Announcements Week of September 17, 2023
Weekly Announcements
Special Friend for September
Everyone likes to be remembered, cared for, and reminded they are loved, so each month we recognize special friends in our church family who need a little extra care and would love to receive your cards, calls, and visits. Our September Special Friend is Shirley Alderson. Please send her a card or note to let her know you are thinking of her. Her address is 241 Ward Road, Eden, NC 27288, and her phone number is 336-627-8948 or 336-344-3698.
Sunday Nursery
For those who may be in need of a nursery, we do have a worker available to assist you. Please ask the usher to direct you.
Safe Sanctuary
There will be a Safe Sanctuary Training session at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, September 17, (following the morning service) in the church Fellowship Hall. To serve in ministry as a volunteer with children and youth, this training is required annually. A background check and information sheet are also required for all volunteers to make sure our children will be in a safe environment.
UWF Salad Supper
The United Women of Faith will hold a Salad Supper Monday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m. the church fellowship hall. Please bring a salad or favorite dish to share. Dessert, bread, and drinks will be provided. All women of the church are invited along with friends and newcomers.
CDC Fundraiser
LUMC Child Development Center is holding a fundraiser from now until Tuesday, September 19, when all orders must be turned in. They will be selling delicious gourmet cookie dough and gourmet popcorn. There is an order form in the church secretary’s office if you would like to place an order. Money will be collected at the time of placing the order. Checks will need to be made out to: LUMC CDC.
CDC Board Meeting
The LUMC Child Development board will meet at 9:30 a.m., this Thursday, September 21, in the 3rd floor “Friendship Class.” (incorrect date in last week’s bulletin).
LUMC Family Cookout
Join us Sunday, September 24, for our annual Family Cookout. We will be ready to eat at 5:00 p.m. Bring a dessert to share, a blanket or a chair, your family & friends, and we’ll see you there!
Church Council
The Church Council will meet Monday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the 3rd floor “Friendship Class.”
A Place at the Table
Our monthly “Place at the Table” meal will resume this month! Join us on Tuesday, September 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. A main dish and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Invited a friend or neighbor to join us. ALL are Welcome!
The Quiet Center
Join Pastor Lauren each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. beginning September 27, for a 30-minute service of quiet, centering worship. Together we will seek God’s presence in the stillness, and receive God’s renewal in contemplative practice. If you long for a bit of quiet time with God (and who doesn’t?!), come and be filled.
Blessing of the Animals
Help us celebrate all of God’s beloved creatures, by bringing your pets and furry friends for a special blessing at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, at the Church of the Epiphany. Bring your dogs and cats, pets of all kinds, even stuffed animals! You can bring pictures of large animals like horses, and we will bless them as well! Please have your pet on a lead or in a carry crate or similar. For our “offering” for this service, we invite folks to bring donations of pet food or gently used blankets for our local Humane Society. Invite your pet loving neighbors to join us too!
Handbell Ringing
We are I need of an additional bell ringer for our 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning practice. Prior experience are not required. Please let our music director, Sharon Barnett know if you can join this wonderful group.
Drop-In Hours
While you are welcome to reach out to Pastor Lauren anytime via phone, email or at the church, the following drop-in hours, Thursdays from 9:00a to 12:00p, are a set aside opportunity for connection and relationship building. Hope you’ll drop by and sit a spell.
Office Hours
The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30-2:30, and Fridays 8:30-12:30 unless a holiday falls on one of these days when the office may be closed.
UMCOR
Several of you have asked how you could assist with the needs of Morocco in response to the recent earthquake there. You may donate to UMCOR by going online and accessing the link below if you would like to help. https://umcmission.org/international-disaster-response/
For your safety, our church entrance doors will be locked at 10:15 a.m.
Special Friend for September
Everyone likes to be remembered, cared for, and reminded they are loved, so each month we recognize special friends in our church family who need a little extra care and would love to receive your cards, calls, and visits. Our September Special Friend is Shirley Alderson. Please send her a card or note to let her know you are thinking of her. Her address is 241 Ward Road, Eden, NC 27288, and her phone number is 336-627-8948 or 336-344-3698.
Sunday Nursery
For those who may be in need of a nursery, we do have a worker available to assist you. Please ask the usher to direct you.
Safe Sanctuary
There will be a Safe Sanctuary Training session at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, September 17, (following the morning service) in the church Fellowship Hall. To serve in ministry as a volunteer with children and youth, this training is required annually. A background check and information sheet are also required for all volunteers to make sure our children will be in a safe environment.
UWF Salad Supper
The United Women of Faith will hold a Salad Supper Monday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m. the church fellowship hall. Please bring a salad or favorite dish to share. Dessert, bread, and drinks will be provided. All women of the church are invited along with friends and newcomers.
CDC Fundraiser
LUMC Child Development Center is holding a fundraiser from now until Tuesday, September 19, when all orders must be turned in. They will be selling delicious gourmet cookie dough and gourmet popcorn. There is an order form in the church secretary’s office if you would like to place an order. Money will be collected at the time of placing the order. Checks will need to be made out to: LUMC CDC.
CDC Board Meeting
The LUMC Child Development board will meet at 9:30 a.m., this Thursday, September 21, in the 3rd floor “Friendship Class.” (incorrect date in last week’s bulletin).
LUMC Family Cookout
Join us Sunday, September 24, for our annual Family Cookout. We will be ready to eat at 5:00 p.m. Bring a dessert to share, a blanket or a chair, your family & friends, and we’ll see you there!
Church Council
The Church Council will meet Monday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the 3rd floor “Friendship Class.”
A Place at the Table
Our monthly “Place at the Table” meal will resume this month! Join us on Tuesday, September 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. A main dish and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Invited a friend or neighbor to join us. ALL are Welcome!
The Quiet Center
Join Pastor Lauren each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. beginning September 27, for a 30-minute service of quiet, centering worship. Together we will seek God’s presence in the stillness, and receive God’s renewal in contemplative practice. If you long for a bit of quiet time with God (and who doesn’t?!), come and be filled.
Blessing of the Animals
Help us celebrate all of God’s beloved creatures, by bringing your pets and furry friends for a special blessing at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, at the Church of the Epiphany. Bring your dogs and cats, pets of all kinds, even stuffed animals! You can bring pictures of large animals like horses, and we will bless them as well! Please have your pet on a lead or in a carry crate or similar. For our “offering” for this service, we invite folks to bring donations of pet food or gently used blankets for our local Humane Society. Invite your pet loving neighbors to join us too!
Handbell Ringing
We are I need of an additional bell ringer for our 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning practice. Prior experience are not required. Please let our music director, Sharon Barnett know if you can join this wonderful group.
Drop-In Hours
While you are welcome to reach out to Pastor Lauren anytime via phone, email or at the church, the following drop-in hours, Thursdays from 9:00a to 12:00p, are a set aside opportunity for connection and relationship building. Hope you’ll drop by and sit a spell.
Office Hours
The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30-2:30, and Fridays 8:30-12:30 unless a holiday falls on one of these days when the office may be closed.
UMCOR
Several of you have asked how you could assist with the needs of Morocco in response to the recent earthquake there. You may donate to UMCOR by going online and accessing the link below if you would like to help. https://umcmission.org/international-disaster-response/
For your safety, our church entrance doors will be locked at 10:15 a.m.