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Asbury Sunday Worship:
9 & 11 am: Worship in the Sanctuary
10 am: Sunday School
11 am: Live-Streamed Worship
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On Pentecost, we like to wear red to commemorate the “tongues of fire” that descended on the disciples from the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4).
And Chiefs gear totally counts, if you'd like to wear it this Sunday to worship!
| | | Please note - our church offices and Food Pantry will be closing at noon on Friday, May 22, and will remain closed Monday, May 25 in celebration of Memorial Day. | | Pride Festivals Booth Volunteers | |
Asbury will be supporting two Pride festivals in early June! We are looking for volunteers to help out with the events. Click on the links below to sign up!
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KC PrideFest (June 5-7) at Theis Park in Kansas City, MO: CLICK HERE
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Prairie Village Pride (June 6) at Harmon Park in Prairie Village, KS: CLICK HERE
Come represent Asbury in sharing hospitality and love. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Daekyung Kim at daekyungk@visitasbury.org.
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We have a new florist for Altar Flowers on Sundays! Gregory's Fine Floral is now working with us to offer us beautiful arrangements for a very fair price of $65. You may have noticed a big change in the quality of the flowers from the last two Sundays, and we are so happy with their work and willingness to work with us!
That being said, we still have some open dates for Altar Flowers for 2026. The dates are: September 20, October 11 & 18, November 1, 22 & 29, and December 6, 13 & 27.
Contact the church office at 913-432-5573 or email Office Coordinator Phyllis Williams at PhyllisW@visitasbury.org to reserve your date today! If you have a special request for flower type or color, please note that when placing your order.
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Bible and Wine Tour:
Saturday, June 20
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Jesus’ first miracle at Cana was turning water into wine, Psalm 104 proclaims God produces ‘wine that gladdens human hearts,’ and the prophet Isaiah declares ‘On this mountain, the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines.’
When enjoyed in moderation, wine can be a reminder of God's abundance and joyful fellowship. On Saturday, June 20, join Pastor Jeff as he takes the Asbury bus and takes 14 other Asbury friends on a tour of Serendipity Winery in Stilwell, Kansas. (If time allows, we will also take a stop by Stone Pillar Vineyard in De Soto, KS.)
Sign up now! Space is limited! For more questions, or to secure your spot, contact the church office at 913-432-5573, email Pastor Jeff at JeffP@visitasbury.org, or click here to sign up online.
| | Summer Banned Book Reading Club | |
This summer, take time to read three books (two contemporary young adult novels/one classic) that have been challenged or banned in school and public libraries across the country. Each month, Pastor Jeff will provide a list of questions and other self-guided activities to help further the conversation regarding the importance of reading and having access to works that help us better understand the world around us through empathy, compassion, and grace.
On the evening of Monday, September 14, we will have a Banned-Book-A-Palooza! We'll gather and discuss our summer reads and brainstorm ways we can continue educating ourselves and the community around us regarding the importance of a free and open society. Questions? Contact Pastor Jeff at jeffp@visitasbury.org.
June: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, by Erika Sánchez (2017)
July: Last Night at the Telegraph Club, by Malinda Lo (2021)
August: The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood (1985)
| | Youth Service Trips & Pilgrimages Fundraiser: 144 Envelopes | | |
There's a big board with 144 envelopes attached to it on the wall by the west entrance of the Sanctuary, representing monetary amounts from $1-$144 ($10,441 in all). If all the envelopes are selected, returned, and donations match the amount on each envelope, we will meet our fundraising goals for both the service trips, along with some money to put toward the 2027 Pilgrimages!
Here's how the fundraiser works:
• You decide the amount you would like to give to support the youth service trips and Leadership Lab Pilgrimages to Turkey to follow Paul's travels.
• Select the corresponding envelope(s). For example, if you want to give $50 select envelope #50, or if 50 is no longer available, select envelopes that equal $50.
• Fill out the little card inside the envelope.
