Faith & Homosexuality: A Six Week study and discussion of Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church Begins Wed., Apr. 24, 6 pm- 8 pm @ Lancaster UMC also, Thurs. Apr. 25 @ 10:30 am - Noon What does it mean to be the Church of Jesus Christ when it comes to homosexuality, same-gender marriage, and the ordination of LGBTQ persons? Living Faithfully, a six-week, small-group study, was created especially for United Methodists to have grace-filled and respectful discussions about these emotionally charged and highly divisive issues.

We thank you for your generosity! And we pray you may find the level of giving that is right for you. We're learned that as we progress in our journey of faith and commitment it takes intention, gratitude and love in our giving. Your gifts and contributions are a critical part of how we here at Lancaster United Methodist Church can make a difference in our church, our community, and our world. -------------- Please complete this Estimate of Giving Form today. It will be automatically forwarded to our Financial Secretary: Connie McDougall and recorded with the the other Estimates of Giving for Fiscal year: July 2019-June 2020. Please note that you may change your Estimate at any time by notifying Connie at 661-803-0381 or brittkpr@gmail.com. If you have questions regarding this card, or your giving, please contact Connie.

************************ Help us plan our 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. --- In response to God's great love in Jesus Christ, we make a commitment to return a portion of our financial blessings to God through our tithes and offerings. We invest in God's ministry and mission, and we create an opportunity for God to work through us and through our church. _______________________________________________________ PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM OR RETURN AN ANNUAL GIVING CARD (Available from our LUMC Office) Your Estimate will be forwarded to our Financial Secretary: Connie McDougall. Your annual giving card reflects your tithes and offerings to support our church's ministry and mission through the year. We ask that everyone return a commitment card, even if you can only make a limited financial commitment at this time or can only offer prayer. There's power in prayer and we hope that all our congregation is praying for each other. You can always increase or decrease your commitment if your situation changes by calling our Financial Secretary, Connie. If you have questions regarding this card or your giving record, call Connie McDougall at 661-803-0381 or email her through our office: LUMC@LancasterUnited.org. _______________________________________________________ ANNUAL GIVING COMMITMENTS BEGIN ON JULY 1 AND CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE 30.

Please indicate which class you would like to take for this session. Your desire will be sent to our church office and a confirmation sent back to you. Each Person attending needs to register separetly. All Classes will be held at the Lancaster United Methodist Church starting at 6:30 pm. (Please join us for Dinner at Casita Lopez across the street at 5 pm.)

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Thank you for your interest in VBS at Lancaster United Methodist Church! Vacation Bible School (VBS) 9:00am to 12:00pm, Monday thru Friday June 24-28 Our campus is at 918 West Ave J in Lancaster, Ca. Please fill out one form for each child. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. By submitting this Registration you acknowledge that your child may be photographed or video taped and images may be published online.

Tell us about you and your family.

Please contact Janie Fishler in the LUMC office or fill out this form. You will be sent a confirmation letter after this form is completed and a deposit has been received by Lancaster United Methodist Church. If you have any questions please contact Janie Fishler at lumc@lancasterunited.org or 661-942-0419. Thank You.

Please indicate which group you would like to try out. Your desire will be sent to our church office and a confirmation sent back to you. Each Person attending needs to register separetly. Resurrection Family groups will meet at different locations. Some will meet at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Please call to find locations.

MAKE THE SWITCH! Switch your giving by Credit Card / Debit Card to AUTOPAY! That's a regular payment directly from your bank account to the Church Bank Account by filling in the form below. It's a "fee-free" way to give to our church. (It saves both you and us from extra fees.) Note: Your current gift amount can remain the same or you can modify it. Only your payment method will change.

*SECOND MILE GIVING* Every two years we invite the whole congregation to pray about an "over and above" gift to our mortgage. Our first priority is to our Unified/Yearly budget. Our Mortgage Fund is dedicated to paying our monthly Mortgage Payments.

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March 3, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm @ Lancaster United Methodist Church. ---------------- A half-day of learning the ancient/future art of listening to God in silence. Come prepared to learn with others in this soul-refreshing way. ---------------- There will be a $5 cost payable at the door. A check can be made out to LUMC.

Do you have any questions regarding prayer and a prayer life? Pastor Terry would like to know about them and address some of them in his January 2017 Sermon Series: Walking on Glass. Please use this form to share your questions, insights and experiences with prayer.

Help support our Lancaster UMC Hispanic Ministries by feasting on Christmas Tamales. ..... Remember, Deadline for orders is Sunday. Dec. 10. ..... Pick up your order on Sunday, Dec. 17 @ Noon.

A weekend away at Wrightwood's Camp Mt. Kare. Inspiring insight into life, recreational opportunities, campfire, food, rest and great fellowship.

