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WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT LAKE HIGHLANDS UMC
There are many opportunities to get involved at Lake Highlands UMC. See below for all the ways you can serve, connect, and grow in our church community.
THIS WEEK
SUMMER FUN DAYS
JJuly 14–16, July 21–23 | Ages 2–6, up to rising 1st grade | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cost: $150 per session
Summer Fun Days gives children a fun-filled time of making friends, moving, dancing, singing, crafting, and learning about God’s love for them. Each session includes age-appropriate activities centered around a weekly theme, including Winter Wonderland, Summer Songs, and Nature Week.
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CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
July 14–16, July 21–23 | Ages 7–10, rising 2nd–5th grade | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cost: $150 per session
God is our Creator, and we are created in God’s image. Creative Arts Camp invites kids to explore their creativity through fun arts and crafts centered around God’s amazing story. No experience is required.
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HOLY COMMUNION & CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER
Wednesdays through September 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Chapel
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a quiet service of Holy Communion and contemplative prayer. This weekly service offers space to slow down, pray, and experience God’s presence in the middle of the week.
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THE SHAPE OF GRACE: EXPLORING JOHN WESLEY’S SERMONS
Wednesdays through September 2 | 7 to 8 p.m. | Room A117
Explore John Wesley’s sermons and the foundations of Methodist theology in this weekly study. Together, we’ll reflect on grace, faith, and how Wesley’s words continue to shape our lives today.
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WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB: WHAT GROWS IN WEARLY LANDS BY TISH HARRISON WARREN
Wednesday, July 15 | 7 to 8:30 p.m. | Bride's Room​
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​Join our Women’s Ministry for a summer book club discussion of What Grows in Weary Lands by Tish Harrison Warren, led by Gretel Roberts and Lindsey Parker. Together, we’ll reflect on hope, faith, and the ways God meets us in seasons of weariness.
LOOKING AHEAD
July 20–24: Camp Bridgeport | Ages 8–11 (rising 4th–6th grade) | Register
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July 22: OAM Ice Cream Social & Bingo | 1 p.m. | Refreshment Center | Learn More
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July 26: Meet Susanna Wesley, A One-Woman Show | Written & Performed by Dr. Shellie O'Neal | 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
July 27–30: Cross Cheer Camp | Ages 3.5–7 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Great Hall | Register
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August 1: Contemplative Prayer Retreat | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Parlor | Cost $10 | Register
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August 2: One & Done Summer Choir | Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. & Sing during 11 a.m. Worship | No choir experience or ongoing commitment required | Questions? Email Tanya Allen, Director of Traditional Music Ministry at tallen@lhumc.com.
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August 3–6: Triumph Camps | Ages 5–12 | Sports Camp: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dodgeball Camp: 1 to 4 p.m. | Great Hall | Register
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August 9: Back-to-School Sunday | Blessing of the Backpacks | 8:30 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) | 11 a.m. The Table Worship (Great Hall) | 12 p.m. All-Church Lunch | RSVP for Lunch
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August 16: LHUMC Membership Informational Meeting | 9:45 a.m. | Chapel | RSVP
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August 30: Better Together: A Marriage Workshop | Led by Jay & Amy Wright | 3–6 p.m. | Sanctuary | Register
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November 6–8: Women’s Retreat | Prothro Center at Lake Texoma | Sign up coming soon!