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Asbury Sunday Worship:
9:00 & 11:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 am: Sunday School
11:00 am: Live-Streamed Worship
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Our Asbury MMDC team, consisting of Pastor Daekyung Kim, Dan Clevenger, Tam Smith, and Ginni and Steve Duggan, have been hard at work this week at the Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Springfield, IL! In the collage above, they are shown doing woodwork such as sanding, varnishing, and assembling desks, which are then sent to different places for kids. | |
Intergenerational Gathering: Sunday, September 29 at 10 am | |
On 5th Sundays, all ages are invited to join together in Hager Hall at 10 am for an intergenerational gathering.
We hope you will join us on Sunday, September 29. We'll enjoy food, fun, and friendship as we learn and grow together. For more information, please email our Director of Family Ministries, Heather Jackson, at heatherj@visitasbury.org.
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Dine Around is Back! Dessert Party Kick Off: Monday, September 30 | | Click on the above video to watch a short promo! | |
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Do you enjoy food and fellowship? Want to get to know some more people at Asbury? Then join us for "Dine Around!"
Participants will be placed into a group of 6-8 people of all ages: including young adults, seniors, singles and couples. This is a great way to meet new people and stay connected with friends!
You can choose to host a group in your home, or to eat in homes or in restaurants. Just fill out a short form, and we'll match you up with people who have similar interests. Then on Monday, September 30, we'll host a kickoff at 6:30 pm in Hager Hall, where you bring a dessert to share, meet your group members, and decide the best times for your group to have dinner together! We'll provide childcare for the kickoff party.
Groups will meet about 4-5 times throughout October 2024-May 2025. The deadline to sign-up is Friday, September 27. Questions? Contact Pastor Jeff at jeffp@visitasbury.org.
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Asbury 101: Sunday, October 6 | |
Our next Asbury 101 class is scheduled for Sunday, October 6 at 10 am in the Welcome Center. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who is new to Asbury. It will be a great opportunity to get to know more about our church.
Coffee and donuts will be provided! Please contact the church office (913-432-5573) by October 1 if you are interested in attending.
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Kansas City Musical Club Concert: Monday, October 7 at Noon | |
You are invited to attend the first Kansas City Musical Club concert of the 2024-25 season in the Asbury Sanctuary at noon on Monday, October 7. The Goldenberg Duo, consisting of Kansas City Symphony violinist Susan Goldenberg and her pianist brother, William Goldenberg, will honor us with a return performance.
All are welcome to this FREE concert! Donations gratefully accepted. More info about the program is listed at www.kcmusicalclub.org.
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Trunk or Treat is Coming on Sunday, October 27! | |
Candy Needed for Trunk or Treat | |
Throughout October, we are collecting candy and monetary donations for candy and goodies for our annual trunk or treat. Your store-bought individually wrapped candy and goodies can be placed in the trunk on the decorated table in the Welcome Center. If you would like to make a monetary donation for us to purchase candy and goodies, there are two ways to do so:
- Earmarking your check or offering envelope "Trunk or Treat Candy" and placing it in the offering plate, donation box, or giving it to Phyllis at the front desk.
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Donate via Easy Tithe by selecting "Other Fund" from the drop-down menu and typing "Trunk-or Treat" in the note box that appears.
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Provide a Trunk for Trunk or Treat | |
Help make Trunk-or-Treat fun and memorable for all kids by providing a trunk! Trunk-or-Treat is Sunday, October 27 from 4-6 pm. There will be food available for purchase from The Tamale Kitchen's food truck. There are several options for you to choose from when providing a trunk:
- Bring a decorated trunk and candy/treat.
- Bring a decorated trunk and have Asbury supply the candy.
- Bring a trunk and candy and have the youth decorate your trunk.
- Bring a trunk and have the youth decorate it and have Asbury supply candy.
You can sign up by clicking here!
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Kids Ministry Snacks Needed | |
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For the next couple of weeks, we will be collecting pre-packaged snacks for our kids ministry in the Welcome Center.
