Scott and I had the rare privilege of baptizing three young men last week. As I looked at them, I thought that if we asked those young men, those three could literally change the world. I feel similar thoughts with an infant baptism. We have no idea of the abilities and the future that God has placed within this little package.
The first question we ask of the parents of the babies to be baptized is this, “Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, and reject the evil powers of this world?” I wouldn’t blame a young mother at that point if she kicked over the communion font and flounced out of the room.
Some of those moms have already changed that child’s entire wardrobe seven times that morning. She’s kept the baby reasonably happy throughout a long worship service. Now the child up in front indicating to his mother, by his bobbing head, that he is ready to be fed, he is unhappy and he isn’t going to wait much longer! Somehow, asking that mother if she would also “renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness and reject the evil powers of this world,” is expecting a bit too much at the moment!
We’re in the business of helping these young moms and dads. I wonder if, as we have the privilege of watching these young folk corral their children, they’re not really ministering to us.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Worship Through the Arts 2/1/09
Phil and Pam Morgan
Saturday, February 7 ~ 7pm, Wesley Hall
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child: $6
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
Nursery Care is Available Upon Request.
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Saturday, February 7 ~ 7pm, Wesley Hall
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child: $6
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
Nursery Care is Available Upon Request.
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Adult Ministries 2/1/09
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
Register NOW for classes to begin February 22
Next 13-week session begins Sunday, February 22 ~ 6:30-8:30 pm
Attend a Preview Session Wed., Feb. 4 @ 6:30 in Ark 1 or Sun., Feb 8. @ 9:45 (sanctuary) & 10:30 (rm 109) to enroll and purchase your kit ($95). Kits must be purchased by Feb. 9.
26 families represented in the last class reduced their collective debt by $106,440 and added $47,400 to savings (over the Christmas Holiday)!
· One LUMC member said, “This is the first Christmas in 21 years that we paid for it all in cash. It’s the first Christmas is 8 years that we have not owed debt after January.”
Senior Citizens and Music Lovers of all Ages will enjoy the Kitchen Band from Wexford Place Retirement Center. They’ll be performing at the Feb. 6 Seasoned Citizen’s Potluck Luncheon at 11:45 in the Family Life Center. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy this unique musical group.
The perfect Valentine’s gift for your spouse!
A Weekend to Remember Straud Brewer is organizing registrations and group discounts for this great Family Life Today marriage weekend conference coming to Overland Park March 13-15 or March 20-22.Follow this link to register and read Straud’s testimony about A Weekend to Rememberhttp://www.familylife.com/groups/brewscrew or contact Straud at 468-8325 or sbrewer5@kc.rr.com
When God’s People PrayLooking Ahead to Lent: FAQ’s
What is Lent? Lent is a time of repentance and preparation set aside on the church calendar to prepare our hearts for Easter. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is often associated with giving up or sacrificing something from our daily lives.
What are the ways I can help make theLenten study a success? Participate! Signup early, open your home to host a group, or offer to facilitate a group (this is the easiest study to lead that we’ve ever done, and advance training will be provided.)
Are there special worship opportunities during Lent? Plan to attend special services on Ash Wednesday (2/25), Maundy Thursday (4/9) and Good Friday (4/10). They are each uniquely planned to enhance your understanding and participation in the season of Lent.
How does Liberty United Methodist celebrate Lent? At LUMC, you’re invited to add something to your spiritual life each Lent by participating in a churchwide small group study.
What is the study for Lent this year? We’ll be meeting in small groups at church and in people’s homes for a six-week study of Jim Cymbala’s, When God’s People Pray. Groups will begin meeting the first week of March. Talk with your friends about forming a small group (10-12 people is ideal).
Can You Help Me Find a Small Group to Join? Absolutely! You’ll have opportunities all throughout February to join groups forming in people’s homes. There are also two large group meeting times scheduled at the church for Monday and Wednesday evenings. Childcare will be provided for groups meeting at the church.
Register NOW for classes to begin February 22
Next 13-week session begins Sunday, February 22 ~ 6:30-8:30 pm
Attend a Preview Session Wed., Feb. 4 @ 6:30 in Ark 1 or Sun., Feb 8. @ 9:45 (sanctuary) & 10:30 (rm 109) to enroll and purchase your kit ($95). Kits must be purchased by Feb. 9.
26 families represented in the last class reduced their collective debt by $106,440 and added $47,400 to savings (over the Christmas Holiday)!
· One LUMC member said, “This is the first Christmas in 21 years that we paid for it all in cash. It’s the first Christmas is 8 years that we have not owed debt after January.”
Senior Citizens and Music Lovers of all Ages will enjoy the Kitchen Band from Wexford Place Retirement Center. They’ll be performing at the Feb. 6 Seasoned Citizen’s Potluck Luncheon at 11:45 in the Family Life Center. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy this unique musical group.
The perfect Valentine’s gift for your spouse!
A Weekend to Remember Straud Brewer is organizing registrations and group discounts for this great Family Life Today marriage weekend conference coming to Overland Park March 13-15 or March 20-22.Follow this link to register and read Straud’s testimony about A Weekend to Rememberhttp://www.familylife.com/groups/brewscrew or contact Straud at 468-8325 or sbrewer5@kc.rr.com
When God’s People PrayLooking Ahead to Lent: FAQ’s
What is Lent? Lent is a time of repentance and preparation set aside on the church calendar to prepare our hearts for Easter. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is often associated with giving up or sacrificing something from our daily lives.
What are the ways I can help make theLenten study a success? Participate! Signup early, open your home to host a group, or offer to facilitate a group (this is the easiest study to lead that we’ve ever done, and advance training will be provided.)
Are there special worship opportunities during Lent? Plan to attend special services on Ash Wednesday (2/25), Maundy Thursday (4/9) and Good Friday (4/10). They are each uniquely planned to enhance your understanding and participation in the season of Lent.
How does Liberty United Methodist celebrate Lent? At LUMC, you’re invited to add something to your spiritual life each Lent by participating in a churchwide small group study.
What is the study for Lent this year? We’ll be meeting in small groups at church and in people’s homes for a six-week study of Jim Cymbala’s, When God’s People Pray. Groups will begin meeting the first week of March. Talk with your friends about forming a small group (10-12 people is ideal).
Can You Help Me Find a Small Group to Join? Absolutely! You’ll have opportunities all throughout February to join groups forming in people’s homes. There are also two large group meeting times scheduled at the church for Monday and Wednesday evenings. Childcare will be provided for groups meeting at the church.
LUMY 2/1/09
Soup’R’Bowl party with Pleasant Valley Youth.
Call for details. 816-781-4554 ext 110 or 109.
Ask for Andrew or Sarah
Feb. 8th. Northland Youth United
6:00-7:30pm. All Youth meet together with other Youth groups from the Northland. LUMY is hosting and we are so excited!
Feb 15th. LUMY and a Movie at B and B.
All-LUMY get-together from 6:30-8:30 and a movie to follow!
World Visions 30-Hour Famine
On February 26th and 27th Our 8th-12th grade Youth Are Going To…
Starve for Food
Chris was lucky. He got to eat breakfast this morning. A brown and white mushy breakfast will be the only meal he’ll eat today. And in Zambia, where almost half the population – more than 5 million people – is hungry, Chris is blessed to have that mush.
But some kids won’t get anything to eat—all day. And you won’t see them on the TV or hear their stories on the radio. In fact, before this day is over, 26,000 children under age 5 will die because of hunger, disease and poverty.
14,000 of them will die from causes linked to malnutrition alone. Today… tomorrow… and the next day… That’s one every seven seconds.
But here’s the good news. Students in our congregation are choosing to make a difference. They are getting ready to take part in World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine. They’re going to raise money by not eating for 30 hours so that kids like Chris can eat every day.
In the coming weeks you’ll hear more about the 30-Hour Famine. So here’s where you come in: please pray for the famine participants, and then prayerfully consider how you can offer your financial support to help save kids’ lives.
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Motivated by faith in Jesus Christ, World Vision serves alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people.
For more information about World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine, call 1-800-7FAMINE (1-800-732-6463), or visit www.30hourfamine.org.
Call for details. 816-781-4554 ext 110 or 109.
Ask for Andrew or Sarah
Feb. 8th. Northland Youth United
6:00-7:30pm. All Youth meet together with other Youth groups from the Northland. LUMY is hosting and we are so excited!
Feb 15th. LUMY and a Movie at B and B.
All-LUMY get-together from 6:30-8:30 and a movie to follow!
World Visions 30-Hour Famine
On February 26th and 27th Our 8th-12th grade Youth Are Going To…
Starve for Food
Chris was lucky. He got to eat breakfast this morning. A brown and white mushy breakfast will be the only meal he’ll eat today. And in Zambia, where almost half the population – more than 5 million people – is hungry, Chris is blessed to have that mush.
But some kids won’t get anything to eat—all day. And you won’t see them on the TV or hear their stories on the radio. In fact, before this day is over, 26,000 children under age 5 will die because of hunger, disease and poverty.
14,000 of them will die from causes linked to malnutrition alone. Today… tomorrow… and the next day… That’s one every seven seconds.
But here’s the good news. Students in our congregation are choosing to make a difference. They are getting ready to take part in World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine. They’re going to raise money by not eating for 30 hours so that kids like Chris can eat every day.
In the coming weeks you’ll hear more about the 30-Hour Famine. So here’s where you come in: please pray for the famine participants, and then prayerfully consider how you can offer your financial support to help save kids’ lives.
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Motivated by faith in Jesus Christ, World Vision serves alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people.
For more information about World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine, call 1-800-7FAMINE (1-800-732-6463), or visit www.30hourfamine.org.
Children's Ministries 2/1/09
February will focus on the stories Jesus told to help us to know how to live:
February 1 – Matthew 25:14-29
February 8 – Luke 10:25-37
February 15 – Luke 15:8-10
February 22 – Luke 12:13-21
February’s Bible memory verse is: “Teach me your way, O Lord.” Psalm 27:11
The Children’s Stewardship Lessons in February will focus “our presence.” (from our time, our talents, our gifts and our presence). During the month of February we will be collecting our money to help purchase children’s Bibles for the sanctuaries.
HIS Kids” will dismiss 15 minutes early on Wednesday, February 25th, due to the Ash Wednesday services, which begin at 7:00. This is a wonderful, meaningful, sensory service for adults and children. The nursery will be open during the service.
The February mission project for “HIS Kids” will be making placemats for Meals on Wheels.
Summer Church Camp
The camp schedules are out! It’s time to plan your church camps dates NOW, before your summer calendar fills up. You can pick up a brochure on the bulletin board outside Sondra’s office, room 212. You can also go on-line to check out the dates www.mocamps.org. To register on-line you need a Church Camp Code from Sondra Buell for the voucher – LUMC to pay ½ the camp fee, up to $125.00 for members’ children. Let’s go to camp!!!!
