MISSION & SERVICE

We believe mission and service in the world is a fundamental activity of the church because Christ’s compassion, grace, mercy and love extends to all. We offer ourselves and our assistance in order to make a positive difference in the lives of others whether or not they will ever be a part of the community of faith.  We offer a wide-range of mission opportunities and encourage everyone in the Saint John’s community to participate in some way.  We are always open to the movement of the Spirit leading us into new projects and activities.

Disaster Early Response Team – we have a trained team of individuals to assist people after a natural disaster.

Food Pantries – we partner with Hope and MessiahLutheranFood Pantries by providing volunteers, food, leadership and monetary donations. 
See Hope Food Pantry's latest newsletter.

Garden of Eatin’ – we grow vegetables in our garden to provide fresh produce to our food pantry partners. 

Interfaith Hospitality Network – we participate in this network of churches that provide food and housing for homeless families. 

Lamar Middle School Tutors – we support LMS by providing Math and Language Arts tutors during school hours, and welcoming students at Saint John's for Terrific Tuesdays and Thursday Open Gym

Care Communities Teams  -  we have a group of trained individuals who provide practical and compassionate support to those living with AIDS and Cancer in the Austin area. 

WomenCare - provides women in need assistance in the form of information and resources.

Rides and Walks – we field teams to participate in the LiveStrong Ride and the Hill Country Ride for AIDS and the CROP WALK.

Nothing but Nets – we support the Nothing but Nets campaign by purchasing anti-malaria bed nets.

Hammer Ministries –  we field teams for both Hands on Housing and Habitat for Humanity.

Mission Trips – Youth and church-wide 

Clothing Collections – ARCH, WomenCare, Babies, Coats for Kids

Montopolis Friendship Community Center – a mission project of Saint John's United Methodist Women

Support our elderly   - children visit and the Cokesbury Choir sings at area nursing homes on a regular basis; volunteers work at Elderhaven

Seasonal activities – Thanksgiving food collection, Angel Tree, Caritas Easter food collections

Austin Area Interreligious Ministries – we support and work with Austin Area Interreligious Ministries to foster respect, partnership and transformation among diverse faith and cultural communities in order to enhance the quality of life in the Austin area.

Methodist Federation for Social Action – we support and work within the Methodist Federation for Social Action to unite and energize clergy and laity within the United Methodist Church to take action on issues of peace, poverty and people’s rights in the church, nation and world.