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Sunday, May 18
Traditional Worship - 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary
“Being of One Mind ” - II Corinthians 13:11-13
Dr. Stan Copeland, preaching
Crosswalk Worship - 11:00 a.m., Asbury Hall
Part two of our continuing "Text" Series - Malachi 3:1
Grant Myers, preaching
May 23-26: New Orleans Mission Trip (Young Adults)
May 31: Family Night (All-Church)
June 15-20: Beach Camp - Panama City, FL (Youth)
June 19-29: Deaf Teen Mission to Rio Bravo, Mexico (Deaf Ministry)
June 23-27: VBS (Kids)
July 14-18: Worship Arts Camp (Kids)
July 6-11: Atlanta Mission Trip (Youth)
July 18-29: England Mission Trip (Outreach)
July 21-26: San Francisco Mission Trip (Youth)
July 28-Aug 2: Wilderness Trip (Youth)
July 31-Aug 11: Russia Mission Trip (Outreach)
Aug 11-15: Cooking Camp (Kids)
Aug 22-24: Family Camp (Kids)
Aug 30-Sept 1: Back to School Retreat (Youth)
Family Night
Roughriders Game
Saturday, May 31, 7:00 p.m.
$18/person (includes ticket, meal & baseball cap)
50 tickets available
Please contact Broc or Kristen to purchase yours today!
Acts is taking a break from Wednesday programming during the summer. We will resume again in the fall.
Beginnings Class For Visitors Invites You!
The
Beginnings Class may be entered every week and continues for 4
weeks. The class meets at 9:30 am Sundays in the Music Suite,
lower level of the Sanctuary. Volunteers will help you find the
room. in Epworth 216. Below is the upcoming schedule.
For more information, contact Donna Whitehead, 214-706-9521 or dwhitehead@llumc.org or visit our website.
Luncheon Schedule for Summer:
May 18th
June 29th (June & July)
August 24th (August & September)
Vacation Bible School & Christian Adventure Camp
June 23 – 27 9:00 am - 12 noon VBS 3 year olds - 3rd grade - $30 CAC 4th grade - 6th grade - $45 Registration forms are enclosed or you can pick them up in the Children & Family Office ( Oxford, Suite 100)
Worship Arts Camp 2008
Calling
all kids!!! (Completed grades 1 – 6) Join Miss Sara VanBeek and other
teachers to praise God. We will worship through music, dance, drama,
and art. Learn how God works through us and our worship. We will create
our own worship service.
Then, invite family to worship with us on Thursday night, July 17. Dates: July 14-18, 2008 Cost: $50 per child
7th Annual Cooking Camp
(Children & Family Fundraiser) August 11 – 15 Cost $120 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (5 year olds - 12 year olds) Pack your passports! We will be traveling to different countries around the world this summer to learn about their culture, foods, crafts and games. Sign up EARLY – Spots fill up FAST **There are limited spots for each age group *** This year we will have only one session Registration forms are enclosed or you can pick them up in the Children & Family Office ( Oxford, Suite 100)Family Camp
August 22 - 24
Pine Cove in Tyler, Texas Come enjoy a weekend away with your family! Each family has their own cabin with bathroom Cost: 15 and up - $115; 12-14 - $98; 9-11 - $87; 4-8 - $59; 1-3 - $35; under 1 – Free Camp provides linens & towels Horse rides Horseshoes Hayrides Tennis Camp fires Basketball Disc Golf Ping Pong Swimming Playground & much, much more Limited spots available, reserve quickly
If you would like to be on a Lovers Lane Kid’s Ministry email distribution list, please contact Kristen Wizeman at kwizeman@llumc.org. This list will only be used for informational purposes and we will not give out your email address
Our Contemporary service
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Asbury Hall
This
week, we continue in part two of our "Text" series, exploring the world
of text messaging and how it applies to the Word of God. Youth Pastor,
Grant Myers will be preaching this week's message from Malachi 3:1.
Mothers receive a free gift!