Looking ahead:
February 8 – “HIS Kids” sing in worship
February 8 – “HIS Kids” invited to sing at the LOVE Inc. Concert of Concerts held at Second Baptist Church, 309 East Franklin, Liberty
February 25 – Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 pm
April 1 – Easter Egg Hunt
April 5 – “HIS Kids” sing at Palm Sunday services
April 12 – Easter Sunday Butterfly Release
May 2 – Mission Auction
June 5 – Father & Daughter Princess Ball
June 17 – Pet Blessing
July 13-17 – Vacation Bible
The Created by God class on human sexuality for
5th-and 6th-graders was held in January. We will
have a Fun2gether Reunion on Friday evening,
February
February 1 – Matthew 25:14-29
February 8 – Luke 10:25-37
February 15 – Luke 15:8-10
February 22 – Luke 12:13-21
February’s Bible memory verse is: “Teach me your way, O Lord.” Psalm 27:11
The Children’s Stewardship Lessons in February will focus “our presence.” (from our time, our talents, our gifts and our presence). During the month of February we will be collecting our money to help purchase children’s Bibles for the sanctuaries.
HIS Kids” will dismiss 15 minutes early on Wednesday, February 25th, due to the Ash Wednesday services, which begin at 7:00. This is a wonderful, meaningful, sensory service for adults and children. The nursery will be open during the service.
The February mission project for “HIS Kids” will be making placemats for Meals on Wheels.
Summer Church Camp
The camp schedules are out! It’s time to plan your church camps dates NOW, before your summer calendar fills up. You can pick up a brochure on the bulletin board outside Sondra’s office, room 212. You can also go on-line to check out the dates www.mocamps.org. To register on-line you need a Church Camp Code from Sondra Buell for the voucher – LUMC to pay ½ the camp fee, up to $125.00 for members’ children. Let’s go to camp!!!!
Looking ahead:
February 8 – “HIS Kids” sing in worship
February 8 – “HIS Kids” invited to sing at the LOVE Inc. Concert of Concerts held at Second Baptist Church, 309 East Franklin, Liberty
February 25 – Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 pm
April 1 – Easter Egg Hunt
April 5 – “HIS Kids” sing at Palm Sunday services
April 12 – Easter Sunday Butterfly Release
May 2 – Mission Auction
June 5 – Father & Daughter Princess Ball
June 17 – Pet Blessing
July 13-17 – Vacation Bible
The Created by God class on human sexuality for
5th-and 6th-graders was held in January. We will
have a Fun2gether Reunion on Friday evening,
February
Building Committee Update 2/1/09
Building Committee Update
The Building Committee continues to meet, absorb great amounts of information and act to responsibly continue the job set before us. Much was accomplished in 2008; much is left to do. As we move forward, we try to stay focused on our most important, common purpose: to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. HOW we best do that is often where the consensus ends…or, put another way, ‘the devil is in the details’!! Students of John Wesley might recall the ‘high church/low church’ tension that was constant throughout his ministry. We can’t help but note the parallels between that and our present-day challenge of meeting both contemporary and traditional congregational needs in a new building. (Prayers needed here!) In explaining this in our most recent Building Committee meeting, Brian Sommers wisely concluded that this challenge is perfectly consistent with the history of the Methodist Church; something to be accepted and celebrated instead of resolved. It’s just who we are, and it seems to work just fine. Thanks, Brian, we need to hear that!
Other milestones worth mentioning from our January meeting:
Pete Hall, vice president of operations for Curry Real Estate reported that he has shown our property to three prospective buyers and continues to aggressively market it through historically successful channels. However, in this market it’s going to take just the right buyer to give us the price we need in the time frame we need. We can but hope! (Prayers needed here.)
Ron Cowger provided a thorough update on infrastructure plans (grading, roads, sewers, detention and retention ponds, water, gas and electric, communication with the city of Liberty, MODoT, etc.) Ron has done a stellar job of using his talents to carefully determine the most cost-effective ways to successfully prepare our site for both Phase I and future phases. It’s a fact that a lot of money will have to be spent before we can even begin a new building. We continue to search for an entity that might want to occupy part of the property we own to help defray this cost, but so far none of the avenues pursued have led to a successful conclusion. (Prayers needed here!)
Ryan Coffey and Mark Stockton reported on their exhaustive research in comparing the final three construction companies vying for our project. Their expertise and doggedness in sorting through apples and oranges to get a true comparison of the three bids resulted in a recommendation that the Building Committee could confidently forward to our Board of Trustees for consideration. If selected, we would be partnering with a firm that has built 70 churches locally, has been in business 55 years and is willing to waive pre-construction fees – a huge coup. Furthermore, Ryan was able to negotiate cost savings below their initial offer. (Prayers of thanks here for Ryan and Mark!)
Spencer Fields gave a review of the visioning sub-group meeting with conference representative Bob Farr, in which he brought us down to earth a bit regarding how much our church can actually afford to build, especially if our current property does not sell quickly. Spencer is forming a financial sub-group to ascertain new real numbers for our architect and committee to work with going forward, and recommendations of how we might raise the money needed. (Prayers needed here.) Please contact Spencer Fields if you have particular expertise in the financial or banking sector and desire to serve on this committee; several of our members have already agreed to do so. The good news is, we’re moving closer and closer to our goal, even if it is with baby steps.
Saving the best news for last, it was reported to the committee’s applause that LUMC as of 2008 year-end is DEBT FREE! Yes, dear friends, Imagine Capital Campaign funds were used to pay down the last of our debt, and our current property and new property are now ours, free and clear. (ALLELUJAHS HERE!) We must enjoy this brief period while we can, because the remaining funds from building campaign pledges are simply not sufficient for Phase I of our new building. However, we are fortunate to have real assets to help us move forward to grow our flock, “feed our sheep” and expand the kingdom of God to include the as- yet-unknown members of our church family.
Those on the Building Committee can tell you we have had tremendous ups and downs in this journey, but our faith is strong that, with your help, we can accomplish this work. It is achievable, but it will take all of us working together in Christian love to make it happen. PRAYERS NEEDED HERE!
It should also be noted that every member of our hard-working church staff has met countless hours to plan, think and think again. Thank them for their hard work; it is invaluable.
The Building Committee continues to meet, absorb great amounts of information and act to responsibly continue the job set before us. Much was accomplished in 2008; much is left to do. As we move forward, we try to stay focused on our most important, common purpose: to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. HOW we best do that is often where the consensus ends…or, put another way, ‘the devil is in the details’!! Students of John Wesley might recall the ‘high church/low church’ tension that was constant throughout his ministry. We can’t help but note the parallels between that and our present-day challenge of meeting both contemporary and traditional congregational needs in a new building. (Prayers needed here!) In explaining this in our most recent Building Committee meeting, Brian Sommers wisely concluded that this challenge is perfectly consistent with the history of the Methodist Church; something to be accepted and celebrated instead of resolved. It’s just who we are, and it seems to work just fine. Thanks, Brian, we need to hear that!
Other milestones worth mentioning from our January meeting:
Pete Hall, vice president of operations for Curry Real Estate reported that he has shown our property to three prospective buyers and continues to aggressively market it through historically successful channels. However, in this market it’s going to take just the right buyer to give us the price we need in the time frame we need. We can but hope! (Prayers needed here.)
Ron Cowger provided a thorough update on infrastructure plans (grading, roads, sewers, detention and retention ponds, water, gas and electric, communication with the city of Liberty, MODoT, etc.) Ron has done a stellar job of using his talents to carefully determine the most cost-effective ways to successfully prepare our site for both Phase I and future phases. It’s a fact that a lot of money will have to be spent before we can even begin a new building. We continue to search for an entity that might want to occupy part of the property we own to help defray this cost, but so far none of the avenues pursued have led to a successful conclusion. (Prayers needed here!)
Ryan Coffey and Mark Stockton reported on their exhaustive research in comparing the final three construction companies vying for our project. Their expertise and doggedness in sorting through apples and oranges to get a true comparison of the three bids resulted in a recommendation that the Building Committee could confidently forward to our Board of Trustees for consideration. If selected, we would be partnering with a firm that has built 70 churches locally, has been in business 55 years and is willing to waive pre-construction fees – a huge coup. Furthermore, Ryan was able to negotiate cost savings below their initial offer. (Prayers of thanks here for Ryan and Mark!)
Spencer Fields gave a review of the visioning sub-group meeting with conference representative Bob Farr, in which he brought us down to earth a bit regarding how much our church can actually afford to build, especially if our current property does not sell quickly. Spencer is forming a financial sub-group to ascertain new real numbers for our architect and committee to work with going forward, and recommendations of how we might raise the money needed. (Prayers needed here.) Please contact Spencer Fields if you have particular expertise in the financial or banking sector and desire to serve on this committee; several of our members have already agreed to do so. The good news is, we’re moving closer and closer to our goal, even if it is with baby steps.
Saving the best news for last, it was reported to the committee’s applause that LUMC as of 2008 year-end is DEBT FREE! Yes, dear friends, Imagine Capital Campaign funds were used to pay down the last of our debt, and our current property and new property are now ours, free and clear. (ALLELUJAHS HERE!) We must enjoy this brief period while we can, because the remaining funds from building campaign pledges are simply not sufficient for Phase I of our new building. However, we are fortunate to have real assets to help us move forward to grow our flock, “feed our sheep” and expand the kingdom of God to include the as- yet-unknown members of our church family.
Those on the Building Committee can tell you we have had tremendous ups and downs in this journey, but our faith is strong that, with your help, we can accomplish this work. It is achievable, but it will take all of us working together in Christian love to make it happen. PRAYERS NEEDED HERE!
It should also be noted that every member of our hard-working church staff has met countless hours to plan, think and think again. Thank them for their hard work; it is invaluable.
HIlltop Preschool and Parents' Day Out 2/1/09
Hilltop Preschool & Parents’ Day Out Announce Registration for 2009-2010
Priority registration for families currently enrolled in Hilltop is:
Tuesday, February 17—Thursday, February 26, 2009
Registration for LUMC church members is:
Sunday, March 1—Sunday, March 8, 2009
Registration opens to the public on Monday, March 9, 2009; at 9am
in the Family Life Center foyer. Doors will open at 830am.
Paperwork and registration fees will be collected at that time.
Priority registration for families currently enrolled in Hilltop is:
Tuesday, February 17—Thursday, February 26, 2009
Registration for LUMC church members is:
Sunday, March 1—Sunday, March 8, 2009
Registration opens to the public on Monday, March 9, 2009; at 9am
in the Family Life Center foyer. Doors will open at 830am.
Paperwork and registration fees will be collected at that time.
Mission News 2/1/09
Mission News
The Missions Work Area is planning our second annual mission work trip (for persons 14 years or older) to Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota June 14-20, 2009. We will be working with Lakota people of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Crow Creek Reservation is located about 60 miles southeast from Pierre, South Dakota. Mission teams assist with repairs to homes, churches, shelters, youth center, daycare
facilities, etc. Other tasks available are sewing, working in the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry, cooking in the hot lunch program, providing VBS at the Boys/Girls Club, and much more. There are always varied work projects to keep team members busy.
