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Merry Christmas from Pastor Gary
Posted by: | CommentsDear Lauderdale United Methodist Church Family & Friends,
A cartoon from a few years ago showed a woman saying to her husband, “Good grief, Henry. Here’s Christmas at our throats again!”
Amid the preparations for Christmas each year, there always seem to be a few voices like hers, proclaiming a “Bah, humbug!” on the whole business. And if the truth be known, some of us may feel less than excited about Christmas ourselves. The expense, the crowds, the overindulgence, the hurried schedules and all the other trappings of modern Christmas celebrations are enough to make all of us to have a Scrooge look at the season.
In the face of the humbug state of affairs, it is helpful to remember that God did not send Jesus to be “at our throats,” but to be “in our hearts.” The difference between those two concepts defines the gap between gloom and glory. There’s a reason we call the gospel good news. As John so aptly put it, “For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him” (3:17).
Jesus is God’s gift to our world — and to our hearts. When Jesus resides within, whether we enjoy or merely tolerate the flurry of seasonal preparations, Christmas itself is a grand opportunity to say thank you to God for the gift of the Son.
My Prayer for you is that you and your family have a Blessed Christmas and remember to let Christ be the center of your life.
In God’s peace & Merry Christmas,
Gary
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Fall Festival
Posted by: | CommentsHello Everyone!!
I wanted to give you some details about our Fall Festival that is going to be next Saturday, October 29 beginning at 5:00 pm.�
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Youth Retreat July 8-July 10th
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HELLO PARENTS AND YOUTH,
RE: YOUTH RETREAT, JULY 8TH – JULY 10TH
WE WILL BE MEETING AT LUMC FRIDAY, JULY 8TH AT 9:00AM. WE WILL SPEND THE DAY WORKING AT CHURCH MEMBERS HOMES AND ALSO AT THE CHURCH PLAYGROUND. Then, AT 5PM BEGINS THE YOUTH RETREAT. YOUTH WILL BE STAYING AT THE SIMMONS’ HOMES @ DALEWOOD. YOUTH WILL COME TO CHURCH TOGETHER ON JULY 10TH AND DEPART FOR HOME FOLLOWING THE 10:45 AM SERVICE THAT DAY. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR YOUR YOUTH TO ATTEND.
THINGS NEED FOR YOUTH RETREAT
1.) BIBLE
2.) SLEEPING BAG/ PILLOW ; AIR MATTRESS (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
3.) TOWELS, WASHCLOTHS, BEACH TOWEL
4.) SHAMPOO, TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSH, SOAP ETC…
5.) SETS OF CLOTHES & PAJAMAS (CHURCH CLOTHES FOR SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP)
6.) MODEST BATHING SUIT AND COVER UP IF NEEDED!!!
7.) 12 PACK OF DRINKS (THAT WILL BE SHARED)
8.) FAVORITE SNACKS
9.)CASUAL CAMP CLOTHES (NO SHORT SHORTS OR LOW CUT TANK TOPS), TENNIS SHOES, FLIP FLOPS,
10.) SUNSCREEN, INSECT REPELLANT, HAT/SUNGLASSES
11.) FLASHLIGHT
12.) GOOD ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!!!!
LEAVING RETREAT POLICY:
IF CHILD NEEDS TO LEAVE OR BE PICKED UP EARLY, PLEASE BRING A NOTE FROM PARENT.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US BY PHONE.
THANKS,
BEN AND HEATHER JONES
DUSTY AND ASHLEY SIMMONS
PHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER
ASHLEY SIMMONS: 601-917-7266
HEATHER JONES: 601-480-3253
BEN JONES: 601-480-6655
DUSTY SIMMONS: 601-513-0410
RICKY & BEVERLY SIMMONS HOME: 601-632-1247
DUSTY & ASHLEY SIMMONS HOME: 601-637-0020
CELL PHONES CAN BE BROUGHT, BUT MUST REMAIN WITH ADULT FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
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Feed By Faith
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Lauderdale United Methodist Youth Group will be hosting lunch for the Feed By Faith Ministry on Good Friday, April 21, 2010. Location: 4000 5th Street. Youth need to be there at 10:30am.
Today the Youth teamed with “Feed By Faith” and Feed 200+ (Adults and Children)
Special Thanks to the following youth:
Andrew Rhaly, Austin Randall, Katie Rhaly, Alex Rooney, Logan Runyon, Ashley Rhaly, Jake Gregory, Haley Randall, Kalan Mason
For more information on the Feed By Faith Ministry, please visit their website: www.FeedByFaith.org
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Easter Schedule of Events
Posted by: | CommentsJust a reminder of the events that will be held at the church through Easter Sunday:
Tonight : Maundy Thursday Come and Go Communion 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday Night: Movie The Passion at 6:30 pm
Saturday: Decorate the Cross 8:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt, Dedication of Gym, Lunch – beginning at 10:00 am
Bring cupcakes and/or individually wrapped cookies (for Bunny Hop)
Sunday: Early Service 8:00 am, followed by light breakfast, bring fruit, casseroles, or sweet rolls
Sunday School 9:45 am
Adult Cantata 10:45 am service
No Evening Services
