September 1, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOCAL EMERGENCY NEEDS:
· FOOD DRIVE FOR KIDS AT GRASSROOTS ~ Sunday, September 5
Grassroots is in need of breakfast foods and snacks for kids returning to school.
Please bring the following items to the narthex and they will be delivered each week:
Breakfast Cereals [Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes, Captain Crunch &
Oatmeal, all flavors]
Snack Foods in individual serving packets [Chips, Pudding, Fruit Cups, and Granola
Bars, Cookies]
Questions? Please contact the church office. Last weeks donations have been delivered.
Supplies needed ~ last Sunday, Sept. 5, to help:
QUALITY OF LIFE RETREATS
Linden-Linthicum UMC will be participating in the Sept. 9-12 Quality of Life Retreats at Manidokan Camp in Western Maryland. We are in need of Homemade Goodies (Cookies, Brownies, Cakes), Snack-Packs of Crackers (cheese/peanut butter), pretzels/chips, trail bars, trail mix, dried fruit, juices (apple, orange, cranberry, grape, blends), and fresh fruit. Sign-up sheet are provided in the lobby. Please provide the above items in individual packs. THANKS!!
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LLUMC OFFICE HELP NEEDED NEXT WEEK, Thursday or Friday, September 9 or 10
The office staff needs a volunteer to finalize the bulletin on Thursday or Friday, to print and then fold it. If you have knowledge of Publisher Software and can help, please contact Sue in the church office. Training available tomorrow or next Tuesday. Thank you.
SCRIP GIFT CARDS ON SALE ~ Sunday, September 5
Fall is coming! New babies are being born. Kids are going back to school. Older children are leaving for college. Some of us need new wardrobes. All are occasions to use or give gift cards, and each card you buy through SCRIP provides a commission to help support LLUMC, while you receive full face value. To date, LLUMC has earned over $6,000 in commissions. See Don in the Narthex before and after services.
TOGETHER IN MINISTRY SUNDAY ~ September 12
Join us to kick off our program year, as we fellowship and share all that we do. Committee and group leaders’, please update your tri-folds for this year.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY ~ September 19 at both services
LLUMC invites new members to join at both services on Sunday, September 19, 2010. A reception will be held to meet and greet the new members immediately following the 10:30 am service. If you are interested in joining, please contact the church office.
New member classes will be offered immediately following the 10:30 am service on three consecutive Sundays: Oct. 24, Oct. 31, and Nov. 7, 2010. Each class will last about an hour. All LLUMC members and potential members are invited to attend.
FALL PROGRAMING ~ Put LLUMC on your September Calendar NOW!
[Attention all leaders – please send materials and calendars to the office for September through December so we can publicize the church programs here in the WWW, in the bulletin and on the web site. Check out our Calendar on the web site – look for your special programs. Thank you.]
CHURCH MEETINGS BEGIN FALL SCHEDULE
Outreach ~ Wednesday, September 1 at 7 pm
Trustees ~ Monday, September 13 at 7 pm
Finance ~ Monday, September 20 at 7:30 pm
SPRC ~ Tuesday, September 21 at 7 pm
Environmental ~ Wednesday, September 22 at 7 pm
Church Council ~ Monday, September 27 at 7 pm
UMW ACTIVITIES
- Missions Possible! ~ Sunday, September 19 from 6 – 8 pm
All women of the church are invited to the United Methodist Women's (UMW) kick-off meeting Sunday, September 19 at 6 pm in the Great Room. Hear of the purpose of UMW, see examples of UMW sponsored missions, listen to Dave Foley speak of his mission experiences, and enjoy great fellowship and delectable desserts.
- Invitation for Saturday, September 18
Oakdale Emery UMW invites the women of LLUMC to attend a Beth Moore Simulcast on Saturday, September 18, from 10 am to 5 pm. The theme for the simulcast is Living Proof. Lunch will be served.
- UMW Book Club ~ Thursday, September 23 at 6 pm
All women are invited to join the Book Club at China Chef on Hickory Ridge Road to discuss The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.
CHILDREN & YOUTH ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL starts on September 12 ~ at both 9 and 10:30 am services
Children and Youth are invited to join us and your LLUMC friends from last year. Children will be working with our Buzz curriculum, a fun and interactive children’s study of messages from the Bible. Youth, come for discussions, study and fun.
UMYF Kicks off September 12 – 6 to 8 pm
All middle school and high school youth are invited to our kick off event featuring:
Minute to Win It games! Come compete for prizes, meet new friends and enjoy hot dogs and cotton candy. If you would like to be included on the Youth email distribution list for updates of upcoming youth activities and events, please email Beth at beth@l-lumc.org.
Youth Group Schedule:
- September 12 – Minute to Win It games [6 – 8 pm]
- September 19 – Parent’s Potluck [6 – 8 pm] ~ Bring your parents and a dish to share.
