Lebanon First United Methodist Church
603 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6622
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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 the 8:30 am early service or the 10:45 am late service. Need a map?
Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 am to noon
PROPEL, the new Junior High Youth Group, began Tursday, Feb 2. Brad Gebben with help lead this group and the Senior High Group, FORCE. Lebanon First UMC expands youth ministry
The February 2012 issue of the Circuit Rider is now available! (Go to the Monthly Newsletters for archive issues.)
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:1-2
We are very proud of the many talented musicians and guests who share their gifts with the congregation as part of our choirs and special music. Do you have musical gifts? Please share them with us!
Richard Boyd leads the Chancel Choir and selects hymns for the second service to enhance the theme of the weekly focus of the Scripture and sermon.
Chancel choir practice is on Wednesdays, beginning at 7:30 pm.
Our Praise Team selects upbeat music from the traditional hymns and contemporary Christian songs.
New time, effective November 16, 2011: The Praise Team practice is on Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm.
Both early and late services are blessed by the accompaniment of Dr. Stephanie Owen, who demonstrates her wide-ranging talents on the organ and keyboard. Find out more about Dr. Owen at her web site.
Chancel Chimes, directed by John Watters, is open to all ages from children in fourth grade though adults. If you read music, even just the basics, you are invited to join in. Chancel Chimes play in worship periodically.
Chancel Chimes rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.
Children’s Choirs are coordinated by Aubrey Pieper. Kids Choir is for ages 7 to 10, and Cherubs Choir includes kids under 7. Our kids enjoy songs, musicals, fellowship and laughter, and sing and play in worship!
Children meet in the Sanctuary to sing (in advance of Sunday School) at 9:30 am
Special music is provided by soloists and groups from Lebanon First and by talented guests.
Grace Fisher, a graduate of McKendree, sang in summer, 2011.
Watch a video of Susan Meister sing on September 11, accompanied by Dr. Stephanie Owen.
Jim Ferrall presented special music in November, 2011.
Jamie Dare sang Breath of Heaven on Sunday, December 4, the second Sunday of Advent. See the video.
Alicia Johnston sang I Surrender All on Sunday, January 1, 2012. See the video.
Conrad Steinhoff sang on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
Welcome to Lebanon First UMC!
Do you need prayer? Call or
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the office to be included on our church's prayer list.
Remembering Rev. John W. Grob, 1931-2011
Eulogy for Rev. John W. Grob by Rev. Sylvester Weatherall, Dec 23, 2011
All Scripture, unless otherwise noted, is taken from the New International Version (NIV).