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Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | |
PALM SUNDAY:
3/24/24
Centering Music:
Londonderry Air by Donald E. Allured
Agape Ringers
Hymns:
UMH #116 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
UMH #280 All Glory, Laud, and Honor
Scripture:
Luke 22:14-30
(8:30 a.m.) Tommy Damico
(11 a.m.) Cathy Gaston
Sermon:
Letting God
Rev. Katie McKay Simpson
Offertory:
Day to Sing Hosanna by Pepper Choplin
Chancel Choir; Geoffrey Stemen; Brandon LaFleur, conductor
Postlude:
Ride on, King Jesus arr. Geoffrey Stemen
Geoffrey Stemen, organ
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A Letter from Sheri Lee, Children's Director: | |
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After six years in my current position, it is time for a change in my life. I will be stepping down as
children’s director after Vacation Bible school this year.
When I first interviewed for the job years ago, I was asked how I would grow the children’s program. I very honestly responded that I did not know. Children cannot drive and bring themselves to Sunday school or any of the events. With that said, I would like to thank all of the parents for setting their children’s spiritual growth as a priority. Parents have stepped up and have faithfully brought their children to Sunday school and events and have also volunteered to help with the programs. I know the future children’s director can count on your loving support.
I would also like to thank the staff and those in the congregation who run the adult Sunday school. The adult programs are strong and engaging. On Sunday mornings, the parents can drop their kids off at Sunday school, enjoy the fellowship of others, and learn about God’s love. The new director is lucky to be stepping into a wonderful staff and congregation.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as children’s director. The children are such a pleasure to be around. I will serve in this position until July 1st, or until another director is hired.
This year’s theme for the children has been JOY, joyful living, joyful giving, and joyful service. The children have shown joy throughout the year, and constantly remind me of Jesus’ love.
Do not worry. I am not going anywhere. I will continue to volunteer and be an active part of the church. I enjoy this church and all of you. Thank you so much for allowing me to serve as the children’s director.
Sincerely,
Sheri Lee
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THE SEASON OF LENT AT UUMC: | |
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As we approach Holy Week let us reflect upon our quote from the Lent Devotional Guide, "We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love,” -Martin Luther King Jr.
We invite you to join us as we embark on a journey towards freedom and wholeness and give ourselves the greatest gift. You can find the accompanying devotional guide below.
Lent Devotional Guide 2024
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During Holy Week, we have many offerings. From worship to the Stations of the Cross to our Labyrinth Walks, this week has many prayer practices for all to find a place to engage with. Share this video with your family and friends or on your social media for all to get a chance to find that place.
Click here to view our worship times and screenshot to share amongst friends and family.
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Every year University United Methodist Church offers its congregation the opportunity to purchase beautiful Easter Lilies as Memorials or Honorariums to decorate the sanctuary on Easter Sunday.
To place your order fill out the form linked below and or fill out the physical form on Sunday found in your bulletin, the Narthex, or the Fellowship Hall and return it to the church office by Tuesday, March 26th. The cost of the lilies this year is $22.00 per plant. Please be sure to designate if the gift is “in memory of ” (person has passed away) or “in honor of” (person is still living).
Lily Order Form
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Share this Easter Egg Hunt invitation with a family or friend looking for a safe fun way to celebrate Easter this year. We look forward to this egg-citing event with you! | |
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During Holy Week, March 24th through March 30th, we invite you to experience the Stations of the Cross, which is a practice of pilgrims retracing Jesus' actual final steps from Jerusalem to the place where he was crucified. For people who couldn't make it to Jerusalem, churches began offering stations of meditation to reflect on those final moments of Jesus' life.
This artwork by Scott Erickson will be featured alongside the front of UUMC and we invite all to engage to participate in this meaningful practice.
The invitational video linked here is a great way to get more information about Stations of the Cross. Share this video with anyone who you think may connect with this meaningful practice.
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LSU lunch will be held in the back parking lot during the Easter Egg Hunt picnic. There will be a special table with purple and gold decorations for us to enjoy our prepared lunch together. We look forward to this time of gathering. | |
Parents & Professional Social: | |
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Due to scheduling, the social scheduled for April 7th will no longer be taking place. Save this calendar for our upcoming socials remaining this year as we plan to continue this way of connecting.
If you have any questions about attending please email Lauren LeBoeuf at lauren@universitymethodist.org
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Following our UUMC Faith Forward event on January 14th, we have been working diligently to bring the church campus and online presence up to date with our new visual identity.
You may have noticed some pieces have been updated from worship life to our social media profiles. Even this newsletter has a fresh look and new design! Take some time to visit our social media and see the new changes. We have a lot more in store to share and can't wait to present some new features that will uplift our life together.
