Creasy Springs Donates $5,065 to LUM
Creasy Springs Health Campus this week presented LUM with a gift of $5,065.97. The staff at Creasy Spring Health Campus selected Lafayette Urban Ministry as the recipient of their annual
Following Mother Teresa’s Example
Dear Friends, Mother Teresa spent much of her later life afflicted with toes that were gnarled and deformed. But it wasn’t a birth defect, accident or disease that caused them
Consider an End-of-the-Year Gift to LUM
When Christmas and the New Year approach, many are motivated to think about philanthropy and goodwill toward the community. It is also a perfect time to assess what you have
Mary Anderson – Retirement Reception
Thank You to Mary Anderson for 21 years of valued service to Lafayette Urban Ministry and the children & families in our community. “For I know the plans I have
Remembering Good King Wenceslas
Dear Friends, One of my favorite Christmas poems is the 162-year-old carol: Good King Wenceslas. The poem (see below) tells about King Wenceslas & his page giving alms to a
Congratulations to LUM’s Mary Anderson
Dear Friends, On this Thanksgiving Holiday, I join the LUM board, staff and our many volunteers, in expressing our thanks for Good Samaritan Program Director Mary Anderson. After 21 years
Be a Good Samaritan with LUM
November 2015 Hello Friends, A man spoke with the Lord about heaven & hell. The Lord said to the man, “Come, I will show you hell.” They entered a room where
You Make the Music at LUM
As some of you know, Jonathan Micon plays snare drum in Purdue’s All American Marching Band. Jo and I enjoy spending Purdue Football Saturdays helping other parents in providing breakfast
Carolyn Kessler—35 Year LUM Volunteer
Last week, we lost a very close friend of Lafayette Urban Ministry — Carolyn P. (Pollard) Kessler, 79. Carolyn volunteered with LUM for over 35 years. Originally from Anderson, Indiana,
Consider an End-of-the-Year Donation
When Christmas and the New Year approach, many are motivated to think about philanthropy and goodwill toward the community. It is also a perfect time to assess what you have