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February 2, 2025

Asbury Sunday Worship:


9:00 & 11:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary

10:00 am: Sunday School

11:00 am: Live-Streamed Worship

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SAT FEB 1


Men's Breakfast. 8 am in the Library. Bring your own breakfast!


SUN FEB 2


Morning Meetup. 10 am in Hager Hall.


Bell Choir Rehearsal. 5:00 pm in the Balcony.


MON FEB 3


Bible Study with Pastor Jeff. 10 am in Room 208. All are welcome.


Kansas City Musical Club Concert. 12 pm in the Sanctuary. Free concert; all are welcome!


TUE FEB 4


Family Ministries Book Club. 7 pm in the Prayer Room. All are welcome.

Our new sermon series is called "The View: Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount." This text from the Gospel of Matthew (beginning with chapter 5) really outlines Jesus' vision of our calling to be a disciple of Christ, and what it means to be in a cooperative relationship with God through Jesus.


Listen to Pastor Jeff talk about this and more in his video this week! We hope to see you this Sunday in worship at 9 and 11 am.

Last week, Pastor Kim gave a heartfelt sermon about where we are in this moment culturally. If you missed tuning in last Sunday, we invite you to take a listen by clicking here: Jan 26 Sermon

If you missed the fundraising concert for our mission trip to Alaska, and would like to watch it online, we have a recording! Please visit our YouTube page by clicking here: Fundraising Concert for Trip to Alaska. Thank you for all of your support!

We're Looking for Acolytes!

Do you have a 3rd grade - 8th grade student who would like to fill the important role of acolyte in worship at 9:00 or 11:00 am on Sundays, or occasional special services? 


If your child is interested in acolyting, please contact our Acolyte Coordinator, Hilary Duderstadt, at hduderstadt@att.net or 913-544-8744. Thank you!

Kansas City Musical Club Concert: Monday, February 3

The Kansas City Musical Club's first concert of 2025 will feature 4 students of Park University's International Center for Music: Iana Korzukhina, viola; Yuren Zhang, violin; Nikita Korzukhin, cello; and Jiarui Cheng, piano along with Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich, Director of Collaborative Piano (one of the Club's 2024 Annual Award Winners). 


This free concert is at noon on Monday, February 3 in the Asbury sanctuary. Donations are gratefully accepted. Please join us!  More details about this all-classical performance may be found on www.KCMusicalClub.org.

"Here for the Heart" Blood Drive: Friday, February 7

Click Here to Sign Up

Asbury youth Libby Morris is partnering with the Community Blood Center to organize a blood drive called "Here for the Heart" on Friday, February 7 from 2-6 pm in Hager Hall.


Sign up to give blood today by visiting the following link (click here). No prior donation experience needed. While 60% of the population is eligible, only 2-3% give. One of us or our loved ones may be the next one to need a blood transfusion, so let’s help our community and donate!


For more information, please contact Libby Morris at libbymorriskc@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

"What's the Big Idea?" Leadership Breakfast: Saturday, February 8

New to a committee? Currently serving on one and would like a refresher? Join us for our annual leadership breakfast, "What's the Big Idea?" on Saturday, February 8 from 9-11 am in the Welcome Center. This is a great time to enjoy some breakfast and get to know your fellow committee members!


Please RSVP by calling the church office at 913-432-5573, or email Phyllis Williams at phyllisw@visitasbury.org.

Handling Loneliness As We Age: Saturday, February 15

United Women in Faith would like to invite all ladies to join them for a forum about how to gracefully handle loneliness as we age, which will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, February 15 in Hager Hall.


Featured speakers are Pastor Bailey Amtower from LifeBridge UMC and Pastor Ali Haynes from Indian Heights UMC. If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Hopkins at ruthhopkinspv@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Hub Argentine Gala: Friday, February 21 at Children's Mercy Stadium

Join Pastor Jeff on Friday, Feb. 21 from 6-9 pm at Children's Mercy Stadium for a Taste of Argentine: A Night of Flavor & Funding our Neighbor’s Kitchen, featuring Chef Pyet DeSpain!


Asbury is sponsoring a table for this event. Proceeds will benefit the Hub’s community kitchen. This vital initiative aims to create a shared space for food entrepreneurs, community members and local organizations to access affordable kitchen facilities and grow their businesses. 


If you’d like to enjoy an evening of great food and share in the ministry of the Hub, contact Pastor Jeff for more information!

Putting Your House in Order

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Registration is open for the winter edition of Putting Your House in Order, the popular program from Kansas Methodist Foundation (KMF). If making estate plans and putting your affairs in order has been on the to-do list, then make 2025 the year to get it done!


There are two options for participation:

  1. Online Cohort via Zoom: Meeting dates are Feb. 18, Mar. 18, and Apr. 15 at either 10 am or 7 pm. Register by Monday, February 10 by clicking here.
  2. On-Demand: Attend sessions that fit your schedule. Pre-recorded video and course materials available for download. Click here to learn more!


