"I will bring them to my Holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer!"
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Santa Fe, TX 409-925-2552
Ministries
Praise Team and Chancel Choir
The Praise Team is a very talented group of musicians who perform during Sunday Worship. The Chancel Choir sings during Sunday Service and performs a cantata for Easter and Christmas each year. The Praise Team and Choir meet every Wednesday evening. If you play an instrument or sing (or both) and wish to join or practice with them, feel free to attend a practice session.
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women (UMW) are called Lydia Mary Martha Circle and meet on the second Thursday of every month at 10am. All are welcome to attend. There is usually a short meeting followed by a light lunch. Come by and meet this fine group of ladies and enjoy the fellowship!
United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men meet on the first Saturday of every month at 7:30am. EVERYONE is welcome to attend their meetings. Breakfast is served followed by a special presentation or speaker. This is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with the men of Aldersgate UMC!
Prayer Quilt Ministry
The Quilting Ministry is a dedicated group of ladies who meet weekly to sew quilts and other items for those in need.
Backpack Buddy
- Backpack Buddy Program is a non-profit charity providing ready-to-eat items to SantaFe ISD elementary students with limited or no access to food on weekends. Backpack Buddy meets every Wed. at 10am
Ladies Bible Study
Monday nights @ 6:00pm in Family Life Center Room #8
Do you need Spiritual Stamina in order to deal with life’s ups & downs, Elijah did too. Ladies please join us with your brown bag meal for a 6 week study on ELIJAH starting Monday October 14th @ 6:00pm in Sunday School Rm 8 to examine the life of the Prophet Elijah. Together we will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will enable us not only to survive but to thrive in every season. Anyone that would like to participate contact Staci Taylor at 409-771-6577, so that she can order books.
Nurture Ministry
The Nurture Committee would like to offer our Aldersgate family an opportunity to give back to the community by becoming a hospice volunteer. The Hospice Care Team of Texas City is willing to come to Aldersgate for all necessary training. *No special talents are needed! Some ways we might be of assistance are to (1)assist in meal preparation, (2)office work, or (3)companionship for a few hours a week.
Communications
The Communications Committee's function is to spread information about news and events to the church congregation and the surrounding community. This is implemented by using newspaper, radio, message boards, Facebook and the church's website among others. Video monitors are used throughout the church and updated weekly to help bring attention to events happening in the church. The Buddy Network was formed to make immediate contact with church members in case of an emergency effecting the surrounding church geographical area.
I.T. (Information Technology) Ministry
Have an interest in computers and electronics? Churches use computers and other electronic devices in every facet of their operation. These items constantly need updates, maintenance, upgrades and repair. It's a challenge and we can always use more technicians to help out. If you have experience in computer/electronic repair and maintenance, and would like to assist our team, please contact the church office.
(Yes, we pray A LOT!)
Gardening Group
Do you have the desire to further your knowledge of plants? We have several "Master Gardeners" who facilitate this group! Generally, the Gardening Group meets once a month (2nd Monday at 10am) for a guest speaker and light lunch. Occasionally, this group hosts field trips throughout the year to visit local nurseries. They welcome anyone who wishes to attend.
KAIROS Prison Ministry
Several times per year, we open our doors to KAIROS prison ministry so that they have a "home base" for this area. They visit local prisons and talk to inmates about Jesus Christ hoping to change their hearts and their minds. This program is run by volunteers. Aldersgate is proud to offer assistance to this worthwhile ministry!
Missions Team
The Missions Team makes several trips each year in-state and out-of-state to participate in various programs. If you are interested in joining the Mission Team, please contact Ricky or Ester Godbold for more information.
Sager Brown - UMCOR
Purpose of Sager Brown
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit the coast of south Louisiana causing major damage to the area around Baldwin, La. UMCOR came to the area with volunteers and supplies and used the old Sager Brown campus to stage their operations. After two years, UMCOR determined that the Sager Brown Campus would be an excellent location to build an UMCOR depot where disaster relief could be collected and provided to the world. The depot opened in 1996.
The campus today is a living, working monument to over a century of United Methodist mission. UMCOR is a leader in service for the UMC to those who are hungry, displaced, sick or in poverty because of natural or human-made disasters. UMCOR serves in 81 countries of the world. Each year more that 3,000 volunteers come to USB to work in the UMCOR Depot or in service to the community of Baldwin, La., to help make a difference for people who are suffering.
