MDUMC Ministry Guide

MDUMC

PROGRAM MINISTRY Children’s Ministry Youth Ministry Families & Young Adults Men’s Ministry Women’s Ministry Older Adult Single Vision Caring Support Music & Arts Center Spiritual Formation Evangelism Small Groups Weekday School Sports & Recreation Special Needs Social Justice

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Allyson George Lauren Bedevian Melissa Simmons Cece Bellon Amy Noguiera Lay Leadership: Stephanie Mitchell Annie Ickes Britain Garner Lindsey Martin Laura Boldt Kassie Sullivan Katie Sartain Nina Wohlwend Melissa Treadway Program Budget: $36,775 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 850

Overview of Ministry:

Children’s ministry is passionate about helping kids experience God’s love on their level through stories, games, crafts, and time with friends.

This passion in family ministry, and our common task is to help achieve this identity by encouraging a spiritual connection with God and a loving connection with each other. MDUMC Kids grow in community in a variety of ways.

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Wonderufully Made | January | 80+ Christian based human sexuality education workshop for 5th and 6th grade boys and girls.

Children’s Good Friday Service | Good Friday | 300 Worship service designed for young families in learning the journey of Jesus to the cross.

Kids Fun Nights | Ongoing | 50-75 Night of fellowship and fun with ages Kinder-5th grade. Games, crafts, mission projects and snacks are opportunities given.

Vacation Bible School | July | 700+ Week long summer fun teaching children about God and mission.

3rd Grade Bible Class | September | 50+ A class to teach 3rd grade participants how to use their new Bibles that they have received.

6th Grade Confirmation | School Year | 50-75+ Christian foundation to prepare them to become a member of the UMC and importance of being part of the Church community. Participate in the Rise Against Hunger mission event which is a yearly food packaging mission event opportunity for Confirmation families.

Holiday Events | Ongoing | 500 Family events, such as Trunk or Treat or Easter Eggstravaganza, for the community to gather in a fun way.

Summer Camp at Lakeview | June | 25 Church/Community week long Christian Camp.

Sunday School | Ongoing | 235 Sunday morning bible education, all age levels. Offered one hour on Main campus and 2 different hours at Journey campus.

Wednesday Night Kids | Weekly | 25 Bible study, crafts, games and fellowship weekly to offer kid opportunities during adult bible study Wednesday nights.

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YOUTH MINISTRY Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Mark Bogart Lynell Kennedy Kory Snyder Caroline Stone Steve Cragg Karen Crawford Kim Kennedy Lay Leadership: Kaci Guy Leah Tepera Nancy Carney Ryan Carney Program Budget: $26,190 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 130-150

Overview of Ministry:

Our youth ministry is dedicated to meaningful investment in the lives of students and parents; honest and authentic Bible teaching; and missional service of our local, national, and international neighbors. We’re committed to meeting students where they are and walking alongside them in their journey of faith. As leaders, we are caretakers of a living organism, constantly planting seeds and cultivating faithful growth in the lives of students.

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Sunday School | Sundays | 60-65 Sunday School provides a time for conversational bible learning while encouraging students to discover and develop a deeper, richer faith.

Middle school and high school youth gather together before separating into grade level groups led by youth ministry staff.

The Refuge | Ongoing | 100-300 The Refuge is a purpose-built student ministry facility for growing community and sharing fellowship in safe, Christ-centered ways. The Refuge serves as a place to share meals & enjoy recreation and as an outpost for service and mission work, a facility for school groups to use, and a gathering place for worship.

Workcamp | June | 250-300 Each June, our middle school & high school students, college interns, youth ministry staff, and selected clergy embark upon an incredible mission trip to change lives and transform communities. The Workcamp experience serves as a summer “kickoff” and includes amazing work projects, fellowship, laughter, small groups, and worship. Continuously, building on a 30+ year tradition, Workcamp remains a cornerstone of our student ministry.

Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | October | 4,000 The MDUMC Pumpkin Patch is our huge annual fundraiser with every dollar raised supporting Workcamp summer mission experiences. We enlist hundreds of volunteers to help unload 2 ½ tractor-trailer loads of pumpkins and sell them from every day in the month of October. Our pumpkin patch is a landmark in our community, and we are proud to be known as “the pumpkin church” for over 30 years.

Small Groups | Weekly | 20-25 Our small group ministry began as a grassroots effort and continues to grow. We reach students across all ages and genders, meet them where they are, and host Biblically-relevant and topically engaging conversations that interest them. Efforts are underway to include more volunteer leaders and, thus, grow our small group ministry with purpose.

YOUTH MINISTRY Program Ministry

Service & Missions | Ongoing | 15-50 Throughout the year, we provide our students opportunities to serve others and remind them how our efforts make a big difference in the lives of those we help. Among the countless projects and experiences undertaken we serve meals, build wheelchair ramps, clean homes, and collect family necessities, and much more. Our mission is to ensure that loving our neighbor lives in the very DNA of our youth ministry.

Spiritual Life Retreats | Fall, Winter, Summer | 60-90 Overnight retreat, typically Saturday and Sunday, where students enjoy fellowship with one another, small groups and worship. Students have a wonderful habit of inviting their friends. Always a fun and inclusive event, Spiritual Life Retreats are one of the best ways to introduce students to MDUMC Youth.

Live Nativity | Advent | 500 Each advent season we host multiple performances of a Live Nativity, complete with student “actors”, live music, story narration, and real live animals. An MDUMC advent tradition, families have loved our Live Nativity for decades.

Impact | Sundays | 40-50 Impact is a weekly time of fellowship, games, food and fun. It is a wonderfully inclusive gateway event that our students adore. Deep and lasting relationships are built with our 7th and 8th grade students. Impact welcomes all 7th & 8th graders.

Lighten Up Bible Study | Fall & Spring | 70 Women of all ages (largely moms of youth), participate in this weekly, seasonal Bible study. Participants gather at The Refuge for lunch, a short video lesson, and lively small groups. Lighten Up remains one of the largest continuous Bible studies offered at MDUMC.

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FAMILIES & YOUNG ADULTS Program Ministry

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Carrie Neal

Our ministry exists to connect Young Adults and Families to the life of MDUMC. We are focused on providing opportunities for learning and living through Bible studies and fellowship events.

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Leah Tepera Program Budget: $3,500 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 200

Friendsgiving | November | 75 We have an annual gathering for Young Adults and one for Families with elementary aged children and younger before Thanksgiving to share a meal and be together in community. Friendsgiving is a great opportunity for us to practice Living through deepening relationships with one another.

Young Adult Bible Study | Ongoing | 20 This is a weekly Bible study for Young Adults in their 20s and early 30s led by Carrie Neal. We use part of the time learning about whatever we are studying at the time, and at the end we break into small groups that remain the same each week to have some deeper discussion with peers and deepen relationships.

