COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAMS AT GREGGTON

At Greggton, we believe in the power of community. We have several programs that we partner with to support our mission of transforming the world through the making of disciples.

UNFORGETTABLE TUESDAYS

The Unforgettable Tuesdays Day Club is a program created to provide a safe, loving environment for individuals with memory loss. Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the club is in full swing with breakfast, snacks, a full lunch, social activities, crafts, low-key exercise, and entertainment. The program provides participants with purpose and one-on-one support from professionals and experienced volunteers.  The Day Club, started in 2007,  is hosted  by Greggton Global Methodist Church (1101 Pine Tree Road).

Basic Requirements
  • Has a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease
  • Able to attend to toilet needs with minimal assistance
  • Able to ambulate with minimal assistance (canes and walkers are welcome)
  • Does not need medication during Day Club hours
Contact Information
  • Nancy Duke     (903) 220-1365
  • Hilda Wallin      (903) 759-6352

BOY SCOUTS TROOP 618

Greggton UMC is home to Scout Troop 618. Packs meet on Mondays at Greggton for activities and development. Other activities include regular camp-outs and ceremonies. For more information, please use the contact information below.
  • Jim Bass                  (903) 235-2999
  • Tem Carpenter        (903) 261-4432

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

On the first and third Thursdays of each month we partner with the East Texas Food Bank to fight hunger right here in Longview from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The mobile pantry program enables the ETFB to get out on the front lines of fighting hunger by partnering with local organizations to provide regular drive-thru distributions of fresh produce and food items to those in need. This program is completely free and open to the public with no eligibility requirements.

OTHER COMMUNITY MINISTRIES WE SERVE & SUPPORT

ASBURY
HOUSE

ASBURY HOUSE CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT SERVES AT-RISK CHILDREN THROUGHOUT LONGVIEW WITH SCHOOL-READY CURRICULUM AND TEACHERS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO SHARING GOD'S LOVE. WE LOVINGLY SUPPORT THROUGH FINANCIAL/DONATION GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS:

- STOCK THE SHELVES
- ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
- SUMMER VBS
- FIELD DAY (YOUTH)

NEWGATE
MISSION

OPEN TO ALL, NEWGATE MISSION IS A LOCAL DAY MISSION RIGHT HERE IN LONGVIEW. EACH YEAR, THEY PROVIDE HOPE IN THE FORM OF LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES INCLUDING DAILY MEALS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, BUILDING A COMMUNITY, JOB READINESS, HEALTH & HYGIENE, AND TRANSPORTATION. WE SHOW CONTINUOUS SUPPORT THROUGH FINANCIAL/DONATION GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WHERE MANY CHURCH GROUPS GO TO SERVE MEALS ON-SITE ON A MONTHLY BASIS.

PINE TREE ISD
LITERACY ARMY

LITERACY ARMY IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU TO READ AND CONNECT WITH THE CHILDREN IN OUR AREA. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE POSSIBILITY OF INCREASING A CHILD'S READING LEVEL AND CHANGE A LIFE. GREGGTON HAS SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS AND ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW ONES. THIS PROGRAM ONLY REQUIRES ONE HOUR EACH WEEK TO READ WITH FIVE STUDENTS.