Have you ever read some of children’s letters to God? A few new ones…
Dear God, I bet it’s very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are only four people in our family and I can never do it. —Nancy Dear God, maybe Cain and Abel would not kill each other so much if they each had their own rooms. It works out okay with me and my brother. —Larry Dear God, thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. —Joyce Dear God, is it true my father won’t get in heaven if he uses his golf words in the house? —Anita Dear God, is Rev. Coe a friend of yours, or do you just know him through the business? —Donny Dear God, I am doing the best I can. Really. —Frank
Paul wrote a letter to God. He said, “I thank God on every remembrance of you.” Of whom was Paul speaking? He was speaking of his church family. I feel the same way. Your letters and e-mails, meals and calls were a titanic tonic for me during my recent “time out.” I really mean that! I read your notes and cards and felt a tremendous debt of gratitude which I doubt I can ever repay. Thank you so much!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Children's Ministries 10/19
The children’s Sunday School lesson for this Sunday comes from 2 Kings 22:1-33; 23:1-3. It’s about a very young king, Josiah! Josiah was a good kid. Even though he was very young, he tried to do what God wanted him to do. He even collected money so they could fix the Temple where they worshipped God. Josiah wanted it to be a nice place to worship God. Ask your child what he/she can do that is great!
Today’s Stewardship Lesson for
Children’s Sunday School: We will read 2 Kings 12:10-11 and talk about where our money goes after we put it in the offering plate.
Trunk-or-Treat at LUMC
The Family Events Committee is sponsoring a Trunk-or-Treat event on the evening of October 31st. We need people to decorate their trunk and provide treats for the children.
No preregistrations are needed; just show up with your decorated trunk!
Besides the trunks & treats, there will be music, hotdogs, cider, and lots of fun.
Worship with your Child
On Wednesday evening, November 5th, at 7:15 p.m., Sondra Buell will be holding a class for parents who want to worship with their child/ren. Parents will receive tips on how to prepare their children for worship, gather ideas that work to make worship meaningful for their child/ren, and discuss the benefits of worshipping together. Please preregister by e-mailing Sondra at the address above or call and leave her a message. If you need childcare, please call and leave a message at ext. 112.
A Bright Idea for Parents
Written by Sondra Buell
The season of Advent begins the Sunday after Thanksgiving and lasts for four weeks. It’s the Christian season of PREPARATION for the birth of Jesus Christ.
As a child, I have fond memories of my family lighting candles on our Advent Wreath. Our church lit Advent candles during worship, but we also had a wreath at home, lit the candles daily, and read a short devotion. The anticipation of lighting the candles, combined with the countdown to Christmas, prepared our hearts and our minds for the real reason for the season - the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Through this activity, I grew to love Jesus.
If this is something that interests you, I will be leading a mini workshop on Wednesday, November 19th. It will begin after HIS Kids at 7:15 pm and will last approximately 45 minutes. Bring your kids along to this workshop. I’ll teach you how to make a simple Advent Wreath, hand out short devotions to read with your children, and share some background information about Advent.
The Nursery Committee will be hosting a Nursery Worker Appreciation Dinner on Thursday evening, November 20 at 7:00 pm. We APPRECIATE all those who care for our littlest Methodists!
Dates to put on your on Calendar:
Advent Journey – A Whole-Church Event- December 7, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Children’s Christmas Program – December 15 at 6:30 pm
Today’s Stewardship Lesson for
Children’s Sunday School: We will read 2 Kings 12:10-11 and talk about where our money goes after we put it in the offering plate.
Trunk-or-Treat at LUMC
The Family Events Committee is sponsoring a Trunk-or-Treat event on the evening of October 31st. We need people to decorate their trunk and provide treats for the children.
No preregistrations are needed; just show up with your decorated trunk!
Besides the trunks & treats, there will be music, hotdogs, cider, and lots of fun.
Worship with your Child
On Wednesday evening, November 5th, at 7:15 p.m., Sondra Buell will be holding a class for parents who want to worship with their child/ren. Parents will receive tips on how to prepare their children for worship, gather ideas that work to make worship meaningful for their child/ren, and discuss the benefits of worshipping together. Please preregister by e-mailing Sondra at the address above or call and leave her a message. If you need childcare, please call and leave a message at ext. 112.
A Bright Idea for Parents
Written by Sondra Buell
The season of Advent begins the Sunday after Thanksgiving and lasts for four weeks. It’s the Christian season of PREPARATION for the birth of Jesus Christ.
As a child, I have fond memories of my family lighting candles on our Advent Wreath. Our church lit Advent candles during worship, but we also had a wreath at home, lit the candles daily, and read a short devotion. The anticipation of lighting the candles, combined with the countdown to Christmas, prepared our hearts and our minds for the real reason for the season - the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Through this activity, I grew to love Jesus.
If this is something that interests you, I will be leading a mini workshop on Wednesday, November 19th. It will begin after HIS Kids at 7:15 pm and will last approximately 45 minutes. Bring your kids along to this workshop. I’ll teach you how to make a simple Advent Wreath, hand out short devotions to read with your children, and share some background information about Advent.
The Nursery Committee will be hosting a Nursery Worker Appreciation Dinner on Thursday evening, November 20 at 7:00 pm. We APPRECIATE all those who care for our littlest Methodists!
Dates to put on your on Calendar:
Advent Journey – A Whole-Church Event- December 7, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Children’s Christmas Program – December 15 at 6:30 pm
LUMY 10/19
Sunday Night LUMY- LUMY is the place to be every Sunday night for students in 6th-12th grade. It could quite possibly be the best evening of your week. You will not be disappointed. Tonight, bring a friend. LUMY 101 (6th-7th-graders) meets from 5:30-6:45 in the FLC/Wesley Hall. LUMY (8th-12th -graders) meets from 6:30-8:15 in the FLC/Wesley Hall. Also, please do not show up or drop off before your group’s time. See you tonight.
Sign in/out LUMY 101-Kursta Hill
Snacks- Kursta Hill, Nancy McCleery, Sharon Parker
If you want to know more about His Voice for Sudan, please check out their website at www.hisvoiceforsudan.com.
Fundraising- We still have fundraising cards available for you to help offset the cost of events. You can stop by the youth office (rm 206) and pick up a stack of Superior Cards. Each one has LUMY written on the front, and the back has coupon offers that are good until October 2009. These cards also can be used once a day everyday until they expire in a year. These cards will pretty much sell themselves! The cards will be sold for $10.00 and you will get $6.00 on each card into your own LUMY account. You do not need to pay anything when you pick the cards up, but you are responsible for that money. If you want some set aside, just reply to Sarah (sarah.beard@lumcmo.org) with how many you would like. You just need to turn in the money to the youth office and we will keep track of the rest.
Mystery Trip- The mystery trip is right around the corner. This is a trip that is a total mystery for 10th-12th-graders. We’ll be leaving Thursday, October 30th, and we’ll be back on the evening of Saturday, November 1st. Please let us know ASAP if you want to attend. More details to come…but not a lot of details…then it wouldn’t be a mystery.
Snacks for LUMY- We now have the new popcorn machine to help feed our ever-growing youth program. This item did cost quite a bit of money, so if you feel like you are able to give, please make checks out to LUMC and put “LUMY snacks” in the memo. We appreciate any offering you are able to give to help offset this cost.
Bible Study- Wednesday night Bible Studies are in full swing. 10th-12th grade meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4 (across from the LUMY room). 6th and 7th meet from 6:15-7pm in the LUMY Room. And 8th and 9th grade meet from 7:15-8:15pm in Study Center 4.
Prayer Group- LUMY has started a prayer group just for students. We currently are meeting on Thursday nights. If you have prayer requests, we would love to lift them up in prayer. Or if you feel as though you would like to be a part of this group we would love to have you join us to learn about prayer and to pray for students and their needs. Please contact us to give us prayer requests, or to let us know you are coming so we can get you time and location of our meeting.
College Connect- Thank you so much to the people that have already given so generously to the College Connect program. If you haven’t given yet, or you are not sure what College Connect is, please read on. In our church, we want to be able to support our students as they move on from high school to college. One of the ways we reach them is by sending them “care packages” around finals time to know that people back home are thinking of them. To be sensitive to what students want and/or need, we are excited to announce that we will now send them gift cards to use at their own discretion during those busy times of the school year. So, we need your help with two things. 1, we need to start collecting $5 gift cards from chain stores (Starbucks, Target, Taco Bell, Subway, Sonic, etc). Please drop these gift cards in one of the LUMY Black Boxes located outside the youth office (rm 206) or outside the FLC/Wesley Hall. 2, we need to know who is in college and what their address is if they are between the ages of 17-24 and are taking any college classes. Please email this information to Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org.