Family & Young Adult Bible Study | Ongoing | 40-50 A weekly Bible study for Families and Young Adults in their 30s and 40s that includes a time of eating together and a time of learning while the kids have a lesson and play time at the Journey. The adults’ study each week is led by one of our pastors.

Thursday Night Trivia | Ongoing | 65 We started this during Covid as a chance for Families and Young Adults to get together and have some fun and community. At some point we added in some extra questions for groups to talk about with one another at the end of our time (some silly and some more meaningful) with the intent of building community within the groups.

Picnic in the Park | Monthly-Fall | 15-20 Another thing we started during Covid to give our Young Adults a chance to gather together and eat and catch up in a safe space. Everyone brings their own food and we spend about an hour and a half talking and checking in with one another.

Meals for Older Members of our Congregation | December | 7 A new tradition that we started in 2020 for our Families and Young Adults to provide a home-cooked meal for an older member in our congregation.

Logistics were a difficult this past year with Covid, but we are hoping to grow this great outreach opportunity each year!

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MEN’S MINISTRY Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Rev. Michael Jarboe Lay Leadership: James Stinson Greg Smith Tim Toth Bill Snapp Program Budget: $5,000 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 100

Overview of Ministry:

For Men’s Ministry, I help oversee the vitality for two weekly groups.

For Men of Action, I help make sure this self-sustaining group has the resources it needs to thrive. For Men Life, I lead as bible study facilitator and recruitment.

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Men of Action | Weekly | 40 Men of Action meets once a week on Zoom. It typically involves a checkin, devotional, and local community leader to speak. Out of Covid, the group makes breakfast and has break-out bible study groups. The age group tends to be 70+.

Men’s Life | Weekly | 60 Men’s Life is a weekly study and fellowship gathering. From book to bible studies, this group gathers weekly (on Zoom or in The Refuge) that includes deep reflection and prayer. The age group tends to be 20s-70s.

Youth Golf Tournament | Spring | 100 The Youth Golf Tournament is sponsored by the Men’s Ministry of MDUMC. It raises money for Senior scholarships. Since 2018, the group has held the even at TopGolf Katy.

MEN’S MINISTRY Program Ministry

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WOMEN’S MINISTRY Program Ministry

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We reach out to a community of women by learning, sharing and serving together. We exist to help women create friendships and serve others, while also growing in faith. In helping to equip women of all ages and stages in their lives, we offer a variety of opportunities through Bible studies, small groups, guest speakers and our United Methodist Women.

Adele Coleman

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Judy Brewer

Georgia Kimmel Betsy Snapp Debbie Moore Program Budget: $3,000 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 1,500

Women’s Retreat | January | 50 This is an opportunity for women to gather in a small group setting and hear the words of a spiritual leader. A theme is presented, allowing women to take the time to break away and reconnect with themselves, each other and God to refresh and renew their faith.

Women’s Dinner | Spring | 250 Our annual Women’s Dinner brings women from MDUMC and our community together to enjoy beautiful tablescapes, delicious food and fellowship. The evening concludes with a guest speaker providing faith filled words of encouragement and our love for God and each other. Guests bring a donated item for a designated charity.

UMW Hearts and Hands Holiday Market | Fall | 1,100 For the past 33 years, the UMW of MDUMC has sponsored this holiday market which includes 75+ vendors providing a variety of items for a shopping experience. The church campus is transformed, opening its doors to our community. Proceeds from this event assist women, children and youth in need.

MDUMC Moms | September-May | 20 A Bible study for mothers of children in elementary school, this Bible study offers these women an opportunity to develop relationships and grow in their faith.

Lighten Up | September-May | 60 Lighten Up is a community of women of all ages that meet weekly for lunch, a short video and small group discussion which helps strengthen their faith and community with one another Footnotes Book Club | September-June | 12 Footnotes consists of women who share a history and deep faith. They gather to discuss the book of choice for that time, chosen from a variety of authors. They meet once a month.

United Methodist Women | Ongoing | 250 Our UMW meet monthly with special programing, leadership team meetings and Circles to develop ways to help our church, community, and world, through mission and outreach, concentrating on women, children and youth.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Program Ministry

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OLDER ADULT MINISTRY Program Ministry

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Sheri Kelley

The Older Adult Ministries include programming for both the Boomers and the Seniors. Provided are opportunities for fellowship, learning, play, and spiritual growth.

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Kathleen Colman Peggy Stillwell Robbie Perry Dalia Azios Sherry Collins Bill Harris Program Budget: $4,400 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 110

Body, Mind, & Spirit | Thursdays | 40 We meet for lunch, a devotional, and then afternoon opportunities which alternately include games, movies, technology “trainings”, or a speaker.

Mahjongg, both American and Chinese, are also offered.

Fine Arts Events | Ongoing | 40 Tickets for local plays, concerts, musicals, museums, etc. are purchased for interested folks. On the day of the event, transportation is provided to the venue.

Weekend Trips | Ongoing | 40 Longer distance day trips or overnight trips are planned for which folks may register. We’ve done a day trip to Waco and its sites and had planned an overnight trip to east Texas for the Dogwood Festival and to ride the Texas State Railroad.

Social Security & Medicare Seminars | Twice a Year | 40 Seminars presented by a professional are offered twice a year on the intricacies of these two topics.

Monday Bridge | Ongoing | 16 Our Seniors particularly enjoy this afternoon gathering at the Adult Ministry Center.

Retirement Community Tours | Every Other Month | 12 Groups of Seniors tour the many retirement communities in the Houston area for the purpose of gaining information. Lunch at the facility is a highlight of the tour.

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SINGLE VISION MINISTRY Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Sheri Kelley Lay Leadership: Bruce Madison Lynn Corazao Lisa Lejeune Pam Bolton Michelle Marquart Charlie Hughes

Overview of Ministry:

The Memorial Drive Single Vision Ministry is a caring and supportive community providing the opportunity for Christian growth, fellowship, service, and witness while affirming that all single adults are whole individuals and are important members of God’s Holy Family.

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Studies | Ongoing | 35 An evening Bible study is held each fall and each spring. A large group made up of several small groups meet at Sheri’s home for a summer study.

Thanksgiving Mission Project | November | 30 We provide 400 Thanksgiving meals for Neighbors in Action in 2020.

That will probably increase in 2021.

Fine Arts Interest Group | Ongoing | 150 We make reservations and purchase tickets for play, concerts, musicals, films, etc.

Ian Goepfert

Day Trippin’ Interest Group | Ongoing | 50 We take day trips and weekend trips. We make the arrangements and provide the transportation via church buses.

Program Budget: $4,450

Dining Interest Group | Ongoing | 30 We make reservations for dining opportunities after worship and sometimes on Friday or Saturday evenings.

