LA VERNIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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Our focus is to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) making disciples of Jesus Christ, Baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching obedience to the commands of Jesus.
​We proclaim the Word of God as found in the scriptures of the Old and New Testament.
  • For a sampling of what we preach, visit our Sermon page​ 

STAFF

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Pastor - Michael Mumme  
​The Reverend Michael Mumme (pronounced “mummy”) is an Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church and is a native of San Antonio. Pastor Michael has served since 2006 in pastoral ministry with the United Methodist Church, serving as pastor in charge at six churches and as an executive (associate) pastor at one church.
Before coming to La Vernia, Pastor Michael served churches in Canyon Lake, First United Methodist Church of Austin, Cuero, Colonial Hills (San Antonio), Floresville, and Woodsboro.
​He has a B.A. in Chemistry and Philosophy from Trinity University in San Antonio, and a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. 

Contact Pastor Michael at (830) 779-2621, ext 3304, or at michael@laverniaumc.org


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Director of Children and Family Ministries - Position Vacant

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Director of Child Care Ministries - April Burns
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April grew up at La Vernia UMC and was married in our sanctuary. She and her husband, Jeremiah, have a daughter Mckenna.
​Before joining us in 2018, April was the director of La Vernia Academy.

Contact April at preschool@laverniaumc.org
Child Care's direct phone number: (210) 307-0057


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Business Manager - Kim Santos
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Kim Santos graduated from UTSA with a business degree specializing in human resource management.She began working for La Vernia UMC in 2016.
Kim has been married for 22 years and has 3 kids, Sam, Sophia, and Ian. Her husband Cesar works for HEB.

​Contact Kim at (830) 779-2621, ext 3301 or at businessmanager@laverniaumc.org


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Administrative Assistant - Position Vacant
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Contact office volunteer at (830) 779-2621, ext 3302, or at office@laverniaumc.org


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Pianist - Linda Summerfield
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Linda plays the piano for the 8:30am worship service.


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George Adkison - Worship Leader
George leads our 11:00am Contemporary Worship Service with songs and music, to include our occasional Combined Worship service at 10:30am.
Statistical Summary
The United Methodist Church is an open records church. Statistics for all churches in the Rio Texas Conference are available in the Annual Conference Journals available on-line or in print form available from Amazon. The following numbers were submitted in January of this year and will appear in the 2019 journal when it becomes available later this summer:
   Membership: 198
   Average Worship: 134 (86 at 8:30am, 48 at 11:00am)
   Sunday School Attendance: 75
   Annual Finances (excluding Child Care): $305,413 (income), $305,007 (expenses)
   2018 Apportionment: $36,904 ($30,487 Paid, 83%)
              Apportionments support the denomination beyond the local church


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Brief History
The earliest records show that Rev. John S. McGhee, a Methodist Circuit Rider, held worship services in the area as early as 1853. La Vernia Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was officially established in 1876 with Rev. John E. Vernor as the pastor. The first church building was constructed later that year.

From 1876 to 1881, the congregation met at the Brahman Masonic Lodge (which still stands at the
corner of FM 775 and D.L. Vest. The first chapel was constructed on Chihuahua Street across
FM 775 from La Vernia City Hall.


On August 20, 1886, the Indianola Hurricane of 1886 hit the Texas coast. A tornado spawned by the storm struck La Vernia destroying the church. A new chapel was constructed on the same site on Chihuahua Street and dedicated in 1887.

In 1968, the Methodist Church and the the Evangelical Brethren denominations merged to form the United Methodist Church. In 1970, Post Oak Evangelical Brethren Church merged into La Vernia UMC.

On July 26, 1996, a new church building was consecrated at the current location Bluebonnet Road (FM 775). The next year, the 1887 Chapel was relocated from the site on Chihuahua street to its current location, a distance of about a quarter mile. In 2003, a Family Life Building was added.

On August 26, 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast. The roof of the 1887 Chapel was torn off. The building was repaired and restored. Rededication was held March 23, 2019.

Founding Members of La Vernia Methodist Church, 1876
   Mrs. B.S. Leach
   Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolf
   Dr. and Mrs. G.H. McMahon
   Mr. and Mrs. Billie Newton
   Dr. and Mrs. Graves
   Mr. and Mrs. Camp
   Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Suttles


Beliefs and Doctrines

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

M-Th: 9am - 4pm

Telephone

830-779-2621

Email

office@laverniaumc.org
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  • About Us
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    • Nursery Attendant
    • Child Care Ministry
  • Events & Calendar