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One of the major obstacles to students who are pursuing undergraduate and
graduate degrees if a lack of financial resources. The General Board of Higher Education (GBHEM) administers numerous low-interest loans and scholarships for United Methodist students. Loan applications for the spring semester (January to May) is open until May 5. Loan applications for the fall semester (June through December) opens May 13 and closes October 14. Students are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 per calendar year from the General Board of Higher Education
and Ministry.
For eligibility requirements, additional information and to apply for a loan:https://www.gbhem.org/loans-scholarships/loans/apply-for-a-loan/
Scholarship application deadline is March 24.
For eligibility, available scholarships, additional information and to apply for a scholarship:
https://www.gbhem.org/loans- scholarships/scholarships/apply/
Link to Leadership Talks
Lakewood wants to support your decision to serve in the church. This video will provide you with information on the varies committees and ministries within the church. If you are interested in joining a team, then call the church at 814-833-4131 or email Pastor Bob Lewis at pastor@lakewooderie.org
This is a great way to find out what each of our Lakewood Committees do. Church Council has created a video of each committee chairperson explaining what the committee does for our church.
Check out these very informative videos:
Thank you to all the chairpersons and their committee members for all that they do and make happen here at Lakewood. The past months have been difficult and all of these committees have stepped up to the challenge to keep our Church functioning as close to “normal” as possible!
Lakewood United Methodist Church 3856 West 10th Street 814.833.4131
Rev. Robert Lewis, Pastor pastor@lakewooderie.org
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Important Lakewood News
All Activities are subject to Federal and State guide lines. Most Activities At Lakewood UMC Are Suspended until further notice. Some meetings will take place on-line. The office is open on a limited basis. Please call the church or email us if you need anything. To those of you who send in your offering THANK YOU!!!
Preschool
Holy Communion
(Now cancelled Until Further Notice)
Holy Communion will not be celebrated on until further notice. When it is celebrated, pre-packaged communion “kits” are placed in plastic bags and people will pick up their personal communion before the service. We will then consecrate the elements later in the service and receive together. There will be a trash can to collect the packaging after the service. Prayer and anointing will not be offered until the Covid – 19 crisis is over.
Produce Express
Fresh produce for those in need.
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Contact Us
January Calendar Dates:
Please follow guidelines found in an article elsewhere in the newsletter if the meeting is in person.
January 10 – Worship Committee; 11am online
January 11 – UMW; 6:30pm; TBD
January 14 – SPRC; 6:30pm, online
January 14 – Trustees; 6:30pm; Fellowship Hall
January 19 – Sanctuary Remodeling Focus Group; 6:30pm, Fellowship Hall
January 20 – Church Council; 6:30pm, online
The Outreach Committee is not meeting in January
Volunteers Needed at Our Neighbors’ Place
To the loyal coordinators of folks who serve in Our Neighbors' Place sleeping shelter: Grace and Peace to you in these trying times. We bring a request of a different sort tonight, though the aim is the same as in prior years. We realize that many in our volunteer base are vulnerable to the effects of Covid19 and that many others care for people who may be vulnerable. These folks should rightly take the necessary precautions for their health. So this year we are not requesting that each church staff a night. Instead anyone who wants to serve can volunteer for any shifts at any shelter throughout the shelter season (see calendar attached). Thanks to Ashley Westgate of ServErie, we have an on-line sign-up tool to coordinate the efforts of people in the Erie area to volunteer for Our Neighbors' Place. The link to the sign up tool is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044EACAE2FA0FE3-ourneighbors
EUMA and Erie County Health Department have taken great steps to make the shelter safe for both guests and volunteers. Protocols and equipment are in place to minimize risks to those who serve. And EUMA staff are in the shelter all night every night to guarantee continuity of operations. If you or your congregants have questions, please contact Gail (email or phone) 790-9749 or cngwire1@verizon.net
The times that need coverage are
January 20 – February 2 First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant 250 W. 7th Street
February 3 – February 9 MHA (St. Jude)
February 10 – February 16 MHA 1101 Peach Street
February 17 – March 2 MHA (St. Joe’s Bread of Life) 1101 Peach Street
March 3 – March 16 MHA (St. John the Baptist) 1101 Peach Street
Please consider volunteering to help our less fortunate neighbors.
UMC Student Loans/Scholarships
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Bible Studies
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Sunday Sermons
The Flower Calendar For 2021
Anyone interested in donating the flower arrangement to honor or remember loved ones or to celebrate a special occasion, can now sign up. The cost of the altar arrangement is $25. Due to COVID-19, we are offering several ways to sign up to reserve the Sunday you wish to donate.
- In person: The flower calendar is posted on the bulletin board outside of Pastor Bob’s office.
- Call Janet Coon at 833-4131, Mondays thru Thursdays from 9 to noon.
- Email Janet at secretary@lakewooderie.org.
What We Believe
Sunday Worship Services
Online Video Service
See link below
New Church Directory
It is time to publish the 2021 Church Directory.
We want to make sure it is as accurate as possible. Please review your contact information in the 2020 Church Directory and notify Janet Coon,
Church Secretary at 814-833-4131 or email secretary@lakewooderie.org of any additions and/or changes. Please submit any changes by
January 20, 2021.
Lakewood United Methodist Church
3856 West Tenth Street
Erie, PA 16505
814.833.4131
Pastor Robert Lewis
Lakewood United Methodist Church Erie PA is a loving congregation
focused on helping people discover, experience and
know the love and presence of Jesus Christ.