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The Church at Work |
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Pastor Becky Cuddeback e-mail: rcuddeback@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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Mon., Jan. 5, 6:30 pm – Church Trustees will meet in the Sr. High classroom and start the year looking at the care of our buildings and grounds. 2026 Trustees: Frank Dent, Larry Creasy, Mike Mills, Diane Chapin, Donna Winn, Terry Dent, Cheri Bissinger. The church trustees are responsible for any legal matters with the church as well as the care of buildings and grounds.
Epiphany is January 6. Sanctuary decorations need to be properly stored by January 10. It would be fantastic if those who store the decorations would be the ones who decorate the Sanctuary before November 29. Decorations used on the ground floor are stored under the front stairs. Decorations used in the second floor sanctuary are stored in the large closet in the counting room. Talk to Pastor Becky about the importance of decorating the sanctuary for the seasons of the Christian year.
Tues., Jan. 6, 6:30 pm – Missions team meeting to formulate the 2026 Missions budget for the benevolent funds designated by all of you, the congregation. The team will meet in the large classroom in The Lighthouse. 2026 Missions Team: Bill Kocher and Carla Travelpiece (co-chairs), Angie Klock, Tawna Parko, Michele Chamberlain, Ellen Withrow, Pam Kelly, Chris Klock, Pastor Becky Cuddeback, Rev. Ron French.
The Baptism of our Lord, Sunday, January 11. We are remembering our baptisms as a congregation on January 11 as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. If you have not received the sacrament of baptism and would like to be baptized on January 11, please contact Pastor Becky.
Sun., Jan. 11, 5:00 pm – Together in Mission. Gather for the January Together Time fellowship meal with the Missions team. They want you to know how charitable organizations are selected and how the funds you designate for benevolent giving are spent right here in this community, across the country and around the world. 2026 Missions Team: Bill Kocher and Carla Travelpiece (co-chairs), Angie Klock, Tawna Parko, Michele Chamberlain, Ellen Withrow, Pam Kelly, Chris Klock, Pastor Becky Cuddeback, Rev. Ron French.
Together Time menu for January 11: Turkey, biscuits (the recipe from the former Heritage House restaurant!!), mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, plus whatever might show up from each of our kitchens. Food to share is not necessary, but welcome.
Invite people who are not a part of this church for the meal. Certainly for those who don’t know what the church is about and how we benefit the community, this Together Time might be of particular interest.
Wed., Jan. 14 – Newsletter Deadline. The February / March issue will include news about Lent and Easter (April 5). What news will you “spring” on the congregation? Be sure to submit news to the church secretary. lightstumc@ptd.net
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Thurs., Jan. 15, 6:00-8:00 pm – Middle and High School kids meet with Chris Klock and Pastor Becky. Enjoy food and friendship. Friends who are not part of this church are welcome. Gather in The Lighthouse to see what you can whip up.
ScripPro gift cards. Proceeds support the charities and missions that the church supports and our general operating fund. Thank you for supporting the Ministries of LUMC with this fundraiser. With a day’s notice in-stock cards can be picked up at Dent Plumbing & Heating. Place an order from thousands of cards available from our suppliers.
Thank you for continuing to stock the Blessings Box, especially with the funding uncertainty of SNAP and LIHEAP: We almost always have an abundance of items like rice, beans, and dry pastas. Instead of overflowing our shelves with items already provided by WIC and food stamps, how about picking up some canned or shelf stable pouches of tuna, chicken, salmon, or pepperoni to make a full meal with what’s already in the box?
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 meets in The Lighthouse Mondays, 7:00 pm. Use the rear entrance.
AA meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:00 pm in the church building lounge.
