The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place meets at MDPC on the first and third Wednesdays...
MDPC has many opportunities to volunteer in ways that make immediate and lasting impacts. Our amazing global and local outreach partners continually minister to the needs of their clients and communities, and we know you're eager (as are we!) to help them through prayer and hands-on support. Keep scrolling for current volunteer needs...
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Mentored youth report better behavior, stronger friendships, and improved grades because of the commitment of one adult. You can be that ONE ADULT! With just a small investment of time once a week as a mentor or tutor, you can make a big difference in the life of a young person at a local school. In just 30-60 minutes weekly, mentors, tutors, and volunteers supply the gift of hope to those they touch and give young people a vision of success.
Become a Reading Buddy to a second grader. Oct-Apr, one morning a week, Mon-Wed, 9:00-10:00am. Join our newly formed HUG-spitality team to help with Staff Appreciation. Training provided!
Contact Laura Bushong at
or Erin Bounds at
to learn more!
Mentor a student 30 minutes each week. Training is provided. Staff Appreciation opportunities are also available.
Contact Susan Wienert at
or Peggie Mueller at
to learn more!
Tutor second graders for 30 minutes (training provided) in reading or help in the teacher workroom. Mondays, anytime between 1:00-5:00pm. Come when you can and stay as long as you are able! Staff Appreciation opportunities are also available.
Contact Chris Gehrman at
or Melissa Peter at
to learn more!
In Houston, one in four preschool children go to bed hungry. You can make sure there is one less empty tummy! Kids' Meals is a community based organization which serves healthy lunches to preschool-aged children living in poverty. Nutritious meals are provided Monday through Friday year-round, free of cost to the families.
At MDPC, we meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month (exceptions in April and July) from 4:30 to 6:00pm in our Fellowship Hall. Each participant is asked to bring five loaves of white or wheat bread and a servant's heart. All are welcome, so come join the effort to end childhood hunger in Houston!
Registration opens at 12:00am on the first of each month and is helpful, but not required.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering to make Kids' Meals sandwiches at MDPC.