May
16
8:30 AM08:30

World Vision - Global 6 K for Water

Still way too many women are walking an average of 6K every day to get water.. water that is not even safe, because they have no alternative.  

By your registration of $50, one person will receive clean water that will transform their life.  $250 gives a whole family clean water. Last year we raised more than enough for an entire community to have the gift of clean water.  

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Jun
22
to Jun 26

Summer Musical Camp

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Our Summer Musical Camp is the perfect place for kids to explore their creativity, make new friends.

Sign up today! See link below:

https://onrealm.org/Munholland/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YzYwNWY3OWYtYTVkYi00MDBkLWI2ZTgtYjNkYTAxNDE4MDky

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Jun
29
to Jul 3

Rise of Summer Camp in Palestine, TX

Spots are limited and camp fills up fast! Ages incoming 3rd grade - graduating 12th grade

 Rise Up is the summer camp ministry of the Trinity Conference GMC and exists to share Christ with the next generation, deepen their relationship with Him, and help them hear His calling for their lives.

Expect Spirit-filled worship, Christ-centered teaching, deepening friendships, and loads of fun activities in the beautiful setting of Lakeview Methodist Conference Center, Palestine, Texas.

 

If you are interested in your child/children attending please contact Jonathan Beck.

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Mar
3
10:30 AM10:30

Jasmine's Baby Shower

SHOWER HER WITH LOVE: Baby Shower & Prayer to celebrate our Children’s Director, Jasmin Martin’s little baby boy. Saturday, March 28th from 10:30 to Noon in the parlor. NO GIFTS - Please bring a bag of Pamper’s diapers size 1,2 or 3. Contact abirdsong@munhollandchurch.org to RSVP to prepare for food.

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Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00

'Appointments: When God Arranges the Meeting'

'Appointments: When God Arranges the Meeting'

Acts 10:1–8

I love hearing stories about how people met — especially couples. Somewhere in the story there is almost always a pause: “If I hadn’t gone to that party… if that friend hadn’t invited me… if I had left five minutes earlier…” There is a sense of fragility to it all. The relationship that shaped an entire life seems to hang on a chain of small, unlikely moments.

One of the most improbable stories I remember involved a college student who accepted a casual invitation to visit a friend for the weekend. While there, a high school acquaintance invited her over. That acquaintance’s brother happened to be home from college — along with a friend visiting from another town. Two people, neither from that place, met through a chain of connections so unlikely it almost sounds fictional. Yet what appeared accidental became the most important relationship of her life. Here is the claim Scripture quietly makes: God does that, on purpose, all the time! 

Acts 10:1-8 tells one of the most remarkable stories of divine appointment in the Bible. Two men live in completely different worlds, miles apart, unaware of each other’s existence. Yet God is working simultaneously in both of their lives, orchestrating events that will collide at exactly the right moment. This is not coincidence. It is coordination. God manages parallel timelines — independent stories unfolding at the same time — arranging meetings neither person could anticipate but that ultimately change history itself.

God is deeply interested in your relational world. He pays attention to who you encounter, who you avoid, and who He intends to bring across your path. Surprisingly, the story does not begin with Peter the apostle. It begins with a Roman soldier named Cornelius.

God sees Cornelius, who he is and what he is doing. “At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.” (Acts 10:1–2)

Cornelius was a Gentile — a Roman military officer. In Jewish religious categories, he was a sebomenos, a “God-fearer.” He worshiped Israel’s God, prayed faithfully, gave generously, and attended synagogue, yet he remained outside the covenant community. Legally, ritually, and socially, he was still an outsider. He is the first-century equivalent of someone who listens to Jesus’ sermons online, checks out his Facebook page, even Venmos a donation to his ministry once in a while — but has never fully stepped inside faith. He hasn’t signed the contract, so to speak.  He hasn’t been circumcised.

 And yet God was watching him. Not casually noticing, but attentively observing the texture of his daily life: the consistency of prayer, the generosity, the openness of heart. God saw something worth responding to. Before Cornelius understood what God was doing, God was already at work within him. The seeking itself was grace. His prayers and generosity were signs that God had already begun preparing him for something he could not yet see. Then came the moment.

 “One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, ‘Cornelius!’

‘What is it, Lord?’ he asked.

The angel answered, ‘Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. Now send men to Joppa to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter. He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.’” (Acts 10:3–6)

God has prepared Cornelius, spoken to him, tells him where to go, and guides him to talk with Peter. God is not improvising. He is arranging.

