Like many homeowners in and around Lebanon, Lebanon First UMC sustained major hail damage from the April 28 storm hail and rain storm. The church's slate roof (left) and the roofs on the parsonage, rental home and King's Closet will need to be replaced.
To read more and to see additional slate roof damage photos, go to the article Church buildings sustain major hail damage posted May 12, 2012.
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The members and friends of Lebanon First UMC are embarking on an exciting journey - join with us as we Read the Bible in a Year
We welcome you to worship with us every Sunday at 8:30 or 10:45 am. (Check out the bulletin/worship cover in advance.) Need a map?
On Sun, Jun 3, there will be a meeting in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 am (following first service), to make plans for a float for the Fireman’s parade, Fri & Sat, Jul 13 &14. Questions? Contact Amy Blasdel 618-973-3023, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Save the date! An Evening of Music with Christine Brewer & Friends
Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 pm, The Hett, McKendree University. Only $25/person! Proceeds will benefit the Lebanon First UMC Accessibility Renovation Fund
Download the Press Release and the concert poster.
Lebanon First UMC expands youth ministry
Aubrey Pieper, Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator has announced that, effective February 1st, the church is expanding its youth ministry program. In addition to the existing FORCE group which meets on Sunday afternoons, the church is adding a group called PROPEL for Junior High School students. FORCE will focus on students in High School.
Arthur Francis, a member of Lebanon First and a ministry candidate attending Eden Seminary, will co-lead PROPEL. He will be assisted by Brad Gebben (pictured at left), a senior at McKendree University. PROPEL, specifically designed to meet the needs 6th-8th grade students, will meet Thursday evenings from 6:30-8 pm. The first meeting for PROPEL will be on Thursday, February 2, in the Fellowship Hall of the church, accessible through the doors at 603 W. St. Louis.
“We are excited about this addition to our program,” exclaimed Pieper. “There will be food, games, and Scripture-based lessons that speak to the issues this age faces. Our volunteers are well equipped to lead PROPEL, and they are looking forward to lots of participation from youth in the community.”
FORCE – now designed specifically for 9th to 12th grade students – will continue to meet on Sunday afternoons from 1-2:30 pm. There will be a pizza lunch, games, and Scripture-based lessons specifically for the students. This group will be led by Gebben and Carl Berry (pictured at left), a member of Lebanon First and an instructor at SWIC.
Both PROPEL and FORCE will also be participating in community service projects and extra events like a trip to Six Flags.
Pieper assured parents that the church has the students’ safety foremost in their minds. “All our volunteers have had background checks,” she said, “and our church staff and leadership team are closely involved with me in supervising the lessons and activities.”
Both PROPEL and FORCE will be going strong through May. If you or your students are interested in more information, contact Rev. Peter J. Wehrly at 537-6622 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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