Longview First United Methodist Church

Soon kids throughout East Texas will be enjoying a week off from school with the Spring Break holiday. Many families are already making plans for vacations and other fun excursions, but for some children spring break can be a time of uncertainty, especially when it comes to meals. Far too many children face food insecurity and often they depend upon the school to provide a hot meal, but when schools are out for a holiday, their primary source for food is not available.

Longview ISD participates in the Backpack Food Program, which sends home kid friendly meals and snacks on the weekends and holidays. This year the need for this program has exceeded the budget with over 1000 students participating each week. To help meet the food insecurity needs of school children, the Missions Team authorized a $1000 donation to the Backpack Program at Longview ISD and has set up a food drive for the upcoming Spring Break Backpacks. During Spring Break, LISD will send home meals/snacks for an entire week with each student participating in the program – that’s a lot of food!  

We can help by placing food donations in the containers located in the Welcome Center and office area. Items needed are pop tarts, juice boxes, snack crackers, fruit cups, chips, pudding cups, and individual soups, mac n cheese, ravioli, cereal, oatmeal, etc. All items must be nonperishable and have pop tops (no can openers or refrigeration required).  

The deadline for donations is March 8^th. Thank you for being a Beacon of Hope for All.

-Pastor Romnie

Wednesday Lenten study with Pastor Jay begins

Wednesday, March 9th at 6:30pm in Nicholson Chapel

and will also be offered online by Pastor David beginning

Monday, March 7 at 7pm.

Here is the direct Zoom link for Pastor David's study:

Lenten Study

or here is the Meeting ID and passcode

Meeting ID: 898 3420 2095

Passcode: c9hC7a

A friendly reminder for our 50+ couples: if you have not picked up your beautiful keepsake photo from the Anniversary Celebration, we have yours in the church office. Come by at your convenience or contact Janice at 903-918-7801 to have it delivered to you.

Wednesday Night Live for children Pre-K to 5th grade, including music, dinner, and activities, is now meeting each week from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm! Dinner is provided for all children on Wednesday nights! A kid friendly menu has been created, and a donation of $5 per meal would be appreciated to help with food and preparation costs. Here is the link to donate: Wednesday Night Live Children's Dinner Donation. See you Wednesdays for faith, fun, and fellowship! For more information, contact Jana at [email protected], or 903-753-4463.

Volunteers are needed to guide children at Wednesday Night Live!!!

Any one is welcome to volunteer, and each parent is encouraged to volunteer once a month. Here is the link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/nNuRsWG.

The link allows you to select the date and the age group you would like to work with. You will be blessed by your time with the children as you guide them on their faith journey and build important relationships within the church family!

Registration is open for SOS and Big House!

Visit sos.lvfumc.org or bighouse.lvfumc.org for more information and registration!

LAKEVIEW METHODIST CONFERENCE CENTER

Students 3^rd – 12^th grade may sign up for any week at Lakeview; however, our church will be providing some counselors and transportation the week of July 4-8. Cost is $440 and scholarships are available. Cabins with bunk style beds, all meals and activities are included. Send any questions to Janice at [email protected]. You may register at lakeviewmcc.org and to see the exciting activities and worship Lakeview has to offer.

The deadline to sign up for the Alaska Mission trip is WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022

$200 deposit due by March 30

United Methodist Women Will Meet

Tuesday, March 8, at 9:15 a.m. in the Faith Center

Vicki Cox will present 

"Attentive Presence"

in the Spiritual Growth Study

Bearing Witness in the Kin-Dom

All women of the church are invited.

If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found that this can be a painful, confusing time, maybe feeling isolated or have questions about things you’ve never faced before. Grief Share can help you face these challenges and move forward toward rebuilding your life through the following elements: (1) video seminar with experts; (2) support group discussions with focus and (3) personal studies and reflection (workbook). 



Grief Share classes begin Sunday, March 6, 2:00pm-4:00 pm, in Room 302 (New Beginnings classroom). Class will be each Sunday afternoon for 8 weeks. If you are interested in attending, please contact Shirley Lancaster, 913-706-3874, or the church office, to secure a workbook.

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