Lake ann united methodist church
FAITH IN ACTION: OUR
MINISTRIES
Children and Youth Ministry
Hello Parents, Guardians, and other Trusted Adults,
Thank you for finding your way to our Children and Youth Ministries page. We are so thankful you have made it this far! We understand that your schedules are packed and your energy is limited.
We hope you find the contents of these pages helpful in understanding our goals, hopes, and dreams for any child or student who walks through our doors. We want to provide you with resources to support you. We believe that a parent or guardian is the primary former of faith for a child as they continue to develop and grow in all stages of their lives. We are excited to partner with you as your child/student grows in life and faith and to provide growing opportunities, a network of other families, and as much fun as we can pack into our time together. Click one of our multiple links to find programming and resources appropriate for your child/student.
We are always updating the contents of this page so make sure you visit often. We also have a newsletter that focuses on the events that are geared towards you and your family; subscribe by emailing our Director at youthkids@lakeannumc.com.
​Adult Ministry
We currently offer Ladies' Bible Study at 9:30 am on Mondays, unless local schools are closed for inclement weather. "Embracing the Uncertain" by M. DeVega will be featured during Lent!
Other Ministries:
Food Pantry
At Lake Ann United Methodist Church, we are deeply committed to supporting our community through vital services like our Food Pantry. Open to anyone in need, our pantry is a beacon of hope and sustenance. We are proud to partner with the Food Rescue Program and the Northwestern Food Coalition to ensure our shelves are stocked with a diverse array of foods and our freezers are filled with bread and meat.
Located in the lower level of our Village Church, we strive to make a difference by providing essential resources to those facing food insecurity. Assisting our community in this way is not just a mission, but a heartfelt duty we undertake with compassion and dedication.
The Pantry is open:
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9am - 12pm
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Wednesdays: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
We welcome all who have need and are here to serve with open hearts and helping hands.
AA / Al-Anon
There are two opportunities to connect with the AA Community:
At the Church in the Village:
8:00 on Friday Nights
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Al-Anon
At the Community Center:
5pm on Monday Nights
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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:
Dec. 13 & 27, Jan. 10 & 24, generally the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. 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!
