May 16, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COLD WEATHER SHELTER ~ 2012 AUDREY ROBBINS HUMANITARIAN AWARD WINNER!!!!!
Congratulations to the all the amazing volunteers of the Cold Weather Shelter program. You are the winners of the 2012 Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Award for Volunteer Team of the Year. I wrote a nomination for the Cold Weather Shelter program this April and you all were selected to receive the award. I was just surprised at Grassroots with a visit from the staff of the Association of Community Services (ACS) along with a photographer and videographer (to document the shock on my face), balloons and cupcakes. The Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 20th from 12:00 - 2:00pm at The Meeting House in Columbia. I would love to see as many coordinators and volunteers as possible representing the wonderful work that you and your congregation volunteers do every year. Here is a link to the ACS web site if you would like to get individual tickets or a whole table. http://www.acshoco.org/
Anna Katz
http://www.facebook.com/Grassroots6700
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ Volunteers Needed!
To give our teachers a much needed break, our
summer Sunday school schedule will be modified:
Beginning June 17:
· SS for children in K – 5th grade will be at the 9 am service only
· SS for pre-school children (ages 3 – 5 years), both services
· No Sunday school for middle & high school students.
So that we are able to offer these classes over the summer, volunteers are needed.
Please consider signing up for one of the following:
· Lead the preschool group (which entails watching a video and reading a story or other simple activity afterward)
· Teach our K-5th graders (DVD curriculum; all teaching materials will be provided).
This is an easy and fun way to serve! No preparation necessary! To volunteer, please look for the sign-up sheet at the foot of the stairs that leads down to the fellowship hall or contact Beth Jaczun at beth@l-lumc.org or 410-531-5653. Thank you!
LLUMC MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER ~ ITEMS FOR SALE SUNDAY, MAY 20TH
You can still show your LLUMC connection and help with mission trips. Stop by the table in the foyer this Sunday, May 20th – these items available for sale:
Men's Long-sleeve shirt - medium - stone - $32.00
Men's Long-sleeve shirt - large - stone - $32.00
Men's Short-sleeve shirt - medium - stone - $21.00
Women's Short-sleeve shirt - medium - stone - $21.00
Aprons - stone - $15.00
Insulated grocery bags -one red and one natural - $8.00
Grocery tote bags - several green and blue and one orange - $3.00
Any questions, please contact Carole Silberhorn (carole.cc.2022@gmail.com or 443-285-1007).
SCRIPT ORDERS
Next order will be placed June 3. Remember, you can help the Church earn money and still have all your money to spend. Just pick the stores or restaurants you want to shop at, order the cards and pick them up next week. You get full value and the Church earns between 2 to 14%. If you don't have an order this time the
NEW MEMBERS
New Members will be welcomed into the LLUMC family on Sunday, June 10, 2012. New member classes will be held in the Great Room on Sunday May 20, 2012 right after the 10:30a.m service, and on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 7:00p.m. If interested, please contact the church office.
LLUMC BLOOD DRIVE ~ SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD 9AM – 3PM
Please take ONE hour out of your life to save another's. Also, please help advertise the blood drive. Bring a friend, relative or neighbor and we could DOUBLE our donors!
If you are unable to donate....recruit someone who is able. THANK YOU!
Call Susan Weyer 443-293-7364 with questions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH TRIP TO THE HEIFER GLOBAL VILLAGE
LLUMC youth who are currently in 6th – 8th grade are invited to participate in a Global Poverty Exploration Program sponsored by Heifer International. This is a 24 hour immersion program at Shepherd’s Spring in Sharpsburg, MD. Students will have the opportunity to live as though they are in a 3rd world country and examine the issues of population, resource distribution, quality of life and standard of living. This team building experience promises to be challenging, eye-opening, and heart changing. The dates of the trip are August 22-23 and the cost is $70 per participant. Please contact Beth Jaczun (beth@l-lumc.org) for more information and to register.
LOST AND FOUND
A white sweater, Girls Size 6X, was found on the LLUMC parking lot on Sunday, April 29th.
Also in the office for several weeks is a pair of reading glasses in a black case.
Please call or stop by the office if you have lost either of these items.
WOMEN OF FAITH 2012, AUGUST 17-18TH
LLUMC women are invited to join us for the Women of Faith's "Celebrate!" Conference, Aug 17th-18th at the Verizon Center. You will be blessed by motivational Bible teachers, inspirational Christian artists, and a full worship band! Tickets are just $89 which covers both Friday night and all-day Saturday. Hotel rooms at The Capital Hilton are available for Friday night at a discounted rate. Please contact Sara Hipp (sarahipp@yahoo.com) for details and ways to register. Come and have a great time with your sisters in Christ for a wonderful weekend away! Past conferences have been a great time and we hope you'll join us this year!
CHURCH OFFICE ~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Help needed on Friday mornings. Please contact Carolyn at the office 410-531-5653 if you could help get ready for Sunday mornings (fold bulletins and refill pews with prayer cards, offering envelopes etc.). Thanks to all who have been helping in many ways!
