CrossLinks—June 22

new & upcoming at LUMC!

4^th OF JULY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The tradition continues!

Lenexa’s oldest July 4^th Pancake Breakfast is back.

Invite your family and friends to join us for pancakes and sausage after participating in the Freedom Run and/or before enjoying the Lenexa Community Days Parade. Pancakes will be served from 7–9:30 a.m. A balloon artist will be making balloons for kids starting at 8 a.m.

Pancakes are $5 per person or $20 per family. Park in LUMC's lot for $5 and get $5 off pancakes.

We could also use more volunteers to help. If you are available, please contact Mary Clow.

YOUNG ADULT CHALLENGE—WORK/HIKE/CLIMB/FLOAT

Sunday, July 10–Saturday, July 16

This annual mission trip is coming up soon! The Young Adults are headed to Gypsum, Colorado to work with Habitat for Humanity, do some mountain climbing, take a float trip, and more.

Interested young adults (18–35) should contact Bruce or Lisa Freeman ASAP to sign up and/or learn more. The participation fee is $200 for young adults (18–35) and $400 for older adults.

ALL-CHURCH DAY AT ROCKBOTTOM LAKE

Sunday, July 31 | 3 p.m.

Everyone is invited to Rockbottom Lake! We'll meet at Rockbottom (near Wellsville, directions to come) at 3 p.m. and enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. We will eat dinner around 5:30. The church will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, water, condiments, and paper goods. Please bring a side or dessert to share. RSVP to Mary Clow so we know how many to expect.

worship inside, outside, or online!

You can also watch previous services on our website! >

this Sunday's worship

JUNE 26

3^rd Sunday after Pentecost

“Listen and Obey God's Voice”

Galatians 5:16, Acts 10:17–23

If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself.

Rev. Ezekiel Koech preaching.

VBS OFFERING

We will receive a special offering this Sunday for VBS. This offering provides seed money for VBS 2023. You may give in the offering plate on Sunday or online at lenexaumc.org/give.

ongoing events & announcements

YOUTH GROUP DINNER

We are bringing back dinner during Sunday evening youth group and we need your help! Sign up to provide dinner for 10–15 people. Food ideas include lasagna, sandwich trays, taco bar, pizza, Crockpot meals, etc.

LAWN MOWING

Help us keep the church lawn looking nice this summer by volunteering to mow. Sign up here or contact the church office.

FOOD PANTRY

The Johnson County 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.

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

10:30 AM:

Dashers: Asbury Room

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.

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 to-go meal service!

Enter the lot on the northwest side of the property and we'll serve you out front of the main building. Once you get your dinner, you're welcome to bring it into Schneeberger Hall to eat with your LUMC friends. 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

Contact Wayne Dothage or Lisa Freeman to volunteer as a server/baker.

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.