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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