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Asbury Sunday Worship:
9:00 & 11:00 am:
Worship in the Sanctuary
(masks strongly recommended)
10:00 am: Sunday School
11:00 am: Live-Streamed Worship
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FRI AUG 12
Asbury Blood Drive. 9 am-2 pm, Hager Hall. All healthy individuals are encouraged to donate!
SAT AUG 13
Asbury Food Drive at Hy-Vee. 10 am-4 pm, Hy-Vee, 7620 State Line Rd. (PVKS)
SUN AUG 14
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Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a Royals game at Kauffman Stadium on a warm Friday evening. (Our very own Rev. Lee Johnson was also in attendance!). My friend and I took some time to walk around the stadium, something I hadn’t done in a while. First opened in 1973 as Royals Stadium, it was unique at the time for being built as a ‘baseball only’ venue as opposed to a multi-sport arena. And nobody can deny the wonderful beauty present as you watch a game there and experience the signature fountains along the outfield.
As I was walking around, I thought quite a bit about all the hands that went into the construction, from initial lines on the paper to the scores of skilled workers putting the various pieces together. It had to move from a place of imagination to a very real brick and mortar building. Many hours and many people were involved in creating this ‘sanctuary’ to baseball. A lot of creative persons were committed to ensuring that ‘the K’ was a welcoming place for fans and families to enjoy a ball game. It’s hard to imagine the number of hours and hands involved, with each individual using their talents to create a wonderful space that has now spanned generations.
The work of ministry is a lot like that, of using all the available gifts to help facilitate and create wonderful spaces to share in God’s love. It takes many hands with a variety of talents to do the work of the church. On Sunday, we’ll be looking at a passage from Exodus where God tells Moses about bestowing giftedness onto the people to build a tabernacle, a place of worship. It is a reminder of our cooperative relationship with God and another that allows us to use our creativity (and we are all created with special gifts to share) to engage in the life of faith and share it with the world. We truly are the builders of God’s vision for the world, a world where love and grace prevail and I am excited to share that message with you on Sunday.
Peace,
Pastor Jeff
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Meet & Greet with Pastor Jeff
Pastor Jeff would like to invite our Asbury friends & families to meet him sometime during the Sunday School hour (10-11 am) for coffee and conversation.
He is looking forward to these informal gatherings (which will take place throughout the month of August) as a chance to meet many of you and to get to know you a little better!
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Asbury Blood Drive:
Friday, August 12
from 9 am to 2 pm in Hager Hall
Asbury is hosting a blood drive with the Community Blood Center on Friday, August 12 from 9-2 in Hager Hall. All healthy individuals are encouraged to donate. Check the general eligibility guidelines, and then schedule your donation to help ensure a stable blood supply in our community! Sign up today at https://donate.savealifenow.org/.
DONORS PRESENTING:
- Must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19
- May NOT donate if they have a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
- May NOT donate if they are currently on self-quarantine restrictions
- Face masks are optional for both donors and CBC staff
If you are unsure whether to donate, or if you have donated recently and you develop symptoms of COVID-19 or you test positive for COVID-19, please contact us at 877.468.6844. Thank you for your consideration, and let's help make this blood drive a success!
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The Role of Tiny Houses -
Sunday, August 14 at 10:00 am
The role of tiny houses and other services for our Veterans will be discussed during the 10:00 Sunday School hour on Sunday, August 14.
Our own Reid Samuel, Donor Relations and Data Analyst for Veterans Community Project (VCP) in Kansas City, Missouri, will be our speaker. He will be accompanied by Dylan Chevalier, one of VCP’s community case managers (also an Army vet). Everyone is invited to join us in the MSR to hear what this organization is doing to combat homelessness and what additional services they provide.
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Sympathy is extended to Dave Smiley upon the death of his wife, Peggy.
A Memorial Service will be held at Asbury on Saturday, August 27 at 11:00 am,
followed by a meal in Hager Hall. All are invited to attend.
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A VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY!!
Hey Kansas voters, the whole country has been talking about us. Kansas had one of the biggest elections on the ballot in recent history, and voters turned out!!
These numbers will change a bit over the next few days, but according to Lindsay Ford, MainStream Coalition Voter Network Coordinator, more than 47% of registered voters cast a ballot on or before the August 2 primary. The Kansas City Star reported more than 50% of Johnson County voters voted. Typically, turnout in midterm primaries is closer to 20-30%, and the Secretary of State predicted 36% voter turnout.
We voters should feel empowered about having a voice and exercising that voice on who and/or how our lives will be governed. Next election up is the general election on November 8. Information will be forthcoming as it is made available!