 Two implications emerge from this story. First, God sees people around you who are quietly searching. Many are wondering whether forgiveness is possible, whether Jesus can change their lives, whether God is real enough to guide them. Long before a conversation happens, God is already working in their hearts.

Second, God prepares people – you and me – for appointments with those seekers. Somewhere near you is a “Cornelius” — someone praying in their own imperfect way, saying, “God, I’m open. I’m paying attention. I’m here.” And while God prepares them, He is also preparing you.

Divine appointments rarely feel dramatic in the moment. They look like ordinary conversations, unexpected encounters, small invitations, their face and name coming to mind, that subtle nudge.  Only later do we realize that two lives moving along like always by all outside appearances, God suddenly brings together at the right time and the right place. What we often call coincidence may simply be obedience meeting preparation. 

God arranges the meeting. Our role is to recognize the moment when it arrives.

Blessings,

Jonathan

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Feb
18
7:00 AM07:00

Ash Wednesday - Drive-Thru Ashes (LaSalle Park)

Drive-Thru Ashes 7 AM - 1 PM at LaSalle Park.

Drive-Thru Ashes is moving to the WEST parking lot of LaSalle Park by the baseball fields.

One of our largest community events. If you would like to volunteer and be a part of this beautiful prayer ministry... please contact Ann Birdsong at annb@munhollandchurch.org

Start the 40-day Lenten season by receiving ashes and prayer... it symbolizes repentance, mortality, and a public, humble commitment to spiritual renewal.

While often worn throughout the day as a witness, the ashes are not a sacrament and are considered a "sacramental" or symbolic reminder of faith.

Key meanings of receiving ashes include:

●Mortality and Humanity: Ashes (traditionally made from burnt palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday) are applied with the phrase, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,” reminding believers of the transient nature of life on earth.

●Repentance and Penance: The act serves as an outward sign of inner sorrow for sins and a desire to turn back toward God, often accompanied by the phrase, “Repent and believe in the Gospel”.

●Humility and Self-Denial: It is a public declaration of one's need for God's mercy and a commitment to fasting, prayer, and almsgiving during Lent.

●A "Work in Progress": The ash cross on the forehead represents being broken and in need of repair, acknowledging one's faults and seeking to grow in holiness.

We hope to see you there!

God Bless.

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Jan
27
6:00 PM18:00

'The Hundred - Foot Journey

Join us once or every time—we meet about four times a year.

Each session is led by a moderator or presenter, and everyone is welcome to participate whether or not you’ve read the book.

Our next book will be - “The Hundred-Foot Journey” - ‘Born above his grandfather's modest restaurant in Mumbai, Hassan Haji first experienced life through intoxicating whiffs of spicy fish curry, trips to the local markets, and gourmet outings with his mother. But when tragedy pushes the family out of India, they console themselves by eating their way around the world, eventually settling in Lumiere, a small village in the French Alps’.

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Nov
14
6:00 PM18:00

Women's Night of Worship - Hearing from God

"My sheep listened to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27

Friday, November 14th — Doors open at 5:30 PM | Event begins at 6:00 PM RSVP Today! Contact the church office at 504.834.9910 or click on the link:

Join women from across our community as we explore the timeless truth that God is good and that He still speaks today. Click here to sign up…

You’re warmly invited to an inspiring evening of connection and spiritual growth as we continue our Goodness of God series ~ Women's Night Event on "Hearing God."

We invite you to indulge in delicious snacks and dessert while enjoying uplifting worship, engaging games, gifts and a powerful message. This is a fantastic opportunity for women in our community to come together, share experiences, and deepen their faith.

Join us for a special evening on "Hearing God" where we'll explore the profound truth that God still speaks to us today. Just as He communicated with Moses, Samuel, Mary, and Paul, He desires a personal conversation with each of us. We'll address common myths that hinder our ability to hear Him, such as the belief that only spiritual "giants" can receive His messages. Discover how God communicates through His Word, the Holy Spirit, and the circumstances around us, and learn how to discern His voice amidst the noise of daily life.

We'll also discuss the hindrances to hearing Him and how silence can serve as an invitation to deepen our trust and maturity in faith. As a practical challenge, we encourage you to take five minutes each day this week to sit quietly before God, asking, “Lord, what would You like to say to me today?” Let’s come together to deepen our understanding and experience of God’s voice in our lives.

Your Sister in Christ,

Ann Birdsong

Evangelism & Engagement Director

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