THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Dianne Robinson

REVELATIONS is tonight at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall.  Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program.

THIS WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on September 25, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room. Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, a progressive bible study on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00, September 11-October 30.   Did you ever wonder how the Bible came to be? Who decided what books would be in it? Who even wrote all those books? And why it is so dangerous? If these questions spark your curiosity then you should join us for Wednesday Night Alive. You will need a New Revised Standard Version Bible. 

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, October 3, at 11:00 a.m., in the office
conference room.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00, Thursday at 6:00, and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday and Thursday class is $5, because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS is on Sunday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m., in the south courtyard at UCC.  Everyone is welcome. There will be a short service and a blessing of each animal.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, a progressive bible study on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00, September 11-October 30.   

SWEET PEACE – An elegant buffet of hors d’oeuvres and desserts benefitting Partners for Wichita. Will be held at the Dugan Gorges Conference Center, Newman University on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 7:00pm.  Sign up on the PIC board today.

CALLING ALL CHEFS (and wanna-be chefs)!  get out your recipe, don your toque and cook your chili.  Chili Cook-off, Sunday, Oct. 13 following the worship service.  All proceeds benefit the Hygiene Pantry, so let’s make this year the best yet! 
Contact Jane Phares to secure your spot among the entrees at: janephares32@gmail.com; or by phone 316 210-2364. Eager to hear from you.  

IN THE MOOD – is October 18, at 6:30pm, at the Kansas Aviation Museum. We will be able to accept checks or credit cards that evening for the silent auction items. Join us for a fun-filled evening. Proceeds go towards the mission of our church

NEW HOUSE CHURCH STUDY – begins October 22, at 7:00pm, in the UCC
parlor. We will focus on the 1619 Project. Commissioned by the New York Times in partnership with the Smithsonian, the 1619 Project re-examines the legacy of slavery in the U.S. The Project is timed for the 400^th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved people from West Africa and includes historical essays, poems, and fiction. House Church facilitators will lead discussion of selected essays.  Everyone is welcome, and you need not attend each session.  For the first session on October 22, we will meet in the church parlor. This session is four weeks through November 12. Contact Marla Flentje, marlajflentje@gmail.com or 250-1344, to indicate your interest and receive a copy of the first essay to be discussed. And invite your friends!

Sermon Title: “Chemical Bonding (relationships)”

Congregational Cafe immediately after worship in Fellowship Hall

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Emily Hurt to honor the Autumnal Equinox.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is today in fellowship hall at 11:30. The purpose of the meeting is to present to the congregation for its consideration and approval of a proposed operating budget for 2020. 

THIS WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on September 25, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room. Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, a progressive bible study on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00, September 11-October 30.   Did you ever wonder how the Bible came to be? Who decided what books would be in it? Who even wrote all those books? And why it is so dangerous? If these questions spark your curiosity then you should join us for Wednesday Night Alive. You will need a New Revised Standard Version Bible. 

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00, Thursday at 6:00, and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday and Thursday class is $5, because it is instructor-led.

NEXT WEEK

REVELATIONS is coming up! Save the date for Sunday, September 29, at 6:00, in fellowship hall. Join us for an evening of fun, good food, wine, and music by the UCC Choir.  Tickets are $25 at the door.  Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program.  If you would like to attend you may sign-up on the PIC board this Sunday, or call/email Heidi at: heidi@box2384.temp.domains to register.  Registration ends on September 25. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, a progressive bible study on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00, September 11-October 30.   

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, October 3, at 11:00 a.m., in the office
conference room.

GREAT HARVEST BREAD – is contributing $1.00, to the Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry for each breakfast or lunch sandwich purchased ends today. So treat yourself and head over for some lunch after the congregational meeting. They open until 3:00pm today and are located at 535 N Woodlawn. Thank you for your continued support of the Pantry!

CALLING ALL CHEFS (and wanna-be chefs)!  get out your recipe, don your toque and cook your chili.  Chili Cook-off, Sunday, Oct. 13 following the worship service.  All proceeds benefit the Hygiene Pantry, so let’s make this year the best yet! 
Contact Jane Phares to secure your spot among the entrees at: janephares32@gmail.com; or by phone 316 210-2364. Eager to hear from you.  

IN THE MOOD – is October 18, at 6:30pm, at the Kansas Aviation Museum. We will be able to accept checks or credit cards that evening for the silent auction items. Join us for a fun-filled evening. Proceeds go towards the mission of our church

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET is on Saturday, November 9, from 10:00 – 4:00, at First Presbyterian Church.  The market features charitable gifts starting at only $1.00, fair-trade crafts and foods, café lunch, and more. Admission is free.  Your purchase helps to alleviate poverty, hunger, and injustice around the world.

Sermon title: “Dangerous Chemistry: The Naysayer; The Dream; The Hater”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
George and Maxine Morrison in

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.      Deacons will not meet this week.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – on Wednesday, September 18, at 6:00pm. This fall we will be offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from September 11-October 30.

Did you ever wonder how the Bible came to be? Who decided what books would be in it? Who even wrote all those books? And why is it so dangerous? If these questions spark your curiosity then you should join us for Wednesday Night Alive. You will need a New Revised Standard Version Bible.  Handouts and supplemental materials will be provided at each session. Join us to learn more about the most dangerous book in the world—The Bible.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, September 19, from 9-11am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, September 21, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. The pantry is in need of your used plastic grocery sacks.  Please bring them to the church and place them in the bins in fellowship hall.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, September 19, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Derrick Grubbs, Vice President of Game Operations, Wichita Baseball. His presentation is about “The Story of Wichita Baseball 2020.”