“Conference of the South Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Congress of the Deaf, October 3-5, 2008. Hosted by the Deaf Church of Northern Hills UMC, San Antonio, Texas.” (Deaf Ministry). See details at www.umcd.org/SCJ2008.htm .
“Global Conference of the United Methodist Congress of the Deaf, Seoul, Korea, July 26-August 4, 2009.” See details at www.umcd.org.
For all Deaf ministry retreats and trips, contact Rev. Dr. Tom Hudspeth at thudspeth@llumc.org to indicate your interest.
The
foundation was founded in 1980 as a non-profit company to hold
permanent investments that, over time, will grow and produce income
that can be used for charitable purposes.
For more information, please contact Bettye Vanderwoude
or visit the Foundation's web page.
Heart of Africa Fellowship is a culturally diverse community of faith, hope and love where sisters and brothers from different countries meet for worship and fellowship. Each Sunday is different and God ministers to us accordingly. Do not forget to invite friends and family members to join us. We meet in Christ Family Center (Gymnasium) at 11:00 A.M
For more information, contact Rev. Kalaba Chali 214-706-9536 or kchali@llumc.org
Children’s Choir
Join
us for a children’s choir celebration this Sunday. We will meet in
Epworth 116 at noon for a short lunch and an award presentation.
Also, remember to congratulate our 6th grade and kindergarten graduates! See you Sunday!
Questions/More Information: Sara VanBeek, 214-706-9589 or svanbeek@llumc.org
YOUR INVITATION TO THE 2009 INTERNATION HAYDN FESTIVAL
The Sanctuary Choir cordially invites all able-bodied world-travelers who love great choral music to join the Lovers Lane Sanctuary Choir for a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience to Vienna, Austria, in the summer of 2009. The Sanctuary Choir has accepted a generous invitation to perform Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass with the Dallas Festival Chorus in the Wiener Konzerthall in Vienna, one of the great metropolitan centers of artistic achievement. The context for this remarkable experience is the 2009 International Haydn Festival, celebrating the 200 th anniversary of the death of Joseph Haydn, in the heart of the city made famous by renowned composers Haydn, Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms. The tour will take place from June 25 through July 4, 2009, and will include numerous concert events at many of the greatest performance halls in the world. Please consider this unique opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful “corners of the globe” and to nurture spiritual friendships with members of our beloved Sanctuary Choir. In order to secure our church’s reservation for this event, initial individual commitments are due by November 15. To learn more information about this special opportunity, please contact Jimmy Emery at 214.706.9591 or jemery@llumc.org.
“ God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.” - 1 Peter 4:10
May 2008
Recent Events:
Everybody’s Picnic
The Young Adults, Youth, and Crosswalk Worship group provided a picnic for the homeless on May 3. The event was held at Exall Park near Baylor Hospital, and the weather was great for games, hot dogs, snacks, and fellowship. Over 500 hot dogs were served and there were many opportunities for fun and one-on-one conversation with our brothers and sisters who are homeless.
Peanut Butter Drive
In April the North Texas Food Bank was the recipient of over 1,300 jars of peanut butter collected at the church. The effort was part of a Dallas metro area “Oprah Big Give” drive for thousands of jars of peanut butter. The peanut butter will be given to children in gift bags distributed at schools. A side benefit was an Albertsons donation of 60 cases of soup that was delivered to N. Dallas Shared Ministry.
Easter Love Offering
More that $32,000 was donated this year for the Easter Love Offering. The funds are used to support the activities of social service providers in Dallas and throughout the world. Thank you for the gifts that will make a difference in the lives of others. The next Love Offering will be in the fall and is named Helping Hands.
19 th Annual Trinity River Mission Golf
On April 28 the church held a golf tournament at Stonebriar Country Club that was a benefit for the Believe and Achieve Scholarship fund of Trinity River Mission. Ninety plus golfers and volunteers were there for a beautiful day of golf and fund raising for an outstanding program for West Dallas families. The gross receipts exceeded $40,000. Thanks to Chairman Tom Railsback and his steering committee of King Buckner, Jim Gibbs, Max Lindsay, David Nethery, and Jim Thornton.
