Introducing…..
The Garden of Eatin’
The church is starting a new Food ministry called the Garden of Eatin’. Gardeners from all areas of the church will be donating produce to be sold on Sunday mornings during the summer. The produce will be sold through a good will offering. All monies collected will be split to fund the food ministries of the church, and the kitchen of our new building.
Our Needs
1. Land—Do you have a plot/section of land that could be farmed by church
volunteers?
2. Volunteers—Would you like to help
garden for your family and donate produce to the churches new Farmer’s Market?
3. Produce—Do you garden? Do you have extra produce/herbs/flowers that you would like to donate to the Garden of Eatin’?
4. A Fruit/Vegetable Stand—Do you like to woodwork? Would you be willing to make a stand from which we could sell our
donations?
5. Containers—Do you have extra produce containers that you could be used to hold our produce for sale?
Contact
Kelly Minette 781-2936
Or Angela Witt 415-3795
Friday, February 29, 2008
Adult Ministries March overVIEW
March Items of Interest
Adoption Support Group for those who are adopted, have adopted, or are considering adoption will meet Sunday, March 9, at 6:30 in room 220. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
Fourth Friday Playgroup for moms and their children ages birth—preschool will meet in the Family Life Center on Friday, March 28, from 10 am-noon for playtime and fellowship. No registration required. Contact Michelle Price, 781-8127, for more info.
Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study will begin a new Beth Moore video/discussion group on March 31. This short-term (3-4 wk) small group will have no homework or advance preparation required. It’s the perfect opportunity to see what Monday Ladies’ Bible Study is all about. Women of all ages are invited, and childcare is available with advance reservation.
Promise Keepers and Thursday Night Men are ongoing groups which welcome men to join them at any time. Contact Jim Jenkinson, 781-7309 for more info.
Lonely? Sad? Discouraged?
Going through a tough time –
emotionally or spiritually?
Struggling with a crisis in life?
Or simply feeling down?
Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. A Stephen Minister is a member of our congregation who is trained to listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. It’s confidential, free, and very helpful.
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. -Galatians 6:2
To learn more about getting help for yourself or a friend, talk with a pastor or Stephen Leader. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
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We’ve been studying the idea of Radical Hospitality in a church-wide, small group study. Whether we feel connected to our church depends, to a large extent, on whether we’re involved in a small group outside Sunday morning worship. If you’re not currently involved in a small group study of some kind, please let me know. I’d love to help you find the group that’s right for you.
Blessings!
Lora Wiles
Coordinator of Adult Ministries
Adoption Support Group for those who are adopted, have adopted, or are considering adoption will meet Sunday, March 9, at 6:30 in room 220. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
Fourth Friday Playgroup for moms and their children ages birth—preschool will meet in the Family Life Center on Friday, March 28, from 10 am-noon for playtime and fellowship. No registration required. Contact Michelle Price, 781-8127, for more info.
Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study will begin a new Beth Moore video/discussion group on March 31. This short-term (3-4 wk) small group will have no homework or advance preparation required. It’s the perfect opportunity to see what Monday Ladies’ Bible Study is all about. Women of all ages are invited, and childcare is available with advance reservation.
Promise Keepers and Thursday Night Men are ongoing groups which welcome men to join them at any time. Contact Jim Jenkinson, 781-7309 for more info.
Lonely? Sad? Discouraged?
Going through a tough time –
emotionally or spiritually?
Struggling with a crisis in life?
Or simply feeling down?
Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. A Stephen Minister is a member of our congregation who is trained to listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. It’s confidential, free, and very helpful.
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. -Galatians 6:2
To learn more about getting help for yourself or a friend, talk with a pastor or Stephen Leader. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
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We’ve been studying the idea of Radical Hospitality in a church-wide, small group study. Whether we feel connected to our church depends, to a large extent, on whether we’re involved in a small group outside Sunday morning worship. If you’re not currently involved in a small group study of some kind, please let me know. I’d love to help you find the group that’s right for you.
Blessings!
