by lovelylane | Mar 24, 2023 | Iowa Annual Conference News, News and Announcements, Youth News
Know someone age 18 or older, interested in youth ministry? There are summer-long paid positions providing fun, faithfilled experiences for youth and families. For Okoboji United Methodist Camp, contact Kali at program@okobojicamp.com. Contact Mikaela at... 
by lovelylane | Mar 6, 2023 | Youth News
March 1: Wednesday Evening Youth Group, 5:30-6:45 PM (NOTE NEW TIME: Grab your dinner from the LL Fellowship Hall & come down to the Youth Room!!) March 5: Youth Co-op, 3-4:30 PM at Lovely Lane, “Collage as a Spiritual Practice” with Stephanie Heifner March 8:... 
by lovelylane | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
A recent story on the radio was about a woman trying to save her dog who had fallen into an icy lake. Every time the dog tried to get out, the ice broke and the pooch was back in frigid water again. In her love for the dog, she carefully slid out over the frozen water... 
by lovelylane | Mar 6, 2023 | EASTER, Lent, Pastor Kristina
Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of the season of Lent, this period of 40 days and 40 nights. Right, it’s the journey to the cross. It’s a solemn season. We just celebrated the birth of Christ, and now our attention turns to his death by crucifixion. We recognize... 
by lovelylane | Mar 6, 2023 | EASTER, Lent, Pastor Scott
Saint Augustine, the Fourth Century Bishop of Hippo, wrote in his book, Confessions, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” Over the centuries these words have described the human condition. Many of us have... 
by lovelylane | Mar 2, 2023 | Bible Studies, Pastor Scott
The Wednesday book studies with Pastor Scott continue on Wednesday mornings on Zoom and Wednesday evenings in the library. The current study has a Lenten focus. The book is Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, by Adam Hamilton. Books are in the... 
by lovelylane | Mar 2, 2023 | Bible Studies, Women
Two Women’s Study Groups are starting in March. The Monday evening group will gather at 6:30 in the Fireside Room, starting on March 6. The cost of the book (“Acts – Awakening to God in Everyday Life”) is $11. The Wednesday noon group will... 
by lovelylane | Mar 2, 2023 | EASTER
As we move into the Lenten season, we are reminded of the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. The Priest and Levite did everything they were supposed to do according to the Law. On their way to the temple to worship God, these two religious leaders knew that... 
by lovelylane | Feb 6, 2023 | Youth News
Mission Trip to Texas/Mexico Border This trip is open to anyone who has just finished 9th grade through students who’ve just finished college. The trip focus will be about considering what our faith has to say about immigration and how we are to respond as Christians.... 
by lovelylane | Feb 6, 2023 | Lovely Lane News
How do we begin to know, carry, and grow faith? We start from the beginning. A newborn learns that faith can be trusted or can feel like a betrayal. The adults who care for the child teach this every moment of every day almost always without thinking about it. Babies...
