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News From
May 30, 2018
For the good of the city
... Jeremiah 29:7
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785-233-8100
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Coming Up Soon:
- Wednesday, May 30
- 11:30 a.m. Community Lunch, Celebration Room
- 12:15 p.m. Midweek Meditation, Chapel
- 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice, Chapel
- 5:15 p.m. Phase 2 Yoga, Rm 212
- 5:30 p.m. Summer Adventure Volunteer Orientation, Celebration Room
- Saturday, June 2
- 10:00 a.m. Youth Car Wash Fundraiser, South Parking Lot
- Sunday, June 3: Celebration Sunday! Sunday School Promotion Celebration, Hot Dog Lunch and Outdoor Activities
- 10:00 a.m. One Combined Worship Service, Sanctuary
- 11:00 a.m. All-Church Lunch, Water Baseball and Fun & Games on Church Grounds
- 6:00 p.m. Phase 2 Pickleball, Hughes Court
- Tuesday, June 5
- 7:00 a.m. Church Grounds Clean Up
- 9:00 a.m. Quilting Group, Rm L35
- 6:00 p.m. Children's Discipleship Meeting, Rm 106
- Wednesday, June 6
- 7:00 a.m. Church Grounds Clean Up
- 1:00 p.m. Lifetouch Directory Photos begin
- 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice, Chapel
- 5:15 p.m. Phase 2 Yoga, Rm 212
- Thursday, June 7
- 8:30 a.m. Senior Adults Coffee & Donuts, Baker's Dozen (29th & Croco)
- 1:00 p.m. Lifetouch Directory Photos Begin
- 5:15 p.m. Worship Experience Team Meeting, Hearth Room
- 6:00 p.m. College Age #Adulting Connect Night, Glory Days Pizza (10th & Gage)
- Friday, June 8
- 5:30 p.m. Friday Night Movie-"The Jungle Book," Fellowship Hall
- Saturday, June 9th
- 7:30 a.m. Men's Ministry Meeting, Celebration Room
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Church Office Hours For Summer
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Fridays.
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Church Activity Communications Request
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Do you have information about a church activity you'd like to share? The deadline to submit an article for church publications is
12 p.m. each Tuesday.
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 Seeking Bell Choir Director
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How many pipes make up the sanctuary organ? |
Organ Trivia Contest:
Last Chance to Guess!
This spring, our sanctuary pipe organ has undergone extensive renovations, enriching its sound and improving its technology. We thought it would be fun to have a little contest to celebrate the completion of its updates. Do you know the answer to the following question?
- How many pipes are in our sanctuary pipe organ?
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| Church Shirts Ready for Pick Up
If you ordered a new church shirt, you may pick it up from the church office during weekday office hours or on Sunday morning.
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 Phase 2 Summer Pickleball
Boomer friends, during the summer months everyone is invited to meet at 6 p.m. on Sundays at Hughes Courts (725 SW Orleans) to play pickleball. If you would like to be on a contact list for a reminder text, please sign up on the Church Connection Portal.
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 Phase 2 and Youth to Tour
Helping Hands Humane Society
Phase 2 and the Youth will once again come together for learning and fellowship. On
Sunday, June 10, meet at
Helping Hands Humane Society (5720 SW 21st St.) at 3 p.m. for a tour. Afterwards, we will gather for a meal at AJ's Pizza (1930 SW Westport Dr.).
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 College-Age Young Adults Invited to CONNECT Night
We invite all young adults who just graduated from high school through age 22 to CONNECT at Glory Days Pizza
(1033 SW Gage) on Thursday, June 7, at 6-7:30 p.m.
Pizza and beverages are on us. Austin Harris, Director of Worship Experience, will guide our time as we chat about ways you can stay in touch with Topeka First UMC and each other over the summer months through fellowship, adventure and authentic discussion. Please sign up on our Church Connection Portal.
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| Summer Schedules for Worship and Fun
Summer will be here before we know it, and with it will come changes to our worship schedule and plenty of opportunities for fellowship and fun.
Summer Worship
Join us on
first Sunday of each month for a summer celebration! Gather at
10 a.m. for ONE exciting combined worship experience in the Sanctuary, followed by food and fun outside on the church grounds from
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Celebration Sundays:
- June 3 - Sunday School Promotion Day
- 10 a.m. Combined Worship in Sanctuary
- 11 a.m. Hot Dogs & Outside Activities
- July 1 - VBS & Independence Day
- 10 a.m. Combined Worship in Sanctuary
- 11 a.m. Hot Dogs & Outside Activities
- August 5 - Ice Cream at Church
- 10 a.m. Combined Worship in Sanctuary.
