Christmas-in-July Event Supports LUM
Grace UMC Raises Funds for LUM Jubilee Christmas
Grace United Methodist Church recently hosted a festive “Christmas in July” event to raise awareness and support for LUM Jubilee Christmas. This annual celebration brings together members of the congregation to recommit to hosting local families in December as part of LUM Jubilee Christmas.
The event featured live entertainment, a silent auction, refreshments, and a joyful atmosphere—embracing the spirit of Christmas in the middle of summer. Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, attended the event and expressed his gratitude for the continued their support and deep commitment to LUM’s mission.
Special thanks to Pastor Jennifer Lewis and Sarah Kay of Grace United Methodist Church for their leadership and dedication to LUM Jubilee Christmas. As the church’s Jubilee Christmas coordinator, Sarah organized this creative event and will lead their team now through December.
If you would like to join in the spirit of “Christmas in July,” please consider making a donation or signing up to volunteer on LUM Jubilee Christmas Day—Saturday, December 13.
Jubilee Christmas – Saturday, December 13
LUM Jubilee Christmas is only 142 days away, and many of local churches are thinking about “Christmas in July.” Please consider getting engaged in Jubilee Christmas 2021 on Saturday, December 11.
Four Ways YOU & your church, family, business and organization can support Jubilee Christmas are as follows:
- HOST Families at your own Jubilee Christmas event
- PARTNER with Host Site and enable them to sponsor more families
- VOLUNTEER
- Register Families (10/18-19)
- Staff the Donation Center (M-F: 11/29-12/7)
- Jubilee Christmas Day (12/11) – Host Families
- DONATE – invest in Jubilee Christmas in two ways:
- Host a “Toy Drive” & Donate Items – to view needed items, click HERE
- Make a Monetary Donation, click HERE
Last year, 30 churches at 27 events and numerous individuals, businesses and clubs provided for 526 local households, impacting 1,499 local children. Jubilee Christmas gave these parents a chance to be the heroes on Christmas morning as they gave their children gifts of new toys, books, clothing, and food from Santa Claus.
If you need more information or have questions, please go to LUMserve.org/jubilee, email jubilee@LUMserve.org or call 765-423-2691. Thanks…and Merry Christmas!