Do you have a student graduating—or are you graduating—from college, technical school or a degree program? We want to recognize those accomplishments in the June Messenger! Please send graduate info, including names, schools, and post-grad plans, to Lauren.Lanigan@lenexaumc.org.

The deadline for Messenger contributions is next week! Please send in any articles or announcements you want included to Lauren.Lanigan@lenexaumc.org by next Wednesday, May 18.

Saturday, May 14 | 8 a.m.

Men's Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month in the Wesley Room for discussions and presentations of interest to Christian men of all ages. Coffee will be available. All are invited to attend!

Saturday, May 14 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sunday, May 22 | 12 p.m.

We're having an all-church picnic at the Sunflower Shelter at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Bring your own lunch and join us after church for some fun and fellowship!

On May 22, we will observe Heritage Sunday. Linda Stokes will be leading a presentation on the history of LUMC in Schneeberger Hall at 9:00 a.m. At 10:00, come to Room 113 downstairs for Heavenly Half Hour and to view the history displays.

June 20–24 | 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Discovery on Adventure Island Vacation Bible School is open to kids 4 years old (by August 31) through new 6^th graders. Register now at www.lenexaumc.org/VBS. About 40 youth and adult volunteers are needed to make VBS a success. If you are interested in helping out (even if you can’t do all 5 days!) please let Mary know at Mary.Clow@lenexaumc.org.

See the latest financial news about your church. Pick up a copy on the information table at the top of the stairs by the office or email linda.stokes@lenexaumc.org, and Linda will send one to you.

You can support the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)’s humanitarian response in Ukraine by giving to the UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery through Advance #982450. 100% of donations go to response efforts. You may give in the offering plate or online at lenexaumc.org/give.

The food pantry is in need of toiletries (men’s and women’s deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes. body wash, shampoo, bar soap), as well as laundry detergent, saltine crackers, minute rice, and brownie mix.

The May-June Upper Rooms are here. Pick up at the top of the stairs near the sanctuary or contact the office and we will mail one to you.

9 AM:

Pathfinders: Asbury Room

Foundations: Room 119 and via Zoom

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!

#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.

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.

Submit it by Monday at 5 p.m. to have it included in that week's issue.