LUMY Coffee- We are still selling coffee, but we are currently just selling it out of our office. If you are interested in coffee or hot chocolate, please stop by the LUMY office (rm 206) and pick some up for $10. We will start selling again during the services starting in November
Please let Andrew or Sarah know if you have any questions, comments, or prayer requests.
Andrew Beard ~ Dir. of Student Ministries ~ Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org ~Cell-816-810-4621 ~ Office-816-781-4554 X109
Sarah Beard ~ Asst. Dir. of Student Ministries ~ Sarah.beard@lumcmo.org ~ Cell-636-346-6382 ~ Office-816-781-4554 X110
Sign in/out LUMY 101-Kursta Hill
Snacks- Kursta Hill, Nancy McCleery, Sharon Parker
If you want to know more about His Voice for Sudan, please check out their website at www.hisvoiceforsudan.com.
Fundraising- We still have fundraising cards available for you to help offset the cost of events. You can stop by the youth office (rm 206) and pick up a stack of Superior Cards. Each one has LUMY written on the front, and the back has coupon offers that are good until October 2009. These cards also can be used once a day everyday until they expire in a year. These cards will pretty much sell themselves! The cards will be sold for $10.00 and you will get $6.00 on each card into your own LUMY account. You do not need to pay anything when you pick the cards up, but you are responsible for that money. If you want some set aside, just reply to Sarah (sarah.beard@lumcmo.org) with how many you would like. You just need to turn in the money to the youth office and we will keep track of the rest.
Mystery Trip- The mystery trip is right around the corner. This is a trip that is a total mystery for 10th-12th-graders. We’ll be leaving Thursday, October 30th, and we’ll be back on the evening of Saturday, November 1st. Please let us know ASAP if you want to attend. More details to come…but not a lot of details…then it wouldn’t be a mystery.
Snacks for LUMY- We now have the new popcorn machine to help feed our ever-growing youth program. This item did cost quite a bit of money, so if you feel like you are able to give, please make checks out to LUMC and put “LUMY snacks” in the memo. We appreciate any offering you are able to give to help offset this cost.
Bible Study- Wednesday night Bible Studies are in full swing. 10th-12th grade meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4 (across from the LUMY room). 6th and 7th meet from 6:15-7pm in the LUMY Room. And 8th and 9th grade meet from 7:15-8:15pm in Study Center 4.
Prayer Group- LUMY has started a prayer group just for students. We currently are meeting on Thursday nights. If you have prayer requests, we would love to lift them up in prayer. Or if you feel as though you would like to be a part of this group we would love to have you join us to learn about prayer and to pray for students and their needs. Please contact us to give us prayer requests, or to let us know you are coming so we can get you time and location of our meeting.
College Connect- Thank you so much to the people that have already given so generously to the College Connect program. If you haven’t given yet, or you are not sure what College Connect is, please read on. In our church, we want to be able to support our students as they move on from high school to college. One of the ways we reach them is by sending them “care packages” around finals time to know that people back home are thinking of them. To be sensitive to what students want and/or need, we are excited to announce that we will now send them gift cards to use at their own discretion during those busy times of the school year. So, we need your help with two things. 1, we need to start collecting $5 gift cards from chain stores (Starbucks, Target, Taco Bell, Subway, Sonic, etc). Please drop these gift cards in one of the LUMY Black Boxes located outside the youth office (rm 206) or outside the FLC/Wesley Hall. 2, we need to know who is in college and what their address is if they are between the ages of 17-24 and are taking any college classes. Please email this information to Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org.
LUMY Coffee- We are still selling coffee, but we are currently just selling it out of our office. If you are interested in coffee or hot chocolate, please stop by the LUMY office (rm 206) and pick some up for $10. We will start selling again during the services starting in November
Please let Andrew or Sarah know if you have any questions, comments, or prayer requests.
Andrew Beard ~ Dir. of Student Ministries ~ Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org ~Cell-816-810-4621 ~ Office-816-781-4554 X109
Sarah Beard ~ Asst. Dir. of Student Ministries ~ Sarah.beard@lumcmo.org ~ Cell-636-346-6382 ~ Office-816-781-4554 X110
Adult Ministries 10/19
Reminders…
· Register now for Grief Support workshops and classes in November. These groups are free and open to the public. Invite someone who might benefit.
· $5 Gift Cards from local fast food and discount stores are still being collected for care packages to our college students.
· Photos of adoptive families or adoptees are still being collected for our Nov. 23 Celebration. Submit to church office or email to Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org .
· To date, 3 families have responded to the opportunity to help provide Christmas items for a Love Inc family in need. Add your name to the list of Christmas Angels by emailing Lora Wiles.
· There’s a new small group for couples meeting at 10:30 in room 109. Couples of all ages are welcome to a study of Making Love Last a Lifetime by Adam Hamilton.
Childcare Reservations…
Make your reservations in advance (3 days is appreciated) by calling 781-4554 x112
Looking Ahead...
Oct. 21 ~ Tues., Seasoned Citizens’ Luncheon Fellowship meets, 11:45 am in Study Center.
Oct. 24 ~ Fri., 4th Friday Playgroup, 10 am— noon in Family Life Center.
Oct. 26 ~ Sign up to serve or contribute to November Food Kitchen.
Oct., 28 ~ Tues., Cancer Prayer Team meets,
7 pm in library and 220.
Oct 29 ~ Newcomer Coffee class begins
Oct. 31 ~ 9am, church kitchen, cook for Food Kitchen.
Nov. 1 ~ 9:15—1:30 Serve at Food Kitchen
Nov. 6 & 10 ~Grief and the Holiday Workshops
Nov. 9 ~ Deadline for submitting pictures for Faces of Adoption celebration.
Nov. 14 ~ Date Night Co-Op
Nov. 17 ~ Grief Support Group begins
What’s Your Passion?
† Strengthening marriages? † Encouraging parents to raise godly children? † Creating committed Christians through adult ministries? † Focusing the power of prayer? Supporting adoption efforts? † Equipping men to be spiritual leaders in their families?
I’m passionate about all these things...and more! Teams in each of these areas are forming now to help plan and implement programming to expand these ministries. Don’t wait to be asked. Now’s the time to join a team where your interests can be used to build the ministries of this church. I’m looking forward to working with you! Lora Wiles, Coordinator of Adult Ministries ~ 781-4554 x111 ~ Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org.
Date Night Co-Op is a Win/Win for Parents
Parents need an occasional night out to reconnect and invest in their relationship as a couple. In Date Night Co-op, you share childcare responsibilities at the church with other couples. Once or twice a year you’ll sign up to provide child care in the church nursery with another couple. Then 10 or 11 times a year, you get a date night with your spouse while your children playing with friends and being fed and entertained by couples you know and trust at the church. Date Night Co-Op is open to church families with children ages 6 months and older. The next Date Night is November 14. Advance reservation is required. Contact Stephanie Staatz at sstaatz@aol.com for more information.
Women’s Spiritual Retreat
November 7th and 8th, 2008
Laurel Brooke Farm, Weston Missouri
Relax, leave the kids with dad, bring along a craft (scrapbook, knitting, crocheting, etc), and fellowship with a small group of women. You’ll also have time for personal reflection, Bible discussion and one-on-one time with God. Cost is 65.00/person. Contact your hostess, Wendi Jensen, for details; 792-4333. Only 7 reservations are available.
Newcomer Coffee Class Begins
October 29
If you’re wanting to learn more about our church or are considering church membership, contact Pastor Scott Beard ~ 781-4554 x108 or Scott.Beard@lumcmo.org
· Register now for Grief Support workshops and classes in November. These groups are free and open to the public. Invite someone who might benefit.
· $5 Gift Cards from local fast food and discount stores are still being collected for care packages to our college students.
· Photos of adoptive families or adoptees are still being collected for our Nov. 23 Celebration. Submit to church office or email to Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org .
· To date, 3 families have responded to the opportunity to help provide Christmas items for a Love Inc family in need. Add your name to the list of Christmas Angels by emailing Lora Wiles.
