CrossLinks—June 15

HAPPY

Father's

Day!

new & upcoming at LUMC!

LAST DAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE MESSENGER!

Today is the last day to submit articles and announcements for the July issue of the Messenger. Please send your contributions to Lauren.Lanigan@lenexaumc.org ASAP!

YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT

Thursday, June 16 | 8 p.m.

Youth going into 6^th–12^th grade are invited to a movie night at LUMC tomorrow as part of our June youth summer kickoff! The event has been moved indoors due to the heat.

We will meet in the Loft at 8 p.m. to watch Sandlot. Pick your youth up from the church at 10 p.m.

RSVP now!

VBS TEACHER SNACKS

We love to show our VBS volunteers how much we appreciate them with some yummy snacks. If you would like to donate teacher snacks, bring them to the church kitchen next week during VBS (June 20–24). The teachers love fruit, cookies, chips, dips, etc.

4^th OF JULY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The tradition continues!

Lenexa’s oldest July 4^th Pancake Breakfast is back.

Invite your family and friends to join us for pancakes and sausage after participating in the Freedom Run and/or before enjoying the Lenexa Community Days Parade. Pancakes will be served from 7–9:30 a.m. A balloon artist will be making balloons for kids starting at 8 a.m.

Pancakes are $5 per person or $20 per family. Park in LUMC's lot for $5 and get $5 off pancakes.

We could also use more volunteers to help. If you are available, please contact Mary Clow at Mary.Clow@lenexaumc.org.

worship inside, outside, or online!

You can also watch previous services on our website! >

this Sunday's worship

JUNE 19

Father's Day/2^nd Sunday after Pentecost

“The Faith of the Waiting Father”

Luke15:11–31

We honor fathers and by faith trust that we'll be all that we can be with the strength of Christ. We not only look at the Prodigal son's return, but also the faith of the waiting father. Communion at 9.

Rev. Ezekiel Koech preaching.

ongoing events & announcements

YOUTH GROUP DINNER

We are bringing back dinner during Sunday evening youth group and we need your help! Sign up to provide dinner for 10–15 people. Food ideas include lasagna, sandwich trays, taco bar, pizza, Crockpot meals, etc.

LAWN MOWING

Help us keep the church lawn looking nice this summer by volunteering to mow. Sign up here or contact the church office.

FOOD PANTRY

The Johnson County 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.

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.

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 to-go meal service!

Enter the lot on the northwest side of the property and we'll serve you out front of the main building. Once you get your dinner, you're welcome to bring it into Schneeberger Hall to eat with your LUMC friends. 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

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

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.