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KITCHEN UPDATE
How long before we can use our new kitchen? When will it be finished? The short answer is, it depends. Several subcontractors including the plumber and electrician have had staffing shortages. In addition, there have been several delivery delays. Derick’s goal is to have the kitchen finalized by the end of the year. So, what’s left on the “to do” list?
- Sink delivery pending
- Sinks installed
- Plumber hooks up water lines to sinks, ice maker, and coffee pots
- Kitchen door installed
- Base shoe installed
- Painting finalized
- Pendant lights over the coffee bar installed
- Floors sanded and top coated
- Series of final inspections
Once the sinks are installed and hooked up, the kitchen committee will begin washing and storing all kitchen tools, utensils, pot and pans, plates glassware and silverware into clearly labeled drawers and cabinets.
Earlier this month, while working on the electrical panel in the mechanical room downstairs, a leaking water pipe was discovered above an HVAC vent and near the electrical panel. The pipe begins in the mechanical room, goes out into the downstairs hall, and makes a 90 degree turn. From that point it is assumed the pipe continues through another wall and ends where an old bathroom was removed in the printing room, TBD. What caused the leak? The leak came from old (very old), galvanized pipe and the straps used to hold the pipe in place. The straps and pipe were two different types of metal. When dissimilar types of metal touch each other, corrosion occurs over time. Currently, the corroded pipe drips every 10 seconds . . . onto the HVAC vent very close to the electrical panel. It gets worse. The HVAC vent was compromised because of the dripping water. The water created a hole in the top of the vent. The water is dripping into the ductwork causing mold, mildew, and a buildup of sludge. There is no other option but to fix the problem. The plumbing company was called. They did extensive investigative work, and came up with a plan to remediate the situation. A short version of the scope of work is as follows:
- The site will be cleaned up.
- A tent will be erected in the hallway outside of the mechanical room.
- Asbestos in the ceiling will be removed and the air will be monitored.
- The pipe will be replaced.
- The compromised part of the HVAC vent will be cleaned and patched.
- There will be minor electrical work to reinstall the existing light fixture as well as costs for ceiling texture, drywall patching, and painting.
The total cost is $9,906.26. The money will come from the Property Management maintenance fund, not the kitchen budget.
Thank you for your patience during the latest series of slight setbacks and inconveniences of our remodel project. It is a small price to pay for a beautiful new kitchen coming your way...soon!
Wendy Clay
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Garage door installed over pass thru. |
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Backsplash tile in coffee bar niche. |
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ZOOM ADVENT STUDY
November 28–December 19 | 7 p.m. | Zoom
What are Wesley's "means of grace"? They're the way God works invisibly in his disciples' lives to hasten, strengthen, and confirm their faith. They're also the method we use to actively engage with God in His grace.
In the book for this year's Evening Advent Study, All the Good, we'll take a look at some of those practices and how we can rehearse them to lead more grace-filled lives.
Andy Oren is leading the study Sunday evenings through December 19 on Zoom. You can pick up a book outside the sanctuary on Sunday mornings or in the office during the week for a suggested donation of $10. We hope to see you there!
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Meeting ID: 810 2554 3666
Passcode: 828511
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MEN'S GROUP
Saturday, December 11 | 8:00 a.m.
Men's Group meets on the 2 nd Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. in the Wesley Room for discussions and presentations of interest to Christian men of all ages. All men are invited to attend! The December Methodist Men’s meeting will feature a presentation by Jay Charles Soper entitled “The Millionaire, a Christmas Parable for Discussion”. If you'd like notifications about meetings or have questions, contact Erik Troy at troysinks@hotmail.com, Jay Soper at jcs@jcsoper.com, or Chuck Sheppard at shepcr@sbcglobal.net. |
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DECEMBER SING-A-LONG
Sunday, December 19 | 3:00 p.m. | The Sanctuary/Facebook Live
Sing a song of Christmas! Join Ms. Liesel for our second annual Christmas sing-a-long! You can join us either in person in the sanctuary or virtually at www.facebook.com/lenexaumc/live. We’ll sing favorite Christmas and holiday songs and jingle a bell or two! It will be a holly jolly time! |
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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Sunday, December 24 | 5 & 7 p.m. | The Sanctuary/Facebook Live
Celebrate the birth of our savior with us on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. with worship in the Sanctuary and on Facebook Live. The 5 p.m. service will include the Bell Choir and Children’s Choir and the 7 p.m. service will include the Bell Choir and Chancel Choir. Both services will include carols, communion, and candlelight.
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YOUR END-OF-YEAR GIVING CAN HELP
THE CHURCH EARN FREE MONEY!
Now is the time to sign up for recurring giving—and never have to remember to tithe again! For every new recurring gift initiated by December 31, our giving partner, ShelbyNext Giving, will match the gift up to $50 with a maximum match of $1,000 for LUMC. Recurring giving allows you to be faithful and consistent in your generosity, and creates an even flow of money to the church. To sign up, go to www.lenexaumc.org/online-giving, select “click here to give online” and follow the instructions. Recurring gifts can be used to support the Operating Budget, the Kitchen Remodel Project, or any mission you are passionate about. To be eligible for the matching gift, more than one installment must be set up and the first recurring gift must be transacted by December 31, 2021. Thank you for your help! |
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ADVENT OFFERING
This year’s Advent offering supports Banana Africa Gospel Church in Kenya. The church is led by Pastor Edward Koech, the brother of Rev. Ezekiel Koech. They are in need of several repairs to the Junior Church, plastic chairs for seating, a kitchen and coolers, a plastic water tank, a generator, and a church gate. These projects total approximately 500,000 Kenyan Schillings, which is about $4,500 US Dollars. Will you help us achieve this goal? There are advent offering envelopes in the pews, and you can also give online at lenexaumc.org/online-giving.
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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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DECEMBER 12
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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9:00 A.M.
"Jesus Is the Source of Joy”
Luke 2:8–14
Joy is entirely different than happiness. Joy is not dependent upon how much money you have. It is not dependent upon how many degrees you have, what kind of car you drive, or the house you live in. Joy is not dependent upon circumstances, but rather joy is dependent upon Jesus Christ, for Jesus Christ is the source of real joy. Nehemiah 8:10 says “that the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Pastor Ezekiel Koech preaching.
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10:30 A.M.
Christmas Cantata
The Chancel Choir will be presenting "Follow the Star, Follow the King", a service of lessons and carols, at the 10:30 service.
It has become a tradition to enjoy this mostly-music service each year on the third week of advent, the JOY Sunday. The Chancel Choir has now returned to the loft after a hiatus of 20 months, so please plan to join us as we anticipate the birth of Christ and rejoice in His coming!
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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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FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry is in need of toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, women's deodorant, granola bars, and fruit snacks.
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
Thursday evenings | 7–8 p.m.
All are welcome to participate in a weekly zoom Bible study led by Fiske Miles. Please select a passage that is particularly meaningful or intriguing to you to share with others during our meeting. Email Fiske for more information.
This Thursday we will discuss Matthew chapters 1 and 2 and other Biblical passages related to the Matthew story.
Here is the Zoom link for our meeting:
We hope you can join us!
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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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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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