The cost of this VIM mission trip is $200-$275, which covers food, transportation, lodging, and building materials. The reservation housing can accommodate up to 100 people. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact Everett Easley at the church office, 781-4554, by March 17. A $125 application fee will be due from each participant wishing to go. This will help secure our team’s date on the calendar. Informational meetings will be forthcoming.
We will be there to appreciate, to understand, to learn, to make friends and to nurture the hope that the Lakota People have in themselves. We are looking forward to a great week where we will come together to do God's work.
The Missions Work Area is planning our second annual mission work trip (for persons 14 years or older) to Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota June 14-20, 2009. We will be working with Lakota people of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Crow Creek Reservation is located about 60 miles southeast from Pierre, South Dakota. Mission teams assist with repairs to homes, churches, shelters, youth center, daycare
facilities, etc. Other tasks available are sewing, working in the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry, cooking in the hot lunch program, providing VBS at the Boys/Girls Club, and much more. There are always varied work projects to keep team members busy.
The cost of this VIM mission trip is $200-$275, which covers food, transportation, lodging, and building materials. The reservation housing can accommodate up to 100 people. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact Everett Easley at the church office, 781-4554, by March 17. A $125 application fee will be due from each participant wishing to go. This will help secure our team’s date on the calendar. Informational meetings will be forthcoming.
We will be there to appreciate, to understand, to learn, to make friends and to nurture the hope that the Lakota People have in themselves. We are looking forward to a great week where we will come together to do God's work.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Mark's Remarks 1/25/09
We have a tradition here that anyone and everyone gather for a spiritual growth time during the weeks of Lent. During the 6 weeks of Lent, we divide into small groups for weekly study and discussion. This year for our Lenten Study, our adult ministries director, Lora Wiles, is organizing us into small groups for a study of Jim Cymbala’s When God’s People Pray, a video presentation with workbooks. Groups will meet on Sunday morning, in homes throughout the week and in large group viewing sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings in the Family Life Center. This begins the first week of March.
See the Adult Ministries page of this OverView for more information. I hope you’ll plan on registering for this exciting opportunity for spiritual growth.
See the Adult Ministries page of this OverView for more information. I hope you’ll plan on registering for this exciting opportunity for spiritual growth.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University 1/25/09
Dave Ramsey’s
Financial Peace University
Register NOW for the next
13-week session of classes to begin
Sunday, February 22 ~ 6:30-8:30 pm
Attend a Preview Session Wed., Feb. 4 @ 6:30 in Ark 1 or Sun., Feb. 8 @ 9:45 (sanctuary) & 10:30 (rm 109) to enroll and purchase your kit ($95). Kits must be purchased by Feb 9.
26 families represented in the last class reduced their collective debt by $106,440 and added $47,400 to savings (over the Christmas Holiday)!
What LUMC members have said after taking the course...
· “This is the first Christmas in 21 years that we paid for it all in cash. It’s the first Christmas is 8 years that we have not owed debt after January.”
· “We used to think budgets were only for people struggling financially or for those who lived beyond their means.”
· “I feel like I have awakened and did not know I was asleep, and it is one of the most empowering things I have done.”
Financial Peace University
Register NOW for the next
13-week session of classes to begin
Sunday, February 22 ~ 6:30-8:30 pm
Attend a Preview Session Wed., Feb. 4 @ 6:30 in Ark 1 or Sun., Feb. 8 @ 9:45 (sanctuary) & 10:30 (rm 109) to enroll and purchase your kit ($95). Kits must be purchased by Feb 9.
26 families represented in the last class reduced their collective debt by $106,440 and added $47,400 to savings (over the Christmas Holiday)!
What LUMC members have said after taking the course...
· “This is the first Christmas in 21 years that we paid for it all in cash. It’s the first Christmas is 8 years that we have not owed debt after January.”
· “We used to think budgets were only for people struggling financially or for those who lived beyond their means.”
· “I feel like I have awakened and did not know I was asleep, and it is one of the most empowering things I have done.”
Adult Ministries 1/25/09
Cancer Support Team Ministers to LUMC Members and Friends
LUMC’s Cancer Support Prayer Team brings comfort and hope in the form of prayer for those with cancer. The team will meet this Tuesday, January 27, at 7 p.m. in room 220. Anyone struggling with cancer or a representative of someone suffering from this disease is welcome to meet with our team privately for prayer. Please wait in the church library for a team member to assist you.
You can be part of the miracle team! Liberty UMC's Cancer Prayer Support Team prays for cancer patients daily. We need people to join us in daily prayer and callers to check on the status of our prayer associates monthly. This is a job you can do from home. Contact Kathleen Bird, team coordinator, at mailto:khlbird@kc.rr.com or 415-0877.
Kitchen Band to Perform
Senior Citizens and Music Lovers of all Ages will enjoy the Kitchen Band from Wexford Place Retirement Center. They’ll be performing at the February 6 Seasoned Citizen’s Potluck Luncheon at 11:45 in the Family Life Center. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy this special entertainment. Seasoned Citizen’s meet the first Friday of each month, and all area senior citizens are invited to participate in this fellowship ministry.
Look for details about our churchwide Lenten study in the February Overview which will be mailed to your home next week. I’m happy to announce that we’ll be studying Jim Cymbala’s When God’s People Pray. You’ll be encouraged and challenged to deepen your prayer life as a result of this study. Small groups are forming now, so contact Lora Wiles to get involved . (If you don’t receive the Overview in the mail and would like to, please contact the church office.)
The perfect valentine’s gift for your spouse!
A Weekend to Remember Straud Brewer is organizing registrations and group discounts for this great Family Life Today marriage weekend conference coming to Overland Park March 13-15 or March 20-22.Follow this link to register and read Straud’s testimony about A Weekend to Rememberhttp://www.familylife.com/groups/brewscrew or contact Straud at 468-8325 or sbrewer5@kc.rr.com
Liberty’s Relay for Life will be held on the track of Liberty High School the last weekend of July. If you can walk in a circle, you can help raise money to fight cancer. Walk in memory of a loved one, in honor of a survivor or as a pledge to continue to fight this dreaded disease which touched the lives of so many.
LUMC’s Cancer Support Prayer Team brings comfort and hope in the form of prayer for those with cancer. The team will meet this Tuesday, January 27, at 7 p.m. in room 220. Anyone struggling with cancer or a representative of someone suffering from this disease is welcome to meet with our team privately for prayer. Please wait in the church library for a team member to assist you.
You can be part of the miracle team! Liberty UMC's Cancer Prayer Support Team prays for cancer patients daily. We need people to join us in daily prayer and callers to check on the status of our prayer associates monthly. This is a job you can do from home. Contact Kathleen Bird, team coordinator, at mailto:khlbird@kc.rr.com or 415-0877.
Kitchen Band to Perform
Senior Citizens and Music Lovers of all Ages will enjoy the Kitchen Band from Wexford Place Retirement Center. They’ll be performing at the February 6 Seasoned Citizen’s Potluck Luncheon at 11:45 in the Family Life Center. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy this special entertainment. Seasoned Citizen’s meet the first Friday of each month, and all area senior citizens are invited to participate in this fellowship ministry.
Look for details about our churchwide Lenten study in the February Overview which will be mailed to your home next week. I’m happy to announce that we’ll be studying Jim Cymbala’s When God’s People Pray. You’ll be encouraged and challenged to deepen your prayer life as a result of this study. Small groups are forming now, so contact Lora Wiles to get involved . (If you don’t receive the Overview in the mail and would like to, please contact the church office.)
The perfect valentine’s gift for your spouse!
A Weekend to Remember Straud Brewer is organizing registrations and group discounts for this great Family Life Today marriage weekend conference coming to Overland Park March 13-15 or March 20-22.Follow this link to register and read Straud’s testimony about A Weekend to Rememberhttp://www.familylife.com/groups/brewscrew or contact Straud at 468-8325 or sbrewer5@kc.rr.com
Liberty’s Relay for Life will be held on the track of Liberty High School the last weekend of July. If you can walk in a circle, you can help raise money to fight cancer. Walk in memory of a loved one, in honor of a survivor or as a pledge to continue to fight this dreaded disease which touched the lives of so many.
LUMY 1/25/09
Sunday Night LUMY- Last Sunday night was CRAZY! We had so much fun at LUMY and bowling. We took 84 people and 72 students bowled!
LUMY is back to normal this week. 6th-7th grade, 5:30-6:45 and 8th-12th grade, 6:30-8:30. FLC/Wesley Hall. Be there.
Bible Study- Wednesday Night Bible Study has begun. 8th-12th-graders meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4. We get dinner as part of Wednesday night supper before the study and bring it over. 6th-and 7th-graders will meet from 6:15-7pm in Study Center 5 (The LUMY Room). In this Bible Study we will be delving into developing discernment starting with our media influence. For more information check out: http://cpyu.org/Default.aspx.
SOUPer Bowl- We are teaming up with Pleasant Valley to have a
food drive/ Super Bowl Party. We’ll have more details before
February 1st, but put it on your calendar.
2009 LUMY Calendars- The new calendars are in! They are available outside both worship areas upstairs and down. They are also available outside our office and at most LUMY events. Get one today to stay up with the special events, trips, and even some tentative summer dates.
Confirmation- In the Methodist denomination we do something called confirmation for students. It’s a time of learning more about the history and heritage of both Christianity and our denomination. This year we are offering a makeup confirmation. If you or your student never went through confirmation, are in 7th-12th grade, and are interested in participating, please let us know. If we have several students that are interested, we will do a confirmation class for Spring 2009.
New Website - You can also find links and stay updated on our new and improved LUMY website, http://lumy.weebly.com/index.html or you can link from the church’s main website. Lumcmo.org. There is a special page just for parent resources.
Safe Sanctuary Training- To work with our students, sponsor events, or attend LUMY trips, you need to have our Safe Sanctuary Training. This training is only about an hour. The next training date on the calendar is 1/28. All those trainings are on Wednesdays in room 221 from 7:15-8:15. To get signed up, please contact Everett Easley at Everett.easley@lumcmo.org or at 781-4554 X 107.
LUMY is back to normal this week. 6th-7th grade, 5:30-6:45 and 8th-12th grade, 6:30-8:30. FLC/Wesley Hall. Be there.
Bible Study- Wednesday Night Bible Study has begun. 8th-12th-graders meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4. We get dinner as part of Wednesday night supper before the study and bring it over. 6th-and 7th-graders will meet from 6:15-7pm in Study Center 5 (The LUMY Room). In this Bible Study we will be delving into developing discernment starting with our media influence. For more information check out: http://cpyu.org/Default.aspx.
SOUPer Bowl- We are teaming up with Pleasant Valley to have a
food drive/ Super Bowl Party. We’ll have more details before
February 1st, but put it on your calendar.
2009 LUMY Calendars- The new calendars are in! They are available outside both worship areas upstairs and down. They are also available outside our office and at most LUMY events. Get one today to stay up with the special events, trips, and even some tentative summer dates.
