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News From
June 13, 2018
For the good of the city
... Jeremiah 29:7
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Coming Up Soon:
- Wednesday, June 13
- 12:15 p.m. Midweek Meditation, Chapel
- 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice, Chapel
- 5:15 p.m. Phase 2 Yoga, Rm 212
- 7:00 p.m. Venture Crew Meeting, Rm L37
- Thursday, June 14
- 1:30 p.m. Shepherd's Center Line Dancing, Fellowship Hall
- 3:00 p.m. Emmaus Group, Rm 106
- Friday, June 15
- 5:30 p.m. Friday Night Movie: "The Incredibles," Fellowship Hall
- Sunday, June 17
- 8:15 a.m. Arise Worship Service, Chapel
- 9:00 a.m. Coffee Connection, Celebration Room
- 9:30 a.m.
- 9-3-0 Worship Service, Chapel
- Foundations Class, Rm 105
- Twentysomething Class, Rm 104
- 10:30 a.m. Coffee Connection, Celebration Room
- 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
- 6:00 p.m. Phase 2 Pickleball, Hughes Court
- Monday, June 18
- 5:00 p.m. Leadership Council Meeting, Rm 105
- Tuesday, June 19
- 7:00 a.m. Church Grounds Clean Up
- 9:00 a.m. Quilting Group, Rm L35
- 12:00 p.m. Staff and Leadership book study, Rm 105
- 6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Meeting, Rm 105
- Wednesday, June 20
- 11:30 a.m. Nickel-A-Cup, McFarland's Restaurant
- 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. VBS Volunteer Training, Rm 105
- 7:00 p.m. Guatemala 2019 Mission Trip Meeting, Celebration Room
- Thursday, June 21
- 10:00 a.m. Joshua Book Study, Hearth Room
- 11:30 a.m. Nickel-A-Cup, McFarland's Restaurant
- 3:00 p.m. Emmaus Group, Rm 106
- Friday, June 22
- 5:30 p.m. Friday Night Movie: The Little Mermaid, Fellowship Hall
- Saturday, June 23
- 9:30 a.m. VBS Decorating, Fellowship Hall
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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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| 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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 #Adulting CONNECT Night
Do you ever use the term #adulting to describe your everyday triumphs, "grown up" decisions, or the surprisingly sensible way you chose to celebrate your latest birthday? Those who are too old for youth group, but too young Phase 2, will fit right in with #Adulting at Topeka First UMC!
We regularly hold events to CONNECT, GROW, and SERVE together. This month, Justin and Leslie Gordon invite you to their home (7711 SW Bingham St) for an #Adulting backyard potluck dinner on
Sunday, June 24 at 6 p.m.
Bring a salad, dessert, or side dish to share. This is an adults-only event, so please make your own childcare arrangements as necessary. Call Leslie and Justin with any questions: 785-478-1999
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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:
- July 1 - VBS & Independence Day Celebration
- 10 a.m. Combined Worship in Sanctuary
- 11 a.m. Hot Dogs & Outside Activities
- August 5 - Ice Cream Party 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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 Seeking Bell Choir Director
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In Worship This Week:
Message:
At the Movies: Incredible!!!
Rev. Mike Chamberlain, guest preacher
Scripture:
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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:
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Twentysomething Summer Study: Moses
We invite young adults home from college to those in their late 20s to join the Twentysomething class each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in Rm 104. This summer, they will retrace the life of Moses with the book study, "Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet" by Adam Hamilton. Hannah Naeger facilitates the class.
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 Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle
"Just pray about it." "God's got this." Although these phrases are heartfelt words of encouragement, sometimes when you're really worried and stressed, they just sound like clichés. We long for something more. We want to know how to have a bold and courageous faith. In this 6-week study, you'll learn how to fight in faith as you internalize God's promises, draw strength from God's faithfulness, act in obedience to God's commands, and believe what our limitless God can do. There is an interactive workbook that participants are asked to engage with on a daily basis as we prepare for our gathering each week. Linda Oborny and Marge Whelpley will facilitate the class. The class will meet on June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2 in the Hearth Room, 10-11:15 a.m. These dates were intentionally chosen hoping that teachers who are off for the summer could attend. Please sign up on the Church Connection portal. Participant book is $10.
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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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 Thank You, Backpack Volunteers
As part of our service to State Street, our church has delivered sacks of food for the backpacks of children that need help for the weekends. We would like to thank the faithful deliverers for the whole year: Dan Byl, Stan Teeter, and Chet Darby. Helping to hand out the sacks were: Dorothy Illif, Shirley Johannsen, Kay Stephens and Jody Teeter. The sacks are provided by Topeka North Outreach and many of our members help once a month in filling the sacks. Thanks to all who have contributed to Topeka North Outreach.
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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." They hope to build a mountain of jeans in the Celebration Room to help Doorstep meet their clothing needs, and you can help them!
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 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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Our church nursery is a thriving place! |
Nursery Staff or Volunteers Needed
The church nursery is a fun and thriving place. If you love to hold babies or play with toddlers, keep reading! If you know someone who is good with kids and would like a part time job, forward this information! Our church Nursery would like to add one to two new people to our current staff and volunteers. We are hiring for 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Sunday. To be hired as nursery staff, they must be at least 16 years old and have experience working with children.
Nursery volunteers can be age 15-115! Contact Allison Brewer, Director of Children's Discipleship, for more information. There are occasional sitting opportunities available throughout the year, too.
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 Sponsor a Family for Summer Adventures at Topeka First UMC
Children's Discipleship activities are a wonderful way to introduce others to the love of God! We are opening our church to children and families from our community for Children's Discipleship Summer Adventures. Would you help a new family encounter Jesus by sponsoring t-shirts and meals? Thirty dollars will cover an entire family! Or, see Allison if you would like to help with deferring the cost of meals or t-shirts for an entire weekend. Thank you for helping make this a great experience!
Invite your friends and neighbors to our Summer Adventures on these dates:
- 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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Summer Sundays for Children
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. Families may pick up worship bulletins and activities at the entrances to the Chapel and Sanctuary.
During worship, children may go with volunteers to a short time of age-appropriate lessons in the Celebration Room. This Summer Worship Readiness class is available for children age 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.
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Upcoming Youth Events
- Sunday, June 17
- 8:50 a.m. Youth needed for our Father's Day Service Project. Meet in Celebration Room
- 9:30 a.m. Youth attend worship together
- 10:20 a.m. Youth needed for our Father's Day Service Project. Come to the Celebration Room after communion.
- 11:50 a.m. Youth needed for our Father's Day Service Project. Meet in Narthex at the back of the Sanctuary
Save the Date
Sunday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m., Youth 7th-12th meet in the Fellowship Hall kitchen for a special speaker and event. Wear clothes you don't mind getting a little paint on. You don't want to miss this!
Youth and Phase 2 Toured Helping Hands Humane Society
Youth enjoyed an outing with Phase 2 to the Helping Hands Humane Society--this picture (at left) tells it all. Thank you to Phase 2 for treating us to pizza after.
Alaska Mission Trip Update:
We are officially three weeks away from the Alaska Mission Trip. Our meeting on Sunday helped to answer some questions and calm some nerves of those attending. We have had some donations come in recently that have been a huge blessing to get us closer to our financial goals to make this trip happen. Thank you all for your continued support of youth in missions. Some new statistics on youth programming show that 70% of participation in youth ministry is in mission trips.
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