Lebanon UnitedMethodist Church has beensupporting Dr. Chris Hena and her missionHealthy Women, Health Liberia for manyyears.ThisFall,ChrisiscomingtotheUnitedStatestovisitherpartnerchurchesandmeetwith the people who have been supportingherwork.Please mark your calendars for Monday,October29.Wewillhaveapotluckmealandconversation with Chris—and since herbirthday is less than amonth later, wewillcelebratewithcake!Wehopetohaveagoodturnout for Dr. Chris and a wonderful timecelebratingandlearningaboutherministry.

L E B A N O N creating a place at the table for everyone

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Through the Red Doors

FromKiddingtoBlessing:FallWorshipSeriesInviteanEver-DeepeningFaithDuringSeptember,wewill continuewithour series“Are You Kidding Me?” These services invite us toremember and re-learn the important lessons ofchildhood—to share, to play fair, to mind ourmanners, and to have a little fun. We will exploreJesus’reminderthattruegreatnessisfoundinchild-likefaith.ThenastheFallremindsusofthesimpleblessingsoftheearth,wewilljourneydeeperintothepracticesofprayer and blessing with the series “Bless to Me.”DrawingonthewisdomofCelticChristianity,wewillseek a sense of the holy in every moment, ineverything,ineveryperson.Thisisawayofliving—of observing and celebrating, blessing and beingblessed by the ordinary acts and encounters of life.Eachweekwewillexploreprayerininteractiveways,offer ideas to deepen your prayer life outside ofworship.

What’s happening inside, outside, and through Lebanon UMC

FALL 2018

~FallUpcomingActivities~

GatheringDayWorship&PotluckBrunch:Sunday,September9,10:30am&following

Celebration,Conversation,andMealwithChrisHena:Monday,October29ChurchConference(celebratingourministriesandplanningfortheyearahead)Monday,November26,7pm

MeetOurMissionary,Dr.ChrisHena,MondayOctober29

OursummercampattendanceatWanakeeUMChad 3 youth attend camp this year, Arianna C,WilliamC (withBeccaGandhalf aweekonhisown), and Ashley C. Ashley (recipient of theHedstrom Fund Campership) is just returnedfromcampandsharedthatshehadawonderfulexperience!AriandWillhadagreattimeearlierthissummer!Wanakeeiscertainlyaspecialplace,and I’m hoping more people will witness andexperience itswarmembrace.Therewillbe fallactivities atWanakee UMC; please check perio-dically on their website at wanakee.org forcurrent information. Also, check the bulletinboardinthefellowshiphallforupdatesaswell.On August 18th a few of our members visitedWanakee for the Homecoming BBQ and SilentAuction. This day also includes the WanakeeWilderness 5K run, and I’m sure our friendscheeredthemon!It’safuntimetoreconnectwithold friends and tomake some new friends. I’mhopingtoattendnextsummer!Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center inNorth Andover, Massachusetts has some won-derfulweekday,weekend,orweeklyretreatsonavariety of interesting subjects. It is part of ourconference;theirprogramsspeaktothe“spiritualbut not religious” concerns of this generation.Visit rollingridge.org/events toview theirmanyofferings.Inthewinterseason,wewillneedpeopletowork2DartmouthMen’sHockeyconcessionsasafund-raiser for camp scholarships. More informationwillfollowclosertothedates.Pleaseseemewithanyquestions!

Seeya‘roundthecampfire,

AmyN

NewsfromtheCampBoosterHowDoesYourGardenGrow?Harvest Hill StudyWill Explore Gardens oftheBibleAllarewel-comeattheHarvestHillBibleStudy,nowmeet-ingonceamonth.Wewillgatherwithresid-entsofHar-vestHill and any interested guests on the thirdMonday of the month at 1:30 pm. This is awonderfultimetoshareinprayerandfriendshipaswegrowinfaithandlearntogetheraboutGodand one another. Throughout this year,wewilljourney through the Bible from the Garden ofEden to the Garden of Paradise, looking at avariety of gardens in between. Please talkwithPastorBeccaifyou’dlikemoreinformationabouttheHarvestHillStudy.Our study begins on October 15 (due to aschedulingconflictinSeptemberatHarvestHill),andwillmeeteverythirdMondayof themonththroughJune.