- September 26 – UMYF dinner and program [6 – 8 pm]
- October 3 – Bonfire at Jim’s Home [5 – 7 pm]
L.O.U.D. Schedule:
- Friday, September 10 ~ LOUD Kick-Off with kids & parents – 6:30 – 8:00 pm
All 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders are welcome to join us with their parents. Learn about the new program year and enjoy some pizza and drinks together
INVITATION TO ALL BOY SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS & 4H MEMBERS
Join a class at LLUMC to earn the appropriate award: God and Me or God and Country.
If you are interested, please contact Rev. Bryant Oskvig or the church office. A class will be scheduled in the near future.
MUSICAL GROUPS Begin tomorrow, Thursday, September 2nd
New Members are encouraged to join one or more choirs. Join the fun!
- Children’s Choir: The LLUMC Children’s Choir meets between 5:00 – 5:30 pm and is open to all students in grades 1-5. The choir sings about 4-5 times a year and is a great supplement to your child’s musical education!
- Children’s Bell Choir: The LLUMC Children’s Bell Choir meets between 5:30 to 6:00 pm and is open to all students in grades 3-5. The choir performs about 4-5 times a year and all participants will learn how to read music as well!
- Hilltop Bells: The Hilltop Bells meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and is open to adults and to all middle-school and high-school students who can read music.
- LLUMC Adult Choir: The LLUMC Adult Choir meets every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. The adult choir is open to all adults and to all middle-school and high-school students. The choir First timers are more than welcome to come and give it a try!
NEWLY FORMING YOUTH BELL CHOIR ~ starts Tuesday, September 7 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm
We are so excited to announce a new musical group this year, a youth bell choir for middle-high and high-school students! If transportation is an issue, we will do all we can to help provide rides to and from the church. Participants are not required to be able to read music when entering the bell choir. The rehearsals will be less informal than the adult bell choir and a spiritual component directed at youth will be included in the program. Please email dave@l-lumc.org if you or your teen is interested!
The CHERUB CHOIR will return after the Christmas Program with rehearsals at 11:30 am on Sunday mornings, starting on January 8, 2011.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
INVITATION TO BISHOP’S DAY APART WITH LAITY ~ Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:30 am – 3 pm
Like instruments in an orchestra that come together to play a symphony, laity throughout our conference create something special in ministry. You play such an integral role of our ministry together. This is an event full of learning, fun and fellowship with laity from across the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Details can be found on the conference web site [www.bwcumc.org/bishopsdaywithlaity] with a registration form. The event will be held at Turf Valley in Ellicott City. Early bird registration is $38 (credit card) or $43 (paper registration. Questions, contact Pam Mullay at pmullay@bwcumc.org or 410-309-3493. Registration costs will increase after September 11th.
Fun for all ages!
WEEKEND CHURCH RETREAT ~ October 8-10
Join us for the highlight event of the fall - our 9th annual Weekend Retreat – October 8-10 at Rhodes Grove Camp & Conference Center in Chambersburg, PA. All members of our LLUMC family are invited and all ages are welcome! Games, fellowship, Bible study, worship, campfire fun, relaxation, spiritual renewal, and great food are some of the things that you will enjoy during this wonderful weekend. It is a wonderful and unique opportunity to really get to know your church family. Arrival begins at 7:30 pm Friday evening and we depart Sunday after lunch. The lodging is hotel-style rooms (linens included) and 5 meals are included in the cost. For more details, please see the flyers on the information table in the foyer or contact Beth at 410-531-5653 or beth@l-lumc.org. Registration is due October 1, but please register your interest with Beth ASAP.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
September 5 ~ 15th Sunday after Pentecost
Services of Holy Communion
Scripture: Philemon 1-21
Luke 14: 25-33
Sermon: Rev. Bryant M. Oskvig
9:00 am Family Worship Service with Communion
§ No Children or Youth Sunday School
§ Adult Sunday School in the Great Room
10:30 am Family Worship Service with Communion
§ No Children or Youth Sunday School
The September Communion Offering is One Great Hour of Sharing. This offering lays the foundation of all of UMCOR’s work by covering the costs of doing business. This means that all gifts designated to specific UMCOR programs can go 100% to that program.
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ACTIVITIES ~ Sunday September 5
1:30 – 5:00 pm Open Korean Baptist Church [Sanctuary]
3:00 – 5:00 pm AA [Fellowship Hall]
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Wednesday – Wednesday Calendar
WEDNESDAY, September 1
Outreach [Great Room] 7:00 pm
Open Korean Baptist Church [Prayer Room] 7:00 – 9:00 pm
THURSDAY, September 2
Children’s Choir 5:00 pm
Children’s Bells 5:30 pm
Bells 6:30 pm
Sunday School Teacher’s Mtg. [Great Room] 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Choir 7:30 pm
FRIDAY, September 3
AA [FHall] 8:30 pm
SATURDAY, September 4
Open Korean Baptist Church [Pre-K] 2:00 – 4:00 pm
AA [FHall] 8:00 – 9:00 pm
SUNDAY, September 5
See above
MONDAY, September 6
Church Office Closed ~ Labor Day Holiday
TUESDAY, September 7
Youth Bells 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Youth Leader’s Meeting [Great Room] 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, September 8
Retired Clergy [Great Room] 12:30 – 3:00 pm
Outreach Sub-committee [FHall] 6:30 pm
Disciple 1 Bible Study [1/2 Great Rm] 7:00 pm
Disciple 3 Bible Study [1/2 Great Rm] 7:00 pm
Open Korean Baptist Church [Prayer Room] 7:00 – 9:00 pm
BIBLE STUDIES
Start Disciple Bible Study on Wednesday, September 8:
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY ~ Deadline has past! Did you make that call?
