La Vernia United Methodist Church Facebook Page
Community and member access for past and upcoming events, as well as our weekly E-News.
Community and member access for past and upcoming events, as well as our weekly E-News.
La Vernia United Methodist Church Ministries Facebook Group
Use this group for internal church postings regarding upcoming ministry events, opportunities to serve, prayer requests, and last minute announcements. It is intended for members and regular attendees of LVUMC.
Use this group for internal church postings regarding upcoming ministry events, opportunities to serve, prayer requests, and last minute announcements. It is intended for members and regular attendees of LVUMC.
Irene Bible Study Circle
Shepherd: Susan Shanzer
2nd Thursday, 10am
Family Life Building
Shepherd: Susan Shanzer
2nd Thursday, 10am
Family Life Building
Ruth Cooking Circle
Shepherd: Sandra DeLuna
3rd Sunday, 2pm
Family Life Building
Shepherd: Sandra DeLuna
3rd Sunday, 2pm
Family Life Building
Martha Craft Circle
Shepherd: Gale Wheeler
3rd Thursday, 10am
Family Life Building
Shepherd: Gale Wheeler
3rd Thursday, 10am
Family Life Building
Evening Reading Circle
Shepherd: Cathy Friese
4th Monday, 6pm
Family Life Building
Shepherd: Cathy Friese
4th Monday, 6pm
Family Life Building
"Wrapped in Prayer" Prayer Quilt Ministry
Shepherd: Gale Wheeler
This ministry makes lap quilts to give to children or adults who are ill or in the hospital. Each blanket is prayed over as it is sewn, and again if possible, as it is given out. This ministry is formed from love using hearts and hands—a true labor of love.
Can you touch a prayer? Can you pull it close, and feel its comfort? You can, if it’s a prayer quilt.
This is not just a gift of a quilt; it is a gift of love, and prayer.
It is an affirmation of our faith in God, and our belief in God’s power to comfort, strengthen, and heal.
When is a prayer quilt appropriate?
When do we pray for one another? Anyone in special need of prayer is an appropriate recipient of a prayer quilt. We pray for one another in times of illness, injury, or sorrow. We also pray for them at times of great change, or transition in their lives. Anyone can request a quilt for another person.
Shepherd: Gale Wheeler
This ministry makes lap quilts to give to children or adults who are ill or in the hospital. Each blanket is prayed over as it is sewn, and again if possible, as it is given out. This ministry is formed from love using hearts and hands—a true labor of love.
Can you touch a prayer? Can you pull it close, and feel its comfort? You can, if it’s a prayer quilt.
This is not just a gift of a quilt; it is a gift of love, and prayer.
It is an affirmation of our faith in God, and our belief in God’s power to comfort, strengthen, and heal.
When is a prayer quilt appropriate?
When do we pray for one another? Anyone in special need of prayer is an appropriate recipient of a prayer quilt. We pray for one another in times of illness, injury, or sorrow. We also pray for them at times of great change, or transition in their lives. Anyone can request a quilt for another person.
Twice Blest Thrift Ministry
Shepherds: Jenna Spear, and Sue Smith
This ministry serves God and the community through its offering of donations of clothing, shoes & household items at a minimal cost. Donations of clothes, shoes, purses, toys, books, DVD's/CD's, pots, pans, dishes, small appliances may be dropped off after hours at the back of the store. Please do not drop off furniture, computers, and large appliances, as they are not accepted.
Please consider volunteering your time on a Friday, or Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to work with an experienced volunteer. Ideally, with enough volunteers, each person would work only once a month in that position.
To volunteer please call the church office to be connected with a Shepherd at (830) 779-2621, ext. 3302.
Hours of operation : Friday and Saturday 9am to 3pm.
132 Bluebonnet (F.M. 775), La Vernia, TX 78121
Shepherds: Jenna Spear, and Sue Smith
This ministry serves God and the community through its offering of donations of clothing, shoes & household items at a minimal cost. Donations of clothes, shoes, purses, toys, books, DVD's/CD's, pots, pans, dishes, small appliances may be dropped off after hours at the back of the store. Please do not drop off furniture, computers, and large appliances, as they are not accepted.
