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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

Sermons

Weekly Bulletin
Contains information on upcoming events and ministry updates.

Traditional Service Bulletin
The Current Bulletin
Oasis Bulletin

Monthly Newsletter
Includes a message from Milton Lewis, Senior Pastor, and the latest information on upcoming events and ministries.
Prayer Request
Directions to Northern Hills Church
Campus Map
Links
 
Methodist websites † Christian Resources † Mission Opportunities (SA/US & Worldwide) † San Antonio Volunteer Opportunities † Individual & Family Self-Help Counseling Resources
 
 
Methodist Websites
General Board of Discipleship (GBOD)
  The GBOD assists annual conferences, districts, and local churches of all membership sizes in their efforts to win persons to Jesus Christ as His disciples and to help these persons to grow in their understanding of God so that they may respond in faith and love, to the end that they may know who they are and what their human situation means, increasingly identifying themselves as children of God and members of the Christian community, to live in the Spirit of God in every relationship, to fulfill their common discipleship in the world, and to abide in the Christian hope.
Mount Wesley Conference Center
The Upper Room Devotional
United Methodist Church (official website)
United Methodist Church (Southwest Texas Conference)
 
Christian Resources
Bible Gateway
  A tool for reading and researching Scripture online, all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in Scripture based on keywords, phrases, or Scripture reference.
Blue Letter Bible
  Over 4,000,000 links onsite to over 165,000 pages of concordances, lexicons, dictionaries, commentaries, images, and Bible versions.
Crosswalk
  Source of life-enhancing material from qualified, respected Christian sources, including major ministries such as Focus on the Family, Family Life Today, The Bible Answerman, and Insight For Living.
Gospelcom.net
  Gospelcom.net is the most popular Christian website in the world and includes over 300 individual online ministries working to use technology and the Internet to reach the world with the message of Jesus Christ.
OnePlace.com
  OnePlace.com is the leading provider of Christian audio content on the Internet.
Our Daily Bread
 
Mission Opportunities (SA/US & Worldwide)
30 Hour Famine
  An international youth movement to fight hunger. It brings groups closer together, to feed hungry children, and change our world forever.
Child Soldiers (World Vision)
  A Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
Compassion International
  Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, physical, economic, and social poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.
End Female Circumcision (CARE)
  CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty, working alongside poor women in improving basic education, preventing the spread of HIV, increasing access to clean water and sanitation, expanding economic opportunity, and protecting natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters and helps people rebuild their lives.
Family-Based Youth Ministry
  Family-Based Youth Ministry is about accessing the God-designed structures of the nuclear and extended family of the church to help young people grow toward mature Christian adulthood.
Home Word
  Home Word seeks to advance the work of God in the world by educating, equipping, and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families from generation to generation.
Human Trafficking (Free for Life Ministries)
  Brings deliverance in the name of Jesus Christ to those who suffer abuse from the global trade in human trafficking.
International Justice Mission
  An organization that stands in the gap for victims when they are left without an advocate.
ONE
  The ONE Campaign is an effort by Americans to rally Americans, one by one, to fight the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty.
Persecuted Church (Voice of the Martyrs)
  Aiding Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ, fulfilling the Great Commission, and educating the world about the ongoing persecution of Christians.
Persecuted Church (Christian Freedom International)
  A human rights organization helping Christians who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ, providing aid, advocacy, and Bibles to persecuted Christians in areas of intense persecution.
San Antonio Volunteer Opportunities (Volunteer Match)
  Bringing good people and good causes together. This site tells you of different volunteer opportunities in your community. Some are for long-term volunteering, some are for short term.
Sponsor Children Living in Poverty (Compassion International)
  A Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, physical, economic, and social poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.
World Vision
  World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
 
San Antonio Volunteer Opportunities
Alterra Clare Bridge Retirement Community
  14595 Nacogdoches Rd., SA, TX 78247, Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Palmer, (210) 653-6100
Any Baby Can
  San Antonio's number one resource for any baby in crises. Baby sit children with autism or usberger’s while parents go to support groups.
 