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Let’s Get Physical Interest Group | Ongoing | 100 We hold Zumba classes with a paid instructor, organize street hikers that take walks in the neighborhood or parks, and arrange for open tennis play at nearby courts. We also get tickets to attend local sporting events.

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Fabulous Fridays | Ongoing | 120 On the first Friday of the month, we hold games nights, movie nights, or community-wide dances.

Mission & Outreach Opportunities | Ongoing | 80 Single Week in Mission is held in the middle of the summer. Food for Thought book sale proceeds go toward a different agency/recipient each year. We provide meals for Thanksgiving. Throughout the year, there are additional opportunities.

SINGLE VISION MINISTRY Program Ministry

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CARING SUPPORT MINISTRIES Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Sheri Kelley Rev. Jennifer VeresSchrecengost Rev. Jim McPhail Lay Leadership: Support Group Facilitators Anita Grimes Program Budget: $3,900 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 500

Overview of Ministry:

Caring Support groups include both 12-step groups that our church hosts as well as support groups that MDUMC member facilitate. Stephen Ministers - Rev. Jennifer Veres-Schrecengost; Congregational Care - Rev. Jim McPhail.

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12-Step Groups | Ongoing | 200 Includes Lifeway substance abuse program, Alcoholics Anonymous, AlAnon, and Sex Addicts Anonymous.

Groups Hosted by MDUMC | Ongoing | 200 Includes, Alzheimer’s groups, NAMI, Texas HR Pros, ADDults, ASPIE, Neuropathy.

Groups Led by MDUMC Members | Ongoing | 110 Includes DivorceCare, Grief Share, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays, Alzheimer’s groups, Stroke.

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MUSIC & ARTS CENTER Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Terry Tullos Lay Leadership: John Rhebergen Jim Wright Della Mullen Tim Toth Lauri Cragg Program Budget: Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 250

Overview of Ministry:

The staff and instructors of the Music and Arts Center strive to give opportunity to discover, develop, use, and enjoy their God given gifts in a safe, supportive, and loving Christian environment. Through the fine arts, we hope to give expression to each student’s musical and artistic ability. We hope to challenge our students to develop life-long skills such as analytical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

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Private Music Lessons | Ongoing | 30 Private music lessons are provided on a weekly basis on all orchestral instruments and including guitar, voice, and ekulele.

Art Classes | Ongoing | 40 Classes in Collage, Printmaking , Watercolor, Pastel, Drawing, Multimedia, and spiritual journaling are taught weekly. Students are encouraged to work on weekly projects one-on -one with input from instructors.

Energy City New Horizons Symphonic Band | Ongoing | 500 ECNH Symphonic Band provides rehearsal and performance opportunities for high school and adult musicians twice weekly. No audition is needed and a wide variety of music is performed.

Energy City New Horizons String Orchestra | Ongoing | 500 ECNH String Orchestra provides rehearsal and performance opportunities for high school and adult musicians twice weekly. No audition is needed and a wide variety of music is performed.

Energy City New Horizons Big Band | Seasonal | 800 The Big Band provides music for Phantom of the Organ and special dances and other performances. The Traditional Jazz Combo provides music for our annual Mardi Gras Celebration.

Clarinet & Saxophone Ensembles | Ongoing | 70-120 These ensembles provide music for worship, weddings, funerals, and special events. These groups are self directed and auditions are not required.

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SPIRITUAL FORMATION Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Vicky Harris Lay Leadership: Caro Ann Germann Pam Brien Betty Cartmell Hellen Williams Program Budget: $6,500 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 1,700

Overview of Ministry:

Our ministry’s mission is to provide resources and opportunities which enable, challenge and inspire the adults of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church to intentionally grow in loving God and loving neighbor as Christian disciples. The overall ministries in Spiritual Formation are Bible Study, Sunday School, the Library, Walk to Emmaus, and the Labyrinth.

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Sunday School | Sundays | 325 Sunday School fits all areas - learning about the Bible and their relationship with God, living in community with classmates, giving to the church, community and world missions, and serving in the church, community, and world actively.

Bible Studies | Ongoing | 840 Multiple Bible study classes and events fit learning about the Bible and their relationship with God, as well as living as examples of Christ, and inviting others to join them in study and/or attendance. Learning Guide published in August and January.

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EVANGELISM Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Rev. Colin Bagby Caroline Stone Lay Leadership: Charolette Carter Shawn Hancock Kim Phillipi Program Budget: $1,700 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: ~100

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Evangelism Ministry at MDUMC seeks to invite new people into relationship with Christ and equips and encourages members to share their faith openly with friends and neighbors. One of the major growth engines of evangelism at MDUMC is Alpha; and, with Alpha at the center of Evangelism ministry we invite non-Christians to conversations about faith and meaning while catalyzing those conversations for those who are already Christian. Evangelism ministry answers the general call of all followers of Jesus to make disciples -- by extending that initial invitation to discipleship and by continually answering that invitation for ourselves.

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Alpha | Winter, Spring, and Fall | ~25-40 Per Season Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith and is designed to create conversation about life’s deepest questions. Alpha primarily fits with our core principle of learning as it encourages shared exploration and conversation about the Christian faith.

EVANGELISM Program Ministry

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SMALL GROUPS Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Rev. Jennifer VeresSchrecengost Rev. Colin Bagby

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God created us for community--we are not meant to do life alone. Home Groups and Triads are transformation-centered small groups modeled after John Wesley’s class meetings and bands. Through these weekly meetings, we find connection with fellow disciples and experience God’s love and grace.

Events/Ministry Opportunities/Devliverables: Lay Leadership: Cici Bellon Neil Harrington Lynn Miller Nancy Gifford J’Nell Comparin Program Budget: $900 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 150

Living Room | Monthly | 20-30 This is a virtual event every month that invites new people to learn about some aspect of small group life and facilities their next step in living. Each month has a particular focus such as Triads, Advent/Lent small groups, Emmaus retreats, Home Groups, etc. Will be held in-person when possible.

Block Party | Summer | 120 Held right before school resumes this church-wide event allows people to meet staff and lay ministry leaders so they can learn about living opportunities and take their next step. Features food trucks, music, a hosted time of prayer, and yard games.

Home Groups & Triads | Weekly | 150 During weekly meetings, Home Groups use the Sermon Study Guide for discussion, share in answering the question, “How is it with your soul?” and pray together. In Triads, groups of 3-4 meet to practice accountability in discipleship and pray for one another. These meetings weave together faith and life/living.

Leader Training & Appreciation | September & February | 12 Typically a breakfast, this semi-annual event celebrates new group leaders, equips them to begin leading a group, celebrates and encourages existing leaders, and creates room to share best practices.

