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Christ's Love, Our Foundation
Grow Deep, Reach Wide
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SUMMER MINISTRY UPDATE
Summer is upon us, and we hope your family is enjoying all the season has to offer!
While summer worship services have lower attendance due to family activities and vacations, Atonement’s vibrant ministries continue to thrive.
Our Outreach Ministry is providing food and housing to those in need and strives for equity and justice in the community. Our KFaM and YFaM Ministries are nurturing the spiritual growth of our children, youth, and families through VBS, camps, participation in service projects, and supporting parents through access to our nursery. Our Care Ministry is supporting those going through life’s challenges and helping us lift others up in prayer. Our Worship and Music Ministries are providing opportunities for us to praise and worship God with our voices and are nurturing the musical talents of all age groups. We also offer community groups a safe space to meet using our campus and provide a wonderful venue for community concerts.
Thanks to your generosity, we can generally embrace every opportunity to serve in these ways. We believe each household is uniquely blessed to contribute to God's work through Atonement; willingly and joyfully, rather than out of obligation.
As we see giving fall behind during the summer months, and consider our increasing operating costs, we ask each household to take a few moments this week to look at where you are. How has God blessed you? How are you expressing your gratitude? What could your response be in the next few weeks?
Atonement leadership has unwavering faith in God’s calling to do ministry within and beyond our walls. We also have faith in God’s people, including you, to provide the monetary support necessary to sustain our many ongoing ministries.
Thank you in advance as we continue to do ministry together through the summer!
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Jordan (jordans@atoneluth.org) or Keith Mundy (keith.mundy12@gmail.com)
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PZ REACHED HIS KATY TRAIL GOAL! | |
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After 11 days and 225 miles on the Katy Trail, Pastor Zac reached his goal and made it to St. Charles, Missouri, on June 28th! Rumor has it his feet are intact, but he couldn't walk another mile even if he had to. Way to go, Pastor Zac!
Now he's off to spend a time of renewal with family and friends (starting with a Cardinals game or two of course). We look forward to seeing him back here at Atonement in August and hearing the stories from his sabbatical.
Please keep PZ in your prayers. Click the button below to check out all of his Katy Trail postcards.
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YOUR NOISE MADE A DIFFERENCE!
Your “Noisy Offering” donations last weekend raised over $700 to benefit our Children (KFaM) and Youth (YFaM) ministries. Thank you so much for your generosity!
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ATONEMENT PHOTO GALLERIES NOW AVAILABLE! | |
Use the button below to view photos from Atonement's worship and ministry events. | | |
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Saturday, July 13 | 9:00 AM
Atonement Gathering Place
Grief Support Group is an opportunity to find comfort and companionship in a safe place, knowing you are not alone. We would love to have you join us. Contact Pastor Jordan for more information.
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Click the button below to add your prayer request to the email Prayer Vine and/or the printed Prayer Sheet found in the bulletin insert. (You are always welcome to remain anonymous.)
If you would like to receive the Prayer Vine so that you may pray for others, please contact Pastor Jordan and let her know.
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The Atonement Prayer Vine is sent out throughout the week with prayer requests so that we may pray for others.
Use the link below to sign up to be a part of the Prayer Vine.
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WORSHIP SCRIPTURE READINGS | |
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Readings for July 6-7
First: Ezekiel 2:1-5
Second: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Gospel: Mark 6:1-13
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Readings for July 13-14
First: Amos 7:7-15
Second: Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel: Mark 6:14-29
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KFaM
Kids & Family Ministry
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CAMP TOMAH SHINGA
June and July | Variety of dates available
Camp Tomah Shinga - Junction City, KS
A generous camp donor is offering a $100 gift for each camper. Atonement also has a campership fund (provided by one of our own sweet members) that allows us to reimburse parents $50 for partial weeks and $100 for full-week campers. Let Boo know when you’ve registered! Visit the KFaM news page to register for FAMILY CAMP and/or 1ST - 6TH GRADER CAMP!
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FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING TEAM NEEDS YOU!
Let's be here for the next generation! We have a story to tell, faith to share, baptism promises to keep, and love to give! As we slide through summer, click the button below to look over the list of positions for next year’s Sunday morning team, talk to God, and see if you are being nudged to be part of the team. Call, text, or email Boo McCready with questions.
Our team meeting will be Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 PM.
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KFaM peeps and Atonement friends will get together and fire up the grill for a little summer fun at Franklin Park.
Please RSVP using the link below if you can join us!
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UPCOMING BAPTISMS
Preston Rausch and Kingston Rausch | July 13, 2024
Charlotte Siegman | July 28, 2024
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YFaM
Youth & Family Ministry
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REMAINING YOUTH TRIPS
Atonement youth have two more summer trips coming up this year.
July 7 - July 13 - high school students head to Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp in Colorado.
July 16 - July 23 - 75 local youth head to New Orleans, Louisiana, for the National Youth Gathering.
Please keep all of the youth and their adult leaders in your prayers as they travel on these trips.
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YOUTH SUMMER "HANG TIMES"!
High school and middle school students can join Drew for combined Hang Time on Sunday, July 28 @ 6:00 PM in the narthex/lobby. Email Drew at drewr@atoneluth.org for more information.
