Outdoor Worship Begins
Sunday, May 16
at 9 am!
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An outdoor worship service is coming Sunday, May 16 at 9 am! With capacity limits on the indoor service, and knowing many of our children and youth will not be vaccinated, we are launching an outdoor worship service after Mother's Day.
We expect the weather to be warm enough to make the outdoor worship comfortable. You may either stay in your cars or sit outside, but we ask that you please bring your own chair with you. This service will be about 45 minutes long and outdoor Sunday school for youth and children will follow at 10 am.
Online worship, Zoom youth group, and the videos for elementary Sunday school will continue to be available for those aren't yet ready to gather in-person.
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Live-Streamed
Memorial Services:
This Friday and Saturday
at 10 am
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Losing a loved one is tough enough during "normal" times. But losing a loved one during a pandemic has proven all the more difficult.
We want to be able to help the friends and loved ones of those who have passed to still be able to connect and grieve together even if they are unable to meet in person, so we are hosting a live-stream of some of our upcoming Memorial Services.
Please visit our Live-Streamed Memorial Services page below to access the online memorial services of Jane Shumate Pope on Friday, May 7 at 10 am, and Kathie White on Saturday, May 8 at 10 am.
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Give Blood, Give Life! Sign Up for our Mother's Day Blood Drive at Asbury
Sunday, May 9, 2021
from 9 am to 2 pm
in Hager Hall
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This Mother's Day, give a gift that really means something. Donate blood to save someone's life here in KC, in honor of our mothers who give of themselves every day. Just one hour of your day could mean the world to a patient in need!
Our Mother's Day Blood Drive with the Community Blood Center will be held on Sunday, May 9 from 9 am to 2 pm in Hager Hall.
Did you receive the COVID-19 vaccine? You can still donate! To learn more, please click here.
Donors, please wear a face mask to your donation. If you do not have one, we will provide you with a mask upon your arrival. Remember to bring a photo ID or donor ID card. For questions about eligibility due to travel outside the U.S., medications, or medical conditions, call 1.800.688.0900.
To learn more about the importance of donating at this time and to answer your questions about COVID-19, please visit www.savealifenow.org/coronavirus. Thanks so much for your consideration, and let's help make this blood drive a success!
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Four-Week Outdoor Bible Study with Pastor Gayla in June!
Sundays in June from 4:00-5:30 pm
on "Making Sense of Scripture" by David Lose
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When was the last time you picked up a Bible and read it?
Or perhaps an even more important question is, “When is the last time you picked up a Bible and understood what you read?”
I’ve had so many people tell me that they actually feel guilty about the Bible. They know they should read it, but when they do, they find it confusing and even troubling. Some people have even had the Bible used as a “club” against them — people beating them over the head with certain Bible verses.
Are you looking for a way to make sense of the Bible? I want to invite you to join me on Sundays in June, from 4:00-5:30 pm. We will look at a book by theologian and scholar David Lose, called “Making Sense of Scripture.” Weather permitting, the class will meet outside. Please let us know if you need childcare. The book is available in the church office for $14.
Gayla
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II Zoom Presentation -
Video Now Available on our Asbury YouTube Channel!
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Sign Up for In-Person Worship on Sunday, May 9 at 11:00 am!
Have you received both of your COVID-19 vaccines (or single shot, if you have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine)? Are you really missing the community that comes from meeting face-to-face? Then join us for worship in person!
We have begun weekly worship services at 11:00 am on Sunday morning in the Sanctuary. We'll require ongoing registrations on a week-by-week basis, beginning each Monday morning and ending at the end of the day each Thursday, so that we ensure that we have an accurate count for the weekend.
To ensure social distancing requirements are met, the in-person service will have a max of 90 seats available each week (80 seats in the Sanctuary and 10 seats in the balcony - to help ensure we keep it to this number, the online registration form will close once we have reached 90 registrants). Face coverings will still be required for everyone while on church property and for the entire service.
Live-Streaming Info:
If you're not ready to worship in person with us yet, we totally understand. Join us virtually at 11 am and tune into our live stream of the service at www.visitasbury.org/worship! We're really excited to introduce this as a new option for worshiping at home. Everything looked and sounded fantastic when we tried it out for the first time last week! It's going to be just as easy to tune into the live stream as it has been watching the recorded service online.
Speaking of recorded service, if you miss the 11 am broadcast, no worries! We'll have a recording of the morning service available on the Worship page and our YouTube channel by 5 pm on Sundays.
