Flowers on the Altar:
The poinsettia plant on the Altar is given by the Klines and Dodsons for the Glory of God.
Christmas Concert:
A Weary World Rejoices by Joseph Martin, featuring the Cashiers Valley Community Chorus, Accompaniment: Bryan Heller, and Director: Betty Morris December 4th at 2:00 PM at the Lewis Hall at The Village Green.
Next Potluck/Covered Dish:
Our next potluck will be Tuesday, Decemeber 6th at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Around the World:
Featuring the Cashiers Valley Children’s Chorale December, 10th at 3:00 PM at the Albert Carlton – Cashiers Community Library: 249 Frank Allen Rd., Cashiers.
Our Daily Bread Devotionals
The next quarter: December – February of Our Daily Bread devotionals are available. They are located at both entrances of the sanctuary and in the Fellowship Hall.
Finance Committee Update
The Finance Committee would like to update the congregation on the financial condition of the Church and our current performance. Let us start with our assets. We have a very strong balance sheet. At the end of September our total assets were $809,052, of which $215,792 were restricted, meaning that they can only be used for specific purposes. As we mentioned in our last update the Church consistently has a strong balance sheet. Because of this, the Church Council at the end of 2020 decided to increase the amount of Outreach that we give each year and adopted a policy that it would be at least 50% of our annual budget.
So, how did we do last year? Our total yearend expenses were $310,386 total, of which $171,466 or 55% was Outreach. This year we budgeted $160,648 for Outreach, which was 50% of our total budget. Year-to-date we have given our partner charities and student scholars $125,605 which is 51% of our total spending. For the second year in a row, we will meet or exceed the 50% guideline. Despite Covid-19 our contributions continue to grow each year. As a result, we are well positioned to continue with this benevolent policy.
If making donations from your financial institutions or brokerage accounts please include your name and address and please use our mailing address of LTUMC, P.O. Box 83, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 as we do not have a physical mailbox at the church. Thank you for your generous donations!
Coffee Hour after the Sunday service
Please stop in the Fellowship Hall to meet new old friends over a cup of coffee. If you want to sign-up to bring something, the sign-up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall. We ask you bring enough food for ~40 people. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nancee Salyer at 314-443-1017 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Building Committee Update
The latest Building Committee updates including drawings are available on our website and on the LTUMC app. If you have questions please reach out to Scott Walter, the Building Committee Chair at 314-374-2969 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Are you interested in joining LTUMC?
If you are interested in joining our church please e-mail both Marcus Dodson, our pastor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Saunders Grommesh our church administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your contact information.
Multiple Sign-Up Sheets
We have sign-up sheets for Ushers, Flowers for the Altar & Coffee Hour in the Fellowship Hall.
Ushers Needed
Can you hand out bulletins before church and greet those attending? You do not need to light the candles. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall.
LTUMC App for your Smart Phone
The LTUMC app is available to download it from either the App Store or the Play Store. Search for "Lake Toxaway UMC". The app is for everyone.
Apple App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/eg/app/lake-toxaway-umc/id1572707591
Google Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.laketoxawayumc
Liturgists for 9:30 AM Sunday Services
For those who would like to participate in reading the liturgy during the Sunday services please contact Saunders at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. to be added to the liturgist schedule.
Announcement Deadline
If you have an announcement for the bulletin, please send your brief announcement via e-mail (Please no texts as they are read and deleted) by 5:00 PM on Tuesday to Saunders at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..