Pirate's Booty, Cheez-Its, veggie straws, chips, Scooby snacks, mini muffins and Goldfish (no rainbow or other dyes) have been some past favorites. If you have any questions on what is most needed, please contact Katherine Newman at katherinenewman67@gmail.com.
Thanks so much for your donations and helping out our Asbury kids!
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2024 Election Candidate Meet & Greets | |
Meet the candidates running for office in Kansas! There will be several meet-and-greets held between now and Election Day. All events are from 6-7 pm, and are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Tuesday, October 1 at Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church (9400 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215)
- District Attorney, District 10
- Johnson County Commissioner, District 2
- Johnson County Sheriff
- Kansas House of Representatives, Districts 14, 17, 18, 30, 39, 117
- Kansas Senate, Districts 6, 9, 10
- State Board of Education, District 4
Monday, October 7 at Olathe Indian Creek Library (16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS 66062)
- Johnson County Commissioner, District 6
- Johnson County Sheriff
- Kansas House of Representatives, Districts 5, 8, 15, 27, 49, 78, 121
- Kansas Senate, Districts 23, 35, 37
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Christian Nationalism and the Importance of Local & State Government | |
When: Sunday, October 6
Where: Hager Hall
Time: 10:00-11:00 am (Sunday School hour)
Asbury's Church and Society would like to invite everyone to hear Clay Wirestone, opinion editor for the Kansas Reflector, discuss the Christian Nationalism movement and how the laws and policies of this extremist religious movement will ensure that white Christians hold onto power and privilege.
This will be approximately a 25-30 minute presentation and 20-25 minute Q&A. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Cotter at juliaacotter@gmail.com.
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National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools | |
The Great Plains Conference’s Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) has provided free orange ribbons along with a QR code linked to The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools on Monday, September 30.
Ribbons will be ready to be picked up in the Asbury Welcome Center on Sunday, September 29, so that you can wear it in worship services or on the following day.
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Sharlynn Verner, your Director of Communications, is getting married on October 5! She and her fiance, Elam, are looking forward to spending some time in Vermont with friends and family.
If you have anything you would like to submit for the Alive Newsletter, you can send it to Sharlynn's email (sharlynnv@visitasbury.org), but please note that she will not be able to get to it until she returns on Monday, October 14. Anything submitted from now until October 14 will be published in the Thursday, October 17 Alive Newsletter.
If you need anything in the meantime, please feel free to reach out to the church staff at 913-432-5573! Anyone will be happy to help you out. Regular calendar submissions and/or updates can be called in to Phyllis Williams at the front desk or by emailing Phyllis at phyllisw@visitasbury.org. Thank you!
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Online through Easy Tithe
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- Text the word 'Give' to 913-774-6060
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Help Volunteer at the Asbury Food Drive: Saturday, October 12 | |
The Asbury Food Pantry is holding a Food Drive at the Prairie Village Hy-Vee (7620 State Line Rd) from 10 am-4 pm on Saturday, October 12, and we could use some help!
We need volunteers to serve one hour shifts at the Food Drive. Volunteers will pass out shopping lists to potential shoppers and collect the food from the shoppers as they exit the store. A sign up sheet is on the Food Pantry table in the Welcome Center.
You can also contact Roseann Sanders, Director of the Asbury Food Pantry, at roseann.sanders@gmail.com or 913-593-7177 if you are interested in helping out. Thank you!
| IHN Host Week is October 13-20 | |
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Asbury’s next IHN service week begins on Sunday, October 13 and ends on the morning of Sunday, October 20.
If you can help with staffing, food, laundry, set-up or take-down, please contact Emily Morris at emilyrmorris@gmail.com.
If you are interested in providing a meal, please contact Kim Peck at kimleypeck@gmail.com. Thank you for your help with this incredible ministry!
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Intergenerational Gathering: Sunday, September 29 at 10 am in Hager Hall | |
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On 5th Sundays, all ages are invited to join together in Hager Hall at 10 am for an intergenerational gathering. We hope you will join us on Sunday, September 29. We'll enjoy food, fun, and friendship as we learn and grow together. For more information, please email our Director of Family Ministries.