Confirmation- In the Methodist denomination we do something called confirmation for students. It’s a time of learning more about the history and heritage of both Christianity and our denomination. This year we are offering a makeup confirmation. If you or your student never went through confirmation, are in 7th-12th grade, and are interested in participating, please let us know. If we have several students that are interested, we will do a confirmation class for Spring 2009.
New Website - You can also find links and stay updated on our new and improved LUMY website, http://lumy.weebly.com/index.html or you can link from the church’s main website. Lumcmo.org. There is a special page just for parent resources.
Safe Sanctuary Training- To work with our students, sponsor events, or attend LUMY trips, you need to have our Safe Sanctuary Training. This training is only about an hour. The next training date on the calendar is 1/28. All those trainings are on Wednesdays in room 221 from 7:15-8:15. To get signed up, please contact Everett Easley at Everett.easley@lumcmo.org or at 781-4554 X 107.
Children's Ministries 1/25/09
The Children’s Sunday School lesson for today comes from Luke 4:14-30. Jesus was once a child, just like our kids, and Jesus did many special jobs when he grew up. He came to earth to fulfill the words of Isaiah’s prophecy – to do his ministry here on earth! Our children have special jobs, jobs in ministry. Ask your child, “What tools does Jesus give us to do his work?” and “What is the ministry God is calling you to do?” ie: collecting food and clothes, sending a card to a sick friend, singing in worship, reading the scripture in Bible Study or worship, etc.
Last Sunday, Ms. Katie Cramer–Eck from Hillcrest Ministries came to speak at the children’s Sunday School assembly. Since before Christmas, along with teaching the children about Stewardship we have been saving the children’s offering money to purchase a new dryer for Hillcrest Ministries. We accomplished our goal! Katie Cramer-Eck is so very thankful for the dryer and was delighted to talk to the children.
At the assembly we asked the children:
· Could just one of you have purchased this dryer by yourself? No, it costs a lot of money. But by putting all our offerings together, we accomplished a great thing for someone else!
On the same note: Could just one family bring enough offering to build our new church? No, that costs a LOT of money! But if we each do our part, giving the portion God asks us to give, and by working together we can accomplish great and awesome things for His children!
Veggie-Tales Party
Hey kids (and parents who can come - we’ll need help with supervision), on Monday, February 16, LPS has no school, so we invite you to a Veggie-Tales Party with Abe and the Amazing Promise! Meet Ms. Sondra in Wesley Hall at 10:00 am. We’ll be finished by noon. We’ll play some games, hear the Bible Story, eat some awesome snacks and watch the movie.
We’ll witness Bob the Tomato trying to bring the story of Abraham and Sarah to life, and learn of their wait for a promised son. We’ll see how their patience is tested when spitting camels and a film crew of zany French peas get involved. But whether we’re waiting on a promise from God or cookies from teachers or parents, we’ll learn that while being patient is never easy, the reward is always worth the wait!
REMINDER:
Kids’ Bulletins and Kids’ Worship Bags are available for your children during worship. After worship, please put the bags in the “Used Worship Bags” tubs so we can refresh and refill them before next Sunday.
Last Sunday, Ms. Katie Cramer–Eck from Hillcrest Ministries came to speak at the children’s Sunday School assembly. Since before Christmas, along with teaching the children about Stewardship we have been saving the children’s offering money to purchase a new dryer for Hillcrest Ministries. We accomplished our goal! Katie Cramer-Eck is so very thankful for the dryer and was delighted to talk to the children.
At the assembly we asked the children:
· Could just one of you have purchased this dryer by yourself? No, it costs a lot of money. But by putting all our offerings together, we accomplished a great thing for someone else!
On the same note: Could just one family bring enough offering to build our new church? No, that costs a LOT of money! But if we each do our part, giving the portion God asks us to give, and by working together we can accomplish great and awesome things for His children!
Veggie-Tales Party
Hey kids (and parents who can come - we’ll need help with supervision), on Monday, February 16, LPS has no school, so we invite you to a Veggie-Tales Party with Abe and the Amazing Promise! Meet Ms. Sondra in Wesley Hall at 10:00 am. We’ll be finished by noon. We’ll play some games, hear the Bible Story, eat some awesome snacks and watch the movie.
We’ll witness Bob the Tomato trying to bring the story of Abraham and Sarah to life, and learn of their wait for a promised son. We’ll see how their patience is tested when spitting camels and a film crew of zany French peas get involved. But whether we’re waiting on a promise from God or cookies from teachers or parents, we’ll learn that while being patient is never easy, the reward is always worth the wait!
REMINDER:
Kids’ Bulletins and Kids’ Worship Bags are available for your children during worship. After worship, please put the bags in the “Used Worship Bags” tubs so we can refresh and refill them before next Sunday.
Music Notes 1/25/09
Welcome new Chancel Choir Members!
Mark Godfrey, Valorie and Bill Millican
Worship Through The Arts Concert Series
Upcoming Events
April 25 = Joseph Martin, Piano and Composer in concert
26th = Sunday Worship
June 27 – The Greatest Generation:
A Historical and Musical Review of God’s Faithfulness
7:00 PM
Mark Godfrey, Valorie and Bill Millican
Worship Through The Arts Concert Series
Upcoming Events
April 25 = Joseph Martin, Piano and Composer in concert
26th = Sunday Worship
June 27 – The Greatest Generation:
A Historical and Musical Review of God’s Faithfulness
7:00 PM
Worship Through the Arts 1/25/09
Phil and Pam Morgan
Saturday, February 7 ~ 7pm, Wesley Hall
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child:$6
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
Nursery Care is Available Upon Request.
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Saturday, February 7 ~ 7pm, Wesley Hall
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child:$6
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
Nursery Care is Available Upon Request.
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Mission News-SD Trip NEW DATES 1/25/09
The Missions Work Area is planning our second annual mission work trip (for persons 14 years or older) to Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota June 14-20, 2009. We will be working with Lakota people of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Crow Creek Reservation is located about 60 miles southeast from Pierre, South Dakota. Mission teams assist with repairs to homes, churches, shelters, youth center, daycare
facilities, etc. Other tasks available are sewing, working in the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry, cooking in the hot lunch program, providing VBS at the Boys/Girls Club, and much more. There are always varied work projects to keep team members busy.
The cost of this VIM mission trip is $200-$275, which covers food, transportation, lodging, and building materials. The reservation housing can accommodate up to 100 people. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact Everett Easley at the church office, 781-4554, by March 17. A $125 application fee will be due from each participant wishing to go. This will help secure our team’s date on the calendar. Informational meetings will be forthcoming.
We will be there to appreciate, to understand, to learn, to make friends and to nurture the hope that the Lakota People have in themselves. We are looking forward to a great week where we will come together to do God's work.
facilities, etc. Other tasks available are sewing, working in the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry, cooking in the hot lunch program, providing VBS at the Boys/Girls Club, and much more. There are always varied work projects to keep team members busy.
The cost of this VIM mission trip is $200-$275, which covers food, transportation, lodging, and building materials. The reservation housing can accommodate up to 100 people. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact Everett Easley at the church office, 781-4554, by March 17. A $125 application fee will be due from each participant wishing to go. This will help secure our team’s date on the calendar. Informational meetings will be forthcoming.
We will be there to appreciate, to understand, to learn, to make friends and to nurture the hope that the Lakota People have in themselves. We are looking forward to a great week where we will come together to do God's work.
Dinner for Eight 1/25/09
"Dinner for Eight"
We've had many good reports of enjoyable meals this fall with “dinner for eight. We would like to have more sign up now for the "Spring Session.” Unless we hear otherwise, all who signed up in September will be in this group also. This session will be from Feb-May 2009. We just plan to scramble the couples--adds to the enjoyment! We also welcome new people. Groups meet once a month with the host setting the time and date and providing the meat or main dish plus beverage. Others provide the vegetable, salad & dessert. Hosting will be rotated as will different dishes. OR if you are short on table space or just prefer not to cook, try our "dine-out" group with the host selecting the time & restaurant. Dine In or Dine Out-each group of eight selects time to suit ITS group's needs.
If you would like more information, please call Mary Lou Stephenson, 781-0676 or Glenna West, 781-9387.
We've had many good reports of enjoyable meals this fall with “dinner for eight. We would like to have more sign up now for the "Spring Session.” Unless we hear otherwise, all who signed up in September will be in this group also. This session will be from Feb-May 2009. We just plan to scramble the couples--adds to the enjoyment! We also welcome new people. Groups meet once a month with the host setting the time and date and providing the meat or main dish plus beverage. Others provide the vegetable, salad & dessert. Hosting will be rotated as will different dishes. OR if you are short on table space or just prefer not to cook, try our "dine-out" group with the host selecting the time & restaurant. Dine In or Dine Out-each group of eight selects time to suit ITS group's needs.
If you would like more information, please call Mary Lou Stephenson, 781-0676 or Glenna West, 781-9387.
Guidebook and Directory 1/25/09
Information for the 2009 Guidebook and Directory
Have you moved? Changed your phone number? Gotten married?
Had a baby? Gotten a new e-mail address? Does our church database have YOUR family membership record correct? Here is a chance to update your information for the upcoming Guidebook & Directory. If you have made changes or want to make sure your information is correct in our database, please call the front office Tuesday through Friday 9-3.
Have you moved? Changed your phone number? Gotten married?
Had a baby? Gotten a new e-mail address? Does our church database have YOUR family membership record correct? Here is a chance to update your information for the upcoming Guidebook & Directory. If you have made changes or want to make sure your information is correct in our database, please call the front office Tuesday through Friday 9-3.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Mark's Remarks 1/18/09
This piece, by Richard Culp, was on-line. See the credits below.
Two weeks after the farm credit company took our farm, I lost my job as ranch foreman. Our family moved into a compact rental unit, and [my wife] Geneva and I began working a series of minor jobs, including a stint at a fast-food restaurant. It was difficult to pay down the $100,000 debt that was left after the farm credit company seized all of our assets - our land, our equipment, our home, and our bank notes. There were many times that we didn't have money for groceries and living expenses, but God provided for us through our family, our friends and our church.
A year and a half later, God gave us our new direction. Geneva and I were offered a management position at an exclusive 2,600-acre waterfowl hunting club between Gridley and Colusa in northern California. Our clients were powerful and wealthy. As we served at the club in numerous ways, our situation witnessed to the fact that money and possessions cannot bring happiness. We had lost everything, yet we had joy in our lives.
After we had been at the club for about a year, I received a call from the head of the credit company that had taken our farm. He needed to talk with me. Geneva and I offered to drive to town, but he insisted on making the hour's drive out to the hunting club. As we sat together at a table, he leaned across and said, "I want to ask you something personal. A friend of mine recently lost everything he owned. His wife just committed suicide. We at the office have noticed that you two are handling this crisis differently than most people do. Can you tell me what your secret is?"
I was happy to witness to my faith. "We believe in the God of the Bible. He is sovereign over our lives, and he is in control. Even though the pain is very real, we are confident of this fact: God has proven sufficient and able to take care of us."Geneva added, "God's Word promises, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you' (Hebrews 13:5, NIV). We have never felt alone for a single moment."