Lora Wiles
Coordinator of Adult Ministries
LUMY Schedule 3/2
Weekly LUMY Schedule
Sunday
9:30-10:30am Youth Sunday School 7th-8th & 9th-12th
6:30-8:15pm LUMY 7th-12th
Monday
6:55-7:40am Flight Training 11th & 12th Graders
Tuesday
6:30-7:15am Flight Training 11th & 12th Graders
Wednesday
5-6pm Dinner, Bible & Film 9th-12th Graders
6:30-7:30pm Bible &
Film 7th & 8th Graders
Upcoming Events
Spring Break Springfield March 14th-15th for 7th-9th Graders
LUMY Worship Night March 30th
No LUMY
Wednesday March 19th
Sunday March 23rd
For more details, times, and locations please contact Andrew Beard
Director of Student Ministries
Andrew Beard
Andrew.Beard@lumcmo.org
816-781-4554 X109
Assistant Director of Student Ministries
Sarah Beard
Sarah.Beard@lumcmo.org
816-781-4554 X110
Sunday
9:30-10:30am Youth Sunday School 7th-8th & 9th-12th
6:30-8:15pm LUMY 7th-12th
Monday
6:55-7:40am Flight Training 11th & 12th Graders
Tuesday
6:30-7:15am Flight Training 11th & 12th Graders
Wednesday
5-6pm Dinner, Bible & Film 9th-12th Graders
6:30-7:30pm Bible &
Film 7th & 8th Graders
Upcoming Events
Spring Break Springfield March 14th-15th for 7th-9th Graders
LUMY Worship Night March 30th
No LUMY
Wednesday March 19th
Sunday March 23rd
For more details, times, and locations please contact Andrew Beard
Director of Student Ministries
Andrew Beard
Andrew.Beard@lumcmo.org
816-781-4554 X109
Assistant Director of Student Ministries
Sarah Beard
Sarah.Beard@lumcmo.org
816-781-4554 X110
Mark's Remarks 3/2
This one very “thrifty” fellow was in from outstate and he wanted to see the Sprint Center. After purchasing his ticket he remained at the box office and counted his change three times.
The ticket seller watched him for a while and finally grew impatient, the “thrifty” man was holding up the line. The ticket seller queried, “What’s the matter? Isn’t the change right?”
“Oh, it’s right,” the man replied, “but only just right.”
Our budget is closely tied to our pledges. If our generous pledges don’t come into the church on a timely basis, we are quickly short. “When we work together and all keep our pledges current, things work well.
FINANCIALS JANUARY 2008
Budgeted Year to Date $104,577.00
Income 80,956.00
Actual Expenses 98,578.00
Actual short $17,622.00
Budgeted short 23,621.00
Several snowy and cold Sundays have left us short on attendance and income.
Please help us catch up!
Thanks,
Your Finance/Stewardship Committee
The ticket seller watched him for a while and finally grew impatient, the “thrifty” man was holding up the line. The ticket seller queried, “What’s the matter? Isn’t the change right?”
“Oh, it’s right,” the man replied, “but only just right.”
Our budget is closely tied to our pledges. If our generous pledges don’t come into the church on a timely basis, we are quickly short. “When we work together and all keep our pledges current, things work well.
FINANCIALS JANUARY 2008
Budgeted Year to Date $104,577.00
Income 80,956.00
Actual Expenses 98,578.00
Actual short $17,622.00
Budgeted short 23,621.00
Several snowy and cold Sundays have left us short on attendance and income.
Please help us catch up!
Thanks,
Your Finance/Stewardship Committee
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Mark's Remarks 2/24
Paul Harvey told the story. Way back in elder Bush’s administration, his vice president, Dan Quayle, was out on the campaign trail, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. He was stumping for an Illinois
congressman, Rep. Lynn Martin. Organizers of the political rally got schoolchildren excused from school for the parade—asked the youngsters to wave and cheer when the motorcade came by.
And they did. They did indeed wave and cheer. The remarkable thing was that the first motorcade to come by was a funeral!
This is a remarkable month for Liberty United Methodist Church! We can have a parade. Easter is
always a celebration of life and hope! We can wave and cheer the death of death, for us all!
But there is more! The Sunday after Easter will be remarkable for the unveiling of the pictures of our Lightburne campus. I hope you have, or soon will, have attended one of our informational meetings provided by the building committee. These are designed for all who have questions. Please, please take the time to attend!
congressman, Rep. Lynn Martin. Organizers of the political rally got schoolchildren excused from school for the parade—asked the youngsters to wave and cheer when the motorcade came by.
