Love Our Neighbor As Ourselves
We take seriously Jesus’ command to"love our neighbor as ourselves”. Therefore, we have a number of ways we reach out to our community, both around the world and right here in Spicewood.
Outreach Funds Request
Click here to access and print out the Outreach Funding Request form. Please email the request form to Linnea Falk. For more information or any questions please contact the church office at 512-264-2225.
Community Needs
1.Dry shampoo, camping gear ( tents/ sleeping bags, tarps), blankets, winter coats, cold weathered shoes, dog beds, supplies and services, propane for cooking, chlorox/bleach, razors and shaving cream.
2. Volunteers for Farmacy. Eggshells for garden.
*** All items can be dropped outside the church office. Contact Sue B with any questions or concerns.
Farmacy Work Days
Farmacy Volunteers Needed! October 3, 10, and 17th from 8am to 12pm
Come join us at the new Farmacy site behind the gym for a day of service. All ages welcome, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring water, gloves, gardening tools, big shovels and a positive attitude. No experience necessary.
We are still in our building phase but will be starting to plant as early as 10/3. Other areas that we are in need of help are:
Prepping garden beds/ weeding, setting up drip lines, mix soil and plant.
Laying cardboard and spreading mulch in between the beds. ( if you have any extra cardboard please bring)
Filling in ditches to cover irrigation pipes.
Moving coffee grinds
Building a fence around the perimeter of the garden.
Attaching and leveling pipe to the side of the gym.
“ One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.”
Come join us and be a part of the growth of this beautiful ministry.
Any questions, reach out to Sue B at sue@beecreekumc.org
Bee Creek Buzzers
The Bee Creek Buzzers teamed up with Hairstream Ministries!!
FREE haircuts at Helping Hands and Camp R.A.T.T.
Next opportunity to help is 10/30
Ages 15 and up are welcome.
No license required to help.
If you are a licensed hair stylist
LOVE TO HAVE YOU!
Opportunities To Serve
We believe we can change the world together.
Bee Creek is a community that is committed to serving. Here are a few ways you can do the good work that Jesus calls us to...
Youth: Host a dinner, chaperone a trip or assist at youth group.
Children: Be a Sunday school teacher, Bee Kids assistant or help with special events.
Hospitality: Welcome new comers with treats for Sunday morning worship.
Farmacy: Serve outdoors and put your green thumb to good use.
Foodies: Prepare food for our special events.
Office Support: Support our staff and come help us out in the office.
CAVs Hours: Teens can get in their required service hours.
Partners In Hope
Neighbors helping neighbors to build a stronger community.
Our next monthly workday with Partners In Hope is October 17th
Joining God in God's Mission
We don't go on a mission, we simply join God on the mission that God is already on! Join us and join God!
We believe we can change the world through Outreach and Mission.
Local Mission
Bee Creek UMC is involved with many missions throughout our community. BCUMC supports these local missions financially and by sending mission teams and volunteers to help with disaster recovery, building projects, and much more. You may contribute to any of these ministries at any time, just make sure that you designate “Outreach” or "(The Specific Mission)" on your financial gifts.
Helping Hand Crisis Ministry
We are proud to be a part of this ministry in the Spicewood area. Each Tuesday from 4 - 6 PM, volunteers distribute food, provide counseling, and help with crisis needs at 512 Pace Bend Road North. Volunteers are always welcome and encouraged to participate. For more information about Helping Hand Ministry, please call Marty Miller at (512) 808-6092.
The Farmacy Community Garden
The garden was established to provide organic produce for clients of the Helping Hand of Spicewood Crisis Ministry. The Farmacy team also hopes to empower individuals to take control of their health through hands-on nutrition education & by promoting the healthy eating habits that can combat illness & disease. Finally, we strive to create volunteer & learning opportunities for community members of all ages. Whether you can volunteer your talent, time, or
provide financial support, we need you!
Disaster Relief – We are always looking for ways to help when emergencies strike. Bee Creek has its own E.R.T. ( Emergency Response Team), and responds to disasters in neighboring cities and states.
Habitat for Humanity - Austin Habitat for Humanity
Global Mission
Bee Creek UMC is involved with many missions around the world. BCUMC supports these global missions financially and by sending mission teams to help with disaster recovery, future building projects, and much more. You may contribute to any of these ministries at any time, just make sure that you designate “Outreach” or "(The Specific Mission)" on your financial gifts.
LaSenda Children’s School, Guatemala
We send monthly financial support to this orphanage and school in Guatemala of $500. We have annual mission trips to the school by both our Men and Women Ministries.
Women's LaSenda Mission Trip
Please contact Bertina Schreiber bschreiber@moreland.com if you are interested in going.
Men's LaSenda Mission Trip
If you are interested please let Marty Miller or Jim Dower know Marty can be reached at – marty@gpakk.com or Jim at jbdower@gmail.com.