GATHERINGDAY–September9GatheringDay,ourannualcelebrationof the in-gatheringofthewholeLebanonUMCcommunity,willbeheldonSunday,September9ththisyear.Pleasecomeandbringafriend.Worshipserviceisat10:30amfollowedbybrunchinthefellow-shiphall. Fooddonationsareverywelcomebutplan to stayanyway toenjoyall of thegoodies!Weareinneedofpeopletohelpsetupandcleanupafter.Ifyoucanhelpwitheitherofthesethereisasignupsheetlocatedonthegreetingtableinthe narthex. If you have any questions pleasecontact Jody P. at the office Tuesdays throughThursdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pmby phone (603)448-5478oremailoffice@lebanonumc.net.

We had anotherfun and excitingtime during ourVacation BibleAdventure pro-gram this year.Participants and

VacationBibleAdventure2018-Babylon:Daniel’sCourageinCaptivity

volunteers were engaged as they visitedBabylon and learnedmore about the story ofDaniel’scourageandhisfaithwhileincaptivity.

The Babylonian experience included dailydramaskits in theMarketplace, adventuresofDaniel’s experience in the Palace prison withAshpenaz, theking’s chiefof staff, singinganddancingtomusic,meetingwiththeTribesandlearningmoreaboutDaniel’sstory. Thebust-ling Marketplace was a constant source ofaction involving participants in their tradesincluding projects in the metal shop, jewelryandmosaic, astronomy, hanging gardens, andmusicworkshops aswell asOperation kid-to-kid,which focused on drought-resistant seedsforHaiti.Lastly,thefoodshopwasvisitedbyall;many exotic and regional related delicacieswereenjoyedbyeveryone.

We had 34 volunteers help throughout thecourse of the program as well as behind thesceneprepworkthatbegansixmonthsago!50Participants attended (not all on the sameevening) from our church as well as ourcommunity.Thishasbeenthelargestgroupyetandwasanalmostevenmixtureofchildrenandadults. We also had a booth at the Farmer’sMarket and provided folks with a Babylonianactivity and information. Again, this year weengaged with NCCT, allowing us to borrowprops from their vast resources. And wereceived a generous donation from the ByrneFoundationwhichallowedustocoverallofourexpenses for supplies and materials for theprogram.Thankyou,ByrneFoundation!

Smiles,laughterandmanyconversationswerehad by all, young and old, each of the fourevenings.Thankyouallwhoparticipatedandabigheartfeltthankyoutoourvolunteerswhoallworkedtogethertoprovidesuchapositive,funandmeaningfulexperience!

Ifanyoneisinterestedinjoiningwithourcrewofvolunteers fornextyear,please letRuthorAmyknow;themorethemerrier!Otherwisewehopetoseeyounextyearaswevisitanewsite!

- RuthandAmy

UnitedValleyInterfaithProject(UVIP)NewsUVIPhashiredAsmaElhuniasourLeadOrganizer.SheisalovelyMuslimwomanfromLibyawhohaslived inmanyplacesaroundtheworldandmostrecentlyinAtlanta,Georgia.Shewantstomeetourcongregation this fall so watch for that opp-ortunity.Hopefully,we can have her speak on aSundaymorning.

UVIPcontinuesitsworkforimmigrantsthroughvigilsatFederalBuildinginManchesteronthefirstTuesdayofeachmonthwithcarpoolingfromtheCCBAparkinglotat7am.Wearesupportingfolkswhose visa statuses have suddenly changed andnot allowed to work. We also participated in aSolidarity Walk from Manchester to Dover (40miles)August22-25.ThiswalkhasbeenorganizedbytheQuakerstomirrorthetripmanyimmigrantstake as they are detained and deported. Peoplewalked part of a day, 1 day, multiple days, orhelped in otherways. Talk to SharonP. to learnmoreaboutthiswitness.

UVIPhasconsolidateditscourseon“UsefulToolsfor Aging with Dignity.” We offered it here atLUMC lastwinter and itwas verywell received.Watch for another chance to discuss your agingconcerns and learn from others in a warmclassroomenvironment.Itisacomfortingwaytogetadviceandmakeaplan.

UVIP works for Economic Justice for the dis-enfranchised among us.Wewill be campaigningforACAHealthInsurancesignupandforvoterregistrationthisfall.

UVIP welcomes more 5-Minute Friends for aneasyway to get involved. These folks receive anemailaboutonceamonthwitharequesttodoorlearnsomething.OftenitisaphonecalloranemailtoarepresentativeintheStateHouseorCongress.Itjusttakes5minutesofyourtime.TellSharonP.thatyouwouldliketohelpthisway.

