I matter at Awaken Church…read more Being a Jew and unsure what I was even looking for in a church, I selected Awaken one Sunday and sat down to listen. I was impressed but had very little to compare it to. A few weeks went by and I received a few invites from friends to join them at their churches. (Seems like there may be extra credit points given to people who recruit new souls, but I'm not 100% sure) I date a lady who, a few weeks later, invited me to her church. It was a MEGA church, very plush with police directing traffic and even had an upstairs basketball court. In fact, I was very impressed with the giantic video screen and the smoothness of the presentation. I've see the Stones, U2, Aerosmith and Lady Gaga in concert and that church might share the same production-manager as those bands. (based on how fancy the place was. Lights dim at just the right time... It was big time show business BIG!) I never got to meet anyone running the place. The congregation was nice, nothing bad to say about anyone there. It's just... I was invisible. I was looking for a place where "I MATTERED". A place where I could learn, but also make me feel like I was part of the entire church eco-system. Not just, sing, give, leave, sing, give, leave. At Awaken, sitting in the small audience, I feel like I matter. The Pastor, whose name is Elliot (I know this because as we shuffle in each Sunday he walks up to everyone and says "hello" and welcomes us all) Last Sunday I invited my lady-friend to come to my church, Awaken. She did. Smiling she said, "I really like your pastor. I've heard the story he told a thousand times before, but I have never heard it told that way. I really like him. I really like this place." And now we come together. Sure it has childcare, free coffee, a modest band and all the standard things a church needs to have .... But we have Elliot, and all the nice people that Elliot attracts. I like this place : ) Hopefully, you'll be standing there, close by, when he stops the service and asks you to "say hi to someone standing close to you."

From the owner: Inspiring, relevant, authentic - these are some of the words we hear from our guests as they…read moreexplain their first visit. Awaken Church is a Christian Church located in McAllen, TX. We exists as a church where people from all walks of life can experience Jesus! We are excited to invite you to come be a part of the Awaken Church family. Awaken Church is a home, a place where everyone is significant and purposed. We believe that God has a great plan for your life and we are honored to come alongside you in your journey.

Stopped in for a service while traveling and enjoyed the stations of the cross outside and stopped…read moreby the gift shop. The church is large and the grounds are well maintained. Will stop by again when I am in town.

This church is beautiful the staff and the priest are so kind im happy my family enjoyed it and im…read morelooking forward to another visit

This is our "home church" when we spend winters in the Rio Grande Valley…read more VIBRANT is the best word I can come up with to describe it. From the modern worship to the teaching pastors to the super friendly, welcoming folks, we love it here. Theologically they are sound and we plan on finding our niche here for service. We are currently taking their Classes - 101, 201 & 301.

Wow, what an incredible service!! The church is big, but you're greeted at the door with people…read morewilling to help guide you where to go! The worship service was amazing! We loved the service as well! Wonderful experience!

TFC is a great place to serve and worship. Love the focus on building families an serving people…read more If you're looking for a place to gather and worship, give TFC a visit any of the Sunday services.

This is such a great church. The pastor and his wife make a such a great team. They are very down…read moreto earth, transparent and passionate servants of God. The worship team is very professional and yet very sensative to God,s leading. Great youth and children's ministry. Truly one of the best churches in the RGV.

I,am a member of Grace Community Church and I grew up there, If U want the true word of God come…read morevisit us.

This church truly is a God honoring Christ Centered, Spirit Filled church where people from all…read morenationalities and walks of life are made to feel welcome. You will find a group of pastors that are true servant leaders and children and young people that are passionate about their relationship with the Lord. I highly recommend this church.

This church is new, as I understand it. The first Sunday we came it was 1/3 full, but it was right…read moreafter New Years. The second Sunday, it was 3/4 full. Today, we arrive and it is a full house. The first two times we came, we watched the pastor preach via a live broadcast. The pastor was at another local branch, but the message was meant to every branch of the church, so it was broadcast to everyone. I inquired if it was like that every Sunday. It was explained that they only do that when a message is part of a series, so that if people go to various branches of the church, they won't feel lost. This third Sunday, the pastor was at this Weslaco branch and other branches were receiving the broadcast. Newcomers aren't put on the spotlight and embarrassed. As a newcomer, being asked to stand up, or worse, to go the front of the church with everyone watching can be intimidating. However, at this church, at the end of the service, they dismiss the congregation and ask for newcomers, who want to, to approach the front if they wish to be prayed for. We approached the front and Dina, the choir director, prayed for my family. We were given a tour of the facility and explained things we had questions for. Overall, this continues to be a good experience.

From the owner: Building Families... Serving People…read more The Family Church is building families and serving people here in the Rio Grande Valley. Connect, serve and grow with us!