Growing in Grace
Following the WORSHIP+2 Initiative
A disciple is a follower of Jesus who is intentionally growing in their love of God and neighbor. John Wesley’s means of grace are the everyday practices through which we experience and share God’s free gift of love and acceptance, and how God shapes and forms us to be more like Christ. The various means of grace can be divided into works of piety, practices that nurture our relationship with God, and works of mercy, acts of love toward others.
As disciples of Christ, we invite you to participate in the means of grace and grow in your faith journey through the WORSHIP+2 initiative. All members of Manchaca UMC are encouraged to participate regularly in corporate worship as you are able, plus engage in at least one work of piety and one work of mercy.
Mercy
Acts of compassion and justice, sharing God’s love with others.
Ways to Serve at MUMC:
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Join the Prayer Shawl Ministry (Crochet/Knitting)
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Become an ESL Teacher
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Become a Stephen Minister
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Join the Prayer Team
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Help with the Weekend Food for Children Ministry
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Volunteer with the Food Pantry
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Volunteer when we organize a Habitat for Humanity Build (roughly every other year)
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Serve in Children (email Kim@ManchacaUMC.org) or Youth (email Youth@ManchacaUMC.org) Ministry
How do you know where to serve?
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Reflect on the gifts, talents, passions, and interests that God has given you.
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Take a Spiritual Inventory
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Explore options with Pastor John or another staff member
Is there an area you’d like to serve that is not listed or a new ministry initiative you’d like to start? Contact Kim Carroll at Kim@ManchacaUMC.org with your ideas! All ministries begin with an idea!
Piety
Nurturing our Relationship with God through private and communal acts of worship and devotion.
Reading, Studying, and
Meditating on Scripture
Daily Prayer
Family and Private Devotional Time
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Click here to see Lectionary Readings
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Upper Room Devotionals are available in both worship spaces
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Seasonal devotionals are provided during Lent and Advent
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Sign up for daily devotional emails:
Christian Fellowship: Encouraging and building one another up in love
Click here to see our available fellowship groups (from crafts to reading to exercise)
Worship
Worship is the foundational act of Christian life and our response to God’s grace. As disciples we are called to worship in community, share in the sacraments of communion and baptism, and give our lives as a holy and living sacrifice to God. Giving is an integral part of worship as we respond to God’s goodness and depend on God for our daily needs.
Our Sunday Worship Schedule:
9 am Modern Worship in the Family Life Center
11:15 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
5 pm Spanish Service in the Parlor
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You can also watch our morning services live on Facebook or uploaded to YouTube on Mondays.
Deepen your worship experience:
Prepare for worship through scripture reading and prayer
Commit to attending worship regularly
Serve in worship (email Mark at Mark@ManchacaUMC.org for more info)
Serve as a liturgist or usher
Join a music ministry (Sanctuary Choir, Glory Bells, etc)
Serve on the worship media team