Office Hours: M,T, W, TH: 9:30am - 1:30pm, closed Fridays

Phone: 517-651-5531 Email: laingsburgumc@gmail.com or revbwest@gmail.com Website: www.laingsburgumc.org

Sunday school Sunday school is available for Children ages 4 and older. This begins about half way through the service and will be clearly announced.

“Lambs” children ages 4 (toilet trained) through 1st grade. “Shepherds” children in the 2nd grade through 5th grade “Youth Group” Youth in the 6th grade and older (every other week)

Sunday school will conclude following worship.

Change for a Change - May

During worship in May, the children of the Laingsburg United Methodist Church will be collecting for Heifer International,

a global nonprofit with the goal of ending poverty and hunger in a sustainable fashion. Established in 1944, Heifer International gives out gifts of livestock, seeds and trees and extensive training to those in need. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Heifer International has helped more than 15.5 million families (79 million people) in more than 125 countries.

You may donate your pocket change during the noisy offering or add it to the Change for a Change jar at the Welcome Center during the month. If you would like to make a specific donation, the Missions Work Area will have a catalog of items, such as a flock of chicks or ducks for $20, a trio of rabbits for $30, a sheep, goat or pig for $120, a water buffalo for $250, or a heifer for $500.

-John Peck

6th Sunday of Easter Rev. Brian G. West •May 5, 2013 . 10am

Lion’s Club chicken!

Enjoy the Lion’s Club famous chicken during the Spring Time festival: Saturday, May 11 @ noon Sunday, May 12 @ noon

Please join us for fellowship & coffee following worship

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING ~ Passing of the Peace

PRELUDE Lighting of the altar candles

MOMENT FOR MISSIONS Heifer Project John Peck

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: O God, our sovereign, our banquet, our crown: In the resurrection of your Son you have brought us into your palace. People: Train us to be heirs to your throne, that we may shield the needy; Leader: Through Christ our Lord. ALL: Amen. Alleluia!

CHILDREN'S MOMENT Where Children Belong FWS 2233 (children ages 4 - grade 5 are welcome to go to Sunday school at this time)

*HYMN The Church’s One Foundation UMH 545

SCRIPTURE Philippians 1:3-11 pg. 830

SERMON “31,536,000”

ANTHEM Chapelaire Choir

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION UMH 8

THE ACT OF CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP The Offertory *The Doxology (UMH 94) *The Prayer of Dedication

SHARING OF JOYS & CONCERNS Silent Meditation The Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN Go, Make of All Disciples UMH 571

BENEDICTION

*Please Stand, as able

The Laingsburg United Methodist Church is an accepting Christian community seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ by building

heartfelt, nurturing, and supportive relationships with its members, its community, and all of God’s people.

Welcome to Laingsburg United Methodist Church. We are happy that you’re here!

REQUESTING OR NEEDING A PRAYER?

PRAYER CHAIN leader Pat Hibbard will receive prayer chain requests at hibbardlph@aol.com. 989.834-2119, or contact the church office.

THE PRAYER TEAM is always available to pray with you after service.

KEEP IN PRAYER: Sandy Bettesworth, Gary West HOME BOUND: Bob Anderson, Wilma Stichler, Jo Vail, Bethany Potter

MAY: Troy Angst

LEADERSHIP TEAMS:

Pastor: Brian G. West Lay Leader: Jan Holyfield

Administrative Assistant: Sarah Asiala Organist: Mary Jane Walters Audio/Visual: Clint Hawks

Nursery Attendant: Laura Wagner Chapelaire Adult Choir Director: Diana Lett

Faith Ringers Hand Bell Choir Director: Jerry Wagner Family Bell Choir Director: Deb McKenzie

Custodian: Elaine J. Curtis

BULLETIN/ NEWSLETTER DEADLINES

Please submit all info to church office by:

Wednesday AM for Sunday Bulletin & 15th

of the month for Newsletter. Thanks!

DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEED A VISIT OR PHONE

CALL FROM THE PASTOR?

Please inform the Church office by phone or email so we can promptly reply to this matter of concern.

ACOLYTES:

5/5: Olivia Hill & Georgia Hill 5/12: Brady Hawks & Sean Divine

COFFEE HOUR:

5/5: Myra Fraidenburg & Donna Wolfrom 5/12: Nancy Koerner

WORSHIP CELEBRATION Worship Service, (10:00—11:00 a.m.)

