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.
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
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
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
Director of Children and Family Ministries - Shanna Carver
Shanna grew up at La Vernia UMC, attending services in the historic Chapel before graduating and moving from La Vernia. She attended Texas State University in San Marcos, receiving a B.A. in psychology. Shanna and her husband, Matthew, live in Schertz now. They have two adult children and a son-in-law: Mathew, Heather, and Jarren, along with two grandchildren: Kristopher and Phoebe.
Before joining us, Shanna was a teacher for a charter school that served teenagers in foster care.
Contact Shanna at (830) 779-2621, ext 3303, or at shanna@laverniaumc.org
Shanna grew up at La Vernia UMC, attending services in the historic Chapel before graduating and moving from La Vernia. She attended Texas State University in San Marcos, receiving a B.A. in psychology. Shanna and her husband, Matthew, live in Schertz now. They have two adult children and a son-in-law: Mathew, Heather, and Jarren, along with two grandchildren: Kristopher and Phoebe.
Before joining us, Shanna was a teacher for a charter school that served teenagers in foster care.
Contact Shanna at (830) 779-2621, ext 3303, or at shanna@laverniaumc.org
Director of Child Care Ministries - April Burns
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
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
Business Manager - Kim Santos
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
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
Administrative Assistant - Position Vacant
Pianist - Linda Summerfield
Linda plays the piano for the 8:30am worship service.
Linda plays the piano for the 8:30am worship service.
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.
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
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
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
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