December 2017

Vision

Statement

We are here

to reflect

God’s glory

in our

congrega�on,

in our world,

and in our

hearts.

Forgiven by

Christ,

we forgive.

Accepted by

God,

we accept.

Empowered by

the Holy Spirit,

we equip,

enable

and inspire

God’s household

to servant

leadership.

A NOTE FROM HOMEA NOTE FROM HOMEA NOTE FROM HOMEA NOTE FROM HOME

“In the Advent season, there is always a lot of movement, a lot of “hustle and bustle,” with people traveling to see loved ones, shoppers going out to the stores, revelers heading for the latest holiday party, concert or event.

But one movement needs to be remembered above all others: our movement toward the manger, where the Christ Child is born. He is the reason we are celebrating after all, and he is the only one who can move us out of darkness and sin and into the bright light

of God’s glory, forgiveness and salvation. When the shepherds moved toward the manger, they ran, and we can, too, spiritually speaking: going as fast as we can to Scripture each day of this Advent season, to read and reflect and ponder upon the Word encircled in straw

for our eternal benefit. May these devotions nudge you ever closer to that amazing miracle.”

These are the opening words of our Advent devotional by Martin Marty (you can pick one up outside the church office!).

Advent is a time of hustle and bustle. For me personally, I’m hustling against a Feb-ruary deadline to find a new home for our outpost preschool, Trinity Lane. It would be such a loss to our ministry and to the community to see that vital program disap-pear. They touch the lives of some of our most at-risk children here in Cedar Rap-ids. What if we can’t find a home for them?

I’m bustling to get more information to our architects who are working on renovation plans for our Sanctuary and Narthex. What if there is no more money for this pro-ject? What if all this work of 5 years of planning and analysis comes to nothing?

Our Bishops are hustling to meet a deadline in 2018 to show us a way forward as a denomination through differences in opinion about human sexuality. What if our United Methodist Church splits? How will congregations and conferences decide which way to go?

Each of us has a list of hustle and bustle that fuels a darkness of doubt and despera-tion, but Martin Marty is right: “Christ is the only one who can move us out of dark-ness and sin and into the bright light of God’s Glory, forgiveness and salvation.” I give thanks for this wonderful season of light, for each day reminds me of God’s promises fulfilled. What may be impossible to me, what may be impossible to us, is not impossible with God. Christ is my hope for dark and unpredictable times.

May this busy season find you drinking deeply of the hope that Christ’s true light shines still. Grace & Peace, Pastor PaulGrace & Peace, Pastor PaulGrace & Peace, Pastor PaulGrace & Peace, Pastor Paul

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CWM = Children’s Weekday Ministries

UMW = United Methodist Women

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9 am-1:30 pm ILF

9:30 am Advent Coffee

1-3 pm Funeral visitation

3 pm Funeral for Rick Taylor, followed by funeral luncheon

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(Tai Chi taking a break until January)

6:30 pm Boy Scouts

6:30 pm Christian Education mtg.

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6:45 pm Women of Faith (WOF)

6:45 pm Leader- ship Development

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9:30 am CCM (offsite)

12 noon Wed. Women & the Word

4:50 pm Zamar

5:30 pm Family Meal

6 pm Kid’s Club

6 pm MS Youth

6 pm Adult Explo

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12:15 pm Staff Christmas Party (@ the pastors’ house)

5:30 pm Yoga

6:45 pm AcabeLLa

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6 PM Ornament Exchange Dinner (@ Vito’s)

6:30 pm Mental Health Support Grp.

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Morning Worship: 1 All-together service

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Christmas Eve Services: 5 PM Family-friendly

7 PM Traditional Candlelight w/Choir 9 PM Communion Service w/Candlelight

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Lovely Lane Worship, et al.

