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 MARCH newsletter. You can also refer to the weekly calendar for activities. Previous editions can be viewed on the Newsletter page.
Looking for a place to hold a meeting or family event gathering? Consider using our spaces. Visit the Facilities and Building Use pages for guidelines and fees. (Click the tab at the top of the 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 the ages, we come into this holy space at your invitation. Open our eyes to see the blessing of your creation in the beauty all around us. Open our ears to hear the blessing of your word as it is proclaimed today. Open our hearts to experience the blessing of faith through one another gathered here to worship you. On this Lenten day, this we pray in the holy name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Sunday, March 1st + Second Sunday of Lent ++ The Lenten worship service with the Sacrament of Holy Communion will led by Pastor Elizabeth Bachelder Smith. *** Did you miss a week? * Visit the Worship page to read past worship services.
Lenten Bible Study – Tuesdays at 10:00 beginning Feb. 24. This is a six week series based on the book, “An Unlikely Lent,” by Rachel Billups. These will be in-person sessions in the Hunnewell Room…. No book/homework required! Join in any time for an enriching experience in preparation for Easter.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Breakfast with the Bunny – Sat., March 21 — 8:30 – 10 am— FREE Pancake Breakfast served with sausages, juice and coffee. Bring the family for a fun visit with the Easter Bunny and special treats for the kiddos.
Sat., March 28- Dine-in or Take-out Baked Bean Supper ~ 4:30 – 6:00pm. 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.
Palm Sunday= March 29th
Thursday, April 2nd= Maundy Thursday(Last Supper) communion service at 6:30p.m.
Sunday, April 5th= Easter – Breakfast at 8:30a.m. followed by the joyous celebration of our risen Christ at 9:30.
Red Cross Blood Drive – Thurs., April 9th – Noon – 5:00pm.
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ONGOING for LACO Food Pantry: Collections of cereals, pasta, canned goods, soups, microwave meals
The Outreach Committee wishes to thank everyone that donated cash or gifts cards collected for The Drop-In Center of Auburn. The value of the various gift cards totaling more than $700 was almost double of last year’s donations!!The generosity of your gifts is so very much appreciated by the guests of the Drop-In Center. God’s Blessings.
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.
