CrossLinks—June 8

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE

June 8–11

After two years meeting virtually, the 2022 session of the Great Plains Annual Conference returns to an in-person gathering and will be held June 8-11 in La Vista, Nebraska. Lenexa UMC will be represented by Linda and Keith Stokes, as well as Pastor Ezekiel.

For those who would like to observe Annual Conference, all worship services and business sessions will be livestreamed here. A complete conference schedule can be found here.

Worship services include:

Wednesday, June 8, 7 PM: Opening Worship with preaching by Bishop Robert “Bob” Farr of the Missouri Annual Conference

Thursday, June 9, 7:30 PM: Memorial Service with preaching by Rev. Hyemi Jones

Friday, June 10, 7:30 PM: Ordination Service with preaching by Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr.

Saturday, June 11, 8:30 PM: Youth Worship Service

WANT CHAIRS?

We have new chairs for Schneeberger and Wesley Room! We will be getting rid of most of the old blue upholstered ones. If you would like any to take home, you may take any from Schneeberger or the Wesley Room. Please do so by June 15.

YOUTH SUMMER KICKOFF

June 14 & 16

Youth going into 6^th–12^th grade are invited for our summer kickoff in June. We will be going to Worlds of Fun and an outdoor movie night!

RSVP now!

FAMILY DAY AT DEANNA ROSE

Saturday, June 11 | 10 a.m.

Join us at Deanna Rose Farmstead! We will have fun feeding the animals, seeing the gardens, and enjoying the outdoors together. At least one adult must attend with your family to supervise children. Tickets will be paid for by LUMC. Please RSVP to Mary Clow.

MEN'S GROUP

Saturday, June 11 | 8:00 a.m.

On Saturday June 11 the Men are gathering at 8 am for a work day. The plan is to do some tasks around the church and Education Building.

4^TH OF JULY BREAKFAST/SERVICE PROJECT

PLANNING MEETING

Sunday, June 12 | 11:30 a.m.

We are expanding the 4^th of July Breakfast to an all-church outreach project, so we need all hands on deck! If you would like to be part of planning the breakfast, please come to a meeting after church on June 12 at 11:30 a.m. in Wesley Room. If you are available to help on July 4, but can’t attend the meeting, please let Mary Clow know.

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You can also watch previous services on our website! >

this Sunday's worship

JUNE 12

1^st Sunday after Pentecost

“The Power of Intercessory Prayer”

Matthew 17:17-21 and Matthew 18:18-20

To intercede means “to intervene on behalf of another.” We see this in many different places throughout the Bible, like when Moses intercedes on behalf of Israel. Just like Moses interceded for the people of Israel, we see the Philippians going to God in prayer on behalf of Paul. This is important because God partners with His people in order to bring about His desires.

Mike Stephens preaching.

This Sunday, June 12, is Peace with Justice Sunday. This special offering helps heal a broken world locally and globally. You may give in the offering plate or online.

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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.