Volunteer Opportunities
MISSION AND OUTREACH
Salvation Army suppers
- Every Tuesday afternoon from 4:30–6:30pm Sunday School classes and other groups serve year-round, all volunteers welcome. Contact Barbara Moore through the church office at (409)744-4526.
Mission Work Days
- Various Saturdays throughout the year, minor home repairs and safety modifications. Contact Jim Davis.
Mission Week: One week each spring
- Home repairs range from minor to major, painting, yard work, children's projects.
- Volunteers needed in construction, cleaning, painting, yard work, food prep, child care, and logistics.
- Contact Jim Davis.
Santa's Toy Workshop
- Workshop on Saturday morning starting in October to make wooden toys for needy children for Christmas: sawing, sanding, painting, gluing, sewing…
- Check for more information by contacting Kit Hensley through the church office at (409)744-4526.
Angel Tree
In coordination with Salvation Army and AIDS Coalition, you may adopt an angel for Christmas.
- Share the joy of Christmas with needy children.
- Check for more information through the church office at (409)744-4526.
Seaside Treasure Festival
- Annual craft fair to raise funds for local missions, church-wide participation.
- Visit www.moody.org/stf.
Society of St. Stephen
Charitable assistance to the needy of Galveston. Contact Drew Weber.
Gleanings From The Harvest of Galveston
Volunteers are needed to assist with distribution of Angel Food Boxes for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program. Contact Mark Davis for more information.
Mission Teams:
UMARMY
This is a mission trip for youth who have completed grades 9-12th. Check with Lowell Bagott, Director of Student Ministries, for camp details.
Big House
This is a mission trip for youth who have completed grades 6-8th. Check with Lowell Bagott for camp details.
WORSHIP
Lay Readers
Moody Methodist Church utilizes lay readers for our Sunday services and would appreciate your participation. Contact the church office at (409)744-4526 if you would be interested in being a Lay Reader.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is an important entity for our weekly worship services. Carole Gard is leading an effort to interest members of Moody Methodist Church to participate in this worthwhile project. Members of the church who are interested in helping to serve on a Guild are asked to contact Carole through the church office at (409)744-4526. Volunteers for all worship services are also needed.
YOUTH AND CHILDREN
Children's Church
Following the Children’s Moment in each of the 11am services, children in grades K-4 are invited to participate in this worship service designed especially for them. Communion is celebrated once a month with the Senior Pastor presiding.
If you wish to participate in this ministry, please contact Margarita Sims through the church office at (409)744-4526 or email her at msims@moody.org.
Sunday School
Pre-K 3 through 4th grade are invited to Sunday School each week at 9:45am. Our classes currently use the Live B.I.G. curriculum from Cokesbury. Live B.I.G. helps children see, hear and live their Belief In God and learn about his BIG Love. If you wish to participate in this ministry, please contact Margarita Sims through the church office at (409)744-4526 or email her at msims@moody.org.
The Gathering
Children in grades K-4 are invited to participate in this dynamic Wednesday night program from 6-7pm. Music, crafts, stories and fun are designed to promote fellowship and inspire Christian living. If you wish to participate in this ministry, please contact Margarita Sims through the church office at (409)744-4526 or email her at msims@moody.org.
Vacation Bible School
VBS takes place over 4 summer evenings (Monday through Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm). There are a variety of volunteer opportunities in the following areas: Music, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Crew Leaders and Bible Storytellers. Volunteers are also needed prior to the event to organize supplies. If you wish to participate in this ministry, please contact Margarita Sims through the church office at (409)744-4526 or email her at msims@moody.org.
Special Programs
From time to time there will be special events designed especially for children, usually on a Saturday or possibly an evening. If you have an idea or talent to offer for a special event, or would like to be contacted to serve on these occasions, please call Margarita Sims through the church office: (409)744-4526 or email her at msims@moody.org.
