Announcements

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THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my husband, Vincent Gagliano, by his wife, Shirley Gagliano.

 

THE ROSEBUD on the altar is given to the glory of God and in celebration of the birth of Josephine Grace Dethloff. Josephine was born on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 and is the daughter of John & Nora Edwards Dethloff and the granddaughter of Dan & Becky Edwards. Congratulations!!

 

TODAY IS RALLY DAY! We’re kicking off the opportunities for Christian Education and Spiritual Formation being offered in the upcoming year.  We’ll consecrate our teachers and leaders during the 9am and 11am worship services, and we’ll gather in Wesley Hall at 10am for light refreshments, fellowship, and to continue our celebration which will include cheering for ‘our’ kids as they move on to new Sunday School classes.  All are invited to join us not only for the Rally Day celebration, but also in Sunday School Classes, Bible studies and other formation & support groups—if you need help deciding, talk to Joe, Jeff or Lara.  The Rally Day celebration continues this evening at 5pm with the LUMC Summer Picnic! (See separate announcement for more details).

 

A CHURCH WIDE SUMMER PICNIC will be held TODAY, Sunday, August 29th beginning at 5pm at the Charlie Mackey Park (Rt. 219 North to Maxwelton, Across from Clifton Presbyterian Church).  The park has swings, a covered eating area, and restrooms – please bring your own lawn chair.  There is a giant field where we’ll play games and jump on the jolly jump.  The United Methodist Women and the United Methodist Men are sponsoring the picnic and will provide drinks, meat and place ware.  Please bring a dish to share and come and enjoy an evening of fellowship, fun and GREAT food with your church family!

 

WELCOME, CHILDREN OF THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL CHOIR! We are so pleased to have very special guests with us during all three worship services this weekend.  We thank the children and their leaders for being with us as they share their music, their faith, and their love.

 

CHILDREN’S SABBATH MONTH: This year, we’re doing something a little different.  Instead of setting aside one Sunday to celebrate the Children’s Sabbath as we normally do, we are going to be celebrating the Children’s Sabbath in small ways each Sunday through October 3^rd.  Enhancing the worship space is a beautiful and colorful banner created by Judy Jones---thank you, Judy!!!  Our special Children’s Sabbath offering will be the love offering that we collect today for the World Help Organization.  Our special Children’s Sabbath mission project will continue to be the collection of school supplies & back packs through the month of September.  Children will be involved in each upcoming worship service in special ways.  Our children and the children of the world are important to us all year long—the Children’s Sabbath month of Sundays simply gives us a time to intentionally lift them up.

 

WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS! Today, in addition to lifting up the class and group leaders for the upcoming year, we also want to thank those who have served over the past year! Jessie Cochran-Vacation Bible School; Dr. Joe Geiger-Choir Sunday School Class; Pat Cochran-UMYF Leader; Tina Campbell—Children’s Church Coordinator & UMYF Leader; Meredith Donnelly-UMYF Leader; Tammy Shifflett—Middle School Sunday School Class;  and Kirsten Lafollette—Companions In Christ Study all served over the past year(s) and we are so grateful to them and we look forward to seeing where God will lead them now in their service and ministry.  In addition, some short-term ministries arose throughout the past year and we would like to thank those leaders for making them possible: Jessica Fauber & Sue Knepp—Beautiful in God’s Eyes; and Stephanie Scoates, Betsy Moyers, Kelli Stewart and Lara Edwards—The Way of the Child.  Short-term programs offer amazing possibilities and we hope that more of them will be offered through the coming year.

 

THANKS SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS:  It is the tradition in LUMC to give our school-year Sunday School teachers a time of respite in the summer so that they can rest and re-fill their spiritual wells.  So, over the summer months, we rely upon weekly volunteers to keep our youth and children’s classes going strong.  Several persons helped over the last 3 months, and we are so grateful to you! Teaching the Middle School & High School combined class were:  Andrea Smart, Donna Ramsey, Julie Riggleman, Emily & Bob Haas & Diana Godbey.  Teaching the combined children’s classes were: Jenny McClung, Brenda McClung, Stephanie Scoates, Kim Kowalkowski, Judi Kenaston, Alecia Ramsey, Claudia Harris, Cara Crookshanks & Lara Edwards. 

