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N EWSLETTER March 6, 2019 (Next issue: March 20, 2019) 415 West Main St. Lebanon, TN 37087 | 615-444-3315 | www.lebanonfumc.com

Loving and Leading our We are planning a Worship Readiness Class for ages 3 years to Kindergarten to be held twice a month during worship. We need volunteers to make it happen. If you can help, please contact Rebecca Dixon!

ADULT MINISTRIES ACTIVITIES Our next Young at Heart luncheon will be on Thursday, 4/11. Menu: Ham, potato casserole and broccoli salad. Program :TBA. Please RSVP to Cori by 4/9. All are welcome! The Adult Ministries spring day trip is happening on Thursday, 3/14. The bus is full at this time, but you may still be able to go if you can drive; contact Cori to inquire. We will leave the church at 10:45 AM to head to Cumberland Mountain State Park and the Cumberland County Playhouse. See you then! Our next Game Day will be on 3/28 from 10AM—2PM. Bring $5 for a light lunch. All ages welcome!

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Let’s Get Together community fellowship: Wednesdays in March at 5:30 PM! Each night will feature a delicious meal and activities for individuals, families, small groups, and everyone in between! Please sign up at the Welcome Desk or on our website to attend. Cost is $5/person ($20 max/family). If you’re available to help with prep, serving, or clean-up, contact Beth Pulley or Rebecca Dixon.

UMM Benefit Concert featuring Debi & the Doo-Wops! March 23rd at 6:30 PM $10/person (or $25 max/family) Tickets on sale in the church office or Fellowship Hall during coffee/donut time on Sundays. Child care is available; contact the church office to sign up!

LOVE AND SYMPATHY  to

Mary Dona Barksdale, on the passing of her husband, Herb.

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Lenore Davis and Sam and Ruth Cardwell, on the passing of Lenore’s sister.

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Micah, Jill, Amelia, & Asher Myers on the passing of Micah’s grandfather, Jack Myers.

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WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! Rick, Kenna, & Sean Knight; Sandy Hall; Anna Bradley; Diane Taylor; Beth McCluskey; Tami & Harlie Hetrick; Kay Amick; Mason Roberts; Diane Taylor; Leah Stanley; Linda Brennon; Kayleigh Agosta; Michael Mercer; Brenda & Jim Mercer

THANK YOU

Rusty and Kathy Richardson on the passing of Polly Lucas.

We received a thank you note for the Prayer Shawl Ministry from the Chaplains at Tennova Hospital (now posted on bulletin board).

MEMORIALS: We have received gifts in

Thank you for prayer for our son, Will, as he heals in body, mind and spirit. Love, —Katie and Don Chandler

memory of Linda Halbert.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS 1) Sue Hall 8) Sarah Jennings 26) Hamlet Halbert 28) Bettye Stone

Thank you for your prayers, visits, call and cards during my recent sickness. It is a true blessing to be a part of such a caring church. With sincere thanks, —Tommy Knowles

415 West Main Street Lebanon, TN 37087

Sunday Services at 8:30 & 11:00 AM Coffee & Doughnuts Fellowship at 9:30 AM Sunday School at 9:45 AM

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Lebanon FUMC is proud to partner with Sherry's Run to provide free screening kits all month. Adults of ALL ages are encouraged to test themselves for this preventable, treatable, and most of all BEATABLE disease! L EBANON FUMC STAFF Clergy: Rev. Ryan Bennett, Lead Pastor Rev. David (Bucky) Hesson, Minister of Discipleship Age Level Ministries: Rebecca Dixon, Children Micah Myers, Youth / Cori Brantley, Adults Music/Worship Ministry: Windell Little, Director Joseph Walker, Accompanist Tiffany McDonald and Marcus Wanner, Sound and Media Administration Ministry: Cori Brantley, Business Lucinda S. Sutton, Church Operations Pam Vandever, Communications and Membership Weekly Children’s Programs Erin Stone: Director, Preschool 4 / Tanja Manus, Preschool 3 Jennie Howell, Parents’ Day Out

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING REPORT February 24 Worship: 444(8:30—262; 11—182), SS: 293 Budget $9,015; Building $70 Missions Fund $730, Memorials $170

March 3 Worship: 434(8:30—246; 11:00—188), SS: 269 Budget $14,496; Building $125 Mission Fund $368; Memorials $ 260 Electronic Giving—General $23,523 A Simple, Generous Choice! www.lebanonfumc.com / “GIVE”