Fellowship Events

St. Philip's holds many special events throughout the year, such as activities for children, open houses, movie nights, and holiday celebrations. The activities are listed in chronological order with the most recent listed first. All activities are open to the community, so come and join us!

 

Scout Sunday 2012

Below is a video of the Scout's pancake breakfast for the congregation as a way of saying thanks for all of the church's support, February 5:

Commitment Sunday 2012

Below is a slideshow of the a Stewardship presentation to allow our members to think about the programs our gifts provide to the community:

Ministry Moment 2012

Below is a video of a Ministry Moment lading up to Commitment Sunday:

An Evening in Old Bethlehem 2011

Below is a video of the An Evening in Old Bethlehem program held on Sunday evening, December 18:

Philip's Joy Christmas Presentation 2011

Below is a video of the Philip's Joy Christmas Presentation under the direction of Barbara Jennings, accompanied by the Praise Band:

UMM Sponsor Church-Wide Christmas Dinner 2011

Below is a video of the UMM sponsored dinner and musical program presented by Barbara Jennings:

Kids Sing on Second Sunday of Advent 2011

Below is a video of the Sunday worship wherein the Kids Sing choir put on a musical program:

 

Fritz's Farewell Gathering 2011

Below is a slideshow of phots taken at Bob & Betty Lou Fritz's farewell gathering on Sunday, Novewmber 20:

 

Trustees Work Day Fall 2011

Below is a slideshow of the Active Older Adults trip to Moody Gardens on Friday, November 18 to see the Festival of Lights:

 

Trustees Work Day Fall 2011

Below is a slideshow of the Trustee Work Day at the church on Saturday, November 12:

Trunk or Treat 2011

Below is a slideshow of the Halloween activities at St. Philip's Trunk or Treat gathering on the church parking lot:

5th Sunday Celebration 2011

Below is a video of the activiies of the 5th Sunday activities on October 30. On these Sundays, there is only one church service and there usually is a lunch that follows the worship service:

UMM OcktoberFest 2011

Below are a few photos from the UMM OcktoberFest that was held on Saturday, October 15. The men hold this event annually to support the UMW Holiday Bazaar and to raise a little money:

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UMW Holiday Bazaar 2011

Below are a few photos from the UMW Holiday Bazaar that was held on Saturday, October 15. The ladies raised $4,877, which will go toward mission projects all around the world:

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Heifer International Project 2011

Below is a brief video of the Heifer Project that is being sponsored by the Missions Ministries Team::

AOA Trip to West Columbia 2011

Below is a slideshow of an AOA Senior's trip to West Columbia via the Precinct 3 bus. The trip took the group to the West Columbia Museum and Rosenwald School, the Varner-Hogg Plantation and to the Columbia Lakes Country Club for lunch:

Women, Children and Men's Clothing Drive 2011

On October 18, women and children's clothes were collected taken to Braes Interfaith Ministries. On the 25th, a men's clothing drive was held and to clothing items were taken to Bastrop, TX for those affected by the tragic fires. Thanks to all for your support. Below are a couple of photos of the clothing:

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All Aboard Sunday 2011

Below is a slideshow of the events and activities on this special day, September 11, at St. Philip's. It is a time of returning back to school and back to church. It was also a time to reflect on the events of 9-11 and those who died in the line of duty helping others; it is a time to recognize those first responders in our community. And, it was a fun time for the children:

Active Older Adults Attend Play 2011

Below is a video of the AOA group who rode the County Precinct 3 bus to the Stages Theater to see Hank Williams, Lost Highway play and then to dinner on Sunday, August 28:

Mega Sunday Activities 2011

Below is a video of all the activities that took place on Sunday, August 28, 2011, including Promotion Sunday, Bible Sunday, a very large Children's Sermon, a combined worship service including the Chancel Choir and Philip's Joy, and Manna Bag Sunday:

Youth Stockholders Luncheon 2011

Below is a slideshow of the the Youth's Stockholders Luncheon wherein they prepared lunch for those who supported their mission trips by purchasing stock. The luncheon was their way of saying thanks:

Reception for Dee Ramirez 2011

Below is a slideshow of the the Seniors trip to Schulenburg, TX to see the Painted Churches and to visit the bakery and sausage stores on July 28:

AOA Trip to Schulenburg 2011

Below is a slideshow of the the Seniors trip to Schulenburg, TX to see the Painted Churches and to visit the bakery and sausage stores on July 28:

Budget Training 2011

Below are two pictures taken at a budget training class held on Sunday, July 24, for the committee chairs:

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Circuit Rider Band 2011

Below is a video of the Circuit Rider Band that played special music during parts of the 11:00 am worship service on July 24:

 

Summer Fun Days 2011

Below is a photo taken of the children participating in the Summer Fun Days that began on Monday, July 18:

 

 


UMM Sponsored Program - Italy 2011

Below are a few photos taken at the dinner program on Italy that was sponsored by the UMM and held on Monday, July 18:

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Christmas in July 2011

Below is a photo taken early in the morning on Sunday, July 17, of the items being collected for Bering Omega House:

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Vacation Bible School 2011

Below is a slideshow of the our VBS program, Pandamania, for the children of St. Philip's UMC, their friends, and the community at large. The 45 kids and 25 crew leaders, adults, and Sunday School classes who help with the program had a great time.:

UMM Sponsor Program -An Overview of Dementia 2011

Below is a video of a United Methodist Men Sponsored program on Dementia. Drs. Charlie Miller and Linda Tavel-Miller presented the program to an audience of about 40 people:

Senior Graduates Recognition Sunday 2011

Below is a slideshow of Senior Graduates Recognition Sunday, June 5, 2011 when to of four young people were recognized for their accomplishment and given a reception following the worship service:

Confirmation Sunday 2011

Below is a slideshow of Confirmation Sunday, May 29, 2011 when four young people were Confirmed:

Spring Lawn Work Party 2011

Below is a slideshow of the lawn work party held on Saturday, May 21, 2011:

Youth Garage Sale 2011

Below is a photo taken at one of the Youth's Garage Sale on April 30:

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Upward Soccer 2011

Below is a slideshow of kids playing a Upward Soccer game on the ball field one Saturday morning in April:

Easter Sunday 2011

Below is a slideshow of the activities on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011:

Holy Thursday Service 2011

Below is a photo taken at the Parents Nite Out gathering on Friday, April 1, 2011:

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Eggstravganza 2011

Below is a slideshow of children's Eggstravaganza on Sunday, April 17, 2011:

Palm Sunday Activities 2011

Below is a slideshow of the Palm Sunday activities involving the children taken on April 17 during th eworship services:

Power of the Cross 2011

Below is a slideshow of Philip's Joy presenting "Power of the Cross at both services on Sunday, April 10, 2011:

Parents Nite Out 2011

Below is a photo taken at the Parents Nite Out gathering on Friday, April 1, 2011:

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Soup for the Lenten Soul 2011

Below is a photo taken at the Soup for the Lenten Soul Devotional held in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, March 23, 2011:

Boot Scootin' Chili Eatin' Shindig 2011

Below is a slideshow of Rodeo kick-off Boot Scootin' Chili Eatin' Schidig held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Fun was had by all, with dancing, playing games, eatin' lots of chili:

Grappler Class Celebrates Jesus' Love 2011

Below are a few pictures of the Grappler Middle School Sunday School Class, which celebrated Jesus' love and invited the children from the elementary level to join them Sunday morning, February 13. The older kids assisted the younger ones in decorating heart-shape and round cookies.

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Newcomers Meeting 2011

Below is a picture of the newcomers, who were introduced to one another, as well as some of the leaders of St. Philip's, on February 6, 2011:

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Scout Sunday 2011

Below is a slideshow of Scout Sunday, wherein the Scouts attended worship and prepared pancakes for the congregation as a way of showing their thanks for the church's support of their program. The event took place on February 6, 2011:

District Leadership Conference 2011

Below are two photos taken at the District Leadership Conference at First UMC - West Campus on January 30, 2011:

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Stewardship Sunday & Celebration 2011

Below are a slideshow of photos taken on Commitment Sunday and the Celebration luncheon held on January 30, 2011:

Cub Scout Pinewood Derby 2011

Below are a slideshow of photos taken at the Annual CubScout Pinewood Derby:

Seniors Tour Calvert, TX

Below are a slideshow of photos taken on Wednesday, January 26, of a railroad museum, two mansions/B&B, the Cocoamoda chocolate production shop, etc. toured by St. Philip's Seniors:

St. Philip's Leadership Workshop 2011

Below are photos taken of Saturday, January 8 of the Leadership Workshop for committee chairs and church leaders:

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