And they did. They did indeed wave and cheer. The remarkable thing was that the first motorcade to come by was a funeral!
This is a remarkable month for Liberty United Methodist Church! We can have a parade. Easter is
always a celebration of life and hope! We can wave and cheer the death of death, for us all!
But there is more! The Sunday after Easter will be remarkable for the unveiling of the pictures of our Lightburne campus. I hope you have, or soon will, have attended one of our informational meetings provided by the building committee. These are designed for all who have questions. Please, please take the time to attend!
What is you child learning in Sunday School? 2/24
February 24Blessed Are the Peacemakers—Matthew 5:1-12Jesus taught something called The Beatitudes. One of the
Beatitudes says, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.” This week you’ll learn about peace. What things are peaceful to you—a pretty meadow, soft music, a cushy pillow? Do you face a situation every day that needs some peace?
An activity you can do at home would be to sing the song, “If You’re Happy and You Know It” with your child.
Just for fun, change the word “happy” to “blessed.”
If you’re happy (blessed) and you know it, clap your hands.If you’re happy (blessed) and you know it, clap your hands.If you’re happy (blessed) and you know it, then your face will surely show it.
If you’re happy (blessed) and you know it, clap your hands.Feel free to change the actions as you sing. You can stomp your feet, twirl around, or even blink your eyes.
Beatitudes says, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.” This week you’ll learn about peace. What things are peaceful to you—a pretty meadow, soft music, a cushy pillow? Do you face a situation every day that needs some peace?
An activity you can do at home would be to sing the song, “If You’re Happy and You Know It” with your child.
Just for fun, change the word “happy” to “blessed.”
If you’re happy (blessed) and you know it, clap your hands.If you’re happy (blessed) and you know it, clap your hands.If you’re happy (blessed) and you know it, then your face will surely show it.
If you’re happy (blessed) and you know it, clap your hands.Feel free to change the actions as you sing. You can stomp your feet, twirl around, or even blink your eyes.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School Directors Needed
Interested in serving as a VBS Director? We have one two-year commitment opening and one three-year commitment opening. If interested or have questions, please contact Sondra Buell at 781-4554, ext 115.
Interested in serving as a VBS Director? We have one two-year commitment opening and one three-year commitment opening. If interested or have questions, please contact Sondra Buell at 781-4554, ext 115.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be July 21-26. There’s lots of planning to do and we are ready to get started! At this time we are looking for coordinators for crafts, decorations, and snacks. We’re also signing up teachers for Bibletime, crafts, games, puppets, music, assembly, and missions. Sign up early and get the position and the age level you want!
Contact Kelly Cowger at (816) 781-7993
Contact Kelly Cowger at (816) 781-7993
Worship through the Arts 2/24
Worship Through The Arts Concert Series
Presents
DAVID CHERWIEN
Organist, Composer
Conductor of the National Lutheran Choir
In a Hymn Festival with the Liberty UMC Chancel Choir
Sunday, March 9 – 3:00 PM
GANO CHAPEL, William Jewell College
Call for tickets: 781-4554 ext. 119
A shuttle bus will be available on the campus of
William Jewell an hour before and just after the
concert. We will shuttle out of the first parking, near the football field, to Gano and near the fountain
Presents
DAVID CHERWIEN
Organist, Composer
Conductor of the National Lutheran Choir
In a Hymn Festival with the Liberty UMC Chancel Choir
Sunday, March 9 – 3:00 PM
GANO CHAPEL, William Jewell College
Call for tickets: 781-4554 ext. 119
A shuttle bus will be available on the campus of
William Jewell an hour before and just after the
concert. We will shuttle out of the first parking, near the football field, to Gano and near the fountain
Building Committee
The Building Committee Wants You…
To Come Be A Part of It! See our vision for the new church campus on Lightburne road…find out how we plan to get from here to there… get an update on our budget…ask questions about what we’ve done to date and give us your input as we prepare to move forward. Those who have attended sessions to date have been very positive about the time spent and the possibilities that lie before us! We pray that everyone will make it a priority to participate as we put our faith into action through this project.
