Happenings

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Bring Your Bling

The Foundation of LLUMC, the UMW & Methodist Health present the McCormick/Shipp Lectures with guest speaker, pastor, author & breast cancer survivor, Dr. Sheron Patterson. Breast cancer survivors, family & friends are invited to an afternoon of inspiration & hope on June 10 at 4PM. This is Dr. Patterson’s kick off event for A Year of Living & Giving, a fundraising campaign to help low-income women receive mammograms.

Stay tuned to llumc.org, facebook.com/loverslaneumc & twitter.com/loverslaneumc for upcoming details.

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Rock the World Vacation Bible School & Christian Adventure Camp

This summer, we’ll show your kids how loving Jesus means loving our neighbors through community service with hands-on projects. June 4-7, 9AM - Noon; VBS (age 3 - 3rd grade) $30; CAC (4th-6th grades) $50. Register now llumc.org/kids-summer.

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Confirmation

From various curriculum, conferences & churches, we’ve discovered 9 basic & essential truths to the Christian faith. Through weekly teachings, service projects, & outings, our prayer & hope is to radically change each student as they make their faith their own. Attendance at every class is mandatory.

Fall semester: Sept 9 - Nov 11; Spring semester: Jan 9 - Apr 21.

Contact rgilliland@llumc.org to register.

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Shine On Funraiser Results

Thanks to all of your love, support and generosity, Rays of Light grossed over $163,000 through their 2012 Shine On! fundraiser! Because of this, they will be able to continue free respite care to DFW children with special needs and extend the invitation to even more families by adding a third Friday of Night Lights this fall. Please continue to support this amazing ministry & follow them on facebook and twitter.

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Marriage Matters

Join John & Punky Tolson in The Basics for the next 6 weeks as they share their love story plus hear God’s Word on Marriage—

for the one you have or the one you want!

5/13 Little Foxes (Punky)

5/20 Marriage: Wife’s Role

5/27 Marriage: Fizzle or Sizzle?

Sundays at 9:30 AM in Asbury Hall

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Connect to a Group or Class

Did you know that Americans are classified as some of the loneliest people in the world? We were made for “Authentic Connection” with others. Lovers Lane provides just that through groups & classes for all ages & stages. Find the best fit for you at llumc.org/connect or contact kdeblance@llumc.org, 214.706.9686.

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Mother’s Day Art Show

Stop by Watson Hall’s Artreach Gallery May 7 - June 29 to check out the Mother’s Day Art Show featuring the works of Liz Bergin Netherland. Sponsored by the Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Foundation.

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Shepherd’s Garden Seminar

Have you ever stepped into our beautiful garden, felt the breeze on your face, heard the trickling of the water and thought, “What a peaceful place to await our Lord’s return?” Attend a short presentation on preparing your end-of-life decisions and have your questions answered by Wendell Cox from Local Cremation and Elaine Dancer. Sunday, May 20th, 12:10 in Watson Hall.

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Serving Up Hope

Learn how you can help provide hope to others through volunteering in our Prison Ministry program. Download a brochure to learn more

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LLUMC Mission Trip Opportunities

New Orleans Mission Trip: The young adults will be traveling to New Orleans over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28, to continue with ongoing relief and repair efforts following natural disasters over the past several years. Cost is $150 and spaces are limited. To register, contact Pastor Kay kdeblance@llumc.org.

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Senior Adult Trips

All are invited to participate:

May 18, 9:30 – 2:00 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art, cost $10.00, lunch on your own, call Suzanne at 214-706-9530 or e-mail sfuqua@llumc.org June 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Ham Orchard, Terrell, TX, cost $2.00 for gas, lunch and “goodies” on your own. You can buy fresh vegetables/peaches/pies, etc. to bring home. Excellent homemade peach ice cream is available for all to enjoy.

Call Suzanne at 214-706-9530 or e-mail sfuqua@llumc.org

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Shepherd Center Fund Raiser

SHEPHERD CENTER FUND RAISER All are invited Thursday, June 7, 9:30AM - 2:00PM in Asbury Hall. Richardson’s symphony orchestra leader, Chris Xeros, will be the master of ceremonies, and entertainment will be by Linda Friese, classical musician, Class Act Tap Company, & Mark Kreditor, crooner of popular music. Cost is $15.00 (includes lunch) Call 214-350-0465 to make your reservation.

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LOST & FOUND

Missing something? On Sunday, May 20th, there will be a table outside the Lost and Found closet (next to the Welcome Center entrance) with items left behind. We have Bibles, umbrellas, reading glasses and children’s jackets. Please stop by to claim what is yours; all items not claimed will be donated after Sunday, June 3rd!

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Safeguard Your Belongings

Take special care to safeguard your valuables and keep your vehicles free of personal belongings when parking at the chuch. There have been multiple home and car invasions in the surrounding neighborhood, and the church is working with the Dallas Police Department to improve the situation. We now have security patrolling our campus, but please continue to be extra cautious during the evenings and we will do our best to keep you informed.

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