Weekly Leader Email | Sundays | 35 In this weekly communication to small group leaders and people who have expressed interest in leading a group, I include a PDF of the sermon study guide, a pastoral prayer they could use in the group, opportunities for service, tips for leading a group, and other news. It’s also an invitation to reply with any needs or questions.

Monthly Home Groups News | Montly-First Sunday | 300 In this monthly email sent to current Home Group participants and anyone who has indicated interest in joining a small group, I include information about new groups that are starting or existing groups that are open to more people, upcoming Living Room info, and a relevant seasonal/monthly message encouraging them to take the next step in the core practice of Living.

SMALL GROUPS Program Ministry

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WEEKDAY SCHOOL Program Ministry

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The purpose of Memorial Drive Methodist Children’s Weekday School is to provide a well-rounded program for the children of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church and its surrounding community. Through our programs of Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Extended Care and Creative Afterschool Program, each child can grow and develop spiritually, cognitively, physically, emotionally and socially within a Christian atmosphere. We believe each child is a gift of God, a unique person valued for his/her own worth, growing and learning independently. A love of learning is fostered through a center-based environment that is rich with opportunities for growth in a variety of activities and experiences.

Ashley Kerr

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Sara Binder Linda Hopper Ruby Davis Holly Mosby

Jason Greenway Alison Henderson Katie Nabors David Quackenbush Jason Rogers Kelly Williams Jeremy Garner Brad Morgan Program Budget: $102,026 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 250-300

Parent Council | Ongoing | 15-20 Parent Council plans all special events during the school year and coordinates all parent volunteer activities. The council is comprised of parent volunteers and well as the school’s administration.

Parent Liaisons | Ongoing | 200-300 Parent Liaisons from each class are also part of the Parent Council. Their role is to represent their class at Parent Council meetings. They also pass along information about school events to each parent in their class and seek volunteers as needed from their class.

New Parent Orientation | August | 50-100 New Parent Orientation is for families new to the school. Representatives from Parent Council will join the director for a meeting to acquaint new families with traditions and policies of The Weekday School prior to Back to School Night. This is a casual time for questions and answers.

Back to School Night | September | 200-300 Back to School night takes place prior to school’s opening. Parents and children are invited to the classroom to meet and visit with the teacher and familiarize themselves with the school. This meeting is designed for parents and students only.

Teacher Home Visits | August | 200-300 Teacher home visits take place for the 2 1/2’s- Preschool classes during the month of August. Teachers visit the family in their home to become acquainted before coming to school for the first time. This brief meeting is a chance for the teacher to connect with the child in a place they feel comfortable and confident. Infant, Toddler and Young 2’s students, teachers contact parents by phone prior to the beginning of school to welcome them and answer questions.

WEEKDAY SCHOOL Program Ministry

Parent Council | Ongoing | 15-20 Parent Council plans all special events during the school year and coordinates all parent volunteer activities. The council is comprised of parent volunteers and well as the school’s administration.

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SPORTS & RECREATION Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Kim Kenndey Lay Leadership: Program Budget: $92,256 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 1,000 Families

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Our ministry’s mission is to provide resources and opportunities which Sports for children & youth and recreational activities for children & adults. Sports we conduct are Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball/Softball/ Tee Ball and Soccer. Recreational activities for children are Dance and Tumbling/Soccer. Recreational Exercise activities for adults are Jazzercise & KTF Fitness. We also conduct various sports Camps for children.

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Basketball | January-March | 160 We offer two programs for Basketball. One is for children in Kindergarten - 6th grades and the other is for High School Boys. Children’s Basketball is part of the WHCSA League and High School Basketball is played at the Quillian Memorial Center.

Volleyball | March-August | 400 Team Volleyball play through the Chapelwood UMC Volleyball League. for girls in 4th - 8th grades. We also conduct a large Summer Volleyball Camp utilizing local area Coaches as Camp Staff.

Baseball, Softball, Tee Ball | March-May | 376 Baseball and Softball team play for children 1st - 6th grades and Tee Ball for children in PreK & Kindergarten. We participate through the WHCSA League.

Soccer | September-November | 503 Team Soccer through the WHCSA League for children in PreK - 6th grades. We also conduct Summer Soccer Clinics for Players & Coaches utilizing Sports Quest Ministries Soccer Coaches.

After VBS Sports Camp | July | 90 In conjunction with VBS at MDUMC, we conduct an After VBS Sports Camp for the week of VBS. We utilize Armored Sports, a faith based sports Camp not-for-profit to run the Camp.

Dance | Ongoing | 150-175 Dance Classes conducted by Ms. Sharon Schadt and her Instructors from Sharon’s Dance Unlimited. Dance classes are for children - High School youth. Each school year culminates with a Dance Recitals Show over two evenings. These Recitals alternate every other year from MDUMC to a large performance venue in the Houston area. Miss Sharon also conducts several weeklong Summer Dance Camps on our Campus.

Tumbling & Little Kids Soccer | Ongoing | 75-80 Tumbling and Little Kids Soccer classes for young children 2 years of age and up. Participants come from the Weekday School as well as the local area around MDUMC. Average class size is 10 - 15 children. This program is facilitated by Coach Robbie Hirst and his Staff of instructors from Tumbleco Houston, Inc. Coach Robbie also conduct several short 3 - 5 day Summer Camps for both Tumbling and Soccer.

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Jazzercise | Ongoing | 25-35 Weekly Jazzercise classes conducted in the MDUMC Gym by Teresa Wagstaff and her Jazzercise Instructors. Classes typically are Monday - Friday at either 9 or 10 AM for 1 hour per class.

KTF Excercise Classes | Ongoing | 10-30 KTF stands for Keeping The Faith. These exercise classes, conducted by Ms. Brandi Monteverde and Ms. Mandy Kirshman in the MDUMC Gym, is based on American Ninja Warrior exercise concepts, but also incorporates a short Devotional Time at the end of class. Conducted two days per week at MDUMC, it is both challenging and calming. During the Summer, Brandi conducts a Mini-Ninja Camp for children & youth. Average attendance is 28 children.

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SPECIAL NEEDS Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Allyson George Lay Leadership: Jen Hudd Cindy Smith Paul Smith Program Budget: $8,000 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 60

Overview of Ministry:

MDUMC welcomes persons of all abilities to all church gatherings. We offer fully accessible campuses in both of our locations. Our Special Needs Council works to remove barriers to participation in a full life of faith, including worship, study, fellowship, service, and leadership. Our Mission: To minister to individuals with special needs and their families or caregivers, to educate church members about the nature of various kinds of special needs and to affect change in attitudes, programs, communication and accessibility so that all will feel welcome at MDUMC.

