Dear Asbury Friends,
 
On Sunday, October 27 at noon, could you help us fix dinner for 10,152 people?  Seriously!  We are going to participate in an inter-generational event that will help feed hungry people around the world.  Here are some things you need to know...
  • 12:00 to 12:30 - In Hager Hall, we will serve lunch to people participating in this event.  A free will offering to pay for lunch will be received.
  • At 12:30, we will hear instructions from the Rise Against Hunger staff.
  • By the way, everything will already be set up because our amazing Asbury youth are going to get things ready for us that morning!
  • There will be a nursery provided for our little ones.
  • After packaging food for 2 hours, we will have prepared 10,152 meals.
Please help us make this event successful by calling or emailing the church office (913.432.5573 or [email protected]) to let us know you will be participating. 
 
Blessings,
Rev. Gayla Rapp,
Senior Pastor
Asbury Fall Day of Caring
Saturday, October 12, 2019
 
Come join the Asbury Mission Team on Saturday morning, October 12, for a "Fall Day of Caring!"  We will be doing some behind the scenes work at two organizations dedicated to helping the homeless of Kansas City.  All times include travel to and from the Asbury parking lot.

Uplift - 1516 Prospect, KCMO - 8:15 am to 12:30 pm - Sort donations, fold clothes, and stock shelves.
 
ScrapsKC - 3269 Roanoke, KCMO - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm - Prepare the store for its first ever fundraiser.  This will include moving supplies, sweeping, and tidying up the store.
 
Sign up online using this link ---> CLICK HERE <--- or contact Dan Clevenger at 785.640.8823 to sign up or for more information.  Hope you can join us for these great opportunities for helping those less fortunate!
A Note from Rev. Hollie Tapley, Disaster Response Coordinator  
for the Great Plains United Methodist Conference 

United Methodist Volunteers in Mission 
 
Cold weather is upon us -- and in light of that, there is still work to be done in Nebraska!  The saying is true -- the Methodists are the first in and the last out, and the Fremont LTRC is in dire need of our assistance.  There are many mobile homes that need insulation and skirting installed before the weather turns cold.  They have asked us to come work from October 28 - November 2.  That is to begin work on that Monday, not later on during that week.  We need volunteers who can work every day that week, even if you can only come for a couple of days!
 
Housing -- if you prefer a hotel, you better book now, as with only 5 hotels in Fremont, they fill up quick.  The Fremont LTRC is also willing to secure housing and some meals while we are there.
 
Fremont is working on their end to get this week's plans together.  What I need is to hear from each of you on who will be serving that week!
 
Responding together,
Rev. Hollie Tapley
Disaster Response Coordinator
Great Plains United Methodist Conference
1207 SW Executive Drive
Topeka, KS 66615
Phone:  785.414.4227
Facebook:  Great Plains Disaster Response 

Click Here to Read the Latest Edition of Great Plains UMCNext News! ---> LINK <---

Men's Fellowship Group | Beginning Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 am
Guys, come out for breakfast and fellowship, beginning Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 am.  We'll be meeting at the McDonald's on 77th and Metcalf.  Come when you can, leave when you have to.  We'll try and meet every week, but understand if you have other commitments.  No need to RSVP.  If you have any questions, contact Roger Peck at [email protected] or 816.853.8125.  
 
Asbury Fall Day of Caring | Saturday, October 12
Come join the Asbury Mission Team on Saturday morning, October 12, for a "Fall Day of Caring!"  We will be doing some behind the scenes work at two organizations dedicated to helping the homeless of Kansas City.  All times listed on the link include travel to and from the Asbury parking lot.  You can read more about what we'll be doing and also sign up online using this link ---> CLICK HERE <--- or contact Dan Clevenger at 785.640.8823 to sign up or for more information.  Hope you can join us for these great opportunities for helping those less fortunate!
 
Time to Go NUTS Again | Pre-Ordering Begins October 13 
Holiday baking is coming soon and so is the Annual Gourmet Nut Sale.  Starting October 13, pre-order forms will be available in the Welcome Center wire display racks and orders are due Monday, October 28.  Please place completed forms and a check for payment to Asbury UMW in the box at Asbury's front desk.  For best selection, please order by October 28!  Not all items will be available at the Sunday and Soup Fest sales.  This sale is sponsored by Asbury UMW to support our missions.
 
Trick or Trash | Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 am
Help clean up the Asbury grounds as we get ready for fall and winter!  We'll be gathering at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 26 in the MSR lobby for donuts and coffee, and then we'll get directions on what we'll be doing for the morning.  This is a rain or shine event!  Bring trash bags, gloves, and your favorite outdoor cleanup tools.  Good, CLEAN work for the whole family!  If you have any questions, please contact David Blood at 913.548.3644. 
 
