Sunday, August 30, 2026

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

9am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

with communion

(Live Streamed via Facebook)

11am Contemporary Service in the Family Life Center

(Communion on First Sundays

of the month)

Scriptures

Romans 12:9-21

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon:

"Cling to What is Good"

Rev. Kallie Green

Hays Praise Emmaus will be hosting a local Buda/Kyle/Manchaca Gathering on Tuesday, September 1 at Manchaca UMC. The evening will begin with a 6:30 PM potluck followed by a 7:00 PM worship service. We would love for your congregation to know they are warmly invited.

For anyone seeking more details, contact me Anna Ledbetter at anna.ledbetter.tms@gmail.com.

Walk dates and additional information are also available at hayspraise.org.

Grief Support Group 

Inspire Grief Support group meets every Thursday from 6-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall Classroom 3 (Please use Bell Tower Entrance).

Grief changes us. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, experienced a major life transition, or are quietly carrying a change that reshaped your world, you don’t have to hold it alone. We invite you to join our Grief Support Group — a space made up of people who all share one important thing: we know what it means for life to feel different than it once did. There is something profoundly comforting about sitting in a room (or circle) where you don’t have to explain the weight you’re carrying. Being with others who have experienced loss can ease the isolation that grief so often brings. 

Wherever you are in your grief journey, you are welcome. There is no timeline to follow, no checklist to complete, and no “right” way to grieve. This group honors your process exactly as it is. We gather to listen, to share (if and when you’re ready), and to support one another with gentleness and respect. You are free to speak, to sit quietly, to reflect — to show up as you are. If you are carrying loss or navigating change, we would be honored to have you join us. You don’t have to do this by yourself.

Please contact Jenni Johnson for more information. 

Life Together at Southside Community Center

518 S Guadalupe St San Marcos

2^nd Saturday 3:30pm - 5:30pm

(next is September 12)

This is a ministry that involves providing a meal, drinks, and dessert for the people being served by Southside Community Center in San Marcos. Food is prepped before the event and then it usually takes about 5-6 volunteers at the event to pass out food and visit with those being served. If you are interested in helping or going, talk to Pastor Kallie.

First Sunday Food Offering

On the first Sunday of the month we will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Blessings Box during both services. With the rising cost of groceries, the Blessings Box is getting utilized more. Your donations help us keep the Blessings Box full and share with our neighbors. Please consider bringing food items with you to the first Sunday of the Month offering! (We are especially in need of canned soups, chilis, canned meat products (tuna, chicken, etc), peanut butter and diapers)

During 9am service there will be a basket on the first pew for you to place your items before service, during children's time, offering or communion, or after the service. During the 11am service, you can place your items in the bin by the entrance door.

Food Distribution

Kyle UMC has partnered with the Hays County Food Bank to provide food boxes to those in need in our community. Distributions will be every other Thursday from 1-3pm, next distribution is August 27th. Pre-registration is required to determine eligibility to receive food. If you or someone you know needs food, please contact food@kyleumc.org for more information.

Volunteers needed to help pick up food, set up and help during the distribution. Email food@kyleumc.org to be added to the volunteer list.

Opportunity to serve- 11am service

We are in need of more ushers and greeters for the 11:00am service. If you would like to serve as usher, please talk to Sue Parker or email Pastor Kallie at pastor@kyleumc.org

Donuts and Fellowship

Sunday mornings in the Fellowship Hall at 10am and 11am in the Family Life Center

Did you know our yummy weekly donuts are provided by generous people in our congregation?

If you would like to contribute donuts for one Sunday, you can sign up in the Fellowship Hall or Family Life Center or talk to Lisa and Ana Bible about how you can get involved. Please let them know if you intend to bring donuts so we don't duplicate efforts.

The Chosen Bible Study

Now Starting Season 2!

Mondays at 6:30pm in the Family Life Center

All are welcome to join. You did not have to be in the Season 1 class to join! Questions? Ask Terri Hartley 

Women's Group

Led by Lacy Kline of the Journey

2nd Fridays of the month - next is September 11th

from 6-7:30pm in the Family Life Center

All women are invited to join us for a time of fellowship, devotional, dinner (potluck) and crafting. The current study is "Nature Walk" by Leslie Eaton. Please RSVP to lacykline419@gmail.com if you'd like to attend so that we can make sure to have enough supplies available

Faithful Heart Yoga

Instructors: Krystyn Fleischauer & Edmee Files

Saturday mornings, 8:30am – 9:15am

Fellowship Hall

For Active Older Adults, Chair Yoga options available, and anyone who wants to feel a Christian connection while working to heal and/or strengthen your body while building your connection to Christ!

RECOMMENDED DONATION: $5/person or a donation to the Blessings Box.

THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH

Save the Date - Monday, September 14 at 11AM!

Time to get out and join the Sack Lunch Bunch! A new monthly fellowship gathering held on the second Monday of each month at 11 am in the Family Life Center.

Bring your own lunch! Beverages and a dessert will be provided. All are welcome! For further information, contact Lynne Kyle 775-338-2014

New Nursery Staff Hired!

We have hired two new nursery staff, Summer and Skylar! More information to come!

Summer Sunday School! Join us for a fun series!

Bible Art: Creating with God

In July and August, we'll create art projects that remind us of the beauty and greatness of God.

Projects like Clay, Popsicle Stick Art, Collage, Paper Folding and more!

New Worship Addition: Sermon Notes for our older kids!

We would like to help encourage our older kids that have received their bibles to bring their bibles to church and to actively participate in worship. Starting this Sunday, we will provide Sermon Notes pages for kids on the sign-in tables at the front and back of church that our kids 3rd grade and up can pick up and fill out during the service as they follow along during the scripture readings, sermon, prayers and other parts of the service. Kids can bring their filled out Sermon notes to Miss Alissa's office after church for a small candy or prize!

Opportunity to serve our kids!

Our children's ministry is growing and we need help with all ages for Sunday School! Come be a part of something great! Teachers generally rotate Sundays teaching based on availability.

• Nursery volunteer
• Children's Church during 11am service
• Pre-school to Kinder Class
• Elementary Class (1st-5th grade)
• Youth Class (6th-12th grade)



*Safe Gatherings Training required (done virtually at your own pace) and training is good for 2 years once completed.

Youth Sunday School meets at 10am on Sundays!

Youth group meets for fellowship, food, fun and service.



We will meet back up for regular Youth group after Labor Day! Stay tuned for more information.

Our purpose is to serve God by dedicating ourselves to pray each day for each person, need and concern as listed in both the confidential prayer list and the persons named in the church bulletin and newsletter. We welcome anyone who would like to join us. For more on joining, contact Natha Caldwell.

Prayer request slips are available on Sunday and may be placed in the offering plate to be given to the pastor. Persons may also contact Joann Runkle with requests (please include both email and phone info for us when sending request). There is a prayer request form on our website at:

https://kyleumc.org/prayer-and-support/

For All God’s People

Melanie Tiemann, Cody Childress, Curtis Rosenthal, Mark Fleischauer, Joyce Shierlow, Alva Baker, Sarah Pivonka, Olga Parker, Flavia Niedo, Betty and Adan Barajas & family, Priya Ellisor, Trudy Gove, Jeffrey & Lisa Burkhart, Rivera family, Ted Roberts, Anagloria, James & Jackie McGowin, Linda Reynolds, Kyle Cravens, Rafa Cantu, Sr., Dave Jones, Frank Payn, Rita Collett, June Overholt, Bruce Fallgren, Katarina Carlson, Ardis Greenwood, Matt Lasater, Butch LaFleur, Alex, Stella & Luna Wilkerson, Michael Whitehurst, Carmen Swift, Rev. Walk & Mrs. Nancy Jones, Rosa Gonzales, Charles and Linda Whipple, Ann Moreland, Tom & Ruth Cook, Kirk Schoppe, Diane Duemler, Addison Johnson, Ashley & Steve Mains

In Sympathy

The family of Rudy Guerra

The family of John Partlow

The family of Jeff Davis

The family of Layna Greenwood

Your giving remains critical for our continued ministry. Please give to your church electronically or by mail if you are able. Help us continue to be the church for a community in need.

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For more information: kyleumc.org/give

Weekly Events 

Sundays: Sunday School for all ages at 10am weekly

Coffee and Conversation - 10am in the Fellowship Hall



Mondays: The Chosen Bible Study, 6:30pm, FLC,

Pastor's Sabbath Day

Wednesdays: Choir Rehearsal - 6:30pm, Sanctuary

Praise Band Rehearsal - 7:30pm, Family Life Center

Thursdays: Inspire Grief Support Group - 6-7:30pm, Classroom 3, Fellowship Hall

Saturdays: Faithful Heart Yoga - 8:30am, Fellowship Hall

Upcoming Events

Aug 27: Food Distribution, 1-2pm, FLC

Aug 30: Bible Discovery Night, 6-7pm, FLC

Sept 1: Coffee Group, 9:30am, Pastor's office

Sept 10: Missions Meeting, 6pm, FLC

Sept 11: Women's Group, 6pm, FLC

Sept 12: Life Together, 3:30-5:30pm, Southside Community Center

Sept 14: Sack Lunch Bunch, 11am, FLC

Sept 15: Church Council, 6:30pm, FLC