July Mission: School Supplies
It’s hard to realize we need to think about school supplies already!!
Last year we divided the school supplies between Butler school, and Kumler Neighborhood Ministries and had enough to fulfill their needs. It was awesome!!
The time has come again…stores are putting out supplies so let’s fill the big wire tub!! It will be by the elevator.
Some of the needs include:
Book Bags, (last year the book bags were amazing and so cute),
Notebooks, White note book paper, Markers, Colored pencils,
24 Crayons, Pencil sharpeners w/top covers, Folders with pockets, Child Scissors (Fiskars), Rulers (standard and metric), Ball point pens (blue or black), Pink erasers, #2 Pencils with erasers, White Glue or glue sticks, Highlighters, Dry erase markers
Many stores have school supply lists from the schools your children attend in the store for you to view. Your children can look for their own supplies and buy extra for another child! Thanks to all of you for having a heart for Mission!!
Blood Drive
Once again, Laurel will be hosting a blood drive with Impact Life. Their mobile will be here at Laurel on Sunday, September 27. We have been blessed with many donors during previous drives. If you are thinking of being a donor this year, the cut off date for donating blood is August 2, in order for you to be able to donate on the 27th. Thank you for considering making this life-saving decision.
Cook Out at the Hamilton’s
It’s Great Family Fun!!
Sunday, Aug. 30
Meet at the home of Rev. John and Ruth Ann Hamilton (157 Nottingham) at 4:00 p.m. for food, fellowship and fun. We will plan to eat at 5:00 p.m.
If you can help organize this event please let us know. We will need Volunteers to help take tables, grill, and other supplies to the Hamilton’s home. This is usually loaded and delivered after one of the church services on that Sunday morning. We will also need grill masters to make sure the meat is perfect. More volunteers will be needed to return items to Laurel.
Come and bring your family and friends!!!
Dana's First Mission Trip
…continued from the May 2026, Laurel Leaf
As reported last month:
Dana joined the Volunteers In Mission International (VIMI), a non-profit connected with the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, to help Sagbayan UMC, in Bohol, Philippines, and its pastor, the Rev. Lyster Patigdas, launch the soon-to-be Santa Cruz UMC, making it only the second UMC in this large island of 1.5 million people.
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Diaper Depot Giveaway
The next Diaper Giveaway is July 18th, 9:45am-11:30am, LUMC Parking Lot. No early arrivals, please.
Illinois families have access to subsidies for formula, childcare and food through a variety of government and community programs. Surprisingly, subsidies for diapers and wipes do not exist. Laurel is stepping into this void. At each Diaper Depot, LUMC distributes diapers, wipes and a book until supplies run out.
Want to get involved in Diaper Depot? There are many ways…
• Help distribute on the give away dates
• Help stock the shelves
• Help with the books
And yes, of course you can just donate at Laurel. There are donation envelopes in the pews, just mark it Diaper Depot. If you have questions or would ike to help, contact Tiffany LeVeque our Diaper Depot Coordinator at tleveque@laurelumchurch.org.
Please bring non-perishable food items to the church to be distributed locally to those in need.
Scribbles
Come join the fun!
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 to 11:30 am
The cost is $30.00 a month for 2 days per week or $15 a month for one day per week.
This program for preschool aged children includes activities, music, crafts, games, story time, and a snack. Scribbles is a safe nurturing environment where children experience the love of God and the wonders of His creation. This is a great time for parents to shop, run errands or just have some down time for themselves while their children are in a loving educational setting.
If you know of families, friends and neighbors that may benefit from this program, please pass the information on. All pre-school age children are welcome.
Register in person or by calling 217-525-1866. If you have questions please contact JoAnn Overholt at joverholt@laurelumchurch.org.
Communion Deliveries
If anyone would like communion delivered to you personally at home, please let the church know. Also, if anyone wants to help deliver communion, please let us know. We are gaining more requests for communion, so we need more people to help deliver.
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