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Joy Group | Twice a Month | 30 Joy Group for older youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, featuring Bible study and fellowship - meets twice a month on Sundays at 3 PM. Sunday School | Sundays | 10 Adult Sunday School classes at both hours for adults with various learning differences.

Adult Superplace Camp | Summer | 40 Adult Super Place Camp is for unique and special needs adults that are no longer in school. The day camp is a Christian camp similar to Vacation Bible School but with the needs of special adults as the focus. The camp has music, art, Bible study, yoga, dancing, games, mission work, and more.

The week is staffed by volunteers.

Superplace Camp | Summer | 12 Working in partnership with area churches (Chapelwood UMC, Houston’s First Baptist, MDPC, and Tallowood Baptist) a VBS event is created for school aged special needs students each Summer. Location is rotated through churches.

Easter Seals Adult Programming | Wednesdays | 60 MDUMC hosts clients involved in the Easter Seals LEAD (Life Enrichment for Adults with Disabilities) Adult Programs are adults who have experienced barriers with social integration and opportunities due to their physical disabilities. The events are head at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church on Mondays.

SPECIAL NEEDS Program Ministry

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SOCIAL JUSTICE Program Ministry

Staff Leadership: Rev. Ginny Griggs Rev. Victor Resendiz Kandice Kirby Lay Leadership: Liz Peterson FAM Focus Group Program Budget: $5,000 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 50-2,000

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Our ultimate goal for social justice ministry at MDUMC is that the concern for dismantling systematic injustice will infuse the culture of our congregation, even as programs and leaders come and go. We recognize that this transformative work takes time. In the near future, we hope to focus on our energy on the intersectionality of multiple forms of injustice, to shift from an attitude of benevolence or paternalism in missions to an attitude of mutuality and empowerment, and to center our efforts in the three clergy-identified pillars of education, saturation, and programmatic work.

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God is Love | Ongoing | 50 Victor and guests engage laity in a series of conversations exploring our role as Christians in today’s national dialogue around race and racism.

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Texas-Mexico Border Trips | Seasonal | 2,000 Led by Kandice and in partnership with other Houston churches and the TAC, laity travel to the border to engage the ongoing work of empowerment, education, and policy change through area organizations such as Team Brownsville, Good Neighbor Settlement House, and JFON (Justice For Our Neighbors).

FAM Partnership | Goal to Launch: January 2022 | TBD As of this year, MDUMC has signed on as a named partner of FAM Houston. In the initial stage, Ginny and Kandice will work with a focus group of laity around the concept of neighboring and benevolence vs. mutuality. Later this year, we will broaden this discussion to churchwide studies, workshops, and events, in preparation for direct engagement with FAM via the new Pamoja Project.

Clergy Staff Quarterly Goals | Quarterly | 4,000 Clergy are asked to create quarterly goals for themselves in leading social justice forward through education, saturation, and programming.

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PROGRAM SUPPORT

Caring Forever Foundation Kitchen Facilities Business Administration Hospitality Communications Media Stewardship & Development Pastoral Care Technology Health & Wellness

CARING FOREVER FOUNDATION Program Support

Staff Leadership: Stacy Stepler Lisa Nelson Lay Leadership: TK Harrison Linda Morgan Neal Carlson David Hammer David Miller Christie Petrie Gerry Elphingstone Chris Hardig Mike Baker Marli Couch Jen Hudd Brian Payne Greg Nelson Program Budget:

Annual budget is based on a rolling 3-year average of the foundation’s investments

Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 400

Overview of Ministry:

The Caring Forever Foundation is the 501(c)3 supporting organization of MDUMC. Each year the Foundation awards grants to further the ministries and programs of MDUMC. The Foundation also encourages thoughtful stewardship and manages the memorial garden.

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Banquet | Fall | 200 An annual banquet to increase awareness about the work of the Foundation and raise funds to continue the work of the Foundation.

Caring Forever Patrons | Ongoing | 100 An annual banquet to increase awareness about the work of the Foundation and raise funds to continue the work of the Foundation.

Cragg Legacy Society | Ongoing To recognize those who have made estate gifts to The Caring Forever Foundation. This is just beginning.

Grants | Ongoing | 1,000 The Caring Forever Foundation receives grant requests from church staff and community organizations and awards grants to further the work of MDUMC and spread the love of Jesus throughout the community.

The Memorial Garden | Ongoing | 367-560 Niches Sold The Caring Forever Foundation manages the Memorial Garden at MDUMC. Practically speaking, The Memorial Garden is a columbarium with niches held in a polished wall of granite engraved with personal markers for the deceased.

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Program Support

Staff Leadership: Keri Bruegger Wynne Kennedy

Overview of Ministry:

The Business Administration department serves the entire congregation as it supports the other ministries through human resources management, property management, and financial management.

Events/Ministry Opportunities/Devliverables: Lay Leadership: John David Ickes Bob Morehouse Greg Nelson, Jr. Greg Nelson, Sr. Program Budget: $5,247,038.61 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 100

Finance Committee Reporting | Ongoing | 15 Provide up to date Budgeted Financial Statements, Designated Fund Summaries, and Statements of Financial Position. Provide explanations for variances.

Board of Trustees Reporting | Ongoing | 15 Provide reporting on property management and capital expenditures.

Giving Statements | Ongoing | All Membership IProvide giving statements to members, making sure they are accurate and up to date. This also includes data accuracy for mass mailings.

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HOSPITALIT Y Program Support

Staff Leadership: Judy Brewer Lay Leadership: Della Mullan Ralph Devine Brenda Auld Mary Brannies Program Budget:

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Hospitality volunteers welcome others in the name of Christ, extend a hand of fellowship, and encourage participation in the life of the church.

Hospitality servants meet, greet, and guide guests on both campuses, all days of the week.

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Sunday Morning Ushers | Ongoing | 35 Our ushers welcome those who enter our doors for worship, distribute materials, pass offering plates, and assist clergy as needed. They contribute to a pleasant worship experience.

Front Desk Volunteers | Ongoing | 30 Greeters serve on a rotating basis during the month at our information desks. They are available to answer questions and direct worshippers when and where needed. Staff member, Denise Herber, greets guests at the front desk of the Adult Ministry Center on the West Campus.

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Greeters | Ongoing | 25 Guests are greeted with a friendly smile during large events that take place throughout the year, offering direction and information a needed.

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Funeral Guild | Ongoing | 15 Serving as part of the Funeral Guild Ministry is a wonderful way to help our clergy during a memorial service and be there for families in times of grief.

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Communion Servers | Ongoing | All Membership Offer the elements to those attending worship Sunday mornings.

Worhsip Space Helpers | Monthly | 10 Worship Space Helpers refresh pew holders with pencils, connection pads, and correspondence.

Ushers’ Appreciation Dinner | Summer | 75 We host a dinner to show our appreciation to our Sunday morning ushers.

