Lago Vista United Methodist Church

Faith in Action

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

 

The Lago Vista United Methodist Fellowship was initiated in October of 2007. The first requirement for establishing a named fellowship with the United Methodist Church is to certify that there is potential to grow to 150 members to become a chartered church. 92 people showed up for that first discovery meeting. After some preliminary work by some key people the fellowship held its first Sunday service on December 9, 2007 and 108 people attended. We reached that magic mark of 150 members in May of 2008. On June 15, 2008 Pastor Richard Selke proclaimed that we are now a Church. As our attendance and membership continue to grow we are full of plans for new worship facilities, new ministries and new discipleship opportunities.   On June 15th, 2008, Pastor Richard Selke joined us as our first permanent pastor. He and his wife Susan were warmly welcomed.     Richard and his wife, Susan, have four adult children and two son-in-laws: Allison (who is married to David,) Clay, Erin, and Lindsay (who is married to Jehan.).   Richard Selke is a native of Houston, Texas. He comes to us from Dripping Springs United Methodist Church.  Prior to joining Dripping Springs UMC, Richard served as Pastor of Los Fresnos United Methodist Church.  Prior to that, Richard served as Director of Singles Ministries at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston.     Before pursuing his theological training, Richard practiced commercial real estate law. Richard is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary and the University of Texas Law School at Austin.   Our Organizing Pastor     Pastor Rick and Sharon Waters   Pastor Rick Waters volunteered to come out of retirement to help us form our new church. He was loaded with energy and passion for building our new church community. Through his tireless efforts, inspiring leadership and exemplary Christian service we are becoming the church we all knew we should be. Sharon Waters complements her husband’s zeal with a servant’s heart full of love and compassion. Pastor Rick turned over the pastorship on June 15, 2008 to Pastor Richard Selke. He and Sharon will continue as members of the new church. We know God will continue working through these two in our fellowship.

Lago Vista United Methodist Church, PO Box 4059, Lago Vista, TX 78645,

Phone 512-267-3636