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News From
January 18, 2017
For the good of the city
... Jeremiah 29:7
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Church Office:
785-233-8100
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Coming Up Soon:
- Wednesday, January 18
- 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal, Chapel
- 5:15 p.m. Phase 2 Yoga, Rm 210
- 6:00 p.m. New Vibrations Rehearsal, Rm L17
- Thursday, January 19
- 11:30 a.m. Nickel-A-Cup, McFarland's Restaurant
- 6:00 p.m. Rhapsody Ringers Rehearsal, Rm L17
- 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
- Friday, January 20
- 8:00 a.m. WAFFLE, State Street Elementary
- Sunday, January 22
- 8:00 a.m. Youth Ringers Rehearsal, Rm L17
- 8:15 a.m. Arise Worship Service, Chapel
- 9:00 a.m.
- Coffee Connection, Celebration Room
- Youth Sunday School, Youth Room
- 9:30 a.m.
- 9-3-0 Worship Service, Chapel
- Sunday School for Children & Adults
- 10:30 a.m. Coffee Connection, Celebration Room
- 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
- 12:00 p.m. Leadership Event, Fellowship Hall
- Monday, January 23
- 5:15 p.m. Memorials Committee Meeting, Hearth Room
- 5:30 p.m. "Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia or Alzheimer's" Conversation, Celebration Room
- Tuesday, January 24
- 9:00 a.m. Quilters Group, Rm L35
- 5:15 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting, Rm 106
- Wednesday, January 25
- 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Lunch, Celebration Room
- 11:30 a.m. Phase 2 Meeting, Hearth Room
- 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal, Chapel
- 5:15 p.m. Phase 2 Yoga, Rm 210
- 6:00 p.m.
- New Vibrations Rehearsal, Rm L17
- Disciple Fast Track, Fellowship Hall
- Thursday, January 26
- 6:00 p.m. Rhapsody Ringers Rehearsal, Rm L17
- 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
- Friday, January 27
- 8:00 a.m. WAFFLE, State Street Elementary
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In Worship This Week:
Scripture:
Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:1-4
Message:
Finding Hope: Broken Relationships
Rev. Jeff Clinger, Lead Pastor
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Welcome O'Trimble Twins!
On January 11, 2017, Rev. Shawn and Teri O'Trimble welcomed their twins, Luke Robert and Leia Grace, into the world. Leia was born at 10:19 p.m., at 4 lbs 13 oz and 18.75 inches; Luke was born two minutes later at 5 lbs 7 oz and 18.5 inches. Won't you join us in keeping our associate pastor and his family in our prayers as they settle into the sweet, but busy life, of caring for twins?
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2017 Church Budget
The Finance Committee of First United Methodist Church has drafted - and the Leadership Council has recently approved - the 2017 operating budget for the church. Click here to view this document.
If you have questions concerning this document, please feel free to contact any member of the Leadership Council or the Finance Committee.
Max Foster, Chairperson, Finance Committee
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All Church Leadership Event: This Sunday!
The All Church Leadership Event has been postponed by a week. This Sunday, January 22nd, from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. (previously scheduled for January 15th), we will hold an all-church leadership event. We hope for everybody serving on a ministry team in 2017 to be present. Everyone from the church is welcome!
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Dinners for 8 in the New Year
Dinners for 8 or 9 is a small gathering of First Church members and friends. By sharing a meal in a restaurant or in one another's homes you have the opportunity to begin new friendships or deepen your connections. This is an excellent way for those new to our church family to get to know others.
Dinner group assignments will be made in late January and dining groups should begin meeting in February.
There will be three choices for dining:
- Home Cooking
- Hallelujah No Cooking
- Bite of Lunch, for those who don't like to get out in the evening and like taking advantage of lunch specials.
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 Phase 2: A Community of Boomers
Phase 2 was formed by a group of FUMC Baby Boomers in 2015. It was developed recognizing that as we become "empty nesters" and retirees, we want to be engaged in activities that:
- Are worthwhile
- Utilize our experience and expertise effectively
- Offer flexibility in our commitments
- Build and nurture relationships and friendships
The activities are planned by a small team - Dennis Tietze, Beth Evans, Shelly Hutchinson, Sharron Randol, Tiwana Whitten, Barb Brammell and Marsha Oliver.
Phase 2 is not chronological - it's a state of mind. And it's not limited to FUMC members! So if our activities are attractive to you, please join us and let us know if you'd like to join our team. We'll welcome your ideas.
- Sunday, Jan 22
- Movie and Pizza Night. We will go see the new release, Hidden Figures, at a late afternoon showing followed by pizza and snacks at Mike and Grace Morrison's. Email Tiwana to sign up. You will be contacted with the exact show time this Thursday.
