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Happenings at Lynn Haven
May 5 - 11, 2013
AWANA Trip to Dogwood Acres 2013
AWANA Trip to Dogwood Acres 2013
From Doug Pennington,
Senior Pastor
Greetings in the name of Jesus. As we prepare for our coming leadership transition, I ask you to be in prayer for both the Pennington and Carter families as well as the Lynn Haven and Mulder churches. I remember how meaningful it was for my family to receive cards and other expressions of greeting and welcome even before we arrived at Lynn Haven. If you would like to do the same for the Carters, their mailing address is:
Craig and Lee Carter (Abby and Zac)
241 Stonegate Trail
Wetumpka, AL 36093-2839
Craig's email address is available by clicking here. Please let me tell Craig that he doesn’t need to respond to every email, so don’t be offended. He has a lot going on pastoring his church without the extra responsibility of having hundreds of emails to write.
The Carter family will be visiting this Thursday night and Friday. Dinner is planned at the church with our SPRC and ELT and their families. Friday will be spent meeting the staff and getting oriented to our two campuses, as well as general touring around the Panama City area.
Craig's wife, Lee, has been a teacher and counselor in high school, middle school, and currently elementary. She will be looking for an opportunity to continue her career in Bay County. Abby will be graduating from high school soon, works at Best Buy and will be looking to start college this fall. Zac is a sophomore in college.
I can say from experience that being a pastor's family is challenging in many ways, but one of the great things about it is that wherever the Lord sends us, we have a ready-made family already in place. Let's show the Carters that God has prepared a special calling for them here at Lynn Haven that includes a loving and welcoming Christian family!
Announcements
HILLCLIMBERS’ LUNCHEON TUESDAY, MAY 7TH
Hillclimbers’ are a group of senior adults who meet the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am at the Lynn Haven Po Folks for food and fellowship. Please come join us! For more info, contact Frances Kennedy at 271-8844.
Rescue mission food drive
On Sunday, May 5th, we will be collecting non-perishable foods for the Panama City Rescue Mission food bank. Your donations can be dropped off in the metal container located just outside the Sanctuary. This is a great opportunity for us to help the needy in our local community.
55+ gulf world trip
FRIDAY, MAY 11th
Join the 55+ for a day at Gulf World. The cost is $25 and includes transportation in church van, admission, animal shows and lunch. We will depart from the church at 10:00 am. Sign up at the Sign-up Center no later than Sunday, May 5th. For more info, contact Yvonne Enos at 265-0137 or email her by clicking here.
BARBEQUED SHREDDED PORK
Orders of barbequed pork from the UMM last Sunday, can be picked up this Sunday, May 5th between services at the kitchen as well as at Fusion. If you have not pre-purchased pork, there will be a limited amount available to purchase this Sunday.
Proceeds will support the Taunton Family Children’s Home.
TAUNTON FAMILY CHILDREN’S HOME 
3rd ANNUAL FAMILY FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, MAY 11TH, 9AM - 4PM
The Lynn Haven United Methodist Men, along with other supporters of the Taunton Family Children’s Home, will hold this major fundraiser.Activities include a volleyball tournament, 5K and fun run, lots of free activities for the kids and live music.T-shirts and food will be on sale! For more info, go to the Taunton Children's home Facebook page, or contact Brian Baber at 258-8587, or click here to email him.
HIGH POWER SOCCER BIBLE CAMP AT FUSION
June 17th-21st, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SEARCHING FOR AGENTS (4 yrs old - 5th grade)
Your Mission… if you choose to accept it… is to join our Secret Agents for a week of training in the necessary skills to be a super-skilled agent for Jesus.
Registration cost is $15, not to exceed $40 per family (includes a soccer ball, water bottle, music CD, snacks, lots of fun, and much more!) Scholarships are available, or if you would like to sponsor a scholarship, or email Mary McQuagge. Register by clicking here, or pick up a registration form at either campus. For more info, contact Ms. Mary or Miss Bobbie at 265-5231.
MISSION HONDURAS 2013 DONATIONS
Several of our church members are joining a medical surgical mission team working in Honduras July 2013. We are presently collecting medication supplies for the Mountain Mission medical clinic.
A list of needed medications can be found at the Sign-up Center. Donations will be collected at the Transmitter and Fusion Campuses beginning Sunday, May 5th through the month of June. For more info, contact Joe Hamrick at 319-9445 or email him by clicking here.
STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Part time Custodian - Experience necessary, must be able to work nights and weekends. Please email your resume to Angel Diaz.
Part time Children's Music Director - This position would require working with children and adult volunteers, ability to sing and/or play an instrument (guitar, piano, etc.), organizational skills, and a positive attitude. If interested in this position,
please email your resume to Brad Burke.
CAMP LEE 2013
June 10-14
Camp Lee is the highlight of our year! It’s right around the corner and now is the time to think about signing up. For information about costs, rules, and paperwork go to the Lynn Haven Youth website by clicking here.
Also, if you want to check out some videos from Camp Lee 2011, click here for the Youth YouTube site.
· Cost: $225 (if $100 deposit is paid by May 19th).
Limited scholarships available, contact Neal McGee
· Where: Camp Lee in Anniston, AL
· Forms Needed: Conduct Agreement, Permission Form, 2013 Medical Release For (click here to download)
· Signup: Entrance Hallway at Fusion Fitness Center
For more info, contact Neal McGee at 819-1013 or Tyler Vittetoe at 527-8941.
Save the date
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY - MAY 19TH
BAPTISM IN THE BAY - MAY 19TH
Watch for more information to come on time, location and sign-ups!
GRADUATION 
RECOGNITION
& LUNCHEON
Sunday, June 2nd
We will recognize all graduating seniors from high school and college during the 11 am Sanctuary service at the Transmitter Campus on Sunday, June 2nd. All graduates should provide a senior portrait, or cap and gown photo for the presentation. Email photos to church@myLHUMC.net or drop off at church office by Sunday, May 26th.
A luncheon (hosted by our youth ministry) will be held in the Fellowship Hall for high school graduates and their families immediately following the service. For the recognition, we will need the senior’s name, school and (if a college graduate) degree earned.
Sign up for the recognition and luncheon by clicking here, or at the Sign-up Center.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Our Faithfulness for the month of MARCH
Average Attendance 1130
YEAR TO DATE INCOME $ 148,990
YEAR TO DATE EXPENSES $ 386,630
This Week’s Teaching Pastors
Sanctuary - Jim Luther
Chapel - Terry Tatum
Fusion - Tom Fuerst
SUNDAY Prayer time
Join us in the Chapel at 5:30 pm as we pray
for the needs of our church family.
Wednesday night fellowship menu - MAY 8th
Lasagna, garlic bread, garden salad w/assorted dressings, fresh brewed iced tea and coffee, and fresh-baked cookies for dessert! Cost is $5 for adults and children 11+, and $2 for children ages 2-10, with a maximum cost of $16 per family. Make reservations or cancellations BY NOON ON MONDAY, May 6th. Sign-up sheets are at the Sign-Up Center, or sign up online by clicking here.
MISS A SERMON?
You can listen online or download previous sermons by clicking on a link below:
Transmitter Campus
Fusion Campus
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