2025 Fall Fest
Sunday, October 26th
3:00 – 4:00 Set up - decorate your space
4:00 – 7:00 Welcome all to trick or treat, enjoy food, games & activities
Trick or Treat Celebration An indoor event where table space is decorated in the Fellowship hall and treats are handed out from the decorated spaces. Food, games and activities…fun for the whole family. Invite friends, neighbors and everyone you know. You can even invite people you don’t know!! A great time to meet new people and have fun!!
If you are interested in hosting a space or game, helping with food or lend a helping hand with this event contact JoAnn: call or text 217-652-8137, e-mail joverholt@laurelumchurch.org
Friendsgiving
November 16th at Noon in Fellowship Hall
Bring a dish and bring a friend!
You are invited to a Laurel Friendsgiving potluck meal on Sunday, November 16 after third service. We will be asking for sign-ups so we can have a variety of foods and so we can track how many people plan to eat. We’d love to have you prepare the dishes you submitted for the church cookbook, but you are welcome to bring other dishes as well. See you at Friendsgiving! SIGN UP IS REQUIRED - you can do this in the parlor or online.
Diaper Depot Giveaway
The next Diaper Giveaway is November 15th, 10am-Noon, 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. During a recent give away, an out-of-town driver pulled in and donated $40. They just wanted to help!
Want to get involved in Diaper Depot? There are many ways…
• Help distribute on the give away dates
• Help with the shopping process
• Help with the books
Donate money at any time. To donate online search for LUMC Diaper Depot at www.laurelumchurch.org or go to the Target registry for LUMC Diaper Depot. 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, contact JoAnn Overholt to be connected with one of our Diaper Depot organizers.
Scribbles 2025
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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