- Saturday, Feb 11
- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FUMC member Karen Taylor, owner of Yak 'n Yarn in Fairlawn Plaza, will provide a crafts event. She'll set up 3-4 stations for different crafts and offer training to get us started. No charge. For those who want to grab lunch before, we will meet at Grandma Wocks at 11:00.
- Tuesday, Feb 28
- 5:15-7 p.m. Join your Phase 2 friends for our first ever quarterly AFTER HOURS! We'll meet at the Celtic Fox in their private room. Phase 2 will provide some appetizers--drinks will be on your own. Our goal is to include those of you who are still gainfully employed. We're hoping you'll come and bring your friends!
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Continuing the Conversation: Finding Hope Workshops
Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia or Alzheimer's
Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's while managing your own life duties is challenging. On
Monday, January 23rd at 5:30 p.m.
, come learn strategies for managing this difficult balance from a representative from Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.
Dying Well
On Monday, January 30th at 5:30 p.m. j
oin Pastor Jeff and Heidi Evans from Penwell-Gabel for a conversation about preparing for end of life realities. The conversation will include an overview of practical things to be considering from spiritual, financial, and legal standpoints. A light dinner will be served at 5:30, then the presentation will begin at 5:45 p.m.
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 Disciple Fast Track: New Testament
The New Testament Disciple Fast Track, facilitated by Pastor Jeff, will begin Wednesday, January 25
th and will run through May 3rd, with no class on March 22nd or April 12th
. Class will meet 6-7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Study manuals and videos give participants tools to absorb and retain what they learn about the Bible. Study books are $15, and you may email Tiwana to register or for more information. Childcare available upon request.
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*Important:
Worship Enhancements and Miracle Sunday Event
After last year's retreat, establishing our mission "to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world," and going forward with a new vision, the Board of Trustees announces the Worship Enhancements - Miracle Sunday Event, scheduled for February 19, 2017. This is a one-time event which we hope will move everyone to offer financial gifts over and above their regular giving and support worship enhancements throughout our facilities. The goal is to collect $400,000 in financial gifts on Miracle Sunday, not pledges.
The worship enhancements to be funded include:
- Digital upgrades to the sanctuary organ control systems.
- New digital equipment to provide a high level of video experience in the Chapel and Sanctuary, as well as live-stream and recording capabilities.
- Lighting improvements in the Chapel.
- Audio system improvements in the Sanctuary.
- Audio video systems upgrades in Fellowship Hall and the Celebration Room.
- Refurbishment on the hand bells and chimes.
- Funds to support part-time staff to manage the new equipment and training.
You are encouraged to prayerfully consider how you can support this giving event and help First Church catch up and move into the 21st Century.
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 January Mission Focus: Let's Help
Our January missions collection will benefit Let's Help. We are requesting donations of
13 gallon kitchen trash bags
and packages of
paper napkins
to support Let's Help as they feed the hungry in our community. You may place donations in the receptacle in the Celebration Room.
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Support Washburn Campus Ministry with a Meal
On Thursday nights at 6 p.m., Washburn's campus ministry provides a hot meal for students at the campus ministry house (17th & Boswell). They are looking for church groups to provide a meal on a Thursday night this spring--can you help? The meal should be for about 30 students. There are some vegetarians, as well as some who can't eat beef. The meal should be delievered and ready to serve by 6 p.m. Plates, napkins, silverware, and cups will be provided by the ministry. Rev. Cherie Baker, Washburn's campus minister, would be happy to answer any questions that you have about your group participating. To ask questions or to sign-up for a week, you can email Cherie. Thanks for considering this opportunity to serve!
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Youth Events for
Sunday, January 22
- 9 a.m. Youth Classes in Youth Room
- 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
- Noon-2 p.m. Youth Sunday Planning Meeting in Youth Room with Lunch
- If you plan on participating in Youth Sunday on Feb. 12th you will need to be at this meeting.
CALLING ALL CROCKPOTS
On
February 5th, youth will hold their annual SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY TAKEOUT. For $5 you can get a large bowl of soup, crackers, and a cinnamon roll from 9 a.m. through the noon hour. Proceeds will help youth with the cost of this summer's mission trip to Baton Rouge.
YOUTH
Please sign up at the Youth Board in the Celebration Room if you plan on going on the trip to Baton Rouge this summer. You will receive information in the mail this week about the trip.
Some of our youth braved Sunday night's weather and came out for Christ-n-Bowl
Cyber Bowling. We had a wonderful time with fellowship, food, drink, and prizes
along with many strikes and spares.
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