Our Coupon Ministry continues to flourish. We sent another $15,575.77 to RAF Lakenheath this month, making our grand total since the program began last October a whopping $127,980.88!! Please keep those coupons coming, but keep in mind, we can't use anything prior to March 31st, as we must allow time for processing. It would also help if you could clip them, but if not, no worries -- we'll get it done. Thanks for all you do!!!

Please keep in mind that coupons can only be used for six months past their expiration date, so please, no coupons prior to January 1, 2012. It would help if you could clip them, but if not, that's fine as well. Keep up the good work, LCUMC. Your efforts continue to be appreciated by our military families overseas.

The annual church-wide garage sale is coming soon! The sale will be June 8 & 9.

This event raises money for Youth and Adult Missions and the Community Aid Fund...AND provides great bargains on some beautiful items.

Please bring your donations for the Garage Sale June 3 - 6. The sale will be Friday and Saturday, June 8 & 9. Remember, volunteers get to shop early!

If you have questions, please email Renee Grems renee.grems@gmail.com or call Janie Fritcher at 214-538-2504.

Vacation Bible School is coming June 18-22. Our theme this year is "Babylon: Daniel's Courage in Captivity." The most exciting change for this year is that VBS will have two separate sessions, so that even more kids can share in this terrific experience.

The "AM session" is from 9:00 to Noon and open to children ages 4 through 5th grade. The "PM session" runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and is open to children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. You can register online through the church website: http://lakecitiesumc.org/VBS.htm. There is a $10 registration fee. Make sure to register early, as space is limited and we fill up fast! For more information, contact Dorothea -- dorothea@lakecitiesumc.org

Annual Conference is upon us. Opening worship will be at Custer Road UMC in Plano on June 3, 7:00 PM. All United Methodist members and friends are invited to attend this exciting service. A number of people from our church, including our youth group, will be attending. On Monday evening, our choir will be joining other choirs from around the conference, to provide music for the Service of Ordination that will be occurring at St. Andrews UMC in Plano at 7 PM. It is hoped that many of our members will attend this service to support our wonderful choir. Visiting our sister churches can also be a real blessing.

Lake Cities UMC delegates are Susan Anderson and Virgil Aldag. Patricia Gilchrist will be a delegate representing North Central District. Dyan Dietz will be our clergy representative. Our team will represent our interest at Annual Conference during the day meetings on June 4 and 5.

I will not be able to attend Annual Conference this year due to military obligations. I am thankful for our District Superintendent, Dr. Frank Alegria, for granting me permission to miss conference this year. Much of the month of June will be spent on military obligations, however, I have full confidence in our staff to assist with whatever need may come forward. Our church is truly blessed to have so many outstanding individuals eager to serve.

The church will host a health screening opportunity for interested individuals on Wednesday, May 30, in the Family Life Center. Scan Specialists is the company that will be offering the screening in a variety of packages. The church has worked with Scan Specialists over the past two years and has enjoyed a cooperative relationship. Several of our members have benefitted from the screening service. A variety of screenings are available but the most popular packages are as follows:

• Full Preventive Pkg. (9 screenings) $189
• Abdominal Pkg. (5 screenings)       $160
• Vascular Pkg. (4 screenings)          $145

Proper health care is essential to one’s quality of life. Screening is a simple an affordable way to address health needs. Call Scan Specialists at 800-931-4772 to set up an appointment.

his Sunday, May 27, the church will be observing a time of Reading of the Names. Reading of the Names is a solemn time in which fallen service members from Texas will be remembered and honored. A member of the congregation will hold the name of a fallen member and exit the sanctuary once their name is read. The Reading of the Names visibly brings to light the sacrifices of our service members. Due to the holiday weekend, worship services will only be held at 8:30 and 10:30. The Reading of the Names will be observed during the 10:30 service only. All services will be in the sanctuary. Children and Youth Sunday School classes will not be meeting on this day. Adult Sunday School Classes are optional. Casual dress is recommended for those attending the 10:30 service, since we will be having a picnic lunch.

The church-wide picnic will be held after the 10:30 service. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided. If your last name begins with A-P, please bring a side dish. If your last name begins with Q-Z, please bring a dessert.

JOIN US FOR THE 2012 Footprints’ OLYMPICS!

Each week is full of different age appropriate games and challenges that teach your child about the Olympics!

• Fun and educational for all ages
• Age appropriate curriculum
• Classes are taught by current Footprints teachers.

DATES: June 25th, July 9th, and July 30th
TIME: M, W, F 9am-2pm
AGES: 2 yrs. - 2nd grade (must have completed 2nd grade)
COST: $60.00/week (reg.fee, supplies, and snacks included)

Please send a lunch with your child!

For more information, please contact:

Bry Kenney, Director
300 East Hundley Drive
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
940-497-4267
footprints@lakecitiesumc.org

Footprints is a state licensed preschool located in the Lake Cities United Methodist Church.

Calling all ladies, come join us for an evening of fun! "Hats On Dine Out" is Monday, 21st, at 6:30 pm.

We will be eating at Mimi's Cafe in Lewisville. So grab your hat, bring a friend and enjoy good food and Great Fellowship!! If you would like to car pool, please call Sandy Payne at 940-497-3489.

We look forward to seeing you there!