Opportunities to WORSHIP

The mission of Loveland UMC's Worship Ministry Team is “To create and coordinate opportunities and experiences that invite the opening of hearts and minds for submission to and praise of God as a community of Christian believers.”

Our ministry team's guiding scripture for all that we do in preparing for our Sunday morning worship experience is

Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.   1 Chronicles 16: 8-10

"Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors."

Journey: Free Sermon Series

February 21, 2010 - “A Journey to Freedom” - Luke 4:16-21
February 28, 2010 - "The Freedom Giver" - John 8:31-36, John 10:10
March 7, 2010 - "The Enemy" - Ephesians 6:10-13


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LUMC Lenten Worship Services & Community Events

"Drive Thru Prayer" @ LUMC offered to the community by "The Dittos" Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Wednesdays in Lent ( Feb. 24th - March 31st) From Noon to 1 pm. Members of "The Dittos: will be setting up 2 prayer stations outside in the upper parking lot for persons in the community and congregation to "drive thru" and request prayer. In addition to praying for the persons that "drive thru", a prayer card , light refreshments and a LUMC Welcome Brochure will be shared by the bible study members. Please help us invite persons to stop by for prayer. We will also be advertising through the community. Also, "The Dittos" covet your prayers in this outreach ministry as they step out in faith and serve those in need. Thank you. If you would like to be part of this Lenten Offering, we would be blessed to have you serving with us. Also, if you would like to bake breakfast breads for one of these Wednesday outreaches please contact us at 683-1738 and ask for Pat Blankenship.

"One Sacrifice"- Lenten Cantata: Sunday Services, March 21st - Chancel Choir will present "One Sacrifice" on March 21st for the 9:40 and 11:00 services. This beautiful Lenten cantata tells the story of Christ's life, death and resurrection. Narration, period costumes and scenery transport the listener to early Jerusalem. An instrumental ensemble complete with woodwind, string and percussion instruments will accompany the choir. The cantata begins as Jesus parades into town amid palm branches and ends with the women finding the empty tomb. Please invite family, friends and neighbors and include this production in your observance of Lent.

Loveland Community Prayer Cross Walk sponsored by the Loveland Ministerial Association
Sunday, March 27th: 4-6 pm. Walk Starts at 4 pm. Meet at Prince of Peace or New Hope Baptist Church. Carry the cross and join in prayer for the community. Walk ends in downtown Loveland, where, together, we will raise the cross and worship the Lord. This event will also benefit Haiti. Please bring donations of non-perishable food items, cleaning products, personal hygiene items for Matthew 25 Ministries.

Maundy Thursday Worship Service: Thurs., April 1st @ 7 pm

Good Friday Drama - "25 minute walking tour": "Journey to the Tomb", April 2nd from 12-3 pm & 6-9 pm Journey to the Tomb - Good Friday, April 2, 2010. You're invited to join us for "Journey to the Tomb" which will be presented on Good Friday, April 2nd, from Noon to 3 pm and then again from 6 - 9 pm at Loveland United Methodist Church.

Journey with us through Jerusalem and witness the Gospel accounts of the Passion Story of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

This 25 minute guided walking tour will begin outside the city gates of Jerusalem. You'll see where Jesus' triumphal entry into the city occurred, visit with the woman who anointed Jesus in Bethany, witness Judas' meeting with the Chief Priests, watch Jesus and his disciples celebrate the Passover together, travel through the garden of Gethsemane where Jesus agonized in prayer before Judas betrayed him, witness Peter denying Christ three times, observe the crowd gathered before Pontius Pilate crying out for Jesus' crucifixion, listen to the testimony (through song and video) of two women who witnessed Jesus' death, visit with Luke, and other followers of Jesus, as the story of Jesus' burial is shared, and finally, conclude your tour with a stop at the tomb where Jesus was buried and mourners are gathered in grief.

We hope that you will join us and include “Journey to the Tomb” as part of your observance of Good Friday this Lenten season. Please bring others with you as well to experience the story of God’s amazing love for each one of us.

This event is a free gift to you from the people of Loveland United Methodist Church.



The Hillside Chapel

In the woods to the right of Loveland United Methodist Church’s building is the Hillside Chapel. This outdoor chapel, set in a beautiful, natural setting on church property, is open and available to everyone for private prayer, meditation, and worship. The chapel seats about 40 people and is available for outdoor weddings and other private ceremonies. In addition, periodic worship is held, such as this past summer’s Worship, Woods, and Watermelon services once a month. The path to the Hillside chapel includes a steep hill, so wear your walking shoes!