Join us for another fun night of dinner, Bingo, fellowship and prizes! This time, in addition to Bingo, we are going to be highlighting some ways that you can get involved in serving in our community. Please contact Carrie Neal with any questions.

Through March 27 

We invite you to contribute one or more plants to help decorate our worship space on Easter morning in honor or memory of loved ones. Please place your orders by March 27. To order, click on the link below. Each lily is $15 and can be picked up after the 11 AM Easter worship service on either campus. 

March 17 | 8 AM - 12:30 PM | Main Campus - Scout Hut

Give the gift of life! Don’t forget to eat, drink, and bring your ID. Sign up below or contact LindaJenkins@mdumc.org with any questions.

All women are invited to serve at our first Women’s Service Day! We are going to Shamba Ya Amani and will be doing some planting, weeding, and mulching. Even if you can’t be there the whole time, you are invited to join us. Please contact Carrie Neal with any questions!

This year we will celebrate the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary with a delicious dinner and an evening of music with Steve Martin, MDUMC’s new Director of Music and Fine Arts. We hope you’ll join us! Please contact Stacy Stepler with any questions.

Join us for a very special evening celebrating the ministry of Steve Cragg on Saturday, February 17th at 5:30 pm in Wesley Hall at MDUMC. Together we’ll share memories, laughter, and delicious food in honor of Steve’s decades spent serving God and neighbor through MDUMC. You don’t want to miss it!

Learn more at mdumc.org/steve

Weekdays

Our church staff can’t do what we do without our amazing volunteers! We are looking for more helpers during the week for our main front desk. Whether you’re available for a weekly shift or just once a month we’d love to have you! If you would like to learn more about this volunteer opportunity please contact KellyVicente@mdumc.org for more information.

Sunday mornings | West Campus - The Journey

Are you a high school looking for volunteer hours? Or a parent wanting to volunteer in your child’s room? We are looking for loving people to volunteer in our nursery rooms. If you would like to volunteer, contact Hannah Haas at hhaas003@gmail.com.

Begins the week of January 22 (8 weeks)
Daytime option | Tuesdays from 12 - 1:30 PM | $70 for study and 8 lunches
Evening option | Mondays from 6:30-7:30 PM | $15 for study

Lighten Up invites all of the women in our community to be a part of our weekly group. Each Tuesday afternoon starts with a delicious lunch followed by a short video teaching and great small group time. Our Monday evening group will not eat as a part of the group, but will be following the same study. Register for both groups with the link below. Please contact Carrie Neal with any questions!

FEBRUARY 10 | 9 AM - 2 PM | MAIN CAMPUS - WESLEY HALL

Join us for a Marriage Enrichment Seminar featuring Rev. Leo Tyler and the transformative Birkman Method. This seminar aims to strengthen relationships, enhance communication, and deepen the bonds between couples. Through the Birkman Method’s personalized assessments and Rev. Leo Tyler’s expertise in interpersonal dynamics and conflict resolution, couples will gain valuable insights into their strengths, needs, and potential stress behaviors. This Marriage Enrichment Seminar holds the promise of transforming relationships and fostering personal growth. Please reach out to Kelly Cragg Vicente, Director of Life Events and Caring Ministries with any questions. 

Cost: $150 per couple includes a continental breakfast, lunch, the Birkman assessment for two persons, and childcare if needed. Scholarships available. This seminar is sponsored in part by a grant from our Caring Forever Foundation. 

January 21 | 8 AM - 12 PM | Main Campus - The Scout Hut

You can give the gift of life at our upcoming blood drive! Sign up to give below. Contact LindaJenkins@mdumc.org for more information. Don’t forget to eat, drink, and bring your ID.

Upcoming Farm Dates:
January 20
February 17
March 2
April 27

Join us for a morning at the farm and be part of our partnership with FAM Houston to grow healthy food and build an empowered community. Shamba Ya Amani (“the Farm of Peace” in Swahili) is located in the Alief area. Members of this group and dedicated volunteers work together each Saturday to plant, maintain, and harvest community rows as well as individual family beds. Visit mdumc.org/fam to sign up or learn more! Questions? Contact Kelsey Johnson or Roger Robinson.

Reading Plan begins Sunday, January 7
Weekly Discussion begins Wednesday, January 10

Explore God's Story (EGS) is a 90-day journey through the Bible, designed to immerse you in the unfolding story of God's love for us. Read at your own pace or join Pastor DeAndre and other MDUMC staff at noon on Wednesdays for a discussion on the week's readings. Let's explore and learn together how God's story becomes our story. Sign up below for the weekly lunchtime study or use the resources to follow along! Questions? Contact DeAndreJohnson@mdumc.org.

