Programs for Adults:
Membership Orientation
Membership Orientation took place on Sunday afternoon, March 20, from 3:00-5:00 PM. New members will be recieved into the church on Sunday, October 23, 2011, at all services. If you are interested in joining the church for the next class, please contact Joyce Bedell or phone (847-362-2112) to let her know of your interest.
Ministries of Compassion
Download a Compassion Ministries brochure to learn about the various ways we reach out to and support our community here at UMCL.
Young Couples
A young couples group that meets the first Friday night of each month for fun and fellowship. Watch the web site and weekly bulletins for upcoming events. Questions? Contact Melissa Michmerhuizen.
Next Meeting —
Friday, October 7, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
The October event will be held at the home of the Twedells. PUMPKIN is the theme... please bring a pumpkin to carve and we'll provide the carving tools, pumpkin-themed snacks and drinks.
Please RSVP to Andrea & Jamie Twedell if you plan to attend.
Prime Time
A fellowship group for retired persons which usually meets on the first Monday of each month at noon for lunch and a program.
Next Meeting —
Monday, October 10 @ 12 Noon
Join us for lunch in Fellowship Hall (cost is $5). Our program will take place in the East Room at 1:00 PM. Dave and Ruth Arendsen will present "Galapagos Odyssey." Discover what a senior citizen, blue feet, black dragon and red neck have in common!
Please contact the office by Friday noon, October 7 with your RSVP. Lunch will begin at noon.
United Methodist Men
Programs and service opportunities for men of all ages.
Our meeting times and subject matter are published in the Sunday Bulletin and bi-monthly MEMOS and readily available on our web site at
http://umml.weebly.com
United Methodist Women
Programs, activities and groups (Circles) for women of all ages.
ADVENT TEA :
Save the date! On Saturday, December 4, 2011 , join with other women from our church for a special Advent Tea. We are looking for ladies to hostess tacles. Our theme this year is:
"Christmas Around the World"
Please contact Mickey Donahue by October 16 if your are willing to be one of our hostesses.
More details to come!
UMW Book Group:
The UMW Book Group reads books together and meets for discussion. For further questions, please email Cathy O'Brien .
Faith Circle
Faith Circle's next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 13 at 9:00 AM in the East Room. Join us for a special program about the Women of Faith Conference and hear reports from those who attended. For more info, please contact Heather Socie. Faith Circle is comprised of mothers of young and school-age children. New members are always welcome. Please join us on the second Thursday of each month for fellowship, programs, prayer support and monthly evenings out.
Grace Circle
Grace Circle meets every other month, on a Tuesday evening for dinner out! Please watch the web site, as well as bulletins and MEMOS for details of our September meeting. Please contact Diana Natsch for more information.
Priscilla Circle
Priscilla Circle's next meeting will be Tuesday,
October 18, at 9:30 AM. Join us in Fellowship Hall for a group discussion of an article from Response Magazine, led by Shirley Mason. Women of any age are very welcome to join us as we socialize, we share, we grow in Christian sisterhood— Contact Shirley Mason with any questions.
Ruth Circle
Ruth Circle will meet on Wednesday evening, October 19 at 7:00 PM at the home of Mary Sue Welch. We will be treated to some church memories told tous by longtime members Bill & Myrle Madole. Newcomers are always welcome. For circle or car pooling information, please contact Mickey Donahue.
Lydia Circle
Lydia Circle is open to all women of the church. Our next meeting date will be announced soon. If you are interested please contact Joannie Foley. Newcomers are always welcome!