Worship in December

Dec. 3rd: 1st Sunday in Advent / Holy Com-1st Sunday in Advent / Holy Com-1st Sunday in Advent / Holy Com-1st Sunday in Advent / Holy Com-munionmunionmunionmunion—8:00, 9:15 & 10:30 AM Services

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, 28-31 Sermon: “Waiting on God”

Dec. 10th: 2nd Sunday in Advent2nd Sunday in Advent2nd Sunday in Advent2nd Sunday in Advent—8:00, 9:15 & 10:30 AM Services

Scripture: Luke 1:5-13, 18-20 Sermon: “Unwrapping the Miracle”

Dec. 17th: 3rd Sunday in Advent3rd Sunday in Advent3rd Sunday in Advent3rd Sunday in Advent—8:00, *9:15 & 10:30 AM Services

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon: “Dashed Dreams, New Hope”

*Children*Children*Children*Children’’’’s Christmas Program @ 9:15 AMs Christmas Program @ 9:15 AMs Christmas Program @ 9:15 AMs Christmas Program @ 9:15 AM

Dec. 24th: 4th Sunday in Advent & Christmas 4th Sunday in Advent & Christmas 4th Sunday in Advent & Christmas 4th Sunday in Advent & Christmas Eve DayEve DayEve DayEve Day—1 Morning Service @ 9:30 AM1 Morning Service @ 9:30 AM1 Morning Service @ 9:30 AM1 Morning Service @ 9:30 AM

Scripture: John 1:1-5 Sermon: “The Best Christmas Presence”

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESCHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESCHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESCHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES:::: 5 PM Family-Friendly Service (w/candlelight) 7 PM Traditional Candlelight Service (w/choir) 9 PM Communion Service with Candlelight

Dec. 31st: 1st Sunday After Christmas/New 1st Sunday After Christmas/New 1st Sunday After Christmas/New 1st Sunday After Christmas/New YearYearYearYear’’’’s Eves Eves Eves Eve————1 1 1 1 AllAllAllAll----Together Service @ 9:30 AMTogether Service @ 9:30 AMTogether Service @ 9:30 AMTogether Service @ 9:30 AM

Poinsettias for the SanctuaryPoinsettias for the SanctuaryPoinsettias for the SanctuaryPoinsettias for the Sanctuary

Please bring in your Christmas poinsettia for the altar any time during Advent (begins Dec. 3 this year). You’ll want the perfect one to honor or re-member a loved one. Please be sure to write your name and name of the person to be commemorated on the poinsettia sign-up sheet in the narthex.

2017 ADVENT OFFERING RECIPIENTS Mobility Worldwide: Their mission is to provide mobility for all of God’s children in need. A PET is a 3-wheeled durable mobility chair powered by a hand crank or pulled by another person. The pro-ject was born in 1995 when a missionary no�ced the lack of sturdy mobility devices for amputees and persons with disabili�es in developing countries. Water @ Work: In the Dominican Republic, 1 million+ people struggle to obtain affordable, clean water. Due to frequent flooding and earthquakes, clean water is rarely found there naturally. Water

@ Work’s long term goal is to help transform the Dominican Republic so all residents have clean wa-ter for drinking and hygiene. HACAP: An important HACAP program we con�nue to support is Opera�on Backpack. In E. Central IA, 1 in 7 children are at risk for hunger or food insecurity. OBP addresses this concern by providing needy students with nutri�ous easy-to-prepare food when other food resources may not be available,

specifically on weekends and during school vaca�ons. Willis Dady Homeless Shelter: For >30 yrs., WDHS has been serving single men and families with the

mission of providing shelter and preven�on services to homeless and near homeless. Their goal is to empower clients to break the cycle of homelessness and become self-sufficient. Their current capital campaign is raising money to enlarge the facility.

Lovely Lane’s Angel Tree Lovely Lane’s Angel Tree Lovely Lane’s Angel Tree Lovely Lane’s Angel Tree is up in the Narthex

with opportunities to support children and families

at Tanager Place and Trinity Lane Preschool. Tana-

ger Place presents are needed back by Dec. 8th.

