 and will resume sometime in
September. When in session, the program offers intermediate and
advanced classes to students from all over the world. We would
love to have you join one of the classes. To learn more about the
ESL program, click on: ESL
ESL Classes Need Volunteers
If you would like to be a part of the ESL program, there is a big need for
individuals who would like to help our non-English speaking neighbors from
all over the world who have learned about our program. Training is
available. Contact Tom Wilkinson for details.
Bible Studies
Check out the
Bible Studies page to see
what is being offered to adults.
Trustees Need Your Help
If you have any skills fixing anything or like to do light-duty jobs, the
Trustees could use your help with repairs around the church. Contact Robert
Tupper, the Trustees' chairman.
Braes Interfaith Ministries
Each month, the Fellowship Sunday School class collects contributions that
are then given to Braes Interfaith Ministries. The Fellowship Class
has been responsible for this monthly outreach effort for many years and
sincerely appreciates your contributions. For each dollar you contribute,
BIM is able to buy $10 in food for those in need.
Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) has a new website and offers services most
of us may not know about. Click on the following link to learn more: BIM
Music Opportunities
If you
would like to a part of the music program, there are two opportunities
waiting for you. The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm
in the Choir room behind the Chancel area. Singing experience is helpful,
but not required. Philip's Joy is also seeking anyone who enjoys
Praise music and can either sing or play a musical instrument.
At the Contemporary service at 8:45am, there are opportunities for singers
and musicians who can play in the Praise Band. Contact Barbara Jennings on
Sunday morning to express your interest.
2013 Altar Flower Schedule Open
Most Sundays of the year, our two altar flower arrangements are donated by
members of the congregation in honor or in memory of a loved one. The 2013
altar flower calendar is now available and ready for reservations. Please
contact the church office at (713)666-2175 or drop by to fill out a form if
you would like to donate altar flowers in the coming year.
Office Angels Needed
If you have some spare time Monday or Friday of each week and would like to
help the church office with the phones, filing, and stuffing bulletins,
please call the church office at 713-666-2175.
The Weeks
Ahead
(some pictures may have a link)
Conference's New UMC Logo
Sunday Worship Services
Contemporary Worship Service
8:45 am
Sunday School
9:15 am
Traditional Service
11:00 am
Youth Stockholders
Sale
May 5, 12, 19
$10 per Share
Supports Summer Mission
To view the Texas Annual Conference Cross Connection
newsletter, click on the image below.