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Linworth Lantern - Weekly eNews to light up your week!

Linworth UMC welcomes and affirms all people regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability, socioeconomic status, or faith background as part of our community. To see our full statement of inclusion, visit our website.

This Week's Spotlights

One 10 am Family Worship This Sunday

Make plans to invite a friend and join your church family for worship on January 30 at 10AM, online or in person.
We hope to make each 5th Sunday of the Month a family worship service, bringing the whole family of Linworth United Methodist Church together for a service with blended musical offerings, creative liturgy, energy, and most of all, God's Word for us.
You might think, “this worship service isn’t for me because I don’t have kids”. But it is for you, and everyone! The word family is also an adjective and it communicates that something is designed to be suitable for children as well as adults.
The Worship Team has been making plans so this service is suitable for you, no matter your age, worship style or attention span. It is the perfect opportunity for Linworth to be one household of faith, gathering as God’s children for worship together.

Free Covid Tests
For free covid test kits please click here! You will receive 4 tests via USPS.

The Linworth UMC Crack Your Bible Challenge

All are invited to spend more time in scripture in February with a special Bible reading challenge with scripture about love! We will read verses throughout scripture about love for God, love from God and our call to love one another throughout February. We hope that you will pick up this worksheet or a journal (or both) and crack open your Bible with us.
If you do not have a Bible it would be our privilege to gift one to you. Please contact Pastor Sara (pastorsara@linworthumc.org) if you would like a Bible or if you would like her to mail a worksheet or journal to you.

Volunteers Needed

Do you enjoy helping behind the scenes? We are looking for people to be a part of our worship service production team. All skill levels are invited to inquire - we will train you! We need individuals (or couples) to help with sound, av, and livestream services for weekly worship at 9 am and 1030 am services. Would you prayerfully consider learning more about this vital ministry? For more information and to sign up for training, click here. Pastor Sara will be in touch with you to go over your availability so that we can coordinate training in the near future.

9am Traditional Worship January 23, 2022

1030am Contemporary Worship January 23, 2022

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The Linworth Lantern, our weekly eNewsletter, is here with all of the ministry updates coming up at the church and ways to Connect, Grow, and Serve!!

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New Life Community Outreach has been really busy serving the needs of the homeless during this winter. We are getting low on many items to help the men stay warm. If you have any of the following items to donate, please drop them off at the church in the bins across from the office. Needs include: flannel shirts, sweat shirts (regular & hoodies), sweat pants, long sleeve t shirts, gloves, hats, scarves, winter coats, and hygiene products. Please call Linda Mrukowski, 614-436-0382 if you have questions.

Reconciling Ministries - Individual Membership Matters
Did you know that your individual membership matters to the Reconciling Ministries Network? Signing up is easy and your involvement can help us make new connections. Please prayerfully considering signing up at https://rmnetwork.org/join-us

Reconciling Ministries Network equips and mobilizes United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. Signing up as a Reconciling United Methodist helps advocate, teach, encourage and empower growing connections to create a more inclusive and just Church. Stay connected to learn about ways to promote LGBTQ+ justice and inclusion in churches and to continue growing as people who seek the way of Jesus in treating all God's children with dignity and love. Sign up at rmnetwork.org/join-us as an individual Reconciling Methodist and invite your friends and family to get connected to these efforts.
If you have any questions contact Pastor Sara at pastorsara@linworthumc.org.

2022 Confirmation Class

Many of you know that every other year Linworth UMC offers a confirmation experience for 7th and 8th graders. We are making preparations to begin Confirmation on Saturday, February 5 with a half day retreat from 9-noon in the Fellowship Hall.

Letters have been sent out to our students, but if you have a youth who is interested in learning more about Confirmation or registering, please contact Pastor Brooke.

LCC Full Day Kindergarten
LCC Fall 2022-2023 Registration
Infant - Full Day Kindergarten
OPENS February 1st
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New Thursday Morning Study

All are welcome!

You are invited to join us in February on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a study around Adam Hamilton's book - Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope In Uncertain Times. The Thursday Morning Bible Study is undergoing some reorganization. Starting February 3, the group will be led by Pastor Sara. Mary Beth will be participating, but no longer the leader. You can join us in person in Room 210 (masks required) or through Zoom. You can purchase your own book or we can order one for you through the church office. More information email Pastor Sara at pastorsara@linworthumc.org or Mary Beth Smith at mbsmitty133@gmail.com. . This new study will begin next Thursday!

LOVE Boldly Offers Small Group Opportunities

LOVEboldly exists to empower willing Christians and LGBTQ+ individuals to step towards loving one another more boldly. Full information is available on our website: https://www.loveboldly.net/small-groups.
The basic details are: LGBTQIA+ Christian Small Group
Evening group, every other Tuesday from 7-8:30pm.
Morning group, every other Tuesday from 10-11:30am.
Folks can sign up via the link above and both groups will meet online.
Parents and Caretakers of LGBTQIA+ Youth and Young Adults Small Group
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8pm
This group will be will be led by our board chair, Rachel Dew, and one of our board members, Paula Unrau.

Sunday Worship

We invite you to join us! All are welcome! Masks are Required.

9am Traditional Worship - In person or Online
10:30 am Contemporary Worship - In person or Online

Worship on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/1887lumc/live_videos/

Worship on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdiJtdmdvzVQPnfwixVJu8A/videos

This week's bulletin: https://linworthumc.org/bulletins/

Digital Connect Card (Blue Card):
https://linworthumc.breezechms.com/form/bluecard/

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I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
Ephesians 1:17

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LCC is Hiring

WE NEED YOUR HELP! LCC is HIRING! Please spread the word we are hiring full time and part time employees. We offer competitive pay, health care, retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! LCC is HIRING! Please spread the word we are
hiring full time and part time employees. We offer competitive pay, health
care, retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time.