- 11 a.m. Food Truck Lunch, Ice Cream & Outside Activities
- September 2 - Blessings for Public Servants & Labor Day Picnic
- 10 a.m. Combined Worship in Sanctuary
- 11 a.m. Picnic & Outside Activities
- Back to School Blessings are planned for August 12 and will follow the regular worship schedule. Watch for more details later in the summer!
All other Sundays will follow our regular worship schedule:
- 8:15 a.m. Traditional in the Chapel
- 9:30 a.m. Contemporary in Chapel
- 11:00 a.m. Traditional in Sanctuary
Summer Fun
- June: Friday Night Movies
- Gather in Fellowship Hall for a family-friendly movie on June 8, 15, and 22. Popcorn and treats provided, and pizza will be available for a free-will donation. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movies begin at 6 p.m.
- July: Pool Party
- Dive into the fun at our annual swimming party at Garfield Pool on July 22, 6-8 p.m. Bring a snack to share. You can cool down with some splashy fun, or just sit by the water and visit with your fellow land-lovers.
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In Worship This Week: One Worship Service at 10 a.m.
Message:
Go and Guide
Michael Turner, Ministry Intern
Scripture:
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| Click image to view archived worship services, or to worship with us online every Sunday. |
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 Prayer Covenant Churches
The Topeka District of the Great Plains Conference has arranged a covenant calendar to ensure all churches in our connection are held in prayer by the others. We pray for a different church each week. Check this newsletter for our next prayer covenant church, and join us in prayer for them as another church joins in prayer for us.
Prayer Covenant Church for the week:
Tecumseh UMC |
Welcome Our New Members
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Bryan and Krista Engel, with their children Stella and Zachary |
Last Sunday, we joyfully welcomed Bryan and Krista Engel and as official members of our church family during the 9:30 service. Krista was also baptized. We are excited to support them as they continue on their paths of discipleship. Please take a moment to get to know Bryan and Krista, and their children Stella and Zachary, and help them feel at home in their new church.
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 Summer Session of Financial Peace University
- Trinity Presbyterian Church (4746 SW 21st St.)
- Sundays 4-6 p.m. June 3-July 29
- Call the church at 272-2620 to register
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 Hear Faith Stories at Hannah UMW Circle
The Hannah UMW Circle invites all women are invited to their meeting on
Wednesday, June 6, from noon-1 p.m. in Rm 105
to hear three long-time members of our church tell about their faith journeys. The members are Marty Edwards, Marian Heusted and Mildred Richter--three women we consider to be some of the "saints" of our church. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch to eat during the time we have together. No reservations are necessary.
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 Senior Adults Monthly Coffee and Donuts
Senior Adults, join us as we
travel east to enjoy our monthly donut fellowship on
Thursday, June 7, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
at the Baker's Dozen in Thunderbird Square at 29th & Croco (
behind The Landing Restaurant). Coffee is on us! We hope to see some of our friends that live in the Shawnee Heights area.
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 Grow In Christlikeness Through Building Foundations
Followers of Jesus grow and transform, not just through learned information, but through experiences and practices. Following Jesus and growing in Christlikeness tangibly changes our lives, relationships, families and community. To that end, we offer a new opportunity to grow on Sunday mornings this summer. Beginning on June 10, join Betty Barker for an experience based on the book "Foundations: An Introduction to Christian Practices" by Dr. Phil Maynard. The experience will have nine Sunday mornings sessions at 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Rm 105.
Please sign up on our Church Connection Portal.
Email Betty Barker with any questions
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 Last Chance to Sign Up for Your
New Directory Photo
Didn't we just make a new church directory last summer? Yes, we did! Since then, we've added many new members to our church, so it is time to add them to the family album.
Our photo dates are Wednesday, June 6, 1-8 p.m., and Thursday, June 7, 1-8 p.m.
Anyone is welcome to have a photo taken, but we especially encourage those who have joined the church community over the past year, and members who were
unable to have theirs taken last year, to sign up for a photo time. Everyone who is in the current directory, or has their picture taken for the new one, will receive a free copy of the directory.
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 Midweek Meditation
Looking for a quiet and safe space to escape from the craziness of the week? Midweek Meditation 30 minutes of silence, reflection, prayer, and communion. We offer this time as a chance to reconnect and recharge every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel. All are welcome to this time of worship.
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Lend a Helping Hand to Our Help Fund
The Helping Hands Fund is running low. Although requests are carefully reviewed, the needs will exceed the balance if donations are not received soon. If this is something you feel moved to give to, please mark your contributions as "Helping Hands Fund" or use the envelope in the backs of the pews.
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Summer Adventure Volunteer Orientation
If you signed up to be a Children's Discipleship volunteer at one of the Summer Weekend Adventures, or if you are interested and have not yet signed up, plan to attend an orientation on
Wednesday, May 30 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Pizza dinner will be provided for those who register. We will get everyone started on their Safe Gatherings Training and make sure individuals are clear on their roles. Please sign up on the Church Connection Portal.
