Message:
Creator
Rev. Jeff Clinger
Scripture:
Genesis 1:1-5 and 1 John 4:7-8
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Did you miss last weeks service? Is there someone you've been meaning to share the message with? Do you want to rewatch one of your favorite sermons? Then visit our
Live Stream page here to catch up on anything you've missed, share our church with others or review meaningful messages.
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Animal Blessing at Iliff Commons
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The 1st-6th graders lesson during Wednesday Night Downtown last week was about the creation story and our responsibility to care for God’s creation. That fits well with the animal blessing at Iliff Commons on Saturday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m. Bring your (leashed) dog, cat (in a carrier), turtle (in a box)…or any other pet, and experience the beauty of God’s creation. Pastor Jeff has the gift of making any occasion meaningful so ask some friends to come, too. This will also be an opportunity to invite friends to our church the following day. Even if you have no animal companion come enjoy a walk on the trails of Iliff Commons and a special moment of fellowship.
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Join us tonight as week seek to connect, grow and serve at Wednesday Nights Downtown. We gather together starting at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy a time of fellowship and food followed by classes and activities for all age levels. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and free for children and youth. Tonights dinner is pizza. Classes and age appropriate activities kick of at 6:00 p.m.
Join us at Wednesday Nights Downtown and be sure to invite your friends, families and neighbors! To learn more about Wednesday Nights Downtown and our class offerings click
here.
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Looking for a quiet and safe space to escape from the craziness of the week? Midweek meditation is 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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We are excited for this weekends Church Golf Tournament hosted by Phase 2. Even if you aren't a golfer please join us at Wellers Sports Bar (Independence Ave. and North Topeka Blvd.) for fellowship and food at 4:30 this Sunday, September 30. The golfers participating in the church golf tournament will meet there when they are finished with their round and awards will be presented. If you have any questions please contact the church office.
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We know that Halloween can be tough. Where do we go, how late do we stay out, how do we cram dinner in and how do we know that our kids will have a safe but fun night? We have the answer at Topeka First UMC. Join us on October 31 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for our Family Halloween Party. We will have a free dinner from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and follow it up with a costume parade so everyone can show off their halloween best! We will also have treats, crafts and games for all ages. We have made sure that our meals and treats are allergy-safe and toddler friendly. Join us for a great night on October 31!
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Be Sure to Join Wednesday Nights Downtown and Sunday School
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Our start to the school year has been great. In our first two weeks we have had over 60 kids engaged in our Sunday morning classes and Wednesday Nights Downtown activities. But there is always room for more! If you have kiddos between preschool and 6th grade we would love to have them engage in our various Children's Discipleship programs!
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Fall Youth Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. 7th and 8th graders are in the middle school room 103 and high schoolers will be in the youth room 102.
- September 26
- 5:30 p.m. Dinner in Fellowship Hall
- 6:00 p.m. Youth will be filling college care packages in the youth room. If youth can't make it for dinner don't worry. Pizza will be available in the youth room at 6:00 p.m. as well.
- September 23
- 9:30 a.m. Youth will worship together in Klasse Chapel.
A special thank you to the adult helpers at Wednesday Nights Downtown and our Sunday events: Bruce Woner, Pat Reeder, Dori Murphy, Mark Smith and Sandra Rak.
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Upper Room Disciplines Available
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The 2019 Upper Room Disciplines have arrived. Large print is $13.50 and regular print is $11.00. The Disciplines (Book of Daily Devotions) offers a devotion which includes a selected Bible reading and closing prayer for each day. You may pick up a copy at the front desk.
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Adulting Potluck Dinner and Concert
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On Sunday, October 7 at 5 p.m. Jayna and Justin McFarland would like to invite the #Adulting group (roughly, adults in their 20s through 40s) for a potluck dinner and back yard concert (or inside, if weather does not permit outdoor fellowship). Smoked pulled pork and brisket will be provided; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will gather at the McFarland home (3247 SW Briarwood Dr. in Topeka) at 5:00 p.m. to eat by 5:30 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., we will circle the lawn chairs to enjoy our musical guest, Fox and Wills.
Greg Fox and Ryan Wills are local singer/songwriters who will share some of their favorite original numbers. Learn more about them and sample their music at foxandwills.com. They will have CDs available for purchase.
We should have ample seating, but throw a lawn chair in the car just in case. This is an adults-only event, so please plan your own childcare as needed. Please
register on the Church Connection Portal so we can make the best preparations for our guests.
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Join us for "After Hours" at the Pennant at 5:15 p.m. on October the 22. Also mark you calendar for a Cookout and Hayrack Ride at the Barkers on October 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Help with the Family Halloween Party
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Help provide a safe and fun Halloween party for families in Topeka scheduled for October 31st, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. We need donations of Halloween stickers and small Halloween toys and we are collecting nut-free candies like Skittles and starburst and healthier treats like individually packaged Annie's bunnies, goldfish, cheerios or pretzels. Please, drop off donations to Allison Brewer by October 17th.
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Gifts and Talents Surveys
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The gifts and talents survey is to be available for completion the last four Sundays of September. All members of the Topeka First UMC congregation are encouraged to complete a form and place it in the plastic box in the Celebration Room. This information is essential in helping to plan and staff for our various goals as a congregation. Whether missional or central to the core functions of the congregation involving all church activities from help with worship service to service within the congregation, service related to downtown engagement, or service in the wider community we have ways for you to share your gifts and talents and want to help you use them. Please give prayerful consideration to completion of the survey. The survey is also available to fill out
online here.
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The missions collection focus for September is for the Doorstep Christmas Store. This has historically been Christmas in July for Doorstep but logistically it has been moved to September for Topeka First UMC. This move makes it easier and more practical for Doorstep to serve the community. Please see information about their needs and recommendations on the missions bulletin board and the bulletin insert.
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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:
Zion-Robinson-Bellevue
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Thursday, September 27
- 1:30 p.m. Shepherd's Center Line Dancing, Fellowship Hall
- 6:00 p.m. Rhapsody Ringers Rehearsal, Room L17
- 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Room L18
Sunday, September 28
- 8:15 a.m. Arise Worship Service
- 9:30 a.m. 9-3-0 Worship Service
- 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
Monday, October 1
- 12:00 p.m. Alanon Group, Hearth Room
- 5:15 Worship Task Force, Room 105
Tuesday, October 2
- 9:00 a.m. Quilting Group, Room L35
- 6:00 p.m. Joshua Book Study, Hearth Room
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Wednesday, October 3
- 12:00 p.m. Hannah UMW, Room 105
- 12:15 p.m. Mid-Week Meditation, Klasse Chapel
- 1:00 p.m. Naomi Ruth UMW Circle, Hearth Room
- 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice, Klasse Chapel
- 5:15 p.m. Phase 2 Yoga, Room 212
- 5:15 Board of Trustees, Hearth Room
- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights Downtown Dinner, Fellowship Hall
- 6:00 p.m. Wednesday nights Downtown Classes
- 7:15 p.m. Lay Leadership Meeting, Room 105
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Topeka First United Methodist Church | 785-233-8100 | 600 SW Topeka Blvd www.forthegoodofthecity.org
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