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Christ's Love, Our Foundation
Grow Deep, Reach Wide

Thursday, August 29, 2024

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED ON LABOR DAY

ENEWS CHANGE



Starting with this edition, the eNews will now be delivered every-other-Thursday, rather than every-other-Wednesday. Don't forget that you can check out past editions here.

PZ's MP3 BIBLE STUDY KICK OFF


Beginning September 11, 2024 and running through May, 2025, Pastor Zac will lead a weekly MP3 Bible Study twice each Wednesday. This conversational Bible study starts with Matthew and goes through Philemon, covering 3 chapters per week (MP3). There is also an option for anyone to create their own small group based on Pastor Zac's study questions.


Come get a taste of MP3 on Sunday, September 8th at 9:45 AM in Charter Hall during our first “Family Sunday!


Answers to your questions and all of the resources you need to participate in this study can be found on the MP3 web page using the button below. Check out the details and join in on this fun adventure through 13 books of the Bible!

Learn More About PZ's MP3 Bible Study

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SUNDAY


September 22 | 9:15 AM in Charter Hall


Mark your calendar and join us for Volunteer Appreciation Sunday, when we celebrate all of our incredible volunteers with a special breakfast bar in Charter Hall. Our many volunteers' time and talent contributions mean the world to us, and we’re excited to honor them with this special morning together. Look for more details coming soon!

NEW J.E.E.P. TEAM


Atonement is putting together a new team that will explore what it means and looks like to embody welcoming every person, both inside our church and out. Part of what J.E.E.P. (Jesus Embracing Every Person) will do is look at how to tell people to "come as you are" and then create a safe environment that allows them to do so. Pastor Jordan is looking for individuals to join this ministry. If you would like to join this team or want more information, please email Pastor Jordan.

WHEN IS THAT THING AGAIN?

Did you know you can access the main Atonement calendar 24/7 on the Atonement website? Never again wonder when or where an event or meeting is taking place. Go to the main navigation at the top of our website, or visit www.atoneluth.org/calendar.

LUTHERANS NEED COFFEE!

Lutherans can get cranky without coffee! Want to help keep the flock happy on Sunday morning? The Atonement Cafe needs volunteers to help set up on Sundays and clean up afterward. If you are interested in assisting in the Cafe, please reach out to Penny Eaton at peaton2006@comcast.net.

Caring Ministry

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP


SEPTEMBER GRIEF GROUP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL RESUME IN OCTOBER.

 

Grief Support Group is an opportunity to find comfort and companionship in a safe place, knowing you are not alone. We would love to have you join us. Contact Pastor Jordan for more information.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP PRAY FOR OTHERS?

Sign up for the Atonement Prayer Vine and receive prayer requests throughout the week from Atonement members and friends so we may pray together.


Use the link below to sign up to be a part of the Prayer Vine.

Join the Prayer Vine

Click the button below to add your prayer request to the email Prayer Vine and/or the printed Prayer Sheet found in the bulletin insert. (You are always welcome to remain anonymous.)


If you would like to receive the Prayer Vine so that you may pray for others, please contact Pastor Jordan and let her know.

Click Here to Request a Prayer
Caring Ministry Web Page

Associate Pastor / Caring Ministries

Pastor Jordan Stone

Adult Education

WORSHIP SCRIPTURE READINGS

August 31 & September 1

First: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9

Second: James 1:17-27

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

September 7-8

First: Isaiah 35:4-7a

Second: James 2:1-10, 11-13, 14-17

Gospel: Mark 7:24-37

KFaM

Kids & Family Ministry

1ST SUNDAYS WITH FAMILIES!


Starting September 8 | 9:45 AM | Charter Hall


Let’s grow together! From September through May, the first Sunday of each month will be a time for families to learn and grow together. We’ll explore different topics with kids (preschool—6th grade) and their parents. We’ll include a couple of service projects, too. Occasionally, middle school and high school will join in. We’ll meet in Charter Hall from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM. Mark your calendars for the first Family Sunday on September 8th! Pr. Zac will kick us off with MP3.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEAM


We need a wonderful team of people to share their faith and God’s stories with our young brothers and sisters. We especially need a story/opening leader for preschool, 1 person to gather supplies, and a Funday Sunday co-coordinator. We also need several subs for preschool and elementary classes. Click the purple button for a list of open positions and to see what tugs at your heart!

Fall YFaM Opportunities

SUNDAY SCHOOL IS BACK SEPTEMBER 8!