Remaining Session Dates:
Feb. 24th – 10:15 am – Room 109 Feb. 24th - 7:15 pm – Room 110
Feb. 28th – 7:00 pm – Room 110 Mar. 2nd – noon - Sanctuary
Sign up outside the Sanctuary or Family Life Center, or simply show up. If you would like the Building
Committee to come to your small group or Sunday School class with our update, simply contact Laura Evans at 781-3038 or evansguysngal@gmail.com to schedule a session. We hope to see all of you very soon!
To Come Be A Part of It! See our vision for the new church campus on Lightburne road…find out how we plan to get from here to there… get an update on our budget…ask questions about what we’ve done to date and give us your input as we prepare to move forward. Those who have attended sessions to date have been very positive about the time spent and the possibilities that lie before us! We pray that everyone will make it a priority to participate as we put our faith into action through this project.
Remaining Session Dates:
Feb. 24th – 10:15 am – Room 109 Feb. 24th - 7:15 pm – Room 110
Feb. 28th – 7:00 pm – Room 110 Mar. 2nd – noon - Sanctuary
Sign up outside the Sanctuary or Family Life Center, or simply show up. If you would like the Building
Committee to come to your small group or Sunday School class with our update, simply contact Laura Evans at 781-3038 or evansguysngal@gmail.com to schedule a session. We hope to see all of you very soon!
Adult Ministries 2/24
Adoption Support Group for those who are adopted, have adopted, or are considering adoption will meet Sunday, March 9, at 6:30 in room 220. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study will begin a new Beth Moore video/discussion group on March 31. This short-term (3-4 wk) small group will have no homework or advance preparation required. It’s the perfect opportunity to see what Monday Ladies’ Bible Study is all about. Women of all ages are invited, and childcare is available with advance reservation. Contact Lora Wiles for more information.
Are you, or someone you care about, feeling lonely? Sad? Discouraged? Going through a tough time – emotionally or spiritually? Struggling with a crisis in life? Or simply feeling down?
Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. Stephen Ministers are members of our church trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to people who are hurting.
“As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” -John 13:34b
To learn more about getting help for yourself or a friend, talk with a pastor or Stephen Leader. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study will begin a new Beth Moore video/discussion group on March 31. This short-term (3-4 wk) small group will have no homework or advance preparation required. It’s the perfect opportunity to see what Monday Ladies’ Bible Study is all about. Women of all ages are invited, and childcare is available with advance reservation. Contact Lora Wiles for more information.
Are you, or someone you care about, feeling lonely? Sad? Discouraged? Going through a tough time – emotionally or spiritually? Struggling with a crisis in life? Or simply feeling down?
Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. Stephen Ministers are members of our church trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to people who are hurting.
“As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” -John 13:34b
To learn more about getting help for yourself or a friend, talk with a pastor or Stephen Leader. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
LUMY 2/24
Sunday Night LUMY- It has been forever since we have all been together on Sunday Night. Normal
Sunday Night LUMY is back! 6:30-8:15pm in the FLC/Wesley Hall. Do not show up before 6:30 unless asked to. We are back, so don’t miss this night. In fact, bring a friend.
Sunday School- There is now ONE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR for all youth. The Youth Sunday School hour is from 9:30-10:30am in the basement of the Study Center. 7th & 8th grade will meet in Study Center 4 and 9th-12th grade will meet in the LUMY room. If you have any questions about Sunday school, worship times, or anything else, let me know.
Engage Has Changed- Due to schedule conflicts and other complications, we will not be having the
previously scheduled Engage weekend. We have decided to have another event instead. Last year we started School’s Out Springfield. We went on a mini weekend retreat with the Jr Highers to Springfield, MO. This year we decided to have Spring Break Springfield. This is an event for the 7th, 8th, and 9th-graders. We will leave after school on Friday, March 14th, and will be back in the late evening on the 15th. The cost is $50. You need to be signed up by Wednesday, March 5th. If you are interested, have questions, or want to sign up, please email us.
