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LAKEPORT, Calif. – What happens when three kids (who have never been to church before) on an errand for their mom (will she ever get her eggs) run into a church pageant rehearsal with three missing performers?
They get invited to be part of the show, of course!
The United Methodist Church Youth Choir will hold three performances of “That Starry Night.”
This musical inspires us to remember that all are welcome at church, everyone is important to the Christmas story and Jesus is the reason for the season.
The performances are scheduled as follows:
– 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Kelseyville United Methodist Church;
– 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Middletown Community United Methodist Church;
– 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Middletown Community United Methodist Church.
All are welcome. Entrance is free but donations will be gratefully accepted.
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The church will be decorated for Christmas, with special cookies and hot beverages available for visitors.
Musicians will lead visitors in singing Christmas Carols, using song sheets provided by the churches.
There is no charge for the goodies. However, donations of food or money for the Kelseyville Food Pantry will be gratefully accepted during the evening.
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, people in Kelseyville who need food are invited to visit the food pantry at the Presbyterian Church in Kelseyville to receive a bag of food for their families.
The food pantry relies entirely on donations of food and money which is used to purchase items that are needed.
The Kelseyville United Methodist Church and the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County share space in the historic Methodist Church building located at First and Main streets in Kelseyville.
The two churches work together on projects and activities to benefit Kelseyville and Lake County.
For more information, please call 707-279-4387.
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LUCERNE, Calif. – Lucerne Community Church held a fitting tribute to the veterans in the community on Saturday, as members ran a new flag up the post.
Pastor Dwight Perry invited veterans in attendance to help hoist the flag which once flew over our nation's Capitol Building.
The church's flag had grown tattered and weatherworn over the years, and needed to be retired.
Glyn Morgan, from the Lucerne Community Church family, donated the flag which was presented to him by Congressman Mike Thompson in appreciation for his efforts in serving Lake County through various volunteer positions.
LCC has always valued the contributions of our veterans, and decided Veteran's Day was an ideal opportunity to present the Stars and Stripes in style.
Additionally, Primera Inglesia Bautista de Rohnert Park (First Spanish Baptist Church from Rohnert Park) joined in the celebration, following an annual couple's retreat held at the Lucerne facility.
Pastor Albert Rodriguez explained that five churches (and their pastors) had come together to explore "Making your Marriage a Priority" in a four-day event.
The National Anthem was sung as the flag made its way up the pole. It was a proud moment for those in attendance. Following the flag raising, a grand breakfast buffet was held featuring the best delicacies from all congregations.
In true American fashion the fellowship flowed in Christian love and support for each other, as we all honored those who wrote a blank check for our freedom.
The church salutes all veterans and will display the Capitol flag daily.
Veronica Morgan is a member of the Lucerne Community Church.
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Starting now through the end of December, Episcopalians, friends and other supporters have the opportunity to double their donations by participating in this special fundraising opportunity.
A group of extremely generous donors will match all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $760,000 until Dec. 31.
The Matching Gift Challenge will benefit the Global Needs Fund, enabling Episcopal Relief & Development to work around the world with its local partners in overcoming poverty, hunger, disease and rebuilding after disasters.
“This match is the largest in the history of the organization,” said Rob Radtke, president of Episcopal Relief & Development. “I’m grateful to our faithful and compassionate friends for their continued support of our critical work with local partners worldwide.”
Donations made to any Episcopal Relief & Development fund before year-end are eligible for matching, including contributions online, over the phone, by mail or through Gifts for Life, the organization’s alternative giving catalog.
Gifts of stock or from an IRA are also eligible for the Matching Gift Challenge. For new and existing monthly donors, any scheduled contributions will also be matched.
“We are so appreciative of our donors’ commitment and look forward to meeting this challenge,” said Betsy Deisroth, Episcopal Relief & Development’s vice president for advancement. “People love giving to a cause that empowers communities around the world to transform and live fuller, healthier lives and this is an opportunity to double their gifts."
Between now and December 31, all contributions up to $760,000 will be matched. Click here to donate online, or call 855-312-HEAL (4325). Gifts can also be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
For over 75 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has served as a compassionate response to human suffering in the world.
The agency works with more than 3 million people in nearly 40 countries worldwide to overcome poverty, hunger and disease through multi-sector programs, using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework.
An independent 501(c)(3) organization, it works closely with Anglican Communion and ecumenical partners to help communities create long-term development strategies and rebuild after disasters.