Sunday School is back beginning Sept 8! We’ll begin with 1st Sundays in Charter Hall. Please register your kids ages 0 – 6th grade. We’re going to have a great year learning and growing in faith with giggles and fun woven in! Visit our website for all the details.


Please register your kids ages 0 – 6th grade using the button below.

REGISTER YOUR KIDS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS

If your kids would like to serve as an acolyte (typically 4th – 6th grade) or crucifer (typically 7th & 8th grade) in worship on Sunday mornings, sign them up here! If training is needed, let Boo know.

PARENTS' DAY OUT / PARENTS' NIGHT OUT


Parents Day Out | September 7 | 2 PM

Parents Night Out | September 21 | 6 PM



If you need a few hours for a date night, some quiet time, or time to run errands, we'd love to play with your kids. If your kids are 3 months old to 10 years of age, we'll take care of them! Sign up in advance or check upcoming dates and times at www.atoneluth.org/kfamnews.

4TH FRIDAYS


September 27 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Atonement


4th -6th graders are invited to a night of food, faith stuff, and fun at Atonement. Four adult/youth leaders are needed! To RSVP for your kids or volunteers, use the button below.

RSVP for 4th Fridays
KFaM News

Director of Kids and Family Ministries

Boo McCready

YFaM

Youth & Family Ministry

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND

"HANG TIMES" RESUME SEPTEMBER 8


Sunday School for high school and middle school students resumes on September 8. “Hang Times” will also resume that day. High school students will meet for lunch at Noon, middle school students will hang out from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and dinner will be provided. Contact Drew Renollet for more details.

YOUTH WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY


Wednesday Nights | 6:00 PM | Youth Room


Hey, high school students! Looking for something to do on Wednesday nights? Join Drew for High School Bible Study. We will explore meaningful topics that resonate with youth in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Please bring your friends, too, and let's connect and grow together! To learn more, contact Drew.

YFaM News

Director of Youth and Family Ministries

Drew Renollet

Music and Concerts

YOUTH HANDBELLS RESUME


Atonement's youth handbell program begins again on Sunday, September 8 at 12:30 PM. Youth grades 3-12 are invited to join. No music reading or instrument playing experience is required. If you are interested in joining or learning more, please email director Julie Assel or call her at (913) 908-4150.

ADORATION HANDBELL OPENINGS


Adoration Handbell Choir has openings for both full-time ringers (weekly practice and playing in worship once a month) and substitutes who may fill in when a full-time ringer is absent. Substituting ranges from just a single Tuesday night rehearsal to a series of rehearsals and worship. Rehearsals begin September 3rd. If you are interested in joining or learning more, please email director Julie Assel or call her at (913) 908-4150.

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSALS RESUME


Vocal Choir rehearsals start back up on September 4. If you are interested in joining the choir or have other questions, contact Director of Adult Choirs, Dr. Ray Feener.

ATONEMENT HOSTS SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERT


"My Lord, What a Morning"


September 15 | 3:00 PM

Atonement Sanctuary

Prepare to be moved by the extraordinary voice and vision of Reginald Mobley (“Crystalline diction and pure, evenly produced tone” — MIAMI HERALD) in this unforgettable concert showcasing the depth and diversity of the African American musical heritage. For more information and to purchase tickets ($25 General Admission), visit www.spirechamberensemble.org/my-lord-what-a-morning.

Atonement Music News

Director of Worship

Rick Deasley

Outreach Ministry

"Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly" Micah 6:8

"GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS" 2024


Since 2013, thousands of ELCA congregations have participated in God's work. Our hands. each year by gathering to serve communities in ways that share the love of God with all of God’s people. This emphasis has quickly become an anticipated way to be “church together” and “church for the sake of the world.”


Regardless of how an individual congregation participates, the service activities they participate in offer an opportunity for each of us to explore one 

of our most basic convictions as Lutherans:


“All of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.”


Join Atonement and other ELCA congregations worldwide as we serve with others and share God’s love & grace with our community!


“God’s work. Our hands” Service Opportunities:

 

“Feed the Need” Food Drive

Benefitting student food pantries at JCCC and KU Lutheran Campus Ministry

Saturday, September 7

Atonement Parking Lot

SEE A FULL LIST OF REQUESTED ITEMS HERE.

 

Sack Lunch Packing for Metro Lutheran Ministries

Sunday, September 8

Atonement Sunshine Room

SIGN UP FOR SACK LUNCH PACKING HERE


Harvester’s Food Sorting Event

Saturday, September 14

Harvesters KCMO Warehouse

SIGN UP FOR HARVESTER'S FOOD SORTING HERE.

 

For more information about any of these opportunities to serve, use the buttons below or visit the green table in the lobby.

