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December 7 & 8
"Walking in the Light of the Lord"
Isaiah 2:2-5
Rev. Gayla Rapp
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Dear Asbury Friends,
On the second Saturday / Sunday in Advent we will light the candle of peace. We will hear about a vision of peace in the second chapter of Isaiah where instruments made to cause destruction become tools used to grow food. The pursuit of peace in God's kingdom requires not only the end of violence but also calls us to feed and help people in need.
I want to say a special word of thanks for Asbury's generous response to our Christmas gift requests for Della Lamb and HUGS (hats, undewear, gloves, and socks). The items you all have brought will enable Kansas City families in need to have a warm and merry Christmas. It is inspiring to see Asbury's generosity whenever we ask for help. Thank you for your kind and generous response.
I am blessed to serve with people who "practice what they preach..."
Blessings,
Rev. Gayla Rapp,
Senior Pastor
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Loss can make the Christmas Season feel different - whether it be the loss of a loved one, friend, a job, even an expectation. If this is you, please consider attending the Blue Christmas Service of Memory and Hope on Sunday, December 15 at 3 pm in the Asbury Chapel. This service is sponsored by Asbury's Stephen Ministers. A time of conversation and refreshments in the Parlor will follow the service.
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One Holy Night in Bethlehem Music Program with the Asbury Chancel Choir |
Sunday, December 15 at 9 am and 11 am
Please join us next Sunday during the 9 am and 11 am worship hour for a very special Christmas music program featuring our very own Asbury Chancel Choir and special guest Doug Talley on woodwinds. This program, called "One Holy Night in Bethlehem," is a celebration of the birth of Christ through words and song. All are welcome!
Blue Christmas Service | Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 pm in the Asbury Chapel
 Loss can make the Christmas Season feel different-whether it be the loss of a loved one, friend, a job, even an expectation. If this is you, please consider attending the
Blue Christmas Service of Memory and Hope
on Sunday, December 15 at 3 pm in the Asbury Chapel. This service is sponsored by Asbury's Stephen Ministers. A time of conversation and refreshments in the Parlor will follow the service.
 Men's Breakfast | 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 7:30 am
The Men's Breakfast will now be the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 7:30 am. We're still meeting at McDonald's at 77th and Metcalf. We try to solve the world's problems in an hour or so. Join us on December 14! If you have any questions, please contact Roger Peck at 816.853.8125 or email him at
roger.peck@outlook.com.
Chrismons | Benefits the Youth Mission Trip | Sign Up in the Welcome Center
Our Asbury Tree of Blessing holds "chrismon" ornaments in honor, memory, or celebration of our loved ones. You can purchase these ornaments in the Welcome Center. All proceeds go towards the Youth Mission Trip.
Nursery Shower | December 1 through December 22
 As we enter the season of Advent and remember the anticipation, joy, and excitement of the nativity story, we also remember the anticipation, joy, and excitement of the several new little ones in our congregation. I invite you to celebrate this joy as the magi did: by bringing gifts! We're having a nursery shower December 1-22! There are three ways to give: 1) Amazon gift cards, 2) cash/check, or 3) order from our Amazon wish list at
http://a.co/hFe6pvq. Let's make it a very merry Christmas for our nursery children and families!
Memorial Ga
rden 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. Recent donations to the garden are from Linda Stinnett in memory of her husband, Dan, and from Marchea Jennings in memory of her mother, Marilyn Ward.
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Church Calendar logo for upcoming Asbury events! Do you have an event you would like to be listed on the calendar? Please call the church office or email Phyllis Williams at
phyllisw@visitasbury.org. For inclusions in the e-Alive or weekly bulletins, please contact Sharlynn Verner at
sharlynnv@visitasbury.org.
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As we enter the season of Advent and remember the anticipation, joy, and excitement of the nativity story, we also remember the anticipation, joy, and excitement of the several new little ones in our congregation. I invite you to celebrate this joy as the magi did: by bringing gifts! We're having a nursery shower December 1 - December 22! There are three ways to give: 1) Amazon gift cards, 2) cash/check, or 3) order from our Amazon wish list at http://a.co/hFe6pvq. Let's make it a very merry Christmas for our nursery children and families!
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 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: Joseph's Story (Matthew 1:18-24)
o Next week: Jesus is Coming (Luke 2:1-5)
It's Coming and You're Invited!!
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Youth (6th-12th grade)
There are five spots still available on the High School Mission Trip to Chicago from May 31-June 5. All current 8th-12th grade students are invited to register. Invite your friends! Contact Heather at heatherj@visitasbury.org for more information. Deadline to register is Thursday, January 23, 2020.
 Registration for the Middle School Mission Trip to Omaha/Nebraska from June 14-18 is open. All current 5th-7th grade students are invited to register. Invite your friends! Contact Heather at heatherj@visitasbury.org for more information.
Youth Activities
o Sunday, December 8:
4 pm - Youth Caroling
6 pm - Youth Christmas Party
o Sunday, December 15, 22, & 29: NO YOUTH GROUP
Youth Sunday School - Sundays @ 10 am
*Combined Middle School and High School Sunday School - Led by Lori Wilkerson and Pam Ottaway - in the Youth Lounge until January*
Family Ministries Save the Date
o Sunday, December 22 @ 10 am: Christmas Pageant in Hager Hall
o Tuesday, December 24:
12 pm - Christmas Eve Service
4 pm - Paper Bag Pageant
7 pm - Christmas Eve Service
If you are not receiving the children's ministry or youth ministry emails and would like to, please email heatherj@visitasbury.org to get on the list.
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SHOPPING ON AMAZON?
2. Search "Asbury Methodist Church"
3. Select the Prairie Village location...and SHOP!
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