Because Presbyterians share and feed others

First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville reminds us on National Good Neighbor Day that they have a Blessing Box for neighbors to both give and receive.

Preparing for Flash Flood Threat

From the Mission Presbytery Disaster Preparedness Task Force chair,

Lisa Ringler

A slow-moving Pacific cold front is bringing widespread, heavy rainfall to South-Central Texas, carrying a Level 2 to 3 flood risk for our communities. While much of this rain is beneficial, intense storm pockets could drop 6 to 8 inches of localized rain, causing life-threatening flash flooding.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until Friday at 7:00 PM for most of South-Central Texas. Please review and share the safety details below with your congregations:

Timing & What to Expect

• Wednesday Night – Friday: Scattered storms develop in western areas and move up the I-35 corridor. Thursday evening carries the highest risk for severe, heavy storm redevelopment. The heaviest rainfall for the San Antonio/Austin area is noon Thursday through noon Friday with rainfall exceeding 2 to 3 inches per hour at times.
• Friday – Sunday: Heavy rain moves into the eastern areas of our Presbytery on Friday, reaching the valley and gulf regions on Saturday where it is likely to lighten in intensity. Heavy lightning and isolated downpours will persist in Austin and San Antonio through early Sunday.
• River Flooding: Minor to moderate flooding is expected in the Guadalupe (upper & lower regions), Llano, San Antonio, Frio, Medina, and Nueces river basins. Keep a close eye if you live near those areas.

Notable Severe Weather Threats

• West of I-35: Level 2 out of 5 risk for large hail, damaging straight-line winds up to 80mph, and isolated tornadoes.
• I-35 and East: Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms, with intense pockets capable of dumping 2 to 4 inches of rain per hour.

Please stay weather-aware, monitor local road conditions, avoid flooded areas, and check on vulnerable neighbors. For real-time radar and timing graphics, follow @NWSSanAntonio on X or Facebook.

We are praying deeply for everyone's safety and that damage to homes and churches is minimal. Please know that your Disaster Preparedness team is here beside you, ready to help you find resources and support you through what comes next. You do not have to face this alone—please reach out to us for anything you need.

As we enter October, we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of all the Teaching Elders in our midst who were ordained in October. We send special greetings to William Woods, celebrating 60 years; Sally Anderson, celebrating 40 years; and Patrick Dennis, celebrating 20 years!

Miranda Fontaine 10/1

Gene Horne 10/1

Roger Sidener 10/1

Steven Arndt 10/2

Kristin Huffman 10/3

Louise Shaw 10/5

Edward Brogan 10/6

Walter Lee 10/7

Alfonso Ucan 10/8

David Johnson 10/9

Julia Giddings 10/10

David Jones 10/10

Lana Russell 10/10

Emily Beghin 10/11

Peter Crouch 10/11

Sabelyn Arden 10/16

William Woods 10/16 (60 years!)

Emily Owen 10/18

Sally Anderson 10/19 (40 years!)

Elizabeth Boone McLean 10/20

Won Jae Kim 10/21

Caryn Thurman 10/21

Patrick Dennis 10/22 (20 years!)

Lorna Jean Miller 10/24

Amy Myhand 10/24

Dana Pope 10/26

Dick Powell 10/28

Jim Rigby 10/28

Kenneth Carrell 10/29

Jack Barden 10/30

Ann Hoch 10/30

Mary Swierenga 10/30

Nancy Willet 10/30

BOP Retiree Luncheon October 27

News from Kevin Keaton, our Board of Pensions Consultant:

This is your Invitation and Registration information for a Retiree Luncheon at 11:30 am on Tuesday, October 27 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, San Antonio.

Please use this link to register as it will allow you to indicate if anyone is accompanying you and any dietary restrictions, which will be shared with the caterer.



Retiree Luncheon Mission Presbytery – Fill out form--

March for Freedom and Justice for Immigrants

with SA Freedom Coalition

to the Proposed Eastside Detention Center

Gather at 8 AM, Saturday, October 3

4702 E. Houston (one block east of WWWhite)

March at 9 AM, to the site of the Detention Center on SE Loop 410

Parking available on the site or ride the Bus #24 and 25

Speakers include Congressman Castro, Commissioner Calvert, Fr. Jimmy Drennan, BOMBASTA, y mas.

Participating Organizations: Bexar Co Commissioner Tommy Calvert; TOP; COPS/METRO; Project Unidad; ACT4SA; SATX Indivisible, Interfaith Welcome Coalition, NEBCD; 50501; SA-DSA y MAS

Mark your calendars for Holy Smoke on October 11 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in San Antonio. This is the sole fundraiser to help sponsor a house for the Spring build 2027. The cost of building a home has increased by more than 50% since Covid. However, we remain committed to providing affordable housing for deserving families. 

We will have some wonderful items available in the silent auction.

If you need tickets delivered to your church, wish to provide food, an auction donation, or want additional information, please contact Nancy Hester at nhestertx@gmail.com or 210-867-6736.

You are invited to a special worship service

celebrating 175 years of ministry at

First Presbyterian Church, Seguin,

on Sunday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Our guest preacher will be Rev. Bobby Musengwa,

with fellowship and refreshments and following.

We hope you’ll join us!

Because Presbyterian Youth love to gather together

Main Event 2026 at John Knox Ranch is in the books!

Read more information about all of the following postings on the "Leadership Openings" page of our website at: https://www.mission-presbytery.org/leadership-openings

Part Time Administrative Assistant | Holy Trinity/San Antonio

Full Time Solo Pastor | First/Seguin

Co-Director of Student Ministry | Westlake Hills/Austin

Part-Time Music/Choir Director | Grace/San Antonio

Day School Director | Northwood Presbyterian Dayschool/San Antonio

Executive Director | National Alliance of Mental Illness/San Antonio

PT/FT Solo Pastor | Oak Hills Presbyterian/San Antonio

Associate Pastor: Pastor to Children, Youth, and Pastoral Care | Madison Square/San Antonio

Part-Time Stated Supply or CRE | First/Kingsville

Part-Time Stated Supply Pastor | First/Copperas Cove

Part-Time Minister | First/Palacios

Part-Time Piano/Organ Musician | First/Port Lavaca

Job Opportunities with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

in English, Español, 한국인

PRN-on-call chaplain position. | Hospice Austin

As Mission Presbytery, we connect diverse leaders and congregations by

providing opportunities for worship, learning, and service so that all can flourish

through God’s grace.