The LUMC Endowment Committee is once again offering post-secondary undergraduate scholarships to LUMC students who have not received a scholarship in the past. The deadline to apply is January 31. Pick up an application in the church office or email office@lenexaumc.org.

Sunday, January 30 | 3 p.m.

We are calling this our Spiritual Bootcamp. The focus of the Bootcamp will be to provide educational sessions on scripture, prayer, and personal spiritual examination in small groups and church wide. Our hope is that you will set your own personal goals for this time of renewal.

We will have an all church, Spiritual Bootcamp Kick-Off, on January 30. There will be dessert and coffee and we will provide additional information about our small groups. Mark the date on your calendar. You may also attend via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82351977902?pwd=bzVKeVpNQUNENEVJOEVIVFNCSkdZdz09

February 6–27 | 6 p.m.

Do you ever wonder about the purpose of prayer, the nature of prayer, or the results of a life of prayer? If so, you’re invited to join Andy Oren on Zoom in the study of Holy Living Prayer: Spiritual Practices of Building a Life of Faith by Ray Buckley on Sundays, February 6–27. As part of our Spiritual Boot Camp, this small group study will help strengthen your prayer life. Books are available outside the sanctuary. Join via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81025543666?pwd=KzdFN1FVd3p3VkJZbVZCY3MxTnYxQT09

Our next time to serve at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen is February 4. The kitchen is now open, but many churches continue to serve the lunch bags like we have done in the past year. We will plan to do this also this time. These consist of a lunch meat sandwich, chips, a protein bar, fruit, and a dessert. Since they are not allowing people to take lunches for their family, the number of lunches they would like us to provide is down to 200-250 instead of the 700-750 we have provided since COVID. If you would be able to provide 25 or maybe 50 lunches, please contact Tom Bean at (913) 231-9142 or threetnkbean@juno.com. They would also like us to provide 3 or 4 people to help serve the lunches, water, juice, and milk. If you would like to help with the serving, please let Tom know.

February 6–May 1 | Sundays | 2–3:30 p.m.

We will be teaching God and Church class at LUMC Sunday afternoons from February 6–May 1. God and Church is normally a program that helps young people grow in their faith through the Boy Scouts, but this session is open to all youth in 6^th–8^th grade. For more information and to register online, visit lenexaumc.org/godandchurch. Registration closes on January 19.

4^TH QUARTER TREASURER'S REPORT

See the latest financial news about your church. Pick up a copy on the information table at the top of the stairs by the office or email linda.stokes@lenexaumc.org, and Linda will send one to you.

We’re always needing volunteers to help with Sunday School and Youth Group! Please contact Teila Creekmore if you’re interested! We would love for you to join us!

The 2022 Altar Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board outside the office. You may also sign-up by calling or emailing the church office. You may sign up to bring flowers to commemorate a special occasion or in memory of a loved one.

9 AM:

Pathfinders: Asbury Room

Foundations: Room 119 and via Zoom

Find the class that is the best fit for you! Contact the church office for more information, including Zoom links to participate from home.

Thursday evenings | 7–8 p.m.

All are welcome to participate in a weekly zoom Bible study led by Fiske Miles. In the coming months, the chapter selections for each week in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are organized to read each of the four gospels in parallel, concluding on the Thursday before Easter Sunday.

Email Fiske Miles for more information. We hope you can join us!

DRIVE-THRU DINNER'S ON US!

Wednesdays | 5:30–6:30 p.m.

We're serving you curbside at Dinner's On Us, our weekly free meal!

Enter the lot on the northwest side of our property and we will serve you from the front of the education building. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors!

#1: pulled pork sandwich, chips, and a cookie

#2: PB & J sandwich, chips, and a cookie

Contact Wayne Dothage or Lisa Freeman to volunteer as a server/baker.