Community Service
MDUMC has several on-going opportunities for service to the community. Click on the links below to learn more about these ministries.
SoupmobileFor many years the Soupmobile Ministry has been an integral part of the outreach mission of Memorial Drive UMC. Members of our congregation prepare and deliver sack lunches to hungry people throughout the community. Teams meet several times a week and prepare the lunches and then drivers deliver them to their destinations. If you would like work with a preparation team or sign up to deliver these meals, please contact Rev. Susan Wiley at
susanwiley@mdumc.org or call the church office, 713/468-8356. While helping to feed others, you too will be spiritually fed… and you will also have a lot of fun working with the members of these teams!
Christian Builders
Christian Builders is a ministry within MDUMC that responds to various needs within the community. In the recent past, they roofed a house for a needy family in north Houston, built a bike and tricycle barn for the day school playground, and prepared several shower houses for hurricane relief. This group welcomes opportunities to serve as the hands and heart of Christ. Do you have a hammer? Can you put up sheetrock? Do you know how to paint, or are you simply willing to take on simple tasks under great supervision? You may want to join this group on one of their projects. For more information, contact Rev. Susan Wiley at
susanwiley@mdumc.org or call 713/468-8356.
Restorative JusticeJohn Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Movement, insisted that prison ministry was an inseparable ministry of the church. He championed the cause of prison reform and said that “There can be no religion by social religion. There can be no holiness but social holiness.” It is in the spirit of John Wesley that Memorial Drive UMC works to bring healing and restoration to offenders and victims.
You may find that you want to participate in or learn more about the following opportunities:
The incarcerated – Faith Sharing
– Discipleship
– Life Skill Development
– Mentoring
– Youth
– Volunteer Chaplains
Families of the Incarcerated – Faith Sharing
– Children’s Programs
– Visitor Assistance
Victims – First Responder Relief
– Offender Interaction
Releasees with After Care – Local church contact
– Support groups
– Housing
– Transportation
– Jobs
The vision at MDUMC is that all people impacted by crime would be restored by the love of Jesus Christ through Restorative Justice ministries. If you are feeling called to be a part of such a vision, please contact Rev. Susan Wiley at 713/468-8356 or
susanwiley@mdumc.org.
Prayer Shawl MinistryA prayer shawl is intended to be a physical reminder of God’s care. It offers comfort to the wearer while creating an awareness of God’s nearness. God knows the deepest needs of everyone and is always present to sustain us.
Prayers shawls are given to individuals in times of crisis, illness, or celebration as a reminder of God’s abiding love and presence. They are given to members of this congregation as well as to those beyond our congregation.
Hundreds of prayer shawls have been created as MDUMC members gather to knit and pray. While they may or may not know who will receive each shawl, with each stitch they offer prayers on behalf of that person.
If you love to knit or would like to learn, please consider joining our morning or evening group. For more information, contact Rev. Susan Wiley at 713/468-8356 or
susanwiley@mdumc.org.
Hollibrook MentoringMDUMC is celebrating its second year of mentoring at Hollibrook Elementary School in the Spring Branch school district. The Spring Branch ISD Mentoring Program has produced dramatic, tangible results which include higher student achievement and a better attitude, as well as an overall improved campus atmosphere and spirit. Caring mentors who meet once a week for 30–45 minutes with their “mentees” have made the difference. At-risk students have thrived with the attention they receive from their mentors and from the caring relationships that are forged.
As faithful disciples who feel called to do the work of Christ in the world, MDUMC members and friends of MDUMC have participated in training and made the commitment to make a difference in the life of a child. Hollibrook mentoring has become incredibly valuable to those who are mentored and to those who do the mentoring.
If you love children and are willing to be trained and obtain a security clearance, then you may want to consider becoming a part of such a joyful ministry. For more information, contact Rev. Susan Wiley at 713/468-8356 or
susanwiley@mdumc.org.