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| Let's Pull Together for Church Grounds Clean Up Days
The church grounds need some sprucing up! The recent rains have caused overgrowth, and we need to get it under control. Join Dave Hutchinson, our church custodian, on Tuesday, June 5 and Wednesday, June 6, 7-9 a.m., for weed pulling, tree/shrub trimming and basic clean up on OUR church grounds.
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Summer Adventure Decorating Day
On Saturday, June 23, all are welcome to come help us decorate the church for the Summer Adventure Weekends. We will transform several places in the church into the great outdoors. You may drop in to help anytime between 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and come and go as you need.
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 2019 Guatemala Mission Trip Information Meeting
On
June 15-23, 2019
, a team will travel to San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala to work with
ODIM (the Organization for the Development of Indigenous Maya
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. This is the same organization with which a team from Topeka worked in the fall of 2017. The trip will include opportunities for medical personnel to volunteer in clinics in San Juan and San Pablo, as well as opportunities for a construction team to work on home construction.
If you would like to learn more about the possibility of participating in this trip, come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 20, at 7 p.m. in the Celebration Room. If you are interested in the trip or have questions, but aren't able to come to the meeting, you can email Pastor Jeff.
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 Jeans in June
Men's Blue Jeans Mission for Doorstep - sponsored by Topeka First UMC Men
Our Mission Partner Doorstep's need for men's blue jeans is never-ending, as they strive to supply this wardrobe staple for work and warmth. The Topeka First UMC men are again sponsoring the mission project, "Jeans in June." Their goal is building a mountain of jeans in the Celebration Room to help Doorstep meet their clothing needs.
We will begin the month of June with Jeans Day on Sunday, June 3rd. We encourage everyone to wear jeans to church, especially that day, to call attention to the project. We will collect jeans throughout the month. All sizes, brands, and conditions are welcome. We will transport the jeans to Doorstep at the end of June. Our focus remains on men's jeans.
You might consider the following options for obtaining jeans for this project:
- Purchase new men's blue jeans
- Purchase used men's blue jeans, available at any number of used-clothing stores, such as Goodwill
- Replace a pair of personal blue jeans and donate the used ones
- Purchase any and all sizes of men's blue jeans at private community garage sales
New jeans are welcome and are usually reserved for the Christmas store. Now is a good time to check out the numerous garage sales sprouting up in the community for good deals on jeans.
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Summer Sundays for Children
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The children had a blast at their last day of Sunday School, and they look forward to worship readiness this summer! |
Traditional Sunday school has paused for the summer. In its place, children will join their families for worship and have opportunities to help with different elements of worship. There will be worship bulletins and activities for families at the entrance of the Chapel and Sanctuary.
During worship there will be a short time for children with volunteers who will lead a lesson in the Celebration Room. This Summer Worship Readiness class will be available for children aged 3 through those going into 2nd grade. The teacher will meet the children at the back of the Sanctuary or Chapel before the sermon and will return with the children in time for the offering.
The nursery will remain open during all worship services for children 4 and younger.
Don't worry...fun in the garden will continue all summer long!
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 Children's Mission Project
After collecting health kit supplies throughout the month of May, Topeka First UMC children learned about and assembled the kits dur
ing Sunday School. They were able to complete 45 kits!
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 Register for Summer Adventures at Topeka First UMC
- June 29 and 30: Rolling River Rampage Vacation Bible School
- Friday, June 29, 5-7:30 p.m.: Family Friday Night
- Saturday, June 30, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Nursery and Programming for 3-year-olds through 6th graders
- July 27 and 28: Summer Adventure Camp--Art, Science, Sports, and More!
- Friday July 27, 5-7:30 p.m.: Family Friday Night
- Saturday, July 28, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Nursery and Programming for 3-year-olds through 6th graders
Contact Allison Brewer, Director of Children's Discipleship, for more information and to volunteer!
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Upcoming Youth Events
- Saturday, June 2-ALASKA Mission Trip Carwash Fundraiser
- Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Where: South parking lot here at church
- For: the entire congregation
- Donations Only
- Drinks & Snacks provided
- Youth are in their last push to make enough funds to get them to Alaska, please come out and support Youth in Missions. Any and all donations will be accepted, 16 youth still owe about $3,200 total in order to make the trip. We appreciate your support.
- Sunday, June 3-It's Promotion Sunday
- All grades will move on up! There will be one service at 10 a.m. then lunch provided for all after outside and then fun games outside. Youth will have their annual water baseball and all are invited to play. Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting a little wet.
Youth
You all should have received your June schedules in the mail. Look at them weekly to see what we have planned in Youth Programming.
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