· There’s a new small group for couples meeting at 10:30 in room 109. Couples of all ages are welcome to a study of Making Love Last a Lifetime by Adam Hamilton.
Childcare Reservations…
Make your reservations in advance (3 days is appreciated) by calling 781-4554 x112
Looking Ahead...
Oct. 21 ~ Tues., Seasoned Citizens’ Luncheon Fellowship meets, 11:45 am in Study Center.
Oct. 24 ~ Fri., 4th Friday Playgroup, 10 am— noon in Family Life Center.
Oct. 26 ~ Sign up to serve or contribute to November Food Kitchen.
Oct., 28 ~ Tues., Cancer Prayer Team meets,
7 pm in library and 220.
Oct 29 ~ Newcomer Coffee class begins
Oct. 31 ~ 9am, church kitchen, cook for Food Kitchen.
Nov. 1 ~ 9:15—1:30 Serve at Food Kitchen
Nov. 6 & 10 ~Grief and the Holiday Workshops
Nov. 9 ~ Deadline for submitting pictures for Faces of Adoption celebration.
Nov. 14 ~ Date Night Co-Op
Nov. 17 ~ Grief Support Group begins
What’s Your Passion?
† Strengthening marriages? † Encouraging parents to raise godly children? † Creating committed Christians through adult ministries? † Focusing the power of prayer? Supporting adoption efforts? † Equipping men to be spiritual leaders in their families?
I’m passionate about all these things...and more! Teams in each of these areas are forming now to help plan and implement programming to expand these ministries. Don’t wait to be asked. Now’s the time to join a team where your interests can be used to build the ministries of this church. I’m looking forward to working with you! Lora Wiles, Coordinator of Adult Ministries ~ 781-4554 x111 ~ Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org.
Date Night Co-Op is a Win/Win for Parents
Parents need an occasional night out to reconnect and invest in their relationship as a couple. In Date Night Co-op, you share childcare responsibilities at the church with other couples. Once or twice a year you’ll sign up to provide child care in the church nursery with another couple. Then 10 or 11 times a year, you get a date night with your spouse while your children playing with friends and being fed and entertained by couples you know and trust at the church. Date Night Co-Op is open to church families with children ages 6 months and older. The next Date Night is November 14. Advance reservation is required. Contact Stephanie Staatz at sstaatz@aol.com for more information.
Women’s Spiritual Retreat
November 7th and 8th, 2008
Laurel Brooke Farm, Weston Missouri
Relax, leave the kids with dad, bring along a craft (scrapbook, knitting, crocheting, etc), and fellowship with a small group of women. You’ll also have time for personal reflection, Bible discussion and one-on-one time with God. Cost is 65.00/person. Contact your hostess, Wendi Jensen, for details; 792-4333. Only 7 reservations are available.
Newcomer Coffee Class Begins
October 29
If you’re wanting to learn more about our church or are considering church membership, contact Pastor Scott Beard ~ 781-4554 x108 or Scott.Beard@lumcmo.org
Worship Through th Arts 10/19
The Gospel of John
Brad Sherrill, actor
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Liberty UMC Upstairs Sanctuary
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child: 6
Nursery Care is Available Upon Request.
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Brad Sherrill, actor
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Liberty UMC Upstairs Sanctuary
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child: 6
Nursery Care is Available Upon Request.
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Kindermusik 10/19
Kindermusik Costume Party Parent’s Night Out
(Halloween costumes are optional)
This is a drop-off event for any child, ages 18 months-5yrs. You do not have to be enrolled in Kindermusik this current semester. This event is for the first 20 Our Time, Imagine That and Young Child aged students to RSVP!
kmusik@lumcmo.org
We will explore and grow with:
Kindermusik class time ~ continuing notational & tonal skill development time for older kids
extra instrumental exploration time ~ crafts ~ snacks ~ and “G” rated movie.
Friday, October 24, 2008 ~ 5:30 to 9:30pm
Wesley Hall, outside our usual classroom
Prepay only, $25 first child, $2 for siblings (check made to LUMC, or credit cards accepted online)
Please bring any diapering needs or special food concerns. Lovies are also welcome!
Come join us to SING, DANCE, PLAY & EAT!
Please see our website for more details or to pay online. www.kmusik@lumc.com
(Halloween costumes are optional)
This is a drop-off event for any child, ages 18 months-5yrs. You do not have to be enrolled in Kindermusik this current semester. This event is for the first 20 Our Time, Imagine That and Young Child aged students to RSVP!
kmusik@lumcmo.org
We will explore and grow with:
Kindermusik class time ~ continuing notational & tonal skill development time for older kids
extra instrumental exploration time ~ crafts ~ snacks ~ and “G” rated movie.
Friday, October 24, 2008 ~ 5:30 to 9:30pm
Wesley Hall, outside our usual classroom
Prepay only, $25 first child, $2 for siblings (check made to LUMC, or credit cards accepted online)
Please bring any diapering needs or special food concerns. Lovies are also welcome!
Come join us to SING, DANCE, PLAY & EAT!
Please see our website for more details or to pay online. www.kmusik@lumc.com
Classified 10/19
Positions Available at the Church
Part-time Bookkeeper, 20-30 hours a week: Accounting/Bookkeeping and Quick Books experience required. Please apply at church office or call Everett Easley at 816-781-4554, ext. 107 for more information. This posting will close October 24, 2008.
Part-time Custodian, 20-30 hours a week: Custodial experience required, flexible schedule. Please apply at the church office or call Everett Easley at 816-781-4554, ext. 107 for more information. This posting will close October 24, 2008.
Part-time Bookkeeper, 20-30 hours a week: Accounting/Bookkeeping and Quick Books experience required. Please apply at church office or call Everett Easley at 816-781-4554, ext. 107 for more information. This posting will close October 24, 2008.
Part-time Custodian, 20-30 hours a week: Custodial experience required, flexible schedule. Please apply at the church office or call Everett Easley at 816-781-4554, ext. 107 for more information. This posting will close October 24, 2008.
Senior Branson Trip 10-19
Senior Branson Trip
Join the seniors of Liberty United Methodist Church
December 2-3, 2008, in Branson, MO
HIGHLIGHTS:
Osceola Cheese Factory, Noah~The Musical,
The Magnificent Seven Variety Show,
Rocky Mountain High Tribute to John Denver
Two lunches, Dinner and Breakfast ~ Included
Cost is $128.00/person based on Double Occupancy
Payment due at time of reservation.
Join the seniors of Liberty United Methodist Church
December 2-3, 2008, in Branson, MO
HIGHLIGHTS:
Osceola Cheese Factory, Noah~The Musical,
The Magnificent Seven Variety Show,
Rocky Mountain High Tribute to John Denver
Two lunches, Dinner and Breakfast ~ Included
Cost is $128.00/person based on Double Occupancy
Payment due at time of reservation.
Love INC 10-19
Love INC of Clay County has been in Liberty, Missouri, working with low -ncome families, individuals, elderly and disabled since 1990. Our mission in the community is to mobilize the Body of Christ to work together to meet the needs of the poor. We do that with all Christ-centered churches working together in your community. Christian volunteers play a vital role in us being able to meet the needs of those in need in our community.
Love INC is in urgent need of volunteers to carry out our mission. Our call volume in 2004 was from 100 to 200 calls a month. We now are at a call volume that ranges from 500 to 600 calls per month. We have grown as a ministry in not only call volume but in the needs met in our community. Needs coming to Love INC in 2005 were in the $180,000 range. Needs through August of 2008 are already at $239,000. We administer the Liberty Ministerial Alliance fund which assists with emergency assistance needs; however, funds are down 41% from 2007. We continue to grow our Love INC GAP ministries (used furniture, food vouchers, clothing, housewares, hygiene kits, baby supplies and furniture/equipment, and much more). This has increased 6% from 2007. For church partners outside of Liberty, the Love INC board started a designated fund which church partners could donate to if their church body was not in Liberty.
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we desperately need your help. We do not have volunteers on the phones returning phone calls. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Love INC at 781-7121, press 4 for directory and 1 for Julie Dorset’s extension to sign up for the next Volunteer Orientation.
Volunteers are needed in the thrift store and in our Clearinghouse working with clients.
