by lovelylane | Jan 15, 2026 | Women
The book for the next study is “The Difficult Words of Jesus.” This study will start on Janary 14th, at noon, in the Fireside Room. Books are in an available in the church office. The cost of each book is $10. Please contact Annie Walker with any...
by lovelylane | Jan 13, 2026 | Pastor Alecia
It is with immense joy and anticipation that I begin my journey as your new Associate Pastor. I feel truly blessed to serve God alongside you at Lovely Lane UMC. My husband, Todd, and I had already chosen to worship at this church, when Pastor Scott called me to...
by lovelylane | Dec 30, 2025 | Pastor Scott
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you“– Matthew 7:12 (NIV) Theologian Paul Tillich once defined religion as “ultimate concern.” For Tillich, religion wasn’t necessarily about specific gods or rituals, but those qualities that provide...
by lovelylane | Dec 8, 2025 | Pastor Kristina
With the itinerant system in the United Methodist Church, pastors tend to move throughout their career to different churches that can use their gifts. As a pastor’s kid in the UMC, we moved a lot, and I will say it was always hard. Change has always been a hard thing...
by lovelylane | Dec 5, 2025 | Lovely Lane News
“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship…” ~ 1 Corinthians 1:9 (NIV) Driven or called? Which way do you lean? Folks who are driven tend to find gratification through accomplishments and achievements. Driven individuals are always looking...
by lovelylane | Nov 4, 2025 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
“We will not hide them from their children; we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord and his might.” – Psalm 78:4 (NRSV) As we find ourselves in this final stretch of 2025, we have some big festivities around the corner. Coming up, we will...
by lovelylane | Oct 2, 2025 | Lovely Lane News
Please pay close attention to emails you receive that may seem like they are from the pastors or other staff at Lovely Lane requesting for you to purchase gift cards or give financially. If you are unsure if an email is for real, please call the church office to...
by lovelylane | Oct 2, 2025 | Pastor Scott
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” ~ Philippians 4:13 (NLT) We are currently in the middle of the football season. On all levels, weekends are full with games on the gridiron. Whether we cheer for our local high school, the Hawkeyes...
by lovelylane | Sep 13, 2025 | Lovely Lane News
In 2020 Lovely Lane underwent a large renovation project on both the inside and outside of the building. Because at that time we anticipated an upcoming office expansion project, the wood siding between the 2 entrances to the church was left as is. This wood siding...
by lovelylane | Sep 8, 2025 | Pastor Scott
“Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people” – Luke 2:52 (NLT) As I write these words I am looking at back-to-school pictures on Facebook. The beginning of the school year is an emotional and wonderful time for so many. I...