Later, as the head of the credit company rose to leave, he thanked us. "You've given me a lot to think about," he said quietly.
-Richard L. Culp, "We lost everything: A farmer clings to his spiritual roots," Amy Writing Awards, www.amyfound.org/awaart6.html.
In this time of economic difficulty, this note from William Jewell college is creative and relevant!
Have you heard about the North Star Job Club? Channel 9 News ran several announcements for it so perhaps that is where you heard about it. The meetings are held the first and third Mondays of every month from 6:30 -8:30 pm in Gano Chapel Assembly room on the college campus. Signs are posted on campus to direct the public to the building, but it’s right under the clock tower on the main campus. All who are interested in assistance with a job search are welcome.
Our meetings are casual, and no cost - even the parking is FREE. North Star Job Club is sponsored by our SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team, and the goal is to expand personal networks to help those in career transition with successful outcomes.
Additional questions should be directed to 816.522.1294.
Two weeks after the farm credit company took our farm, I lost my job as ranch foreman. Our family moved into a compact rental unit, and [my wife] Geneva and I began working a series of minor jobs, including a stint at a fast-food restaurant. It was difficult to pay down the $100,000 debt that was left after the farm credit company seized all of our assets - our land, our equipment, our home, and our bank notes. There were many times that we didn't have money for groceries and living expenses, but God provided for us through our family, our friends and our church.
A year and a half later, God gave us our new direction. Geneva and I were offered a management position at an exclusive 2,600-acre waterfowl hunting club between Gridley and Colusa in northern California. Our clients were powerful and wealthy. As we served at the club in numerous ways, our situation witnessed to the fact that money and possessions cannot bring happiness. We had lost everything, yet we had joy in our lives.
After we had been at the club for about a year, I received a call from the head of the credit company that had taken our farm. He needed to talk with me. Geneva and I offered to drive to town, but he insisted on making the hour's drive out to the hunting club. As we sat together at a table, he leaned across and said, "I want to ask you something personal. A friend of mine recently lost everything he owned. His wife just committed suicide. We at the office have noticed that you two are handling this crisis differently than most people do. Can you tell me what your secret is?"
I was happy to witness to my faith. "We believe in the God of the Bible. He is sovereign over our lives, and he is in control. Even though the pain is very real, we are confident of this fact: God has proven sufficient and able to take care of us."Geneva added, "God's Word promises, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you' (Hebrews 13:5, NIV). We have never felt alone for a single moment."
Later, as the head of the credit company rose to leave, he thanked us. "You've given me a lot to think about," he said quietly.
-Richard L. Culp, "We lost everything: A farmer clings to his spiritual roots," Amy Writing Awards, www.amyfound.org/awaart6.html.
In this time of economic difficulty, this note from William Jewell college is creative and relevant!
Have you heard about the North Star Job Club? Channel 9 News ran several announcements for it so perhaps that is where you heard about it. The meetings are held the first and third Mondays of every month from 6:30 -8:30 pm in Gano Chapel Assembly room on the college campus. Signs are posted on campus to direct the public to the building, but it’s right under the clock tower on the main campus. All who are interested in assistance with a job search are welcome.
Our meetings are casual, and no cost - even the parking is FREE. North Star Job Club is sponsored by our SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team, and the goal is to expand personal networks to help those in career transition with successful outcomes.
Additional questions should be directed to 816.522.1294.
Mission News-SD Mission Trip 1/18/09
The Missions Work Area is planning our second annual mission work trip (for persons 14 years or older) to Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota June 7-13, 2009. We will be working with Lakota people of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Crow Creek Reservation is located about 60 miles southeast from Pierre, South Dakota. Mission teams assist with repairs to homes, churches, shelters, youth center, daycare
facilities, etc. Other tasks available are sewing, working in the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry, cooking in the hot lunch program, providing VBS at the Boys/Girls Club, and much more. There are always varied work projects to keep team members busy.
The cost of this VIM mission trip is $200-$275, which covers food, transportation, lodging, and building materials. The reservation housing can accommodate up to 100 people. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact Everett Easley at the church office, 781-4554, by March 17. A $125 application fee will be due from each participant wishing to go. This will help secure our team’s date on the calendar. Informational meetings will be forthcoming.
We will be there to appreciate, to understand, to learn, to make friends and to nurture the hope that the Lakota People have in themselves. We are looking forward to a great week where we will come together to do God's work.
facilities, etc. Other tasks available are sewing, working in the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry, cooking in the hot lunch program, providing VBS at the Boys/Girls Club, and much more. There are always varied work projects to keep team members busy.
The cost of this VIM mission trip is $200-$275, which covers food, transportation, lodging, and building materials. The reservation housing can accommodate up to 100 people. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact Everett Easley at the church office, 781-4554, by March 17. A $125 application fee will be due from each participant wishing to go. This will help secure our team’s date on the calendar. Informational meetings will be forthcoming.
We will be there to appreciate, to understand, to learn, to make friends and to nurture the hope that the Lakota People have in themselves. We are looking forward to a great week where we will come together to do God's work.
Children's Ministries 1/18/09
The children’s Sunday School lesson for today comes from Mark 1:4-11. They will learn that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The sacrament of Baptism, both Jesus’ and our own is a symbol that reminds us that we belong to God’s family and that God loves us very much! Ask your child what bird symbolizes baptism.
Throughout January, the children’s Stewardship lessons focus on “our prayers.” Before the children pray in class, they light a candle. This helps them focus and invites the Holy Spirit to be with them in their prayer-time.
During the past weeks we have been counting the children’s offering money, and have been saving it to help Hillcrest Ministries purchase a new dryer. Today during Sunday School, the children are invited to an assembly with Miss Katie Cramer-Eck from Hillcrest. We will have a “dryer blessing” and celebrate the fact that when we all work together and put our money together, great things can be accomplished!
Congratulations to the 5th-and 6th-graders who completed the Created by God human sexuality classes. Thanks to the three churches who participated: Gashland, North Star and Liberty UMC. Thanks to the parents who supported us and brought food, and thanks to those who served as small group leaders.
Looking ahead:
February 8 – “HIS Kids” sing in worship
February 8 – “HIS Kids” invited to sing at the LOVE Inc. Concert of Concerts
February 25 – Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 pm
March 27 – Mother & Son Dirt Date
April 1 – Easter Egg Hunt
April 5 – “HIS Kids” sing at Palm Sunday services
April 12 – Easter Sunday Butterfly Release
May 2 – Missions Auction
June 5 – Father & Daughter Princess Ball
June 17 – Pet Blessing
July 13-17 – Vacation Bible School
Throughout January, the children’s Stewardship lessons focus on “our prayers.” Before the children pray in class, they light a candle. This helps them focus and invites the Holy Spirit to be with them in their prayer-time.
During the past weeks we have been counting the children’s offering money, and have been saving it to help Hillcrest Ministries purchase a new dryer. Today during Sunday School, the children are invited to an assembly with Miss Katie Cramer-Eck from Hillcrest. We will have a “dryer blessing” and celebrate the fact that when we all work together and put our money together, great things can be accomplished!
Congratulations to the 5th-and 6th-graders who completed the Created by God human sexuality classes. Thanks to the three churches who participated: Gashland, North Star and Liberty UMC. Thanks to the parents who supported us and brought food, and thanks to those who served as small group leaders.
Looking ahead:
February 8 – “HIS Kids” sing in worship
February 8 – “HIS Kids” invited to sing at the LOVE Inc. Concert of Concerts
February 25 – Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 pm
March 27 – Mother & Son Dirt Date
April 1 – Easter Egg Hunt
April 5 – “HIS Kids” sing at Palm Sunday services
April 12 – Easter Sunday Butterfly Release
May 2 – Missions Auction
June 5 – Father & Daughter Princess Ball
June 17 – Pet Blessing
July 13-17 – Vacation Bible School
LUMY 1/18/09
Tonight, January 18th, ALL LUMY (6th-12th) will meet at 6:30 for snacks and hangout and LUMY will kick off at 7pm like normal.
You do not want to miss this one. In addition to it being Andrew’s birthday, LUMY will finish at 8:30 and then we’ll head out shortly after that to bowl at Retro Bowl. We will do All You Can Bowl for just $7. If you want anything else, bring money for that.
So, in short;
Who- ALL LUMY
What- Bowling at Retro Bowl after Sunday Night LUMY
When- Sunday, January 18th.
LUMY 6:30-8:30 and Bowling from 9-10:30pm
Bible Study- Wednesday Night Bible Study has begun. 8th-12th-graders meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4. We get dinner as part of Wednesday night supper before the study and bring it over. 6th-and 7th-graders will meet from 6:15-7pm in Study Center 5 (The LUMY Room). In this Bible Study we will be delving into developing discernment starting with our media influence. For more information check out: http://cpyu.org/Default.aspx.
Chris Tomlin- We are going to see Chris Tomlin in concert on February 3rd. Tickets for the concert will be $25. We need to have your money by today, January 18th, if you want to go. The night of the concert we’ll meet about 5:45 and head out at about 6pm.
2009 LUMY Calendars- The new calendars are in! They are available outside both worship areas upstairs and down. They are also available outside our office and at most LUMY events. Get one today to stay up with the special events, trips, and even some tentative summer dates.
Confirmation- In the Methodist denomination we do something called confirmation for students. It’s a time of learning more about the history and heritage of both Christianity and our denomination. This year we are offering a makeup confirmation. If you or your student never went through confirmation, are in 7th-12th grade, and are interested in participating, please let us know. If we have several students that are interested, we will do a confirmation class for Spring 2009.
New Website - You can also find links and stay updated on our new and improved LUMY website, http://lumy.weebly.com/index.html or you can link from the churches main website. Lumcmo.org. There is a special page just for parent resources.
You do not want to miss this one. In addition to it being Andrew’s birthday, LUMY will finish at 8:30 and then we’ll head out shortly after that to bowl at Retro Bowl. We will do All You Can Bowl for just $7. If you want anything else, bring money for that.
So, in short;
Who- ALL LUMY
What- Bowling at Retro Bowl after Sunday Night LUMY
When- Sunday, January 18th.
LUMY 6:30-8:30 and Bowling from 9-10:30pm
Bible Study- Wednesday Night Bible Study has begun. 8th-12th-graders meet from 5-6pm in Study Center 4. We get dinner as part of Wednesday night supper before the study and bring it over. 6th-and 7th-graders will meet from 6:15-7pm in Study Center 5 (The LUMY Room). In this Bible Study we will be delving into developing discernment starting with our media influence. For more information check out: http://cpyu.org/Default.aspx.
Chris Tomlin- We are going to see Chris Tomlin in concert on February 3rd. Tickets for the concert will be $25. We need to have your money by today, January 18th, if you want to go. The night of the concert we’ll meet about 5:45 and head out at about 6pm.
2009 LUMY Calendars- The new calendars are in! They are available outside both worship areas upstairs and down. They are also available outside our office and at most LUMY events. Get one today to stay up with the special events, trips, and even some tentative summer dates.
