What's Happening
Christmas Eve Service at 3:30 PM on Dec 24-DetailsBelow
 Looking at the forecast for Thursday, we have made some changes to our Christmas Eve service to ensure the safety of all. The service will still be at 3:30PM on Thursday. It will be able to be viewed via Zoom, Facebook Live, or through the FM Transmitter. There will not be an outdoor service as we had planned. The service will take place from the sanctuary; the only people who will be in the sanctuary will be the ones running the service. We are still planning to hold a live nativity during the last song of the service, Silent Night. The live nativity will be under the carport. If you are listening to the service in the parking lot, please use the attached map to drive past and see the Live Nativity. If you attend in the parking lot, we will be handing out flashlights and a bulletin. If you attend virtually from home, please plan to have a candle or flashlight to use during Silent Night. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Feel free to leave a message on the church phone and someone will get back to you. Leola UMC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 823 1051 2857 Passcode: 623314 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82310512857#,,,,*623314# US (Washington D.C) +13126266799,,82310512857#,,,,*623314# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 823 1051 2857 Passcode: 623314  |
Hope and Blessing Bag
 Needed NEW items: Baby Wipes, Hand sanitizer, Q-tips, Band Aids, Bodywash, Tissues, Shampoo, Conditioner, Chapstick, Lotion, Masks, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Socks, $5 McDonald's gift cards, Deodorant, Hats, Gloves |
Cookie Sale Collection to Combat World Hunger- Dec 13
 Last year, our third year in participating in the cookie sale, our sales provided 26,625 meals to children. Well done all you cookie lovers! Although there will be no cookie trays (or calories) this year, let’s see if we can provide as many meals – or more – this year through your generous donations. If you will not be attending church services to receive your special envelope on December 13, you can send your donation following the instructions at the end of the Cookie Sale article in this newsletter. "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me." Matthew 25:35 Thank you for your loving and generous donations |
Community Activity Dec 5 with Santa and a Craft Contest
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Thank You for Kensill Fund for Hope donations
 Thank You for your continued support! The KFH Committee |
2 Services Resume November 8
 Starting November 8th, we will be returning to our previous Sunday worship schedule. At 9AM, there will be a traditional service which will be available on Zoom and Facebook Live. At 10:30AM, there will be a contemporary service without recording. Lee's Sunday school class will start at 10:15. There will be NO cafe through the remainder of 2020. Children's Sunday school will only be available during the 10:30AM service after the first two praise songs. There will be no child care or children's Sunday school during the 9AM service at this time. As always, masks are required within any area of the church. We will continue to communicate any changes through Facebook, our website, church newsletter, and email. Thank you for your patience! |
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
 Located in the Caribbean Sea, the Dominican Republic occupies the eastern side of Hispaniola, the island it shares with Haiti. It is known for its tourism and the merengue dance. Samaritan’s Purse began delivering Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to children here in 1999. Ten years later, we launched The Greatest Journey follow-up discipleship program for shoebox recipients in the nation. We have already started collecting for 2021! Please leave item donations in the box near the mailboxes. We will also need to collect $9 for shipping for each box. Most importantly, please pray for this mission and the recipients of the boxes! |
Endowment Education Gifts Available
 Annually the Endowment committee of Leola United Methodist church offers eligible students of any age the opportunity to apply for an educational gift. The gifts are available by application to students who are a church member or family of a member (spouse, child, grandchild) and who are currently pursuing a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Recipients are eligible for up to five lifetime gifts. Applications will be available in the narthex, by request to the church office (leolaumc@gmail.com) or Endowment committee chairperson, Liz Hoffman. The link below gives you a printable copy of the application. The deadline to return the application to the church office or to Liz Hoffman is December 1, 2020. Click for link to printable copy of the Endowment Gift Application For additional scholarship opportunities through the United Methodist Church, college students and high school seniors should check out www.gbhem.org in early January 2021 and go to the Loans & Scholarships heading. |
AmazonSmile Prime Day Deals Oct 13, 14
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Autumn Free Lunch Drive Through Oct 24 at ll AM
 LUMC Outreach Committee. |
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