LUMCSacredDancersTheLebanonUMCdancershavebeenonsummerbreak, however rehearsals are beginning soon.Practices for the core group begin on MondayAugust13.ThegroupmeetsonMondayeveningsin the sanctuary from5:30-6:30.Wewill beginlearning several new numbers which willaccompany our Worship Series beginning onSeptember30andrunningthroughOctober.Feelfreeto joinus,asweexploreourFaiththroughmusicanddance.

- ChristineT.

UMW–AttentionAllLadiesCallingALLWomenatLUMCtojointheUnitedMethodistWomen.Ourmeetingsareusuallythe3rdTuesdayofthemonthatthechurchat11:00am,bringabrownbaglunchandconsiderbeingapartofus.Wewoulddearlyloveforyoutojoinus for sharing faith, mission, and friendship.Here’s some of what we shared the last fewmonths:

OnMay5thwetraveledtoWarner,NHforourSpring DistrictMeeting with hopes of touringthe Mt. Kearsage Indian Museum. However,therewasnoelectricityintheentiretownthatday due to a storm the proceeding night! Thegracioustownlibrarywelcomedustoholdourmeeting in one of their well-lit rooms (bymothernature).WethentraveledbackuptotheUpperValleyandallhad lunchtogetheratLuiLui’s.Wehavesincetouredthemuseum.Itwasa wonderful day of fellowship and learning.Pleaseconsidergoingatsomepoint.

OurnextoutingwasapicnicatGoosePondwithwonderfulweather,wonderfulconversationontheporchandonthedock,andwonderfulfoodbroughtbyall.

UMW received 2 very generous donations inappreciationforthefuneralreceptionsofPennyA. and Mae P. allowing us to augment futurereceptionsanddonationstolocalmissions.

The UMW carpooled from the church next toNoda Farm in Meriden on August 16th forblueberry picking and a lunch visit with ourdearMarieK.

LetUsListentoYouTheVisitationTeamisHeretoListen

SundaySchoolBeginsSept.16

LUMCWelcomesPeopleHome

Haveyoudiscoveredtheamazinggiftoflisteningandbeinglistenedto?Intoday’sworld,itisrareforpeopletotakethetimetoreallystopandlistenandbepresentwithoneanother.Maybeyoucan’tgetoutandaboutsowell,oryou’refeelingblue,or you’d just like someone to chat with. OurVisitationTeamisheretohelp!A handful of people are already trained,supported, and ready to visit in homes orhospitalsasneeded.Wewillsharethefriendshipandkindnessofthechurchwithyouoryourlovedone, and share support with one another. Thisdoesn’ttaketheplaceofavisitfromPastorBecca,butcanbeagreatsupplement,andawonderfulwaytogiveandreceivetheblessingofthechurchcommunitywitheachother.Would you like a visit?Would you like to visitwithothersaspartofa supportivecommunity?PleasetalktoPastorBeccaformoreinformationortoconnectwiththeVisitationTeam.

Thank you to the whole congregation for yourincredible generosity! Thanks to you, LebanonUMChasbeenabletocreateawelcomekitforall18apartmentsinParkhurstCommunityHousing,a new facility that offers affordable housing forpeoplewhohavebeenchronicallyhomeless.Wesuppliedeachapartmentwithashowercurtain,soap,cleaningproducts,andmore!Thankyouformodelingwhatitmeanstobeaneighborandtowelcomeothers in love.Ari,William,andBeccadeliveredthekitsinpersonandtheresidentsandcasemanagerwerede-lightedbyourchurch’scareandkind-ness.

It’s going to be a great year for learning andgrowththroughLUMC’sSundaySchoolProgram!

All of our children’s classes follow the “SafeSanctuary” rules with two unrelated adults inevery classroom. Children are released to aparentorotherdesignatedadultafterworship.

NurseryCare for infants through4yearolds isofferedeverySundayduringtheentireworshipservice.Parentsarewelcometostay innurserywiththeirchildandourcaregiver,Jen.WorshipaudiocanbepipedintotheNurseryRoom.

DiscussionforYouthGrades6-12convenesintheParlor after Children’s Time during the last 3Sundays of each month. Youth will encounter,engage, and respond to a Biblical character orstorythroughcreativediscussionandactivities.