Confirmation- In the Methodist denomination we do something called confirmation for students. It’s a time of learning more about the history and heritage of both Christianity and our denomination. This year we are offering a makeup confirmation. If you or your student never went through confirmation, are in 7th-12th grade, and are interested in participating, please let us know. If we have several students that are interested, we will do a confirmation class for Spring 2009.
New Website - You can also find links and stay updated on our new and improved LUMY website, http://lumy.weebly.com/index.html or you can link from the churches main website. Lumcmo.org. There is a special page just for parent resources.
Adult Ministries 1/18/09
Men’s Ministry Highlights:
Contact Jim Jenkinson at 781-7309 for more information about these small groups which allow men to learn and fellowship together:
· Thursday Night Men meets at 7:00 in room 224. Romans, The Letter that Changed the World by popular teacher Tommy Nelson begins later this month. This DVD-driven, no homework required study is great for first-time Bible study participants or long-time Bible students alike!
· Promise Keepers meet Tuesday mornings at 6 am in room 220. Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis’ classic, is the current study. All men are invited to join in a discussion of this book which provides a powerful presentation of core Christian teachings.
Looking for some hand-on service and fellowship with other men?
· United Methodist Men is a supportive fellowship of men seeking to know Jesus Christ better and to grow spiritually through Bible study and prayer and to engage in specific Christian service. UMM currently meets at Bob Evan’s Restaurant west of I-35 at 6:30 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month. They have numerous ongoing service projects in the church and community. Contact Steve Wood at 415-8176 for more information.
FaithWorks and DIRT (Disaster Response Team) are two mission-minded groups which encourage men (and women) to engage in local and regional hands-on building, repair and relief efforts which vary in length from one day to a week or more. If you have skills to share in service with others, contact Kevin Fisher via the church office, 781-4554, for information about upcoming service projects. A note of caution: these trips are life changing and addictive; go once and you’re hooked on service
Genesis Small Group
(singles and couples 40s and beyond)
invites you to a
Class Open House
next Sunday morning, January 25, at 9:45
Study Center 3
If you’ve been considering getting involved in a small group, come meet and mingle with the members of Genesis. Preview their next study and enjoy some refreshments while learning more about the group.
A Weekend to Remember With Your Spouse
Straud Brewer is organizing registrations and group discounts for this great marriage weekend conference coming to Overland Park March 13-15 or March 20-22.
Follow this link to register and read Straud’s testimony about A Weekend to Remember http://www.familylife.com/groups/brewscrew or contact Straud at 468-8325 or sbrewer5@kc.rr.com
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
Back by Popular Demand
Register NOW for classes to begin February 22
Next 13-week Session begins Sunday, February 22 ~ 6:30-8:30 pm
Attend a Preview Session Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 6:30 or
Sunday, Feb 8 @ 9:45 & 10:30
· 26 families represented in the last class reduced their collective debt by $106,440 and added $47,400 to savings (over the Christmas Holiday)!
· One LUMC member said, “We have had an awakening to the empowerment of controlling our finances instead of reacting to our finances. The tightwad and the free spirit have met and are living in financial harmony.”
Contact Jim Jenkinson at 781-7309 for more information about these small groups which allow men to learn and fellowship together:
· Thursday Night Men meets at 7:00 in room 224. Romans, The Letter that Changed the World by popular teacher Tommy Nelson begins later this month. This DVD-driven, no homework required study is great for first-time Bible study participants or long-time Bible students alike!
· Promise Keepers meet Tuesday mornings at 6 am in room 220. Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis’ classic, is the current study. All men are invited to join in a discussion of this book which provides a powerful presentation of core Christian teachings.
Looking for some hand-on service and fellowship with other men?
· United Methodist Men is a supportive fellowship of men seeking to know Jesus Christ better and to grow spiritually through Bible study and prayer and to engage in specific Christian service. UMM currently meets at Bob Evan’s Restaurant west of I-35 at 6:30 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month. They have numerous ongoing service projects in the church and community. Contact Steve Wood at 415-8176 for more information.
FaithWorks and DIRT (Disaster Response Team) are two mission-minded groups which encourage men (and women) to engage in local and regional hands-on building, repair and relief efforts which vary in length from one day to a week or more. If you have skills to share in service with others, contact Kevin Fisher via the church office, 781-4554, for information about upcoming service projects. A note of caution: these trips are life changing and addictive; go once and you’re hooked on service
Genesis Small Group
(singles and couples 40s and beyond)
invites you to a
Class Open House
next Sunday morning, January 25, at 9:45
Study Center 3
If you’ve been considering getting involved in a small group, come meet and mingle with the members of Genesis. Preview their next study and enjoy some refreshments while learning more about the group.
A Weekend to Remember With Your Spouse
Straud Brewer is organizing registrations and group discounts for this great marriage weekend conference coming to Overland Park March 13-15 or March 20-22.
Follow this link to register and read Straud’s testimony about A Weekend to Remember http://www.familylife.com/groups/brewscrew or contact Straud at 468-8325 or sbrewer5@kc.rr.com
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
Back by Popular Demand
Register NOW for classes to begin February 22
Next 13-week Session begins Sunday, February 22 ~ 6:30-8:30 pm
Attend a Preview Session Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 6:30 or
Sunday, Feb 8 @ 9:45 & 10:30
· 26 families represented in the last class reduced their collective debt by $106,440 and added $47,400 to savings (over the Christmas Holiday)!
· One LUMC member said, “We have had an awakening to the empowerment of controlling our finances instead of reacting to our finances. The tightwad and the free spirit have met and are living in financial harmony.”
Classified - Laborer/Custodian 1/18/09
CLASSIFIED
Part-time Laborer/Custodian
10-20 hours a week: Custodial experience required, flexible hours required. Applicant must be able to meet physical requirements for room setups and equipment changes. Please apply at the church office or call Everett Easley at 816-781-4554, ext. 107 for more information
Part-time Laborer/Custodian
10-20 hours a week: Custodial experience required, flexible hours required. Applicant must be able to meet physical requirements for room setups and equipment changes. Please apply at the church office or call Everett Easley at 816-781-4554, ext. 107 for more information
Lost and Found 1/18/09
LOST AND FOUND
Did you know we have a lost & found? We do! It’s located in the front office and is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. We will be clearing out the lost and found at the end of February. If you think you may have lost something at church, please let us know
Did you know we have a lost & found? We do! It’s located in the front office and is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. We will be clearing out the lost and found at the end of February. If you think you may have lost something at church, please let us know
Safe Sanctuary 1/18/09
Safe Sanctuary Training in January
Safe Sanctuary Training will be offered every Wednesday evening in January, (7, 14, 21 & 28) in room 221. Classes will begin at 7:15pm and run approximately to 8:15pm. Please contact Everett Easley to register at 816-781-4554 ext. 107 or email at everett.easley@lumc.mo. Please remember to bring your driver’s license and Social Security card.
Safe Sanctuary Training will be offered every Wednesday evening in January, (7, 14, 21 & 28) in room 221. Classes will begin at 7:15pm and run approximately to 8:15pm. Please contact Everett Easley to register at 816-781-4554 ext. 107 or email at everett.easley@lumc.mo. Please remember to bring your driver’s license and Social Security card.
FAITHWORKS 1/18/09
January 6th Faithworks built a ramp for a woman on N. Cypress Ave. in Kansas City, MO. Due to having several medical problems which includes being on oxygen, she has trouble getting up and down stairs. Those who helped were Jim Gleason, Bill Moorefield, Jay Thomason, Kevin Fisher and Glenn Miller.
January 6th Faithworks built a ramp for a woman on N. Cypress Ave. in Kansas City, MO. Due to having several medical problems which includes being on oxygen, she has trouble getting up and down stairs. Those who helped were Jim Gleason, Bill Moorefield, Jay Thomason, Kevin Fisher and Glenn Miller.
January 6th Faithworks built a ramp for a woman on N. Cypress Ave. in Kansas City, MO. Due to having several medical problems which includes being on oxygen, she has trouble getting up and down stairs. Those who helped were Jim Gleason, Bill Moorefield, Jay Thomason, Kevin Fisher and Glenn Miller.
2009 Guidebook and Directory 1/18/09
Information for the 2009 Guidebook and Directory
Have you moved? Changed your phone number? Gotten married?
Had a baby? Gotten a new e-mail address? Does our church database have YOUR family membership record correct? Here is a chance to update your information for the upcoming Guidebook & Directory. If you have made changes or want to make sure your information is correct in our database, please call the front office Tuesday through Friday 9-3.
Have you moved? Changed your phone number? Gotten married?
Had a baby? Gotten a new e-mail address? Does our church database have YOUR family membership record correct? Here is a chance to update your information for the upcoming Guidebook & Directory. If you have made changes or want to make sure your information is correct in our database, please call the front office Tuesday through Friday 9-3.
Dinner for Eight 1/18/09
"Dinner for Eight"
We've had many good reports of enjoyable meals this fall with “dinner for eight.’ We would like to have more sign up now for the "Spring Session.” Unless we hear other wise, all who signed up in September will be in this group also. This session will be from Feb-May 2009. We just plan to scramble the couples--adds to the enjoyment! We also welcome new people. Groups meet once a month with the host setting the time and date and providing the meat or main dish plus beverage. Others provide the vegetable, salad & dessert. Hosting will be rotated as will different dishes. OR if you are short on table space or just prefer not to cook, try our "dine-out" group with the host selecting the time & restaurant. Dine In or Dine Out-each group of eight selects time to suit ITS group's needs.
If you would like more information, please call Mary Lou Stephenson, 781-06786 or Glenna West, 781-9387.
We've had many good reports of enjoyable meals this fall with “dinner for eight.’ We would like to have more sign up now for the "Spring Session.” Unless we hear other wise, all who signed up in September will be in this group also. This session will be from Feb-May 2009. We just plan to scramble the couples--adds to the enjoyment! We also welcome new people. Groups meet once a month with the host setting the time and date and providing the meat or main dish plus beverage. Others provide the vegetable, salad & dessert. Hosting will be rotated as will different dishes. OR if you are short on table space or just prefer not to cook, try our "dine-out" group with the host selecting the time & restaurant. Dine In or Dine Out-each group of eight selects time to suit ITS group's needs.
If you would like more information, please call Mary Lou Stephenson, 781-06786 or Glenna West, 781-9387.
Kindermusik 1/18/09
Give your child a head start!
Kindermusik helps your child:
* Develop early literacy and language skills
* Acquire reasoning and early math skills
* Increase self-control
* Cultivate a lifelong love of music
SPRING 2009 CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19TH
* 15 AND 16 week semesters including home CDs, children’s literature books and instruments
* Classes for newborns through age 7
* Day and evening classes throughout the week (even Wednesday night)
www.kmusikatlumc.com for a free preview class
Kindermusik helps your child:
* Develop early literacy and language skills
* Acquire reasoning and early math skills
* Increase self-control
* Cultivate a lifelong love of music
SPRING 2009 CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19TH
* 15 AND 16 week semesters including home CDs, children’s literature books and instruments
* Classes for newborns through age 7
* Day and evening classes throughout the week (even Wednesday night)
www.kmusikatlumc.com for a free preview class
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Mark's Remarks 1/11/09
We have several in our faith community who are quite ill this week. Thinking about these great folk, one has to wonder what God had in mind.