Reading plan begins January 7

Weekly lunchtime discussion begins January 10 | 12 PM | Main Campus - Wesley Hall

Explore God's Story (EGS) is a 90-day journey through the Bible, designed to immerse you in the unfolding story of God's love for us. Read at your own pace or join Pastor DeAndre and other MDUMC staff at noon on Wednesdays for a discussion on the week's readings. Register today, and let's explore and learn together how God's story becomes our story. Questions? Contact DeAndreJohnson@mdumc.org

 Share in the joy of the season by volunteering for our Christmas Eve worship services! Be part of the celebration as welcome members and guests to our campuses by serving as a greeter, usher, or communion server. Sign up to volunteer using the link below! Questions? Contact BeckyBogart@mdumc.org.

Dec. 14th (Thurs.) - Advent Luncheon - The annual Advent Luncheon will be on Thursday, December 14th at 12:00pm in Wesley Hall. Dr. Cragg will give our blessing and devotional followed by Christmas music performed by Steve and Allison Martin. For question about this event, email Dany at DanyAttal@mdumc.org. To register for the luncheon, please click the link at the top of this email. Cost for lunch is $15 per person. 

Lunch Menu - Roasted Cornish Hen with apple cider glaze (half hen per person) with cornbread, pecan, & apple dressing, green bean and mushroom sauté, and side salad. Chocolate Tres Leches Cake for dessert.

Wednesdays, starting August 23 | 7 - 8 PM | West Campus - Adult Ministry Center
Join Pastor Michael this fall as we study the early stories of the church through the lens of the Book of Acts. It is a bridge of writing from the Gospels into the hands of Jews and Gentiles trying to make sense of Jesus’ transformative message. Bring your own bible, a journal, and any food you’d like. Nursery and childcare provided. Submit your information below to let us know you're coming! Questions? Contact MichaelJarboe@mdumc.org.

Order now through December 18

You’re invited to order a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one to help decorate for Advent. They will be in our worship spaces starting with Travelers' Eve Worship (December 20) through Christmas Eve. If you’re planning to attend Christmas Eve worship, you are welcome to take your poinsettia with you after the last service.

Register here for Saturday outings with Singles in Action from August 12 through December 2, 2023. Events include The Alley Theater - Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, a Deux Voix Concert, and a Christmas Market in Katy.

November 19 | 5 - 8 PM | MDUMC Main Campus (12955 Memorial Dr)
You’re invited to a heartwarming Friendsgiving potluck feast! Joni and Friends Houston is thrilled to announce an unforgettable evening filled with uplifting fellowship, gratitude, and delicious food. This will be a time to both celebrate and create cherished memories together. Don’t miss out on this special occasion of togetherness for all the Houston families, warriors, and volunteers. Questions? Contact RachaelWalker@mdumc.org

November 12 | 6 PM | West Campus - The Journey

Join us for dinner, our annual Church Conference, and an end-of-year celebration. We’ll celebrate ministry in 2023 and look forward to 2024 together. Sign-up for dinner and childcare below!  

We will be cooking and serving parts of the Thanksgiving Feast for Neighbors in Action. On Saturday, November 11th we will meet in the MDUMC Kitchen at 9:00am to cook the turkeys and stuffing. Then on Sunday, November 12th we will meet at the church at 2:00pm to deliver the food to Port Houston Elementary and help serve the Neighbors in Action Thanksgiving Feast to the community. If you have questions about this event, please email Dany at DanyAttal@mdumc.org.

November 11 | 9 - 11:30 AM | West Campus - The Refuge

Join us for Intermission! This is a new respite program from the Special Needs Ministry. On November 11th teens (13 and up) and adults with special needs are invited to the Refuge. They will enjoy bingo, games in the arcade, and more! The event is from 9-11:30 AM. Please send a labeled drink/snack as food will not be provided due to allergies. A nurse will be on-site for this program. 

Check back next month for adult respite! Contact Rachael Walker, Special Needs Ministry Coordinator  for more information at Rachaelwalker@mdumc.org

November 5 | 12:15 PM | Main Campus - Wesley Hall
Join us for a Surviving the Holidays Luncheon. During this two- hour luncheon, led by MDUMC pastors and staff, you'll learn practical, actionable strategies for making it through the holiday season while dealing with grief; you'll meet other grieving people who understand what you're going through; and you'll be reminded that you are not alone. Your holiday season may not be easy, but you can choose to walk through this season in a way that honors your loved one and puts you on the path of health and healing. A suggested donation of $10 is optional and will go towards the cost of the meal. Questions? Contact KellyVicente@mdumc.org