We Are Recruiting Ushers
Do you have a gift of hospitality? We ask that you consider volunteering as an usher for the 9am service. We are looking to fill positions for 2022. For more information, please contact Jean Davidson
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Thanksgiving Offering
Each year, LUMC invites our church family to contribute toward a special Thanksgiving Offering, which benefits the "In Our Own Backyard" mission fund. This fund supports ministries and outreach efforts that are nearby, in our local area: Smoky Row Food Pantry, NNEMAP Food Pantry, IMPACT at Claremont, and others. We appreciate your ongoing support in this unique season! You can contribute at here or by writing a check to the church with "Thanksgiving Offering" in the memo line. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
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Virtual Early Response Team Class
West Ohio to Hold Virtual
ERT Basic Class
Interested in learning how to respond with compassion to natural disasters across the U.S.? West Ohio will be hosting a virtual Early Response Team Basic Class to train new responders in providing a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster.
This virtual class will be taught by UMCOR-certified West Ohio ERT trainers and held over two days: November 19, 6:00-9:00pm; and November 20, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You must attend both sessions. Cost of the class is $30. A background check is required. For registration and further instructions, click here. |
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Cards for Christ Ministry
You are invited to share the love of God this Christmas Season so that every incarcerated individual in our state receives at least one card reminding them that they are loved. Please pay attention to the guidelines for this ministry. Pick up a box of Christmas Cards and share the love of God with others this Advent. We had about 500 cards given from our church last year. It would be amazing if we could double that and gift 1,000 cards this year!
Your card may offer a glimmer of hope in someone's time of need. You are welcome to follow the Facebook Group "Cards From Christ" for updates from the ministry organizers. You may drop off your cards at the Church office between 830 and 430 during the week or on Sunday mornings. Contact Pastor Sara at pastorsara@linworthumc.org with any questions. Cards need to be dropped off at LUMC by Tuesday Nov 28th.
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Alternate Gift Market
What IS an Alternative Gift Market? It is a different kind of shopping experience. Gifts are purchased in honor of family members and friends. Instead of buying another tie for Uncle Fred or another stuffed animal for your grandson, you might decide to provide tuition and supplies to allow a child in Laos to attend school, or purchase the nails to build a house for a needy family in Columbus. Then you receive a card telling your family member or friend about this unique present given in their honor.
Why are there Alternative Gift Markets? Many of the world’s critical needs today are going unmet. They are a celebration of abundant life for all of the people in the world. They are an appropriate non-profit response to consumerism. They can nourish peace in our local and global neighborhood.
How do you do it? You may pick up your Alternative Gift Market shopping list at a table in the narthex any Sunday in November. Complete the form and place it with your check in the offering baskets at the rear of the sanctuary, or mail them to the church office. You may also give digitally by clicking here.
You can make a WORLD of difference this Christmas!
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Gratitude Posts
Hop on Linworth's Facebook page to join in on the conversation during our Friday gratitude posts. What is a tradition you are grateful for?
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 at Linworth
Thank you for your continued support of our food pantry. We are asking for donations once again. We are in need of cereal, baby wipes/toilet paper, household cleaners like laundry detergent and dish soap as well as feminine hygiene products. Thank you for all of your gifts.
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We invite you to join us! All are welcome!
- 9am Traditional Worship - In person or Online
- 10:30 am Contemporary Worship - In person or Online
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Women's Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study is meeting in Room 210 on Sunday mornings @ 10:30 am and is using the Zoom-hybrid system if you prefer to join us remotely. This autumn, we are studying Praying with Power by Patsy Clairmont. Class usually runs until 11:30. Please join us for a time of fellowship, learning and growth in our faith. To sign up, please click here.
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Contemplative Prayer Circles
A time of quiet and stillness before God. A time of community support and sharing. A time of reflection with scripture, music, journaling, and poetry. Our Contemplative Prayer Circle is open to all and is a beautiful space of rest and peace in our month. If you are interested in learning more, or have questions, please contact Christine Hiester for more information.
Please click on link below as Christine speaks about the importance of contemplative prayer click here.
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Join Christine Hiester on Zoom prayer circles: November 17th (due to Thanksgiving week) and no meetings in December.
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 Thank you to all of the wonderful office volunteers. If you would like to share your gifts in the office, we would love to have you! The time commitment is minimal but the impact is huge! Please email Stephanie for more information office@linworthumc.org
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Submit your announcement for the Lantern & other church communications:
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