• Return the card, your donation, and the envelope to the church. It can be given to Phyllis at the front desk or placed in the offering plate or drop box outside of the finance office.
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You will also find blank envelopes on the counter next to the big board where you can make a donation, if the envelopes left on the board do not reflect the amount you would like to give. Or you may give any amount via EasyTithe. If you give online, please select "Youth Missions Trips" from the drop-down menu.
Check out the youth's video promo for the Big Board Fundraiser this year!
| | | Supporting Our Scholars with a Higher Education | | |
Did you know? Asbury will award FOURTEEN $1000 higher education scholarships this year! Endowed funds cover 60% of the awards. Our goal to meet this important need is $6,000.
Show your love for Asbury youth by investing in our scholars! You may donate via check or online at https://www.visitasbury.org/give. Please write “2026 Scholarship Fund” in the notes or memo line. For more information, contact Dan Clevenger at the church office or email DanC@visitasbury.org.
Thank you so much!
-Your Asbury Endowment Trustees
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Scholar Spotlight
Arianna Lane - Clinical Psychology PhD Student, University of Denver
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I am incredibly grateful for the scholarship from Asbury. As a PhD student studying Clinical Psychology, I am passionate about helping under-resourced communities to get access to mental health care.
A big part of my training involves providing therapy at community agencies that serve folks that can't always afford care. This work is very meaningful to me, but these placements often don't have the resources to pay me for my services. Asbury's support makes it possible for me to choose training opportunities where I can help the communities that need it most, while taking off some of the financial pressure that comes with this work.
| | May "Food of the Month" for the Asbury Food Pantry: Cereal Bars & Nutrition Bars | | New & Gently Used Children's Clothing Collection | |
Asbury United Women in Faith is sponsoring a collection of NEW and GENTLY USED children's clothes (sizes Preemie - 4T) to help support our friends and neighbors served at The Hub Argentine. They would also appreciate donations of diapers of any size.
Donations are being collected now until Father's Day, June 14, and can be dropped off in the blue barrel located in the Welcome Center. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Peck at kimleypeck@gmail.com. Thank you!
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The Asbury Endowment Committee is currently accepting 2026 Second Quarter grant applications. Asbury endowed funds are underwriting grants of up to $1000.
Individuals, committees, and small groups are encouraged to use these grants to create, enhance, or sustain mission and ministries within the Asbury faith community. Application deadline for the second quarter is June 1.
Application and instructions can be found here: CLICK HERE. For questions, please contact Dan Clevenger at DanC@visitasbury.org.
| | Trip to Argentina this June! | | |
Excited for the upcoming World Cup? As we prepare to welcome Argentina's national soccer team to Kansas City, our next destination for the Asbury Travel More Project is—you guessed it—Argentina! For those new to the project, this is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and appreciate the diverse cultures and faiths of our neighbors here in the KC area and beyond. To date, our travels have taken us to the Middle East, India, Korea, Africa, Japan, Spain, Alaska, Greece, and Taiwan, as well as exploring Native American history and cultures and the Pride community. This June, join us as we dive into the vibrant culture of Argentina!
Check out the itinerary below and register by Wednesday, June 10. More details coming soon. Click here to register online.
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Week 1: Presentation - Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 pm in the Asbury Parlor
- Week 2: Having a Meal at Buenos Aires (10919 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203)
- Dinner - Friday, June 26 at 5:00 pm
- Lunch - Saturday, June 27 at noon
- Week 3: Movie - Sunday, June 28 at 12:15 pm in the Asbury Parlor
You can also soak up the Argentine spirit at these local events (please note: no formal group tours are scheduled for these):
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JoCo World Cup Watch Party (Argentina vs. Algeria) - Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 pm at Shawnee Mission Park (7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66218). This is a free event, but registration is required and opens Wednesday, May 20.
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Ensemble Ibérica Kicking Off (A Musical Tour of Algeria, Argentina, England, and the Netherlands) - Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 pm at the Polsky Theater in the Midwest Trust Center (12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, Kansas 66210). FREE event; no reservations required.
