The latest at Lehman Memorial United Methodist Church
Stay up to date with the happenings of Lehman Memorial United Methodist Church by visiting our blog. You'll find information such as announcements, sermon notes, and updates to encourage and challenge your walk with the Lord.
Reserve a spot for our next community dinner
by: Karl Smith
05/12/2023
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Our next community dinner will be May 24. Details to come, but think hot dogs and your favorite picnic dish. Please make reservations so we can plan for enough food. Just contact the church office.
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Stewardship Thoughts: Not the hard way, the one way
by: Karl Smith
05/11/2023
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When we talk about financial stewardship, we might fall into the trap of thinking that God’s way is too hard. “First fruits” is just an expression, giving off the top is not practical, and the tithe is just impossible. But Jesus reminded us,
"Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full – pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38
God
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Help care for others
by: Karl Smith
05/10/2023
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Pastor Nancy would like to start a “Caring For Others” CFO Team. With Parish nurse Karen Douglass retiring this team would make phone calls, send notes, or visit our insiders or the sick. Interested? Contact Pastor Nancy by email or by phone.
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Share your ideas
by: Karl Smith
05/09/2023
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The Outreach Committee is planning “Idea” sessions May 21 after the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services. They are planning a few events later in the Fall & Winter and are looking for people with ideas on how to make thoseeventssuccessful. Youdon’t have to join the committee, just share your ideas.
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A note of thanks from Karen Douglass
by: Karl Smith
05/08/2023
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Dear members of Lehman Church,
I am overwhelmed with love and appreciation for all the kind words and gifts since my retirement as the parish nurse. Thank you all so much! I am also thankful for all of you who prepared and attended the luncheon. It meant a lot to me! I will treasure all the happy memories. Wishing everyone good health, a happy spirit, and all God’s richest blessings.
Love, Karen
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Stewardship Thoughts: Sacrificial Giving
by: Karl Smith
05/04/2023
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Sacrificial Giving
If our expenditure on comforts, luxuries, amusements, etc. is up to the standard common among those with the same income as our own, we are probably giving away too little. If our charities do not at all pinch or hamper us, I should say they are too small. There ought to be things we should like to do and cannot do because our charitable expenditures exclude them.
C.S. Lewis as quoted by Paul Borthwick in 101 Ways to Simplify Your Life
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former Lehman pastor's father passes
by: Karl Smith
05/02/2023
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Some of us remember Paul Longmire, who served as an associate pastor here about 20 years ago. His father, Rodney Longmire, Sr., passed away Sunday, April 23. Paul and his brothers Rodney and John each served as United Methodist clergy.
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Updated: New VBS sign up link
by: Karl Smith
05/01/2023
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We've made it easier to sign up for VBS, just click here!
We’ll meet June 26 to June 30,6p.m.to8p.m.for children from 4 years old to those who have completed fifth grade. Songs, crafts, games, fun, and great ways to connect to the Bible.
Questions? Contact Rebekah Small.
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A message from our bishop
by: Karl Smith
04/26/2023
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Here's the latest email from our bishop ...
Dear United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania,
I am hearing reports from clergy and superintendents that there is renewal across EPA as we emerge from the pandemic. New members, adult baptisms, and rising worship attendance. Thanks be to God for your faithfulness and leadership.
Today I share with you three important matters:
EPA’s Strategic Direction.
Hurricane Ida relief efforts are making a difference in the lives o
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A letter from our Nepal missionaries
by: Karl Smith
04/08/2023
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We received a letter from our Nepal missionaries, which begins:
This past January our medical school asked me to take a turn supervising senior students during their 4-month rural rotation, so I travelled by jeep out to Amp Pipal Hospital in the mountains 60 miles northwest of Kathmandu. I spent a week there, making rounds with the eight female students, testing their clinical skills, and ending each day with a teaching session. Evenings when I returned to the guest house,
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High School seniors: Apply for the Isabel Lyttle Scholarship
by: Karl Smith
03/14/2023
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High school seniors are encouraged to apply for the Isabel Lyttle Scholarship. It's simple, merely download this form, fill it out, and return it to the church office.
The scholarship is funded by donations from our congregation and we are grateful to those who give to the fund throughout the year. If you would also like to be a donor, there are donation envelopes in the pew rack, simply place your donation in the envelope, check off “Isabel Lyttle” and place the envelope i
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VBS is set, sign up now
by: Karl Smith
03/08/2023
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It's simple: VBS will be held June 26-30 from 6-8 pm.
Simply download this form, fill it out, and return it to the office in person or via email.
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A farewell message from our parish nurse
by: Karl Smith
03/07/2023
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Dear Members of Lehman Church,
After careful thought, prayer, and deliberation, I have made the decision to retire from my position as the parish nurse of Lehman Church.
I cannot begin to express, within the scope of this letter, what being Lehman’s par- ish nurse has meant to me. I have spent 27 years working to fulfill the purpose of the parish nurse ministry: caring for the members of the church and community in wholeness of body, mind, and spirit.
There are so many w
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Isabel Lyttle scholarship
by: Karl Smith
02/22/2023
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Giving envelope update
by: Karl Smith
02/21/2023
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The company now says they will be here this month or next. In the meantime, to make your offering: Place checks & cash in an envelope and place in the offering plate, mail it to the church, drop off at the church office during business hours, or use eGiving here on our website.
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