Happenings
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Financial Peace University
The past few years have been hard and many are hurting. But we have the answer. This is the time and place for believers to join together and lead America out of this economic mess. We are offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class that will show you God’s way of handling money. Join us for The Great Recovery. It starts with faith. It starts with action. It starts with you. Free Preview Session: Sunday, February 12, 5 p.m. in Wesley Chapel; Class runs Sunday evenings, February 19 - May 6, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. Sign up at the registration table in Watson Hall on Sunday morning. $100 for course materials, payable by cash or check. For more info, contact dfechtman@advinadv.com.
Purchase Your Comedy Night Tickets
{insideout{ Student Ministry’s annual Comedy Night fund raiser is Saturday, February 11 at 7pm! This year’s theme, Comedy Night Live features zany comedy sketches by our talented students & staff. Tickets are $15 per person, for sale in Watson Hall or from any of our students.
Proceeds benefit the missions of Lovers Lane’s Student Ministry. For more info, contact rgilliland@llumc.org.
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Share Love this Valentine’s Day
On February 13, all are invited to pick up a Valentine’s gift bag to deliver to our homebound members. Tables will be set up outside of Asbury Hall and the Sanctuary following the Worship services.
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Fat Tuesday Celebration
Tuesday, Feb 21
6:00 PM in Asbury Hall
Lovers Lane Church Family Celebration featuring:
- Dixieland Band
- Children’s Parade
- Jambalaya Dinner
- Guest Speaker, Dr. Steve Rankin, SMU Chaplain
- Crowning of King & Queen
Visit llumc.org/kidz-events to register.
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Art for Love
ArtReach Gallery is proud to present FLORA ET LUX by church member, Sandra Freeman. The photographic exhibit, currently on display in Watson Hall, is dedicated to the memory of Charlie Freeman, husband, teacher, best friend and champion. A long time member of Lovers Lane & Adams and Eves, Charlie Freeman’s legacy lives in the lives and work of his family, friends and students.
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Get A Chair Massage at Lovers Lane
One Monday a month, beginning February 13, 10 minute chair massages will be offered on campus from one of our newest members, part-time facilities staff & Licensed Massage Therapist, Roy Holland. Massages are $10 for 10 minutes & all proceeds benefit Feed My Starving Children. Gratuities go to our youth department. To book your appointment, contact Roy or Jackie Holland: hollandshands@yahoo.com or 214-477-2016 /whitdale@yahoo.com - 325-513-0298.
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Ash Wednesday Service & Lunch
Join us on February 22 for Ash Wednesday Service in Asbury Hall. A corn bread and soup Lunch will be served at 11:30 for $5.00. Service follows at noon.
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Grief Recovery
Loss is difficult but we’re here to help. Let us walk with you through the grieving process and help you work toward recovery and joyous living. The next six-week group begins on Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. No charge to participate; Materials are $25.00. Facilitated by
Marie Krebs, MS, CSRT, LCDC-I, Certified Spiritual Director & Licensed Professional Counselor Intern Under Supervision by Carmen Scroggin, MA, LPC. To register, contact Marie at 214.265.7192 or 12thstepministry@sbcglobal.net.
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Security Update
If you are at the church after dark, take special care to safeguard your valuables and keep your vehicles free of personal belongings. 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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Mary’s Lenten Bible Study
Deepen your experience of the Lenten season with a 6 week study of Jesus’ “Final Words From the Cross,” based on Adam Hamilton’s newest book. This, along with other resource material, will guide us as we discover the ways Jesus’ words from the cross have meaning for us today. Every Monday, February 27- April 2, 11:30-1:00, Wesley Chapel. To register, email mbalagia@llumc.org by Feb 19th.
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Senior Adult Trip
Wednesday, February 29: Tour of Scottish Rite Hospital & lunch at Uncle Julio’s (9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 plus $ for lunch.) RSVP to Suzanne at 214-706-9530 or sfuqua@llumc.org.
Upcoming Trips: Kimball Art Museum, Ball Park at Arlington Tour, Ham Orchard.
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Night Lights
Do you or someone you know have a child with special needs? We recognize the emotional & financial toll & know the challenge of finding a nurse/babysitter for a well-deserved night off. Because of this, Rays of Light hosts Night Lights, an outstanding, free respite program on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month at Lovers Lane UMC. Children are partnered with trained volunteers for games, gym activities, therapy dogs, petting zoos, & more. Our next event is February 17. Children with special needs & their siblings, ages 6mo - 18yrs are welcome.
Attend, volunteer or donate by contacting Alice Sutherland at alice@raysoflightdallas.org.
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Come to the Copeland, Copelandcabana—The Hottest Church North of Havana
Join us for an evening of glitz & glamor as we raise funds for the 2012 Feed My Starving Children event. Save the date for August 4, 2012 for dinner, dancing & entertainment by the finest, funniest, most frivolous talent available!
Director, Rusty George; Executive Producer, Kathryn Arata.
Now recruiting for Production Crew:
Put your talents to work to feed people world-wide!
To join the team, contact Kathryn Arata:
214-883-4400 or kathrynarata@yahoo.com.