Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Consecrates New Buildings

Both Consecration Services took place at the expanded new campus adjacent to the Sanctuary at Northwest Highway and Inwood Road

            For many years Lovers Lane United Methodist Church has dreamed of an expanded campus where all God’s children are welcomed and loved into relationship with Jesus Christ.

          Lovers Lane UMC stands poised and on the brink of a new era with Tom Shipp Chapel offering an intimate setting for weddings, funerals, worship services and Sunday School Classes. 

(Photo by Dana Driensky of the ribbon cutting: Tom Shipp Chapel.)

          Aldersgate Hall and Watson Hall provide a new welcoming area for receptions, dinners, meeting space and most importantly, a gathering place for fellowship and warm hospitality. Also included in the consecration are Heritage Hall, coNEXTion Point and Twenty-One: Twenty-Five Book Store.

          Both consecration ceremonies took place at the expanded new campus adjacent to the sanctuary at Northwest Highway and Inwood Roads in Dallas.  After the consecrations, there were worship services at 11:00 am and a reception in Watson Hall at noon.

          Lovers Lane United Methodist Church wishes to recognize with grateful appreciation the following donors who have made the vision become a reality: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Arata, Mrs. Andy Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bjorck, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Box, Mr. Tom Box, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown, Mrs. Kathryn Christian, Mrs. Robert H. Dedman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Dedman, Jr., Mr. Jonathan Dietz, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Folsom, Hunter Folsom, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Folsom,   Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frank, Gail Taylor Fiume, Mr. and Mrs. Don Jarma, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harding, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Lack, Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller,  Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Nail, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Olmstead,  Mr. and Mrs. Arch Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Walker and Mrs. John Watson.

                The public is welcome to join us and connect with a vibrant church committed to inviting everyone into a ministry of "Loving People into a Relationship with Jesus Christ." At Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, there is a variety of exciting ministries and significant outreach programs making a positive impact on our membership and people throughout the metroplex.  Most of all, members project a loving spirit that welcomes everyone into the fellowship of this caring congregation.

          For more Information, please contact Kris Stokes, Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor at 214.706.9511.

          Lovers Lane United Methodist Church is located at 9200 Inwood Road at Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75220. Visit the website at www.llumc.org

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Join in the party on Saturday, February 27 at the fabulous Marc Events for Fly Away With The Bridge

the annual event to benefit The Bridge Breast Network, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by linking low income uninsured individuals to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer, and will be an evening of entertainment, dancing, silent and live auctions, services auction, food and beverages.

Date of Event:  Saturday, February 27, 2010; 7:30-11:00PM

Location of Event:  Marc Events, 1130 Dragon Street, Dallas, Texas.

Chairs: Board Member Suzanne Bock Grishman and her husband, Michael Grishman

Co-Chairs: Board Members Anita Schoenfeld and Linda Yater.

Honorary Chair: Yvonne Crum 

(Photo taken at the Host Committee Announcement party at Banks Fine Art sponsored in part by Wendy Krispin Caterer. Pictured from left are: Anita Schoenfeld, co-chair, Fly Away With The Bridge; Dale Hruby, President, Board of Directors, The Bridge; Maloree Banks, hostess, owner of Banks Fine Art; Michael Grishman and Suzanne Bock Grishman, Event co-chairs, Fly Away With The Bridge.)

Ticket prices start at $100.00 for General Admission with sponsorships available.

Host Committee: Lee Bailey, Barbara Brice, Laurence and Sher Briggs, Heidi Dillon, Paula and Mark Driedger, Karen Castleman Harris and Alan Harris, Lindsay and Chuck Jacaman, Linda Armstrong Kelly and Ed Kelly, Rodger Kobes, M.D., Carolyn C. Lupton, Carter and Jill Malouf, Donald and Dian Malouf, Lynn and Allan McBee, Honorable Pauline Medrano, Debi and Mike Moses, Ruth Buzzi and Kent Perkins, Dan Pritchett, Jill and Tracy Rowlett, Carol Seay, Pat Smith, Dee and Charles Wyly, Dr. Mason and Sherri Yeary.

Media Sponsor: Modern Luxury Dallas.

History and Mission: The Bridge Breast Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by linking low income uninsured individuals to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer. The Bridge serves uninsured and underinsured women and men in 16 counties in the DFW area.

In the past decade, The Bridge has served over 78,000 North Texas women and connected more than 10,000 with medical treatment. The Bridge was founded in 1992 to serve as the link between uninsured and under insured women and men and the life-saving care they so desperately need. Only through the help of volunteers and generous donations from the North Texas community is The Bridge able to carry out this vital mission. Status or circumstance shouldn’t be a factor in a woman’s fight against breast cancer. Cancer doesn’t care whether a woman is Asian or Caucasian, 16 or 60, insured or not. The care shouldn’t discriminate either.

 For every dollar donated, Bridge clients receive nearly 10 times that amount in medical care.  Over 235 physicians in the metro-plex have graciously volunteered their professional services and 49 medical facilities have greatly reduced their fees to make such a large discount possible. Your tax-deductible donation goes toward lifesaving evaluations and treatment, such as biopsies, medication, and chemotherapy.  

For more information about the FLY AWAY WITH THE BRIDGE EVENT contact Gretchen G. Kelly, Event Coordinator at    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   call

(214) 821-3820 · Fax (214) 821-0869 · www.bridgebreast.org

The House of Blues will feature the sights and sounds of East Africa on Sunday, February 28 at noon when Empower African Children’s Spirit of Uganda takes the stage. This company of young dancers and musicians will headline the Empower Me event, benefitting Empower African Children (EAC), a Dallas-based non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa through holistic care and a globally competitive education. 

       Hailed by The New York Times for “invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy,” Spirit of Uganda’s 22 musicians and dancers range in age from 9 to 20. Co-chairs Donna Malouf and Natalie Noble invite the Dallas community to share in this cultural experience, meet the performers, learn about EAC’s programs and participate in a live and silent auction.  

       The Dallas appearance is part of Spirit of Uganda’s North American tour, which begins in January in California. The troupe makes 11 stops across the country and will perform at the Vancouver Cultural Olympiad as part of the Winter Olympics. Donna and Natalie, with EAC founder and CEO, Alexis Hefley, encourage supporters to be a part of Empower Me and grow with the organization. “We invite everyone – friends, family, classroom students, musicians and advocates – to help sustain the spirit and joy of these performers and share the message of hope for their future. We are sure they will capture the hearts of the community just as they have ours,” Natalie Noble said.

       EAC seeks to ensure that the next generation of African citizens will fully participate and assume leadership roles in their communities.  Alexis Hefley, whose work with Ugandan children has earned her international acclaim, has implemented educational programs for the students in both Uganda and the U.S. Currently, EAC is building a progressive secondary school in Uganda for 400 students with magnet programs in the performing arts, technology and healthcare. 

       The Empower Me benefit and performance is open to the public by advance reservation. Individual tickets are $100 for balcony seats. Supporters are welcome to provide sponsorships and underwriting. Benefits include VIP seating, lunch buffet, program recognition and more. Sponsor tables at $5,000 include an Underwriters’ Party on Friday, February 26 with the Spirit of Uganda performers. For detailed ticket and event information, and to learn more about EAC and Spirit of Uganda, visit http://www.EmpowerAfricanChildren.org.             

Link to more information and the media kit from here.

In all of the news about the devastating and horrific earthquake in Haiti, the American Red Cross - Dallas Area Chapter, has links and news to share with you. Sign in to receive their newsletter. Keep up with what you can do to help in Haiti and news about what is going on with your local chapter. Yes, you can designate dollars for certain use.

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