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CHURCH NEWSLake Cities United Methodist Church News
Join us for our Footprints Preschool summer camps! These camps are for children ages 2 - 2nd grade. The camps will be help on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 9 am - 2 pm. It is $60 per week, and that includes registration fees, supplies & daily snacks. You can choose from one, or even all three of these dates! June 25 - 29 To sign up, contact Bry Kenney at 940-497-4267 or email us at footprints@lakecitiesumc.org 
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.
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:
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!
DATES: June 25th, July 9th, and July 30th Please send a lunch with your child! For more information, please contact:
Bry Kenney, Director Footprints is a state licensed preschool located in the Lake Cities United Methodist Church.
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!  We'd love to welcome you into our great fellowship to sing and praise God as we lead worship each week.
Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7-8pm and childcare is provided. You do not need to have experience and it isn't necessary to read music.
Want more information? See any member of the choir or contact Lewis at lewisworthington@gmail.com, (972)358-8965.
On Sunday May 20th, we will recognize our graduating high school Seniors during Worship, as well as hold a reception in their honor after the 11AM service in the Family Life Center. The Seniors will have displays set up with information about themselves, their accomplishments so far, and their upcoming ambitions. We hope that you will be sure to show them your support with your presence and kind words as they are set to begin a new chapter in life.
Dorothea Dickey, CAF’s coordinator, will be making the presentation. The CAF is a special fund designed to offer emergency assistance to needy citizens of the Lake Cities area (Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Corinth, Shady Shores). It is supported by a number of churches that look to the CAF as a central source of financial assistance. The fund is totally dependent on financial gifts. Once the fund is depleted then nothing is left to offer members of the community. Due to the limited financial scope of the CAF, money will not be available for mortgages or rent. Cash is never kept on the premises or given to individuals.
Please indicate on your connection card, located in your Sunday bulletin, if you are interested in starting a new Supper Club rotation during the summer or if you'd prefer to wait until Fall to do it again.
However, if you are not sure if you have replied, you may enter it again so we can ensure your enrollment. You may also contact Virgil or Matt English with any questions. .jpg) UMW will hold their Bake Sale on Sunday, May 13th, which is Mother’s Day.
Get Mom a special treat on her day. Of course, if you would like to request special baked goods; red velvet cake, blackberry or blueberry pie, Martha’s banana pudding, etc., just call Barbara Coy at 940-367-0845 (after 6 pm please) and let her know.
The proceeds from the UMW Bake Sale go to help support missions.
The service, "Called to Hope," will be lead by our 3rd - 5th graders.  Please contact the church office or sign up on the form outside of the church office door if you would like to purchase Altar Flowers in memory or honor of a loved one. The cost is $40.00 per bouquet.
NCTC College Singers Spring ConcertMay 4th @ 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary
The NCTC College Singers will present a concert featuring a variety of music representing five continents, including vocal jazz favorites born right here in the USA. Admission is free! 
The 2012 General Conference has started! General Conference is the largest gathering of United Methodists from throughout the world. This meeting will determine the direction of the 11 million member United Methodist Church for the next four years.
Those interested in following the news of General Conference can visit www.gc2012.umc.org for more information.
Hospitality is “the friendly reception and generous treatment of guestst”
What a blessing it is to sit or stand in the Fellowship Hall and talk with Church family while partaking of refreshments. It is also a great opportunity to get to know newcomers or those members of the “family” you don’t know very well. Each Sunday Lakes Cities UMC provides a selection of pastries and breads along with coffee and cocoa to be enjoyed by all. Sometimes we have an abundance of goodies, but often we are in need of refreshments. To supplement we are asking for volunteers in the Church family to bring food items for the hospitality table. It does not have to be “homemade” (although “homemade” is always welcome!!). If you are interested, please fill out the sign-up sheet that will be placed on the hospitality table.
Please RSVP to youthmissions@lakecitiesumc.org indicating how you will support your Youth:
I will attend the Youth Dinner and Dessert auction with ____ guest(s). 
Lewis is putting a handbell ensemble together for an upcoming worship service. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm beginning this week (April 25). This will be a short-term commitment, so you aren't signing the rest of your Wednesday nights away. Childcare can be provided also upon request. Eleven ringers are needed. Experience isn't necessary, but it would be helpful if you read music. See Lewis after worship today or contact him at your earliest convenience. You can contact Lewis at lewisworthington@gmail.com or (972)358-8965.  Children's Ministries needs LOTS and LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of superballs by the end of May!
We are going to use them for a Pentecost lesson and the more we have the better the lesson will be. If you would like to donate any new or used superballs, you can bring them to Dorothea or leave them in her mailbox in the church office.
The first rehearsal will be this Sunday @ 5:15 in the sanctuary. Please join us! 
Everyone is invited to the Reception in the FLC after 11:00 am service this Sunday, April 29th, to welcome our new Youth Director Jacob Fields and his wife Kim.
We also want to express our gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Lewis as our interim youth director while we were searching and a special thanks to Randy Crane for going the extra mile to keep Wed Night Youth going. We really want to recognize all the parents for helping during this time. “Thank You All”! More News |
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The annual church-wide garage sale is coming soon! The sale will be June 8 & 9.
Calling all ladies, come join us for an evening of fun! "Hats On Dine Out" is Monday, 21st, at 6:30 pm.
The church will host the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Wednesday, May 23, beginning at 7:15 AM. The topic for the day will be the “Community Aid Fund” co-sponsored by Lake Cities UMC and the Lake Cities Ministerial Alliance. 
Our current rotation for Supper Club is winding down and it's time to start a new rotation. 
The Courageous Sermon Series concludes with a 4-week study, beginning Sunday, May 20th and ending Sunday June 10th. If you are interested, please be sure to indicate your preferred meeting time on the Connection Cards provided in your Sunday bulletin. One response is all that is needed.
Children's Sunday is May 13 and the 3rd thru 5th graders are "taking over" worship!
Mark your calendars now for the Lake Cities Youth Dinner and Dessert Auction on Sunday, May 6th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Your Youth Group is raising money towards their summer trips to do home repair in South Dallas, tornado relief in Kentucky, and to attend Summer Camp at Bridgeport. 
If you are a child age 4 yrs. through 5th grade and are interested in playing bells, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Pastor Dyan will be putting together a children's bell choir for Children's Sunday.
