Lebanon First United Methodist Church
603 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6622
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Lebanon First UMC News
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February 21, 2012
Children's Ministry Sunday filled with inspiration
The worship services at Lebanon First UMC on February 12, 2012 were filled with inspirational messages and music.
February 12, 2012
Lebanon First UMC expands youth ministry
Brad Gebben, a senior at McKendree, is the new Youth Assistant at Lebanon First UMC. He will help with PROPEL, the new Thursday nght youth group for Junior High School students, and FORCE, the Sunday afternoon youth group for High School students.
January 16, 2012
Youth Room remodeling underway
Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator Aubrey Pieper reports that new paint and cabinets are adding value to the remodeled Youth Room at Lebanon First UMC.
January 4, 2012
Christmas services celebrate birth of Jesus
Over 300 persons attended three worship services at Lebanon First UMC on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
December 25, 2011
Remembering Rev. John W. Grob, 1931-2011
Eulogy for Rev. John W. Grob by Rev. Sylvester Weatherall, Dec 23, 2011
December 23, 2011
Congregation reenacts March to the Manger
On Sunday, December 18, the Lebanon First UMC congregation reenacted the long-standing March to the Manger celebration with lots of participation by all ages.
December 19, 2011
Parent's Day Out a rousing success
On Saturday, December 17, Lebanon First UMC welcomed 28 children to the church's Fellowship Hall to learn the Christmas story and make crafts. Read more and see pictures by clicking on the story title in blue above...
December 19, 2011
Giving trees celebrate record generosity
Members of Lebanon First UMC gave to the Angel and Mitten & Hat trees in record numbers in 2011. December 15, 2011
Holiday spirit continues with Young-at-Heart Christmas potluck
A Christmas potluck on December 7 continued the festive spirit of the 2011 Holiday season. December 8, 2011
Christmas Progressive Dinner largest ever
On Sunday, December 4, fifty-four persons traveled to two homes and the church to enjoy food, fellowship and fun during the 2011 Christmas Progressive Dinner.
December 6, 2011
Advent by Candlelight kicks off season of preparation
On Monday, November 28, the Lebanon First UMC unit of the United Methodist Women hosted Advent by Candlelight at the church. Over 80 persons enjoyed beautifully decorated tables, delicious cookies, courteous waiters, and an inspiring program.
December 1, 2011
2011 Advent Season underway at Lebanon First UMC
Worship services on November 27 began the preparatory season of Advent at Lebanon First UMC. November 28, 2011
Lebanon First hosts annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
On Thanksgiving Day, Lebanon First UMC hosted the 12th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
November 26, 2011
Rev. Wehrly speaks at Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Rev. Peter Wehrly, pastor of Lebanon First UMC, delivered the message at the Ecumenical Thanksgiving service on Wednesday, November 23.
November 26, 2011
Members select angels for Christmas giving
Members have been selecting angels from the Angel Tree in Fellowship Hall. Gifts are due back at the church by December 4. They will be wrapped and delivered mid-December. November 20, 2011
Chancel Choir sings at Victorian Celebration
On Saturday, November 19, the Lebanon First UMC Chancel Choir sang at teh 19th Annual Victorian Holiday Festival in historic downtown Lebanon. November 20, 2011
Members attend Lessie Bates Annual Dinner
On Saturday, November 12, five members of Lebanon First UMC attended the 4th Annual Dinner for Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, a United Methodist ministry in East St. Louis.
November 20, 2011
King's Closet hosts Christmas sale
On Saturday, November 12, King's Closet hosted its annual Christmas sale in Fellowship Hall of Lebanon First UMC. November 20, 2011
Gifts delivered to Lebanon Food Pantry
On Monday, November 14, members of Lebanon First UMC packaged bags and boxes of donated food items, which were delivered to the Food Panty at St. Paul's UCC to be distributed to families in Lebanon in time for Thanksgiving. November 15, 2011
Adults & youth enjoy Halloween costume party
On Sunday afternoon, October 30, adults and youth enjoyed a Halloween costume party at the church. October 30, 2011
Members attend CPR/AED training
On Saturday, October 29, ten members of Lebanon First UMC attended an American Red Cross training for CPR and AED use. October 29, 2011
UMW learns about Haiti Response Plan
On Tuesday, October 18, the UMW hosted a program on "Discovering Haiti" as part of their regular montly Unit Meeting. The guest speaker, Susan Meister, spoke about her work with the Haiti Response Plan, which schedules and supports United Methodist Volunteer in Mission teams in Haiti. October 18, 2011
Helping Hands-Helping Neighbors holds 11th annual celebration
On Saturday, October 15, more than 80 persons gathered at Lebanon First for the 11th annual silent auction and dinner to support the Helping Hands-Helping Neighbors ministry. October 17, 2011
Bread for Life booth nets over $1400
Lebanon First UMC participated in the October 1 Fall Festival with the church's traditional Bread for Life booth. October 12, 2011
New roof installed on rental home
A work team headed by Marion Clem installed a new roof on the rental home just east of the church in September. October 12, 2011
Church hears presentation on Imagine No Malaria
On Sunday, September 25, Camilla McKinney made a presentation to the congregation on Imagine No Malaria, a program of the United Methodist Church to eliminate this disease on the continent of Africa. October 13, 2011
Church participates in several summer activities
Members of Lebanon First UMC have participated in a number of activities in the community in July and August, including the Lebanon Kids Summer Camp. At their wrap-up dinner celebration, Conrad Steinhoff presented Rev. Peter Wehrly with a signed copy of a photo of all the participating students. August 25, 2011 (updated September 2, 2011)
Lebanon First hosts "Into the Streets" group from McKendree
Lebanon First hosts "Into the Streets" group from McKendree, and students helped with many much-needed cleanup jobs around church property. August 27, 2011
Lebanon Chamber recognizes contributors to community
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce recognizes contributors to community, including three members of Lebanon First - Conrad Steinhoff, Cle Betts and Al Gerdes. August 26, 2011
Rev. Peter Wehrly began his appointment as the new pastor at Lebanon First UMC on July 1, 2011.
August 2011
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