Outreach Ministry News
God's work. Our hands. Booklet

HEY KIDS - YOU CAN HELP FEED PETS!


Help Jewish Family Services Feed Pets in September!



We are collecting pet food for Jewish Family Services during September. JFS offers Jasmine’s Corner, where food for cats and dogs is available for free to its clients. Leave your donations at the KFaM table at the east entrance during the month of September!

Outreach Ministry News

Director of Outreach

Ros Thorpe

Small Group Ministry

MEN'S BREAKFAST and LADIES' BREAKFAST

Get together for the Men’s Breakfast twice per month, or the Ladies’ Breakfast once per month. Join long-time friends and new ones at First Watch for good food and conversation. For more details and specific dates/locations. Email Don Foss, or call him at (913) 645-9538.

XYZ SENIORS GROUP

Thursday, September 19 | 11:00 AM

Charter Hall

In September will hear a presentation by Len Dawson’s two children, Lisa and Lenny, Jr., about growing up with a father who was a famous quarterback for the KC Chiefs. Lunch will be box lunches from Jason’s Deli, $10 by September 19. Sign up at the table in the lobby. Contact: Jade Scarlett

NOVEL IDEAS BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 19| 7:00 PM

Atonement Room 109

Join other avid readers to discuss the book of the month. September book "Black Cake" by Charlaine Wilkerson. October book “Ladies’ Lunch” by Lore Segal. 

Contact: Marcia Mack

WHY COOK? SUPPER CLUB

Sunday, September 23 | 6:00 PM

Restaurant To Be Determined

Enjoy conversation with old friends and new over dinner.

RSVP to Janette Schumm

CRAFTERS' GROUP

Tuesday, September 10 | 10:00 AM

Atonement Sunshine Room

Bring your project and enjoy time with other crafters!

Contact: Janice Kindred or Marcia Mack

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY GROUPS (CIRCLES)

Various Times and Locations

Join a circle group for conversation and fellowship!

MARY CIRCLE

2nd Thursday each month | 1:00 PM

(August will be at the home of Adelaide Stevenson) Contact: Dorothy Dykman


SARAH CIRCLE

2nd Monday each month | 1:00 PM

Atonement Room 102

Resumes September 9, 2024. Contact: Shirley Foss

JOY CIRCLE

2nd Tuesday each month | 7:00 PM

Off-site

Meets in the homes of members, using the Gather Magazine as a study resource. Contact: Gerry Barrett


HOPE CIRCLE

1st Monday each month | 7:00 PM

Off-site

Resumes September 9, 2024. Contact: Lynn Bleck

MONDAY BIBLE STUDY

Meets the 3rd Monday of the month (September, October, January, February, March, April, and May), at Atonement from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.

Join in for Bible/book studies on various topics. 

Contact: Barbara Mock, barbarajmock@outlook.com

For more information on upcoming Small Group events, visit the Small Groups Ministry News Page using the button below.

Small Groups Web Page

ATONEMENT PHOTO GALLERIES


Use the button below to view photos from Atonement's worship and ministry events.

Atonement Photo Galleries

Council

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

September 26, 2024 | 6:30 PM

Atonement Gathering Place

Council Meeting Minutes

Council President

Curtis Klaassen

50TH ANNIVERSARY ELCA WORLD HUNGER

SPECIAL OFFERING


“As we have worked to transform the world with and for our neighbors through ELCA  World Hunger over the last 50 years, together we have learned how hunger, poverty and other justice issues intersect. We have deepened our understanding of how baptism calls us to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.”


WE ARE CALLED – to be part of the story for their next 50 years together – boldly and hopefully pursuing God’s promise of a just world where all are fed. This story is one of God at work through each of us around the world, creating sustainable, lasting change. It is a story of new homes being built, of new fields being planted with crops. It is a story of wells bubbling with clean water and of small businesses bursting with opportunity. It is a story of caring for the environment and of healthy communities thriving.


During September, you are invited to support this ministry with a special offering shared during Atonement’s worship services or online at www.atoneluth.org/give. Learn more about ELCA World Hunger on their website: www.elca.org/worldhunger.

ELCA WORLD HUNGER - DONATE NOW

Atonement Lutheran Church

(913) 648-0595

9948 Metcalf; Overland Park KS 66212

www.atoneluth.org


Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM -3:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 m-12:00 NOON


WORSHIP TIMES

Saturday Evening

5:00 PM


Sunday Morning

8:30 AM - Traditional

(in-person and live-streamed)


11:00 AM - Contemporary

(in-person)

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www.css-elca.org



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