June 15-19 Join and HELP paint, build handicap ramps, walk-in showers for the elderly
By Kayleen Holder & K.K. Calame
Editor/Publisher
Mission Devine volunteers are hoping to complete around 31 projects this year for those in need. They need volunteers of all abilities, but they are especially in need a few people with at least some carpentry/plumbing experience to lead teams of volunteers.
They always have more projects pending, if they can find some new leaders with a little experience who are willing to take the reins. “This year we have 27 projects in the works that our teams will try to complete during Mission Devine week June 15-19. We do have 4-5 more that have been approved but we don’t have anyone to take the lead on those projects yet. Finding skilled volunteers to take over and supervise jobs such roofing, ramps, plumbing repairs is always our biggest hurdles,” said Donna Trott, Mission Devine volunteer.
“We have 4-5 elderly residents needing handicap ramps, and I know we have one volunteer who will be the lead on some of those, but we have more than one project leader can handle. So we need someone comfortable with taking on a couple of those ramp projects,” said volunteer Cliff Redus.
Another great need are handyman volunteers to install handicap bathroom items.
Project leaders aren’t necessarily professional contractors, but have at least a little bit of experience, and will help guide a group of 4-5 volunteers on their teams.
“Whenever our leaders feel like they get into an issue that is a little more than they can handle, we have some professions who are on-call to help out when needed,” Redus said.
On the other end of the spectrum, Mission Devine has smaller projects as simple as yard work, installing a ceiling fan, and exterior paint jobs.
Mission Devine will also be helping several local families in need of roof repairs this year.
What makes Mission Devine special?
“The scriptures teach us to be doers of the work,” Redus said. “To me, it’s a wonderful opportunity to set aside your own agenda for a week and give back to other who just need a little bit of help….to be the hands and feet of the Lord.”
When is it? Mission Devine work week will be Monday June 15 through Friday, June 19, 2026, though occasionally volunteers will complete projects before or after the main work week.
Kick off- June 14. The Kick off service will be at Devine First Baptist Church in the fellowship hall on Sunday, June 14 at 6:00 pm. During the week of Mission Devine, St Joseph Catholic Church will host. Various churches will provide the breakfast and lunch daily.
What can you help with?
Ways to help: Painting crew, tree and yard service, our prayer team, carpentry work, electrical, plumbing, roofing and much more.
We start every morning with breakfast and devotionals. Come back at noon for noon meal. Please help spread the word
Where can you sign up?
If you need to fill out an application online, please go to Missiondevine.org. Or just show up at 7:00 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church hall and join a team. Breakfast and a devotional starts at 7:30am. By 8:00 am crews are headed out the doors.
TO VOLUNTEER, show up kickoff Sunday, or any morning or lunch during Mission Devine week. You will be assigned to a team. One day, half day, all week whatever you have time for. For further info call Todd Summers at 210-287-6883.
Shirts & Caps- The signature “Mission Devine” red T-Shirt with bold white letters and ball caps will be on sale daily. Shirts are only $10 and caps are $15, to cover the costs.
Donations can be made to : Mission Devine, Po Box 134, Devine, Texas 78016. Or dropped off at the St. Joseph Catholic Church hall during Mission Devine week or given to your local church.
www.missiondevine.org.
Mission Devine is a non denominational ministry of the South Texas Ministerial Fellowship a 501(c)(3).
Mission Devine NEEDS YOU!
Volunteer June 15th-19th