217 Howard Street, SA, TX 78212, Contact: Betty Franklin, (210) 227-0170

  Time/hours: last Tuesday of each month, 6:00-8:00pm (dinner provided at 6:00pm, starts at 6:30pm)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Texas
  The mission of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Texas is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.
  202 Baltimore, SA, TX 78215, Development Director: Simon Mulverhill, (210) 225-6322, (210) 225-1961
Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM)
  110 McCullough, SA, TX 78215, Volunteer Coordinator: Dalia, (210) 222-1553
  CAM assists 120 homeless and low-income families each day with food, clothing, some financial aid, counseling, budget training, and referrals to other agencies.
City Parks Department (Park Cleanup)
  Volunteer Coordinator: Dean Fickenscher, Community Mural, (210) 207-6965
Corazon Ministries/S.A.V.E. (w/Travis Park UMC, Homeless Ministry)
  Every week there are services which include eye doctors, medical doctors, a clothes closet, and a Bible study class, as well as an employment program to help the unemployed find a job.
  230 E. Travis, SA, TX 78205, Program Director: Evan Jones, (210) 226-8341
Daily Bread Ministries
  Daily Bread Ministries seeks to enable San Antonio ministries and non-profit organizations by providing surplus food and other resources that help these organizations fulfill their mission to help needy families.
  700 W. Houston, SA, TX 78207, President: Seth Kuehn, (210) 223-4707
Food Pantry
  Food Pantry (6 locations): sorting food and giving out to those who come in, sorting clothing, serving community meals and clean up
  Contact: Lola, (210) 731-8118, ext. 204
  Time/hours: mornings (summer only or other school breaks)
2nd & 4th Monday: 10am-Noon; 1st & 3rd Tuesday: 9:00am-11:30am; every Wednesday: 9:00am–1:00pm; every Thursday: 9:00am–11:00am
Heartland Retirement Community
  1 Heartland Dr, SA, TX, Volunteer Coordinator: Lori Heischmidt, (210) 653-1219
Hispanic Religious Partnership (for Community Health, Inc.)
  HRP is dedicated to helping people who are economically disadvantaged or underserved in San Antonio and Bexar County, working to make sure that they have the basic human necessities they simply cannot afford, such as food, clothing, health care, and other important social services, and to improve their long-term ability to enhance their economic situation, because everyone deserves the chance to stand on their own with pride and dignity.
  1701 W. Woodlawn, SA, TX 78201, Executive Director: Jorge Medina or Lola, (210) 731-8118
Jefferson UMC (Thrift Store)
  758 Donaldson at Wilson, SA, TX 78201, (210) 735-5221
Kitchen Angels
  Baby sit kids at a transitional living center while parents go to a class.
  Contact: Betty Schwartz, (210) 340-0302, ext. 224
  Time/hours: Monthly (4th or 5th Tuesday), 6:30pm-9:00pm
Medina Children's Home
  (210) 733-8888
Methodist Mission Home
  Offering domestic, international, and older child adoption programs to families wanting to adopt. SCHI offers community-based and residential programs for adults who are deaf and hard of hearing or have other disabilities.
  6487 Whitby, SA, TX, Volunteer Coordinator: Lenore, (210) 696-2410
Old Mother Hubbard
  Working with kids at a shelter while parents are in classes (reading, low-key parties, fun-time).
  Contact: Cathy Tompkins, (210) 352-200, ext. 231, Delilah Marquez, (210) 352-2042
  Time/hours: Weekly or monthly, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Regent Care Retirement Community
  16400 Blanco Road, SA, TX, Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Pena, (210) 408-1212
SA Kids
  Provides engaging hands-on experiences where children and the adults in their lives actively learn through creative play.
  305 E. Houston St, SA, TX, Volunteer Coordinator: Bryetta Calloway, (210) 212-4453
Salvation Army
  The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible, its ministry is motivated by the love of God, and its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
  Volunteer Coordinator, Cathy Tompkins, (210) 223-6877
SAMMinistries
  SAMMinistries is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless, and those at risk of becoming homeless, attain self-sufficiency by offering dignity and compassion, shelter, housing, and services.
  5254 Blanco, SA, TX 78216, Volunteer Coordinator: Betty Schwartz, (210) 340-0302, ext. 224, or Karen Tyler, Donation Pickup: Zach, (210) 224-5838, ext. 23
San Antonio Children's Museum
  Provides engaging hands-on experiences where children and the adults in their lives actively learn through creative play.
  305 E. Houston St, SA, TX, Volunteer Coordinator: Bryetta Calloway, (210) 212-4453
San Antonio Food Bank
  Fighting hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy.
  4311 Director Drive, SA, TX 78219-3203, Volunteer Coordinator: Shawn Brady, (210) 304-7530
Travis Park UMC - Corazon Ministries (contact: Evan Jones)
  230 E. Travis, SA, TX 78205, Program Director: Evan Jones, (210) 226-8341
  Every week there are services which include eye doctors, medical doctors, a clothes closet, and a Bible study class, as well as an employment program to help the unemployed find a job.
 