Love INC is in urgent need of volunteers to carry out our mission. Our call volume in 2004 was from 100 to 200 calls a month. We now are at a call volume that ranges from 500 to 600 calls per month. We have grown as a ministry in not only call volume but in the needs met in our community. Needs coming to Love INC in 2005 were in the $180,000 range. Needs through August of 2008 are already at $239,000. We administer the Liberty Ministerial Alliance fund which assists with emergency assistance needs; however, funds are down 41% from 2007. We continue to grow our Love INC GAP ministries (used furniture, food vouchers, clothing, housewares, hygiene kits, baby supplies and furniture/equipment, and much more). This has increased 6% from 2007. For church partners outside of Liberty, the Love INC board started a designated fund which church partners could donate to if their church body was not in Liberty.
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we desperately need your help. We do not have volunteers on the phones returning phone calls. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Love INC at 781-7121, press 4 for directory and 1 for Julie Dorset’s extension to sign up for the next Volunteer Orientation.
Volunteers are needed in the thrift store and in our Clearinghouse working with clients.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Worship Through th Arts 10/12
The Gospel of John – Brad Sherrill, actor
November 1 – 7:00 pm
A living and dramatic presentation of this
powerful Gospel.
Tickets available through the Music Office ~ 781-4554 ext.119
Worship Through The Arts Concert Series
Liberty United Methodist Church
November 1 – 7:00 pm
A living and dramatic presentation of this
powerful Gospel.
Tickets available through the Music Office ~ 781-4554 ext.119
Worship Through The Arts Concert Series
Liberty United Methodist Church
Scott's thoughts 10/12
It amazes me how busy we are as a church. There are constantly meetings, small groups, youth groups, Scouts, rehearsals, dinners and weddings. On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings every possible room is full, and both worship centers are busy non-stop. Thinking about the entire ministry that is done here is exciting and sometimes daunting. This past Sunday, as I filled the pulpit for Mark, it became abundantly clear how much we rely on the laity to do the work of the church. This is the way a church should run! Today, I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who donate so many hours working for the Kingdom here at Liberty United Methodist Church. I especially want to thank our volunteer liturgists, Rev. Arlin Renfrow, Tricia Kiely, Rev. Brian Sommers and Cara Pilch, who led worship this past Sunday, our Altar Guild which prepared communion, our ushers, greeters, teachers, drivers, hospitality, cooks, helpers, worship committees, Chancel Choir and Praise t Team. (Please forgive me if I forgot to mention your volunteer group.)
Keep up the great and godly work; you make a difference!
Scott
Keep up the great and godly work; you make a difference!
Scott
Children's Ministries 10/12
Sunday School lesson for this Sunday comes from 1 Kings 2:1-4; 4:29-34. The children will learn about another king in the Bible, King Solomon. God told Solomon he could have anything he wished, and he asked God for wisdom so he could be a good leader for the people. King Solomon did become a very wise king and tried hard to please God.
Stewardship lesson in Children’s Sunday School: Today we will talk about offering plates. We’ll read 2 Kings 12:9 to learn more about offering plates. Ask you child about the very special “dryer” container we are using right now for our collection box!
Today we welcome the “HIS Kids” to worship! They are singing at 8:30 and 9:00 services. Along with their music, we have 7 speakers: Payton Christensen, Tyler Cornell, Grace Ordonio, Lauren Rankin, Taylor Sparks, Kassidy Tocco, and Jackson Witt.
Liberty United Methodist Church has a long heritage of teaching children about missions. “‘Love your neighbor as yourself” comes alive as we help children learn how to lovingly reach out to those around us, to those less fortunate than us, and to those in other countries.
For the past several weeks, the “HIS Kids” children have been collecting food items and products for In As Much. This coming Wednesday, the kids in Club 45 “HIS Kids” will be taking a field trip to In As Much to deliver all these items. Thanks to the parents who have helped their children with this great project!
Advent Journey
Advent Journey, being held Sunday evening, December 7th from 5:00 to7:00, is a whole-church event with food, fellowship, music, crafts, games, and a bookstore.
Each year we gather together a team to plan for this awesome event. If you would like to serve on this planning team, please sign up today. Help us pick a theme, decide on the craft projects, line up the entertainment, and arrange for the book sale. The youth group will be planning the supper and games for the small children.
Our first meeting will be October 15th at 7:15 pm. E-mail Sondra Buell for details.
Stewardship lesson in Children’s Sunday School: Today we will talk about offering plates. We’ll read 2 Kings 12:9 to learn more about offering plates. Ask you child about the very special “dryer” container we are using right now for our collection box!
Today we welcome the “HIS Kids” to worship! They are singing at 8:30 and 9:00 services. Along with their music, we have 7 speakers: Payton Christensen, Tyler Cornell, Grace Ordonio, Lauren Rankin, Taylor Sparks, Kassidy Tocco, and Jackson Witt.
Liberty United Methodist Church has a long heritage of teaching children about missions. “‘Love your neighbor as yourself” comes alive as we help children learn how to lovingly reach out to those around us, to those less fortunate than us, and to those in other countries.
For the past several weeks, the “HIS Kids” children have been collecting food items and products for In As Much. This coming Wednesday, the kids in Club 45 “HIS Kids” will be taking a field trip to In As Much to deliver all these items. Thanks to the parents who have helped their children with this great project!
Advent Journey
Advent Journey, being held Sunday evening, December 7th from 5:00 to7:00, is a whole-church event with food, fellowship, music, crafts, games, and a bookstore.
Each year we gather together a team to plan for this awesome event. If you would like to serve on this planning team, please sign up today. Help us pick a theme, decide on the craft projects, line up the entertainment, and arrange for the book sale. The youth group will be planning the supper and games for the small children.
Our first meeting will be October 15th at 7:15 pm. E-mail Sondra Buell for details.
LUMY 10/12
Sunday Night LUMY His Voice for Sudan- LUMY is the place to be every Sunday night, and tonight, Sunday, October 12th, LUMY is having a very special event. We have an opportunity that has spoken to our hearts,and I hope it will speak to yours. Here in the Student ministry of this church, we fully support international mission work. We currently support an orphanage in Guatemala by going and serving with the people every other year and we will be continuing this service indefinitely. The new opportunity that we have is partnering with a group called His Voice for Sudan. This ministry is dear to our hearts as Sarah has served in Sudan as a part of this ministry. There are currently two fully functioning orphanages, one in Morobo and one in Lura. They are looking to build another. We have decided to partner with them to make a difference in a lost world looking for hope. We hope that you will partner with us. Join us tonight, Sunday, October 12th, at 6:30pm in the FLC/Wesley Hall for an ALL LUMY, all church, and all family and friends event to hear His Voice for Sudan. Tonight you will have the opportunity to support His Voice (including, but not limited to): screen printed shirts made on site, purchasing photographs of the children and orphans in Sudan, and just plain giving.
In summary-
Special His Voice For Sudan LUMY tonight,
Sunday, October 12th
Doors open at 6:30pm, event starts at 6:45pm,
and will conclude at 8:00pm
Bring all your family and friends to hear
about Sudan Africa
Bonfire- Just a quick reminder, we are having a bonfire, pumpkin –carving contest, desserts, and tons of fun on Thursday, October 16th , from 7-10pm at the Evans’ house and property. Put it on your calendar. More details to come.
Snacks for LUMY- We now have the new popcorn machine to help feed our ever-growing youth program. This item did cost quite a bit of money, so if you feel like you are able to give, please make checks out to LUMC and put “LUMY snacks” in the memo. We appreciate any offering you are able to give to help offset this cost.
Bible Study- Wednesday night Bible Studies are in full swing. 10th-12th grade meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4 (across from the LUMY room). 6th and 7th meet from 6:15-7pm in the LUMY Room. And 8th and 9th grade meet from 7:15-8:15pm in Study Center 4.
Prayer Group- LUMY has started a prayer group just for students. We currently are meeting on Thursday nights. If you have prayer requests, we would love to lift them up in prayer. Or if you feel as though you would like to be a part of this group, we would love to have you join us to learn about prayer and to pray for students and their needs. Please contact us to give us prayer requests, or to let us know you are coming so we can get you time and location of our meeting.
College Connect- In our church, we want to be able to support our students as they move on from high school to college. One of the ways we reach them is by sending them “care packages” around finals time to know that people back home are thinking of them. To be sensitive to what students want and/or need, we are excited to announce that we will now send them gift cards to use at their own discretion during those busy times of the school year. So, we need your help with two things. 1, we need to start collecting $5 gift cards from chain stores (Starbucks, Target, Taco Bell, Subway, Sonic, etc). Please drop these gift cards in one of the LUMY Black Boxes located outside the youth office (rm 206) or outside the FLC/Wesley Hall. 2, we need to know who is in college and what their address is if they are between the ages of 17-24 and are taking any college classes. Please email this information to Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org.
LUMY Coffee- We are still selling coffee, but we are currently just selling it out of our office. If you are interested in coffee or hot chocolate, please stop by the LUMY office (room 206) and pick some up for $10. We will start selling again during the services starting in November
let Andrew or Sarah know if you have any questions, comments, or prayer requests.
Andrew Beard ~ Dir. of Student Ministries ~ Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org ~Cell-816-810-4621 ~ Office-816-781-4554 X109
Sarah Beard ~ Asst. Dir. of Student Ministries ~ Sarah.beard@lumcmo.org ~ Cell-636-346-6382 ~ Office-816-781-4554 X110
In summary-
Special His Voice For Sudan LUMY tonight,
Sunday, October 12th
Doors open at 6:30pm, event starts at 6:45pm,
and will conclude at 8:00pm
Bring all your family and friends to hear
about Sudan Africa
Bonfire- Just a quick reminder, we are having a bonfire, pumpkin –carving contest, desserts, and tons of fun on Thursday, October 16th , from 7-10pm at the Evans’ house and property. Put it on your calendar. More details to come.
Snacks for LUMY- We now have the new popcorn machine to help feed our ever-growing youth program. This item did cost quite a bit of money, so if you feel like you are able to give, please make checks out to LUMC and put “LUMY snacks” in the memo. We appreciate any offering you are able to give to help offset this cost.
Bible Study- Wednesday night Bible Studies are in full swing. 10th-12th grade meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4 (across from the LUMY room). 6th and 7th meet from 6:15-7pm in the LUMY Room. And 8th and 9th grade meet from 7:15-8:15pm in Study Center 4.
Prayer Group- LUMY has started a prayer group just for students. We currently are meeting on Thursday nights. If you have prayer requests, we would love to lift them up in prayer. Or if you feel as though you would like to be a part of this group, we would love to have you join us to learn about prayer and to pray for students and their needs. Please contact us to give us prayer requests, or to let us know you are coming so we can get you time and location of our meeting.
College Connect- In our church, we want to be able to support our students as they move on from high school to college. One of the ways we reach them is by sending them “care packages” around finals time to know that people back home are thinking of them. To be sensitive to what students want and/or need, we are excited to announce that we will now send them gift cards to use at their own discretion during those busy times of the school year. So, we need your help with two things. 1, we need to start collecting $5 gift cards from chain stores (Starbucks, Target, Taco Bell, Subway, Sonic, etc). Please drop these gift cards in one of the LUMY Black Boxes located outside the youth office (rm 206) or outside the FLC/Wesley Hall. 2, we need to know who is in college and what their address is if they are between the ages of 17-24 and are taking any college classes. Please email this information to Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org.
LUMY Coffee- We are still selling coffee, but we are currently just selling it out of our office. If you are interested in coffee or hot chocolate, please stop by the LUMY office (room 206) and pick some up for $10. We will start selling again during the services starting in November
let Andrew or Sarah know if you have any questions, comments, or prayer requests.
Andrew Beard ~ Dir. of Student Ministries ~ Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org ~Cell-816-810-4621 ~ Office-816-781-4554 X109
Sarah Beard ~ Asst. Dir. of Student Ministries ~ Sarah.beard@lumcmo.org ~ Cell-636-346-6382 ~ Office-816-781-4554 X110
Adult Ministries 10/12
What’s Your Passion?
† Strengthening marriages? † Encouraging parents to raise godly children?
Creating committed Christians through adult ministries? † Focusing the power of prayer?
Supporting adoption efforts? † Equipping men to be spiritual leaders in their families?
I’m passionate about all these things...and more! Teams in each of these areas are forming now to help plan and implement programming to expand these ministries. Don’t wait to be asked. Now’s the time to join a team where your interests can be used to build the ministries of this church. I’m looking forward to working with you! Lora Wiles, Coordinator of Adult Ministries ~ 781-4554 x111 ~ Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org.
† Strengthening marriages? † Encouraging parents to raise godly children?
Creating committed Christians through adult ministries? † Focusing the power of prayer?
Supporting adoption efforts? † Equipping men to be spiritual leaders in their families?
I’m passionate about all these things...and more! Teams in each of these areas are forming now to help plan and implement programming to expand these ministries. Don’t wait to be asked. Now’s the time to join a team where your interests can be used to build the ministries of this church. I’m looking forward to working with you! Lora Wiles, Coordinator of Adult Ministries ~ 781-4554 x111 ~ Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org.
Adult Ministries 10/12
Looking Ahead...
Oct. 12 ~ Sun., New Couples’ Small Group begins at 10:30 am in room 110.
Oct. 12, Sun., Adoption Support Group hosts panel of older adoptees to share experiences, 6:30 pm, room 220.
Oct. 13 ~ Mon. Ladies’ Bible Study begins new study of Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God, 9:15 am in FLC
Oct. 18 ~ Sat., Donuts with Dads meets on playground (weather permitting) or FLC.
Oct. 21 ~ Tues., Seasoned Citizens’ Luncheon Fellowship meets, 11:45 am in Study Center.
Oct. 24 ~ Fri., 4th Friday Playgroup, 10 am—noon in Family Life Center.
Oct., 28 ~ Tues., Cancer Prayer Team meets,
7 pm in library and 220.
Nov. 6 & 10 ~Grief and the Holiday Workshops
Nov. 17 ~ Grief Support Group begins.
· FLC = Family Life Center
Childcare Reservations…
We’re able to provide childcare for most adult small group meetings. Make your reservations in advance (3 days is appreciated) by calling 781-4554 x112.
College Connect $5 Gift Cards Needed
Many college students still consider us to be their church home. Help us stay connected with them by supporting College Connect. Donate $5 gift cards from any chain stores (Subway, McDonalds, Target, etc) which we’ll include in care packages along with notes of encouragement. This is an ongoing effort, so gift cards will always be welcomed and appreciated. They can be left at the church office or in a black LUMY box located outside the youth office, room 206, or outside the entrance to the Family Life Center. We also need college addresses for those from our congregation ages 17-24 who are taking any college classes. If you’d like to help with this ministry in other ways, contact Lora Wiles.
New Couples’ Small Group
at 10:30 on Sundays
Looking for an opportunity to meet other couples, enjoy social activities and engage in meaningful small group studies? Couples of all ages are invited to attend a new small group on Sundays at 10:30 am in room 110. Planned study topics include Making Love Last a Lifetime, Christianity and World Religions, Christianity’s Family Tree, and Prayer. No homework in this group. Come learn, grow and fellowship together.
Register Now for Grief Support Offerings
Grief and the Holidays: Holidays can be especially painful when a loved one is absent. One-day workshops on Grief and the Holidays will be offered Thurs., Nov. 6, at 6 pm and Mon., Nov. 10, at 2 pm for those seeking help with holiday grief. These workshops will be led by Grief Counselor Dorothe Lowrie and LUMC’s Ingrid McDonald. Register Now to avoid cancellation of the group.
Grief Support: A Grief Support Group will begin meeting Mondays at 2 pm, Nov 17—Dec 29. We all grieve in different ways and with our own timing. This group, led by Grief Counselor Dorothe Lowrie, is for anyone who would like help coping with grief, regardless of how long ago a loss occurred. Register Now to avoid cancellation of the group.
Seasoned Citizens Luncheon and Fellowship
A growing number of LUMC senior citizens are spicing up the middle of their month with a potluck luncheon on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:45 in the Study Center. All seniors are invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy a time of games or a movie after lunch. No reservation required.
Faces of Adoption
In celebration of National Adoption Month, we’ll be celebrating adoptees of all ages and families touched by adoption on November 23 during worship. We’d love to honor your adoption story in a “faces of adoption” display. Submit a photo of yourself, your adopted child, or your family by leaving it in the church office or emailing to Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org before the November 9 deadline. If you’d like information on LUMC’s support group, contact Lora Wiles.
You Can Make Christmas a Reality for a
Local Family in Need
Love Inc (in the name of Christ), a local assistance agency, needs help meeting the needs of families in our community. Now is the time to sign on as a Christmas Angel for one of these families. We’re collecting names now of individuals and groups who willing to meet this need. Families will be assigned in the next few weeks.