Children’s Christmas Program Sunday, Dec. 17th, 9:15 AM Service

Our 9:15 & 10:30 AM Sunday School children will present “No Ordinary Night” during the 9:15 ser-vice ONLY, on Dec. 17th. A dress rehearsal (with costumes) will be held Sat., Dec. 16th, 9-11 AM, in the Sanctuary. Music will include bell playing by Zamar and all LL kids’ choirs will sing.

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HUGE THANK YOU FROM UMW

Thanks to all the bakers and buyers who participated in this fall's bake sale! We had a wonderful selection of treats just in time for our Thanksgiving visitors. We raised $439; this money will be given to Lovely Lane’s Children’s Weekday Ministries to help provide supplies for the Preschool and Day Care.

UMW DECEMBER HAPPENINGS

We know Christmas is a busy time, but let us take time to reflect upon the true meaning of this season. Begin this year's joyous Christmas season with us! Advent should be a time to celebrate the love that God gives to us. We cordially invite you to join in 2 special Advent celebrations: An Advent Coffee, Saturday, Dec. 2nd, in Fellowship Hall from 9:30-11 AM (see below). And, plan to join us for our annual Dinner & Ornament Exchange, Tues., Dec. 12th, 6 PM @ Vito's on 42nd St. NE (see below). Mark your calendars and plan to come and share the fun at these events! Look in Sunday bulletins to sign up on the STUB.

ANNUAL ORNAMENT EXCHANGE DINNER Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 6 PM @ Vito's on 42nd St. NE

We always have a great time so join us as we share a delicious meal and enjoy our infamous ornament exchange! Make a reservation by signing up on the bulletin STUB or call Nancy Miller (393-6340).

UMW BIBLE STUDY

The Bible Study group will not meet in December. We’ll resume meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9th, from 9:30-11:15 AM in Fireside. We invite you to join us for fellowship and study. If you have any questions, call Cheryl Murphy (377-6205). (We are currently studying the Gospel of Luke.) We have decided to LUG OUR MUGS AND TO FILL THEM AT HOME, SO REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE!

Join us for “A Cup of Christmas”

Advent Coffee

A UMW tradition to celebrate the Christmas season

Saturday, Dec. 2nd 9:30 AM

Our Program this year… “My Friends and Me”

Delightful harmonies from singers: Kristen Glockhoff, Barb Hall, Teresa Davis

& Marilyn Lodge

Celebrate with coffee, treats, fellowship, and Christ-mas carols! Please let the church office or Cheryl

Murphy (377-6205) know if you’ll need babysitting.

MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS

from the Lovely Lane Staff:from the Lovely Lane Staff:from the Lovely Lane Staff:from the Lovely Lane Staff:

Pastor Paul Wilcox Barb GeissingerPastor Paul Wilcox Barb GeissingerPastor Paul Wilcox Barb GeissingerPastor Paul Wilcox Barb Geissinger Pastor Gayle Wilcox Julie MeyerPastor Gayle Wilcox Julie MeyerPastor Gayle Wilcox Julie MeyerPastor Gayle Wilcox Julie Meyer Sue Moss Eric WylieSue Moss Eric WylieSue Moss Eric WylieSue Moss Eric Wylie Carolyn Barnes Carolyn Barnes Carolyn Barnes Carolyn Barnes Shelly TurnerShelly TurnerShelly TurnerShelly Turner Kris Weiler Kris Weiler Kris Weiler Kris Weiler Rex, Rhonda &Rex, Rhonda &Rex, Rhonda &Rex, Rhonda & Carla JesseCarla JesseCarla JesseCarla Jesse Jessica HeastyJessica HeastyJessica HeastyJessica Heasty Dennis Ramsey Dennis Ramsey Dennis Ramsey Dennis Ramsey Nursery TeamNursery TeamNursery TeamNursery Team

