November 18, 2009
THE DAY WITH THE BISHOP ~ Today, November 18 at LLUMC
District Clergy Session ~ 9 am – 1 pm
District Laity Session ~ 7 – 8:30 pm
LLUMC Church members are invited to worship with
Bishop Schol tonight during this Laity Session.
CHURCH MEETINGS
§ SPRC [Church Office] – Monday, November 23 at 7:00 pm
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WWW EMAIL TODAY
We are using a different email list today. If you do not want to receive the WWW on this email, please let the office know [sue@l-lumc.org]. We are upgrading our computers and have used a different source for sending the WWW this week. Thank you – the office staff.
CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS TAKING PLACE
The Trustees have initiated some repairs to our building and grounds. Great Room and Foyer rugs have been cleaned and the Sanctuary Rugs will be replaced. Downstairs floors will be stripped, cleaned and waxed. Parts of the inside and outside of the building are being painted. Cement work should be finished by the end of this week. All of these improvements should be complete by Advent. In the meantime, please use caution when entering the building or using different areas in the church. Thank you, Trustees.
SANDTOWN HABITAT HOUSE DEDICATION THIS SATURDAY ~ Saturday, Nov. 21
The habitat house that LLUMC has been diligently working on since April at 1341 North Fulton Avenue in Baltimore is now completed and will be dedicated on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Please join us as we present the new homeowner, Duane Harris, with the keys to his new house, a bible and a few welcoming words! We will be joined by his parents, both ministers at local Baltimore congregations, the dedicated Habitat Crews from Glen Mar and Bethany United Methodist Churches, and the staff of Sandtown Habitat for Humanity. Anyone wishing to share in the dedication should meet at the LLUMC parking lot at 12:30 pm to carpool down to the house together. After the dedication, several of us will be continuing on to Mount Vernon Place UMC to help prepare and serve the dinner at Carpenter’s Kitchen. Please also consider joining us for that activity since it will probably be a couple of months before we begin anew on our next Habitat house. Thank you LLUMC for your continued support of our Sandtown Habitat Work!
Building on Faith, Eric & Mike.
CARPENTER’S KITCHEN ~ Saturday, Nov. 21 – 2 pm – Servers & Brownies Needed
Meet in the LLUMC church parking lot at 2 pm, carpool to Baltimore, and join other Christians in serving dinner to 250 guests at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church in downtown Baltimore. Bring Brownies (no nuts or icing please) for our guests. Please leave them in the kitchen by 1:30 pm on Saturday with a tag for Carpenter’s.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE AT LLUMC ~ Sunday, November 22 – 7:00 pm
We are hosting the annual Community service with Mt. Zion UMC of Highland, Emanuel UMC of Scaggsville, and Hopkins UMC. Rev. Sandra will be giving the Thanksgiving message. Please come and share with your neighbors. Anyone wishing to help with Hospitality, please contact the church office.
WOW BEGINS “A CHRISTMAS CAROL BIBLE STUDY” ~ Wed., Dec. 2 – 10 –11:30 am
Join us in the Great Room for a study focusing on four classic segments from Charles Dickens’
A Christmas Carol, with relevant scripture, using them as modern parables on the teachings of Jesus. The four sessions contain important lessons from selfishness, regret, repentance, and salvation. Please join us. Questions? Contact the church office.
New
ADVENT WORKSHOP ~ Wednesday, December 2 – 6:15 – 8:30 pm
Join the LLUMC family in preparing our Sanctuary and building for the Advent Season. Bring a dish to share for the Potluck Dinner in the Great Room. A short Prayer Service will follow in the Sanctuary. Then children and youth will go to the Fellowship Hall for a craft workshop. Adults and youth will decorate the building, Hanging the Greens. All will then adjourn to the Fellowship Hall for Advent Wreath Making.
New
MARRIAGE RETREAT WEEKEND ~ Love Story – February 5-7
Mark your calendar now and plan to join other couples at the Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City, MD. Early registration fee is $249 per couple and due by December 21. For more information, please email MarriageEnrichement@comcast.net .
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Sunday, November 22
Scripture Lessons: 2 Samuel 23: 1-7
John 18: 33-37
Message: Rev. Bryant M. Oskvig
9:00 am Worship Service
§ Children’s & Youth Sunday School
§ Adult Sunday School [FHall]
10:30 am Worship Service
§ Children’s & Youth Sunday School
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ACTIVITIES
11:45 am Venture Scouts [Fellowship Hall]
1:30 – 5:00 pm Open Korean Baptist Church [Choir Rm & Sanctuary]
3:00 – 5:00 pm AA [Fellowship Hall]
7:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service
No UMYF tonight
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Wednesday – Wednesday Calendar
WEDNESDAY, November 18
Baltimore-Washington Conf. Laity Mtg.
