Care and Support at Arborlawn
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:34-35
At Arborlawn United Methodist Church, we strive to provide the highest level of care, compassion, and love to our members, guests, and the greater community. We aspire to do ministry with excellence and with a church our size we rely on many of our lay volunteers to serve alongside our pastors and staff. Some of our support services include baptisms, weddings, funerals, financial assistance, grief groups, support and service groups. Some of these laity groups include:
Congregational Care Ministers
Prayer
Care & Support Groups
Emergencies, Surgeries and Hospital Stays
Blessings & Stitches
Handy Hands
Helping Hands
For more information or assistance, contact the Pastor of Care and Support, Rev. Tolli Macalik, at 817-731-0701, Tolli@ArborlawnUMC.org.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTry
Our congregational care ministry, consists of lay volunteers trained to serve alongside our pastors making hospital visits, homebound visits, praying, listening, and providing one-to-one comfort and encouragement to our congregation. The ministry of Congregational Care is designed to connect the church with people during their difficult times.
For more information, please contact Rev. Tolli Macalik at tolli@arborlawnumc.org.
PRAYER
Prayer is an important part of our spiritual journey. We would love to pray for you in your time of need or rejoice with you when you receive an answer to prayer. You can find a Connect Card in the pew back. Simply fill out the prayer request and put the card in the offering plate on Sunday morning. You can can call the church office during business hours or you can submit a request online. Our intercessory prayer team, pastors, and staff will pray for you and offer follow up.
We also have several sacred spaces on the Arborlawn UMC campus where you and pray. There is the beautiful labyrinth in our Ascension Garden for you to walk and pray, or sit and meditate. There is also a prayer room located across from the women’s restroom by the sanctuary. Learn More.
care & SUPPORT GROUPS
Arborlawn has several different care and support groups help provide care and support recovery. These groups, led by both clergy and lay leaders, meet many of the diverse needs of Arborlawn. If you are interested in starting a group, contact Rev. Tolli Macalik, Pastor of Care and Support, at tolli@arborlawnumc.org.
View Current Support Group Options
We also offer ongoing, seasonal care and recovery groups such as: Al-Anon, DFW Post Concussion Group, Compassionate Friends, Alzheimer’s Support Group and Grief Support Group. Visit below for descriptions, meeting times, and locations.
Emergencies, Surgeries and Hospital Stays
For emergencies, prayer before a scheduled surgery, or if you or a loved one is in the hospital, please call the church office during business hours 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday-Thursday, and a pastor will visit. To reach a pastor after hours or for an emergency call the Pastor On Call number (817)204-5675. If no one answers, leave a detailed message and a pastor will return your call as soon as possible.
Blessings In Stitches
Started over 15 years ago as a small group with the idea that our ministries would be for the community. It has evolved into knitting or crocheting prayer shawls and baptismal blankets for babies and small children. Initially,they were all white but can be adapted to the desires of the family. Prayers shawls they are prayed over by the group as they are stitched together. When they are completed and given to the church, a pastor blesses them before they are given to people in the hospital, nursing homes or those in their homes.
The group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 1:30pm in room 262. If you would like to know more about this ministry or to get involved, please contact. C.J. Jordan at jorcysmom@yahoo.com.
Handy Hands
Join Us in Making a Difference with Handy Hands!
At Arborlawn United Methodist Church, we’ve launched a special mission called Handy Hands, aimed at helping those in our community with basic household repairs. From simple tasks like changing a light bulb or lowering an attic ladder to cleaning a toilet or fixing a sprinkler, our service is designed to assist individuals who need a little extra help around the house. While we’re not equipped for larger contracting jobs, our mission is about much more than just repairs—it’s about building connections, fostering friendships, and creating opportunities for meaningful conversations.
We’re currently seeking:
People in need of assistance with small household tasks.
Volunteers who can offer their time and skills to help.
Donations to fund materials and ensure we can continue serving the community.
If you’re looking for help, would like to volunteer, or can offer financial support, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can make a real impact and spread kindness, one small repair at a time!
Helping Hands
If a financial emergency occurs that threatens and individual or family’s ability to provide for basic needs we may be able to help. Our Food Pantry is open Tuesday from 9am – Noon. The Arbor at Riveroaks United Methodist Church is open Thursday through Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Contact the church office at (817) 731-0701 for further assistance.