Mitten Tree

This tree has been set up during Advent.

 Everyone is encouraged to bring in mittens, hats, gloves and scarves to help decorate the tree. 

These donations will be taken to area food pantries for distribution in January

Creche Tree

This tree has been set up at the Homer City Building. Today, it was enjoyed by the many people who attended the Christmas in Homer Celebration. Folks were encouraged to take a card inviting all to the Christmas Eve candlelight services at 7 and 11 PM at the Homer United Methodist Church. All the Christmas trees will remain at the city building till Christmas. So stop by and take a look if you were unable to today. The trees are lovely. Thank you Tom and Sue for the making of this tree.

Church library/New Materials/December 2011

The following items have been added to the church library and are ready for check out."Christmas with a Capital C" DVD, "Nighty Night" by Molly Schaar Idle, "The Message" A bible translation by Eugene Peterson, "One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven" by Mark Cahill, "The Shepherd's Christmas" by Beth Atchison, "The Story of Christmas" by Paul Fehlner, "The Wesley Study Bible".

Angel Tree

Broadlands and Ogden Food Pantries could use some extra help this Christmas. Many area families rely on these food pantries to supplement their food budget, but cleaning and personal care items are not always available.

This tree has been set up at our church to collect such items. Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, dish soap and detergent are all items being collected. If you can contribute please bring in items and place under the tree which is located in the church foyer.

Monetary support and other donations of non-perishable food items are also needed.

Thank you for your donations. They make a difference!

Church Library/New Materials/November 2011

The following materials have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.

30 Days to Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs by Bruce Wilkinson
David and Goliath A story of Courage a children's book
No Longer A Slumdog by K.P. Yohannan
Treasures of the North by Tracie Peterson
Bringing Up Bobby DVD
In the Beginning DVD

Church Library/New Materials/October 2011

The following materials have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.

Courageous by Randy Alcorn
Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon
In the Company of Others by Jan Karon
United We Stand 2 CD set by Hillsong
The Ten Commandments 2 DVD set Cecil B De Mille's
My Favorite Bible by Rondi DeBoer Children's book

Church Library/New Materials/September 2011

The following items have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.

Letters To God -DVD
It's A Meaningful Life, Veggie Tales -DVD
Songs 4 Worship, Give You My Heart -CD
Songs 4 Worship, Amazing Love -CD
Songs 4 Worship, Great Is The Lord -CD
Songs 4 Worship, Be Glorified -CD

Church Library/New Materials/August 2011

The following books have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.

Holier Than Thou by Ergun Mehmet Caner
Long Time Coming by Vanessa Miller
The Miracles of Jesus by James Harpur
The Miracles of Jesus by Tomie de Paola
Radical by David Platt
This We Believe Committee on Evangelical Unity
The Twelve by C. Bernard Ruffin
Walking on Broken Glass by Christa Allan
What's Heaven by Maria Shriver

Son Surf Beach Bash VBS

Hey Dudes, we're having a great time at VBS. Sunday night we met up with Jesus. On Monday we looked up to Jesus and learned about trusting Him. Tonight we invite everyone to join us as we Join Up with Jesus. Our drama team will keep us laughing as we learn about Jesus' love in the opening skit. We're going to sing beach songs, act out a bible story, make cool crafts, play fun games and eat yummy snacks. See you at VBS. It's totally righteous.

July 4th, 2011

HUMC's parade float was decorated to reflect this year's VBS theme--Son Surf Beach Bash on July 17-22 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Church Library/New Materials/July

The following items have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.

Best of All by Max Lucado

Captivating by John and Stasi Eldridge

Common English Bible New Testament

Gospel Parallels by Burton H. Throckmorton

Lioness Arising by Lisa Bevere

Nurture by Lisa Bevere

A Place on Earth by Wendell Berry

The Way of the Wild Heart by John Eldredge

Church Library/New Materials/June

The following materials have been added to the church library and are available for check out.

The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg

The Life You've Always Wanted Bible Study Guide by John Ortberg

The Life You've Always Wanted DVD Bible Study Set

Ryan Respects by Virginia Knoll

Local Cookbooks;

Our Daily Bread by the UMC of Ogden

Then and Now Fairmount Favorites

Pleasures from the Good Earth Zion Lutheran Church

VBS T-Shirts

Plans for VBS are coming together. T-Shirts are finished and ready to distribute to each child attending VBS. Many thanks to the iron-on team.

