Church Ministries

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.  -Colosians 3:17

There's a place for everyone at La Vernia UMC

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

CrossFire Youth Ministry

Building Enduring, Life-long Faith  

Grades 6-8    

Wednesdays 5- 7pm
 in Family Life Building 

Contact Paul DeLuna (210) 417-1628 

Aging Gracefully

Sustaining faith and fellowship
for Senior Adults 
 

​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.

Twice Blessed Thrift Store 

Serving God and the community through donations of clothing & household items at a minimal cost. Donations of clothes, shoes, purses, toys, books, pots, pans, dishes, small appliances may be dropped off after hours at the back of the store. (Furniture, computers, and large appliances are not accepted.)

Friday & Saturday 9am to 3pm.   
132 Bluebonnet (FM 775), La Vernia

Jesus' Carpenters ​

A men's fellowship building personal relationships with Jesus, fellowship with other men, and projects to improve the church.

Shepherds: Nick Mills and Ross Mills  

Sunday Bible Discussion

Explore Scripture, its cultural and historical context, and how it can inspire and guide your life.

Sundays at 9:30, Family Life Bldg

Ushers and Communion Servers  


Assists with greeting, offering, bulletins, communion and other support of our worship service. Also provides communion elements for the visitation team.

Loaves of Love  

Feel the call to help our neighbors? This ministry provides bread and other essentials to those in need in the community. Shepherd: Amanda Mills
(210) 573-1181   

Bags of Grace ​

You can do something to help homeless people. This ministry provides food, and toiletries to homeless people. Bags are located in the church entrance.Shepherd: 

Anna Mills
(210) 478-0379  

La Vernia Methodist Women

President: Lorna Lowe 210 445 1105
LVMW meets on the 3rd Sunday at 1:00pm every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) in the Family Life Building.

Evening Reading Circle  

Shepherd: Cathy Friese
210-216-3803  
4th Monday, 6pm  ​
Family Life Building  

Audio Visual Ministry  

Shepherds: Nick Ross and Nick Hawthorne  
Provides audio and video projection for worship services. Also allows for on-line participation in services.

"Wrapped in Prayer" Prayer Quilt Ministry  

 ​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. 

Shepherd: Gale Wheeler 

Church Decorations Ministry ​

Bring creativity and impact to our worship serves by decorating the church and altar.

Shepherd: Amanda Mills 

Gentle Yoga Ministry  

Shepherd: Shelley Henderson
This class is offered every Monday from 5pm - 6pm in the Family Life Building.

Visitors Ministry  

Welcome first time worshipers and provide welcome bags for them.

​Child Care Ministry  

Executive 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 ​

Shepherds: Carol Dukes , Susan Shanzer 
This ministry makes gowns, caps and blankets for premature infants.

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. 

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.