[1/2 Great Rm] 7:00 – 7:30 pm
[Sanctuary] 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Women’s Evening Study [1/2 Great Rm] 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Open Korean Baptist Church [CRm] 7:00 – 9:00 pm
THURSDAY, November 19
Children’s Choir 5:00 pm
Children’s Bells 5:30 pm
Bells 6:30 pm
Choir 7:30 pm,
FRIDAY, November 20
Girl Scout Troop #1606 [Pre-K] 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Youth Retreat to West River 6:30 pm
Scrapbooking [Great Rm] 7:00 – 11:00 pm
AA [FHall] 8:30 pm
SATURDAY, November 21
Habitat House Dedication [meet at church] 12:30 pm
Open Korean Baptist Church [Pre-K] 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Carpenter’s Kitchen 3:00 pm
10 Great Dates [Great Rm] 6:30 – 7:30 pm
AA [FHall] 8:00 – 9:00 pm
SUNDAY, November 22 See above
MONDAY, November 23
Carpet Replacement in Sanctuary
Pastor’s Time 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Prayer Group [Prayer Rm] 6:00 pm
SPRC [Church Office] 7:00 pm
TUESDAY, November 24
Carpet Replacement in Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, November 25
Carpet Replacement in Sanctuary
Open Korean Baptist Church [CRm] 7:00 – 9:00 pm
ACTIVITIES
SCRAPBOOKING
Bring joy to your family and friends. There are many ways to make a quick and easy Christmas card or holiday gift for someone special. Please RSVP to Meg in the church office (410-531-5653).
- Evening Crop ~ Friday, Nov. 20 – 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
- Morning Crop ~ Tuesday, Dec. 1 – 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Evening Crop ~ Friday, Dec. 11 – 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Opportunity to Share
GIVING TREE ~ Gift Tags Still Available
There are a few more tags on our Giving Tree. These gifts are for Grassroots, Heart's Place, and Congregations Concerned for the Homeless. Please record your tag number on the clipboards provided on the front pews. Include the tag number you selected, your name and phone number. Please fill this information out when you take a tag so that we have a way to track the gifts as they come back in. Return your gift [with tag number attached] to the sanctuary by Sunday, Dec. 6. Any questions, please contact the church office. Thank you!
10 GREAT DATES TO ENERGIZE YOUR MARRIAGE ~ Continues Saturday, Nov. 21
Join us for the next Saturday “date” – an exclusive time to be with your “Honey.” Couples meet in the Great Room for a short video and discussion, then go out on their own and focus their conversation on that week’s topic. Questions? Email MarriageEnrichment@comcast.net to sign up or for more information.
CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ~ Tickets are on Sale
Stop by the Breakfast with Santa (Saturday, Dec. 5) ticket table in the church foyer on Sunday. This is a popular event that sells out fast. $8 event fee includes family-style breakfast, activities, singing, and a visit with Santa! Tickets are also available in the church office.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
- November 20 – 22 ~ Youth Retreat for all middle school and high school youth.
- November 22 – No evening UMYF
- November 29 – No UMYF – Happy Thanksgiving
- December 6 – UMYF at Church – Join us for dinner and discussion from 6 to 8 pm.
- December 13 – UMYF at Church – Join us for dinner and discussion from 6 to 8 pm.
- December 20 – UMYF Christmas Party – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- ROCK 2010 – This is an amazing youth conference in Ocean City, MD, hosted by the Baltimore-Washington UMC conference. The dates are January 22-24, 2010. The cost is $100 per person and includes registration fee, 2 nights hotel lodging and meals. The deadline has passed, but those still interested should contact Beth for a waiting list.
High School Students
SIGN UP NOW TO PARTICIPATE in the 2010 ASP MISSION TRIP!
Our team will travel to Central Appalachia for a week of home repair, July 24-31, 2010. All students currently enrolled in high school are eligible to participate. There are a limited number of openings – to confirm a spot on the team, please submit a volunteer form and $100 deposit to Beth Jaczun or drop it by the church office. Look for volunteer forms in the church foyer or email Beth at beth@l-lumc.org. All orders are due this Sunday, November 22.
