Service Opportunities

The second Saturday of every month, we will meet to cook a preplanned menu from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. and then leave to travel in two teams along I-45 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We have safe preplanned stopping locations and we will have time to visit with the men whom we are serving. This is a great activity for your Small Group or Sunday School class. Each month, we’ll need five cooks and twelve servers. Plan ahead and sign your group up for one month in 2012!

Upcoming dates: July 14, August 11, October 13, November 10

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The church is accepting donations of used vehicles in any condition. These will be used to provide transportation for families who are part of the Family Promise ministry. To donate a car, contact John Hull or Susan Kent.

• Family Promise

A nationwide network of religious congregations that provide shelter, meals, and support to families without homes. The Woodlands UMC hosts families every third month at the Loft.

• 45 & Hope

Serve a hot meal on the 2nd Saturday each month to help people who are homeless under the I-45 underpasses.

• Compassion United

Serve the homeless population of Conroe and help someone out of homelessness. Serve meals on Saturdays; join a worship service at Conroe House of Prayer on Fridays and Saturdays; gather clothing donations; support Freedom House for men working their way out of homelessness; or support Joy House for women in crisis pregnancy.

• Montgomery County Women's Center
  Volunteers can assist at the center providing meals, working at their resale shop, and providing yard maintenance.
• Pregnancy Assistance Center North - PACN
  Volunteers can assist at the center in various capacities
• Elizabeth's Place
  TWUMC ministry for teenage mothers and their children hosted at the Loft twice a month. Mentor a teenage mom, provide food for monthly meetings, lead a Bible study, or host events for the moms and their young children.

• TWUMC Construction Crew
  There is always a need in Montgomery County for willing hands to take on home repairs, debris clearing and various types of assistance for local residents who cannot provide for themselves. Various degrees of skills and experience needed. If you have a willing heart we need you!
• Habitat for Humanity
  Help with the construction of a new home and a new life for a Montgomery County family.
• Geezer Squad
  Serve on a weekday work crew (Wednesdays) on home repair and small building projects for area seniors and disabled.
• UM ARMY
  Senior High youth and adults work together to repair homes and build wheelchair ramps for individuals living in poverty in Texas each summer.

• Bridgewood Farms (A place for continual education for adults with special needs)
  Thrift stores in our area need help with donations: Oak Ridge Thrift Store; Nearly New Thrift Store
• Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch
  An equestrian facility in Timber Lakes/Timber Ridge for special needs individuals.

• Gospel Lakes Ranch
  A non-denominational Christian ministry providing day camps on Saturdays and short overnight camps in the summer. Inner city children, Volunteers play games and provide lunch.
• Diamond Star Youth Initiative
  Volunteer with equine therapy days with at-risk teen girls. Interact with girls who have recently been released from CPS custody.
• Destination: Manhood
  Be a mentor and impact the life of a young boy who does not have a father figure in his life.
• Shared Treasure
  Donate and sort clothing and personal items which are made available to assist our Foster Care families.

• Montgomery County Food Bank
  Gather food donations for the Food Bank, package food backpacks for children in need, or work at the Community Garden which provides fresh produce for the Food Bank.
• TWUMC Third Sunday Food Drive
  Donate bags of food for a local food pantry. Bring bags of groceries and leave them on or by your car. Boy Scout volunteers will gather food donations from the church parking lot during worship services at both the Main campus and the Loft campus on the third Sunday of each month.

• Bake cookies, play games, host a themed birthday party, or take your kids to visit some seniors who do not have close family.

• Eden Brook of The Woodlands; The Forum; Regent Care; Silverado Senior Living Center

• Blood Drive
  Blood drives are held at the church five times a year on Sunday mornings (main building and The Loft). Both donors and volunteers are needed.
  Contact Kyle Russell
  More information
• Craft Circle
  Women of all ages needed to make hand-crafted items for the annual Masterpiece Gala and Boutique. All proceeds go to missions.
  Contact JoAnn Johnson
  or Ruth Huffman
  More information
• Interfaith of The Woodlands
  Conduct a neighborhood collection drive for food, personal hygiene or baby items or work in Interfaith’s thrift shop.
• Society of St. Stephen
  The church provides financial assistance to needy families in our congregation and the South Montgomery County area.
  Donate
• Tamina Community Center
  Volunteer to help residents of Tamina educational programs, activities and services that emphasize self-determination and personal responsibility
• The Woodlands UMC Military Ministry
  Assemble personal hygiene kits with donated supplies and write notes of encouragement to our troops overseas.
  

• Prison Ministry/Restorative Justice
  Volunteers are needed to mentor incarcerated prisoners and ex-offenders. Volunteers are also needed to serve on Kairos and Epiphany weekends as well as in the Prison Entrepreneurship program. (Also see Angel Tree)
  Contact Murray Batt for information or George Pollard about Kairos.

• Back to School Project
  Volunteers are needed to shop for and deliver school clothes to needy children in Montgomery County.
  Contact Carol Winkler.
• Angel Tree
  Purchase Christmas gifts for the children of men and women who are incarcerated and cannot care for their families.
• Christmas Miracles
  Help low income families in our area by purchasing gifts and providing Christmas dinners.
  Contact Betsy Sebastian
  More information
• Short-term Mission Trips
  We sponsor a variety of mission trips every year to Central America, Europe, and beyond.
  Contact John Hull or Jane Jordan

• Share the message and love of Jesus Christ with people all over the world from your own computer in the comfort of your own home through Global Media Outreach, an offshoot of Campus Crusade for Christ.
  Contact Ginny Foley or 281.419.8458.
  More information