Reagan Linder Reagan Linder Reagan Linder Reagan Linder (Shelbie Wood, Tara(Shelbie Wood, Tara(Shelbie Wood, Tara(Shelbie Wood, Tara Marcie StumpfMarcie StumpfMarcie StumpfMarcie Stumpf Neveu, Paige Gerjets Neveu, Paige Gerjets Neveu, Paige Gerjets Neveu, Paige Gerjets Becky WoodBecky WoodBecky WoodBecky Wood & Claire Van Erde& Claire Van Erde& Claire Van Erde& Claire Van Erde---- Wyk)Wyk)Wyk)Wyk)

We wish you and yours a mostWe wish you and yours a mostWe wish you and yours a mostWe wish you and yours a most Joyous Advent SeasonJoyous Advent SeasonJoyous Advent SeasonJoyous Advent Season

And a Blessed & MeaningfulAnd a Blessed & MeaningfulAnd a Blessed & MeaningfulAnd a Blessed & Meaningful Christmas!!Christmas!!Christmas!!Christmas!!

Presence: Worship Attendance

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Our Ministry Teams at Work

Missions & Community Outreach ♦ Advent Offering—4 Sun. speakers lined up ♦ Angel Tree—Approx. 80 tags coming from

Trinity & Tanager Place

Chris an Educa on ♦ Sun. Schl. & Kids Club Fundraiser for Mis-

sion—Wrapping presents for dona�ons on Nov. 29, Dec. 3, Dec. 6, & Dec. 10

♦ Christmas Program “No Ordinary Night” on Dec. 17, 9:15 Service (prac�ce 12/16, 9-11)

♦ Advent Sunday—handouts for kids/families

Health & Wholeness

♦ Possible New Year’s Eve Game Night (6-8)

Hospitality

♦ Decora�ng for Advent & Potluck Nov. 26

Trustees

♦ Landscaping is done! ♦ Beginning discussions for spring projects

October Financial Totals

Cash inflow—mo. of Oct. $ 45,520

Cash inflow—YTD $442,539

Budget need/month $ 46,308

Cash outflow—mo. of Oct. $ 46,733

Cash outflow—YTD $451,290

Unpaid bills $ 0

CHILDREN & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Sunday School: Children’s classes are held during our 9:15 and 10:30 AM services. Middle Schoolers and Adults meet only at 9:15.

J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) Lovely Lane UMC Wednesday Night Kid’s Club

Children preschool—5th grade are invited to Kid’s Club on Wed. evenings. Children learn about God’s love for them and about the Bible, and have fun experiences with friends!

Each Wed., we start off with supper at 5:30 PM ($2 donation suggested). At 5:55, we share joys, concerns and announcements; then, the children go to their age level groups from 6:10-7:15. There’s special music time every week for each class. Kids are invited to invite friends!

Age Levels Grps.: 3-4 year olds, K–1st grade, 2nd–3rd grade, & 4t-5th grade. Contact Julie Meyer (juliem@lovelylane.org; 393-6674) for more info.; registration forms are available @ church.

Senior High Youth Group meets on Sunday nights at 6 PM. Dinner is at 6:00; the program is from 6:30-7:30 PM.

Middle School Youth meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM in the Youth Room. Come at 5:30 for dinner, and then stay for the program from 6:00 to 7:15 PM.

HAPPY ENDINGS

HappyEndings,thebookdiscussiongroup,will

meetforlunchonMonday,Dec.11th,at11:30at

theHyVeeonEdgewoodRd.intheMarketplace

Grille.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwouldliketo

makeareservation,pleasecallNancyMillerat

393-6340.

Thebooksweplantoreadforthenext3months

are:January—TheBookShopontheCornerby

JennyColgan;February—EndurancebyScott

Kelly;andMarch—AGentlemanfromMoscowby

AmorTowle.

FRIENDLY FELLOWSHIP

will NOT meet in December. We’ll meet again

on Friday, Jan. 19th, for our noon luncheon

potluck. See you then!

