Thursday, November 30, 2017

Be In The Know - November 30, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Pajamas, Hats & Gloves oh my!
Just a reminder that the deadline for turning in pajamas, hats & gloves is December 10th.

2. Congregational Business Meeting - Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will review the year, look to 2018 and vote on the budget & 2018 Diaconate.

3. Youth Room Work Day - This Saturday, December 2 starting at 9:00 a.m. till done. Lunch will be provided. On tap - cleaning and painting.

WORSHIP
Let Us Know...

Please be sure to fill out a Connect Card each week to let us know you were at church and how the staff can be praying for you. If you attend the first service drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. If you attend the second service you can put the Connect Card in the offering boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

Want to listen to the new music we have coming up - Check out this link https://youtu.be/sT-VIFDo4Jg  to follow Jay Peach on Spotify.

Coming up This Weekend:
This Sunday marks the beginning of the Churches' season of Advent. Advent is a time when we prepare our hearts to celebrate the arrival of Jesus our Savior and Lord and it also a season when we look with anticipation toward His second coming. Join us all December as we follow Mary on her Journey to Joy. The 1st Sunday of Advent message will look at Hope.


CONNECT
Prayer List Reminder - If you would like a list with full names they are available by request from the Welcome Center and if they run out Leann will be happy to print one for you.

Holiday Remembrance Service - Sunday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel 14275 S Black Bob Road. Penwell-Gabel is hosting this special service for those who find the holidays difficult due to the loss of a loved one. Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center for more information.

Christmas Card Baskets - The baskets have been set out for Christmas cards. Please be sure to check them often for card. Cards not claimed by January 1 will NOT be mailed and will be disposed of. If you know you will be out of town and plan on getting your cards after, let Leann know and she will hold them for you.
Dishes From Thanksgiving Meal - that were left can be picked up at the Welcome Center

SERVE
Church Historian - we are looking for someone to serve as Church Historian particularly in creating a timeline display of the church's history. For more information please see Pastor Derek.

Serving Opportunity Board - you can find a bulletin board in the Welcome Center with serving opportunities. If you  aren't serving somewhere - check it out.


GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
G.A.L.S - meets 3rd Saturday of the month at the Panera on 153rd Street at 9:30 a.m.
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. This group is taking a break for the Holidays.

FOR MEN:
Guys for God - Every Thursday 7:00 a.m. at Starbucks 135th & Black Bob
Path Setters - Every Thursday 6:00 a.m. at the church in Parlor

MIXED GROUPS:
Young at Heart meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Sojourners meet 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.


Tuesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Small Group for the Deaf - in Room A2 at the Church


Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Seekers - in the Parlor at the Church

Lifer's Friday is an adult small group that will meet on the 1st Friday of the month at 7:00 p. m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds (Locations and times may vary check with leader)

Lifer's Saturday is an adult small group that will meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds. (Locations and times may vary check with leader)

Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
Alpha Class
Challengers

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Pathfinders
Stepping Stone

For more information on small groups pick up a listing with leader contact information from the Welcome Center.

Now you are in the know


Until next time...GOD BLESS 

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Be In The Know - November 22, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Office Hours
The office will be closed on Thanksgiving.

2. Pajamas, Hats & Gloves oh my!
Thank you to everyone who took a tag this past Sunday. There is now a box at the Welcome Center for  pajamas, hats & gloves. If the tag(s) you took have the name of a child on it please attached the tag to the pajamas to ensure they get to that child. The deadline for bring items is December 10th.

3. Deck the Church
We will be decorating the church this Sunday (11/26) following the second service. Please stay and help. Lunch will be provided.

4. Congregational Business Meeting - Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will review the year, look to 2018 and vote on the budget & 2018 Diaconate.

WORSHIP
Let Us Know...
Please be sure to fill out a Connect Card each week to let us know you were at church and how the staff can be praying for you. If you attend the first service drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. If you attend the second service you can put the Connect Card in the offering boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

Want to listen to the new music we have coming up - Check out this link https://youtu.be/sT-VIFDo4Jg  to follow Jay Peach on Spotify.
Coming up This Weekend:

This Sunday we celebrate we start turning our hearts toward Advent with a message from Pastor Derek titled The Grand Expression.

CONNECT

Prayer List Reminder - If you would like a list with full names they are available by request from the Welcome Center and if they run out Leann will be happy to print one for you.

Say Happy Anniversary - On November 22 Ted & Janet Dempsie will celebrate their 50th anniversary to take a moment during this week to say Happy Anniversary!

Holiday Remembrance Service - Sunday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel 14275 S Black Bob Road. Penwell-Gabel is hosting this special service for those who find the holidays difficult due to the loss of a loved one. Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center for more information.

SERVE
Patsy's Pantry - November 28th needs dessert for 40 at Hope Lodge. If you can help by providing a dessert or would like to know more please contact Sandy Huggins at 913-634-1520

Church Historian - we are looking for someone to serve as Church Historian particularly in creating a timeline display of the church's history. For more information please see Pastor Derek.

GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
G.A.L.S - meets 3rd Saturday of the month at the Panera on 153rd Street at 9:30 a.m.
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. This group is taking a break for the Holidays.

FOR MEN:
Guys for God - Every Thursday 7:00 a.m. at Starbucks 135th & Black Bob
Path Setters - Every Thursday 6:00 a.m. at the church in Parlor

MIXED GROUPS:
Young at Heart meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Sojourners meet 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Small Group for the Deaf - in Room A2 at the Church

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Seekers - in the Parlor at the Church

Lifer's Friday is an adult small group that will meet on the 1st Friday of the month at 7:00 p. m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds (Locations and times may vary check with leader)

Lifer's Saturday is an adult small group that will meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds. (Locations and times may vary check with leader)

Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
Alpha Class
Challengers

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Pathfinders
Stepping Stone

GALS will be starting a new study for Advent on November 27th. The new study is titled His Name Is... for more information contact Lisa Sonsthagen at sonsthagens@gmail.com

For more information on small groups pick up a listing with leader contact information from the Welcome Center.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING


Now you are in the know

Until next time...GOD BLESS 

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Be In The Know - November 16, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Food For Hope - Urgent Need


The youth have received an urgent request from the JOCO Adult Corrections Ministry for 10 Food For Hope bags. The youth will be building these bags on Sunday, November 19th and they will be picked up on Monday. Items that they need: Beef Jerky, Mini cereal boxes, Trail Mix, Granola Bars and Peanut Butter. They especially need lots of the Beef Jerky. Please drop your donations off at the church office during normal business hours. Someone will also be at the church on Saturday, November 18 until noon. THANK YOU for your generosity.


2. Pajamas, Hats & Gloves oh my!
This year we will be partnering with Whittier Elementary School in Kansas City, Kansas by sponsoring a First grade class and providing NEW warm pajamas, hats and gloves. The students that attend Whittier are all from low & very low income families. Many of them also make use of the services offered by Bethel Neighborhood Center. We are hoping to have children's names shortly so you can buy for a specific child or you can just buy boys or girls pajamas sizes 4T - child XL and child size hat & gloves. Watch next week's Be In The Know for more info.
3. Congregational Business Meeting - Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will review the year, look to 2018 and vote on the budget & 2018 Diaconate.

WORSHIP

Let Us Know...
Please be sure to fill out a Connect Card each week to let us know you were at church and how the staff can be praying for you. If you attend the first service drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. If you attend the second service you can put the Connect Card in the offering boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

Want to listen to the new music we have coming up - Check out this link https://youtu.be/sT-VIFDo4Jg  to follow Jay Peach on Spotify.



Coming up This Weekend:

This Sunday we celebrate Thanksgiving with a message from Pastor Derek titled Thank You Implied looking at a Mark 2:13-17




CONNECT

Prayer List Reminder - If you would like a list with full names they are available by request from the Welcome Center and if they run out Leann will be happy to print one for you. 


All Church Thanksgiving & Outreach - is this Sunday! Here's how it will work: The first service folks will get things set up. When second service is over we will pack 12 thanksgiving meals for the homeless and then sit down together to enjoy the meal ourselves. Second service folks will take care of cleaning up. The church will supply the turkey and the rest of the food will be potluck style with type of dishes assigned by last name. A-J side dishes; K-R desserts and S-Z salads
Say Happy Anniversary - On November 22 Ted & Janet Dempsie will celebrate their 50th anniversary to take a moment during this week to say Happy Anniversary!



SERVE

Youth Room Work Day - Saturday November 18th 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Work will include lots of clean-up and getting walls ready to paint. 


Patsy's Pantry - November 28th needs dessert for 40 at Hope Lodge. If you can help by providing a dessert or would like to know more please contact Sandy Huggins at 913-634-1520


Friday Front Desk - we are looking for someone to be a presence in the Welcome Center on Friday afternoons when Leann needs to leave early to offset any overtime worked during the week. For more information please contact Leann.

Church Historian - we are looking for someone to serve as Church Historian particularly in creating a timeline display of the church's history. For more information please see Pastor Derek.




GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
G.A.L.S - meets 3rd Saturday of the month at the Panera on 153rd Street at 9:30 a.m.
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at Ginger Sparks' home 


FOR MEN:
Guys for God - Every Thursday 7:00 a.m. at Starbucks 135th & Black Bob
Path Setters - Every Thursday 6:00 a.m. at the church in Parlor

MIXED GROUPS:
Young at Heart meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Sojourners meet 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.


Tuesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Small Group for the Deaf - in Room A2 at the Church


Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Seekers - in the Parlor at the Church

Lifer's Friday is an adult small group that will meet on the 1st Friday of the month at 7:00 p. m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds (Locations and times may vary check with leader)

Lifer's Saturday is an adult small group that will meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds. (Locations and times may vary check with leader)

Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
Alpha Class
Challengers

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Pathfinders
Stepping Stone


For more information on small groups pick up a listing with leader contact information from the Welcome Center.






Now you are in the know

Until next time...GOD BLESS