Outreach Ministries
PALS – February 4TH
Plans were created to introduce the sheet using a skit at TNT on February 21. The focus of the skit will be our need for volunteers to provide transportation mostly for people with no way to get to and from doctor’s appointments.
Memory Loss Group
There is a group that meets most Fridays in Fellowship Hall that would love to meet you. We enjoy games, jokes, and simple activities for an hour and then have lunch together.
Pals meeting
January 7, 2019 Present: Barbara Littlejohn, Jerry & Marva Fife, Kathe Wilson, Jan & Brian Baker, Maggie Atterbury, Susan Briner, Judy Bell, Eileen Pike, Ross Parrott, and Linda De Atley. Discussion: The meeting centered around getting the word out about services the network of PALS provides and attracting new volunteers to help out on short-term assignments. Suggestions included: Skits (live and videotaped for services & TNT), Personal Witness from volunteers and recipients of services (separately and jointly), Print material (Marva…
P.A.L.S. – Update
Estate Sale We completed another successful Estate Sale that grossed over $1,300. Considering this was a small sale it was a success as well as we all had a lot of fun working together. We appreciate the opportunity to assist with this endeavor and appreciate your trust in us. Thank you for letting us serve you! A big appreciate goes to Joyce and Arlan Steen, Joyce Hughes, Eileen Pike, Bluette Hendricksen, Toni Adema and Suellen Dolson. You all made my…
Support Habitat for Humanity
Lakeview UMC Drive to Support Habitat for Humanity: “…Homes, Communities, Hope…. We build so children can have healthy, safe homes where they can learn and grow to their full potential.” The Lakeview UMC fund drive to assist in purchase of building supplies for Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona will be closing on November 4. The “House Bank” collection boxes will be available in the entry hall of the church and at all three church services on November 4th. An additional…
Adult Vacation Bible School – Update
Adult VBS We have had such a great boost in our ideas and our VBS planning from Lakeviewers who attend meetings! This past week, our VBS planning team decided to carry forward with the “Candy Bar Ministry” proposed at our first meeting. What a SWEET TREAT that will be every day! Come and see…and taste! Another program we are going to carry forward will be an “After” program between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM for VBS attendees who want to…
Valley View Food Bank
Valley View Food Bank needs your help! Summer is a very difficult time for the food bank. Fewer volunteers and fewer donations. If you would like to donate to the food bank, you may use the Mission envelopes located in the pews and indicate “Food Bank” on the outside. You may place them in the collection plate. This money will be sent directly to the Valley View Food Bank.
What Is PALS?
So what is PALS? WHO? – people who enjoy working together to help others WHAT? – a network of the Caring Ministries programs including Phone Friends, Transportation Volunteers and Stephen Ministry WHERE? – in the Sun City area for members of LUMC who need help in any of five areas of ministry (See details below) WHEN? – as needed for short periods of time by Lakeviewers whocare about helping their neighbors HOW? – as Caring Ministries is contacted, needs…
Tonga’s Situation is Dire
Cyclone “Gita” In February, the tiny island nation of Tonga was engulfed by Cyclone “Gita”, a Category 4 cyclone, with wind speeds of 110 knots. It was the hardest hitting cyclone to go through Tonga since 1960. Tonga is an independent island nation in the South Pacific. It has 171 islands and 45 are occupied. 70% of the Tonga people belong to the Methodist Church and are our brothers and sisters in Christ. They desperately need our assistance. The Desert…
PALS Program
Changing Lives at Lakeview The P.A.L.S. program provides support services to assist others in their daily lives, here is a list of the ways you can help. PALS PROGRAM OPTIONS I. RELOCATION Help with downsizing to smaller unit, such as Assisted Living or group home Help pack and set up in new home “Neighbor Helping Neighbor” Sales II. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Medical visits: Be a second set of ears at doctor’s offices as well as take notes for patient to have…
Prayer Shawl & Lap Robes
OUR PRAYER SHAWL & LAP ROBE MINISTRY Recently, I was reminded of the powerful experience generated by presenting a prayer shawl or lap robe to a person who is homebound or recovering from a serious illness or injury. One of our members brought me three quilts donated as her handiwork to benefit our members or neighbors during a difficult time. I though many of us might like to know more about this project so I am attaching an article on…
Phone Friends
Meeting Tuesday There will be a meeting of the Phone Friends on Tuesday, April 24 at 1:30 PM in the Conference Room. The Phone Friends are part of the Caring Committee who make phone calls to people from our church who need a friend.
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