Christian Education Information
Here is what is happening. If youâd like more info about any of these things, please contact me unless a specific person is listed, 816-665-9387.
Hey Friends!
Fall is here, and the colors are beginning to pop! The transition of summer to fall reminds me that this pandemic is also just a season. It feels like it is dragging on, but it too will eventually end. While weâre waiting itâs easy to get lost in the minutia of life and miss the big picture. Even now God is doing something great â have you taken the time be still and know it?
Iâve recently been reminded of the importance of stepping back to consider the big picture â of taking the time (ha!) to be still and listen and look. And God reminded me of the greatest two commandments: Love God, Love Others. Each day is a new opportunity to just that. So, Iâve made that my daily goal: Love God, Love Others. Each day has purpose and no matter what doesnât get done any given day, if I do this, itâs enough. What will you do today to Love God and Love Others?
Grace & Peace,
Kendi
Community Connection â NEW outdoor, in-person, gathering for all ages! Wednesday nights, 5:30-6:45PM.
5:30-6:10 Socially distanced activity or act of kindness
6:15-6:45 Intergenerational small group conversation centering on the previous Sundayâs worship scripture.
10/7 Sidewalk Chalk encouragement
10/14 Kickball Challenge
10/21 Lawn Games
10/28 Scavenger Hunt
Pre-K â 1st Graders
Donut Drive-bys with Kendi! Kendi would like to visit with you and your kiddo in your driveway for 20-30 minutes, at your convenience, sometime this month. She will bring her own chair, conversation, donuts, a story or two, and a goody bag. Signup here.
2nd - 5th Graders
Families will be provided weekly resources including an online playlist.
In-person outdoor gatherings for 2nd -5th grades begin Sunday, October 11, 6-7:15PM. This time will include a bible lesson, recreation, and connection. Kids will need to bring their own seat, water, and mask.
Youth Group (6th - 12th graders):
Sunday Night Youth (Recreation & Small Groups), outdoor in-person, 6-7:15PM
Daily posts on slfumc_youth Instagram
Annual Bonfire & Hayride @ the Stienekerâs.
Saturday, October 17, 6-9PM. Raindate: October 18.
Friends are welcome! Watch for signup information.
Other Connection opportunities:
Creative Connection Online, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7PM
Parent Wind Down online, 2nd Thursday of month, 9PM
Pub Theology meets ay 7:30PM on Wednesday evenings beginning September 9
You are invited to join in the clubhouse at Cattails Gold club, on 9 Mile east of Griswold. We enjoy libations and lively discussion covering a variety of topics. Each weekâs prompts are emailed out before Wednesday. Contact Jim Melvin to receive weekly emails or for more information.
Menâs Bible Study
Join us for a Zoom study 7:30 â 8:30 every Tuesday evening beginning Sept. 15th. We will be studying Phillip Yanceyâs, âWhatâs So Amazing About Grace?â Darren Klemens continues as our fearless leader! There is both a book and study guide available in hard-copy or via Kindle. Contact Darren to let him know you plan to participate and if you would like the hard-copy versions ordered for you.
Adult Sunday School Classes:
Sunday to Monday
The class explores 3 questions about Sundayâs scripture:
1) What does it say? 2) What does it mean? 3) What is our response?
Join us as we get into the nitty gritty of the morning scripture passage as we figure out how to apply it in our daily lives.
Seekers will meet at 8:30AM on Sunday mornings beginning September 13.
To participate via Zoom, contact class lead Cherie Trembath. 248-207-3071.
We welcome anyone to join us! For the next 8 weeks they will be studying Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom by Dominick Hernandez. A brief video will be shown at the start of each of the 4 sections of the book.
The book is available on Cokesbury or Amazon. If you search for the kindle version from Amazon, be sure to state âkindleâ at the end of the title or it will not show up in your search.
Encounters will meet at 8:30AM on Sunday mornings beginning September 13
To participate via Zoom, contact class lead Lindy Juergens.
You are invited to join us as we study Adam Hamiltonâs Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple. He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. That's one way to describe Peter. Here's another: poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears.
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The book is available on Cokesbury or Amazon. The Kindle version or audio version is also available on Amazon.