Texas UMC congregation sweats and fundraises for nets

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Texas UMC congregation sweats and fundraises for nets

Submitted by Jenna Sauber on September 4, 2008

A few weeks ago, Nothing But Nets Director Elizabeth Gore visited Shepard of the Heart United Methodist Church in Pearland, Texas.

Being from this part of Texas, she was incredibly proud that this church is engaged with the campaign. Reverend Wayne Calder, Senior Pastor at Shepard, led the Sweat for Nets bike ride that raised $156,000 for nets!

Jenny Sartain, a lay leader within the church invited Mrs. Gore to speak and originally encourage her church to get involved.

Nothing But Nets is incredibly thankful to partners like Shepard of the Heart for Sending Nets and Saving Lives.

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