WE NEED YOU!!  Volunteers are needed for the 36th Annual Soup Fest
on Thursday, November 7!
Join with your friends to volunteer for Asbury UMW's 36th Annual Soup Fest on Thursday, November 7.  A variety of options are available to help from 9 am - 8 pm in the Kitchen and Dining Room.  There are also opportunities available to help with event preparations on Wednesday, November 6 from 9 am to noon.  All are encouraged to volunteer.  Sign up online here --> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054dacad28aa8-36th or you can also sign up in the Welcome Center on October 20, 27, and November 3.  Alternatively, you may contact Libby Schoeni at [email protected] or 913.649.5994 if you have any questions or if you would like to help!   
 
Soup Fest is Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars and get your appetites ready! You will not want to miss Asbury Women's 36th Annual Soup Fest on Thursday, November 7. Lunch, 11am-1pm, and dinner, 5pm-7pm, will be served in Hager Hall. Meals include a bowl of delicious soup, salad, bread, beverage, and a dessert. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $6 for children (4-11), and children 3 & under are free-there will also be a Family Ticket available for $30 (maximum of 2 adults). Gourmet nuts will also be for sale. Proceeds from this event benefit global and national United Methodist missions as well as many local missions with which Asbury has direct involvement. Tickets will be available for purchase October 20, 27, and November 3 in the Welcome Center, and at the door on November 7.
 
Memorial Garden News
The upkeep for the garden still needs helpers as well as donations of $25 given in celebration of or memory of your loved ones. While many donations are given monthly, donations can be made in any amount or increment. You can sign up on the poster near the Memorial Garden entrance. To learn more about giving or volunteering, contact Kathie White at 913.362.5827 or email [email protected].  Recent donations to the garden are from Kathy Rogers in memory of her husband, Bob, Ann Ford in memory of her husband, Don, and Marchea Jennings in memory of her mother. 
Children's Ministry
WOW! Choir
WOW! Choir, Asbury's children's choir for K-5th grade, rehearses every Sunday during the school year from 9:30-10:00 am in the children's Sunday school wing (3rd floor east).  During that time, your singer will participate in vocal warm-ups, learn a variety of performance and rehearsal songs, and participate in various movement and music theory activities.  It's like a free private group lesson every week!  See you Sunday! 
 
Children's Sunday School - Sundays @ 10 am 
Toddler Tales 10-10:30 am in the Nursery  
All three year-olds and non Pre-K four year-olds are invited to join Ms. Gloria at 10 am for a fun, hands-on lesson on a kid-friendly Bible story! 
   
Elementary in the Children's Wing
All Pre-K through 5th grade students are invited to the children's wing (3rd floor east) to learn about "Loving God and Loving Neighbor."  We'll sing and dance, watch a video, play games, and more!
o  This week:  The Exodus (Exodus 13:17-14:31; 15:1-21)
o  Next week:  The Community in the Wilderness (Exodus 15:22-17:7)     
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Sunday School (6th-12th grade) - Sundays @ 10 am
 
CORE - Middle School Sunday School (6th-8th grade) - led by Pam Ottaway in Room 353
Designed to help teens gain a greater understanding of their incredible value, worth, and potential.  We hope they come to realize how special they are as individuals and that God created them with a purpose.  This week, we'll discuss the external influences that can affect teens' views of themselves. 
 
High School Sunday School (9th-12th grade) - led by Lori Wilkerson in the Youth Lounge
Taking a cue from Mark Batterson's book The Grave Robber, we will be looking at the seven miracles in the book of John.  Youth will discover how "Our impossible situations are God's greatest opportunity to reveal God's glory.  There are miracles all around us all the time, but you won't see them if you don't know how to look for them."
 
Youth Activities
o  Thursday, October 10 @ 6 pm - Throwback Thursday:  The Sandlot  
o  Sunday, October 13 @ 6 pm - Youth Group
o  Sunday, October 20 @ 6 pm - Youth Group
o  Saturday, October 26 @ 6 pm - Sunday, October 27 @ 7 pm:  Youth Lock-In 
 

Calling all current 8th-12th grade students!  Registration for the 2020 Mission Trip to Chicago is currently open!  Invite your friends!  Please contact Heather ([email protected]) to register or for more information concerning this trip.
 
Information about a middle school (current 5th-7th grade students) mission trip is coming soon!
 
 
Family Ministries Save the Date 
o  Saturday, October 12 - Fall Day of Caring - RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d49a9a62aa57-dayofcaring 
o  Sunday, October 27 from 4-6 pm:  Trunk-or-Treat - RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/440199179916635/  
 
 



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