Music and Drama for Everyone (M.A.D.E.)
Our next MADE series begins April 16 at 4:30 PM with the presentation taking place (tentatively) May 12 - Mother's Day worship service. The theme for this series is “Sharing”. We will focus on sharing in both small and large ways what God has so generously shared with us! As it is spring and Earth Day is coming up there will be a focus on God’s great gifts of food, water, air, animals and humans! That just about covers it all! There is something for everyone in this production...join us!
Rehersal Dates: April 16, April 23, April 30 and May 7
Our next MADE series begins April 16 at 4:30 PM with the presentation taking place (tentatively) May 12 - Mother's Day worship service. The theme for this series is “Sharing”. We will focus on sharing in both small and large ways what God has so generously shared with us! As it is spring and Earth Day is coming up there will be a focus on God’s great gifts of food, water, air, animals and humans! That just about covers it all! There is something for everyone in this production...join us!
Rehersal Dates: April 16, April 23, April 30 and May 7
What it Means to be a Methodist
Beginning Sunday, April 21st after worship, and for the next two weeks afterward, April 28th and May 5th, we will be holding a membership inquiry (or refresher) class: “Setting the Table.” A simple lunch will be provided each week – we are Methodists after all! The first two weeks will consist of brief presentations on the Wesleys and Methodism, and the third week will involve multiple leaders from the congregation to talk about what they do and what opportunities are available for involvement in the life of LOUMC. If you would like to come to any or all of these sessions, please call the church office so that we know how many to prepare lunch for. Please know these sessions aren’t required for membership, but we offer them as opportunities for folks to learn more. All are welcome!
Beginning Sunday, April 21st after worship, and for the next two weeks afterward, April 28th and May 5th, we will be holding a membership inquiry (or refresher) class: “Setting the Table.” A simple lunch will be provided each week – we are Methodists after all! The first two weeks will consist of brief presentations on the Wesleys and Methodism, and the third week will involve multiple leaders from the congregation to talk about what they do and what opportunities are available for involvement in the life of LOUMC. If you would like to come to any or all of these sessions, please call the church office so that we know how many to prepare lunch for. Please know these sessions aren’t required for membership, but we offer them as opportunities for folks to learn more. All are welcome!
Rummage Sale
Household items and clothing will be gathered April 14 - April 16. The sale will be Wednesday, April 17 through Saturday April 20.
Please see Nancy Ochoa or any member of the Worship and Arts committee for more information and to sign up to help (lots of fun!).
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Furniture and Jewelry Rummage (donation, set-up and shopping).
Household items and clothing will be gathered April 14 - April 16. The sale will be Wednesday, April 17 through Saturday April 20.
Please see Nancy Ochoa or any member of the Worship and Arts committee for more information and to sign up to help (lots of fun!).
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Furniture and Jewelry Rummage (donation, set-up and shopping).
Camp Fire Light for VBS
Planning for VBS : July 16, 17, 18.
Surrounded by water, trees, and rolling hills, Camp Firelight is the perfect location for every Camper’s favorite summer activities! During each assembly session, Campers join first-time camp counselor Sam and Lu (short for Lumen), the lightning bug puppet, and learn to face their fears while trusting in God. Each day, Campers see Counselor Sam face new challenges, from as simple as leading Campers on a hike to meeting a new and wise nature expert. With the help of Lu the Lightning Bug and the Camp Counselor Guidebook, Counselor Sam and our Campers explore timeless Bible stories that show how Old and New Testament Campers trusted God in the face of their own fears and went on to do great things in God’s name.
Planning for VBS : July 16, 17, 18.
Surrounded by water, trees, and rolling hills, Camp Firelight is the perfect location for every Camper’s favorite summer activities! During each assembly session, Campers join first-time camp counselor Sam and Lu (short for Lumen), the lightning bug puppet, and learn to face their fears while trusting in God. Each day, Campers see Counselor Sam face new challenges, from as simple as leading Campers on a hike to meeting a new and wise nature expert. With the help of Lu the Lightning Bug and the Camp Counselor Guidebook, Counselor Sam and our Campers explore timeless Bible stories that show how Old and New Testament Campers trusted God in the face of their own fears and went on to do great things in God’s name.
Oxford Open Handed Collection
You may notice the bins at the east and west doors to the church... Please consider placing new children’s underwear and socks into the collection. These are the most needed items requested by Oxford Open Handed, serving Oxford, Lake Orion, and surrounding areas.
*since the need is so critical the bins will be on site for the winter.
Questions contact Trudy Carney
You may notice the bins at the east and west doors to the church... Please consider placing new children’s underwear and socks into the collection. These are the most needed items requested by Oxford Open Handed, serving Oxford, Lake Orion, and surrounding areas.
*since the need is so critical the bins will be on site for the winter.
Questions contact Trudy Carney
In-Person Monday Night Community Meals Resumed!
Beginning June 5, 2023 Community Meals were served in person in the LOUMC Fellowship Hall. Drive through meals are no longer available.
****LOUMC members please be aware of the greater need for volunteers to provide this service. Please contact Nancy Ochoa at (586) 243-7643 or Trudy Carney at (248) 320-4809 (cell or text) or trudycarney@aol.com and sign up to help with this important outreach of Lake Orion UMC.
LOUMC congregation is encouraged to stop in and share the Monday Night Meal and get to know a neighbor over the breaking of the bread!
Dessert donations (especially cookies) are also welcomed!
Beginning June 5, 2023 Community Meals were served in person in the LOUMC Fellowship Hall. Drive through meals are no longer available.
****LOUMC members please be aware of the greater need for volunteers to provide this service. Please contact Nancy Ochoa at (586) 243-7643 or Trudy Carney at (248) 320-4809 (cell or text) or trudycarney@aol.com and sign up to help with this important outreach of Lake Orion UMC.
LOUMC congregation is encouraged to stop in and share the Monday Night Meal and get to know a neighbor over the breaking of the bread!
Dessert donations (especially cookies) are also welcomed!
Red Cross Blood Drive Blood is the most precious gift we can give to another person…it is the gift of life! LOUMC Red Cross blood drive Thursday, May 9th, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in our Fellowship Hall.
To schedule a donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: loumc1 or call Kathy Castillo, Blood Program Leader at (248) 770-3215. Save time by using Rapid Pass on the day of donation to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to the appointment. Get started at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or by using the Blood Donor App on your smartphone. Second Date for 2024 is Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Questions please email Kathy Castillo at taxkat@comcast.net . |
*Visitors can find the blood drive in Fellowship Hall by parking in our lot on South Anderson (west side of building) adjacent to the church and entering the door located by the parking lot. The Red Cross signs will be present.
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LOUMC Groups to Join
Wednesday Morning Book Club
Meets in Room 106 across from the church office. Meetings take place the second or third Wednesday of each month (with some adjustments for holidays) at 10 AM. The group selects books together with titles varying in subject matter...but always interesting! Everyone is welcome!
For more information or questions call or text Marilyn Gaskins at (248)797-4610.
Meets in Room 106 across from the church office. Meetings take place the second or third Wednesday of each month (with some adjustments for holidays) at 10 AM. The group selects books together with titles varying in subject matter...but always interesting! Everyone is welcome!
For more information or questions call or text Marilyn Gaskins at (248)797-4610.
Have a special interest that you are interested in sharing? Contact the church office and discuss forming your own group!