Questions or registrations for Small Groups can be directed to Lora Wiles at Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org or 781-4554 x111
Oct. 12 ~ Sun., New Couples’ Small Group begins at 10:30 am in room 110.
Oct. 12, Sun., Adoption Support Group hosts panel of older adoptees to share experiences, 6:30 pm, room 220.
Oct. 13 ~ Mon. Ladies’ Bible Study begins new study of Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God, 9:15 am in FLC
Oct. 18 ~ Sat., Donuts with Dads meets on playground (weather permitting) or FLC.
Oct. 21 ~ Tues., Seasoned Citizens’ Luncheon Fellowship meets, 11:45 am in Study Center.
Oct. 24 ~ Fri., 4th Friday Playgroup, 10 am—noon in Family Life Center.
Oct., 28 ~ Tues., Cancer Prayer Team meets,
7 pm in library and 220.
Nov. 6 & 10 ~Grief and the Holiday Workshops
Nov. 17 ~ Grief Support Group begins.
· FLC = Family Life Center
Childcare Reservations…
We’re able to provide childcare for most adult small group meetings. Make your reservations in advance (3 days is appreciated) by calling 781-4554 x112.
College Connect $5 Gift Cards Needed
Many college students still consider us to be their church home. Help us stay connected with them by supporting College Connect. Donate $5 gift cards from any chain stores (Subway, McDonalds, Target, etc) which we’ll include in care packages along with notes of encouragement. This is an ongoing effort, so gift cards will always be welcomed and appreciated. They can be left at the church office or in a black LUMY box located outside the youth office, room 206, or outside the entrance to the Family Life Center. We also need college addresses for those from our congregation ages 17-24 who are taking any college classes. If you’d like to help with this ministry in other ways, contact Lora Wiles.
New Couples’ Small Group
at 10:30 on Sundays
Looking for an opportunity to meet other couples, enjoy social activities and engage in meaningful small group studies? Couples of all ages are invited to attend a new small group on Sundays at 10:30 am in room 110. Planned study topics include Making Love Last a Lifetime, Christianity and World Religions, Christianity’s Family Tree, and Prayer. No homework in this group. Come learn, grow and fellowship together.
Register Now for Grief Support Offerings
Grief and the Holidays: Holidays can be especially painful when a loved one is absent. One-day workshops on Grief and the Holidays will be offered Thurs., Nov. 6, at 6 pm and Mon., Nov. 10, at 2 pm for those seeking help with holiday grief. These workshops will be led by Grief Counselor Dorothe Lowrie and LUMC’s Ingrid McDonald. Register Now to avoid cancellation of the group.
Grief Support: A Grief Support Group will begin meeting Mondays at 2 pm, Nov 17—Dec 29. We all grieve in different ways and with our own timing. This group, led by Grief Counselor Dorothe Lowrie, is for anyone who would like help coping with grief, regardless of how long ago a loss occurred. Register Now to avoid cancellation of the group.
Seasoned Citizens Luncheon and Fellowship
A growing number of LUMC senior citizens are spicing up the middle of their month with a potluck luncheon on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:45 in the Study Center. All seniors are invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy a time of games or a movie after lunch. No reservation required.
Faces of Adoption
In celebration of National Adoption Month, we’ll be celebrating adoptees of all ages and families touched by adoption on November 23 during worship. We’d love to honor your adoption story in a “faces of adoption” display. Submit a photo of yourself, your adopted child, or your family by leaving it in the church office or emailing to Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org before the November 9 deadline. If you’d like information on LUMC’s support group, contact Lora Wiles.
You Can Make Christmas a Reality for a
Local Family in Need
Love Inc (in the name of Christ), a local assistance agency, needs help meeting the needs of families in our community. Now is the time to sign on as a Christmas Angel for one of these families. We’re collecting names now of individuals and groups who willing to meet this need. Families will be assigned in the next few weeks.
Questions or registrations for Small Groups can be directed to Lora Wiles at Lora.Wiles@lumcmo.org or 781-4554 x111
Senior Trip 10/12
Senior Branson Trip
Join the seniors of Liberty United Methodist Church
December 2-3, 2008, in Branson, MO
HIGHLIGHTS:
Osceola Cheese Factory, Noah~The Musical,
The Magnificent Seven Variety Show,
Rocky Mountain High Tribute to John Denver
Two lunches, Dinner and Breakfast ~ Included
Cost is $128.00/person based on Double Occupancy
Payment due at time of reservation.
Join the seniors of Liberty United Methodist Church
December 2-3, 2008, in Branson, MO
HIGHLIGHTS:
Osceola Cheese Factory, Noah~The Musical,
The Magnificent Seven Variety Show,
Rocky Mountain High Tribute to John Denver
Two lunches, Dinner and Breakfast ~ Included
Cost is $128.00/person based on Double Occupancy
Payment due at time of reservation.
Friday, October 3, 2008
HIS Voice for Sudan 10/5
On October 12th, all of LUMY will be meeting on behalf of His Voice for Sudan. The founders of His Voice will be here to speak to the youth and anyone else who would like to hear what is going on in Southern Sudan. Amber and Vernon Burger along with their 2 wonderful children, Titus and Justus, will be here to tell how we can partner with them to help change the lives of the children of Sudan. This is where they are now, and you will have to come to the FLC, Wesley Hall on October 12th at 6:30pm to find out more.
The first orphanage was built in a village called Morobo, Sudan. It began with 48 orphans, 12 widows (to care for the children), 1 pastor, 1 guard, and 1 farmer. It has grown to 72 orphans, 14 widows, 3 cooks, 1 pastor, 1 guard, and 1 farmer. This is the first time in the lives of these children that they are able to eat 3 meals a day on a consistent basis. On the orphanage grounds there is a school. Education is a large part of the orphanage. The school is for the orphans and also the local children. This has been such a great outreach. There are currently over 200 children in the school. Along with the school, there is a church. The children attend the church and are overseen throughout the week by a pastor. This has also been a great outreach to the community. During the week the church is a place where people can come from Congo, Uganda and from all over Sudan to be trained in the Bible. The land for the second orphanage was purchased in December 2006. All the children and widows have moved into the temporary facilities while they finish up the actual buildings. The land for the third orphanage was given to EPC by the Southern Sudanese government with no charge. Find out more on Oct 12th or www.hisvoiceforsudan.com
The first orphanage was built in a village called Morobo, Sudan. It began with 48 orphans, 12 widows (to care for the children), 1 pastor, 1 guard, and 1 farmer. It has grown to 72 orphans, 14 widows, 3 cooks, 1 pastor, 1 guard, and 1 farmer. This is the first time in the lives of these children that they are able to eat 3 meals a day on a consistent basis. On the orphanage grounds there is a school. Education is a large part of the orphanage. The school is for the orphans and also the local children. This has been such a great outreach. There are currently over 200 children in the school. Along with the school, there is a church. The children attend the church and are overseen throughout the week by a pastor. This has also been a great outreach to the community. During the week the church is a place where people can come from Congo, Uganda and from all over Sudan to be trained in the Bible. The land for the second orphanage was purchased in December 2006. All the children and widows have moved into the temporary facilities while they finish up the actual buildings. The land for the third orphanage was given to EPC by the Southern Sudanese government with no charge. Find out more on Oct 12th or www.hisvoiceforsudan.com
Mark's Remarks 10/5
A couple of years ago, the national media carried the story of a winner in the American Family Publishers' Sweepstakes. A notice arrived at the Bushnell Assembly of God Church in Sumter County, Florida, announcing that God was a finalist for the $11 million top prize!In the letter, the publishers wrote: "God, we've been looking for you." It went on to suggest how surprised God's neighbors would be to hear that God had won!Many people were surprised to discover that God's mailing address was in Sumter County, Florida! Others wondered about those neighbors who might be impressed with God's good luck. Finally, some of us might be thinking that since God is now so rich, God no longer needs our financial contributions, not to speak of our time and talents, that we have to offer. Not so! The "mite" we have to offer, if it comes from our hearts, is still "mighty," for it speaks to the heart of God.
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Dinner for 8 is receiving applications for the fall. Dinner for 8 is all about friendships for life. You can’t have enough!