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Santa Fe Trail Elementary Update
First off, we would love to thank everyone who has purchased items, especially underwear and sweatpants for Santa Fe Trail Elementary students. Nurse Leta, the school’s nurse, has been super thankful and has actually become teary-eyed whenever she has received new donations from us because they had been re-using sweatpants whenever kids have had accidents during school.
We have some new donation needs if you’d like to contribute, as the school is unfortunately out of funds because they have used their budget for the year. The list of current needs for the school is below. We also have an Amazon wish list, if you’d like to purchase online! Just click on the following link: https://a.co/3T54BPn.
1) Band-aids of all sizes and colors, including different skin colors
- Every class has a first aid kit and they need to be replenished
2) Dry erase markers for classroom instruction and one on one help with kids
3) Gum for testing
4) Larger size sweatpants with elastic at the waist and ankle (14-16)
Donations can be dropped off in the church office or the donation bin outside of the Food Pantry entrance. Thank you so much for your generosity, Asbury friends!
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Virtual Men's Breakfast - 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 8 am
Men of Asbury - looking for some fun fellowship time? We have a Virtual Men's Breakfast that meets at 8 am on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month!
Anyone interested in attending the Zoom call (or if you have any questions about the meetup) is invited to reach out to Roger Peck at roger.peck@outlook.com. |
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We're Hiring! Child Care Coordinator Position Open at Asbury
We are looking for a Child Care Coordinator to head our nursery and supervise other nursery staff. This person will be responsible to the Director of Family Ministries; and will work alongside them to oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of the nursery and the care and safety of its children. They will plan and implement age-appropriate faith formation and other activities, supervise paid nursery staff and monitor the ratio of workers to children, and serve as a point of contact for new families with nursery-aged children. This person will be responsible for working with the Director of Family Ministries on the nursery budget, overseeing the Safe Gatherings certification for all nursery staff and volunteers, and training volunteers in the nursery. This position will be part-time, requiring an 8:30 am to 12:30 pm regular commitment on Sundays, and some additional evening and weekend hours. Average hours worked per week are 10-15.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Heather Jackson, Director of Family Ministries, at heatherj@visitasbury.org. Thank you!
Part-Time: This position will be part-time requiring evenings and weekends. Paid hourly; pay is commensurate with experience. Experience working with children 0-5 preferred.
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AmazonSmile Donations for Asbury
Did you know that every time you shop on Amazon through AmazonSmile, Asbury can get 0.5% of your purchase price as a donation?
It might sound like a small amount, but last quarter Asbury received $57.70 through Amazon purchases made through AmazonSmile. Just think how that could grow if everyone who reads this newsletter - who also shops on Amazon - set up Asbury as their charity of choice!
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Altar Flower Donations
Would you like to donate altar flowers in celebration or honor of a loved one? Celebrate a birthday or an anniversary? We would love to honor your loved one in our weekly service. We have a standing flower order with Village Flower Company, and the cost is $50 to provide flowers each weekend for the altar.
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Join Us for Weekly Worship: Live-Streaming on Sunday mornings at 11 am and Recorded Worship on Sundays at 5 pm!
Many of you have been watching our weekly online worship services. We have been so grateful during this pandemic that we can stay connected in this way! We're really excited to announce that we've begun live-streaming the 11 am service for those of you who aren't ready to get back to being in-person yet. You'll be able to follow right along at home! Visit https://www.visitasbury.org/worship/ to tune in with us Sunday mornings at 11 am. And if you can't make it at that time - no worries! We'll have the recording available on our website and YouTube channel by 5 pm on Sunday evenings.
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Prayer Requests and Concerns
Did you know that you can submit a prayer request online? We are always keeping our Asbury family in prayer!
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<--- Click on the Church Calendar logo for upcoming Asbury events! 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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Help support Asbury and its missions and consider giving to the church electronically through one of these four ways:
- Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
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Online through Easy Tithe (www.easytithe.com/visitasbury)
- Text the word "Give" to 913-774-6060
- Download our giving app, "Church by Ministry One" (find Asbury under zip code 66208)
Also, you can still just write a check and send it in the mail! Our mailing address is as follows:
Asbury United Methodist Church
5400 W. 75th St.
Prairie Village, KS 66208
We love you all and appreciate each of you so much!
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Coronavirus Vaccine Updates |
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Have you received your COVID-19 vaccine yet? We'd love to help by pointing you in the direction of where you can get signed up for your shot. Check out our guide below, locate the place where you live and/or work, and sign up for your vaccine today!