OneRoomSundaySchoolforGradesK-5gathersintheclassroomafterChildren’sTime,accordingtothefollowingschedule:

• 1stSundayofthemonth:FamilyWorshipandCommunion

• 2nd Sunday: Creative Sunday (crafts,movement,dance,drama,music)

• 3rd, 4th, 5th Sundays: Traditional BibleLessons from “Whirl” published by Spark-house. The fall and winter theme are thegreatpeopleoftheOldTestamentlikeNoah,Abraham, Rebekah, Jacob, Joseph, Deborah,Elijah,Esther,Daniel,Jonah,andIsaiah.

The month of December is practice andpresentation of the Christmas Pageant. ThedirectorthisyearisChrisT.

Ruth C. is recruiting monthly teachers for theyear.Shealsoneedshelpersandfolkswhowantto share their hobby and talents with thechildren. See her soon to pick your favoritemonthsforteachingorhelping.

18 School St., Lebanon NH 03766 – 603-448-5478 – www.lebanonumc.net

AdultSundaySchoolStartsSept.16

FromtheBoilerRoom

Trusteesheldacleanupday inMayand inadd-itiontocleaninginteriorandexteriorareasofthechurch some maintenance projects were add-ressedaswellassomepruningattheparsonage.

The churchbuilding receiveda faceliftwith thestainingandrepairoftheexteriorshingles,trimand doors. This was a huge project, and theTrustees are grateful to the congregation forfinanciallysupportingthismuch-neededcareofthebuilding.

We would like to hear from anyone who hasmaintenanceskillswillingtohelpwhenwehaveplumbing, minor carpentry or even electricalrepairs.

Please remember that in carpeted areas, thereremains a request that folks avoid having foodanddrinkinthoseareas.Thankyou.

UMWInvitesAllWomenTheUnitedMethodistWomeninviteyoutocometotheUMWFallGatheringinNorthHaverhillonSeptember29.GatherwithotherNHMethodistWomen for inspiration, music, worship, speak-ers,lunch,andcommunion.Thecostforthedayis$8.Wewillcarpoolfromthechurchat7:45amandreturnabout3:30pm.SeeTinaA.fordetails.We will be exploring “How can YOU make adifference?”Ournextregularmeetingsareat11amOctober16,November20,andDecember18.Pleasejoinusifyoucan.

MissionsTeam

AdultSundaySchoolwillbeginSept.16at9a.m.intheparlor.WewillbediscussingthebookTiredofApologizingforaChurchIDon’tBelongTo,byLillianDaniel.WhenLillianDanielapologizedtoatotalstrangerfor every bad thing that had ever been said ordone in the name of Christianity, he was sur-prisedthatshewasresponsibleforallthat.“TheInquisition?Don’tevenraiseit,I’mwayaheadofyou.Iwasmadaboutitbeforeyouevenheardofit, that’s how open-minded I am. Salem witchtrials? Iknow!Soembarrassing.CanIhangoutwithyouanyway?You’retookind.”“Religion isresponsible for all the wars in history,” theywouldsay,andI’drespond,“You’resoright.Don’tforget imperialism, capitalism, and racism. Rel-igion invented thoseproblems too.Youcan tellthatbecausereligiouspeoplecanbefoundatalltheirmeetings.”Inthisbook,Danielarguesthatit’s time for Christians to stop apologizing andrealizethathowwetalkaboutChristiancomm-unitymatters.Withdisarmingcandorlacedwithjust the right amount of humor, Daniel urgesopen-mindedChristianstoexplorewaysto talkabout their faith journeys that are reasonable,rigorous,andreal(Publisherdescription).Allarewelcomeatthestudy.CheckwithJodyintheofficeorGeorgeA.togetabook.

Anoteof thanks:TheMissionsTeamis soverygratefultoourentireLebanonChurchfamilyforalwaysbeingsogeneroustoourMissionprojectsthroughtheyear.

ThankyouforsupportingourMissionFocus!-MayBlanketSunday-JuneToolsofHope-July/AugBakelessBakeSale-SeptSilentWarriors-OctCropWalk-NovChrisHena,Missionary-DecHolidayBaskets… and all your monthly Listen Food PantryShoppingCartDonations.

FutureMissionMeetingDates:Sept5th,Oct3rd,Nov7th&Dec5th

ChurchFellowshipCoffeeHours:Sept30th&Dec30th

SALT(SaturdayAfternoonLunchTogether):Sept8th,Oct13th,Nov10th&Dec8th.

All are welcome to help with these Missionevents.Together,wemakeahugedifference!