Call Trish Kiely at 415-4143 or Mary Lou Stephenson at 7810676
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I’m going to be out-of-pocket for a couple of weeks this month due to some minor surgery. All of the terrific programs of this church will continue without pause, of course!
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Dinner for 8 is receiving applications for the fall. Dinner for 8 is all about friendships for life. You can’t have enough!
Call Trish Kiely at 415-4143 or Mary Lou Stephenson at 7810676
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I’m going to be out-of-pocket for a couple of weeks this month due to some minor surgery. All of the terrific programs of this church will continue without pause, of course!
MOPS 10/5
MOPS Enchiladas
Order your enchiladas NOW thru October 15th!
We will be making them on Oct. 17th & 18th.
They will be available for pickup on
Sunday, October 19th.
Order your enchiladas NOW thru October 15th!
We will be making them on Oct. 17th & 18th.
They will be available for pickup on
Sunday, October 19th.
Music Notes 10/5
The Gospel of John
Brad Sherrill, actor
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Liberty UMC Upstairs Sanctuary
The entire gospel performed from memory in an incredible way.
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child: $6
Nursery care is available upon request.
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Brad Sherrill, actor
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Liberty UMC Upstairs Sanctuary
The entire gospel performed from memory in an incredible way.
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child: $6
Nursery care is available upon request.
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Children's Ministries 10/5
October Sunday School Lessons in LIVE BIG (Believe in God)
Live B.I.G. Idea: We believe that stories of faithful kings help us to be faithful leaders for God.
Live B.I.G. Theme: The Stories of Kings
Live B.I.G. Bible Verse: “The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice.” Psalm 97: 1
HIS Kids” will sing in worship on October 12th at the 8:30 and 9:00 services. Parents, please check your children directly in to room 109 at 8:45 (do not take them to Sunday School or worship first).
Trunk-or-Treat at LUMC
Advent Journey
Planning for Advent Journey is a fun team effort. If you would like to serve on this planning team, please sign up
today. Help us pick a theme. Help us decide on the craft projects. Help us line up the entertainment. Help us arrange for a book sale. Our first meeting will be October 15th at 7:15 pm. E-mail Sondra Buell for details.
The Family Event’s Committee is sponsoring a Trunk-or-Treat event on the evening of October 31st beginning at 5:30 pm. Anyone & everyone – join us, decorate your trunk and enjoy the little children who come for a treat. Parents – bring your children and enjoy the fellowship! Besides the treats, there will be music, hotdogs, cider, and lots of fun.
Live B.I.G. Idea: We believe that stories of faithful kings help us to be faithful leaders for God.
Live B.I.G. Theme: The Stories of Kings
Live B.I.G. Bible Verse: “The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice.” Psalm 97: 1
HIS Kids” will sing in worship on October 12th at the 8:30 and 9:00 services. Parents, please check your children directly in to room 109 at 8:45 (do not take them to Sunday School or worship first).
Trunk-or-Treat at LUMC
Advent Journey
Planning for Advent Journey is a fun team effort. If you would like to serve on this planning team, please sign up
today. Help us pick a theme. Help us decide on the craft projects. Help us line up the entertainment. Help us arrange for a book sale. Our first meeting will be October 15th at 7:15 pm. E-mail Sondra Buell for details.
The Family Event’s Committee is sponsoring a Trunk-or-Treat event on the evening of October 31st beginning at 5:30 pm. Anyone & everyone – join us, decorate your trunk and enjoy the little children who come for a treat. Parents – bring your children and enjoy the fellowship! Besides the treats, there will be music, hotdogs, cider, and lots of fun.
Adult Ministries 10/5
October at a Glance…
(in addition to ongoing weekly activities)
Oct. 1 ~ Wed., Political Christian Discussion, 6:30 pm, room 224.
Oct. 3 ~Fri., cook for Food Kitchen, 9am in church kitchen
Oct. 4~ Sat., serve lunch at Willa Gill Center, leave at 9:15 am; return 1:30
Oct. 5 ~ Sun., Sojourners begins a study of Christianity’s Family Tree, 9:45 am , Ark 1.
Oct. 5 ~Sun., Family Day at Wilderness
Oct.. 7~Tues., Divorce Recovery Group begins, 7 pm in Study Center.
Oct. 9 ~ Thurs., Ladies’ Bible Study begins new study of Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God, 6:30 pm, room 221.
Oct. 11 ~ Sat., Gabriel Kuer (Lost Boys of Sudan) speaks at Maple Woods. 4-6 pm
Oct. 12 ~ Sun., New Couples Small Group begins at 10:30 am in room 110.
Oct. 12, Sun., Adoption Support Group hosts panel of older adoptees to share experiences, 6:30 pm, room 220.
Oct. 13 ~ Mon. Ladies’ Bible Study begins new study of Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God, 9:15 am in Family Life Center.
Oct. 18 ~ Sat., Donuts with Dads meets on playground (weather permitting) or Family Life Center.
Oct. 21 ~ Tues., Seasoned Citizens Luncheon Fellowship meets, 11:45 am in Study Center.
Oct. 24 ~ Fri., 4th Friday Playgroup, 10 am—noon in Family Life Center.
Oct, 28 ~ Tues., Cancer Prayer Team meets,
7 pm in library and 220.
Register Now For…
Divorce Recovery beginning Oct. 7
New Couples Small Group beginning Oct. 12
Ladies Bible Study beginning Oct 9 and 13.
Grief Support beginning in November.
Childcare Reservations…
We’re able to provide childcare for most adult small group meetings. Make your reservations in advance (3 days is appreciated) by calling 781-4554 x112.
The Political Christian: Election Day is right around the corner. Enjoy some Biblically focused discussion of politics , God’s kingdom, and how we, as voters, can have a voice in bringing it all together in The Political Christian; Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in room 224, Oct 1, 8 and 15.
New Support Groups Forming Now
Divorce Recovery, led by James and Cindy Carrier, begins Oct. 7 at 7 pm in Study Center Garage Classroom. Join others who are seeking support as well as biblical and practical strategies for managing life after divorce. Register now; childcare is available.
Grief and the Holidays: Holidays can be especially painful when a loved one is absent. One-day workshops on Grief and the Holidays will be offered Thurs., Nov. 6, at 6 pm and Mon., Nov. 10, at 2 pm for those
seeking some help with holiday grief. These workshops will be led by Grief Counselor Dorothe Lowrie and LUMC’s Ingrid McDonald.
Register Now.
Grief Support: A Grief Support Group will begin meeting Mondays at 2pm, Nov 17—Dec 29. We all grieve in different ways and with our own timing. This group, led by Grief Counselor Dorothe Lowrie, is for anyone who would like help coping with grief, regardless of how long ago a loss occurred. Register Now.
New Couples’ Small Group
10:30 on Sundays
Looking for an opportunity to meet other couples and engage in
meaningful small group studies mixed with social activities? Couples of all ages are invited to kick off a new small group on October 12 at 10:30 am on Sunday mornings. Planned study topics include Making Love Last a Lifetime, Christianity and World Religions, Christianity’s Family Tree and Prayer. No homework in this group. Come learn, grow and fellowship together. Register now to be notified of a small group kickoff activity before the class begins!
College Connect ~ $5 Gift Cards Needed
Many college students still consider us to be their church home. Help us stay connected with them by supporting College Connect. Donate a $5 gift cards from any chain store- (Subway, McDonalds, Target, etc) which we’ll include in care packages along with notes of encouragement. This is an ongoing effort, so gift cards will always be welcomed and appreciated. They can be left at the church office or in a black LUMY box located outside the youth office, room 206, or outside the entrance to the Family Life Center. We also need college addresses for those from our congregation ages 17-24 who are taking any college classes. If you’d like to help with this ministry in other ways, contact Lora Wiles.
New Study to Begin in Ladies’ Bible Study Beginning Oct 9, 6:30 pm and Oct 13, 9:15 am.
Register now for Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God by Priscilla Shirer.
(in addition to ongoing weekly activities)
Oct. 1 ~ Wed., Political Christian Discussion, 6:30 pm, room 224.
Oct. 3 ~Fri., cook for Food Kitchen, 9am in church kitchen
Oct. 4~ Sat., serve lunch at Willa Gill Center, leave at 9:15 am; return 1:30
Oct. 5 ~ Sun., Sojourners begins a study of Christianity’s Family Tree, 9:45 am , Ark 1.
