OUTREACH
We have a responsibility.
At AHUMC, our purpose is to welcome all people, build community, share God's love, and serve the world.
Jesus said, “love God with all of your heart, soul, and strength,” and “love your neighbor as yourself.” We are convinced that these two instructions are inseperable. Loving our neighbors is hardwired into loving God--it's baked right in!
The people of AHUMC share God's love and serve the world in more ways than we can possibly track. Some of our efforts and partner agencies are highlighted below. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Rev. Robert Ortiz.
Hope Center
Internal Ministries
External Ministries
Project Transformation
Hope Center
The mission of the Hope Center is to offer hope where there is little to be found. We offer financial aid and food, but more importantly, we offer care and an ear to listen.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Hope Center is currently assisting eligible households with CPS bills only. Please call 210-826-3215 ext. 212 and leave your name and phone number.
Our priority is to help people well. We want to help each person that we see as best as we can. We seek to empower people to take ownership of their lives.
The Hope Center currently needs a few more volunteers, if you would like to help us out please contact Robert.
Need assistance?
We want to be there for you in your time of need. Please stop by the Front Desk of the church by entering into the Atrium on the north side of the building. The hours of operation for the Hope Center are Monday or Wednesday 9-11:30 a.m.
Please bring the following documents:
- US photo ID for all adults in household
- SS Card for all in household
- Verification of current address
- Current lease or bill
- All income statements for last 30 days
- Documentation of payments toward bill
Eligible zip codes:
78201, 78208, 78209, 78212, 78213, 78215, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78233, 78234, 78239
Address:
825 East Basse Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
Contact:
Phone: 210-826-3215 ext 212
Fax: 210-826-3897
Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9-11:30 a.m.
Internal Ministries
Border Ministries
We have been serving and supporting our brothers and sisters in Piedras Negras, Mexico since 2006. Our missionaries primarily partner with three organizations that we have enjoyed long an fruitful relationships with. House of Mercy Orphanage is home to roughly 30 children and Casa Bethesda Orphanage is a home for 27 residents with mental and physical disabilities. We also partner with Aleluya Church supporting a children's feeding program and selling beautiful wooden crosses. These organizations are bringing the hope of the gospel and providing a loving home to the poor, the abused, and the abandoned in Piedras Negras, Mexico.
We have both day trips and weekend trips. If you would like to attend a trip, keep an eye here to find new about upcoming trips! If you have questions, please contact Wendy Meaden, 210-365-5315, or use this contact form.
From 2009 to 2014, MORE grew as a movement within the local church and formed strategic partnerships with both merchandisers and missionaries like Bob Nicol-our drilling team leader. In 2014, MORE was launched out of the local church with the hope of building awareness and raising money beyond a local movement. MORE now strives to send not only money but also volunteers with MORE Water 4 Kenya to assist in the drilling of water wells in Kenya.
Your support of the MORE movement is crucial in solving the clean-drinking water problem now. Through donations, alternative consumerism, wearing MORE gear, and volunteering for MORE events or MORE trips to Kenya, you can save lives. Globally, 775 million people lack access to safe, clean drinking water. Over 2 million people die each year from water-related diseases, such as diarrhea. In fact, the dehydration that stems from diarrhea can claim as many as 2,000 children in Africa each day.
Likewise, your support is not abstract and is never too small to have an impact. Whether you shop in the MORE STORE, make a donation, or volunteer with MORE, you can rest assured that your support is being directed to providing safe, clean water to someone who needs it. For more information, contact Bob Nicol.
AHUMC has partnered with the Interfaith Welcome Coalition to addresses the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and at-risk immigrants. One service they offer is the Migrant Overnight Shelter which welcomes and provides a quiet space where they can rest before embarking on the final phase of their long journey to family or sponsor. When there are more families than the shelter can accommodate, volunteer families in the overnight hospitality program welcome guests into their home where they are given a warm meal, comforting support, and restful accommodation for the night.
Kairos Prison Ministry
Kairos is an international group with local participation through AHUMC. The purpose of Kairos is to follow Jesus’ words, to visit the people and encourage the church in prison. Most often, we work at the Torres Unit in Hondo, TX. We have opportunities for men and women. For more information, contact Lance Freeman.
Fishing Under the Bridge
Our ministry meets to work in the kitchen of Haven for Hope, a large facility for the homeless in downtown San Antonio. Our teams help to provide nourishing meals and smiling faces to our neighbors in residence at Haven. We hope you’ll join us! As more people volunteer, we’d love to send more teams each month. We are currently visiting on the fourth Sunday of every month. For more information, contact Kathie Love.
Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee at AHUMC has been tasked with responsibly disbursing funds that our members generously give for various efforts both locally and globally. If you are interested in serving, use this contact form.
External Ministries
Blueprint Ministries is a non-profit organization in the heart of urban San Antonio that provides servant leadership training for youth and adults while restoring homes for elderly, disabled and low income residents.
Haven for Hope was created to offer a centralized location for the homeless people of San Antonio. They work with numerous partners, offering shelter, sustenance, training, mental health, and recovery services.
Project Transformation’s collaborative model of ministry harnesses the creative energy and leadership of college age young adults, who live in intentional Christian community, and lead summer and after-school programs for children in various underserved neighborhoods. Each week, interns meet with church and nonprofit leaders to explore various ministry-related vocations and spend time discerning their vocational call to life-long service. The programs are held at United Methodist churches located in the heart of low-income neighborhoods, thereby helping those churches connect in meaningful ways with their communities. Dozens of other churches and organizations throughout southwest Texas partner together to support this work, investing in young lives with their time and resources.
We provide one-on-one support to children in San Antonio by empowering them with the skills needed to read to learn while fostering self-confidence and an enjoyment of reading.Our vision is that every child in South Texas enters 3rd grade reading at level.
Meals on Wheels San Antonio prepares and delivers hot, nutritious meals each weekday to older and disabled community members living throughout Bexar, Frio and Atascosa Counties. Every weekday Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers more than a meal to 3,500 of your neighbors.
Magdalena House
Magdalena House is a transitional shelter in San Antonio that serves women and children who have fled domestic abuse and human trafficking. Services provide transformation through education, work, parenting, and spiritual formation. To volunteer, visit maghouse.org
Project Transformation
Reading Buddies
Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Caring volunteers are needed to read with children in grades 1st-6th, one-on-one, each day for 30 minutes per child. Volunteers can sign-up for one day or multiple days throughout the summer and no prior experience is needed! All Reading Buddy volunteers are required be fully vaccinated, need to pass a criminal background check, and will need to complete an online training prior to their first shift.
Meal Volunteers
Sunday–Thursday
Volunteers are needed to provide dinner to our dedicated interns in our 3 geographies throughout the summer, as well as for all PT interns during training week in June. This is a great opportunity to serve, encourage, and get to know the young people who are making a difference!
Reading Testers
2022 dates yet to be determined
Current or retired educators are needed to complete simple running records and surveys with children 1st-6th grades in PT’s summer camp program. Volunteers will be assisting to collect pre and post-reading data. Background check required for all volunteers 18+, online reading tester training required before first volunteer session.
Get Involved and Make a Difference
Have a question about outreach? Want to volunteer? Need more information? Contact us here!