Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Throughout this season, we reflect on our humanity and our need for God, which ultimately helps prepare us to fully experience the power and meaning of Easter.

The United Methodist Churches in Sanford are teaming up to offer two options on Wednesday, February 18.

Lakeside UMC will be holding our service at 12:15pm. First UMC Sanford will be holding their service at 6:30pm. We encourage you to attend the service that works best for you and your family.

Help us stock the food pantries at our partner elementary schools before Spring Break!

The list of requested items is below. Flip top cans are preferred over ones that require a can opener.

Please drop off donations by March 8.

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Caned Chicken
• Caned Pasta
• Mac and Cheese
• Cereal
• Boxed Milk
• Instant Oatmeal
• Breakfast Bars
• Vienna Sausages
• Cookies
• Chips/Takis
• Ramen Noodles
• Soup
• Crackers

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Support our Children's Ministry by baking or buying something sweet! Baked goods will be available after both the 8:30am and 10:45am services.

Would you like to bake something for the fundraiser? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A9A723A1FBC07-61888762-childrens

We will end the year together with one combined worship service at 10:00am.

During this service, we will sing Christmas carols one final time, recognize our Lay Leadership, and pray the Wesley Covenant Prayer dedicating ourselves to another year of faithful ministry.