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The Church at Work |
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Pastor Becky Cuddeback e-mail: rcuddeback@susumc.org
Rev. Ronald French e-mail: rfrench@susumc.org
Every Member a Minister 1640 Main Street, Bloomsburg Church Phone: 784-9271
Web page: www.LightstreetUMC.org Church secretary’s e-mail: lightstumc@ptd. net
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Our Vision – “Shining Christ’s Light with Worship, Missions, Education, Connections”
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Offering envelopes and direct ACH offering donations: If you use the church offering envelopes or direct ACH transfers from your account to the church account, the church treasurer, Amy Dent, will provide statements to track your giving. Contact Amy to arrange convenient, safe, secure ways to contribute to the work of LUMC.
Christmas Eve services
All services will include Holy Communion, the tradition of candle lighting, and the singing of carols. All special celebrations, each of these services worship the Christ child differently.
4:00 pm In The Lighthouse with the Praise Band. Pastor Becky and Ben Dodge are preparing to lead a worship service that is bright, focusing on signs and wonders here on earth.
7:00 pm In The Church Building Sanctuary with music accompanied by piano and including Abigail Creasy with violin. Pastor Becky and Pastor Ron are preparing to lead a Christmas Eve service with more of the traditional elements.
11:00 pm In The Church Building Sanctuary, an intimate, contemplative worship of Christ Incarnate. Pastor Becky and Chris Klock are preparing to use Scriptures and carols to guide us through the Christmas story.
Sun., Dec. 29 – Worship and study classes following our usual schedule:
8:15 am – Worship in The Lighthouse with the Praise Band
9:20 am – Sunday School classes for children and adults
10:30 am – Worship in The Sanctuary with hymns
Sun., Jan. 5 – The 1st worship service of 2025. There will be only 1 worship service January 5th. To open 2025, we will worship together in The Lighthouse at 10:30 am and enjoy a meal together following worship. Entrée provided. Food to share is welcome but not necessary. Side dishes and foods to complement and add to the menu always welcome. Gather on this 1st Sunday with joy and celebration. It’s a new year. Prioritize the Lord. Worship with His people.
Tues., Jan. 7, 6:30 pm – Missions team meets to plan for 2025. New missions leaders are Bill Kocher and Carla Travelpiece. If unable to attend this meeting but still interested in the missions of LUMC, please contact Bill or Carla or just come to this meeting. Those who have agreed to serve: Pastor Becky Cuddeback, Rev. Ron French, Tawna Parko, Michele Chamberlain, Chris Klock, Ellen Withrow, Erika Burkhart, Angie Klock, Pam Kelly. The meeting is not limited to the team. All who are interested are welcome.
Wed., Jan. 8 – News for the 1st newsletter of 2025. Please submit information to the church secretary. lightstumc@ptd.net; 570-784-9271
Sat., Jan. 11, 12 noon – Vigil for Peace, Bloomsburg Courthouse Plaza. Prayers and thoughts spoken will be intentionally secular and ecumenical; focusing on harmony and agreement. Sponsored by the Cultural and Religious Alliance (CARA), please attend to foster peace and unity to withstand violence and wars.
Feeding our neighbors:
John Buck Food Bank, Orangeville. 2nd and 4th Saturdays; 8 am for volunteers, 9 am for clients. December collection: cans of sauerkraut.
Blessings Box – available every day. Cold and flu season is upon us! However, we cannot accept any medications or sharp objects in the box. We can provide some basic medical necessities like Band-aids, tissues, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene and incontinence products, and infant care items. Please add one of these items to the cart this week!
AA – Al-Anon – Alateen – www.aa-intergroup.org
www.aa.org www.al-anon.alateen.org www.na.org www.nar-anon.org
Al-Anon is meeting in person in The Lighthouse Mondays, 7:00 pm. Use the rear entrance.
AA is meeting in person Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:00 pm in the church building lounge.
Message board outside Wagner UMC: Do you want to know what God wants for Christmas? Look in a mirror.