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CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Various concerts, all open to the public, are being planned for Atonement's sanctuary in the summer and fall. Volunteers are always needed to help set up these outside concerts. Please contact Rick Deasley for more information and to volunteer your time and talents to serve in this way!
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"Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly" Micah 6:8 | |
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Each July, Atonement supports Metro Lutheran Ministry (MLM) and their annual Christmas Store, which serves thousands of families in metro KC at Christmas time. The tree will be up in the Narthex beginning July 6-7. You are invited to take one (or more!) tags from the tree, purchase the item(s) new, and place them under the tree by July 31st. If you have any questions, please email Bette Croes.
Most needed items:
· Children’s Coats 2T
· Women’s Coats (XL-4XL)
· Men’s Coats (2XL-4XL)
· Blankets (King and Queen)
· Small Kitchen Appliances (No Toasters or Hand Mixers, Please)
· Men’s, Women’s, and Teen Gifts
· Pots and Pans
· Men’s Undershirts (MultiPacks, All Sizes)
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MEAL PACKING UPDATE
Thank you, volunteers! On June 29, Atonement Outreach Volunteers packed 500 sack lunches for Metro Lutheran Ministry (MLM) to distribute at its three sites! MLM is grateful for Atonement’s assistance with this ministry, which distributes around 750 lunches each month. Use the button below or contact Ros Thorpe to learn more about MLM’s ministries.
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TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT
Tuesday, July 30 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Chicken N Pickle
5901 W. 135th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66223
If you haven’t joined Pastor Jordan for trivia night in the past, you're missing out. This month, Trivia Night will be at Chicken N Pickle. Bring a friend or two and join the fun. Just don’t forget your thinking caps! Contact Pastor Jordan for more information. Please use the button to the right to sign up in advance.
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ATONEMENT'S GOLF GROUP
Tee Times - Thursdays | 5:51 pm and 6:00 PM
Sykes Lady Golf Club, 12501 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66213
Contact: Dennis Allerheiligen
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WHY COOK? SUPPER CLUB
Sunday, July 28 | 6:00 PM
Louie’s Wine Dive, 6701 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS
Enjoy conversation with old friends and new over dinner.
RSVP to Janette Schumm
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CRAFTERS' GROUP
Tuesday, July 9 | 10:00 AM
Atonement Sunshine Room
Bring your project and enjoy time with other crafters!
Contact: Janice Kindred or Marcia Mack
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XYZ SENIORS GROUP
Thursday, August 15 | 11:00 AM
NOTE: NO MEETING IN JULY
Plans are being made for the August event.
Contact: Jade Scarlett
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NOVEL IDEAS BOOK CLUB
Thursday, July 18 | 7:00 PM
Atonement Room 109
Join other avid readers to discuss the current book we are reading together. (July is The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.)
Contact: Marcia Mack
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY GROUPS (CIRCLES)
Various Times and Locations
Join a circle group for conversation and fellowship!
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MARY CIRCLE
Thursday, July 11 | 1:00 PM
Atonement Sunshine Room
(July and August will be at the home of Adelaide Stevenson)
Contact: Dorothy Dykman
SARAH CIRCLE
This circle is taking the summer off and will resume meeting on September 9, 2024 on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 PM at Atonement.
Contact: Shirley Foss
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JOY CIRCLE
Tuesday, July 9 | 7:00 PM
Off-site
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 PM, in the homes of members, using the Gather Magazine as a study resource.
Contact: Gerry Barrett
HOPE CIRCLE
This circle is taking a summer hiatus until fall and will resume meeting on September 9, 2024 on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Atonement. Contact: Lynn Bleck
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MONDAY BIBLE STUDY
Meets the 3rd Monday of the month (September, October, January, February, March, April, and May), at Atonement from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Join in for Bible/book studies on various topics.
Contact: Barbara Mock, barbarajmock@outlook.com
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2024-2025 EXEC TEAM ELECTED | |
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Effective July 1, 2024,
the newly elected Atonement Lutheran Church Council Executive Team is:
Curtis Klaassen, President
Dave James, Vice President
Neil Pfeiffer, Secretary
Mike Daley, Treasurer
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NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
July 25, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Atonement Gathering Place
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BISHOP ELECTION Q&A WITH REV. DAVE WHETTER | |
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July 21 | After Worship in The Gathering Place
Join Rev. Dave Whetter after worship for a Question and Answer time about the upcoming bishop election. At the 2025 Central States Synod Assembly we will elect a new bishop as Bishop Susan Candea ends her term and retires.
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ELCA CIVIC LIFE AND FAITH SOCIAL STATEMENT
The ELCA is developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. You can view the draft of the social statement and give your feedback using the link below.
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SUMMER WORSHIP TIMES:
Saturday @ 5:00 PM
Sunday @ 9:30 AM
Café coffee is available at 9:00 AM on Sunday
Refreshments are available after Sunday worship
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Atonement Lutheran Church
(913) 648-0595
9948 Metcalf; Overland Park KS 66212
www.atoneluth.org
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM -3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 m-12:00 NOON
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