Missions

NOAH stands for networking, organizing, advocacy and healing. Think of it as a boat that keeps people afloat during a domestic, medical, transportation or emotional crisis. NOAH is a calm in the storm. The Missions office works closely with PATH, the Salvation Army, St. Paul Children’s Foundation and other helping agencies in our community to find the best care for those in crisis situations. Marvin members and others in our community have turned to this ministry in times of need. All inquiries for assistance are treated confidentially.

We partner with Bonner Elementary School in East Tyler to provide help in tutoring and assisting teachers and students throughout the school year. Help teachers in the classroom, work one-on-one mentoring kids, volunteer during special events like field days and book fairs and more! If you want to help on campus with our Marvin projects, you must become a certified TISD volunteer. Even if you are a past volunteer, you must re-apply every year.

We send care packages to U.S. soldiers serving overseas twice a year, one at Independence Day and one at Christmas. We collect funds, notes, cards, pictures and letters of encouragement to include in the care packages. Do you have a loved one serving overseas? We’d like to include your friend or family member in our mailings.

Would you like to do local hands-on work year-round, as much or as little as you would like to? Marvin Menders provide minor repair work for the elderly and those in need. They do small projects ranging from replacing light bulbs to repairing fences. The Menders do good work and enjoy great fellowship. Everyone’s invited to be part of this group.

Since 1988, this has been a foundation of Marvin's Christian outreach and service. During one week of June each year, volunteers take part in hands-on projects that make a difference in the lives of those in our community. From delivering water to serving meals to construction projects there is a place for everyone to serve. 

Sweets for the Soul serves the families of people under hospice care. Our bakers deliver a little cheer by means of homemade desserts and cards of encouragement. We serve the second Monday of each month at Hospice of East Texas.

METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME

Each Christmas, we bring joy to foster children at the Methodist Children's Home. You can get involved by either helping with the party, purchasing gifts for children, or by making a monetary donation. 

CHRISTMAS JOY

We collect new, unwrapped gifts in the weeks leading up to the holidays to spread the joy of Christmas with selected parents and families within the community. 

HIWAY 80 CHRISTMAS CARD PARTIES

We visit the residents of Gateway to Hope and Triumph Village for a Christmas card party. During the party, the residents enjoy food, music, devotional games, and an opportunity to send Christmas cards to family and loved ones. 

SERVE NIGHTS

During November and December, Serve Nights are focused on holiday projects. 

SANTA for MISSIONS

Santa can visit your family, business, or group. All proceeds benefit the Bethesda Pediatric Clinics.

Throughout the year, we collect used eyeglasses for sight.org which provides eye care for people in Togo, West Africa; magazines for local retirement centers; and sample size toiletries for St. Paul Children's Services.