Special Events
Sunday Mornings
8:30 AM
Contemplative Service
Holy Communion & Healing weekly
Meditation, prayer & Psalter
Piano Music
9:45 AM-10:30 AM
Contemporary Service
Praise Music, Praise Band
11:00 AM
Traditional Service
Formal liturgy, choir and responses.
Holy Communion & Healing Service will be held first Sunday of each
month.
ALL Services will include a Contemporary Witness with Pastor Bob Wilt
HOSPITALITY TIME
9:15 AM-9:45 AM
Donuts, coffee & tea in Wesley Hall
Sundays from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
The Hershey-Stevick Sunday School class is starting a study using John Ortberg'’s "If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat". Please join us in the conference room at 9:45 – 10:45AM. The book can be ordered on www.amazon.com or is available at most Christian bookstores. If you need help ordering the book, please contact Marilyn Wilt.
Tuesday Night Bible Study in the Library
Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Starting January 17
The Apostles' Creed is an ancient creed that has been repeated by Christians for thousands of years as the standard of belief for Christians. Each Sunday in the series will focus on one or two statements of the creed. As a follow-up to the sermon, Pastor Bob is leading a Bible Study to give opportunity for further discussion on the statement. These Bible Studies take place each Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the library. The preaching/teaching series will be as follows:
Sun., January 15 &Tuesday, January 17
I believe in God
Sun., January 22 & Tuesday, January 24
I believe in Jesus Christ
Sun., January 29 & Tuesday, January 31
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Sun., February 5 & Tuesday, February 7
I believe in the holy catholic church & the communion of saints
Sun., February 12 & Tuesday, February 14
I believe in the forgiveness of sins
Sun., February 19 & Tuesday, February 21
I believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting
This is another short-term opportunity for Christian fellowship and learning.
Saturday, February 11 at 1:30 PM
The Knitting and crochet group meets the 2nd Sat. of the month from 1:30 to 3 PM in the Disciple’s Den at the church. They are expanding their outreach to include hats and mittens in addition to the scarves they already make for the homeless.
If you would like to learn or if you are experienced, think about joining this great group. For more information contact Linda Youngstrom.
Jezebel Circle
Wednesday, February 1 at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room at the church
Leader: Sandy Fagley
Ruth Circle
Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM in the church Lounge
Leader: Sandy Rigby
All women of the church are invited to join us. We have a short lesson and of course refreshments.
Esther Circle
Tuesday, February 14 at 10:00 AM at Granite Farms
Leader: Doris Goldsworthy
Saturday, February 11 at 6:30 PM
$3 per child
Sign up on bulletin
insert or contact church
office:
Mary.JaneK@comcast.net or 610-566-7109.
Parents, Enjoy a relaxing night out knowing your
children are in a safe & fun
environment!
Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 PM
$8.00 per person for adults.
$4.00 per person for children under 5 years of age.
Tickets are available after Sunday services or in the church office: Mary.JaneK@comcast.net or 610-566-7109.
Friday, March 30 & Saturday, March 31
Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life in 2012? Plan to attend the Second Annual Laity Retreat on March 30 and March 31 sponsored by the Board of Lay Ministry.
Laity will be led by Rev. Evelyn Kent-Clark, speaking on the theme Finding, Nurturing, and Empowering the Disciple within Us. Join other United Methodist laity who want to grow in the Lord, have fun and fellowship with laity from across our conference, and enjoy the beautiful setting of one of our UM church camps.
Registration and check in will begin at 4:00 on Friday, with a fellowship dinner at 6:00 in the camp’s dining hall. We will conclude by 3:00 Saturday with a memorable communion service. Online registration will soon be available. You don’t want to miss this opportunity for fellowship!
For more information contact Marilyn Wilt or take a brochure on the fellowship bulletin board.
Youth Fellowship News
Middle School - Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
High School - Sundays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lima UMC has recently welcomed Aaron Foltz as Director of Youth Ministries. Aaron is from Smyrna, Delaware. He's a recent graduate of Salisbury University, majoring in conflict analysis and dispute resolution. He is now attending Palmer Seminary. Aaron enjoys sports and plays several musical instruments. He has been involved in youth ministry in the Pen-Del Conference of the United Methodist Church and has participated in several mission teams, including teams to Australia and India.
Aaron has been meeting with Middle School youth on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM; and with High School youth on Sundays from 6-8:00 PM. Meetings are held in Aaron's Office/Program space.
Both groups are gradually increasing in size. They are looking forward to times spent in recreation, spiritual growth and missions. Conversations have already begun for a return to Appalachian Service Project in the summer of 2012.
If you're in Middle School or High School, come meet Aaron and enjoy the company of other youth.
If you‘re a parent of a teen, please encourage your son and/or daughter to participate. Also, your help is needed to keep faithful to the guidelines of our Safe Sanctuary policy.
Feeding the Homeless - Will you serve?
2012 Calendar for Feeding the Homeless
The 2012 Calendar for Feeding the Homeless is up on the “COMMUNITY” bulletin board in the hallway.
Please sign up on a date that you would like to help feed the homeless. Thank you!
Lima Casserole Cooks Needed
Our Lima Outreach Ministry very much needs your help (Jan. 22 - 29) to provide casseroles for local food kitchens and others in need of some help. Many caring distributors of food are being challenged to meet increasing local needs. Distributing centers and people who receive the delicious meals prepared by our Lima Methodist members are so thankful! You can "pick up" casserole tins after each service on Sunday, January 22 or provide your own. A few small casseroles are needed as well as the usual 9 x 13 containers. As usual, recipe suggestions are available, but feel free to be creative!
Please return your labeled casseroles on Sunday, January 29. Casseroles may be placed on the kitchen counter. Outreach volunteers will wrap, freeze (if not already frozen) and deliver them. Thank you!
- Food for Media Food Bank
- Calendars (2012)
- Toiletries for homeless
- Old glasses
New Location: Please drop off all donations in the Closet in Narthex.
Lima Christian Nursery School Registration Has Begun
Bus Stop Before/After School Program, too!
LCNS – Nursery school classes are available for 5, 3 or 2 days, Sept. - May, 9AM to 11AM. After Kindergarten is available from Sept. - mid-June, 12PM to 3PM. Registration forms are available near the classrooms and also outside of the church office.
BUS STOP –Bus Stop is a before & after school program serving children kindergarten through 6th grade.Call 610-566-9303 for more information on either program.
Press '1' for Bus Stop (Christina) or '2' for LCNS (Bonnie or Cindy).
E-Mail Announcements
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If we currently have your email address we will not automatically put
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