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Open Table Sunday School Class
The Open Table Sunday School class would like to invite anyone interested to come and join them in Room 208 at 10 am on Sunday mornings. They will cover the following topics over the next several weeks:
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August 21 - Remembering and listening to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, as we approach its 59th anniversary on August 28.
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August 28 - Beginning our new study and discussion of "The Shack" by William Paul Young, a novel revealing Godness to a suffering father.
If anyone has any questions about the Open Table class, please feel free to reach out to Cal Wiebe at hobbesnvin@gmail.com.
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Save the Date - Bids & BBQ will be September 16!
(Benefits the Asbury Children's Center)
For the first time in almost three years, our annual Bids & BBQ fundraiser for the Asbury Children's Center will be in person again! Join us on Friday, September 16 from 5-8 pm at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bids-and-bbq-2022.
If you have any further questions, or if you would like to donate new items or services for the Live Auction, which are needed as well, please contact Ann Porter, Director of the ACC, at annp@visitasbury.org or 913.677.5008. Thank you so much for your support of the Asbury Children's Center!
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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 Alive Newsletter, please contact Sharlynn Verner at sharlynnv@visitasbury.org.
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Asbury Food Pantry's "Food of the Week" -
CEREAL AND CEREAL BARS
On Sunday, August 14 and 21 we will collect cereal and cereal bars.
We just completed our first round of our new initiative, Food of the Week. Thanks to all who brought the 31 cans of hearty/chunky soup. No matter the weather, this is a favorite of our guests who are looking for an easy, nutritious meal.
The Pantry Team will be collecting food and monetary donations at Hy-Vee on State Line on Saturday, August 13. If you would like to help, please contact Rosie Sanders at roseann.sanders@gmail.com or 913-593-7177. Thank you!
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JoCo IHN Opportunities
HOST WEEK - Our host week begins on Sunday. Please pray for our guests, volunteers, and the IHN staff that this is a fulfilling time for all.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING (THU AUG 25) - This informational gathering will be held at St. Andrew Christian Church, 13890 West 127th Street, Olathe, from 6:30-8:30 pm. There is no need to register in advance. This is also a good opportunity for re-training.
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Santa Fe Trail Elementary - Balls, Balls, Balls!
Make recess fun for Santa Fe Trail's kids! On Sunday, August 21 and 28, we hope that you will help us fill the big blue barrel in the Welcome Center with rubber balls, junior footballs, mid-size basketballs, soccer balls and any other balls appropriate for the playground. Thank you for your help!
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- Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
- Text the word 'Give' to 913-774-6060
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Online through Easy Tithe (click here)
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and 0.5% of your purchase price
will be donated back to Asbury!
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Last Week for Intergenerational Sunday School!
(Meeting in Hager Hall this week)
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We're extending intergenerational Sunday school for one more week!
Join our Director of Family Ministries, Heather Jackson, and Rev. Daekyung in Hager Hall this Sunday for our Intergenerational Sunday School. This is an opportunity for all ages to learn from each other and grow together. All young families, children, youth, and adults are welcome.
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Blessing of the Backpacks – Sunday, August 21
Join us at the service of your choosing on Sunday, August 21 for the blessing of the backpacks! Youth are encouraged to bring their backpacks to be blessed and to receive a special gift. We’ll pray for the school year too!
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Fall Kickoff – Sunday, September 18 from 4-6 pm
Join us for a fun time in the Asbury parking lot celebrating the start to another great year in Family Ministry together! There will be games and goodies for the whole family. Save the Date and stay tuned for more details.
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Mission Morning: Saturday, October 15
from 9 am - 12 pm
Come and serve as a family with other families and Asbury members at a local community garden and orchard. Discover how much good we can do in the world together! Save the date and follow the Facebook event for more details at https://fb.me/e/20wNuPHY2. All ages are welcome!
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As we head into fall, be sure to stay up to date on all things Children's Ministry
by following our Facebook page:
to be added to the children's ministry email list.
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Youth Group: Youth Family Trivia Night Returns!
This Sunday, August 14 at 6 pm
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Join us for our next Youth Family Trivia Night! This night of fun is Sunday, August 14 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
You can play as a family or we can mix it up in breakout groups. Youth do not need to convince their family to join the fun in order to participate. Do you have a child in college? Invite them to join the family fun!!
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Kansas City Current Game –
Sunday, August 28 @ 6:00 pm
What better way to celebrate the start of a new year in youth than a night at Children's Mercy Park to watch the KC Current take on NC Courage on Inspiring Women Night!
We have space on the buses for 28 youth (6th-12th grade). We'll leave the church around 5:00 pm. Please RSVP ASAP to heatherj@visitasbury.org so we can get tickets reserved and transportation arranged.
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Stay up to date on all things youth on our Facebook page!
to be added to the youth ministry email list.
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