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Worship Services
Saturday, 4:00pm &
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Sunday School
9:00am
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Special Monthly Sunday Services...
First Sunday
Holy Communion
Youth"Noisy Offering"
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Second Sunday
Fair Trade Coffee
available for purchase
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Lowman has a personal audio amplification system for our members and visitors who would like
to hear the service more clearly.
Ask an usher for a receiver
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Meditation: "He Touched Me"
(Mark 1:40-45)
Jesus had been preaching in the synagogues throughout Galilee. He had cast out demons, healed the sick, and preached the good news to those who would listen. Then, one day, a leper came, knelt down in front of him, and asked to be made clean. He did not ask for food, clothing, or money. All he needed . . . all he wanted . . . was for Jesus to reach out and touch him.
Now both Jesus and the man knew that, by law, there was to be no contact between a person with leprosy and those without. These laws were so strict anyone suffering from the disease was forced to live outside the city wall with others who also had the disease. They were not allowed to have any contact with friends, family, or the occasional stranger who happened to wander by. Yet, this particular man dared to break the law and approach the Lord. And what was Jesus’ response? Did he demand that the man remove himself to a safe distance? Did he recoil in fear? Of course not! When the man approached Jesus, he simply reached out and touched him.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be touched by Jesus? Have you ever longed to kneel at his feet, feel the warmth of his hand upon your shoulder, and hear the sound of his voice calling you by name?
Meditations are updated weekly.
For more thoughts from our pastor,
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Well, it is all possible when we, like the leper, place ourselves in the presence of Christ. When we kneel in front of him and ask for his touch upon our lives remarkable things will happen. With his hand resting upon us, he will release us from the burden of our sins and, thus, free us we to approach the future unencumbered and unafraid. The mere sound of his voice will calm all our anxieties and open our eyes to the countless possibilities that surround us. We will discover the simple joy of resting in his presence and trusting in his grace.
It can all be ours if only we ask!
See the Pastor's latest message, "From the Pastor..." here. (updated semi-monthly)
Farewell, Julie!
I wanted to take a moment to let you know that I am leaving my position at Lowman United Methodist Church. I will be starting a new position at Seaman High School.
I have enjoyed my tenure here and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with everyone at Lowman. Thank you for the support, guidance, and encouragement you have provided me during my time at Lowman. Even though I will miss my colleagues and the people of Lowman, I am looking forward to this new challenge and to starting a new phase of my career.
Thank you again,
Julie Olson
...And Introducing Laura Ericson
Lowman's new Financial Officer is Laura Ericson. She has been married 32 years to her husband Kim, and is the mother of 2 adult children. Laura’s first grandchild, Berton, was born June 3rd in the United Arab Emirates, she won’t get to see him and his parents until this fall.
Before coming to Lowman UMC, Laura has used her bookkeeping skills for local companies. Through her most recent employer, Westaff, Laura has worked at Payless Shoe’s Headquarters, Kansas Court of Tax Appeals and Kansas Gas Service.
When not working, Laura enjoys just about any sewing and needlecraft, gardening, walking and hiking. With the birth of her grandson, Laura is learning more about Facebook, Mobile Me and other online skills, as this is where Berton’s parents show most of his pictures and home videos.
Welcome, Laura!
Lowman Supports Shepherd's Center of Topeka
The Shepherd's Center
of Topeka is a nonprofit community ministry established to meet the mental, physical and spiritual needs of adults 55 and older. We are an affiliate of Shepherd's Centers of America. SCT is located at 3033 SW MacVicar Avenue, Topeka. For more information, please visit their website.
Choirs, Live BIG Start Up Again on August 25
Chime Choir, Bell Choir, and Chancel Choir will all resume rehearsals on Wednesday, August 25th. Chime Choir will meet from 6:00-6:25, Bell Choir from 6:30-7:20, and Chancel Choir from 7:30 to 8:30. (Continue reading,,,)
Youth Newsletter
This is just a reminder that we will not have a meeting on Sunday, July 4th. We will, however, meet at 4:00 on Saturday, July 10th, to set up for the chicken dinner and concert. Everyone who is planning on being a part of the mission trip next summer should plan on being at this first fund raiser. If it does not work into your family’s schedule, please call the church or e-mail Mike.
Continue reading the Youth Newsletter
Christmas in July
To the members of Lowman: It is time again for Christmas in July for Doorstep. The items donated must all be NEW. A table will be set up in the hallway for the gifts. By helping Doorstep with this project, it will make things a little easier for items that Doorstep would have to purchase for the 250 families they adopt at Christmastime. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 273-1738. Click here for a list of needed items.
...Marlene Friesendahl, Doorstep Coordinator
A Bible Study to Stretch Your Spiritual Muscles:
“Serious Answers to Hard Questions”... began June 29, 2010, a serious look at some hard questions that we find ourselves (or others) asking us as Christians. The ten topics for this study are:
- Why does a good God permit such Evil to exist?
- Can Religion and the Physical Sciences co-exist?
- Is there Truth in other religions?
- Can we promote Evangelism and still be tolerant of others’ faiths?
- We are Christians: why do we need to study the Old Testament? (Continue Reading)
Safe & Sacred Spaces
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Training, 9:00 am to noon, Saturday, July 31 (Re-scheduled from July 17). Call the office
at 272-8921 to sign up.
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Safe & Sacred Spaces
If you would like to work with children or youth at Lowman, you must take child abuse prevention training. The 3-hour session will be offered at Lowman on Saturday, July 17 at 9:00 am. Saturday, July 31, 9:00 am to noon. See Lauri Wright or Debbie in the office for more information.
Our Youth Are Active!
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The Cross Road
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Lowman United Methodist Youth presents The Cross Road, the bi-monthly newsletter by and about the young people of our church. Read the latest edition here. |
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In July Lowman UMY will be going swimming and in August they plan to hike on the nature trail at the governor's mansion followed by a cook-out.
In September the youth group will have a week-end planning retreat in Omaha. In addition to planning the next year's events, they will also be visiting the zoo, spending some time on the river walk, and taking in some other sites of interest.
Last, but not least, the group has planned a series of interesting lessons. During June they will be investigating some of the weirder stories in the Bible. In July and August, Lowman UMY will focus on the Book of Proverbs. We welcome all who are in junior high and high school.
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Follow George Wright's adventures as a member of the mission to Peru here
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VIM Team to Peru
George Wright is going with the Volunteers in Mission medical team to Peru this week. He will be working in a clinic serving 300 or more persons. Medical supplies have been purchased and your generous donations allowed him to purchase health aid items, such as band aids, children and infant tylenol and craft items for the children.
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Peace Corps News
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| Steven Wright, a member of Lowman UMC and son of Lauri and George Wright, is serving in the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso,
West Africa. See more about his work here. |
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Sermons Online
As many of you know, the Sunday sermons from Lowman UMC are available online as audio files and frequently as text files. The speed of the audio files has just been improved. No longer will you have to wait for a download to complete - you can start listening almost immediately. Give it a try!
Youth Mission Announced
The youth group will be supporting Let's Help with a unique outreach project. They will be assembling personal hygiene bags for distribution to those in need. If you would like to help with this ongoing project, please place your contributions of empty pill bottles, disposable razors, and combs in the collection box that will be in the foyer.
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