Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. The imposition of ashes is a physical reminder of our mortality and sin and an assurance of God’s forgiveness and salvation. All are invited to join this brief service.
Plan to join this annual community celebration of generosity to support the relief, development and peace work of the Mennonite Central Committee. Includes a general auction, activities for children, excellent food, and wonderful quilts! New this year, they’ll hold a Trivia Night on Friday, March 14 from 5:00-8:30 PM. Visit ilreliefsale.org for more info. The […]
Join us for a fun night of board games with your LMC family. All ages are welcome. Please bring your favorite board games and a snack to share.
Our service will begin with the traditional palm processional. Pastor Richard will preach on Luke 19: 29–44. He writes, “Palm Sunday is a noisy and chaotic time. The disciples shout in celebration. Jesus responds by weeping over Jerusalem and confronting those selling things in the temple. This is not the meek, calm and nice Christ […]
Following the worship service, children will enjoy our annual Easter egg hunt activity outside.
This service in the church Fellowship Hall will commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, and will include both communion and a time of foot washing. This year we will begin with a simple meal of soup and bread. For planning purposes, please contact the church office if you plan to attend.
Join us for joyful Easter services as we celebrate our risen Lord! Our schedule will be an 8:30 AM early service, 9:00 AM Easter breakfast, and 10 AM worship service including communion. Pastor Barb will preach on Luke 24: 1-12. She writes, “This year we’ve followed Jesus through Luke’s gospel, and so we read Luke’s account […]
We continue our celebration of Easter with Holy Humor Sunday. The Resurrection was God’s supreme joke played on death. You’re invited to join us for a service that will include funny stories, jokes, joyful songs, and a few surprises! Pastor Richard writes, “Mennonites have not historically been known for our sense of humor. But as […]
Join us as we work shoulder to shoulder inside and outside our building to prep it for the summer, make repairs, and beatify. All ages are welcome! We’ll work from 8:00 AM – noonish and then gather for a delicious lunch.
Bring a lunch and join us for a presentation of our Phase 4 renovation project (parking lot, education wing, and energy efficiency improvements). We’ll make decisions on how to proceed with this project at our congregational meeting on May 18, so this is a perfect chance to learn all about it and ask some questions. […]
We’ll gather for a delicious potluck at the conclusion of Sunday school, followed immediately by a congregational meeting to discuss and decide on the Phase 4 renovation project. We’ll provide childcare. Hope to see you at both events! The theme for our potluck is garden party.