LUMC to host Special Guest Speaker Barry Beach on April 29

04/27/2012

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On April 29, 2012 the LUMC will be observing Native American Sunday with a special offering and a special guest speaker, Barry Beach. 

If the name sounds familiar it's because Beach was featured heavily in the news at the end of 2011 and early 2012 when he was released from prison after 29 years when new evidence surfaced in his case. He was released from prison pending a new trial. 

Beach is Cherokee from North Carolina and Sioux from Montana, but he was raised on the Fort Peck Reservation here in Montana. He says his native spirituality and his faith in God have seen him through all of this and he now wants to share his story with others of coming to Christ. 

It's a Sunday not to be missed, we hope to see you there! 
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Confirmation Sunday

04/13/2012

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After a year long effort and 18-weeks of classes, the time for the 2012 Confirmation Class to be officially confirmed into the church has arrived. 

The Confirmation Service will be included in Worship on Sunday, April 15, 2012. We hope you will join us as twelve of our youth confirm their faith and officially join the Laurel United Methodist Church. 

This is such a special time and we are so proud of each of these young ladies and gentlemen. Congratulations to the 2012 Confirmation Class! 
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Announcements ~ Scripture Picks for 12/19/10

12/19/2010

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December 19th marks the fourth Sunday in Advent. Our reading/scripture pick from today's Worship Service was: 

      For a child has been born for us, a Son given to us; 
      authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named wonderful counselor, 
     mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 
     His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace 
     for the throne of David and his kingdom. 
     He will establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness
     from this time onward and forevermore. 
     The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will do this. 
                  -Isaiah 9:6-7

As you light the fourth candle: 

      We light this candle as a symbol of the Prince of Peace. 
      May the visitation of your Holy Spirit, O God, 
      make us ready for the coming of Jesus, our hope and joy...
      O come, O come Emmanuel
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Announcements: 
  • Reminder: Tonight we will gather at the church for Christmas Caroling at 4:45 p.m. to carpool. A chili dinner will follow. Most of the caroling will take place indoors, as we will go to the nursing home and other assisted living facilities. All are welcome! 
  • The youth will be having a white elephant gift exchange this evening following caroling and dinner. 
  • Poinsettias - This year we are inviting members of the congregation to bring a poinsettia to church for the holiday between 12/19 and 12/24. If anyone would like to have theirs shared as a memorial or in honor of anyone, please contact the office by Wednesday, so we can put it in the Christmas Eve bulletin. 
  • There will be NO Sunday School on December 26, 2010.
  • Christmas Eve Worship Service will be at 7:00 p.m. 
  • Our church family was shook with the death of the infant granddaughter/daughter/niece of long-standing members of our church. Please keep this family in your prayers.
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Selected Readings from Sunday, December 19, 2010 Worship Service: 

            Micah 5:2-5a
            Luke 1:26-38
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Selected Readings and Announcements from November 21st Service

11/21/2010

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Even with the C-O-L-D weather and terrible roads, the pews were not left to fend for themselves. It was wonderful to see everyone in church today; especially since we were gifted with a baptism and a new member during Worship. We'd like to extend a special welcome the Fischer family, and thank you for allowing us to be your church family!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
REMINDER: The Community Thanksgiving Worship Service is this evening, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. Don't forget, all are welcome to lend their voices to the choir. If you'd like to do so, please arrive at 5:00 p.m. for practice. 

**THERE WILL BE NO YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT OR NEXT SUNDAY**

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner is being held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church this year from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Wendy announced that they have all necessary items to pull the meal together!

The next Sunday School rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday, 12/1/10 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Dress Rehearsal will be on Saturday, 12/11/10 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We will serve the kids lunch. 

**The UMW Christmas Tea has been cancelled until further notice**

Next week marks the beginning of Advent. The Sunday School kids will be receiving Advent wreaths and corresponding booklets to help bring the season into your home. 

Hanging of the Greens is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 9:30 - 12:00 p.m. Family Ministries will have activities available for the younger kids to do while the parents are decorating - so bring out the whole family and enjoy this time of fellowship as we bring the beauty of the Christmas season into our church. Lunch will be served afterwards. 
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The selected readings from the November 21, 2010 Worship Service were:


                    Luke 6:27-38
                    Luke 9:18-27

If you don't always take the time to look up the verses - this week I would. These particular verses will give you lots to think about. 
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Community Thanksgiving Worship Service to be held at LUMC

11/19/2010

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This year LUMC will be hosting the Community Thanksgiving Worship Service on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. 

Do you enjoy singing? Perhaps you've been wanting to lend your voice to the choir, but haven't wanted to get up that extra hour early to attend practice on Sunday mornings? Well, then here's your chance! If you arrive to the church at 5:00 p.m. on the 21st, then you can practice with the choir and sing with them during the service. 
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