Oct. 5 ~Sun., Family Day at Wilderness
Oct.. 7~Tues., Divorce Recovery Group begins, 7 pm in Study Center.
Oct. 9 ~ Thurs., Ladies’ Bible Study begins new study of Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God, 6:30 pm, room 221.
Oct. 11 ~ Sat., Gabriel Kuer (Lost Boys of Sudan) speaks at Maple Woods. 4-6 pm
Oct. 12 ~ Sun., New Couples Small Group begins at 10:30 am in room 110.
Oct. 12, Sun., Adoption Support Group hosts panel of older adoptees to share experiences, 6:30 pm, room 220.
Oct. 13 ~ Mon. Ladies’ Bible Study begins new study of Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God, 9:15 am in Family Life Center.
Oct. 18 ~ Sat., Donuts with Dads meets on playground (weather permitting) or Family Life Center.
Oct. 21 ~ Tues., Seasoned Citizens Luncheon Fellowship meets, 11:45 am in Study Center.
Oct. 24 ~ Fri., 4th Friday Playgroup, 10 am—noon in Family Life Center.
Oct, 28 ~ Tues., Cancer Prayer Team meets,
7 pm in library and 220.
Register Now For…
Divorce Recovery beginning Oct. 7
New Couples Small Group beginning Oct. 12
Ladies Bible Study beginning Oct 9 and 13.
Grief Support beginning in November.
Childcare Reservations…
We’re able to provide childcare for most adult small group meetings. Make your reservations in advance (3 days is appreciated) by calling 781-4554 x112.
The Political Christian: Election Day is right around the corner. Enjoy some Biblically focused discussion of politics , God’s kingdom, and how we, as voters, can have a voice in bringing it all together in The Political Christian; Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in room 224, Oct 1, 8 and 15.
New Support Groups Forming Now
Divorce Recovery, led by James and Cindy Carrier, begins Oct. 7 at 7 pm in Study Center Garage Classroom. Join others who are seeking support as well as biblical and practical strategies for managing life after divorce. Register now; childcare is available.
Grief and the Holidays: Holidays can be especially painful when a loved one is absent. One-day workshops on Grief and the Holidays will be offered Thurs., Nov. 6, at 6 pm and Mon., Nov. 10, at 2 pm for those
seeking some help with holiday grief. These workshops will be led by Grief Counselor Dorothe Lowrie and LUMC’s Ingrid McDonald.
Register Now.
Grief Support: A Grief Support Group will begin meeting Mondays at 2pm, Nov 17—Dec 29. We all grieve in different ways and with our own timing. This group, led by Grief Counselor Dorothe Lowrie, is for anyone who would like help coping with grief, regardless of how long ago a loss occurred. Register Now.
New Couples’ Small Group
10:30 on Sundays
Looking for an opportunity to meet other couples and engage in
meaningful small group studies mixed with social activities? Couples of all ages are invited to kick off a new small group on October 12 at 10:30 am on Sunday mornings. Planned study topics include Making Love Last a Lifetime, Christianity and World Religions, Christianity’s Family Tree and Prayer. No homework in this group. Come learn, grow and fellowship together. Register now to be notified of a small group kickoff activity before the class begins!
College Connect ~ $5 Gift Cards Needed
Many college students still consider us to be their church home. Help us stay connected with them by supporting College Connect. Donate a $5 gift cards from any chain store- (Subway, McDonalds, Target, etc) which we’ll include in care packages along with notes of encouragement. This is an ongoing effort, so gift cards will always be welcomed and appreciated. They can be left at the church office or in a black LUMY box located outside the youth office, room 206, or outside the entrance to the Family Life Center. We also need college addresses for those from our congregation ages 17-24 who are taking any college classes. If you’d like to help with this ministry in other ways, contact Lora Wiles.
New Study to Begin in Ladies’ Bible Study Beginning Oct 9, 6:30 pm and Oct 13, 9:15 am.
Register now for Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God by Priscilla Shirer.
LUMY 10/5
The place to be on Sunday nights is LUMY. It is the night to have your face rocked. You don’t want to miss it every Sunday night. In fact, Sunday bring a friend, they deserve some fun too. LUMY 101 (6th-and 7th-Graders) meets from 5:30-6:45 and LUMY (8th-12th-graders) meets from 6:30-8:15 both in the FLC/Wesley Hall. Also, please do not show up or drop off before your age group’s time (i.e. 5:30 or 6:30).
As the student ministry has continued to grow, we are having more people at youth which means we need more snacks to feed the students if we want to continue that portion of our meetings. We are purchasing a popcorn machine and also a nacho machine to help save families money. These items do cost quite a bit of money, so if you feel like you are able to give, please make checks out to LUMC and put “LUMY snacks” in the memo. We appreciate any offering you are able to give to help offset this cost.
Bible Study- Wednesday night Bible Studies are in full swing. 10th-12th grade meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4 (across from the LUMY room). 6th-7th grade meet from 6:15-7pm in the LUMY room. And 8th and 9th grade meet from 7:15-8:15pm in Study Center 4.
Bonfire- On Thursday, October 16th, we are having a huge bonfire, pumpkin carving contest, food, hot cocoa, and great fun. We’ll meet at the church at 7pm and be back at about 10pm. More details to come
Mystery Trip- About every other year LUMY goes on a mystery trip for our 10th-12th-graders. This is a trip where no one (not even the parents know) where the students are going. This year the trip is Thursday, October 30th, through Saturday, November 1st. The cost is $70. This includes transportation, food, skydiving…whoops, I gave something away. Please sign up sooner rather than later. Let Andrew Beard know if you have any questions
College Connect- in our church, we want to be able to support our students as they move on from high school to college. One of the ways we reach them is by sending them “care packages.” So, we need your help with two things. 1, we need to start collecting $5 gift cards from chain stores (Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Subway, Sonic, etc). Please drop these gift cards in one of the LUMY Black Boxes. One is located outside the youth office (rm 206) and one is located outside the FLC/Wesley Hall. 2, we need to know who is in college and what their address is. To put some parameters on it, we need to know anyone who is between the ages of 17-24 and is taking any college classes. Please email this information to
Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org.
LUMY Coffee- this past year members of LUMY sold coffee to help raise money for summer mission work. We are still selling coffee, but we are currently just selling it out of our office. If you are interested in coffee or hot chocolate, please stop by the LUMY office (room 206) and pick some up for $10. We will start selling again during the services starting in November.
As the student ministry has continued to grow, we are having more people at youth which means we need more snacks to feed the students if we want to continue that portion of our meetings. We are purchasing a popcorn machine and also a nacho machine to help save families money. These items do cost quite a bit of money, so if you feel like you are able to give, please make checks out to LUMC and put “LUMY snacks” in the memo. We appreciate any offering you are able to give to help offset this cost.
Bible Study- Wednesday night Bible Studies are in full swing. 10th-12th grade meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4 (across from the LUMY room). 6th-7th grade meet from 6:15-7pm in the LUMY room. And 8th and 9th grade meet from 7:15-8:15pm in Study Center 4.
Bonfire- On Thursday, October 16th, we are having a huge bonfire, pumpkin carving contest, food, hot cocoa, and great fun. We’ll meet at the church at 7pm and be back at about 10pm. More details to come
Mystery Trip- About every other year LUMY goes on a mystery trip for our 10th-12th-graders. This is a trip where no one (not even the parents know) where the students are going. This year the trip is Thursday, October 30th, through Saturday, November 1st. The cost is $70. This includes transportation, food, skydiving…whoops, I gave something away. Please sign up sooner rather than later. Let Andrew Beard know if you have any questions
College Connect- in our church, we want to be able to support our students as they move on from high school to college. One of the ways we reach them is by sending them “care packages.” So, we need your help with two things. 1, we need to start collecting $5 gift cards from chain stores (Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Subway, Sonic, etc). Please drop these gift cards in one of the LUMY Black Boxes. One is located outside the youth office (rm 206) and one is located outside the FLC/Wesley Hall. 2, we need to know who is in college and what their address is. To put some parameters on it, we need to know anyone who is between the ages of 17-24 and is taking any college classes. Please email this information to
Andrew.beard@lumcmo.org.
LUMY Coffee- this past year members of LUMY sold coffee to help raise money for summer mission work. We are still selling coffee, but we are currently just selling it out of our office. If you are interested in coffee or hot chocolate, please stop by the LUMY office (room 206) and pick some up for $10. We will start selling again during the services starting in November.
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