April 6, 2020
 “You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
2 Corinthians 9:11
April 6, 2020

Dear Lake Magdalene Family,

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

As we move through this time of crisis and closer to Easter, my heart continues to be filled with gratitude. It is great to see all of your efforts to be together virtually, even though we may be apart. I am grateful that we can continue to meet, pray, and worship together online and, although we are unable to gather in person, we are still the church and the body of Christ.

During these past few weeks, I have seen God continue to work through us:

• Our Morning Prayer Team continues to give generously of their time to lift up prayers for the needs of our members.

• Musicians and singers have continue to give of their time to come alongside staff in putting together online worship services and other words of encouragement.

• Our Food Pantry volunteers are here regularly stocking supplies.

• Our Stephen Ministry is reaching out to many of our housebound members and others who need someone to talk to during this time.

• Through your generous giving to our Providential Care fund, we are prepared to help any members of our church that many need some extra support because of job loss.

Many of you have continued to faithfully give your offerings at this time when we are unable to gather together, and for that I am grateful.

This past week, our Bishop made the difficult call to suspend in-person worship services through the month of April. However, we will continue to connect with you virtually through Holy Week.

As your Pastor, I invite you each year to give a special offering for Easter. This year I want to invite you to consider giving to the church’s GENERAL FUND to help us catch up from the Sundays with fewer contributions.

I am sensitive to the reality as the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold and to those who have had their incomes impacted. My request is that for those who are able to give an Easter offering, please consider giving generously to our GENERAL FUND.

Brothers and sisters, in the years of being your Pastor when I have requested extra giving from you in a time of need you have always responded generously. I believe you will do so again.

My blessing to you and your family through this season of Lent and Easter.

Brent Byerman
Senior Pastor
There are multiple ways you can give!
MAIL a check to:
Lake Magdalene UMC
2902 W. Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, FL 33618
ONLINE via PushPay
Text LMUMC to 77977
or click here to visit PushPay using your internet browser.
If you wish to set up an automatic electronic withdraw, contact Hilary at hrain@lmumc.org.
Questions?
Contact Hilary Rain, Director of Finance, at hrain@lmumc.org.
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