Here is information helpful for visitors and guests.
Houston Mennonite Church is located at
1231 Wirt Road
Houston, TX 77055.
From the East and West: We are just North of I-10 by a ½ mile and just West of the 610 Loop by 2 miles. Take the Wirt/Voss Road Exit off of I-10. Travel North on Wirt Road about a ½ mile just past our building which is on your left. Take a U-turn on Wirt to reverse course, and turn right into our driveway at 1231.
From the North: Take the Bingle Road Exit off of 290 and head South for several miles. In order the major roads you will cross will be 43rd, Hempstead, Kempwood, Hammerly, and Longpoint. Turn left on the next road, Westview. Travel East on Westview for about a mile to your second light. Turn right onto Wirt Road at this light and find our building a ½ mile past Westview on the right.
From within the Spring Branch region of Houston: Travel East or West on Kempwood, Hammerly, Longpoint or Westview until you get to Wirt Road, which runs parallel to Bingle on the West and Antoine to the East. Travel South on Wirt Road (through Hammerly, Longpoint, and Westview). We are ½ mile South of Westview on the right.
SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES
10:45AM Worship.
9:30AM Sunday School for all ages.
Childcare is provided for ages 0-5 during all worship services.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to speak with the pastor, please call (713)464-4865 or email him at hmcpastor1@sbcglobal.net.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT
What can you expect if you decide to visit us on a Sunday morning?
Our worship is engaging, and filled with a variety of singing styles, children’s story, scripture reading, conversational call-to-worship, an open sharing & prayer time, and a sermon usually shared by our pastor, Marty Troyer (though often written in community, check out our HMC Discussion Blog). We believe that our worship is what shapes us into the image of Christ, and forms us to be faithful disciples in our lives once we leave. We also feel that we’re made stronger when guests join us for worship. So feel free to join in at whatever level you are comfortable. Here’s a sample bulletin to taste what we’re all about.
Children of all ages are welcome at HMC! We have a children’s message in each worship service, and childcare is available for children ages 0-5 in each service.
Our building is simple, reflecting our hope to find goodness in the little things of life. You won’t find anything fancy or shiny inside our sanctuary. Just a group of people thankful to be on The Journey with each other.
You are welcome to join us. Come as you are! See you Sunday at 10:45.
PARKING and Entrance
Our parking can get crowded, but if you’re creative you’ll find a spot. Feel free to park in the “circle” at the back of the lot if need be. The front door faces Wirt road, and is right next to our Peace Pole, that says in 5 languages, “For World Peace.”
INSIDE THE BUILDING
Once inside, you will walk in to a medium-width hallway, and likely be greeted by one of our church members and handed a bulletin.
The sanctuary will be straight in to your left.
Bathrooms and drinking fountain are an immediate left after you come in the front doors. Nursery and childcare space are straight and to your right.
The pastors office is immediately to your right inside the front door.
Our Pastor
Marty Troyer is the pastor of Houston Mennonite Church. Before moving to Houston in the fall of 2008, he was a youth pastor for nine years in Oregon and Kansas. Marty loves Houston, and finds himself feeling right at home here at HMC.
Marty is thrilled to be married to Hannah and to be the proud daddy to Malakai, who will be 4 in September, and Clara who was born in October 2011. The family’s best friend is their dog named Chubs. Actually, their best friends are people, but they really do like Chubs a lot. Marty grew up just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He has three siblings, three post-high school diplomas (including one from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in 2008), and 1,303 key chains.
He loves reading novels, being outside, and spending as much time as possible with family. He’s passionate about peace, social justice, and spreading grace to each person in Houston. He would love to meet you sometime!
February 23, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Hi, I am planning to visit Houston next June while I look for work as a special education teacher. I am from Evanston, an urban suburb of Chicago and have been part of a Mennonite community there for 17 years. We have hospitality apartments in our community. I was wondering if you all did? Or, can you recommend anyone who offers rooms for a fee?
Chris Evans
March 23, 2010 at 5:08 am
I am a member of the First Mennonite Church here in Indianapolis. I used to live in Houston/Pasadena and recently my step-mom passed away and her assets are under a trust. I will inherit 1/4 of the estate and need some help on this.
I would like to see if your church has someone who does probate law and who can help me. I need a representative in Houston/Pasadena as I am so far away.
If there is not a probate attorney, maybe someone knows of a reasonable and good attorney they can recommend. My phone number is below.
Many thanks,
Ms.Bryan
317.908.4561
September 16, 2010 at 9:37 am
Hello, folks!
Just thought I’d drop a quick “hiya” note. I had the pleasure of fellowshipping with y’all 5 years ago during the time when refugees from Hurricane Katrina were guesting in Houston. I remember fondly the welcome I had from your pastor at that time and the blessings I received from you as a home-church away from home.
God bless!
Rob Martin
July 26, 2011 at 8:02 am
Marty,
I enjoyed meeting you on Sunday and I enjoyed the church service and your sermon message. Keep up the good work, and I would like to have lunch with you some day.
Bill Stone
lonestone@att.net
July 28, 2011 at 9:21 am
Bill Stone, Good morning from Kansas. I enjoyed meeting you Sunday at Houston Mennonite. Thanks for joining us, and for your kind email. I would love to have coffee with you sometime when I get back. It’d be an honor to get to know you some. Stay in touch!
I hope your day is filled with joy! Peace,
Marty Troyer Pastor, Houston Mennonite Church Cell: (713)835-9436 Church: (713)464-4865 http://www.houstonmennonite.org Blogging as The Peace Pastor at blog.chron.com/thepeacepastor/
August 10, 2011 at 6:19 am
Wow how amazing.I have greatly enjoyed reading on your website.I never knew you or your church exists until 1/2 an hour ago.I have been blessed in knowing you and people like you are out there.I wish.God Bless you,your congregation and all GODS creation.Please dear Father in Heaven save us from ourselves and forgive us because alot of us just don’t know what we are doing.Living in darkness.Frightened,angry,confused.I feel so lost.Wish I were home so my children and I could attend your church.Pray for us because we live under difficult circumstances.R.L.S.
August 10, 2011 at 7:18 am
Take me off your mailing lists for all emails, please.
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August 10, 2011 at 7:18 am
Take me off your mailing lists, please.
August 10, 2011 at 7:19 am
Take me off your mailing lists, please…
September 5, 2011 at 8:33 am
Mary Jaco attended the Second Annual Jazz Concert Benefitting The Houston Committee for Youth and NonMilitary Opportunities, Inc.
I would like to thank your Peace Pastor ( I love this title) for hosting this wonderful event, and for all your work and your blog to help our youth make an educated decision about their future.
May God continue to Bless wonderul Rev. Marty Troyer and the Houston Mennonite Church. Amituofo, mj