Little Inspirations of Giving
Each birthday, Anna (8) & Emily (6) Foerg have asked their friends to bring food to their parties instead of birthday gifts. Pictured right is Emily with her donation of
LUM’s Unexpected Blessings — YOU!
December 2014 Dear Friend, Amid all the hustle and bustle of the season, I try to look for those unexpected blessings that make Christmas so special…. The laughter of a child
Good Samaritan Fund – Everyday Miracles
November 2014 Dear Friend, Do you recall the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000? The disciples were overwhelmed, but Jesus took pity and showed compassion. He used what little was
30th Anniversary of the LUM Shelter
September 2014 Dear Friend, This year marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Lafayette Urban Ministry Emergency Shelter for the homeless. Started as a joint effort between St. Thomas
Hunger Hike 2014 – New Enthusiasm
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, You may recall that last year’s Hunger Hike event fell significantly short of its fundraising goal. It was only through the concern, effort and generosity of
LUM Camp announces 2014 Theme
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, My good friend Margery Ismail traveled to 100 different countries in her lifetime. When she passed away last month after a long and full life, her propensity
Mission Moment — Meet the Poore Family
March 2014 Dear Friend, The Lafayette Urban Ministry has been a special friend to Lisa Poore. After the accidental death of her husband… During the difficult process of grief and
Community Thanksgiving Celebration — Donations Needed
Cash Donations, Food Donations, and Volunteers are needed for the Lafayette Urban Ministry Annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration on Thanksgiving Day at Central Presbyterian Church. More than 800 people will be
LUM Camp 2013 – Exceeds Expectations
LUM Camp — Recap LUM Camp 2013 was this week with the theme — The Excitement of Engineering! LUM Camp introduced our campers to various engineering disciplines using Ray Ewry’s life-long dedication
Support Fifth-Quarter — A Proven Success
Summer 2013 Dear Friend, When he grows up, seven year-old Christian Morrenga wants to be a firefighter. Eight-year-old Devine Myers wants to be a nurse. And nine year-old Dylan Tibbett