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ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, March 2
Join us this evening to begin the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday worship will be held in the Sanctuary and on Facebook Live at 7 p.m. Drive-through imposition of ashes will also be available during Dinner's On Us from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
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YOUTH ONLINE AUCTION
February 27–March 6
Sunday, March 6 is the final day of our youth fundraiser! Be sure to keep getting those bids in, as the online auction will close at 5 p.m. on the 6th. Click the button below to view items.
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YOUTH CHILI FUNDRAISER
Sunday, March 6 | 11:30 a.m.
We'll also be serving chili to go on March 6 after the 10:30 a.m. service and are asking for a $5 donation. All proceeds from both the auction and chili donations go to support our mission trips, retreats, and more. Happy bidding, and thank you for supporting our ministry!
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MARCH MESSENGER
The March issue of The Messenger is available now!
Pick up a copy at church—
or read or download it online.
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HEAVENLY HALF HOUR RETURNS!
Sundays, starting March 6 | 10–10:30 a.m. | Schneeberger Hall
Heavenly Half Hour is finally returning after a long absence! We will resume HHH this Sunday between the 9 and 10:30 services. We've made a few changes to accommodate COVID protocols. All food must be individually wrapped. For example, if you bring homemade cookies, they must be packaged in ziplocked bags. Same for fresh fruit and loose candy. We recommend purchasing prepackaged treats from the store such as Rice Krispy Treats, Goldfish, etc. There should be nothing in common bowls or plates. If a class does cake, it should be precut and plated with a fork on the plate. This may be a little more work, but it will be great to have HHH back! Thank you to the adult Sunday school classes for providing the snacks and to Jan Hayen and his crew for making the coffee every Sunday. If you are not in an adult class but would like to provide treats on occasion, contact the church office.
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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 will be in Kenya from March 3–25. 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 approaching, and it's still 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 AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY:
"EXPERIENCING GOD" WITH PASTOR EZEKIEL
Sundays | 4 p.m.
What is God’s will for our lives? Pastor Ezekiel is leading a study on finding the answer to that question. Our resource guide is the bible study Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God, written by Henry and Richard Blackaby, which examines experiencing God from the Old and New Testament scriptures.
With the book as a background, we will explore our personal beliefs and what we can do to grow closer to God and live a more God-centered life. Join us as we explore our faith and work together to increase our understanding of God’s will. Books are available outside the sanctuary.
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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 will begin on the first Sunday in Lent and end on Palm Sunday. We’ll be studying one section per class. The books for the study are available outside the sanctuary for a suggested, but not required, donation of $14. The book is recommended, but not necessary, to participate in this study. If you can’t or don’t want to come to the church to pick up a book, contact Andy Oren at andrew.r.oren@gmail.com, and we’ll get a copy of the book to you as soon as possible. There is also a signup sheet by the books in the narthex. If you would please sign up to let us know you’re coming, it would be appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Andy at andrew.r.oren@gmail.com.
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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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IN-PERSON WORSHIP
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In-person worship takes place in the sanctuary at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
Masks are strongly 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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MARCH 6
1st Sunday In Lent
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"Living Out Your Faith In Giving"
Colossians 2:6–7, 3:12–17
John Wesley spoke of grace in three ways:
1. Prevenient grace is the grace that goes before anything we might do.
2. Justifying grace is the forgiveness of sins; it is the grace that puts us right with God.
3. Sanctifying grace is the grace that helps us become the loving people that God created us to be. This week, we will think about God's sanctifying grace—what God does in and through us.
Rev. Marilyn Gregory preaching.
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COMMUNION SUNDAY
The congregation comes up the center aisle to receive communion. Servers 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 the Dinner’s On Us drive-thru from 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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THE UPPER ROOM
The March–April issue of the Upper Room is here. Pick up a copy at the top of the stairs by the sanctuary—or contact the church office and we can mail you one.
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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
10:15 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 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.
Thursday, March 3
- Matthew – 18,19
- Mark – 9
- Luke – 13, 14
- John – 11
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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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