Individual & Family Self-Help Counseling Resources
 
ALCOHOL TREATMENT SERVICES
Admissions and Outpatient Office II (Patrician Movement)
  1249 S. St. Mary's St, SA, TX 78210, (210) 534-4029
Al-Anon Support Group
  Coker United Methodist Church, Bulverde United Methodist Church
Alcoholics Anonymous (San Antonio)
  8804 Tradeway, SA, TX 78217, (210) 828-6235
Residential Treatment Detoxification Program (Patrician Movement)
  222 E. Mitchell St, SA, TX 78210, (210) 532-3126
COUNSELING SERVICES
Child Guidance Center
  2135 Babcock Rd, SA, TX 78229, (210) 614-7070
Northeast Counseling Ministry
  3703 Loop 1604 East, SA, TX 78247, (210) 654-0881
St. Mary’s Family Life Center
  One Camino Santa Maria, SA, TX 78228-8527, (210) 436-3133
DIVORCE CARE
Divorce Care Support Group
  Coker United Methodist Church, Leader: Gail
Divorce Group for Elementary-Aged Children
  1818 San Pedro, SA, TX 78212, (210) 733-3349
Divorce Recovery Group
  St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Rd, SA, TX 78230, (210) 696-4161
EATING DISORDERS
Eating/Feeling Group
  12500 N.W. Military Hwy, Suite 250, SA, TX 78231, (210) 302-6920
Overeaters Anonymous
  P.O. Box 5458, SA, TX 78201, (210) 210-5400
FAMILY VIOLENCE/SHELTERS
Adult Protective Services
  3635 SE Military Dr, SA, TX 78223, (210) 333-2004
Battered Women’s Shelter
  P.O. Box 27276, SA, TX 78227, (210) 733-8810
Children’s Shelter of San Antonio, Cedar Street Shelter
  133 Cedar St, SA, TX 78210, (210) 212-2560
Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Intervention Services
  7130 W. Hwy 90, SA, TX 78227, (210) 675-9000
Child Guidance Center
  2135 Babcock Rd, SA, TX 78229, (210) 614-7070
Child Protective Services
  3635 SE Military Dr, SA, TX 78223, (210) 337-3255
Domestic Violence Crisis Services
  1547 Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, (830) 620-4357
Family Advocacy Program (Army Community Service)
  2010 Stanley Rd., Ste. 95, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, (210) 221-9826
Family Violence Prevention Services
  7911 Broadway, SA, TX 78209, (210) 930-3669
Rape Crisis Center
  7500 US Hwy 90W, Bldg. 2, #201, SA, TX 78227, (210) 521-7273
St. Mary’s Family Life Center
  One Camino Santa Maria, SA, TX 78228-8527, (210) 436-3133
The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
  332 West Craig Place, SA, TX 78212, (210) 736-4847, Fax (210) 738-9019, Contact: Susan Smith, Director of Community Outreach
Youth Alternatives, Inc.
  3103 West Ave, SA, TX 78213, (210) 340-7971
FINANCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Budget Counseling (Christian Assistance Ministry)
  110 McCullough, SA, TX 78215, (210) 223-6648
Extended Employment Services (S.A. Lighthouse)
  2305 Roosevelt Ave, SA, TX 78(210) 4920, (210) 533-5195
GRIEF AND LOSS
Center for Infant and Child Loss
  217 Howard, SA, TX 78212, (210) 227-0530
Forever Loved Grief Support Group for Parents
  St. Pius Catholic Church, SA, TX 78209, (210) 227-8221
Life After Loss - American Cancer Society
  8115 Datapoint Dr, SA, TX 78229, (210) 614-4211
INFORMATION ON SUPPORT GROUPS IN SA
Self-Help Groups
  9830 Colonnade Blvd, #130, SA, TX 78230, (210) 494-5531
LEGAL DIRECTION
Family Justice Center
  527 N. Leona, SA, TX 78207, (210) 208-6800
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESOURCES
Professional Counseling
  National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 9830 Colonnade Blvd, #130, SA, TX 78230, (210) 494-5531
Respite
  National MS Society, 9830 Colonnade Blvd, #130, SA, TX 78230, (210) 494-5531
PREGNANCY SERVICES
Family Services
  Methodist Mission Home, 6487 Whitby Road, SA, TX 78240, (210) 696-2410, ext. 108
Maternity Services
  Methodist Mission Home, 6487 Whitby Road, SA, TX 78240, (210) 696-2410, ext. 108
Seton Home
  1115 Mission Road, SA, TX 78(210) 4505, (210) 533-3504
SPECIFIC DISORDER TREATMENT GROUPS
Alzheimer's Association Support Groups
  7400 Louis Pasteur, Suite 200, SA, TX 78229, (210) 822-6449
Autistic Treatment Center
  16111 Nacogdoches Road, SA, TX 78247, (210) 590-2107
Life After Loss - American Cancer Society
  8115 Datapoint Dr, SA, TX 78229, (210) 614-4211
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Pharmacotherapy
  Center for Health Care Services, 3031 IH10 West (at W. Summit), SA, TX 78201, (210) 731-1320
Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling
  Center for Health Care Services, 3031 IH10 West (at W. Summit, SA, TX 78201, (210) 731-1320
SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  (800) 273-TALK (8255)
 

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