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THE DECEMBER MESSENGER
IS AVAILABLE NOW!
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ZOOM ADVENT STUDY
November 28–December 19 | 7 p.m. | Zoom
What are Wesley's "means of grace"? They're the way God works invisibly in his disciples' lives to hasten, strengthen, and confirm their faith. They're also the method we use to actively engage with God in His grace.
In the book for this year's Evening Advent Study, All the Good, we'll take a look at some of those practices and how we can rehearse them to lead more grace-filled lives.
Andy Oren is leading the study on Sunday evenings through December 19 via Zoom. You can pick up a book outside the sanctuary on Sunday mornings or in the office during the week for a suggested donation of $10. We hope to see you there!
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join us via zoom!
Meeting ID: 810 2554 3666
Passcode: 828511
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CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM (PA) PRESENTATION
Sunday, December 5
Join us this Sunday! At 9:00 and again at 10:30, Barbara Pendleton will present "Christmas in Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)" in the Wesley Room. Learn about the meaningful traditions in America's Christmas City-- and, as usual with Barbara's presentations, expect to experience some of them yourself!
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FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday, December 5 | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Families are invited to stay after church this Sunday for a family Christmas party on the 2nd floor of the Education Building. We will have pizza, cookie decorating, games, and a movie. RSVP to Mary Clow at mary.clow@lenexaumc.org.
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MEN'S GROUP
Saturday, December 11 | 8:00 a.m.
Men's Group meets on the 2 nd Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. in the Wesley Room for discussions and presentations of interest to Christian men of all ages. All men are invited to attend! The December Methodist Men’s meeting will feature a presentation by Jay Charles Soper entitled “The Millionaire, a Christmas Parable for Discussion”. If you'd like notifications about meetings or have questions, contact Erik Troy at troysinks@hotmail.com, Jay Soper at jcs@jcsoper.com, or Chuck Sheppard at shepcr@sbcglobal.net. |
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CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Saturday, December 12 | 10:30 a.m.
The Chancel Choir has now returned to the loft after a hiatus of 20 months.
We will be presenting "Follow the Star, Follow the King", a service of lessons and carols, on December 12 at the 10:30 worship service.
It has become a tradition to enjoy this mostly-music service each year on the third week of advent, the JOY Sunday.
Please plan to join us as we anticipate the birth of Christ, and rejoice in His coming.
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DECEMBER SING-A-LONG
Sunday, December 19 | 3:00 p.m. | The Sanctuary/Facebook Live
Sing a song of Christmas! Join Ms. Liesel for our second annual Christmas sing-a-long! You can join us either in person in the sanctuary or virtually at www.facebook.com/lenexaumc/live. We’ll sing favorite Christmas and holiday songs and jingle a bell or two! It will be a holly jolly time! |
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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Sunday, December 24 | 5 & 7 p.m. | The Sanctuary/Facebook Live
Celebrate the birth of our savior with us on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. with worship in the Sanctuary and on Facebook Live. The 5 p.m. service will include the Bell Choir and Children’s Choir and the 7 p.m. service will include the Bell Choir and Chancel Choir. Both services will include carols, communion, and candlelight.
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YOUR END-OF-YEAR GIVING CAN EARN THE CHURCH FREE MONEY!
Now is the time to sign up for recurring giving—and never have to remember to tithe to the church again! For every new recurring gift initiated by December 31, our giving partner, ShelbyNext Giving, will match the gift, up to $50, with a maximum match of $1,000 for LUMC. Recurring giving allows you to be faithful and consistent in your generosity, and creates an even flow of money to the church. To sign up, go to www.lenexaumc.org/online-giving, select “click here to give online” and follow the instructions. Recurring gifts can be used to support the Operating Budget, the Kitchen Remodel Project, or any mission you are passionate about. To be eligible for the matching gift, more than one installment must be set up and the first recurring gift must be transacted by December 31, 2021. Thank you for your help! |
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ADVENT OFFERING
This year’s Advent offering supports Banana Africa Gospel Church in Kenya. The church is led by Pastor Edward Koech, the brother of Rev. Ezekiel Koech. They are in need of several repairs to the Junior Church, plastic chairs for seating, a kitchen and coolers, a plastic water tank, a generator, and a church gate. These projects total approximately 500,000 Kenyan Schillings, which is about $4,500 US Dollars. Will you help us achieve this goal? There are advent offering envelopes in the pew or you may give online at lenexaumc.org/online-giving.
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The United Methodist Church is partnering with UNICEF in a global effort to end the pandemic and support the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. “Love Beyond Borders: The Interfaith Movement to End the Pandemic” is an Advance giving opportunity, which means 100% of all donations go to support the project. You may give online at lenexaumc.org/online-giving, in the offering plate on Sunday, or by mailing a check to the church office.
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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.
Masks are recommended indoors. If you plan on attending in person, we encourage you to read all our COVID safety protocols at https://lenexaumc.org/covid/.
LIVESTREAM WORSHIP
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DECEMBER 5
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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"Peace”
Galatians 5:13–26
Peace means to be in the midst of chaos and still be calm in your heart. If we aren’t at peace, is this from our choices or has our peace been stolen?
Pastor Ezekiel Koech preaching.
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HOLY COMMUNION
The congregation comes up the center aisle to receive communion. Servers will wear gloves to hand out bread and prepackaged juice cups. Those who wish to continue taking communion with the wafer in the cup instead of receiving bread are welcome to do so. After receiving the elements, you may kneel at the communion rail or return to your seat to consume the elements. Those worshiping at home can either supply their own bread and juice or pick up prepackaged elements at the church office or during Dinner’s On Us drive-thru Wednesday, December 1, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
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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 in need of jam/jelly, minute rice, laundry detergent, dish soap, bar soap, deodorant, single toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
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
10:15 AM:
Dashers: Asbury Room
10:30 AM:
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
Thursday evenings | 7–8 p.m.
All are welcome to participate in a weekly zoom Bible study led by Fiske Miles. Please select a passage that is particularly meaningful or intriguing to you to share with others during our meeting. Email Fiske for more information.
Thursday, we will wrap up our conversation about Isaiah and talk about nativity readings for our upcoming December meetings.
Here is a poem by Howard Thurman a friend shared with me recently. More about it on this webpage.
The Work of Christmas
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and the princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among brothers,
To make music in the heart.
Here is the Zoom link for our meeting:
We hope you can join us!
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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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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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