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Family Ministries Book Club: Tuesday, October 15 at 7 pm | |
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We are reading the book Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth, by Kansas native and KU alum Sarah Smarsh. You are invited to join the discussion on October 15. Click here for a link to the book.
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Sunday Nursery Hours: 8:30 a-12:30 p | |
9 am: The nursery is open for children who need it, up to 3rd grade.
11 am: The Nursery is open on Sundays for children aged infant through 5-years-old (if they haven’t started Kindergarten yet). Children who have started Kindergarten are encouraged to join the Kids' Sing Rehearsal.
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Kids Sing: 11 am after the Children's Time | Kids' Sing Rehearsal begins Sunday, September 29 during the 11 am service. The kids will offer their song in worship at 11 am on Sunday, October 20. | |
Kids Sing: Sunday, October 20 | |
Kids' Sing Rehearsal begins Sunday, Sept. 29 during the 11 am service. The kids will offer their song in worship at the 11 am service on Sunday, October 20.
They will rehearse on Sunday, October 6 and Sunday, October 13 during the 11 am service.
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Trunk-or-Treat: Sunday, October 27 | |
Join us for food, fun, and games at our annual Trunk-or-Treat in the Asbury parking lot.
The games and Trunk-or-Treat are FREE and food will be available for purchase from the Tamale Kitchen's food truck (https://thetamalekitchen.org/).
Come join the fun on Sunday, October 27 from 4-6 pm. All are welcome!! For more information, email Heather Jackson, our Director of Family Ministries.
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Leadership Lab: Sunday at 5 pm | |
Youth currently registered will meet to discuss Greece and fundraising.
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Come for dinner, stay for faith discussion and community building!
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Calling Eligible 17 Year Olds to Vote! | |
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If you will be 18 by Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, you are eligible to vote! Even though you are still 17, you can still register now. But timing is of the essence. You must register by Tuesday, October 15. The following are three (3) registration options:
- Online. Go to www.KSVotes.org. At the same time, request a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot. Quickest and easiest.
- In-person at your local county election office
- By mail
Parents: Please share this important information with your high school students, and encourage them to vote. Excellent early habit!
Questions? Contact Julia Cotter, Asbury Voter to Voter Ambassador Team Leader, at
juliaacotter@gmail.com or 913-660-8160.
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We are forming our next Leadership Lab cohort. In Leadership Lab, high school students engage in a web of relationships, resourcing, and experiences that culminate in eligibility for a triennial pilgrimage with other students, their mentors, and key conference leaders. Eligibility is determined by completing the Leadership Lab curriculum.
This discipleship and leadership program empowers young people to use their gifts both in the church and the world. Youth must be members of Asbury to participate. To register or to discuss the program, contact our Director of Family Ministries.
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Wednesday, October 2: Bold Parenting Adolescents (6 pm at Church of the Resurrection) | |
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Are you finding it challenging to navigate the complex journey of parenting a teen, especially one who is struggling? Join “Bold Parenting Adolescents,” an empowering evening hosted by Church of the Resurrection and presented by The Anxiety Center at Renew Counseling on October 2 from 6:00-7:45 pm.
This interactive event, led by Jason Bohn, Clinical Director of the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, offers parents hope, direction, and practical tools for supporting their teens through various challenges. With experience serving over 650 adolescents in the past six years, Bohn brings valuable insights into supporting young people facing a range of difficulties. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain new perspectives, connect with community resources, and transform your approach to parenting.
Register today at https://resurrection.church/events/bold-parenting-adolescents/.
If you'd like to go as a group, please contact our Director of Family Ministries.
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Sunday, October 13: Messy Games Night (6:00-7:30 pm) | | |
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Come to the Asbury parking lot for Messy Games Night!!! Dinner will NOT be provided, and everyone is asked to bring a can or two of shaving cream.
We’ll have a color war and play some shaving cream whiffle ball!
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