New Orleans Mission Trip- We are taking a mission trip to New Orleans, LA, to do Hurricane Disaster Relief work June 22nd-28th. The date to sign up and pay your $75 is Sunday, March 2nd. If you want to go, but money is a problem, please let me know. This trip is for students that are in 8th-12th grade. The cost will be approximately $250. If you are interested, you need to sign up ASAP via email or at LUMY events. For more info, go to teameffort.org.
Sunday Night LUMY is back! 6:30-8:15pm in the FLC/Wesley Hall. Do not show up before 6:30 unless asked to. We are back, so don’t miss this night. In fact, bring a friend.
Sunday School- There is now ONE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR for all youth. The Youth Sunday School hour is from 9:30-10:30am in the basement of the Study Center. 7th & 8th grade will meet in Study Center 4 and 9th-12th grade will meet in the LUMY room. If you have any questions about Sunday school, worship times, or anything else, let me know.
Engage Has Changed- Due to schedule conflicts and other complications, we will not be having the
previously scheduled Engage weekend. We have decided to have another event instead. Last year we started School’s Out Springfield. We went on a mini weekend retreat with the Jr Highers to Springfield, MO. This year we decided to have Spring Break Springfield. This is an event for the 7th, 8th, and 9th-graders. We will leave after school on Friday, March 14th, and will be back in the late evening on the 15th. The cost is $50. You need to be signed up by Wednesday, March 5th. If you are interested, have questions, or want to sign up, please email us.
New Orleans Mission Trip- We are taking a mission trip to New Orleans, LA, to do Hurricane Disaster Relief work June 22nd-28th. The date to sign up and pay your $75 is Sunday, March 2nd. If you want to go, but money is a problem, please let me know. This trip is for students that are in 8th-12th grade. The cost will be approximately $250. If you are interested, you need to sign up ASAP via email or at LUMY events. For more info, go to teameffort.org.
Braided Bread for Easter
BRAIDED BREAD FOR EASTER
On Saturday, March 15th, the United Methodist Women will be baking braided bread. The bread is a one-pound loaf that is brushed with an egg wash before it is baked so it has a beautiful shine to enhance your Easter meal. It is $4 per loaf. Please pick your bread up that day by 2pm….still fresh from the oven. It freezes well.
If you would like to join the fun of baking bread, whether you are a member of UMW or not , please call Hazel Davidson-781-2763. We need people to knead, braid, do egg wash , and package the cooled loaves. To order bread, please call Hazel or the church office-781-4554.
The profit from this project goes to help women and children locally as well as around the world.
On Saturday, March 15th, the United Methodist Women will be baking braided bread. The bread is a one-pound loaf that is brushed with an egg wash before it is baked so it has a beautiful shine to enhance your Easter meal. It is $4 per loaf. Please pick your bread up that day by 2pm….still fresh from the oven. It freezes well.
If you would like to join the fun of baking bread, whether you are a member of UMW or not , please call Hazel Davidson-781-2763. We need people to knead, braid, do egg wash , and package the cooled loaves. To order bread, please call Hazel or the church office-781-4554.
The profit from this project goes to help women and children locally as well as around the world.
WILD GAME DINNER
UMM WILD GAME DINNER
Friday, February 29, 6:30pm, FLC
Adults $8.00
Children under 12 $5.00
Contact Steve Wood for information
816.415.8176
Tickets are available in the church office
Friday, February 29, 6:30pm, FLC
Adults $8.00
Children under 12 $5.00
Contact Steve Wood for information
816.415.8176
Tickets are available in the church office
Children's Concert
“PAINTING A PORTRAIT OF THE GOLDEN RULE”
Liberty United Methodist Church will be
hosting a Children’s Concert for
parents and kids in Wesley Hall on
Wednesday, March 5, at 6:00 pm.
Dr. Monte Selby
from MCM Records in Nashville will use story, humor,
juggling and critically acclaimed
original music to explore the power of
Christ-like relationships.
Spread the word.
Invite your friends and neighbors.
Matthew 7:12: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Liberty United Methodist Church will be
hosting a Children’s Concert for
parents and kids in Wesley Hall on
Wednesday, March 5, at 6:00 pm.
Dr. Monte Selby
from MCM Records in Nashville will use story, humor,
juggling and critically acclaimed
original music to explore the power of
Christ-like relationships.
Spread the word.
Invite your friends and neighbors.
Matthew 7:12: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
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