Welcome to the website for Lisbon United Methodist Church in Lisbon Falls, Maine. We are glad that you have dropped by and hope you will find lots of useful information among these pages. Learn more…
Join us for our Sunday Worship services in church AND on Facebook. ALL are welcome.
~ Boldly Caring for Our Community ~
Grounded in God’s Love
Your donations continue to help sustain our mission work within the community.
Thank you. *DONATE *
Sunday Worship time: 9:30a.m. -10:30a.m. First Sunday of each month we celebrate communion (in church or at home).
Read about the ongoing works of discipleship and community outreach happening each month in the MARCH newsletter. Previous editions can be viewed on the Newsletter page.
Prayer for the week: Living God, as we gather together in your house, we leave the ways of the world and all of its distractions behind. We come today to worship you in spirit and in truth, letting nothing come between us. May we be enriched by your wisdom, your strength, your ways, and your love. Bless all who have come to seek you, on this holy Lenten day. Amen
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, March 17th ++ Join us in church or on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. 5th Sunday of Lent ++ Leading the service of worship will be Pastor Elizabeth Bachelder Smith. Click here for the Order of Worship to read if you don’t have Facebook. Visit the Worship page for more about this service and past worship service.
Prayer List & Announcements for the week Lenten Prayer
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SAVE THE DATES
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY! Sat., March 16 8:30-10am — Join the Easter Bunny for a FREE Pancake Breakfast with sausage and beverages. Bring the whole family and friends for a family-style breakfast. There will be fun activities for the kiddos and a photo op for the parents/grandparents. Reservations are not required.
EASTER WEEK
PALM SUNDAY March 24th – Regular Sunday Service with Coffee Social after the service.
MAUNDY THURSDAY March 28 – 7:00 p.m – a meaningful service celebrating the Lord’s Last Supper.
Easter – MARCH 31st at 9:30 + + + Join us for a special celebration of the Risen Lord, Jesus Christ! Coffee and treats will be offered prior to the service beginning at 8:30 a.m.
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JUST SENIORS – If you are looking for a place to gather to learn about various topics, join us for our programs in partnership with the Lisbon Public Library and other local groups.
The next program will be offered TBD
Widow’s Fellowship – First Monday each month @ 11:30 – at the church – resuming in April. Looking for some friendly support from other women who’ve lost their partner? Stop in for a light lunch, some conversation, support, congeniality and christian fellowship. FREE. Community program. Open to ALL widows in the Lisbon community. Church membership not required. Contact: Ginny Barden (church# 353-4982)
Prayer Shawl Ministry program –(Ongoing) — Do you know anyone who may benefit from the calming spiritual grace of a warm shawl? See below for details…
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Resources for caring for aging loved ones:
CARING.COM — resources for Senior care and in-home care in Maine
A Place for Mom -(or Dad…) assistance with care facility placement
SeniorsPlus (Lewiston) – resources and assistance for seniors and caregivers
Meals for Seniors/Shut-ins Ministry – We have a team of members currently visiting and providing light meals to several local senior citizens within the local community who live alone to let them know that someone cares and is thinking of them. If you know of anyone or would like to join our team, please contact the church. Read more …
Prayer Shawl Ministry program –(Ongoing) — Do you know anyone who may benefit from the calming spiritual grace of a warm shawl? The church has several shawls, hand made by our church members, that have been stitched with prayer and well-wishes for the recipient and then blessed during worship service. They are free for the giving. Contact Pastor Elizabeth to coordinate a time and place for pick-up. For more information on the spiritual comfort program, Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Choir Rehearsal –Join us if you like to sing. The choir rehearses on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (with some exceptions) & perform songs of praise during the Sunday Services. Contact: Deb Greim, Music Director.
Visit the “Worship” page for options to viewing all of our Sunday broadcasts and worship bulletins.
Looking for a place to hold a meeting or family event gathering? Consider using our spaces. Visit Facilities and building use pages offering guidelines and fees.
[Current Covid-19 safe practices: social distancing, facemask optional for indoor activities.] COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines
Regularly scheduled Gatherings:
Bible Study – – If you’re interested, Contact Pastor Elizabeth for details: pastor@lisbonumchurch.org
Evening Circle – meetings will be held at the church 1st Sunday of each month at approx. 10:30 a.m. – following the Sunday service .. Contact Carolyn Jones for information 353-4982.
Afternoon Circle – 3rd Wed. each month @ 11:30 a.m. – Contact Carolyn Jones for location, carpooling available (suspended for now)
Widow’s Fellowship – 1st Monday each month @ 12:00 noon – at the church. Contact: Ginny Barden (church# 353-4982) Open to ALL widows within the Lisbon community.
Monthly Bean suppers – 4th Saturday of each month – Dine-in or Take-out Baked Bean Supper ~ 4:30 – until we’re sold out. Baked beans, hot dogs, potato salad and coleslaw, dinner rolls and a slice of homemade pie! $9 per person. Drive up and take home to eat… or enjoy a delicious meal inside the church dining room.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE – 11:30am to 4:00pm – The Need is URGENT! Schedule an appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)