OUR
MINISTRIES
Children's Ministry
Children and their families are super-important to us. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in their lives. We also believe that it is important to share with them the stories of faith and are always excited when they participate in the life of the church. Most of all we recognize that they often teach us life lessons that grown-ups can easily miss.
Children's Sunday School is offered during the 11am service to children Pre-K through 5th grades. Children are invited to attend worship first and head for Sunday school following the children's message. We offer 3 classes: Pre-K, K - 2nd and 3rd - 5th. For those who may not want to attend Sunday School, there are always "busy bag" activities available. Nursery is available for children up to age 5 during both services.
Vacation Bible School is one of our favorite weeks each summer, usually held toward the end of June. The community is always invited to be part of this fun and faith growing experience!
Youth Ministry
The youth at LAUMC are some truly wonderful people. We are a unique group that loves to be together, whether it's out doing service for someone else or throwing a basketball around in the gym. We are open to any and all young people from 6th - 12th grades.
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Adult Ministries
At Lake Ann UMC we have so many opportunities to get plugged in. Our small groups called “Growth Groups” are a great way to get to know people on a more personal level. You can also join up with our Methodist Men’s group that enjoy a devotional and Breakfast every month. Our United Methodist Women group does everything from fundraising for missions to sewing! On top of these opportunities we have weekly studies at the church on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings for adults. See our most recent newsletter to find out what’s coming up on the calendar.
Food Pantry
The LAUMC Food Pantry is open to any and all who have need. We have partnered up with the Food Rescue Program. The pantry is located in the lower level of our Village Church. We do our best to keep the shelves stocked with all sorts of food and the freezers full of bread and meat.
The Pantry is open Tuesday and Thursday 9am-12pm and Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm.
AA / Al-Anon
There are two opportunities to connect with the AA Community:
At the Church in the Village:
8:00 on Friday Nights
Please contact Les at 231-275-2489 for more information.
Al-Anon
At the Community Center
5pm on Monday Nights
Please contact Bill Honer at 231-313-5805 for more information.
Lake Ann 5 to ONE Neighborhood Playgroup
The Lake Ann 5 to One Neighborhood Center playgroup meets on the second and fourth Fridays each month from 10-11:30am at our Community Center, 19900 First Street, Lake Ann, MI 49650. The neighborhood center playgroup is open to all families with preschool children. The playgroup sessions are free, held year around, and welcome older siblings during the summer.
Our church partners with Great Start to offer preschoolers and parents a chance to meet new friends and learn new skills. Regular elements of a playgroup session include free play in the preschool room orgymnasium, snacks, a story, a brief gathering of parents, an arts/crafts project or organized games, and
a book for children to take home.
UPCOMING 2023 PLAYGROUP DATES:
Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, March 10 & 24, Apr. 14 & 28. Our fenced in outdoor naturescape play area is the primary location for our May-October playgroup sessions. Our naturescape is a 100’ x 100’ fenced in area next to the Community Center. All play areas encourage children to create, imagine and explore. They include a music wall, a mud kitchen, art easel, hammocks, pipe chimes, a building and construction area. The naturescape is open daily for community use. Picnic tables are available. We invite you to come!