Welcome to our newest LLUMC Members:

Jeff & *Rose Blank (*affiliating pastor) Stephanie French Elizabeth Briggman Pam & *Darwin Moore (* affiliating pastor) Chris & Jeff Budny (& Mara) Kay Oloff Vicki Cangemi (& girls) Bernie & *Arnette Pint (*affiliating pastor) Darla Carter Jeff & Pat Swartzendruber Judy Chihak Nickie Waddell Sharilyn Forcht

Also, from earlier in the year: Jennifer Dickens Barbara Weber Dave & Mary Ellis (Ryan & Kinnick) Bri Wolfs Donna Mooney

Please introduce yourself to these folks when you have a chance, if you haven’t already!

HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO ANNE HEEFNERHEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO ANNE HEEFNERHEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO ANNE HEEFNERHEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO ANNE HEEFNER

& LINDA EGGLESTON!& LINDA EGGLESTON!& LINDA EGGLESTON!& LINDA EGGLESTON!

As the year comes to a close, we extend our sincere thanks to these ladies for their labors of love as they’ve served as our re table coordinators. Over the past 3 years, they’ve

inspired us with meaningful re table presentations that have enhanced our worship experience and our connection with God.

Thank you, Anne and Linda, for prayerfully considering and crafting such beautiful arrangements. Your ministry blessed us!

Our New Re Table Coordinators are Mary Vorwerk, Pam Morris, and Diana Rettig! Begin-ning in January, we welcome new re table servants Mary, Pam, and Diana. We are thankful for your willingness to serve and look forward to your ministry that will grace our sanctuary and our hearts Sunday mornings! May you be blessed as you bless us!!

SHOWER THE BAILEYS WITH LOVE!

Teresa and Mike Bailey are newer LLUMC members. Their daughter, Skylar Mar�no, who has severe au�sm, recently had a very extensive spinal fusion surgery at the U of I’s Children’s Hospital. The sur-

gery went well and now the recovery begins! Let’s send our gree�ngs to Skylar and family (2508 Fal-

con Dr. NE CR 52402) to cheer and support them! Family includes older brother Dominic and younger

brothers Tyler, Logan, and Michael. Thank you!

SHOW THE ALLISONS SOME TLC

Bill and especially Arlene Allison are struggling with their recent move and could also use some LL love! Please send a note, letter or card to their new address: 5605 Jersey Ridge Rd., Apt. 119, Dav-enport, IA 52807. Their phone no. is 1-563-355-7432 if you’d like to give one of them a call!

Concerns & Celebrations Thank you for your prayers, presence, gifts & service!

Remembering with love:Remembering with love:Remembering with love:Remembering with love: Cleave Rainwater…………2013

Bev Munnik…………2016

Prayer concerns: *Lisa Taylor & family – on the death of her husband, Rick; his service is @ Lovely Lane on Sat., Dec. 2

nd, @

3 PM, with visita�on prior to the service – from 1-3 PM *Deb Noecker on the death of her mother, Ava Stone; her funeral was on Sat., Nov. 25

th, in Lamont

*Skylar Mar�no, daughter of Teresa & Mike Bailey—

spinal fusion

*Sue Moss – was hospitalized with celluli�s

*Kay Rath – hospitalized @ St. Luke’s

*Steve Mooney – recovering from bypass surgery

*BeTy VanFossen – recovering from a fall

*Dorothy Speight – recovering from surgery

*Jack SackeT – improving in struggle with pain

*Carmen Johnson’s family – Chris Tanner (significant

other) was hospitalized; stepdtr. Ashlenn recovering

from a broken ankle; Carmen’s mother to a skilled

nursing facility

*MaryAnn Stewart – had skin cancer surgery

*Paul Nylin – hospitalized with several health issues

*Julie Meyer – recovering from foot surgery

*Eric Wylie’s mother, Nancy (in Des Moines) – at a re-

hab. center aVer being hospitalized with an infec�on;

she also has MS

*Baby Jack and parents Lori & Bing from China – Jack

was hospitalized briefly, now at home doing fine.

