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MEN'S GROUP
Saturday, March 12 | 8 a.m.
The program for the March meeting will be led by Shiferaw Gobezie, founder of a non-profit that provides elder care in Ethiopia. He will be sharing how and why he started the program. All are welcome!
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PJs & POP-TARTS
Sunday, March 13 | 9 & 10:30 a.m.
Spring forward on your clocks—and spring out of bed to join us in Sunday School after Daylight Saving Time has begun! Wear your PJs and we'll have Pop-Tarts during both Kid's Kingdom at 9:00 and Kids Connect at 10:30.
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SPRING BREAK PLAYDATE
Tuesday, March 15 | 1:00 p.m.
Staying in town for Spring Break? Join your LUMC friends for a park play date at Scouting Park at 94th St and Haskin (near the Lenexa Community Center). Snacks will be provided!
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ST. MARY'S FOOD KITCHEN
Friday, April 1
Our next time to serve at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen is Friday, April 1. Several 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. The number of lunches they would like us to provide is 200-225. As the Covid restrictions continue to lessen, hopefully we can return to serving the hot lunch we have done for so many years at our last time to serve this year in October. If you would be able to provide 25 or maybe 50 lunches, please contact Tom Bean at 913-231-9142 or threetnkbean@juno.com.
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UMCOR RELIEF FUND FOR UKRAINE
You can support the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)’s humanitarian response in Ukraine by giving to the UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery through Advance #982450. 100% of donations go to response efforts. You may give in the offering plate or online at lenexaumc.org/give.
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PASTOR EZEKIEL OUT OF TOWN
Pastor Ezekiel is in Kenya until March 25. If you have any pastoral needs while he is out of town, contact Rev. Jan Hayen, who will be serving as the pastor on call, at jchayen@everestkc.net or (913) 832-9221. |
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SPIRITUAL BOOTCAMP
As Spiritual Bootcamp continues, we continue to grow in our personal relationships with God through renewing spiritual practices individually, in small groups, and churchwide.
Lent is here, and it's a great time to join a small group! Take a look at the Spiritual Bootcamp overview, where you'll find info on how to get started, a list of the groups you can join, and more helpful resources.
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SUNDAY EVENING ZOOM BIBLE STUDY:
THE MEANING & POWER OF THE LORD'S PRAYER
Sundays, March 6–April 10 | 6–7 p.m. | Zoom
Many of us have the Lord’s Prayer—the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to teach us how to pray—memorized. Often, we just say it by rote, and it’s lost most of its power, richness, and meaning. To help us regain the extensive power, many riches, and full meaning of the prayer, Rev. Adam Hamilton has divided the prayer into six sections. We’ll follow his lead via CD and his book, The Lord’s Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught. We will get to know the prayer, understand and appreciate the meaning, richness, and power of its words, and know what we are asking of God and ourselves.
The study began on the first Sunday in Lent and will end on Palm Sunday. We’ll be studying one section per class. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Andy at andrew.r.oren@gmail.com.
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP
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In-person worship takes place in the sanctuary at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
LIVESTREAM WORSHIP
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Missed last week's service? |
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MARCH 13
2nd Sunday In Lent
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"The Hard Thing is the Good Thing"
Exodus 18:9–20
This story of Moses and Jethro reminds us that the church is a part of the community. As a part of that community we have a responsibility to represent the stories and voices from those around us. We are to be a vessel through which the Spirit is heard, seen, and witnessed.
Paige Foster preaching.
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
Greeters & Ushers
Can you help as a greeter or usher during worship? We have several positions open. Please consider volunteering once a month if you are able to.
To volunteer to be an usher or greeter, visit our SignUpGenius page:
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Youth Volunteers
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!
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FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry is accepting all donations of non-perishable food and toiletries.
Please bring your donations to the gray bins outside of the church office.
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ALTAR FLOWERS
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.
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Everyone is welcome to join any of our classes!
9 AM:
Pathfinders: Asbury Room
Spectrum: Room 122
Foundations: Room 119 and via Zoom
10:30 AM:
Dashers: Asbury Room
YAC—Young Adult Conversations: The Underground
Find the class that is the best fit for you! Contact the church office for more information, including Zoom links to participate from home.
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ZOOM BIBLE STUDY WITH FISKE MILES
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.
This Thursday:
- Matthew – 20,21
- Mark – 10
- Luke – 15,16
- John – 12
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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!
menu options:
#1: pulled pork sandwich, chips, and a cookie
#2: PB & J sandwich, chips, and a cookie
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Connect with other members via Facebook—though we may not see each other in person as often, our LUMC community is active online and as welcoming as ever!
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read and download The Messenger,
your monthly source for LUMC news and events! >
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Have an announcement you want included in CrossLinks? Submit it by Monday at 5 p.m. to have it featured in that Wednesday's issue. |
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Lenexa United Methodist Church
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Office Hours: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Monday–Friday
Church Office Phone: (913) 888–5600
Preschool Office Phone: (913) 888–6300
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