This summer, take flight at VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
Dates: July 8-12, 2012
Registration has begun!
Join us for a week of "Sky" and discover how Everything is Possible with God! Children ages 3 years - 5th grade are invited. Our journey begins Sunday, July 8 at 6 pm. The program runs from 6:00 – 8:30 pm each evening. Look for registration forms in the foyer and Sunday school area. Space is limited, so please register early. The registration deadline is June 17.
Be a part of our Flight Crew: Do you have a heart for children and a love of the Lord? You are invited to join our amazing team of volunteers for an unforgettable week. Please contact Beth Jaczun (beth@l-lumc.org) to volunteer as a crew leader or station assistant. Youth and adults are welcome!
LLUMC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Wednesdays at 6:30 AM at the Bagel Bin. All men are invited to attend. This is an opportunity for men to spend time with one another to pray, freely share their concerns and hold one another accountable as men, husbands, fathers, grandfathers, etc. trying to walk in the faith. Please contact Dave Foley at dave@l-lumc.org or 410-292-6075 if you have any questions.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
YOUTH SCHEDULE: (All middle school & high school youth are invited.)
May 20 – Sunday of Service @ LLUMC, 4-6:00pm
“Drive by Prayers”
May 27 – No UMYF (Memorial Day weekend)
June 3 – Bike Hike, 12-4pm, Bike Ride along the C&O canal path from Brunswick, MD to Harper’s Ferry, WV
June 10 – End of the Year Picnic @ Triadelphia Reservoir, 4-6pm, cookout, canoeing, recreation
To receive weekly updates regarding youth activities, please email Beth Jaczun at beth@l-lumc.org
Middle School Youth Trip to the Heifer Global Village
LLUMC youth who are currently in 6th – 8th grade are invited to participate in a Global Poverty Exploration Program sponsored by Heifer International. This is a 24 hour program at Shepherd’s Spring in Sharpsburg, MD. Students will have the opportunity to live as though they are in a 3rd world country and examine the issues of population, resource distribution, quality of life and standard of living. This team building experience promises to be challenging, eye-opening, and heart changing. The dates of the trip are August 22-23 and the cost is $70 per participant. Please contact Beth Jaczun (beth@l-lumc.org) for more information and to register.
HIGH SCHOOL MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDY ~ Tuesdays 6:30 – 800 pm
All high school youth and recent grads are welcome to join us weekly 6:30 – 8 pm for a small group study. We have started a new study called, "The Story." Filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance and redemption, we will examine the Bible's grand narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Drop-ins and friends welcome! No advanced prep or reading required.
Questions? Please contact Beth Jaczun (beth@l-lumc.org).
CHILDREN ‘S ACTIVITIES
PUPPET GROUP
Puppeteers meet in the Great Room after the 10:30 service. (Grades 4th-up). Contact Sandy Kleinberger at mack104@msn.com for more information.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Parents, please register your child for Sunday School so that we have accurate information. Sunday school classes for ages 3 years old through high school are offered during both worship services. Children and youth join the congregation in the sanctuary for the first part of worship and then are invited to Sunday school after the Children's Moment. Registration forms can be found at the foot of the stairs in the hallway outside of the Fellowship Hall.
BIBLE STUDIES
WOW (Women on Wednesday) ~ 10:00 – 11:30 am in Great Room or Fellowship Hall
Current Study – Christianity and World Religions by Adam Hamilton. This video-based small-group study explores Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. In examining these major world religions and the beliefs of their followers, The Rev. Hamilton urges us as Christians to build bridges with others so that we might grow in our faith, seek peace in our world, love our neighbor and find positive ways to share the Gospel. Contact Tracey Hoffman at 301-854-1457 or christracey@verizon.net for more information.
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Great Room. If you have any questions, please email Dave Foley at dave@l-lumc.org or call him at 410-292-6075.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ SUNDAYS ~ 9:00 am in the Great Room
Everyone is welcome! For more information, please call Ken Horne at 410/551-6115.
HIGH SCHOOL MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDY ~ Tuesdays at 6:30 – 8:00 pm
All high school youth and recent grads are welcome to join us. See “Youth Activities” for more information.
SECURITY ALERT ---
- If you unlock a door for your event, please lock it again when you leave. Thank you!
- IF YOU HAVE A KEY TO THE CHURCH OFFICE AND WILL NEED TO ENTER THE OFFICE OUTSIDE OF NORMAL HOURS (OR WHEN NO STAFF MEMBER IS PRESENT) PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
22ND ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AT POTOMAC UMC
Saturday, May 19th ~ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fundraiser for local charities for women and children.
Kids’ activities including games, moon bounce, face painting, cupcake decoration, cake walk and tattoos. Also featuring a Free John Henry Kids Concert at 10:30 am.
9908 South Glen Rd
Potomac MD 20854