Russia Initiative
In 1993 Lovers Lane was partnered with a city in Russia ( Volgograd) to have a cultural exchange. The goal of the church was to establish a United Methodist congregation in that city. Each year teams of Lovers Lane volunteers traveled to Volgograd to work in hospitals, older adults homes, and to build a playground area for youth. Our Jazz Band also traveled to Volgograd and performed several benefit concerts. The Russians have sent two adult teams and one youth team to Dallas to expand the exchange. In 1998 a United Methodist congregation was begun and continues today. The United Methodist Church has grown to 106 congregations in Russia, and the seminary in Moscow is training Russian ministers to spread the denomination even further over the next few years.
Nothing but Nets
Malaria is a deadly disease that is rampant in Africa. The Nothing but Nets program provides a net that repels the mosquitoes carrying the disease. The net surrounds the bed and protects the children, youth, and adults. The net only costs $10 and will last several years. A concert on May 2 was sponsored by the Single Adult program of the church and the beneficiary was the net program. Over $7,000 was raised so 700 nets can be provided to save lives.
Africa University
Africa University is a United Methodist school in Zimbabwe. It was created in 1992 and provides a quality education to Africans from many of the surrounding countries. On April 27 the Africa University Choir performed a concert at Lovers Lane, and it was hosted by our Heart of Africa and Zimbabwe Fellowships. A meal of African cuisine was served following the concert. The North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church has a goal of $1,000,000 to be provided for the growth of Africa University. The African Choir concert proceeds will be contributed for this goal and more opportunities for fundraising will be forthcoming.
Mission Work Trips:
England- A Lovers Lane team will travel to S. Rotherham on July 18 and return on July 29. The team will be working with Rev. Keva Green ( former Lovers Lane staff member) and the members of her Methodist congregations to provide Vacation Bible School and some maintenance for the churches. If you would like to be part of this effort please contact David McLaurin (214-706-9527) for trip cost and details.
Russia- Another team will be working at the United Methodist seminary in Moscow. The team will depart Dallas on July 31 and return on August 11. The team will be providing some maintenance help and some landscaping. One of the local United Methodist congregations will be working with the team plus a few students. Some participants may want to take a tourist trip to St. Petersburg, and that is possible from August 11-12 and a return to Dallas on August 13. For pricing and details please contact David McLaurin (214-706-9527).
New Orleans- A team will travel to New Orleans over the Memorial Day weekend to continue efforts to rebuild homes for hurricane victims. This is the third year that a team has worked on this project and many needs remain. Please contact Broc Jahnke (214-706-9552) for details.
Southeast Texas- Many families are still suffering from the damage caused by Hurricane Rita. The Beaumont relief effort is being led by a United Methodist organization. A weekend trip is planned in the fall for a team of volunteers to work in the Beaumont area. Contact David McLaurin for details.
Habitat for Humanity-
Lovers Lane will participate in the fall Habitat project in Dallas. The
work typically happens on Saturdays and is completed in about 12 weeks.
Watch for details about the date.
If
you have the urge to share your skills to serve others and want to get
involved in Lovers Lane United Methodist outreach ministry please
contact Suzanne Fuqua at 214-706-9530, Rev. Kalaba Chali at kchali@llumc.org. or David McLaurin at dmclaurin@llumc.org .
PULSE: Ministry to Singles
Mission : Bringing single adults together into the Church, developing faith in God through Jesus Christ, growing in discipleship through the Holy Spirit, and living life to its fullest.
Dinner at Celebration Restaurant
Tuesday, May 13, 7pm
Want a mid-week change of pace? We're gathering folks for an evening of family-style dining,
relaxing in the cozy atmosphere and enjoying some great
conversation. Celebration is located at 4503 W. Lovers Lane , in
Dallas. Please RSVP by Sunday, May 10 to Mark Rybak, 214.522.9412.
New Singles Group: "What's Next?"
Tuesday, May 20 - 7:30pm: Epworth 218-220
This group meets on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at
7:30pm, and explores finding contentment in ourselves (and being
single) through a safe, informal, discussion-based setting.Pick up a
copy of The Single Truth before the next meeting. Need more info? Contact Dave Mauck, 214.724.2113.