While participants are responsible for their own transportation to each destination, we’re happy to help arrange carpools! Families are always welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult). If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Daekyung at daekyungk@visitasbury.org.
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- Electronic Fund Transfer
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Online through Easy Tithe
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| | | Family Ministries Days at the K: Tuesday, June 30 and Tuesday, August 4 | | |
We have about 10 tickets remaining for our June 30 Day at the K and around 20 tickets remaining for our August 4 Day at the K (also Dollar Dog Night). Both games start at 6:20 pm and tickets cost $29 each.
If you are wanting tickets to a game, please contact Heather Jackson, Director of Family Ministries, ASAP (HeatherJ@visitasbury.org), and let her know which game you would like to attend, so that we do not exceed our allotted tickets. Payment can be made through the church office or online via Easy Tithe (select "Other Fund" from the drop-down menu and type "Royals tickets" in the notes line). Tickets will be distributed electronically via the Ballpark app closer to game day.
We will carpool from the church and take both Asbury buses to both games. Depending on how the numbers come out, we might need a few extra drivers. The tickets are available to youth, kids (accompanied by an adult), their families and friends.
| Family Ministries Book Club | | Sunday Nursery Hours: 8:30 am-12:30 pm | |
9 am: The nursery is open for children who need it, up to 3rd grade.
11 am: The Nursery is open for children aged infant through 5-years-old (if they haven’t started Kindergarten yet). Children who have started Kindergarten are encouraged to join Children's Church.
| | Kids Hour: Paused for the Summer | |
There will not be any Kids Hour held on Sunday mornings this summer.
We will be kicking off something new in the fall, so stay tuned!
| | Children's Church: Sundays During the 11 am Service | |
Kids PreK - 3rd grade are welcome to join us for Children's Church after the Children's Moment at the 11 am service in the kids' wing (3rd floor east).
We might make a craft, play a game, watch a movie, or learn a new song and dance. No matter the activity, kids will have fun learning and growing together!
| | Does Your Child Want to Acolyte? | |
If you have a child in 3rd grade or older who would like to acolyte and has not been trained, please contact our acolyte coordinator, Hilary Duderstadt, at hduderstadt@att.net or 913-544-8744.
If your child has been trained as an acolyte, and they'd like to acolyte for an upcoming worship service, please use our SignUpGenius link to reserve a slot: click here.
| | Vacation Bible School: Sunday, June 14 - Thursday, June 18 | |
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS from 6 - 7:30 pm on June 14-18. Kids (potty-trained 3-year-olds through 4th grade) become Challengers, gearing up for frosty games, snowy surprises, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. Your kids will be guided daily by our wonderful volunteers and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet, who is reporting on the frosty games.
An optional light meal will be served at 5:30 pm. Click here to register today!
| | GodSquad: July 27-31 (4th-6th grade) | |
GodSquad is our annual service week for those in 4th - 6th grade. We will serve at a variety of local nonprofits throughout the week. Participants will meet at the church at 9 am each day and head to the service sites, and will return to the church between 1 pm and 2 pm daily.
Click here to register today!
| | Coffee and Convos: On Break for Summer | |
Coffee and Convos will be taking a break for the summer! We will return in August.
| | NO Youth Group this Week for Memorial Day! | | High School Youth Service Trip to Spirit Lake Ministries in North Dakota:
May 30 - June 6 | |
Registration is closed. Please be in prayer for the 17 youth and adults who will be serving in North Dakota next week.
| | Middle School Service Trip to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: July 12-16 | |
Registration is closed. Please be in prayer for the 13 youth and adults who will be serving in Oklahoma City the week of July 12-16.
| | GodSquad: July 27 - 31 (4th-6th grade) | |
GodSquad is our annual service week for those in 4th - 6th grade. We will serve at a variety of local nonprofits throughout the week. Participants will meet at the church at 9 am each day and head to the service sites, and will return to the church between 1 pm and 2 pm daily.
Click here to register today!
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