Putting Your House in Order is a three-part series that covers 1) Estate Planning, 2) Legacy Giving, and 3) Memorial Planning. Each hour-long Zoom session provides useful information and needed resources to guide you in putting your plans in place. We will discuss wills versus trusts, durable powers of attorney, advanced health care directives, legacy giving, endowments, how to document important personal and family information, and other items to assist your successors.


Email Dan Clevenger at DanC@visitasbury.org or call 913-432-5573 with any questions!

Troop 299 Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, March 2

Scout Troop 299 is holding a pancake breakfast at Asbury on Sunday, March 2 from 8 am to 1 pm in Hager Hall. Tickets are $5 if you buy them early or $7 at the door.


Drew and Sara Coe will be selling tickets in the Welcome Center on Sunday, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. Stop by to say hello and to get your ticket from them! Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and a drink. Thank you for supporting our local Scouts!

  • Electronic Fund Transfer
  • Online through Easy Tithe
  • Text the word 'Give' to 913-774-6060

1st Quarter Ministry Grants for 2025 Open February 1

The Asbury Endowment Committee will be accepting 2025 First Quarter grant applications beginning February 1. Asbury endowed funds are underwriting grants of up to $1000. Individuals, committees, and small groups are encouraged to use these grants to create, enhance, or sustain mission and ministries within the Asbury faith community. Application deadline for the first quarter is March 1.


Application and instructions can be found online: click here for more!


For questions, please contact Dan Clevenger at 913-432-5573 or at DanC@visitasbury.org

Help Serve Lunch at Cross-Lines on Thursday, February 13

We're looking for six people to help serve lunch at Cross-Lines on Thursday, February 13 from 10 am - 1 pm (736 Shawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105). Click here to visit our online sign up page, or call the church at 913-432-5573 to sign up.


Thank you for your willingness to help!

"Food of the Month" for the Food Pantry

The Asbury Food Pantry's "Food of the Month" for February are chunky soups. This is a favorite of our pantry guests during these cold winter months! Any donations can be placed on the table in the Welcome Center or on the cart by the main entrance.


If you have any questions, or if you are interested in volunteering with the Asbury Food Pantry, please contact Rosie Sanders at roseann.sanders@gmail.com or 913-593-7177. Thank you!

Family Ministries Book Club: Tuesday, February 4

Family Ministries Book Club will meet Tuesday, February 4 at 7 pm in the Prayer Room. We are discussing Working Class Rage by Tex Sample (click here for link).


All are welcome to attend! If you have questions, please contact Heather Jackson, our Director of Family Ministries, at heatherj@visitasbury.org.

Morning Meetup: Sunday at 10 am in Hager Hall!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Speaker Sunday is postponed until Sunday, February 16. The speaker will still be Ginger Rothhaas and she will still be sharing about compassion (https://gingerrothhaas.com/). This Sunday, come and enjoy conversation and community building at 10 am in Hager Hall. 


This group is tailored to the needs of parents and will meet weekly in Hager Hall at 10 am for discussions with one another and community building. The group is structured, so you can jump right in when you are able to attend. Although the group will begin gathering at 10 am, you are free to join the conversation anytime between 10-11 am.  If you have questions, feel free to contact our Director of Family Ministries.


The nursery will be available for children who have not started kindergarten. Elementary aged children can join Kids' Hour (3rd floor east) and youth (6-12 grade) can join Coffee and Convos in the youth lounge (3rd floor west).

Sunday Nursery Hours: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

9 am: The nursery is open for children who need it, up to 3rd grade.

 

11 am: The Nursery is open on Sundays for children aged infant through 5-years-old (if they haven’t started Kindergarten yet). Children who have started Kindergarten are encouraged to join the Kids Sing rehearsal.

Kids Hour: Sunday at 10 am (Cooking Rotation)

Kids' Hour is a great way for kids to make friends and build community while learning Bible stories. Kids (PreK-5th grade) are invited to join the fun of exploring Bible stories through weekly rotations such as art, music, games, cooking, drama, science, and videos.

Kids Sing: 11 am after the Children's Time

Rehearsals for our next Kids Sing begin this week! All PreK-5th grade students are encouraged to join Alicia Wolff in the kids' wing following the children's time to rehearse.


Kids will offer their song on Sunday, March 2 during the 11 am service. Additonal rehearsals will be on Sunday, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 during the 11 am service. 

Coffee and Convos: Sundays at 10 am

All 6th - 12th grade students are invited to meet in the Youth Lounge on Sundays at 10 am for drinks, treats, and discussion.

Youth Group: Sundays at 6 pm

All 6th - 12th grade students are invited to meet in the Youth Lounge on Sundays at 6 pm for dinner and discussion.

Save the Date!

High School Service Trip to Washington, D.C.: June 1-7

Registration for the High School service trip to Washington, D.C. from June 1-7, 2025 is open! We have 3 spots remaining. You can register your current 8th - 12th grade student by clicking here.

 

Contact our Director of Family Ministries with any questions or concerns you may have. 

Middle School Service Trip to Omaha, Nebraska: July 13-17

Registration link and more information coming soon.