If you ever have questions email Merissa Butler at communications@universitymethodist.org.
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Want to know what is happening in the life of the United Methodist Church?
Rev. Katie is a clergy delegate for General Conference 2024. She is one of three clergy that is a delegate from the Louisiana Annual Conference. One of the main topics being discussed is the Regionalization of the United Methodist Church. To learn more about this, click here.
Have questions about how this affects UUMC? Leave your questions in our UMC General Conference 2024 Google Form!
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Youth Volunteer Opportunity: | |
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Are you looking for meaningful volunteer or service opportunities? The Youth Ministry at UUMC is looking for people to donate snacks or to provide a meal for our young people. A heart for service and passion for people are all we require.
Here is a list of suggested snack ideas to help get the ideas going:
- Individually wrapped snacks are best. (ex. multi-packs of chips, granola bars, protein bars, etc.)
- Individually portioned drinks (ex. Caprisun pouches, canned sodas, Koolaid pouches, apple juice bottles, orange juice bottles, etc.)
- If there are nuts or peanut butter, please have that specified.
Want to provide a full meal? Sign up here under the Snack/Supper Volunteer slot.
Bring any snack donations to the church office with a note that says it is for the Youth Ministry.
Your willingness to serve the next generation strengthens the fabric of us all. Thank you in advance.
Joseph LeBoeuf
Director of Youth Ministries
youth@universitymethodist.org
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Suicide Prevention and Intervention Walk: | |
Rise Against Hunger 2024: | |
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For those of you who are not familiar with Rise Against Hunger, it is an organization that sends individually packed meals to people throughout the world. Rise Against Hunger meals represent the hopes and dreams of people worldwide. Volunteers, such as ourselves, are the heart of Rise Against Hunger’s mission to end hunger. The organization sends millions of pre-packed meals around the globe each year.
Come and join us for this fulfilling event. Let’s do our part to help end hunger!
Use the following link to sign up: https://rah.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/homepage?id=7018c000001DmhfAAC
To learn more about Rise Against Hunger click here. More information will be available soon for all who plan to participate in this mission.
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Hope Ministries Food Drive
Donation Drop Off: Church Office During the Week or in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays
The food bank has notified us that there will be no meat for the next few months. They do not have funds to purchase it. In an effort to bridge the gap until they send meat again, our clients would greatly appreciate any canned meat donations. Canned tuna, chicken, salmon, vienna sausages, and ham would all be welcomed.
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Mission Dinner Benefiting Capital Area Alliance foe the Homeless: | |
Comfort, love, hope — there’s so much we can give to our community when we work together. Thank you all for helping prepare kits for Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless. Through missions, we help bring awareness to our community and give light to those in need. Join us for our next event! | |
Faith Friends is filling up eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday from Noon to 2 p.m.! Spread the word to your friends and family so all can gather up some fun-filled eggs! | |
Our 5th grade Garden Team is hard at work potting up basil, mint, cilantro, dill, zinnias, and cosmos to sell at our upcoming Garden Party! They can’t wait to show you our garden on April 12th. | |
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Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Garden Party which will celebrate two big events for our church: our 40th year as Partners in Education with McKinley Elementary and the Grand Opening of our fabulous new school garden that the students named the Jaguar Jungle.
The seeds that we have faithfully sown together over the last 40 years through countless hours of volunteering, student/teacher support, and prayers lead us to these momentous milestones.
We hope to see you all there!
Shirley Flake
Kids Hope Director
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Employment Opportunities at UUMC: | |
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UUMC will be hiring a new Director of Children's Ministry this spring. If you are interested in the position, please use the link below to see the full job posting on the UUMC Website. Directions to apply are included in the job posting.
Director of Children's Ministry -Job Posting
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Prayer List:
Bobbie Barbier, Brother Cliff King, Kari Behan, Robert Blackledge, Marc Blackwell, Myrtle Branning, Doug and Gail Braymer, Bob Buchanan, Beth Courtney, Blaire Dickey, Family of Larry Duncan, Janet Grace, Kerry Hawkins, Kristine Hawkins, Elliot Irby, The Family of Arnold Jackson, Linda & Ulysses Joseph, Dana and Curt Kinard, Katie Love, Sonni Muller, Sally Perry, Jan Phillips, Cristy Reed, Vanessa and Brooklyn Rives, Jessica Roux’s Ukrainian Host Family, Jessie and Herbert Sibley, Leah Stewart and Family, Mary Tinsley, Jim Traynham, Garrett Ward, Wesley Foundation Leadership, Genny Whitehead and all of those in our congregation who are in nursing homes or homebound.
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