Question: Who are angels?
Answer: According to the Bible they are ministering spirits who worship and serve God, as well as protect and help God’s people.
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Vendors and Parade floats… it’s time to sign up for 2024 Natalia Bluebonnet Festival
The 2024 Natalia Bluebonnet Festival this year has been moved to the first weekend in April to coincide with area eclipse events. The dates for the entire event are April 6-8, 2024.
Come out and enjoy this year’s festival! We will have a Car Meet up at the festival. If you have an Antique, Classic or unique car and you want to show it off to the community head on over to Natalia April 6th. The meet up will start gathering at 1 p.m. on the festival grounds. Parking for the Meet up is in the grassy area closest to La Pasadita Restaurant. Car lovers in our…
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Where in the Bible will I find…?
1st Samuel 15:25 “Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.”
Holy Bible John 14:27
Christmas Gift Assembly & Wrapping Services
We have added more dates! As we approach the Christmas season, Devine First United Methodist Church will be offering Christmas gift assembly and gift wrapping to the community. You may leave your gift(s) with us or ask for same-day service. We will be available on the following days and times for you to drop off youra gift(s).
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Spreading the Light of Christ
Devine First UMC was busy this past weekend! We hosted our first Breakfast with Baby Jesus event for the community on Saturday. Kids of all ages were welcomed in to enjoy breakfast with Baby Jesus. Children were invited to step into the nativity scene to take a picture with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. They also were able to create holiday crafts and decorate Christmas cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Christmas Gift Assembly & Wrapping Services
As we approach the Christmas season, Devine First United Methodist Church will be offering Christmas gift assembly and gift wrapping to the community. You may leave your gift(s) with us or ask for same-day service. We will be available on the following days and times for you to drop off your gift(s).
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A special experience at the “Empty Cross” at Kerrville
This 77 ft tall cross sculpture tops a beautiful hill and prayer garden along the highway in Kerrville and is the site of many miraculous events.
By Kayleen Holder
Editor
I finally got a chance to visit “the cross at Kerrville.” Despite its awesomeness, I only heard of it a couple months ago. This 77 ft tall cross sculpture tops a beautiful hill and prayer garden along the highway in Kerrville and is the site of many miraculous events.
While I did not personally get adorned by the miraculous “golden dust” that so many have experienced at the cross, I did have a special experience on that hill.
Local man, Tim Dimmick of Devine, did report leaving that hill with “golden dust” on his shoulder. It was his words that first inspired me to go to the cross.
The “empty” cross…
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Miracles Exhibit
from 5 to 7 pm in Devine Nov. 3rd
St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of SA will host a tremendous 2-Day event celebrating the Holy Eucharist, November 3rd & 4th.
Day One at St. Joseph Hall and church will include the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit from 5 to 7 pm. The collection is 164 panels in English and Spanish.
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St. Joseph’s Octoberfest this Saturday! Kids games and bingo is back, exciting LIVE music lineup
The St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is gearing up for a good time for a good cause this coming October 7th from 11 am to 11 pm. All proceeds from the annual Octoberfest will go toward the new replica prayer chapel this year. They are also excited to announce that the popular kid’s games and bingo is back this year as well as a great line up of live music.
Drawing for vehicle
There will also be a drawing for a vehicle donated by the Dunford family at Chaparral Ford, and a huge silent auction as always.
LIVE MUSIC
Lots of great live music is lined up. The tunes will kick off with a Mariachi band at 11am, DJ Reggie Pena will be there throughout the day, as well as Plata y Oro Folklorio dancers who perform from 12-1pm, a Christian band Closer Walk will play 1-2pm, the Solis Brothers 2:30-4:30, and Christ and Cassandra Salinas will play from 5-8. One change, is the headliner band. The LA 45 band will be on the stage from 8:30 to 11pm.
Admission
Admission is free until 5 pm, and $5 admission after 5pm.
Volunteer or make a donation
Our Octoberfest signs are up! The festival is three weeks away. We still need volunteers. If you’re interested contact Ernie Morales at 210-415-6751. We are also in need of soda and water donations, you can drop those off at the church office. If you would like to make a cash prize donation for our bingo please reach out to Hazel Flores at 830-334-7351. See ad on this page for more info.