A Friday through Sunday retreat at Camp Mount Kare in Wrightwood, CA. Join with the men of our "Mission Area' United Methodist Churches in the Antelope Valley. There will be time for Hiking, Rest, Recreation, Biblical input, Reflection and Sharing, plus Sports and of course Firesides! It's a great get-away!!! Cost: $129 for whole weekend & Meals (Note: if we have under 30 men, cost will be $149, ...So bring friends!) Please drop off your checks on Sundays in the offering, bring to any UMC church office, or bring with you when you arrive. You may also pay by credit card or PayPal at: www.bit.ly/LUMCGiving Look under "Special Programs and Outreach.)

Please fill out the Trunk or Treat participation form.

Your notes on your visit will help our church keep track of our homebound and elderly. Please take a few moments to fill this out on the same day that you visited someone.

Please indicate which class you would like to take for this session. Your desire will be sent to our church office and a confirmation sent back to you. Each Person attending needs to register separetly. All Classes will be held at the Lancaster United Methodist Church starting at 6:15 pm. (Dinner starts at 5:30 pm.)

Please fill out this form so that we may have our Sunday School teachers contact you and introduce you to our classes on Sunday morning.

God has blessed us with a wonderful church family! All too often God's blessings go unnoticed except by those most directly affected. Have you seen the Holy Spirit of Christ active and alive in our Congregation? Has Christ touched your life through our church family? Can you share a few words about it?

Two Saturdays: Aug. 20 & 27 - 9 am to 2:30 pm Includes a light lunch. All Classes are held at Lancaster UMC 918 West Ave. J, Lancaster, Ca ---- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Aug. 8, 2016 (This will enable us to order your materials) ---- You will be expected to read 1/2 of the booklet before class begins. Cost per class: $35 (includes book(s) as needed and lunch. Workshops $15) You can pay by check made payable to: Lancaster UMC or online through our bookstore. www.bit.ly/LUMC-Bookstore

Please give us some information about you and your family's desire to go to camp. Once we have received your submission we will contact you to confirm the scholarship amount. Thank you.

Thank you for your commitment to be a member of our congregation. Your willingness to both deepen your discipleship of Jesus Christ and your intention to take on responsibility for the vitality of our church is a powerful witness to the presence of God in your life. Note: please fill out one form for each adult.

..... By filling out this form you will notify our office that you want to be on our email list. You may remove your email by notifying lumc@lancasterunited.org. ..... By adding your address you will also receive our mailed newsletter: The Link. ..... Thank you for your interest in our congregation! Janie Fishler, Office Manager

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Saturday, June 11 -- 9 am to 1 pm Fireside Room @ Lancaster UMC Your registration will be sent to our church office and a confirmation sent back to you. ... This Workshop will be held at the Lancaster United Methodist Church.

Please indicate which group and/or class you would like to take for this session. Your desire will be sent to our church office and a confirmation sent back to you. ... All Classes will be held at the Lancaster United Methodist Church.

For 6th-12th grade students

Please only one category per child, plus one family entry for a chance to win a family night at the movies pass, a $25 value. Thank you.

Tell us about you and your bike.

Please indicate which class you would like to take for this session. Your desire will be sent to our church office and a confirmation sent back to you. All Classes will be held at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Some Small Groups are held off campus.

Sign up now for your Christmas Flowers. These potted plants will adorn our sanctuary on Christmas Eve and then you can take them home. Plants are given in thanksgiving for...., in loving memory of... and in honor of... Tell us who you'd like to honor. Only $8 each.

Can you please take a few moments and answer any or all of these questions? Our staff will compile them and use them to help guide us in our sermons & classes. Thank you. Please note: This is an anonymous questionnaire.

Help us clarify and focus our small group efforts for a vital and dynamic congregation of people who follow Jesus. For all Small Groups / Teams / Classes / Committees. Thank You!

Join us in this wonderful way to deepen your faith and your life as a Disciple of Jesus Christ. Keep us informed of the books you read. We'll keep you in touch with others who are reading the same or similar books. We also have book clubs gathering to talk about what inspires you, informs you and deepens your faith. Let us know today!

We need your presence and knowledge of our congregation to connect worshipers on Sept. 15 with our many ministry teams and activities. They may have a question, a passion or an interest that leads to the many areas and teams we are blessed with. If you know how to connect people in a friendly and open manner you can help by being a "Connection Host!" All that's needed is current familiarity with ONE of one of the areas below: .....Our Education ministries, .....Our Hunger and Poverty ministries .....Our Multicultural Ministries .....Our "Service" Ministries Pick a time you wish to cover and let us know! .....(P.S. The times with and "*" and a name are already taken.) Click on "Submit" button below to send in your request. Thank you very much!