WELCOME to the Lakeville United Church of Christ

Announcements


February 3, 2008



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

you are welcome here!"



Upcoming Events:

Today: following Worship - Full Council Meeting

*Today is also Parish Pantry.  Please, if you did not remember today, bring non-perishable food items, paper products or cleaning products to help restock the shelves at the Livonia Food Pantry.

Tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 4th @ 7 pm - Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, Feb. 6th --Ash Wednesday: First Lenten Lunch at Livonia Presbyterian Church at noon.

Lenten Bible Study: Letters of Paul: at LUCC at 1:30 pm in Thatcher Room

Ash Wednesday service at South Livonia UCC at 7 pm

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

Saturday, Feb. 9th - Soup & Pie Sale


Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, February 16th

10 a.m. - Men's Fellowship w/Steve Johnson at the church

12 noon - Women's Fellowship Lunch at Bonnie Haller's


Thank you!

“We would like to thank everyone at LUCC for being so wonderful to us these past few months. We now live in Hemlock and are attending church there. We hope that they are as nice as you. We really appreciate all you did for us. God Bless you.” Joanne, Jade-Lynn and Brian Heinsler


A Word from the Pastor

Dear Friends in Faith,

Welcome to our worship service this morning. We're glad that you're here. It is Communion Sunday, the day we set aside to remember the precious gift given to us by Jesus. This sacred table is set for all people who wish to participate in the sharing of bread and juice.  May this communion meal bring the Christ light within us to burn brighter.
Blessings, Pastor Deborah 


Soup & Pie Sale

In preparation for the February 9th Eat In/Take Out Soup and Pie Sale, The Women's Fellowship is looking for these donations:  flour, shortening, mason jars, brown sugar, butter, carrots, onions, celery, large cans beef broth, crushed tomatoes, large disposable pie tins... Deliver to the church kitchen prior to February 7th. If you are going to be working, please a bring rolling pin, pastry cutter and an apple peeler (if you have one). Any further questions, please contact Mary Lou Spencer @ 346-5164.


Cottage Meetings in February!

Sign-ups for the cottage meetings are outside the secretary’s office. Please sign up today!


Lenten Lunches

Every year during Lent South Livonia UCC, St Matthew Roman Catholic Church, United Church of Livonia, Livonia Presbyterian Church, Conesus United Church and Lakeville UCC participate in a Lenten Lunches Series on Wednesday at noon at the Livonia Presbyterian Church. Each church takes turns to serve lunch and to present a short program. Everyone is welcome to come. Our “turn” will be February 13th. We will need soups, sandwiches, cookies, and people to serve. Please let a Deacon know if you would like to help or use the sign up sheet posted on the bulletin board.


PLEASE NOTE: Don Lewis is temporarily residing, for therapy, at the Highlands @ Brighton, 5901 Lac de Ville Blvd., Rochester, NY 14618. This is located at the corner of S. Clinton and Westfall. Cards and visits would be most welcome.

Social Hour
The Winter Social Hour Host signup is posted on the bulletin board.  Please help keep the tradition on track by volunteering to host Social Hour.


Prayer Journal Update From UCC

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ

On behalf of the whole United Church of Christ I want to thank you for the prayer journal you have sent for distribution to the United States service men and women. I have read through many of the prayers and reflections and know they will be a powerful word of comfort and hope to those who are in distant and dangerous places.

This morning the prayer journals we have received were placed on the communion table in our Amistad Chapel during staff worship. The will remain there for a week to give staff and visitors an opportunity to see them. The journals will be sent to the UCC chaplains in Iraq and Afghanistan for

distribution to their soldiers.

Know that we are deeply grateful for you participation in this powerful movement.

Sincerely, John H. Thomas

General Minister and President


Lay Ministry Team

Several people have discerned that their God-given gifts include ministry leadership in the church. If you also have discerned that you have this gift and would like to use it, please see Pastor Deborah soon.



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, those who need work; Sharon, Tyler, Lois, Danielle, Jim’s family, Mark’s family.


Directory

Reverend Deborah E. Roof Pastor

Steve Johnson Student Pastor

Irina Georgieva Choir Director, Organist

Steve Johnson Liturgist

Lance Parker Trustee (Feb.)

Karen Wissler Deacon of Concern (Feb.)

Nancy Parker Council President

Cindy Davis/Marcia Parsons Financial Secretaries

Beverly Pepperdine Secretary

Scriptures for the First Sunday in Lent – February 10, 2008

• Gen. 2:15-17; 3:1-7 • Ps 32 • Rom. 5:12-19 • Matt. 4:1-11 •

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