IN THE MOOD – is October 18, at 6:30pm, at the Kansas Aviation Museum. Today is the last day to buy “In the Mood” tickets.  All tickets should be paid for today also.  We will be able to accept checks or credit cards that evening for the silent auction items.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00, Thursday at 6:00, and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday and Thursday class is $5.

NEXT WEEK

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is Sunday, September 22, in fellowship hall at 11:30. The purpose of the meeting is to present to the congregation for its consideration and approval a proposed operating budget for 2020. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – Begins on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00pm. This fall we will be offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, September 11-October 30.

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on September 25, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

REVELATIONS is coming up! Save the date for Sunday, September 29, at 6:00, in fellowship hall. Join us for an evening of fun, good food, wine, and music by the UCC Choir.  Tickets are $25 at the door.  Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program.  If you would like to attend you may sign-up on the PIC board this Sunday, or call/email Heidi at: heidi@box2384.temp.domains to register.  Registration ends on September 25. 

CALLING ALL CHEFS (and wanna-be chefs)!  get out your recipe, don your toque and cook your chili.  Chili Cook-off, Sunday, Oct. 13 following the worship service.  All proceeds benefit the Hygiene Pantry, so let’s make this year the best yet!  Contact Jane Phares to secure your spot among the entrees – email janephares32@gmail.com or phone 316 210-2364. Eager to hear from you.  

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Karen and J. C. Combs.

FALL KICK-OFF COVERED DISH DINNER – Today immediately following worship, in fellowship hall. We will be introducing our new Director of Music, Dr. Ryan Beeken, his wife, Jennifer, and their daughters Olivia and Elyse.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – Begins on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00pm. This fall we will be offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from September 11-October 30.

Did you ever wonder how the Bible came to be? Who decided what books would be in it? Who even wrote all those books? And why is it so dangerous? If these questions spark your curiosity then you should join us for Wednesday Night Alive as we embark on a Progressive Bible Study. You will need a New Revised Standard Version Bible.  Handouts and supplemental materials will be provided at each session. Join us to learn more about the most dangerous book in the world—The Bible.

IN THE MOOD – is October 18, at 6:30pm, at the Kansas Aviation Museum. The last day to buy “In the Mood” tickets will be September 15, so think about getting your tickets soon.  All tickets should be paid for by that time also.  Besides wonderful music, good food and beverages, we also have a silent auction with numerous items for sale.  You will be pleasantly surprised by the items which have been donated to help this worthy cause.  We will be able to accept checks or credit cards that evening for the silent auction items.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00, Thursday at 6:00, and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday and Thursday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, September 15, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – Begins on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00pm. This fall we will be offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, September 11-October 30.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, September 19, from 9-11am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, September 21, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. The pantry is in need of your used plastic grocery sacks.  Please bring them to the church and place them in the bins in fellowship hall.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, September 19, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Derrick Grubbs, Vice President of Game Operations, Wichita Baseball. His presentation is about “The Story of Wichita Baseball 2020.”

Sermon Title: “Work for the Night is Coming”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Bob and Sharon Pedroja.  In honor of their 52nd anniversary on September 2nd.

THIS WEEK

LABOR DAY – Offices are closed on Monday, September 2, 2019.

IN THE MOOD TICKETS – is October 18, at 6:30pm, at the Kansas Aviation Museum. The last day for selling “In the Mood” tickets will be September 15, so think about getting your tickets soon.  All tickets should be paid for by that time also.  Besides wonderful music, good food and beverages, we also have a silent auction with numerous items for sale.  You will be pleasantly surprised by the items which have been donated to help this worthy cause.  We will be able to accept cash, check or credit cards that evening for the silent auction items.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, September 5, at 11:00 a.m., in the office
conference room.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00, Thursday at 6:00, and Friday, at 10:00, in
fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday and Thursday class is $5 because it is
instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

FALL KICK-OFF COVERED DISH DINNER – Sunday, September 8, 2019, 11:30am, in fellowship hall. We want to welcome the choir back after the summer hiatus, and we want to introduce Ryan Beeken, our new choir director to the congregation. Please bring a salad or vegetable that will serve 8-10 people.  Fried chicken, dessert and beverages will be provided. Please bring your dish “ready to go”.  There is no room in the kitchen for assembling food or cooking your dish.  Thank you for understanding this request.- Hosted by the Board of Deacons

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – Begins on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00pm. This fall we will be offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00. It will be held from September 11-October 30, in fellowship hall.

Did you ever wonder how the Bible came to be? Who decided what books would be in it? Who even wrote all those books? And why is it so dangerous? If these questions spark your curiosity then you should join us for this fall’s Wednesday Night Alive as we embark on a Progressive Bible Study. The class will meet on Wednesday nights from 6-7 PM starting on September 11 and ending on October 30. There is no book for this class (other than a Bible-New Revised Standard Version, please) as handouts and supplemental materials will be provided at each session. Join us to learn more about the most dangerous book in the world—The Bible.

FELLOWSHIP DINNERS – It is time to sign up for our Fellowship dinners which will be held in October & November.  This is a wonderful time to connect with old and new members by enjoying dinner at a member’s home.  Usually there are 6 to 10 in attendance at these dinners.  Sign-up starts Sunday, August 11th, and will continue until the middle of September.  Hosts and hostesses are always needed, so please indicate on the sheet if you can host.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  to clean a Habitat for Humanity house on Friday, September 6, from 9:30 to 11:30! The house is located at 1307 N. Estelle (a block north of the last house we did).  We will be cleaning windows, cabinets, appliances, floors, bathrooms, ceiling fans etc., in this new three bedroom house.  Contact Cyndi Richter at ccrichter@cox.net or 461-4148, if you would like to help or sign up on the PIC board in fellowship hall.  The more the merrier!!!