Phil Yancey is a remarkable writer, several of our groups have studied his books. In one of his best, The Jesus I Never Knew, he writes of Jesus’ reaction to illness and suffering. He wrote of how Jesus wished to be remembered by us and all of mankind…Presumably [Jesus] could have had any resurrected body he wanted, and yet he chose one identifiable mainly by scars that could be seen and touched. Why? When human beings fantasize, we dream of pearly straight teeth and wrinkle-free skin and sexy ideal shapes. We dream of an unnatural state: the perfect body. But for Jesus, being confined in a skeleton and human skin WAS the unnatural state. The scars are, to him, an emblem of life on our planet, a permanent reminder of those days of confinement and suffering.
There’s an old saying, “To live is to suffer.” That’s kind of a downer, but life is easier if we don’t have false expectations. The good part is, for those who are following Christ, we have the capacity to cope.
C.S. Lewis put it this way, “God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.”
Phil Yancey is a remarkable writer, several of our groups have studied his books. In one of his best, The Jesus I Never Knew, he writes of Jesus’ reaction to illness and suffering. He wrote of how Jesus wished to be remembered by us and all of mankind…Presumably [Jesus] could have had any resurrected body he wanted, and yet he chose one identifiable mainly by scars that could be seen and touched. Why? When human beings fantasize, we dream of pearly straight teeth and wrinkle-free skin and sexy ideal shapes. We dream of an unnatural state: the perfect body. But for Jesus, being confined in a skeleton and human skin WAS the unnatural state. The scars are, to him, an emblem of life on our planet, a permanent reminder of those days of confinement and suffering.
There’s an old saying, “To live is to suffer.” That’s kind of a downer, but life is easier if we don’t have false expectations. The good part is, for those who are following Christ, we have the capacity to cope.
C.S. Lewis put it this way, “God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.”
Classified - Laborer/Custodian 1/11/09
CLASSIFIED
Part-time Laborer/Custodian
10-20 hours a week: Custodial experience required, flexible hours required. Applicant must be able to meet physical requirements for room setups and equipment changes. Please apply at the church office or call Everett Easley at 816-781-4554, ext. 107 for more information
Part-time Laborer/Custodian
10-20 hours a week: Custodial experience required, flexible hours required. Applicant must be able to meet physical requirements for room setups and equipment changes. Please apply at the church office or call Everett Easley at 816-781-4554, ext. 107 for more information
MOPS All-Church Cokbook 1/11/09
Last Call for LUMC Cooks!
MOPS will continue collecting recipes until the end of January.
We want to make sure everyone with recipes to submit is included!
If you need forms, please see the front desk in the
narthex or we can e-mail them, amy.steinbeck@lumcmo.org.
*A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the building fund.
MOPS will continue collecting recipes until the end of January.
We want to make sure everyone with recipes to submit is included!
If you need forms, please see the front desk in the
narthex or we can e-mail them, amy.steinbeck@lumcmo.org.
*A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the building fund.
United Methodist Women News 1/11/09
Sunset Fellowship, Jan. 13, 7pm, Study Center
Joyful Fellowship, Jan. 15, 1pm, Jean Hick’s home
Spice of Life, Jan. 20, 9:30am, Study Center
UMW Retreat, January 23-24, 2009
Franciscan Prayer Center
Always an exciting program by Diane McDaniel
Cost: $45
Register by January 15th
Church Van will leave 5:30pm on January 23
Joyful Fellowship, Jan. 15, 1pm, Jean Hick’s home
Spice of Life, Jan. 20, 9:30am, Study Center
UMW Retreat, January 23-24, 2009
Franciscan Prayer Center
Always an exciting program by Diane McDaniel
Cost: $45
Register by January 15th
Church Van will leave 5:30pm on January 23
Safe Sanctuary Training 1/11/09
Safe Sanctuary Training in January
Safe Sanctuary Training will be offered every Wednesday evening in January, (7, 14, 21 & 28) in room 221. Classes will begin at 7:15pm and run approximately to 8:15pm. Please contact Everett Easley to register at 816-781-4554 ext. 107 or email at everett.easley@lumc.mo. Please remember to bring your driver’s license and Social Security card.
Safe Sanctuary Training will be offered every Wednesday evening in January, (7, 14, 21 & 28) in room 221. Classes will begin at 7:15pm and run approximately to 8:15pm. Please contact Everett Easley to register at 816-781-4554 ext. 107 or email at everett.easley@lumc.mo. Please remember to bring your driver’s license and Social Security card.
Adult Ministries 1/11/09
Interested in finding out more about church membership?
Contact Pastor Scott Beard
Next 4-week Newcomer Coffee begins Wednesday, January 14
Childcare Reservations…
Make your reservations in advance (3 days is
appreciated) by calling 781-4554 x112.
Genesis Small Group
(singles and couples 40’s and beyond)
invites you to a
Class Open House
Sunday morning, January 25, at 9:45
Study Center 3
If you’ve been considering getting involved in a small group, come meet and mingle with the members of Genesis. Refreshments will be served and you can preview their next study
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
Back by Popular Demand
Register NOW for classes to begin February 22
Next 13-week Session
begins Sunday, February 22
6:30-8:30 pm
Attend a Preview Session Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 6:30 or
Sunday, Feb 8 @ 9:45 & 10:30
Small Group Invitations…
Faith, Fun and Fellowship Bible study on Tuesdays invites adults of all ages to study and learn together. Bonnie Endicott teaches this group which meets at 6:45 in room 224.
C3 small group for couples invites you to join them in a study of Christianity and World Religions at 10:30 in room 110; Andrew Beard will facilitate.
Faith Lessons: Bible Stories for Adults resumes meeting Wednesdays at 6 pm in Study Center 3. DVD teachings bring Bible stories to life by adding historical insight and modern significance. No homework or advance registration required.
Discovering your Spiritual Gifts and Serving from the Heart: 1 Corinthians 12 promises we’re each given gifts to use for the common good. What are yours, and how can you use them in service to God and others? Take the next step in your spiritual journey with Donna Dunn’s help. Beginning January 11 at 9:30 in room 224.
Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David begins in Monday morning Ladies’ Bible study on January 12 at 9:15.
Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God begins in Thursday evening Ladies’ Bible study on January 15 at 6:30 in room 221. Register now to reserve a book.
Contact Pastor Scott Beard
Next 4-week Newcomer Coffee begins Wednesday, January 14
Childcare Reservations…
Make your reservations in advance (3 days is
appreciated) by calling 781-4554 x112.
Genesis Small Group
(singles and couples 40’s and beyond)
invites you to a
Class Open House
Sunday morning, January 25, at 9:45
Study Center 3
If you’ve been considering getting involved in a small group, come meet and mingle with the members of Genesis. Refreshments will be served and you can preview their next study
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
Back by Popular Demand
Register NOW for classes to begin February 22
Next 13-week Session
begins Sunday, February 22
6:30-8:30 pm
Attend a Preview Session Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 6:30 or
Sunday, Feb 8 @ 9:45 & 10:30
Small Group Invitations…
Faith, Fun and Fellowship Bible study on Tuesdays invites adults of all ages to study and learn together. Bonnie Endicott teaches this group which meets at 6:45 in room 224.
C3 small group for couples invites you to join them in a study of Christianity and World Religions at 10:30 in room 110; Andrew Beard will facilitate.
Faith Lessons: Bible Stories for Adults resumes meeting Wednesdays at 6 pm in Study Center 3. DVD teachings bring Bible stories to life by adding historical insight and modern significance. No homework or advance registration required.
Discovering your Spiritual Gifts and Serving from the Heart: 1 Corinthians 12 promises we’re each given gifts to use for the common good. What are yours, and how can you use them in service to God and others? Take the next step in your spiritual journey with Donna Dunn’s help. Beginning January 11 at 9:30 in room 224.
Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David begins in Monday morning Ladies’ Bible study on January 12 at 9:15.
Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with God begins in Thursday evening Ladies’ Bible study on January 15 at 6:30 in room 221. Register now to reserve a book.
LUMY 1/11/09
2009 LUMY Calendars-
The new calendars are in! They are available outside both worship areas upstairs and down. They are also available outside our office and at most LUMY events. Get one today to stay up with the special events, trips, and even some tentative summer dates
LUMY is back tonight! Tonight, January 11th, will be the first LUMY of the New Year. You do not want to miss this one. LUMY meets in the FLC/Wesley Hall. LUMY 101 (6th-7th-graders) meets from 5:30-6:45 and LUMY (8th-12th-graders) meets from 6:30-8:30pm.
LUMY on the 18th- Students don’t have school on Monday, January 19th, so we are doing something fun on January 18th after LUMY. All LUMY will meet from 6:30-8:30pm. Then after that we are going to do something as a group. More details soon.
New Website -
You can find links and stay updated on our new and improved LUMY website, lumy.weebly.com, or you can link from the church’s main website. Lumcmo.org. There is a special page just for parent resources.
Bible Study- Wednesday Night Bible Study will start back on January 14th, 2009. At last night’s parent meeting we discussed the new Bible study curriculum for the spring. We will be delving into developing discernment starting with our media influence. We are so excited about this Bible study created by Walt Mueller. This is the website I promised: http://cpyu.org/Default.aspx.
Safe Sanctuary Training- To work with our students, sponsor events, or attend LUMY trips, you need to have our Safe Sanctuary Training. This training is only about an hour. We have several
training dates on the calendar: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, and 1/28. All those trainings are on Wednesdays in room 221 from 7:15-8:15. To get signed up, please contact Everett Easley at Everett.easley@lumcmo.org or at 781-4554 X 107. I am planning on doing an additional Safe Sanctuary Training on Monday, January 12th, from 7-8pm. If you are interested in that training, please contact Andrew to get signed up.
The new calendars are in! They are available outside both worship areas upstairs and down. They are also available outside our office and at most LUMY events. Get one today to stay up with the special events, trips, and even some tentative summer dates
LUMY is back tonight! Tonight, January 11th, will be the first LUMY of the New Year. You do not want to miss this one. LUMY meets in the FLC/Wesley Hall. LUMY 101 (6th-7th-graders) meets from 5:30-6:45 and LUMY (8th-12th-graders) meets from 6:30-8:30pm.
LUMY on the 18th- Students don’t have school on Monday, January 19th, so we are doing something fun on January 18th after LUMY. All LUMY will meet from 6:30-8:30pm. Then after that we are going to do something as a group. More details soon.
New Website -
You can find links and stay updated on our new and improved LUMY website, lumy.weebly.com, or you can link from the church’s main website. Lumcmo.org. There is a special page just for parent resources.
Bible Study- Wednesday Night Bible Study will start back on January 14th, 2009. At last night’s parent meeting we discussed the new Bible study curriculum for the spring. We will be delving into developing discernment starting with our media influence. We are so excited about this Bible study created by Walt Mueller. This is the website I promised: http://cpyu.org/Default.aspx.
