"I can’t stop thinking about the next season: asking and listening for what’s next and knowing there’s more work to do in the name of Christ. God is surely leading our efforts."
Letter from Dr. Robb
My deepest desire in ministry is the same today as it was when Bev and I first arrived in The Woodlands 40 years ago: to reach people with the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. As our tiny church grew we began to disciple people in faith and to help people in need.
Almost four decades and more than 12,000 members later, The Woodlands UMC is alive in the most vibrant and dynamic ways. It’s become a spiritual home for so many people through the years (we have some folks who joined the church as newly married couples and now their children and their grandchildren are members here).
We might be tempted to rest and enjoy this season. It would be easy to think our work is done. But honestly I can’t stop thinking about the next season: asking and listening for what’s next and knowing there’s more work to do in the name of Christ. God is surely leading our efforts.
The following pages share our vision and our plans for REACH. Our pastors, ministry teams and lay leaders have spent the past two years discerning God’s call to action. Now is the time to expand our facilities and ministries in ways that further advance the mission of our church.
Friends, the REACH campaign is not about building more buildings; it’s about building more community, building more relationships and expanding the foundation for future ministry that stretches far beyond our church campus.
I've come to know your generosity, involvement and faithfulness over the years. I pray this opportunity to participate becomes a significant milestone in your faith journey, and I pray you are inspired to catch the vision, step forward and join us as we REACH the future together.
Your Pastor,
Dr. Ed Robb