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Volunteer Appreciation Cookie Boxes | December | 88 Program Directors provide a list of volunteer names and cookies are packaged and mailed to our faithful and dedicated volunteers. In the past, cards signed by the staff were included in the boxes. This year, Pastor Bread provided personal handwritten notes to each volunteer. This gift replaced our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch.

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COMMUNICATIONS Program Support

Staff Leadership: Julia Jordan Lizzie Hinojosa Carrie Neal Jimena Martinez Mark Romero Michael Foreman Lay Leadership: N/A Program Budget: $26,050 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: ~7,500

Overview of Ministry:

The Communications department at MDUMC exists to reach our congregation and community through multiple engagement platforms in order to inspire, inform, and invite participation in the mission and ministry of MDUMC. Our goal is to partner with and provide each ministry the tools needed to successfully bring life to their ministry. This includes print and digital design, social media, oversight of video content, storytelling, etc.

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Communication Requests | Ongoing | ~5,000 All staff ministry leaders as well as lay leaders fill out communications requests for their projects and events. This allows the Communications team to see what each ministry needs, complete the work, and share their project or event with the congregation so that they can take part in new opportunities to learn, live, give, and serve.

Worship Series | Ongoing | ~5,000 Design for upcoming worship series and plan/prepare any special elements for each series. This includes still graphics, bumper ideas, extra printed or digital materials.

Storytelling Videos | Ongoing | ~500 Partner with the Media Team to create videos that tell the story of MDUMC - often focusing on individual members or ministries. The goal is to create an artistic and emotionally driven product that captures the audience’s attention and invites them to engage with ministry at MDUMC in a dynamic way.

Constant Contact E-Mail Blast | Ongoing-Weekly | ~1,275 An overview of weekly opportunities to learn, live, give, and serve sent via e-mail on Fridays at 3 PM. All content is divided into into categories and linked to more information.

Worship & Memorial Bulletins | Ongoing-Weekly | ~500 An outline of Classic and Contemporary worship to provide resources and further information for those worshiping in-person and online. Bulletins can also include weekly announcements, next steps, and the sermon guide with reflection questions/scripture reference. Memorial bulletins upon request.

The Messenger | Ongoing-Monthly | ~100-150 Monthly The Messenger outlines monthly events with a focus on big opportunities, stories, and articles from our ministries. The goal is to share stories, events, and opportunities to learn, live, give, and serve in a way that is easily accessible.

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Social Media | Ongoing | ~4,000 (Followers/Shares/Likes/Comments) Sharing content across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to engage our members and community throughout the week. This consists of videos, live worship, events, quotes, songs and lyrics, etc.

Website Design & Updates | Ongoing | ~5,000 Monthly Structure and design the website for easy navigation for members and guests. Our goal is to share opportunities to grow in faith at MDUMC and point all web visitors in the direction of taking their next step.

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MEDIA

Program Support Staff Leadership: Michael Foreman Jimena Martinez Mark Romero Alex Elkins Niko Zorich Kevin Euliarte Doug Morse Matthew Distad Lay Leadership: Glen Bruenjes Program Budget: $27,500 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 10,000

Overview of Ministry:

Our mission is to provide many forms of media for the public to learn, live, give and serve with MDUMC. The media ministry provides the ability to stream all live events, as well as every Sunday worship service through many different platforms. This production team also creates most video and audio content for all other ministries. The media team serves as tech support for all MDUMC presentations, events, and worship spaces.

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Online Streaming | Ongoing | 5,000 Our online streaming service helps the congregation worship safely outside of the worship space. It allows for individuals to feel close to the community and provides a way for continuing online learning. Streaming has been the only way for most people to attend events such as concerts, weddings, memorial services, confirmations, and baptisms.

Sunday Worship | Ongoing | 3,000 All Sunday Worship services are produced and supported by the entire media team on both campuses. We operate all production equipment including cameras, microphones and lighting to create an optimal worship experience.

Social Media Content Distribution | Ongoing | 10,000 The media team distributes, archives, and uploads all worship media content to various social media platforms such as Facebook, Youtube, iTunes, and the MDUMC app and website. This work provides the ability for anyone to find past services and events for indefinite viewing. This also provides the means for MDUMC to reach and engage with a much larger audience worldwide.

Audio & Visual Tech Support | Ongoing | 5,000 The media ministry provides tech support for a variety of ministries, small groups, and guests. All meeting spaces that support A/V equipment are maintained and engineered by the media staff. Some of our recurring events are Bible studies, memorial services, weddings, baptisms, confirmations, concerts, board meetings, small group presentations, work camps, staff chapel, and vacation Bible school.

Video Production | Ongoing | 8,000 Videos are produced, shot and edited by all members of the media team.

The media ministry continues to create new and engaging videos such as sermon bumpers, video announcements, and interviews in order to inform and encourage learning, living, giving and serving in our community.

MDUMC video production includes location scouting, camera set up, audio set up, lighting set up, set dressing, teleprompter set up and operation, and directing talent. Post production includes video and audio synching, video editing, audio editing, applying special filters or effects, rendering, converting, exporting and uploading.

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STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT Program Support

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Dr. Brad Morgan

The Stewardship and Development ministry works to create a more generous culture at MDUMC. We inspire, inform, and invite people about our biblical mandate to give to the church. We work to connect ministry to giving and teach that our work is done through teamwork, tithing, and transparency.

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Chair of Finance Committee Lay Leader Program Budget: $4,500 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: All Membership 4,500 Families

Quarterly Reports | Quarterly | 4,500 Families These reports, along with giving statements are sent out to all members of MDUMC to help tell the story of how MDUMC is creating disciples and how their gifts are enabling that. The report is broken down and highlights all areas of LLGS. Stewardship/Leadership Dinner | January or November | ~100 Families These events work to inform our top donors about the mission and vision of the church. We have held these events in both January and November, depending on the financial outlook of the year.

Life Change Storytelling | Ongoing | 4,500 Families Working in tandem with the communications department, we produce and share stories of life change through written articles, films, and live testimony in order to connect generosity to ministry.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Program Support

Staff Leadership: Linda Jenkins Lay Leadership: Susan Garfield DeDe Springer Betty Cartmell Gerald Long Doyle Hickok John Collins Program Budget: $2,750 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 1,200

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Health Ministry encourages, educates and empowers the physical and spiritual health of individuals, congregations, and communities, emphasizing the continuum of care through wholeness of the body, mind, & spirit. Health Ministry is also an opportunity to reach out to the underserved and those in need with medical assistance, connection, medication financial support and again education to empower the individual to make better decisions for their body, mind, and spirit. Health Ministry provides a continuum of connection to those who are not physically able to return to their church community through contact and visits allowing their emotional and spiritual health to be lifted. “For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds,� declares the Lord. - Jeremiah 30:17

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Medical Equipment Repair & Service | Monthly | 10-400 An opportunity to evaluate, clean, and repair medical equipment that was donated, allowing for redistribution of clean and safe equipment back to our community. Provide teams as needed to help with safety compliance for those returning home, including installation of hand bars, wheelchair ramps and widening of interior doorways for wheelchairs.