 

THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FALL 2010 have been organized!  A sign-up sheet is included in today’s bulletin.  Look over the list of offerings, decide where you would like to become involved, fill in the sign up sheet and drop it in the offering plate today, call the church office at 304-645-2727, or e-mail us at info@lwbumc.com. 

 

BETH MOORE CLASS UPDATED INFO:  If you plan on taking the Beth Moore Bible Study Class, please note that the start date has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 14^th.  The class will be held from 9:30am-11:30am on Tuesday mornings.  If you plan to take the class, please be sure to fill out the sign up sheet (located in today’s bulletin) and turn it in so that we may order the proper amount of materials.  Looking forward to journeying through the Psalms of Ascent with you!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:   Wellspring of Greenbrier, Inc is seeking personable, cheerful and friendly greeters for the Welcome Station at the Wellspring Center, Rupert, WV.   Afternoon shifts are from 1-4 pm, Tuesday through Thursday on a regular weekly basis. Orientation and training are available and required. For more info, please call Scarlett Kellerman at (304) 392-2095, 9am-4pm. Tuesday through Thursday.

 

WELLSPRING OF GREENBRIER SENDS A HEARTFELT THANKS to all the volunteers who have so willingly assisted with the “pick up and ready to eat” program at Wellspring this summer. This is a new way to keep hungry people stretch their food budget. At this time, Wellspring is distributing approximately 60 servings per week. If you are willing to help with this humanitarian assistance program,   please see Diana Godbey or call Scarlett at (304) 392-2095. New recipes can be found on the table outside the office.

 

HOLY SMOKE CHILI COOKOFF!! We would be honored if a team or several teams of United Methodist Men would represent us at a Celebration of Missions Event. The event takes place on Saturday, October 16^th at Jordan Chapel UMC, Canvas. Each team will consist of two men cooking but others can help set up and serve samples. Everyone is invited…there will be special music, pumpkin carving, a rock climbing wall and more. If you are interested please contact Troy Holbrook at 304-497-2966.

 

THE MISSION IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD (PROJECT: YOUTH HOUSE) will continue working this Thursday, September 2^nd from 4pm-8:30pm.  Come anytime after 4pm.  Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes.  We’ll share a meal together around 6pm.  We’re making great progress and we would love to have your help in creating this special place for our youth!

 

SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION:  Please bring any of the following items: bookbags, pencils, pens, packs of paper, spiral notebooks, 3-ring binders, zippered binders, glue, crayons, and scissors to be given to children who need them throughout the upcoming school year. There is a special need for backpacks. The supplies will be distributed by the Communities In Schools of Greenbrier County organization which is directed by Emily Haas, a member of the LUMC family.  

 

CALLING ALL WOMEN!  There are six different United Methodist Women circles (small groups) here at LUMC, and we’d love for each and every woman in the church family to be involved!  Some groups meet during the daytime and others in the evening. If you would like more information or help deciding which circle may be right for you, please see Diana Godbey, President of the United Methodist Women, or call the church office at 304-645-2727.  You are warmly invited to take part in a group where you’ll enjoy service, fellowship and learning.  

THE SEPTEMBER TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, September 7^th at 7:00pm here in the sanctuary.  All are invited to gather for this time of sung, spoken and silent prayer that includes Holy Communion and an opportunity to be anointed with oil for healing.  A nursery is provided.

 

UMYF NEWS: The Youth will have their first formal meeting from 6:00-7:30 Sunday, September 19. We do need the Youth to help with the Block party on September 12, however! If all Middle School and Senior High Youth could meet at 2:00, plan to stay for the Block Party (helping to run games, do face painting, etc.) and help us tear down from the Block Party.