INFORMATION STATION
ASP MISSION TRIP PASTA SALE ~ thru Sunday, November 22
LLUMC Youth will be selling "fun pasta" through November 22nd to raise money for the 2010 ASP High School Mission Trip. This "fun pasta" comes in a variety of shapes and themes including cat lovers, dog lovers, music, sports, collegiate logos/mascots, and holidays. Delivery is expected before December 20th, so please consider this unique pasta for stocking stuffers and Christmas gifts. If you are interested in ordering some fun pasta, please stop by our table before or after the 9:00 am or 10:30 am service on Sunday. You can also ask one of our LLUMC High School Youth members.
SCRIP Gift Cards for the Holidays
Scrip gift cards may be ordered each Sunday in November and Sundays, December 6th and 13th. We are featuring Lands End cards which give LLUMC a 17% commission, but all of the cards on our order form are available as well as many more you can see on the Retailer List available in the Narthex and at www.glscrip.com. Additional sources not on our order form can be written in. Questions? Contact the church office.
Fun Christmas Gift ~ Plus HELP HILLTOP!
Purchase KidStuff Coupon Book(s)
The valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books are now available through Hilltop Child Care Center. The cost of the book is only $25. and Hilltop earns $12.50 - a 50% profit on each book we sell! Also, you can earn one free book for every 5 books you buy (or sell.) Use just a few coupons and save more than the cost of the book. For example: Weis Food Store ($20.), Greene Turtle, Pizza Hut, Kohl’s, Borders, Dick’s Sporting Goods (up to $50.), Macy’s and more!!! Call Hilltop 443-535-8505, stop by Hilltop, or see Gerry in the Sunday Nursery room. Save Money and help Hilltop too!
Please Remember over the Holiday Season
THE CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF HOWARD COUNTY [formerly known as the Thrift Shop]
They provide aid and support to the residents of this county who are in need of help with heating bills, medical care, clothing and food for those who have fallen on hard times. This has been their mission for over 40 years. They need your prayers, time and money to continue their work during these difficult times. Thank you for your help – Jackie.
TABLES of 8 ~ 4 Monthly Dinners Returning in January!
Join other LLUMC members at rotating dinner gatherings at various homes on January 9, February 20, March 13 and April 24. Each meal starts at 7:00 pm in a church member’s home with eight individuals (typically 4 couples or a combination of couples and singles) for a time of food and fellowship. The “tables” will rotate each month, so that you get to share time with different people. If you are interested in participating and/or hosting, please contact the church office.
Don’t forget to bring your paper, magazines, and junk mail to put in our recycle bin in the church parking lot!
SAVE THE DATES:
· Dec. 2: Advent Fair [6:15 – 8:30 pm]
· Dec. 5: Breakfast with Santa
· Dec. 13: Children’s Christmas Pageant [9 am & 10:30 am Services]
Christmas Cantata [7:00 pm]
· Jan. 9: Tables of 8
· Feb. 5-7: Marriage Retreat Weekend ~ Love Story
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PAINTING GOD
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Reading for the day: 1 Corinthians 2: 6-16
Prayer: Perfect Father, you reveal yourself to us through your word. Help us to see you more clearly as we read it and live by its wisdom. Amen.
Prayer Focus: Artists
See more at http://www.upperroom.org/Devotional/
PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER
We Praise God for our Joys!
· Karen – a healthy pregnancy & baby
· Cindy – recovered and back to work
· New Members – Jennifer & Tim Voige and sons Toby & Max
· Charlotte grandson, Christopher – is now walking
· Habitat Work Group will celebrate this Saturday the dedication of a house for Duane.
Healing, Strength, & Comfort Prayers for our Sick, their families, friends and care givers, God’s guidance for the doctors, nurses and other professionals responsible for their care and treatment.
Comfort & Care for Families of those who are Terminally Ill or in Hospice Care.
Peace & Comfort for those who have lost a Loved One.
We ask God’s Spirit of Guidance and Sustenance.
Additional Prayers:
· Youth Retreat this Weekend
· Pray for all those in financial difficulty – lost jobs, homeless, and homes in foreclosure.
· Those suffering mental & physical illness.
· Prayers for peace, comfort, and healing for all those in extended care, assisted living, rehabilitation, and nursing homes.
· The safe return of the troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Continuing prayers
** for the leaders of our nation and all nations
** Nations of the World – tolerance & understanding
** Victims of famine, flood, earthquake and storms
** Victims of civil war and genocide
Yellow Ribbon Prayers:
Pray for our soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines who are serving in harms way.
*Denotes new prayer requests
For prayer requests please list your name as well as the person you are requesting prayer for – this will make it easier to update information. Please keep us informed of the person’s progress.