Please know that the nursery is available for your convenience for children ages infant through four.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Worship 10am

Food Bank donations Membership information session in

front of sanctuary after worship Trustees meet after worship

MONDAY, MAY 6 Food Bank 1-3pm Care Group 1:30pm Weight Watchers 5-7pm

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Quilting 9:30am

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Adult bell practice 7pm Adult choir practice 7:30pm SPRC meeting 6pm

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Carnival worker’s breakfast 10am

Rummage/Bake sale 11am - 5pm

Food Bank 6-8pm

FRIDAY, MAY 10 Office Closed

Rummage/Bake sale 9am - 5pm

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Rummage/Bake sale 9am - 5pm

SUNDAY, MAY 12

Worship 10am

Mother’s Day

Family Bell choir plays

May 5 - 11

8: Edwin & Norma Parker 10: Laura Wagner 11: Marty Divine & Debbie McKenzie

Coming up in May 13: Finance 7pm, Council 8pm 14: UMW 10am, Facebook class

6:30pm 18: Dress rehearsal community

choir 4pm here 19: Pentecost, Men’s breakfast

8:30am, community choir concert 4pm

21: Quilter’s 9:30am 22: UMW Spring Luncheon, noon

Informational Session - Membership Membership in the local United Methodist Church is a wonderful experience and a wonderful gift! If you are interested in possibly becoming a member of Laingsburg United Methodist Church, you are invited to an informational session immediately after worship Today, May 5, 2013. The Informational session will be held at the front of the sanctuary, and all are invited.

Men’s rummage, & Women’s bake sale

It’s time to clean out those closets! We are looking for household donations (no clothes, please). Donations accepted beginning Monday, May 6th. Date of sale: Thursday, May 9 - Saturday, May 11. Sign up to serve on the church bulletin board. Please direct questions to Don McDonald at 517-755-8206.

Thursday morning we will serve the carnival workers a homemade breakfast. Every year during the Laingsburg Lion’s Springtime Festival these workers provide for the safety and fun for all who participate in

the event. NEW, items needed!: gently used or new t-shirts &

jeans are also needed for the workers. Please bring by May 8. Thank you! The sale will open at 11am and go until 5pm. Both Friday & Saturday the sale hours will be 9am - 5pm. To donate to the bake sale please contact Lucy Matthews at 517-651-5387

Learn about LUMC’s Facebook page Free class scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30pm. Diana Carpen-ter will be hosting a class in the sanctuary to help those who would like to learn more about Facebook and our church’s page, how to ac-cess it, share it, use it, and over-all work with it to make it a useful out-reach tool for ministry. Please contact the church office by May 8 to sign up. 517-651-5531 Also, if you have one, please bring your own Laptop, Ipad, etc, with wireless capability. Otherwise, just bring yourself.

Lugnuts Church Outing Saturday, June 15th,

LUMC will be going out to the ballgame. The Lansing Lugnuts that is! For just $10 a ticket, you can join us. Come for a great game, family friendly tailgating, fireworks, and just a great evening overall! For more information and ticket reservations, (reserve by TODAY, May 5), please see the welcome center or speak with Pastor Brian.

We are thankful To our church family:

The other day, after last Sunday’s church service, both of us were saying to each other how truly wonderful it is that just when we begin to think that this congregation couldn’t show us any more love, support, and generosity than you already do, you somehow manage to outdo yourselves and demonstrate your care for us even more. We simply cannot begin to say thank you enough for every ounce of love and support each one of you have shown us throughout this very exciting time in our lives. We are absolutely thrilled that we’ve been able to share this time with you, and we are looking forward to many more memories with this wonderful church family into which we’ve been welcomed. We hope you know just how much we appreciate your wonderful gifts, love offerings, and well wishes. Words can only begin to convey all that you mean to us. So let us simply offer you a heartfelt thank you, thank you, thank you!

Blessings and love,

Pastor Brian and Stephanie West

UMW Spring luncheon The women of LUMC are inviting the women of our community and beyond to a program and lunch on Wednesday, May 22, 12 noon in the fellowship hall at LUMC. Speaker: Glen Smith. Special music: Jack & Tess Clarkson. Salads are needed. Please see the sign-up sheet on

Pews

Did you know that we still have pews which can be purchased? Each pew seat costs $175. Please know that any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. If you would like to make this gift to the church, please speak with Pastor Brian or contact the church office (517) 651-5531. You can also place a marked envelope in the offering plate. Thank you for considering this wonderful and lasting way to give to the church.

Choral concert @ LUMC Sunday, May 19, at 4pm, the Congregational church, St. Isidore’s Catholic, LUMC, Laingsburg Community Singers, and a children’s choir from the class of Steven Easterling will be performing together here at LUMC Rehearsal dates for the Mass choir are: Tue. May 14 at LUMC @ 7pm Sat. May 18 at LUMC @ 2pm (dress rehearsal)

Help is needed Saturday the 18 and Sunday after church to set up. Please contact Diana Lett for details or to volunteer. 517-896-7499

Camp Scholarships Church Camp is such a wonderful opportunity for our youth to learn and grow in Christ, and do so in a really great environment. If you have a child who will be going to one of the United Methodist Camps (www.umccamps.org) this Summer, the church would love to help with some of the cost. Please contact Pastor Brian in the church office by May 15 to register for a camp scholarship from the church. revbwest@gmail.com or 517-651-5531