Hearing Assistance System Installed -- Lowman now has a personal audio amplification system for our members and visitors who would like to hear the service more clearly. Please ask an usher for a receiver.

What's New at Lowman UMC?

A Word From the Pastor
This is my last newsletter column at Lowman UMC. I want to express my love and gratitude to all of you (especially to the Lowman staff) for the eight years I have been privileged to minister here with you. I was hoping to serve longer, but that decision was not made by either Lowman UMC or by me.

As I try to discern God's will in this situation, I am certain that it is still God's plan that Lowman will reverse the decades of decline and begin a revitalized life as a growing congregation--growing in attendance, in finances, in vital mission and ministry, and in deeper faith and love for God and one another. Those goals will continue with new pastoral leadership.  [continue reading]

Welcome, Pastor Whitmore
On July 1, Pastor Kathleen Whitmore will become Lowman's new pastor. Join us in welcoming her at a reception at 9:45 am Sunday, July 5. Please wear your name tags!

A welcoming potluck dinner (meat provided) will be held at 11:30 am on Sunday, July 12. Please bring a dish to share and come get to know Kathleen and her family.

Call 272-8921 or email lowman@lowmanumc.org with your name and number of family members attending so we can make sure there's food enough for all.

Mission Trip to Horton
Join Lowman's youth and adults on a one-day mission trip to the Native American Church in Horton on Friday, July 10. We'll be working inside (air conditioning) and there will be jobs for everyone. For more information, please contact John Babcock at 234-0823.

Mission Reception
Steven Wright will be home for the month of July from his Peace Corp service in Burkina Faso, West Africa. On Sunday, July 12, there will be a reception in the commons at 9:45 am with an opportunity to visit with him. Our VBS children will especially enjoy meeting Steven as their offering all week was collected for his work in his African village.

 At the morning worship service Steven will share some of his experiences with us. We invite you to attend both. We will present Steven with the funds we have collected for his projects.
The Mission Team.

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 couple of tables will be set up in the hallway for the gifts. For a list of requested items, please click here.

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.

Peace Camp
Children ages six to 12 from across the city can again join others at Peace Camp this summer. This week-long camp will be held Monday through Friday, July 27-31 and August 3-7 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church on 29th Street. A light lunch will be served.

This is a great opportunity for children to learn about peace and how to incorporate it into their own lives.  Contact the Peace Center at 232-4388 for more information or to register your child(ren).