Health Fair & Flu Shots | October | 200 An educational luncheon and health fair that will include screening of blood pressure, cholesterol, flu shots and medical doctors available to answer questions. Methodist West is partnering with MDUMC and providing the needed supplies.

Blood Drive | Quarterly | 50+ Working with Gulf Coast Blood Bank, providing an opportunity including space and volunteers for our community to donate blood to those in need.

Blood Pressure screening on the Sunday of the blood drive that will be sponsored with by rotating Sunday school classes proving volunteers and educational info.

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OUTREACH

Missions & Outreach CrossWalk

OUTREACH & MISSIONS Outreach

Staff Leadership: Kandice Kirby Lay Leadership: Bruce Hastings Georgia Kimmel Brenda Dealy Frazer Dealy Christie Petrie Melanie Brown Peggy Stillwell Program Budget: $119,600 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 135

Overview of Ministry:

Serving plays a huge role in life at MDUMC, transforming both the communities we work with and our church members serving alongside these communities. Opportunities include local and global projects, as well as opportunities to give your time within the church. The goal of our Outreach ministries is to support organizations and ministry partners while providing both relief and justice work for the communities we serve.

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SBISD School Partnerships | School Year | 150 MDUMC partners with local schools to provide support in the areas of mentoring, food pantries, learning programs, and staff support. These opportunities create ways for lay members to foster on-going relationships with both students and staff.

Feeding Ministries | Ongoing | 3,600 Our Feeding Ministry consists of our weekly Soupmobile ministry, as well as collections for local food pantries and providing relief for food insecure families as needed during times of disaster.

Memorial Assistance Ministries | Ongoing | 650 MDUMC has been a partner of Memorial Assistance Ministries since its inception and our support has aided their work in providing not just emergency relief, but long-term empowerment of their clients to break out of the poverty cycle. It has also provided a place for many of our members to serve and use their gifts helping others.

Hurricane Disaster Relief | Ongoing | ~1,000 MDUMC partners with The Restoration Team and the Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness groups to prepare for future storms, react when a natural disaster strikes in Houston or surrounding areas, and works to provide continued support for families recovering from past disasters.

Global Mission Team | Ongoing | 3,050 Mission Team volunteers serve communities outside of Houston on shortterm mission projects. These trips provide life-changing opportunities for all involved, as well as sustaining ongoing partners with the organizations we work with in the local country so that we are learning from and working alongside communities to build long-term relationships.

Community Assistance Grants | Ongoing | 9 Organizations Mission Team volunteers serve communities outside of Houston on shortterm mission projects. These trips provide life-changing opportunities for all involved, as well as sustaining ongoing partners with the organizations we work with in the local country so that we are learning from and working alongside communities to build long-term relationships.

OUTREACH & MISSIONS Outreach

Homeless Ministry | Ongoing | 1,200 Our Homeless Ministry provides relief in many different areas for those experiencing homelessness. This can be word on the street bags and dignity care packs, collections for local shelters, and education to our members about how we can help break the cycle of homelessness in Houston.

Community Emergency Assistance | Ongoing | 202 Our emergency assistance program is for community members who meet qualifications to help alleviate food or household needs, while also providing resources and connections to area organizations that can help meet any ongoing needs they may have for unemployment, rental assistance, and more.

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Raymundo Rodriguez

We are a relational ministry that facilitates continued education, ESL and citizenship classes for adults. With the generous support of members, CWH continues to support the needs of the community and the CWH families. CWH collaborates well with other ministries in the area to share information and support.

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Sedonia Finstad

Carla Kaley Robbie Adams Pam Kelly Watson Potter Program Budget: $39,400 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 200

Dads & Donuts | September | 150-200 This is an event to promote participation of fathers in the school life of their children. It’s an opportunity to give and serve while improving the lives of these families.

Thanksgiving Outreach | November | 45 with a $25 gift card to our families. This is an opportunity to make our ministry more holistic. Meeting not only academic needs but familial ones too.

Thornwood Christmas Outreach | December | 65 We find a way to support the staff at Thornwood. The last few years, we have given every staff member a $25 gift card. I received a thank you note from the principal thanking MDUMC for our faithful support. CWH receives the SBISD God Neighbor award consistently.

Family Point Outreach | Ongoing | 150+ We support Family Point community by providing snacks and drinks various times of the year as needed. Many of the members who support CWH love the relationship we have with Family Point and supporting these young students. As we give and serve we continue to better our relationship with other ministries and the community.

Community Table | Ongoing | 45-60 Community Table is an opportunity for all our ministries to come together for a meal. We also invite Outreach Center staff and other groups who are meeting at the center at the time of the lunch. Tutors, council members and church members also are invited. This is a highlight for all of us. Lots of shared stories and a beautiful time for us to learn so much more about the people we serve. Living at its best.

Christmas Groceries | December | 45+ This past year highlighted the needs of many of our families who lost jobs and support. The Thanksgiving bags were so appreciated, we did the same outreach for Christmas. Great collaboration with youth ministries who provided all the groceries and donations provided the gift cards.

CROSSWALK Outreach

ABE | Ongoing | 35-40 Adult Basic Education happens 6 days of the week at CWH and is an opportunity for tutors to engage and teach basic education to adults. Currently we have 11 volunteers who teach 24 students each week. As the situation with covid improves, we will pursue more volunteers. Everyone learns from tutoring.

ESL Classes | Ongoing | 35+ Our ESL classes provide English proficiency to non or limited English speaking adults. We offer ESL at the center, on SBISD campuses and currently on zoom. It’s an awesome opportunity for volunteers to engage with students from all over the world and for students to learn.

Reading Practice | Ongoing | 20+ Reading practice is open to all our students for extra practice on Monday and Wednesday. Many students come for the engagement aspect as well as more practice. Their commitment is admirable..

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WORSHIP

Classic Worship The Journey - Contemporary Worship Contemplative Adult Music Youth Music Children’s Music Sacrament

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THE JOURNEY Worship

Staff Leadership: Rev. Michael Jarboe Rev. Drew Essen Lay Leadership: Laura Boldt Program Budget: $44,150 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: ~2,500

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The Journey is the Contemporary Worship Service at Memorial Drive UMC. Since it’s inception, the Journey has grown from 40 people to 800 people in worship. This service is widely accepted as the main growth engine at our church.

