Red Cross Blood Drive THANK YOU!
Thanks to 30 donors at the December 6th blood drive, including 6 from Central United Methodist, 29 units of blood were collected for the American Red Cross. A special thanks to David Shaw for assistance in set up; Elaine Mollenkopf, Beth Hartsough, Patty Kelley and Diane Desonie who served as greeters; and Charlie Black, Duane Locker and Gary Rogers who took care of the tear down of the donation area.
Longest Night Service – December 21st at 6:00pm
When we look at one another, many of us expect to see a smile on another person’s face and a twinkle in their eye. However, for many, Christmas can feel more like a season of great darkness and shadows. The longest and for many most difficult night of the year is December 21st. The Longest Night Service (sometimes referenced as Blue Christmas) will offer us a way to claim those feelings and still feel surrounded by the compassionate love of God.
Sounds of the Season
Did you miss the live broadcast of the 2022 Sounds of the Season? Or, do you want to watch it again? You can watch the Sounds of the Season HERE or by going to our Facebook Page
Lamplighter Devotionals and Testimonies
We are asking for devotionals and testimonies from the congregation to be shared in a future Lamplighter. If you feel led to share, please submit yours to Christin at christin@richmondcumc.com
Creative Hands
There will be no Creative Hands meeting in January. We will meeting again on Thursday, February 9th from 9am thru lunch. We will be having a garage sale in 2023 so start cleaning after Christmas! If you have any questions, contact Shanron Rider
Shalom Sessions
Join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 12:05pm in the Fellowship Hall for a brown bag lunch as we discuss poverty and homelessness. The King of the Universe had no place to lay his head. How do we love our neighbors who find themselves in the same state? Bring your lunch, your bibles, and a listening ear. May God break our hearts for what breaks his in this season.
REMINDER!
The church will be closed on;
Monday, December 26th
Tuesday, December 27th
Friday, December 30th
and Monday, January 2nd