(Baby Jack & parents are rela�ves of Amy Conyers

& Ma� Geissinger, Mrs. G’s son & family who are ac-

�ve Lovely Laners.)

Joys:

*Marge Morris – regained her strength & her voice

*LL hosted a wonderful SERRV sale on 11/5

*Meaningful & well-aTended All Saints Service on 11/5

*Barbara Weber is recovering nicely from a fall

*Maggie Thomas – had eye surgery

*Emily Wilcox Freeburg – in good health again!

*The ODIM offering on 11/12 brought in $1,114.00!!

*FREE ADVENT DEVOTIONALS are located on the table

outside the church office—a good way to begin a won-

derful Advent journey!

Thank You Notes

Thank you to the Prayer Shawl Ministry for the beau-tiful shawl—I enjoy it very much! Also, many thanks to Pastor Gayle and to my friends for remembering me as I was recovering from my fall. Betty VanFossenBetty VanFossenBetty VanFossenBetty VanFossen

I would like to thank everyone for making Dan Ran-dall’s birthday party a success. He was very moved and feels extremely blessed to have so many people who care about him. Thank you very much! Marci WittlesMarci WittlesMarci WittlesMarci Wittles

Thank you, thank you to our Lovely Lane Family for all your prayers and beautiful cards. They’ve so helped ease our sorrow as we mourn the passing of our precious granddaughter, Stephanie. Lloyd & Jan PetersonLloyd & Jan PetersonLloyd & Jan PetersonLloyd & Jan Peterson

Eric Engelmann, Amy Perry, and Lovely Lane Youth Group: I can’t begin to express my “thanks” to all of you for raking my leaves on a cold dreary day. As we age, it is very difficult to accept “I just can’t do that anymore.” It’s even harder to ask for help. When Amy called to offer your assistance, it was as if you just knew what I needed. I was so hap-py you made it a fun time. I hope you will continue this ministry. I also hope it was a good experience for the group. Thank you so much. God’s blessings to each of you. Sharon KoubaSharon KoubaSharon KoubaSharon Kouba

Thank you for all of your prayers, cards, calls and concern while I was in the hospital with a bad staph infection and then recovering at home for a few more days. Special thanks to Pastor Gayle for her visits and for the balloon & candy from the LL staff. Sue MossSue MossSue MossSue Moss

Thank you so much for contributing 513 lbs. of food to the Linn Community Food Bank during the third quarter of 2017. We could not operate our food bank without the general support of our donors.

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Lovely Lane Staff

Lead Pastor………………………………Paul Wilcox

Associate Pastor..................................Gayle Wilcox

Office Manager.........................................Sue Moss

Director Children’s Weekday Min.....Carolyn Barnes

Youth Director……………………………Paul Wilcox Kid’s Club Director……………………….Julie Meyer Christian Educator......................... Barb Geissinger Choir Director……………….………..……..K. Weiler Choir Assistant/Accompanist……….Reagan Linder Organist………………….……….....Dennis Ramsey

Children's Choirs………………………...Carla Jesse

Director of Handbells…………………..Gayle Wilcox

Nursery…………………Shelbie Wood, Tara Neveu, Paige Gerjets, & Claire Van Erde-Wyk

Wedding Coordinator…........................Becky Wood

Custodians..............Rex, Rhonda & Jessica Heasty

Audio/Visual Coordinator…......................Eric Wylie

Treasurer……………………………...Marcie Stumpf Webmaster……………………………..Shelly Turner

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Website: www.lovelylane.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/lovelylaneumc Phone: 319-393-6674

Sunday Worship: 8:00 AM Traditional 9:15 AM Guitar service on 1st & 3rd Sun-

days; Traditional on 2nd & 4th

10:30 AM Traditional 2nd & 4th Sundays; Blended* 1st & 3rd; Choir all Sundays

*Blended = a mix of traditional & contemporary