Prayer & Caring

Westbury UMC wants to unite in prayer for the concerns among our community and beyond. The Living Water Caring Ministries and 7:14 Prayer Project are two prayer and caring groups that regularly meet to provide this service of encouragement and intercession.

Living Water Caring Ministries
First Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am in Room 103.

7:14 Project
Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Chapel.

For more information, contact Rev. Romonica Malone-Wardley at romonica1@westburyumc.org or 713-723-0175.

Adults

What's New

  • May 20 and 27 in worship will be refresher on mission, vision and values

    Praxis: Mission, Vision and ValuesWe've just wrapped up our worship series on Credo: What We Believe. Now that we're fully grounded in the basics of the Christian faith, for the next two weeks we’ll refresh ourselves with teachings on our identity as members of Westbury United Methodist Church. Come to worship expecting to learn how we can be a church of integrity and purpose through Jesus Christ.

    • SUNDAY, MAY 20 @ 10:45 AM
      Mission: To make followers of Jesus Christ who transform the community and the world through God’s love.
    • SUNDAY, MAY 27 (PENTECOST) @ 10:45 AM
      Vision: To be a church for all people...with more than enough love to go around.
      Values: Multicultural inclusiveness, Grace, Accountability, Transformation, and Community.
    Sun, May 13, 2012 (No comments)

  • Change the World Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction

    Jazz Brunch and Silent AuctionLinger awhile after worship on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 2:00 pm, in Humphrey Hall for Westbury UMC's "Change the World Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction." Enjoy food and live jazz and gospel featuring talented musicians from within our own congregation.

    Tickets go on sale May 6 & 13 (includes meal, live music and a bid number for the silent auction):

    • $5 for youth and adults
    • $3 for ages 5–12
    • Free for ages 4 and under

    Silent auction items will include:
    Movie/entertainment tickets; babysitting services; yard work; musical instrument lessons; quilt/crochet; baked goods; artwork; art lessons; tutoring services; pool party; themed dinners; cooking classes; spa gift basket; and expert advice/professional services.

    All proceeds go towards building community locally through Braes Interfaith Ministries, and fighting malaria globally through Imagine No Malaria.

    If you would like to volunteer, or wish to donate items for the auction, please contact Daniel Heathcock at daniel.heathcock@gmail.com or Elsa Garza at 713-283-6076.

    Mon, April 30, 2012 (No comments)

  • Garage Sale for Orphans on May 5

    Garage Sale for Orphans

    UPDATE (05/06/12): Thank you for supporting our Garage Sale for Orphans. We raised $2,641.55 toward the construction of a safehouse for orphans in Haiti. Glory be to God!

    "Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows." - Isaiah 1:17

    On Saturday, May 5, 8:00 am–noon, in Humphrey Hall, Westbury UMC will have a churchwide Garage Sale for Orphans with all proceeds going to vulnerable children in Haiti. 

    Funds will support the building of a safe-house for orphaned children in Ferrier, Haiti, which sits on the border of Haiti and The Dominican Republic. Currently, human trafficking is quite prevalent along this border, as traffickers prey upon poor, vulnerable and abandoned children. For $6,000, Haitian leaders and pastors can construct a safe place for children to live, grow and be educated. The homes will rescue orphans from the streets and keep them out of the hands of human traffickers. Get more details at www.garagesale4orphans.org.

    Here are three ways you can help:

    1) DONATE. Consider donating some of your belongings--you can purge with a purpose!

    • Clothes (especially baby and children’s items)
    • Power tools and gardening equipment
    • Sporting and workout equipment
    • Bicycles and toys
    • Electronics (TVs, stereos, computers)
    • Books and magazines
    • Household items (linens, picture frames, dishes)
    • Appliances (refrigerators, toasters, blenders)
    • Furniture (chairs, tables, sofas)
    • Jewelry (watches, rings)

    Drop off items at the church in Room 102. Please notify the church office at 713-723-0175 if you need assistance or use of a pickup truck for transporting items.

    • Drop-off times...
      • Sunday, April 29: 8:30–10:30 am & 5:00–7:00 pm
      • Monday, April 30–Thursday, May 3: 8:30 am–7:00 pm

    2) VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME. We need help sorting and setting up all week long. A sign-up sheet is posted outside Room 102 (just across the hall from the Cafe).

    3) SHOP AND INVITE SOMEONE. Come shop the sale on Saturday! Only cash will be accepted for payment. Additional monetary donations will also be accepted at the cashier table.

    For more information, contact Kelsey Johnson at kelsey1@westburyumc.org or 713-723-0175.

    Thu, April 19, 2012 (No comments)
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Discipleship Groups

Westbury UMC’s discipleship groups are about learning to be like Jesus—in worship, in study, in service. As you read through these discipleship opportunities, we hope you will find (as others have) a place to become a follower of Jesus who participates in transforming the community and the world. Groups meet on Sunday mornings and special studies, including a young adult group called Mars Hill, are held throughout the week.

For more information, contact Rev. DeAndre Johnson at deandre1@westburyumc.org or 713-723-0175.

Adult Sunday School (Sundays @ 9:30 am)

preview of Sunday School classes

Download the Adult Sunday School options (pdf; updated August 2011).

In addition to Adult Sunday School, classes for children are held from 9:30–10:30 am in the Children’s Wing. The goal is for children (K–5) to learn from all 66 books of the Bible. See Children for details.

Sunday School for 6th–12th graders is in the Youth Wing on the 2nd floor of the west end of the building. See Youth for details.

Mars Hill (Young Adults)

The purpose of Mars Hill is to provide a place for 18–29 years old to grow spiritually within a community of peers and discover a deeper connection with God. This group meets for discussion and fellowship on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm.

For more information, contact Rev. Romonica Malone-Wardley at romonica1@westburyumc.org or 713-723-0175.

PrimeTimers

PrimeTimers is the senior adult ministry of Westbury UMC. Activities include monthly luncheons with a program, field trips to points of interest, 55 Alive auto safety classes for senior adults, and flu shots and other health screenings.

From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, the PrimeTimers meetings are the fourth Monday of each month, except for major holiday months. Lunch is covered dish, except for the summer months, when they take a rest from the kitchen and bring a sack lunch. Programs are geared to interests of seniors and are both informative and entertaining.

PrimeTimers also go on field trips to all kinds of fun places, at very reasonable cost. Trip events include shows, museums, sports events and sites of historical interest. Occasionally the group will even travel to Austin or other cities of interest!

Membership in PrimeTimers is open to all persons over 50, regardless of church affiliation. Dues are only $5 per year!

Piecemaker Quilters

Since 1992, the Piecemaker Quilters have worked to achieve greater skill in quilting, promoted Christian fellowship, made items for donation to charitable organizations and raised money for church-supported mission projects through the sale of the items they create. They meet every Wednesday in W-201, 7:00–9:00 pm, and newcomers are welcome to join in!