Safe Sanctuary Training- To work with our students, sponsor events, or attend LUMY trips, you need to have our Safe Sanctuary Training. This training is only about an hour. We have several
training dates on the calendar: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, and 1/28. All those trainings are on Wednesdays in room 221 from 7:15-8:15. To get signed up, please contact Everett Easley at Everett.easley@lumcmo.org or at 781-4554 X 107. I am planning on doing an additional Safe Sanctuary Training on Monday, January 12th, from 7-8pm. If you are interested in that training, please contact Andrew to get signed up.
Children's Ministries 1/11/09
Today the children’s Sunday School lesson comes from Luke 2:41-52. Mary and Joseph took Jesus, when he was 12 years old, to Jerusalem for a special day called the Feast of the Passover. This was an exciting time for Jesus! After the feast, he remained behind at the temple and listened to the teachers and asked them questions. Ask your child how Mary and Joseph felt when they couldn’t find Jesus! At home, enjoy this song together - Sing one line and have the children echo you. Use the tune of “Where is Thumbkin?”Where is Jesus, where is Jesus?There he is, there he is!He is in the Temple, he is in the Temple.Twelve years old, twelve years old.
Stewardship lessons during children’s Sunday School focus on all aspects of Stewardship: Tithing of our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service. Being good stewards is doing what God wants us to do.
Throughout the month of January we are focusing on our prayers. This Sunday the children are decorating a prayer journal – to be used each Sunday to record their prayer requests, joys, and concerns. Parents, you could try doing this at home, too. Keeping a family prayer journal would help reinforce what we are teaching in Sunday School.
HIS Kids” are collecting items for “Art for the Heart” for Spofford Home this month. Items needed include: Elmer’s glue, sketchbooks, canvas boards, spin art, scented markers, drawing paper, and construction paper. Bring these things on Wednesday to HIS Kids or to Sondra Buell’s office. Thanks for your help!
Thank you to the wonderful carolers that came and sang. What a neat treat for us. We want to thank each of you and the sponsors for coming on such a cold night and singing carols to us. I had told Sam to ask you inside so I could give you cookies, but he said you were cold and had to keep moving. Sam and Joy Chapman
HIS Kids” have been invited to sing at the LOVE Inc. Concert of Concerts on February 8th at 3:00 pm.
Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School will be July 13-17, 2009. We are currently looking for two new directors; we’re expanding our director team . If you are interested in this three-year commitment, please contact Sondra Buell at one of the numbers listed above.
Stewardship lessons during children’s Sunday School focus on all aspects of Stewardship: Tithing of our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service. Being good stewards is doing what God wants us to do.
Throughout the month of January we are focusing on our prayers. This Sunday the children are decorating a prayer journal – to be used each Sunday to record their prayer requests, joys, and concerns. Parents, you could try doing this at home, too. Keeping a family prayer journal would help reinforce what we are teaching in Sunday School.
HIS Kids” are collecting items for “Art for the Heart” for Spofford Home this month. Items needed include: Elmer’s glue, sketchbooks, canvas boards, spin art, scented markers, drawing paper, and construction paper. Bring these things on Wednesday to HIS Kids or to Sondra Buell’s office. Thanks for your help!
Thank you to the wonderful carolers that came and sang. What a neat treat for us. We want to thank each of you and the sponsors for coming on such a cold night and singing carols to us. I had told Sam to ask you inside so I could give you cookies, but he said you were cold and had to keep moving. Sam and Joy Chapman
HIS Kids” have been invited to sing at the LOVE Inc. Concert of Concerts on February 8th at 3:00 pm.
Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School will be July 13-17, 2009. We are currently looking for two new directors; we’re expanding our director team . If you are interested in this three-year commitment, please contact Sondra Buell at one of the numbers listed above.
Mission News 1/11/09
The Missions Work Area is planning our second annual mission work trip (for persons 14 years or older) to Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota June 7-13, 2009. We will be working with Lakota people of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Crow Creek Reservation is located about 60 miles southeast from Pierre, South Dakota. Mission teams assist with repairs to homes, churches, shelters, youth center, daycare
facilities, etc. Other tasks available are sewing, working in the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry, cooking in the hot lunch program, providing VBS at the Boys/Girls Club, and much more. There are always varied work projects to keep team members busy.
The cost of this VIM mission trip is $200-$275, which covers food, transportation, lodging, and building materials. The reservation housing can accommodate up to 100 people. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact Everett Easley at the church office, 781-4554, by March 17. A $125 application fee will be due from each participant wishing to go. This will help secure our team’s date on the calendar. Informational meetings will be forthcoming.
We will be there to appreciate, to understand, to learn, to make friends and to nurture the hope that the Lakota People have in themselves. We are looking forward to a great week where we will come together to do God's work.
If you are interested, please contact Kevin Fisher or Everett Easley at the church, 816-781-4554.
Put the Date on your Calendar ~ Saturday, May2, 2009
facilities, etc. Other tasks available are sewing, working in the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry, cooking in the hot lunch program, providing VBS at the Boys/Girls Club, and much more. There are always varied work projects to keep team members busy.
The cost of this VIM mission trip is $200-$275, which covers food, transportation, lodging, and building materials. The reservation housing can accommodate up to 100 people. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact Everett Easley at the church office, 781-4554, by March 17. A $125 application fee will be due from each participant wishing to go. This will help secure our team’s date on the calendar. Informational meetings will be forthcoming.
We will be there to appreciate, to understand, to learn, to make friends and to nurture the hope that the Lakota People have in themselves. We are looking forward to a great week where we will come together to do God's work.
If you are interested, please contact Kevin Fisher or Everett Easley at the church, 816-781-4554.
Put the Date on your Calendar ~ Saturday, May2, 2009
Missions Dinner and Auction
Worship Through the Arts 1/11/09
Phil and Pam Morgan
Saturday, February 7 ~ 7pm, Wesley Hall
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child:$6
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
Nursery Care is Available Upon Request.
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Saturday, February 7 ~ 7pm, Wesley Hall
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Student/Child:$6
Call the church for tickets: 816 781-4554 ext. 119
Nursery Care is Available Upon Request.
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS CONCERT SERIES
Fiathworks 1/11/09
On December 29-31, 2008, LUMC Faithworks built a ramp for a couple on Grant St. in
Liberty. Incuded in the design is a 6-foot
landing off their deck in back of the house, with a 70-foot ramp running along the driveway. The wife has several medical problems and is now confined to a wheelchair. Those who helped were Jim Gleason, Bill Moorefield, Jay Thomason, Kevin Fisher and Glenn Miller.
Liberty. Incuded in the design is a 6-foot
landing off their deck in back of the house, with a 70-foot ramp running along the driveway. The wife has several medical problems and is now confined to a wheelchair. Those who helped were Jim Gleason, Bill Moorefield, Jay Thomason, Kevin Fisher and Glenn Miller.
Food Kitchen 1/11/09
Food Kitchen 2008 Report
2008 has drawn to a close with its joyS and sorrows, ups and downs, ordinary days and exciting days. Through it all we have the assurance that God is with us. Because we are so blessed in so many ways, we are to do as Jesus said in Matthew 25: 34-40, we are to feed those less fortunate. We are to feed God’s lambs.
This church has been serving the first Saturday of each month at the Food Kitchen in Kansas City, KS since November 5, 1983. Bill and I took over as coordinators in February 1995. We feel we should give a year-end report so you may see where your money is spent.
We received $6,616.25. Our expenses were $4,834.72. This included $3,521.80 to the food kitchen for overhead (manager salary, paper products, utilities, trash, cost per person and cost of drinks.)
The most important is the numbers OF people served. In the eleven months we served 2,630 adults and 491 children—a total of 3,121 ( Leawood Baptist Church took our turn in June.) We always serve second helpings. For some, this is their only meal of the day. However, in November and December the line did not stop on first helpings.
If you would like to join us, we have a sign-up sheet in the Narthex and FLC foyer the Sunday before we serve or call the church office. You also can show up on Saturday morning at 9:15 at the kitchen of the church.
This ministry would not be possible without the help of so many that volunteer their time, talents and financial resources. May you have a star in your crown.
Thank you,
Hazel and Bill Davidson
2008 has drawn to a close with its joyS and sorrows, ups and downs, ordinary days and exciting days. Through it all we have the assurance that God is with us. Because we are so blessed in so many ways, we are to do as Jesus said in Matthew 25: 34-40, we are to feed those less fortunate. We are to feed God’s lambs.
This church has been serving the first Saturday of each month at the Food Kitchen in Kansas City, KS since November 5, 1983. Bill and I took over as coordinators in February 1995. We feel we should give a year-end report so you may see where your money is spent.
We received $6,616.25. Our expenses were $4,834.72. This included $3,521.80 to the food kitchen for overhead (manager salary, paper products, utilities, trash, cost per person and cost of drinks.)
The most important is the numbers OF people served. In the eleven months we served 2,630 adults and 491 children—a total of 3,121 ( Leawood Baptist Church took our turn in June.) We always serve second helpings. For some, this is their only meal of the day. However, in November and December the line did not stop on first helpings.
If you would like to join us, we have a sign-up sheet in the Narthex and FLC foyer the Sunday before we serve or call the church office. You also can show up on Saturday morning at 9:15 at the kitchen of the church.
This ministry would not be possible without the help of so many that volunteer their time, talents and financial resources. May you have a star in your crown.
Thank you,
Hazel and Bill Davidson
Dinner for Eight 1/11/09
"Dinner for Eight"
We've had many good reports of enjoyable meals this fall with “dinner for eight.’ We would like to have more sign up now for the "Spring Session.” Unless we hear other wise, all who signed up in September will be in this group also. This session will be from Feb-May 2009. We just plan to scramble the couples--adds to the enjoyment! We also welcome new people. Groups meet once a month with the host setting the time and date and providing the meat or main dish plus beverage. Others provide the vegetable, salad & dessert. Hosting will be rotated as will different dishes. OR if you are short on table space or just prefer not to cook, try our "dine-out" group with the host selecting the time & restaurant. Dine In or Dine Out-each group of eight selects time to suit ITS group's needs.
If you would like more information, please call Mary Lou Stephenson, 781-06786 or Glenna West, 781-9387.
We've had many good reports of enjoyable meals this fall with “dinner for eight.’ We would like to have more sign up now for the "Spring Session.” Unless we hear other wise, all who signed up in September will be in this group also. This session will be from Feb-May 2009. We just plan to scramble the couples--adds to the enjoyment! We also welcome new people. Groups meet once a month with the host setting the time and date and providing the meat or main dish plus beverage. Others provide the vegetable, salad & dessert. Hosting will be rotated as will different dishes. OR if you are short on table space or just prefer not to cook, try our "dine-out" group with the host selecting the time & restaurant. Dine In or Dine Out-each group of eight selects time to suit ITS group's needs.
If you would like more information, please call Mary Lou Stephenson, 781-06786 or Glenna West, 781-9387.
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