Movie & Discussion: "The Day the Earth Stood Still"
Saturday, June 14 - 6pm
You don't have to be a science fiction fan to get in on this one and
enjoy the evening. OK, so an alien lands and tells the people of Earth
that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other
planets. Kinda sound like today's political races! Join us for a
classic sci-fi thriller and some thought-provoking discussion
afterwards.
Inner-G Worship
Every Friday night – 7pm
Friday night. It’s the end of the week and start of the weekend. Want to make that transition with energy? At Inner-G Worship, singles throughout the Metroplex come to spend a little time together with music, a message, thought-provoking discussion, building friendships and just hanging out. Check us out each Friday night at 7pm. One the first Friday of the month, we meet in Asbury Hall, and all other weeks we meet in the Christ Family Center Parlor. Afterwards, the conversation continues as we grab a bite to eat at Cafe Express. All are welcome, so bring some friends and experience Inner-G for yourself! For more info, visit www.inner-gworship.com or email: innergworship@yahoo.com. We would love to see you there this Friday!
Want the full schedule of activities & events?
We’re always planning and adding new stuff, so keep an eye on the website for more details.
http://www.llumc.org/sam/sched4year.shtml
Please note that all Lovers Lane activities are alcohol-free!
Nightlights is this Friday at 6pm.
Traditional Worship - 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary
“What Faith Can Do For You” - Romans 10:17
Dr. Stan Copeland, preaching
May 23rd - 26th - New Orleans Mission Trip
Pick up a young adult brochure today!
For more info on this or any of the young adult activities and programs, please contact:
Broc Jahnke
#214-706-9552
bjahnke@llumc.org
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. in the Foundry
{insideout{: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bring $5 for dinner.
COMING SOON:
June 1 MESSY GAMES
This is an afternoon like no other when all students are invited to tumble down a legendary new waterslide, skate across slip-n-slides, and get messier than you’ve ever been! Warning: You will not leave clean!
BITE BACK : Help
End Malaria. I am encouraging the each teenager to bring $10 the
next several Sundays. $10 will buy a net and will save a life in
*Please help remind your children about this.
Summer 2008:
Pick up a summer catalogue this Sunday!
June 15-20 BIGSTUF BEACH CAMP: PAMAMA CITY BEACH, FL
This by far is the best beach camp in the world. Join us as we travel down to Florida to join thousands of students on the beach. The worship, games, and speakers will all be amazing. In addition, Grant will be giving free tanning classes again this year.
- Cost of trip: $465
- 1 st Deposit: $250 due on April 20
- 2 nd Deposit: $215 due on June 15
July 6-11 JR. HIGH MISSION TRIP: ATLANTA, GA
All students who are finishing 6 th-8 th grades are encouraged to come serve a variety of people in Atlanta. We are flying to Atlanta to serve in a variety of ways: Vacation Bible School: Sports Camp; Feeding and talking to The Homeless; Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers. Other activities will include a Braves game, the laser show at Stone Mountain, and the Georgia Aquarium.
- Cost of trip: $565
- 1 st Deposit: $250 due on April 27
- 2 nd Deposit: $150 due on May 25
- 3 rd Deposit: $ 165 due on July 6
July 21-26* SR. HIGH MISSION TRIP: SAN FRANCISCO, CA
*Please
note, there have been conflicting dates circulating about for this
trip. The correct departure date is July 21. We apologize for the
confusion.
All students who are in high school or going into high school are eligible to serve in San Francisco.
We are flying to San Francisco to serve in a variety of ways: Vacation Bible School: Sports Camp; Feeding and talking to The Homeless; Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers. Other activities will include a Giants game; Oakland A’s game; the beach; Golden Gate Bridge; and visiting Alcatraz.