Disciple 1 will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, led by Dave Foley.
Disciple 3 will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, led by Rev. Bryant Oskvig.
If you are interested and have not signed up, please contact Dave Foley at dave@l-lumc.org.
Bible Study with Convenience in Mind
LLUMC ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Do you find that your schedule doesn't always allow you to join Bible studies? If so, then come join LLUMC's very first online Bible study and participate based on your schedule. Romans 15:4 tells us “And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.” Log on once a week at any time you like and experience that hope and encouragement the word of God gives to us. Questions? Contact Dave Foley at dave@l-lumc.org.
WOW [Women on Wednesdays] ~ Resumes Wednesday, September 15 – 10:00 – 11:30 am
On the 15th we'll be having an organizational meeting in the Great Room to select a study for the fall. All are welcome to attend and children are welcome.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ Sundays at 9 am
We meet at 9 am in the Fellowship Hall in the fall. All are welcome and encouraged to join us.
INFORMATION STATION
FALL EVENTS CALENDAR
- September 19: New Members Sunday
- September 26: ASP Mission Team Sunday
- October 8-10: Fall Family Retreat
- November 6: Ham & Oyster Supper
Local Event
CROP WALK TO STOP HUNGER ~ Sunday, October 17 in Howard County
Anyone interested in participating in this local event to stop hunger, please check the fliers on the bulletin board. Information can be found at the web site: www.cropwalk.org.
Extra Bikes in your garage?
BIKES FOR THE WORLD at Potomac UMC ~ Saturday, September 25 at 9 am – Noon
If you missed LLUMC’s Bike collection for this mission to the developing world in the spring, bring your bike to Potomac UMC, 9908 South Glen Road, Potomac, MD. Please bring working bikes, adult and adolescent size.
BUILDING USAGE ISSUES
· Summer of Air Conditioners in the main building – please turn the AC units off when you leave the room after meetings. Leaders of groups, please check the rooms at the end of the gatherings.
· Placement of recycle bins and trash cans: The Fire Marshall has requested that these not be placed in the hallway near the basement stairs, but closer to the great room.
BRING IN YOUR USED INK CARTRIDGES – Help the Church Office
The Environmental Ministry is working with the office to keep our costs down. Bring your used printer ink cartridges to church and drop them off in the basket in the foyer. They are being redeemed at Staples for rewards cards to be used for office supplies. This is such an easy and practical way to help with church expenses and tend creation.
Need a church friend's email or phone?
UPDATED DIRECTORY AVAILABLE ~ Watch for new version in September
Pick up an updated church directory on the Usher’s Table - 2 sizes available. Corrections, additions? Send to Sue in the church office [sue@l-lumc.org or 410-531-5653].
Prayer Team Needs your updates:
Prayer List Updates
Please review the detailed prayer list below. Our prayer list continues to grow. If you can update the prayer group on any of these people, please send your updates to Charlotte Stoughton at casks@aol.com or the church office at llumc@l-lumc.org.
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THE ONE IN NEED
Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9
Reading for the day: Galatians 6: 2-10
Link2Life: Contact your nearest disaster-relief organization and volunteer.
Prayer: Patient and generous God, think you for the opportunity to serve others. Amen.
Prayer Focus: Victims of Disasters
See more at http://www.upperroom.org/Devotional/
PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER
We Praise God for our Joys!
· Women of Faith Conference – wonderful and uplifting
· New babies
· Lynette – 25 year survivor of lymphoma cancer & for daughter in a new high school this year.
· Anniversaries
· Tracy – prayers of Joy for twins expected by surrogate mother in January.
· Very good job offer.
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:
· Miners buried underground in Chile.
· Prayers for the people in Pakistan affected by the floods and UMCOR as they assist in emergency care. Donations to support the work of UMCOR partners in Pakistan can be made to Pakistan Flash Floods, UMCOR Advance #982450 and mailed to UMCOR, P.O. Box 9068, New York , NY 10087.
· Prayers for safe travel.
· Prayers for the beginning of the new school year for both children and youth in college.
· Pray for all those in financial difficulty – lost jobs, homeless, and homes in foreclosure.
· Prayers for United Methodist Committee on Relief for their continuing efforts in Haiti.
· Prayers of comfort for those in the midst of divorce & separation.
· 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.