Please consider volunteering your time on a Friday, or Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to work with an experienced volunteer. Ideally, with enough volunteers, each person would work only once a month in that position.
To volunteer please call the church office to be connected with a Shepherd at (830) 779-2621, ext. 3302.
Hours of operation : Friday and Saturday 9am to 3pm.
132 Bluebonnet (F.M. 775), La Vernia, TX 78121
United Women in Faith (UWF)
Shepherd: Risa Ware
This ministry serves God by helping church ministries and the community with various activities and events throughout the year including Food Bank, Women’s Retreat, Fashion Show, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Christmas Bazaar.
Shepherd: Risa Ware
This ministry serves God by helping church ministries and the community with various activities and events throughout the year including Food Bank, Women’s Retreat, Fashion Show, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Christmas Bazaar.
Church Decorations Ministry
Shepherd: Amanda Mills
This ministry glorifies God by decorating the church during special occasions, altar flowers, and activities throughout the year. Volunteers are needed and welcomed to assist particularly at Christmas, and Easter. Sunday flowers for worship may be sponsored as well.
Shepherd: Amanda Mills
This ministry glorifies God by decorating the church during special occasions, altar flowers, and activities throughout the year. Volunteers are needed and welcomed to assist particularly at Christmas, and Easter. Sunday flowers for worship may be sponsored as well.
Christian Food Pantry
Shepherds: Roz Miller, and Amanda Mills
Serves God by providing food for families who need a little help putting food on the table. The Pantry is governed by the LaVernia
Ministerial Alliance, which is composed of nine local churches. A drop box is located in the church entrance for the Food Pantry, (please no perishables).
Hours: Saturdays 9am - 11am, with churches rotating food distribution.
Shepherds: Roz Miller, and Amanda Mills
Serves God by providing food for families who need a little help putting food on the table. The Pantry is governed by the LaVernia
Ministerial Alliance, which is composed of nine local churches. A drop box is located in the church entrance for the Food Pantry, (please no perishables).
Hours: Saturdays 9am - 11am, with churches rotating food distribution.
Homeless Bags Ministry
Shepherd: Don Miller
This ministry provides food, and toiletries to homeless people. Bags are located in the church entrance.
Shepherd: Don Miller
This ministry provides food, and toiletries to homeless people. Bags are located in the church entrance.
Gentle Yoga Ministry
Shepherd: Shelley Henderson
Body, mind, and spirit discipline for toning, stretching, and stress relief. This class is offered every Monday from 5pm - 6pm in the Family Life Building.
Shepherd: Shelley Henderson
Body, mind, and spirit discipline for toning, stretching, and stress relief. This class is offered every Monday from 5pm - 6pm in the Family Life Building.
Vacation Bible School Ministry
Shepherd: VACANT
This ministry serves God through a special one week bible study during summer.
Volunteers are needed for various areas such as registration, teaching, crafts, food, song leader, setup, cleanup, etc.
Shepherd: VACANT
This ministry serves God through a special one week bible study during summer.
Volunteers are needed for various areas such as registration, teaching, crafts, food, song leader, setup, cleanup, etc.
Visitors Ministry
Shepherd: Shelly Gallus
Provides welcome bags for new guests.
Shepherd: Shelly Gallus
Provides welcome bags for new guests.
Called to Care
Shepherd: Mary Ann Allen
This ministry brings a wonderful source of comfort for our church families by providing meals for those who are sick, recovering from surgery, or that lost a loved one.
Shepherd: Mary Ann Allen
This ministry brings a wonderful source of comfort for our church families by providing meals for those who are sick, recovering from surgery, or that lost a loved one.
CrossFire Student Ministries
Shepherd: Bethany Thomas / activities currently on hold pending transition.
Contact Bethany Thomas at (830) 779-2621 ext. 3303, or bethany@laverniaumc.org
This ministry runs Wednesdays after school from 3 to 8pm. The CrossFire Kids program is for grades 3 to 5, and the CrossFire Youth program is for grades 6 to12.
