Bill > S0559

This resolution recognizes and congratulates Lexington United Methodist Church (LUMC) on its 175th anniversary in 2025, highlighting the church's extensive community service and commitment to faith. Founded in 1850, LUMC serves 1,165 members in the Greater Lexington area and has been actively involved in numerous community outreach programs, including providing a preschool for 80 children, supporting Mission Lexington, running a Blessing Box that feeds at least 50 homeless people weekly, and packing over 820 meals for hungry school children. The church also hosts various community events and support groups, such as blood drives, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Scout troops, and special needs sports events. LUMC supports multiple local and regional missions, including Habitat for Humanity, Killingsworth Mission for Abused Women, and Epworth Children's Home, demonstrating its commitment to serving both local and broader community needs. The resolution commends the church for being a "beacon of light" in the Lexington area and recognizes its ongoing dedication to worship, service, and community support under the leadership of Senior Pastor Reverend Mack McDowell.

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