"Academy Days" Worship on August 8 |
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“Academy Days” in the series These Are the Voyages
Horace Mann had a vision for public education – for the American Academy.
Following an astoundingly difficult year, educators head back into the classroom needing spiritual renewal.
This Sunday, we are going to support and bless educators as they prepare to do their sacred work.
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Masks Required
Due to the spike in COVID infections in our area we are following the recommendation to return to wearing masks during worship until levels drop back into the green. Please wear a mask when you come on Sunday and keep it on during worship.
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Online Children's Sunday School. This week's Sunday School Bible story will go live on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. https://bit.ly/CCYouTubeVid
Online Coffee & Conversation
Immediately following our online worship service at 9:15 a.m., grab a mug and come over to our community's Coffee & Conversation online. You can connect at https://bit.ly/CCCoffeeCon.
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Teacher Blessing Sunday, August 8
The school year is about to begin, and our educators need our support and love as they head into a year of rising COVID infections. On Sunday, August 8 we will be asking for God's Blessing on all educators, so if you are an educator (active or retired), have kids or grandkids in school, know a teacher who needs blessing and prayer, send those names TODAY to Heather in the church office at info@colonialucc.org to be included in our service honoring and blessing teachers.
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These Are the Voyages...
Our lives are a voyage.
Jesus wanted people to live fully and abundantly, and this year we are going to begin this school year with a Star Trek inspired series.
Star Trek presents an optimistic vision of humanity's future. It's a voyage not about space and technology, but charting the unknown possibilities of existence. We'll go on a journey from our Academy Days to the Unknown County to discover gratitude and hope.
- Academy Days - August 8
- Ships are Meant for Sailing - August 22
- The Unknown Country - August 29
Photo by Stefan Cosma on Unsplash.
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Highlights from July 25 Colonial Council Meeting
The Board of Christian Education reported on the Youth Group's recent activities with more planned for August and September.
The Board of Property Management reported on issues with the sump pumps in the art room and plans to trim large trees in front of the building.
The Council discussed steps leading up to a capital campaign, with some decisions to be made at the August council meeting.
Bill Sanderson, moderator
Read the full minutes here.
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Serve Meals for Homeless
We have resumed our support of the work that Woo and Artists Helping the Homeless offers by preparing and serving a meal on the fourth Sunday of each month. But we need your help to make this successful. We need volunteers to come to the church to prepare the food, bakers to fill our freezer with cookies and folks to serve at Mill Creek Park near the Plaza. Your next opportunity it August 22. Let us know if you can help by signing up at https://tinyurl.com/AHH-Colonial21. Thanks for your help with this important outreach.
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Colonial Women Activities
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Colonial Women Blue Moose Tuesday - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 10. Blue Moose Prairie Village.
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Colonial Women Breakfast - 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 6, Big Biscuit.
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Colonial Women Book Group - 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 10, Stacey Algren's home. We will discuss “Still Life” by Louise Penny.
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Colonial Women Swim Party
All women of Colonial are invited for a swim party at the home of Kathi Cook on Saturday, August 14, 2:00 p.m. Come for awhile or the whole time. Swim or just chat. Bring drinks and snacks to share. Water and tea provided. RSVP to Kathi Cook, 913-905-9027.
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Upcoming Events
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Wall Mural Paint Party and Movie - August 28, 2:00 p.m. at Colonial.
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Colonial Youth Monthly Family Dinner - August 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. We will be having a chopped style cooking competition.
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Gathering Sunday Is Coming!
Gathering Sunday will be Sunday, September 12, following the 10:15 a.m. service. Plan to join us at Colonial for a celebration of being together with food and fun for all.
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We're Filling the Wagon!
Thanks to everyone who is bringing food for the red wagon in the narthex. Cereal, peanut butter, tuna fish, anything thing you might place in your grocery cart is welcome. Food pantries have even higher demand in the summer when kids are receiving meals at school. We also deliver perishable items and fresh produce you might have left over from your garden or a farmers’ market. Just place the donation in the refrigerator in the Heritage Room kitchen and leave a note in the red wagon to let us know. Board of Outreach members will deliver donations to Village Church Food Pantry, Catholic Charities, Cross-Lines Community Services, and Shawnee Food Pantry.
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Your Support Matters
Our work together matters - to each other and to the community. Your pledges help Colonial do its work. You may mail in your pledge checks, as well as any other payments. An easier alternative is to make contributions online. You just fill in your banking information or provide a credit card and your name and email and what fund you are paying (Stewardship, food pantry, etc.) and the amount. Click the donate button below.
If you have any questions, you may email or call Heather in the office or Jayne Quimby, Financial Recorder.
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Calling All Colonial Creative Souls!
Do you have an artistic hobby or are you a Maker? The wheels of Colonial’s 10th Annual Holiday Bazaar are starting to roll! November 13 and 14. If you are new to Colonial, every 2nd weekend in November we have a fun 2-day event with about 10 vendors selling their creative wares. 10% of the profits go to the Board of Outreach. If you are interested call or email Kim or Lisarae with a description of your craft and a photo attached. We also need volunteers to help with set-up and collecting money. Please let us know asap so we can save you a table!
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Celebrations!
Please remember these folks who are celebrating milestones.
Happy Birthday!
6 Bekki Walsh
7 Danielle Knoll
9 Jeannie Irons, Isaac Kromnacker
10 Walt Seibert
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Colonial Family
We express our sympathy to Carolyn Steffen, whose brother David died July 28.
We also express our sympathy to Arthur Locke on the death of his wife, Samella. Arthur was our custodian for many years.
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Calendar
Sunday, August 8
Tuesday, August 10
9:30 a.m. Book Group
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Colonial Staff
Bell Choir Director: Hayden Ferguson
Organist: Dr. Joseph Kern
Building Maintenance: Edson Palacios-Castrejon
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