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Sunday Worship | Sundays | 850 Weekly worship that serves as a recharge and celebration for disciples who are learning, living, giving, and serving.

Journey Band Concerts | Lent | ~200 These events are held in order to feature our Journey Band and to provide an opportunity for the community to come together. These events are great introductions to the church.

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ADULT MUSIC Worship

Staff Leadership: Ann Ables Terry Tullos Stephen Distad Lay Leadership: Elizabeth Taylor Jim McDonald Marc Shellum Program Budget: $32,700

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Our Adult Music Ministry serves those who want to discover and develop their creative gifts and use those gifts to praise and worship God. There are opportunities to lead our worship services through music, and to reach our congregation and community with special concerts. Praising God with our talents creates a unique bond, creating a musical fellowship within our larger church family.

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Chancel Choir | Ongoing | 150-250 For adults, college age and older, the Chancel Choir leads worship weekly, and presents at least two concerts each year with orchestra, in the spring and during Advent. Participants are able to learn, live, give and serve through this choir.

N.O.A.H. Choir | Ongoing | 30 For senior adults who are Not Old At Heart, this choir rehearses weekly and sings once a month in worship. Participants experience great fellowship, and are able to continue learning and serving their church in their later years.

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Rejoice | September-May | 15 Rejoice is a four-part women’s ensemble with musical repertoire from classical to gospel to contemporary. Directed by Stephen Distad, they lead worship about once a month and sing for special events.

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Jubilation | September-May | 15 A small adult ensemble blending their voices in a gospel and contemporary Christian sound. Directed by Marc Shellum and accompanied by Rhonda Holmquist, they lead worship once a month and sing for special events.

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Celebration Ringers | September-May | 14 An advanced handbell choir for those with music-reading skills and ringing experience. They rehearse weekly, and participate in worship and special concerts, sharing their very special musical gifts.

MDUMC Orchestra | September-May | 25 Talented high school and adult musicians who offer orchestra music for our traditional services 6-8 times a year, as well as special events and an annual instrumental concert. Participants share the fellowship of learning music and serving through their musical gifts.

The King’s Brass | September-May | 10 Youth and adults who play brass instruments are invited to participate in this ensemble, which plays periodically for traditional worship, as well as special events.

ADULT MUSIC Worship

Phantom of the Organ | October | 750-900 Created by Stephen Distad, this “Spectacular Beyond Imagination” combines music, video, lighting, sets, and choreography for an amazing evening concert. Multiple music ensembles and soloists participate, along with extensive support from the Media Ministry.

MDUMC Organ Series | February & September | 200-300 This series brings in internationally-known guest organists to perform, as well as up-and-coming young artists. A wonderful outreach into our local community and the city of Houston at large.

Concerts | Various | 200-400 MDUMC offers numerous concert opportunities throughout the year, both from our own church groups, local school choirs, and visiting artists such as Deux Voix, Ken Medema, and the Centenary College Choir.

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YOUTH CHOIR Worship

Staff Leadership: Terry Tullos Stephen Distad Lay Leadership: Jen Gresley Annie Godley Ellen Clardy Rick Sperandio Mike Gresley Jo Ann Armstrong Program Budget: $10,000 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 40

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The Agape Singers youth choir is a group of young people who love to sing together and worship God with their voices. This group performs occasionally for worship, performs a Christmas Concert, and performs and tours a Christian Musical during the summer.

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Agape Singer Musical | June/July | 200 The Agape rehearse and perform a musical each summer. The stories are based from the Old and Testament. Musicals such as “Godspell”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, and “Esther” have recently been performed.

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CHILDREN’S CHOIR Worship

Staff Leadership: Faith Hebard Lay Leadership: Barbara Miller Elizabeth Taylor Wilson Van Tine Program Budget: $2,000 Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 40-50

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Our ministry is for Kindergarten through 5th graders. Choir helps develop musical, worship and social-emotional skills through rehearsals and performances. It creates opportunities for children to develop an appreciation and joy of serving MDUMC through music. Choir also creates opportunities for children to worship and deepen their faith journey through music, fellowship and serving others and the church family.

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Christmas Pageant | December | 150-200 A presentation of prepared program usually centered around the birth of Jesus. The program is rehearsed from September through early December. It involves the entire group as well as the STARS Bells. The children discover in the meaning of Jesus’ birth through song, dialogue and activities throughout rehearsals. These are meant to deepen their understanding and create connectedness to the scripture and one another.

STARS Bells | September-April | 150-200 Offered for 3rd - 5th graders as an additional opportunity to increase musical ability and achievement. Directed by Ann Ables - they perform for the Christmas pageant as well as the spring show. STARS Bells is hopefully the beginning of bell participation throughout middle and high school.

Spring Pageant | April | 150-200 Presentation of prepared program centered around some sort of theme usually one of the famous stories of the Bible. Preparation and rehearsals are throughout the spring. Children have an active participation in choosing materials and developing the program. A graduation/thank you ceremony is held at the end of each spring program. In addition, outgoing fifth graders are presented with a special cross to thank them for their service to the choir and/or STARS Bells.

Blessing of the Animals | November | 150 During the event each year, the Children’s Choir serve as a musical offering. They also sing the anthem for the annual event.

Introit for Services | Twice per Semester | ~2,000 The children present a prepared anthem as the introit for either a Main Campus service or at the Journey. They serve as a musical offering, learn to sing in front of a congregation, and give of their time on a Sunday morning.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR Worship

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SACRAMENTS Worship

Staff Leadership: Becky Bogart Christen Harvey Pastoral Staff Lay Leadership: Wedding Guild Funeral Guild Ushers Program Budget: N/A Approximate Unique Reach/Participants: 500

Overview of Ministry:

We will learn, live, give, and serve while working closely with each family to provide a worshipful experience as they strengthen their relationship with each other and God in preparation for a baptism, memorial service, or wedding.

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Baptisms | Ongoing | 500 We believe baptism is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace marking us as the children of God and welcoming us into the body of Christ. At MDUMC, we baptize adults through profession of faith and children as a sign of God’s grace later professed at confirmation. As baptized children of God, our congregation vows to walk along side and provide support through the faith journey.

Weddings | Ongoing | 500 We are thankful to have a facility that serves as a beautiful wedding and reception venue. Wedding fees are set to cover the costs of using the church’s facilities, including the facilities staff, light and sound technician, and the fee for our pre-marital sessions. We provide each couple with a wedding orientation and pre-marital sessions with their officiating pastor as they prepare for their wedding and unite through a covenant of marriage through God. Memorial Services | Ongoing | 500 Our pastoral, music, and facilities staff are honored to help guide families through the process of preparing a memorial service following the loss of a loved one. We work closely with the family and funeral home to ensure the memorial service is worshipful and representative of your loved one.

SACRAMENTS Worship

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