September 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
at First United Methodist Church, Laconia Gilford
New Hampshire District Day with Bishop Peter Weaver and New Hampshire District Day with Bishop Peter Weaver and Installation Service for District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. David J. Abbott
9:00 a.m. Gathering and Fellowship
9:30 a.m. Bishop Weaver with Clergy and Laity
Focus: “Mission Leap Year”
At our 2009 Annual Conference each church was challenged to begin one new mission project in 2010. Bishop Weaver will present biblical and theological perspectives on our call to share the Good News and will offer practical guidelines/applications for how to connect to our local communities.
NOON LUNCH (Donations accepted)
1:30 p.m. Installation of the New District Superintendent
Rev. Dr. David J. Abbott
3:00 p.m. Dessert Reception
For carpooling or if you can bake, speak with Pastor Virg. We have been asked to donate 5 dozen cookies or other desserts.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
GATHERING DAY!
Join us for
9:00 a.m. Singing
9:30 a.m. Delicious Free Breakfast
(free will donations accepted)
10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration
and Commissioning of VIM Haiti Team
Invite a friend to join us for a yummy breakfast and inspiring worship!
Tuesday, September 14
VIM HAITI TEAM Departs for Haiti
The date of the long awaited mission trip has arrived... with the team departing early in the morning for Haiti to help erect a roof on the Croix des Mission. The team returns on September 22.
Saturday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Spaghetti Supper to support Emily Langley's Mission of Peace to China Trip
Emily has been selected to attend the Mission of Peace to China trip and needs to raise $5,000. The mission group is helping her by sponsoring a spaghetti supper. Come and enjoy a delicious spaghetti meal while at the same time helping Emily meet her goal. Pre-sale of tickets will be announced. For further information on this peace mission trip be sure to talk with Emily.
Monday, September 20, 10-11:30am in Fellowship Hall
Intergenerational Gathering for Women
The UMW welcomes all women of the church to a morning of flower arranging in the Japanese Ikebana tradition. Dorothy Yamashita will lead us in understanding the spirituality of this tradition as we each make our own arrangement. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Please phone Sharon Parker 603-863-7348 for more information.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
LEBANON UMC HOSTS NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE RECONCILING WORKSHOP
The focus for the day will include:
What does it mean to be a Welcoming/Reconciling Congregation?
Why should we consider becoming one?
How does a congregation go about doing this?
If we become reconciling, then what do we do?
Volunteers are needed to assist in hosting. Please contact Jeanette Hutchins at 603 643-1952 or jeanette@cpontheweb.com if you can help.
Looking Ahead:
