<![CDATA[Sunrise Ministries - News]]>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:57:47 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[St. Matthew's UMC July 3rd Worship & Freedom Picnic]]>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/st-matthews-umc-july-3rd-worship-freedom-picnic
Wow! What a wonderful worship experience we had as we celebrated the 246th birthday of the United States and listened to Pastor Wall’s passionate message. Then, came the picnic!
]]><![CDATA[Frankston]]>Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/frankstonPhil and Debi provided a Saturday night concert, and led worship on Sunday morning, August 28 and 29, at first United Methodist Church of Frankston
]]><![CDATA[Ladies’ Brunch]]>Sat, 11 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/ladies-brunch
Phil and Debi provided the program for the Ladies’ Brunch, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church in Temple.  In attendance were over 100 women from Temple and the surrounding region of Central Texas.  Phil and Debi sang songs from their albums “Fly Away,” “Landmarks,” “So Far,” and “My Heart’s Desire,” as well as two songs that have not yet been released to the public.  Phil gave his witness to what God has done, in saving his life from a deadly illness.  Debi did her popular comedy routine, posing as a telephone operator in Old Testament times, as characters such as Noah, Moses, and Jonah, call in with their prayer requests.
]]><![CDATA[Texas City]]>Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/texas-city
Saturday, Dec. 7 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Texas City, Phil and Debi provided a concert of music from the 1970’s, including Christmas songs by Jose Feliciano, The Eagles, and John Lennon, along with familiar tunes by Judy Collins, Elton John, John Denver, Carly Simon and others.  On Sunday morning, Phil and Debi led the music for morning worship in both the contemporary and the traditional services.
]]><![CDATA[Mission Bend]]>Sun, 17 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/mission-bendPhil and Debi visited Mission Bend United Methodist Church for morning worship.  They led congregational singing, and Debi sang “Better Days Ahead” and “Lead Me” as specials.  Phil spoke on “What God wants FOR us”, laying out God’s 4-part vision of shalom, encompassing 1) health and safety, 2) harmony in relationships, 3) prosperity and potency, and 4) intimacy with God.
]]><![CDATA[Canton Worship]]>Sun, 22 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/canton-worship
Phil and Debi led music for morning worship at both the contemporary and the traditional services at First United Methodist Church of Canton, Texas.  Phil also brought the message, on the crucial role that forgiveness plays in the Christian life, some of the major misconceptions about forgiveness, and the major benefits of forgiveness.
]]><![CDATA[On Tour]]>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/on-tour
Sun., June 30—Phil and Debi provided music, message, and comedy for Sunday morning worship at First United Methodist Church of Beeville.  (See picture)

Sun., July 14—Phil and Debi provided music, message, and comedy for Sunday morning worship at Warren United Methodist Church, and First United Methodist Church of Kountze.
]]><![CDATA[Hondo Neighbor]]>Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/hondo-neighborPhil and Debi provided music and message at First United Methodist Church of Hondo on June 2, where Phil gave a memorable address on "Who Is My Neighbor?", expanding on the contemporary meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
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]]><![CDATA[Picnic]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/picnic
Phil and Debi led music for morning worship, and provided music for the church picnic, at First United Methodist Church of El Campo on Sept. 23. Because of the heavy rains, the picnic was moved indoors. Pictures by Charles Peterson.
]]><![CDATA[A day at Swan-Wood Springs United Methodist Church]]>Sun, 26 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.sunriseministries.org/news/a-day-at-swan-wood-springs-united-methodist-churchPhil and Debi provided special music for morning worship at Swan-Wood Springs United Methodist Church in Tyler, and a concert with comedy and personal witness in the afternoon, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.  Photos by Margaret Patin.
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