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 Sunday Worship services at 9:30 a.m. in church OR live-streamed on Facebook. ALL are welcome.
~ Boldly Caring for Our Community ~ Grounded in God’s Love
Your donations help sustain our mission work within the community.
Read about the ongoing works of discipleship and community outreach happening each month in the DECEMBERnewsletter. You can also refer to the weekly calendar for activities. Previous editions can be viewed on the Newsletter page.
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If you wish to support our missions within the community and beyond, click the button or scan the QR Code to donate to UMCOR, Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO) or to make a donation in honor/memory of a loved one. Church members and friends are invited to support the church budget with donations/pledges. Thank you.
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Prayer for the week:God of mystery, you enter the wilderness of our lives, calling us to prepare for Christ’s coming. Fill the valleys of our hearts, we pray. Make straight the paths of our feet, that we may follow in your ways. As we prepare once more for the advent of your Son, keep us in full fellowship with you and with one another. May our lives bear a harvest of righteousness as we worship you this day and every day. Amen.
Sunday, December 7th ++ Second Sunday of Advent ++ The Worship service, with the “Great Thanksgiving for Advent” will led by Pastor Elizabeth Bachelder Smith. Members of our church family will light the second Advent Candle representing PEACE. Visit the Worship page to read past worship services.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Dec. 24th at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
OUTREACH MISSION PROJECTS:
Drop-In Center (Auburn)= collecting gift cards for the unhoused patrons of the shelter. Suggested local businesses are Dunkin Donuts, McDonald’s, CVS, Walgreens, Hannaford’s (alcohol & tobacco restricted), Walmart, Target, etc… Cash donations accepted – give to Pastor or Connie Earle. Due by Dec. 14th.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ADVENT BIBLE STUDY – Tuesday, Dec. 2nd – “An Unlikely Advent” by Rachel Billups. Join us online via Zoom on Tuesdays at 7:00p.m. This is a joint session with our Co-op Parishes, with each session led by a different minister and should prove to be a lively conversation. See the article in the Nov. newsletterfor the Zoom link and additional details.
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ONGOING for LACO Food Pantry: Collections of cereals, pasta, canned goods, soups, microwave meals
The Outreach Committee thanks everyone for the many donations given for the L.A.C.O. Children’s Christmas Shop. The gift shop, located at the St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Lisbon Falls, is open ahead of the Christmas holiday for children to shop for gifts for their family. They select their gifts, help with wrapping and bring them home to be put under the Christmas tree. Pictured is only a small sampling of the huge amount of wonderful donations given by church members and friends.
Read how United Methodist Committee On Relief is servicing the people affected by disasters. You can donate through our secure church donation link and enter the disaster event you wish to be funded in the Designation field. It’s never too late to donate!
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Looking for a place to hold a meeting or family event gathering? Consider using our spaces. Visit Facilities and Building Use pages for guidelines and fees.
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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
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 Gwen Rioux or Margaret Logan to coordinate a time and place for pick-up. For more information on the spiritual comfort program, Prayer Shawl Ministry.
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.
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Regularly scheduled Gatherings:
Bible Study – – If you’re interested, contact Pastor Elizabeth for details: pastor@lisbonumchurch.org
Evening Circle – meetings of the women’s group are held at the church on the 2nd Sunday of each month at approx. 11:00 a.m. – following the Sunday service .. Contact Carolyn Jones for information 353-4982.
Monthly Bean suppers – 4th Saturday of each month – (except December) 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.
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 Gwen Rioux or Margaret Logan to coordinate a time and place for pick-up. For more information on the spiritual comfort program, Prayer Shawl Ministry.
