Please bring non-perishable food items to the church to be distributed locally to those in need.
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.
We are grateful for God’s own gift in Jesus Christ, and committed to our congregation’s ministry and mission outreach.
PBJ
Sunday, November 30 is our next Sunday Morning Mission for PBJ Sandwiches. We will be making sandwiches in Fellowship Hall that Sunday morning. Please come join us for fun and fellowship while we serve a need in our Community.
What fun festivities does you family do, or did in the past? Share your family tradition with us. Maybe we can all learn some new ideas to make future memories.
Please submit your tradition online or use the form in the parlor by December 7 so we can create the display.
The SnGo Pop-up
Sale returns on Sunday, December 7
As you begin your holiday preparations, please consider donating any holiday decorations you no longer need to the SnGo Christmas Pop-up Sale. Your gently loved items will be featured at our annual FUN sale on Sunday morning, December 7th in Fellowship Hall. Items can be donated by Friday morning, December 4th and earlier if needed. After November 16, 2025, you may deliver your donated holiday items to the far end (north side) of Room 303.
There will also be holiday attire, new handmade items and delicious bake sale offerings. Come prepared to shop!! Proceeds support the many mission projects of SnGo. Thank you for your continuing support of this growing ministry.
The Star Tree Is Up!
Please purchase unwrapped gifts or gift cards for all ages of children, through young adults starting off on their own after they age out of the foster care system. New Clothing, Art Supplies, Personal Care Items, Bedroom Decor, are just a few things to consider purchasing. Be sure to drop items off by Wednesday, December 3rd!
The Capital City Men’s Chorus, a group of talented guys led by our own Mary E. Myers, will present its Christmas concert on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at Laurel. Tickets are $10 each, and may be purchased in advance from Mary E. Myers or any members of the Chorus (Doug Hahn, Jacob Pahde, Andy Miller), or on the day of the concert at the door. What a beautiful way to enhance your Advent/Christmas season!
The combined choirs of Laurel United Methodist Church and Christ the King Parish will present a Christmas concert in the sanctuary at Laurel on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. This event is part of the Centennial Celebration of the building where we worship each week. Featured will be music used at the initial ceremony dedicating our building in December 1925, as well as other music commemorating the ever-present thread of music woven through the worship of this congregation for 100 years. The presentation is free and open to the public, and we know you will want to be there for this joyous occasion.
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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