Outreach
Our Mission: To serve, share, and offer Christ
These are a few of the ways that La Vernia United Methodist Church reaches out to the community. Click on any of them to learn more about the outreach of LVUMC and help reach out share the love of God.
Anyone interested in serving in any of the La Vernia United Methodist Church outreach may contact shepherd(s) listed or church office at (830) 779-2621.
Youth Ministry
Shepherd: Javier Rios (830) 779-2493
E-mail Youth@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry shares God’s word to youth grades 6th – 12th during Wednesday evening services including dinner, youth camps, etc. Crossfire Kids also shares God’s word with kids grades 3rd- 5th.
Twice Blest Thrift Ministry
Shepherd: Jenna Spear (830) 217-4313
E-mail TwiceBlessed@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry serves God and the community through its offering of donations of clothing, shoes, house hold items at a minimal cost. Hours of Operation: Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Karios Prison Ministry
Shepherd: Jack Pool (830)779-2406
E-mail Karios@LaverniaUMC.org
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 (830) 779-1083
E-mail AgingGracefully@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry serves the community and glorifies God by providing senior citizen lunch and activities on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Email Prayer Ministry
Shepherd: Ann Peterson
Prayer needs submitted through email to brothers & sisters in Christ at caremee@gvec.com.
Christian Food Pantry
Shepherd: Jenna Spear (830) 217-4313
E-mail FoodPantry@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry glorifies God through service to our community by assisting with food donations at the church as well as serving clients of the Food Pantry every sixth Saturday 9 am–11 am.
Vacation Bible School
Shepherd: Javier Rios (830) 779-2493
E-mail VBS@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry serves God through special one-week bible study during the summer. Volunteers needed for various capacities such as registration, teaching, crafts, food, song leader, setup, cleanup, etc.
Threads of Love
Shepherd: Carol Dukes (830) 947-3703
E-mail ThreadsOfLove@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry serves God by crocheting stocking caps, blankets, etc. for Preemie Babies.
Wrapped in Prayer Ministry
Shepherd: Mary La Roche (210) 573-2460
E-mail Wrapped@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry provides hand sewn blankets to new babies in our congregation as well as praying during the sewing the blankets.
Acting Up Ministry
Shepherd: Gretch Brummer (830) 779-1083
E-mail ActingUp@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry shares the love of God through stage plays several times throughout the year.
Birdies for Jesus
Shepherd: Tommy Adams (830) 947-0129
E-mail Birdies@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry helps raise funds for the church by coordinating an annual golf tournament.
Highway Beautification Ministry
Shepherd: Jimmy McFadin (830) 947-4148
E-mail Highway@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry serves God and the community by cleaning 2 mile roadside on Hwy 775 several times throughout the year.
Holy Ghost Agape Ministry
Shepherd: Don Miller (830) 393-2694
E-mail HolyGhost@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry provides food and toiletries to homeless people.
Expressions of Love
Shepherd: Sandra Ingle (830) 779-6801
E-mail ExpressionsofLove@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry serves God’s children by preparing and providing food for funeral dinners and families with major illnesses.
Yoga Ministry
Shepherd: Shelley Henderson (830) 947-3942
E-mail Yogs@LaverniaUMC.org
Body, mind and spirit discipline for toning, stretching and stress-relief. This class is offered every Monday from 5 pm - 6 pm in the Sanctuary.
Writers Ministry
Shepherd: Elaine Stephens (830) 947-3194
E-mail Writers@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry shares God by through church news in the La Vernia News, press releases, photographing church events, and maintaining World Wide website.
Alpha Ministry
Shepherd: Jeff Couch
E-mail Alpha@LaverniaUMC.org
This ministry is held several times throughout the year and is designed to teach and expand knowledge about Christianity during 10-week session. Food and daycare are provided.
To add your outreach to the website please contact info@laverniaumc.org
