Terrace United Methodist Church
Worship Sunday 10:30 AM
Ministries
Adult Ministry
Terrace offers short-term studies during the year. Whether you think you are a Bible novice or a learned student, we have just the right class for you!
Weekday Ministries
Big, Little School (BLS) serves the childcare needs of almost 200 families in the Spring Branch area. Operating as a weekday ministry of Terrace since 1967, the school offers full-time and part-time care for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children; and after-school programs for elementary children and young adolescents. BLS is open Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is accredited by the Texas State Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
Kidz Theatre
Terrace offers two theatre classes throughout the school year for kids aged K thru 8. Boys and girls will focus on music and music theatre; producing two musicals a year and serving as a musical ensemble during Sunday worship on occasion during the year. Our program is designed to help children develop a love for performing whilst building life skills such as communication, discipline, leadership, and self-esteem, all within a nurturing environment.
Children's Ministry
Christian Education for children of all ages begins at 9:30 in room 8.
Children will explore the Bible, learning how lessons apply to their daily lives, learn new songs, and enjoy games and puzzles. Once a month families are encouraged to come to Sunday School with their children and join in a study.
After Sunday School children will join their parents in Worship. After the children's sermon children Kindergarten and under may join the sitters in the nursery.
Adult Sunday School
Co-educational class of adults who enjoy studying the Bible and discussing contemporary issues in a relaxed, spontaneous setting.
Located in the Parlor every Sunday at 9:30AM.
Youth Sunday School
The reading and understanding of the teachings of the Bible and applying those lessons to everyday situations in the lives of youth growing into loving Christian adults.
Located in the Conference room every Sunday at 9:30AM.
Elementary Sunday School (K-5th)
Teaching children to love Jesus in a creative setting through art, stories, games and more.
Located in room 8 every Sunday at 9:30AM.
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women (UMW) hold a brunch gathering on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00AM. Here, there will be social interaction, various crafts, and a small spiritual lesson.
If you are interested in Christian issues affecting women and children, have a heart for service, and want to grow in your faith, we invite you to become involved in UMW.
Outreach
Outreach is one of six non-negotiable core values of Terrace Church. Terrace seeks to connect with individuals and families in an authentic and dynamic manner, keeping our members actively involved in expressing their faith through service.
Church Based Outreach
We have many activities aimed at supporting individuals who are in recovery from drug (NA) and gambling (GA) addiction as well as persons living in transition or crisis. Ministry teams teach weekly spirituality classes and Bible studies. We organize monthly Bingo and organize monthly fellowship activities with other outside groups. See our calendar for meeting dates and times.
Family Ministries Make a Difference
Terrace also is involved in outreach through our children and youth programs. The church and the school are committed to working together on projects that encourage families to work together and grow in their faith as they help others in the community.
Thanksgiving
Every November, families of the church work with the Outreach Team to host a Thanksgiving Dinner at the church for residents of Santa Maria Hostel, Garden Place Apartments, Turning Point Center and the general community. The entire congregation gets involved in the event, preparing and serving dinner to as many as 150 individual
Prime of Lifers
This group of Terrace adults over 50 enjoys two activities each month. There is a monthly luncheon on the first Thursday of each month in the Fellowship Center at 11:30 am. We always have a special meal and a speaker or other entertainment.
We also have a monthly bus trip which includes a tour or other outing and a fellowship lunch. Some of our past trips have included a dolphin-watching cruise in Galveston, the Painted Churches around Schulenburg, theatrical productions in Baytown and Dickinson, a castle near Bellville, bluebonnets and the Antique Rose Emporium near Brenham, museum tours to the Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Air Museums at Hobby Airport and at Ellington Field, a honeybee farm, Hemi Hideout, and a city tour of Texas City.