- Cost of trip: $575
- 1 st Deposit: $ 250 due on May 4
- 2 nd Deposit: $ 150 due on June 22
- 3 rd Deposit: $ 175 due on July 20
July 28-Aug 2. WILDERNESS TRIP
Get your mountain gear ready! Only the strong will survive this trip. High school students are eligible to come on this outdoor adventure. I have 18 spots reserved and yes, seniority matters. Destinations: Denver, CO; Glenwood Springs, CO; The Grand Mesa; Moab, Utah; The Grand Canyon; and Pikes Peak.
- Cost of trip: $750
- 1 st Deposit: $300 due on May 4
- 2 nd Deposit: $300 due on May 25
- 3rd Deposit: $150 due on the day of the trip
Aug 30-Sept 1. BACK TO SCHOOL RETREAT: SKY RANCH, TX
- Activities/Admission price per person includes lodging and meals, recreation fields, private lake, Great Worship, canoes, the Power Lines (an 800ft., 4 man zip line – the largest in Texas!), The Pole and Pendulum, three- lane water slide, swimming pool, and the Blob. Special Guest Speaker: Jimmy Harper (Campus Pastor at Lee University)
- Cost of trip: $150
- 1 st Deposit: $75 due July 13
- 2 nd Deposit: $75 due Aug. 30
For more info on youth ministry, please contact Youth Pastor, Grant Myers.
SMALL GROUP MEETINGS May/June 2008
All women are invited to attend any of the United Methodist Women meetings. For childcare reservations, please contact Alice Sutherland at asutherland@llumc.org, or 214.706.9535, 48 hours in advance of the event.
SEW 'N' SEW: Every Monday at 9:30 a.m., Asbury 206.
Remaining May meetings are the 19th and 26th.
CONTACT: Lois Hesse at 214.348.4434.
PRISCILLA: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the CFC Parlor.
PROGRAM: Adjourned until August.
CONTACT: Lynne Dedmon at lynnededmon@sbcglobal.net or 972.931.7921.
ELIZABETH:
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Asbury 102. Please
bring a brown bag supper. Next meeting June 12, 2008.
PROGRAM: SEIZING THE MOMENT, by James W. Moore.
Please read chapters 7-9 and complete the Reflection/Discussion questions and activities for each chapter.
CONTACT: Lori Stafford at lstaf@sbcglobal.net or 214.649.2233.
REBEKAH: Meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the CFC Parlor. Remaining May meeting is the 23rd.
PROGRAM: Women Making a Difference in Marriage.
CONTACT: Amy Tucker at bobotucker@sbcglobal.net or 972.620.8401.
ABIGAIL:
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month in members' homes. All are welcome
to attend! The next meeting is May 20th, 9:30 a.m., at the home of Gay
May, 3408 Colgate, Dallas, 75225.
PROGRAM: Mai Le, Minister of LLUMC, speaking on her Christian journey from Vietnam to Dallas.
CONTACT: Bonnie Pearson at bjspearson@yahoo.com or 214.696.5090.
DEBORAH:
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is May 20th,
10:00 a.m., at the home of Carolyn Blankenmeister, 3310 Princess Lane,
Dallas.
PROGRAM: Speaker Leta Gorham, missionary to Korea.
CONTACT: Inez Willard at iwillard@verizon.net or 972.596.2626.
MARY: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the CFC Parlor.
PROGRAM: May 20th; Speaker Rev. Tom Hudspeth, Director of Deaf and Alpha Ministries.
CONTACT: Gloria Eggleston at eggscott@aol.com or 214.750.5580.
BOOKWORMS
BY DAY AND NIGHT: Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. (CFC
215) and 7:00 p.m. (CFC 215). The next meeting is May 27th.
PROGRAM: LITTLE WOMEN, by Louisa May Alcott.
CONTACT: Jane Yates at yates2JaJa@aol.com or 214.750.7049.
MARKET PLACE COMMITTEE: Monday, May 19th, 10:00 a.m.,
CFC-215
UMW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: Meets every 4th Tuesday in CFC 103-105. Adjourned until August 26th.
CONTACT: Liz Shorey at jimsho@prodigy.net or 214.691.0490.
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75220-3901
214.691.4721 -- 214-265-0496 (Videophone)