Compost Bin

A compost bin (black container on the right) has been added to the church yard. Please do not confuse it for a garbage can just because it is located by the garbage cans.

The compost bin is for weeds, leaves, small sticks, vegetable peelings and coffee grounds only. The top twists off and these items can be dumped inside. Eventually, the bottom door will be opened and the compost removed. The compost will be placed around the existing plants in the church yard for fertilizer and mulch.

May Baskets

During BLAST today we talked about resurrection and rebirth. We also celebrated May Day by making and filling May baskets. The flowers were a great way to tie the lesson all together. They were dead bulbs or plants during the Winter, but come Spring, they experience a rebirth.

Church Library/New Materials/May

The following materials have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.

Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft
Boundaries in Marriage by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Boundaries in Marriage Participant's Guide
Fire in the Hills by Lee Fisher
First Children's Bible by Father Lovasik
Making Choices by Peter Kreeft

Bible Studies:
Boundaries in Marriage Small group edition DVD
Bonanza Bible Study VHS
Gilligan's Island and the Seven Deadly Sins VHS

Rescue from Gilligan's Island

5K at Homer Lake

The HUMC Run For God Bible study group wrapped up their 12 week program with a 5K walk/run at Homer Lake on Sunday. There were 7 walkers/runners and 7 others who fished, cheered and grilled. It was a fun family day. Several HUMC family members will be participating in the Illinois Marathon on April 30.

Church Library/New Materials/April

The following books have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.

Cheerful Devotions to Give by Amy Bolding, Green Church by Rebekah Simon-Peter, Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo, I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaaret Craven, In His Steps by Charles M. Sheldon, The Noticer by Andy Andrews, Small Group Leader's Handbook by a small group and a new children's book The Donkey of Tarsus by Adele Calvin

Spring Day

There's nothing like spending a beautiful Spring day outside. We enjoyed the play structure, blowing bubbles on the new deck and climbing on the rocks in the Ebenezer garden.

Church Library/New Books/March

The following books have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.

Muslims, Christians and Jesus by Carl Medearis
The Me I Want To Be by John Ortberg
If You Want To Walk On Water, You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat by John Ortberg
Everybody is Normal Till You Get To Know Them by John Ortberg

BLAST Update

During the winter semester, BLAST lessons have focussed on Jesus' miracles. The kids have made stained glass art depicting Jesus raising Jairus' daughter and healing a paralyzed man.

BLAST Feb. 13

This week's lesson was all about love. We talked about the greatest commandment--to love God and love our neighbor. The combined BLAST and Jr. High classes made Valentines and played "People Bingo". One of the squares on the Bingo cards had to be signed by "Someone who can quote John 3:16". This is one young person's quote of the verse--"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not 'vanish'... Credit was given and I'm certain I heard a chuckle from Heaven.

Church Library/New Materials/February

The following materials have been added to the church library:

The Bhagavad-Gita translated by Barbara Stoler Miller
Footprints: The Tue Story Behind tthe Poem that Inspired Millions by Margaret Fishback Powers
The Glorious Pursuit, Embracing the Virtues of Christ by Gary L. Thomas
The Orthodox Church by Timothy Ware
The Portable World Bible edited by Robert O. Ballou
Seven Simple Sermons on the Second Coming by Herschel Ford
Understanding Sectarian Groups in America by George W. Braswell
The World's Religions by Huston Smith

Snow days are good reading days. Check out a book or two from the church library.

Church Library/New Materials/January

HAPPY NEW YEAR
The following materials have been added to the church library and are ready for check out.
Answers to WWJD? by Beverly Courrege
Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul by Jack Canfiled et al.
The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder by T.L Tedrow
Children of Promise book 2
Good Neighbors book 3
Home to the Prairie book 4
The Homesick Heart by Jean Fleming
I, Judas by Taylor Caldwell
Praying with Power by C. Peter Wagner\
Revelation Chapters 1-5 by J Vernon McGee
Revelation Chapters 14-22 by J Vernon McGee
The Story of Jonah Bible Classics