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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
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightstreetUnitedMethodistChurch
Our Vision – “Shining Christ’s Light with Worship, Missions, Education, Connections”
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September 7 – Grandparents Day. 5 Quotes to Celebrate Grandparents
- “Because [grandparents] are usually free to love and guide and befriend the young without having to take daily responsibility for them, they can often reach out past pride and fear of failure and close the space between generations.” –President Jimmy Carter
- “Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” –Alex Haley
- “If grandmas hadn’t existed, kids would have inevitably invented them.” –Dr. Arthur Kornhaber
- “If God had intended us to follow recipes, he wouldn’t have given us grandmothers.” –Linda Henley
- “Grandparents, like heroes, are as necessary to a child’s growth as vitamins.” –Joyce Allston
Columbia County Christian Fair Ministry: Thank you, LUMC, for your generosity to the Fair Ministry. In summary, LUMC donated:
Men: 17 pairs of sneakers, 4 pairs of work boots
Women: 20 pairs of sneakers, 3 pairs of work boots
6 new pillows and 6 pillowcases
6 new t-shirts & 23 new pairs of socks
Also included were some gently-used men and women’s clothing.
Thank you for your kindness to the all too often invisible fair workers. God bless—and enjoy the Fair!
Sorting Date: Saturday, September 13 beginning at 9:00 am.
1st Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 345 Market St., Bloomsburg
Distribution Date: Thursday, September 18. (Ellen Withrow plans to be there.)
Set up begins at Noon, clothing distribution is 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm.
Clean-up/tear-down begins at 5:30 pm.
Arena Building at the Fairgrounds
Mon., Sept. 8, 6:30 pm – Church Trustees meet in the Sr. High classroom in The Lighthouse.
Wed., Sept. 10 – Deadline for the October / November issue of The Beacon. The newsletter goes out to people who live far away but still want to keep in touch with us. Show them how Christ continues to work in Lightstreet.
Sun., Sept. 14, 2-4 pm – Youth Group meeting. Middle and High School kids plus their friends. Dan, Hope and Sarah are guiding our youth through faith – friends – fun. Join them in the Lighthouse.
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VBS Dinner Club |
Thurs., Sept. 18, 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.
Rev. Lyssette N. Pérez will be installed as the superintendent for North Central Rivers Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Clarks Summit UMC (1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit) at 4:00 pm. Pastor Becky will attend and invites others to ride along and worship with her. A time of fellowship will follow with light refreshments. https://susumc.org/perez-installation/
We are also looking for a new slogan for North Central Rivers District! Let's get creative! Please RSVP to the link above and give us ideas for our new slogan! If you have any questions or if you cannot attend but would like to offer slogan ideas, please email Kelly Kocher-Ross or Megan Wessman: kkocher-ross@susumc.org or mwessman@susumc.org.
Mon., Sept. 22, 6:30 pm – Church Council meeting. Open for new ideas and those interested in existing ministries. Budget 2026 will soon be prepared. Talk to council representatives about the finances of the church and how we can use Christ’s light to be a beacon to Lightstreet and the surrounding communities.
Craft Fair 2025: Saturday, November 8, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Contact Amanda Kocher on Facebook. A nice variety of vendors is lined up with room for a few more. Benefits Eos Therapeutic Riding Center. Amanda has mini posters at the rear. Freely give to those who may be interested in selling their wares or those who want to shop.
Stock the Blessings Box: Protein food items are in highest demand and the most expensive when you’re already on a tight budget. Please add a jar of peanut butter, jar of nuts, or pouch of shelf-stable pepperoni, chicken, tuna, or salmon to the cart this week.
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.
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.