KANSAS
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Johnson County - If you are age 16 or older and live or work in Johnson County, sign up today for your vaccination appointment! Visit here to RSVP: https://jocovaccine.rsvpify.com/
- If you need help making an appointment, call 913-715-2819. They are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Questions can be emailed to JCDHE@jocogov.org.
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Wyandotte County - Anyone age 16 or older who lives in Kansas can get a COVID-19 vaccine with an appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Use the following form to make an appointment or call 3-1-1: https://vaccines.wycokck.org/
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Anyone age 16 or older who lives or works in WyCo can get a COVID-19 vaccine with or without an appointment at the following vaccine sites. Please bring a proof of address with you if you will be going to a walk-in site:
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West Location: 10500 Parallel Parkway (formerly Best Buy), Kansas City, KS 66109
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Closed on Monday, April 26th
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NEW: Thursday: 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Central Location: 7836 State Ave (formerly K-Mart)., Kansas City, KS 66112
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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NEW: Wednesday: noon – 5:30 p.m.
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East Location: The Armory, 100 S 20th St., Kansas City, KS 66102
- Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 24th: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
MISSOURI
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Jackson County - All Missourians over the age of 16 are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Check out their community calendar for dates and appointment registration links. Please note that all clinics on our calendar require an appointment unless otherwise noted: https://jacohd.org/events
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If you need help making an appointment, call the health department at (816) 404-6415. Their hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can email questions to COVID19@tmcmed.org.
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Weekly Bible Studies from Rev. Lee Johnson |
Every Thursday or Friday, Rev. Lee publishes a Bible study on the Asbury website that goes along with the worship material for the weekend. Whether it be during times of anxiety and uncertainty, or of joy and hope, he helps us navigate what the Scripture tells us to do.
Click on the link below to check out some of Rev. Lee's current studies!
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Outdoor Worship Begins May 16 at 9 am
An outdoor worship service is coming Sunday, May 16 at 9 am! With capacity limits on the indoor service, and knowing many of our children and youth will not be vaccinated, we are launching an outdoor worship service after Mother's Day.
We expect the weather to be warm enough to make the outdoor worship comfortable. You may either stay in your cars or sit outside, but we ask that you please bring your own chair with you. This service will be about 45 minutes long and outdoor Sunday school for youth and children will follow at 10 am.
Online worship, Zoom youth group, and the videos for elementary Sunday school will continue to be available for those aren't yet ready to gather in-person.
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Our faith word for May is "Love," and we'll focus on how to "Love each other like the members of your family" (Romans 12:10a).
We will focus on how the believers in Jesus solved conflict, helped one another, loved the community in which they lived, the Holy Spirit, and how love helps grow the church! Little children may have trouble with some of the concepts, but we will allow the children to experience awe and wonder about the stories and explore together the mysteries the Bible holds.
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3 years - Kindergarten:
The lesson and activities for this week's lesson, "Peter and Tabitha" (Acts 9:36-43), were emailed out today. A video will be posted to Facebook on Sunday.
1st-3rd Grade: The lesson and activities for this week's lesson, "Peter and Tabitha" (Acts 9:36-43), were emailed out today. A video will be posted to Facebook on Sunday.
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4th-5th Grade: We are in the final week of our two-week break from Sunday school, as we transition to more in-person activities. We will resume 4th-5th grade Sunday school at 10 am on Sunday, May 16 in the Asbury parking lot. Watch your emails, the Alive, and Facebook for more information!
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VBS
Knights of North Castle is scheduled for June 27 - July 1. This will most likely be a hybrid format providing both in-person (outdoor) and virtual options. Register your child today at https://www.visitasbury.org/vbs/!
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GodSquad
GodSquad is our annual service week for those entering 5th-7th grade. We will serve at a variety of local nonprofits throughout the week.
Participants will meet at the church at 9 am and head to the service sites, and return to the church by 1 pm daily.
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We are continuing our break from Sunday school as we transition to more in-person activities. We will resume youth Sunday school at 10 am on Sunday, May 16 in the Asbury parking lot.
Watch your emails, the Alive, and Facebook for more information!
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No Youth Group this week - celebrate Mother's Day with your Moms!
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2021 Youth Mission Trip: For Our City
We are currently registering youth for this year's local service week, "For Our City." The dates will be June 14-18.
The two forms necessary for registration were emailed out last week and again today. There are also copies at the front office desk at the church. Please fill them out and return them to Heather via email at heatherj@visitasbury.org, or drop them by the church office. The times listed on the release forms are tentative.
or email our Director of Family Ministries to be added to the youth ministry email list.
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