Missions & Outreach
At Lovers Lane UMC we live out our mission of loving ALL people into relationship with Jesus Christ. We are always participating in local and international missions to help those in need. There are so many ways to show God’s love, take a look and sign up!
January Outreach
January Outreach: Throughout January, we will be collecting paper towels and cleaning wipes for the Wesley-Rankin Community Center in West Dallas. These are essential supplies for this organization that partners with its neighbors to provide educational opportunities which drive community transformation.
M&O Pastor
Rev. Kay Eck
Executive Pastor, Director of Missions and Outreach
keck@llumc.org
What did you do before working at Lovers Lane?
I was a seventh- and eighth-grade social studies teacher before coming on to the Lovers Lane staff. While teaching, I served as a youth small group leader and attended a mission trip to Honduras. It was in Honduras where I experienced a call to ministry and stopped teaching to go to seminary.
What brought you to Lovers Lane?
I originally came to Lovers Lane UMC because my sister, who was an SMU student at the time, was attending Crosswalk. The Wesley Foundation worship leader was also leading worship in Crosswalk. Sundays at Lovers Lane became our day together. She moved out of state, and I remained at Lovers Lane because I believe in the mission and vision of the church.
Why do you appreciate serving in your ministry area?
My heart beats for mission and outreach — for those in need of God’s love and grace to know his great love for them. As we reach out to share the Good News and to meet tangible needs of the communities God has led us to, we are able to be an extension of God’s grace. I love Family Ministry because I believe our children and students ARE the church (not just the future of it).
Upcoming Missions & Outreach Opportunities
Spring Break Mission 2019
This Spring Break March 10-16, 2019 the Student & Young Adult Ministries are partnering up in mission. We will be restoring homes and families affected by Hurricane Harvey in Victoria, Texas. Victoria is one of the most devastated areas of Texas in the Rio Conference of the United Methodist Church. The eye of Hurricane Harvey passed near Victoria, leaving destruction and flooding in its path. There is...
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