WELCOME to the Lakeville United Church of Christ


Announcements

January 13, 2008


“No matter who you are and no matter where you are on life’s journey,

you are welcome here!"



Upcoming Events:

Today, - Adult Workshop - 'On “Call"' presented by Kay Thomas

Monday, Jan. 14th @ 7 pm - Nominating Committee Meeting

Thursday, Jan. 17th @ 7 pm - Choir Rehearsal

Next Sunday, Jan. 20th - from noon to 1:15 pm PPG

Monday, Jan. 21st @ 7 pm - Deacons Meeting

Tuesday, Jan. 22nd - Newsletter Deadline & Publishing


NOTE: Annual Reports are due THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY


A Word from the Pastor

Dear Friends in Faith,

Welcome to our service this morning. I am glad that you are here. Last week we heard the story of Esther and learned that God is not mentioned in the book of Esther at all. I asked you to think about God’s presence in the story of Esther. Today you will hear my views. After the worship service, let me know if I leave any out!

Blessings and Peace, Pastor Deborah


LAST DAY! Prayer Journal for Our Troops

Please sign the prayer journal TODAY! We will send this prayer journal to the UCC home office TOMORROW, where they will be blessed during weekly worship in the Amistad Chapel. They will then be shipped to our UCC military chaplains serving in Iraq. The troops should receive them during the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6.


BBT (Breaking Bread Together)

MONDAY NIGHT DINNER (BBT) is offered at St Timothy’s each and every Monday evening starting at 5:00 pm for anyone who wishes to come. Starting Monday, January 15th, there will be a contemporary worship service at 6:00 pm. What a wonderful ministry!




Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the congregation of the Lakeville United Church of Christ will be held Sunday, January 27th, 2008, immediately following the morning worship service. At that time we will elect officers, receive annual reports, and vote on the 2008 budget. Congregational concerns and church business may be brought up at this meeting.



Blankets of Love/Tools of Hope


Blankets of Love/Tools of Hope is this month's mission.   Blankets of Love/Tools of Hope is a program of Church World Service which helps support people throughout the world, including the United States, particularly during times of natural disaster and offers after care for emotional support and rebuilding of lives and homes.  For each $5 raised, LUCC helps with the purchase of a blanket, shovel, rake, or hoe.  As of Jan. 6th our total stands at $90.  If you would like to support the Blankets of Love/Tools of Hope, please use a pew envelope and write "Blankets or Tools" on it. 



Thank you

Thank you for filling the grocery cart again last Sunday!  Your donations will be welcomed on the Livonia Food Pantry shelves! 


New 2008 Giving Envelopes

New 2008 Giving Envelopes are available in the Central Office.  If you would like to use the envelope giving system, please contact Marcia Parsons or Cindy Davis. There is no charge for the envelopes. 


News from Livingston Country Coalition of Churches

Did you know that several months ago a dairy farm was raided in the middle of the night and the workers were taken to a detention in Batavia? These workers provided their employers with documentation. The farmers abide by all labor laws, i.e. these workers are earning more than minimum wage. Yet, because they are Hispanic, they are considered being harassed and detained. They live in constant fear.


2008 God’s Creation Calendars are here!

Please accept this gift from the Deacons. You can pick them up outside the office. (1 per family)


Prayer List

If you would like to have someone on our Prayer List please fill out a pew card (include your name) and put the card in the collection plate.

Let us pray for our families, World Leaders, those serving in the military, those who have served our country and have been wounded, those suffering from cancer, those recovering from operations, those recovering from trauma or accidents, those who suffer from alienation or ill-will, those who don’t have enough to eat, and those who need work.


Directory

Reverend Deborah E. Roof Pastor

Steve Johnson Student Pastor

Irina Georgieva Choir Director, Organist

Nancy Parker Liturgist

Ed Hoefer Trustee (Jan.)

Bardee Nichols Deacon of Concern (Jan.)

Nancy Parker Council President

Cindy Davis/Marcia Parsons Financial Secretaries

Beverly Pepperdine Secretary


Scriptures for Second Sunday after Epiphany – January 20, 2008

• Isa. 49:1-7 • Ps 40:1-11 • l Cor.1:1-9 • John 1:29-42 •


Lakeville United Church Of Christ Phone # (585) 346-5235

5687 Big Tree Road Email: lakevilleucc@frontiernet.net

Rev. Deborah E Roof Pastor's Cell # 472-4284

Email: revdeborah@frontiernet.net Website: www.LakevilleUCC.com


Audio tapes of the services are located next to the office foyer bulletin board. Please make use of this service.


"Never place a period where God has placed a comma." - Gracie Allen