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COVERED DISH LUNCHEONS EVERY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP             USUALLY HELD, 1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.   2011 DATES:  JANUARY  2, FEBRUARY 6, MARCH 6, APRIL 10 -- NOTE THIS CHANGE, MAY 1, JUNE 5, JULY 3, AUGUST  7, SEPTEMBER  4, OCTOBER  2, NOVEMBER 6, DECEMBER  4!!!!  If you have not been attending, mark your calendar now and plan to join us for the remainder of the year.

PURPOSE: GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER BETTER THROUGH FELLOWSHIP

SOME MEAT AND BEVERAGES ARE FURNISHED BY THE CHURCH  --  BUT WE NEVER KNOW ??? HOW MANY  --  SOOOOO PLEASE BRING ENOUGH FOR YOUR FAMILY PLUS EXTRA!!  ANY QUESTIONS AND/OR SUGGESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT DAVID OR OUR COORDINATORS: Nancy & Georg  Bergemann (514-0845).    NOTE: ANY HELP YOU COULD PROVIDE IN SETTING UP FOR THESE LUNCHES WOULD BE APPRECIATED.  SET-UPS ARE USUALLY THE SAT. BEFORE @ 3:00 PM, BUT CHECK WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE OR ONE OF THE COORDINATORS TO CONFIRM THIS.  THANKS AGAIN!!

ATTENTION: LAUREL HILL MEN OF ALL AGES -- The first Sunday in each month we have a breakfast gathering at 9:00 a.m.   At this gathering, we have devotion and discuss upcoming projects for outside missions. We also hear a heartfelt testimony from time to time. Please reserve every first Sunday at 9:00a.m. and join your brothers-in-Christ at church.  (Please Note Time Change:  From Memorial Day through Labor Day, our gathering will take place at 8:00 a.m.)

VISITORS:  Our visitor program includes a very nice package of materials on LHUMC--our history, programs, facilities, missions, worship services and activities/study groups available.  They are available in the narthex during each of our worship services.  Raymond, along with our other ushers and greeters, have been doing a wonderful job of identifying visitors and other infrequent attendees and presenting them with a package along with a welcome handshake/hug and friendly smile.  In addition, a member of our congregation (usually someone on our Committee), has been assigned each week to personally deliver a small basket of newly baked bread to each first-time visitor on that Sunday afternoon or evening along with a short visit and a warm word of thanks for sharing worship with us and an encouragement and invitation to return and become a regular part of our worshiping community.

• OUR LADIES OF LAUREL HILL - SCHEDULED MEETINGS ON 2ND TUESDAY @ 11:00 AM @  LAUREL HILL 
• (Contact Gail Dagenhart @ 795-7790 for details regarding meetings (dates, times, places, topics).  

HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED -- One of the many ways in which we are helping within our community and beyond!!

   FISH COLLECTION FOR MAY:  INSTANT POTATOES

                                  

MISSION STATEMENT:  The primary purpose of Eastern Henrico F I S H  is to assist people who have "short-term emergencies" that require immediate attention.  FISH provides food, clothing, lodging or help with financial needs as deemed appropriate, as promptly as possible.  FISH may also refer persons to other service agencies relating to their particular need.  The Christian commitment to "do unto others as we would have them do unto us" gives FISH a clear sense of direction and motivation.  FISH representatives are lay people guided by the servant-hood model of Jesus Christ.  Funding comes from 22 area churches, civic organizations, grants, and individuals.  This ministry is indeed the "community's ministry" and is able to serve because of the generosity of the people of eastern Henrico County. 

Eastern Henrico F I S H  began in 1971 and provides services which include:

• A Clothes Closet with adult and children's clothes, baby needs, household items (such as linens, curtains, dishes, blankets, rugs)
• Financial Help
• Food
• Medications and Supplies or Equipment
• Overnight Shelter
• Referrals to other Agencies, and
• Other Emergency Needs

Prior to 2001, F I S H  was strictly a volunteer organization with the office, clothes closet and food pantry located in a volunteer's home.  In 2001, permanent facilities with office space, space for the clothes closet and food pantry and a part-time office manager because available.  Today, a network of approximately 95 volunteers support the organization's various services to those in need. "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink' or 'What will we wear?'  For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.  But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."  Matthew 6:31-33   

APRIL & OCTOBER ARE STUFFED ANIMAL COLLECTION MONTHS

During the months of April and October stuffed animals, children's books and DVD's  are collected for distribution to the MCV Pediatric ER for little ones who need a SPECIAL FRIEND during their stay at the hospital.   Thank you for always being so generous by giving from your heart!  During this time, OUR STUFFED FRIENDS ARE PROUDLY SITTING WITH US ON SUNDAY MORNINGS DURING OUR WORSHIP SERVICE. Remember to say a prayer for them to be a SPECIAL BLESSING to the children and their parents during their time of illness.  Collection Date: April 3rd through April 24th, 2011 - NEXT DATE in October

TRUNK OR TREAT

Friday, October 29

6-8 p.m. (Open to all Ages)

Bring your car to Laurel Hill -- pop the trunk -- & let the

"ghoulish"  good times begin!

                                    If "tricking out of your trunk" isn't your only treat, then come join                                                                     us in the fellowship hall!  We can use volunteers to help with food, games and                                                   crafts!  Don't forget to dress in your HALLOWEEN BEST!    

                                       Help us to make this event a FUN and UNIQUE TIME for our children!                                                                      For more information, contact Judy Anderson @ 795-5786!

AND

ANNUAL FALL DINNER & AUCTION

Saturday, November 6th

Dinner & Craft Sale 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Silent Auction  5:00-6:45 p.m.

Live Auction 7:00 p.m.

Adults: $8.00

Children 3-12: $4.00

Take-out available.

                                Tickets may be purchased at the church or call 795-2772.

          Dinner includes turkey & dressing, gravy, potatoes & string beans, rolls, coffee/tea, and            homemade desserts.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO MISSIONS MINISTRY

Need more information??  Call the church office. 

CHRISTMAS CANTATA 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th @ 11:00

(Covered Dish Luncheon to follow)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

            November 12 @ 7:00 PM - Family/Social Ministries Game Night and

        December 19 @ TBA - Tacky Light Tour

SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTION:  During the month of AUGUST, we collect school supplies to benefit our economically-challenged children within our local schools.  Listed below are "items" suggested by the Special Education Department, which may prove helpful.  As always, THANK YOU for your continued generosity in meeting needs of others.  OUR COLLECTION FOR 2010 WAS ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS!!!

COPY PAPER:  One box for each of the 4 teachers that teach Special Eduction. Any amount, even individual packs, would be very much appreciated.    

TOYS: The PEDD program (children ages 3 & 4) do a lot of group playing, also have time for play in K, 1 & 2.

GAMES/WORKBOOKS: Any academic based games/workbooks, age appropriate for the younger children, especially to reinforce math and reading skills.

BOOKS: Classroom books are in short supply, the kind of books that kids love to look at, colorful, tempting books that they run for...they would be divided by age (K-Grade 5).

INCENTIVES: These students love prizes and treats, small toys, candy (not chocolate or nuts, gum), pencils, etc. to get them moving. "Dollar Tree type items are just perfect."                           

 As always, thank you for your support. If you would prefer to contribute money, please do so--make checks payable to Laurel Hill and Marked: School Supplies!!