Shepherd: Bethany Thomas / activities currently on hold pending transition.
Contact Bethany Thomas at (830) 779-2621 ext. 3303, or bethany@laverniaumc.org
This ministry runs Wednesdays after school from 3 to 8pm. The CrossFire Kids program is for grades 3 to 5, and the CrossFire Youth program is for grades 6 to12.
LVUMC E-News
Shepherd: Robert Gooding, Administrative Assistant (830) 779-2621, ext. 3302
Serves the church through a weekly E-newsletter every Thursday for the upcoming week(s).
Articles may be submitted to office@laverniaumc.org., submission deadline is Tuesdays by 3:30pm.
Shepherd: Robert Gooding, Administrative Assistant (830) 779-2621, ext. 3302
Serves the church through a weekly E-newsletter every Thursday for the upcoming week(s).
Articles may be submitted to office@laverniaumc.org., submission deadline is Tuesdays by 3:30pm.
Prison Ministries
Shepherd: Loyce Brickley, Joy Drady
This Ministry serves God’s children by recruiting participants, and sponsorship to share God’s words with those individuals in prison.
Shepherd: Loyce Brickley, Joy Drady
This Ministry serves God’s children by recruiting participants, and sponsorship to share God’s words with those individuals in prison.
Aging Gracefully
Shepherd: Gretch Brummer
This ministry serves the community, and God by providing senior citizens lunch and other fun activities every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Family Life Building.
Shepherd: Gretch Brummer
This ministry serves the community, and God by providing senior citizens lunch and other fun activities every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Family Life Building.
Child Care Ministry
Director: April Burns (210) 307-0057, preschool@laverniaumc.org
This ministry is an early learning day school out-reach program for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. It’s a small, learning Christian environment.
Director: April Burns (210) 307-0057, preschool@laverniaumc.org
This ministry is an early learning day school out-reach program for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. It’s a small, learning Christian environment.
Threads of Love Ministry
Shepherd: Carol Dukes
This ministry makes gowns, caps and blankets for premature infants.
Shepherd: Carol Dukes
This ministry makes gowns, caps and blankets for premature infants.
United Methodist Men (UM2)
Shepherd: Paul DeLuna
This ministry serves God by helps around the church with various activities.
Shepherd: Paul DeLuna
This ministry serves God by helps around the church with various activities.
Audio Visual Ministry
Shepherds: Jeff Posey, Nick Hawthorne
Provides technologic support for meetings and events held at the church including audio and video projection.
Shepherds: Jeff Posey, Nick Hawthorne
Provides technologic support for meetings and events held at the church including audio and video projection.
Communion Steward Ministry
Shepherd: Shelly Gallus
This ministry sets up for communion and provides the elements for the visitation team.
Shepherd: Shelly Gallus
This ministry sets up for communion and provides the elements for the visitation team.
Ushers and Communion Servers
Shepherd: Shelly Gallus
Assists with offering, bulletins, communion and other activities during worship service.
Shepherd: Shelly Gallus
Assists with offering, bulletins, communion and other activities during worship service.
Boy Scouts Ministry
Shepherd: John Keese (830) 560-6095
Boy Scouting is for boys 1st through 5th grade, Cubs Pack 22; and boys 11-18, Scout Troop 118. Meets Tuesday’s at 6pm, Family Life Building.
Shepherd: John Keese (830) 560-6095
Boy Scouting is for boys 1st through 5th grade, Cubs Pack 22; and boys 11-18, Scout Troop 118. Meets Tuesday’s at 6pm, Family Life Building.
Girl Scouts Ministry
Shepherd: Brittany Maldonado (210) 722-3925
Girl Scouts builds girls with courage and confidence. Meets Sunday’s at 5pm, Family Life Building.
Shepherd: Brittany Maldonado (210) 722-3925
Girl Scouts builds girls with courage and confidence. Meets Sunday’s at 5pm, Family Life Building.