Missions

Northwood has partnered with West Birdville Elementary, a Title 1 school in Haltom City, for over 15 years. We have come alongside their teachers and staff and asked the question, “How can we serve you?” This has manifested in a multitude of ways over the years – from tutoring kids and helping teachers with classroom projects to hosting an annual Fall Festival and Christmas Shoppe. West Birdville is a school we are committed to loving and serving. And, though weare currently unable to directly serve on the West Birdville campus due to COVID-19—there are still plenty of opportunities to serve the school!

Here are just a few service opportunities:

Teacher Assistant

This is an opportunity to lighten a teacher’s burden by doing some of the prep work required. The volunteer would be assigned to a teacher and would arrange with that teacher to pick up and drop off work. This would be a flexible role where help could be provided weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on the volunteer’s availability.

Adopt a Classroom

This is an opportunity for T-Life Groups to help meet the needs of a classroom. This is mainly for those who are not able to be present during school hours. As a T- Life Group, you can help teachers purchase school supplies, clothing, or food baskets for needy children. This opportunity impacts not just the children, but helps our teachers focus on teaching.

Special Projects

This is an opportunity to help out on a one-time basis for events such as providing lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week that is coming up on May 5, 2021.

Online Mentoring (TBD)

There may be an opportunity for mentoring or providing training for groups of students through an online platform. This is still in the planning stages.

For more information, please send an email to glocalimpact@northwoodchurch.org or fill out the interest form below.

We serve families in the Skyline Mobile Homes Community in Haltom City by engaging with them through community activities and fellowship. The community we serve is less than 5 miles from Northwood! Many in the community are Spanish-speaking immigrants and are looking to connect with families.

Study Club

Currently, we host a study club on Wednesday evenings. Our volunteers help children in the neighborhood with their homework and also help develop their reading skills.

In the summer, we will have a summer program to include sports, games, reading, and Bible lessons. We also host family events a few times a year such as Community BBQs, back to school bashes and Christmas parties.

For more information, contact ministry leader, Julie Johnson, at 5caltexans@gmail.com or fill out the form below.

Senior Care

Senior Care lovingly serves the over-55 adult community within Skyline Mobile Estates. We serve 15 seniors and their families by providing:

• Warm meals to ailing seniors
• Monthly mobile food pantries
• Transportation to medical appointments
• Clothing/Toiletries
• Assistance with minor repairs and maintenance
• Weekly well checks for high risk seniors
• Monthly gatherings for fun and fellowship
• Pen-pals for community building and connection
• Pet assistance
• Prayer and encouragement

For more information, contact ministry leader, Jennifer Munn, at jennifermunn78@gmail.com or fill out the form below.

The Unhoused Community Ministry’s mission is to provide the unhoused community with necessary support as needs arise and to share with them the gospel and bring the encouragement by showing the love of Christ.

We plan to meet at Northwood Church, the first Saturday of each month at 1:00PM to organize, sort, and make care packages. After that, we will distribute those care packages for the unhoused community near True Worth Place Shelter, 1513 E Presidio St, Fort Worth, TX 76102.

Ways to Serve:

Volunteer

Fill out the form below to reserve a place on our volunteer list. Our ministry coordinator will contact you when need is required.

Donate

If you wish to monetarily support this ministry, go to northwoodchurch.org/give/ and choose “Local Missions.”

If you wish to donate items for care packages—drop these items off on Sundays at our Donation Center located in the Glocal Café or send an email to unhousedcommunity@northwoodchurch.org

Here is an ongoing list of needed items for care packages:

• Soap Bar
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Small white wash-towel
• Sanitary napkins (jumbo pack)
• Water bottle
• Energy or cereal bars
• Ziplock bags (gallon)
• Ziplock bags (quart) .
• We also always welcome items such as jackets (all sizes) and warm socks.

We are looking for a volunteer ministry coordinator for this ministry. If you have a heart to serve the refugee community, we would love to hear from you. Contact uyenholdeman@northwoodchurch.org for more information.

Currently, we are partnering with White Chapel Refugee Initiative to serve refugees in the area. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.whiteschapelumc.com/refugee.html

Ways to Serve:

During the ongoing COVID crisis, volunteering has been limited to

1. Teaching English online in six levels of studies
2. Delivering donations to refugees in need of furniture or appliances
3. Distributing protective masks to essential workers

Requirements for Serving

1. If you wish to help teach English: you must be fluent in English; have access to a computer and Zoom; availability on Saturday mornings and sometimes weeknights. You do NOT need an education degree. We use an online textbook, teach in teams, and online training is available.
2. If you wish to deliver donations or protective masks: you must have a truck; physical capacity to move furniture or household goods from donors’ homes to refugees’ apartments; and be able to easily drive or access houses in FW or the Mid-Cities.

If you are interested in serving, please fill out the form below.

Community Link is a non-profit committed to alleviating hunger by providing, at no charge, food and personal care to those in need. Northwood members have committed to come alongside this organization by volunteering each week in any capacity they may need. This opportunity is for those who are 13 years of age or older.

Volunteer Hours

• Mondays / 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
• Tuesday / 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
• Wednesday / 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Thursday / 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
• Fridays / 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Saturday / 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (only the first Saturday of each month)

When you are ready to volunteer, please visit this link and click on “Volunteer Registration”. Please be sure to put “Northwood Church” when it asks about church affiliation. Once you complete the application process, you will be directed to available volunteering positions.

Contact our ministry leader, Karen Fuller, for more information: kbfuller1@att.net or fill out the form below.

We believe living and loving like Jesus breaks us out of the comfort zone of our own religious tribe. Nothing results in peace, understanding, and respect faster than when we have friendships with those from different religious and cultural backgrounds. Northwood has partnered with local mosques and synagogues to create small groups that are committed to learning and sharing with one another. There are groups for men and women, and they meet on a monthly basis. Beyond these small groups, Northwood celebrates our friendship with these congregations throughout the year with different events – potlucks lunches, open houses, and much more.

We feel it is important for our members to take their faith outside our church walls and to make an impact for Jesus Christ not only in our community but around the world. God has called Northwood to serve the country of Vietnam for over 25 years!

Northwood members have been serving communities in Northern Vietnam since 1995. Every year, Northwood sends at least 10 teams to Vietnam, impacting multiple areas/domains in each of the communities we serve. Join us to participate in what God is doing around the world!

Virtual Vietnam Experience

We know it’s been hard to even THINK about traveling this last year. So, we’ve got a great opportunity for you to learn about experience Vietnam from your own home! Consider a virtual weekend getaway to Vietnam on April 16th-18th from 7:30-8:30pm every night.

Join Pastor Uyen, Nikki Roberts, and the whole Glocal Ventures team on a series of virtual lessons and experiences about Vietnam! They’ll take you on a trip around the country—exploring the culture, the food, the people, and the awesome work made possible by the generosity of our Northwood Church family. It’s great for the WHOLE family, and you don’t even have to leave your couch!

Ongoing Opportunity: Online Vietnam Engagement

If you are interested in using your giftings and skills to serve Vietnam right here from home during COVID-19. Learn more about our Online Vietnam Engagement by filling out the form below or sending an email to glocalimpact@northwoodchurch.org

2021 Trips

Due to Covid 19, all Vietnam trips for 2020 and the first half of 2021 have been canceled. However, we are hopeful that Vietnam travel restrictions could be lifted for the 2nd half of this year. Stay tuned and be ready to go as travel resumes.