Author: Paul Ellis Jackson

Paul is the Associate Minister of University Congregational Church.

Announcements for Sunday, September 17, 2017

Sermon title: “The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life: Nature”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the fellowship hall for
beverages and cookies after the worship service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given with much love to our daughter, daughter in law, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren who bring so much joy to our lives, Doug and Carla Walker.

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m., in the office conference room.

COMMITMENT TEAM MEETING on Tuesday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE on Wednesday, September 20, at 6:00 p.m., and runs thru November 15. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe”. Everyone is welcome to attend.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, September 21, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meet Thursday, September 21, at 2:00 p.m.

NEXT WEEK

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is on Sunday, September 24, after worship service in the sanctuary, at 11:30, for the purpose of presenting the 2018 proposed budget.

REVELATIONS is Sunday, September 24, at 5:30 for cocktails, dinner at 6:00pm, in fellowship hall. The cost is $25, in advance. The UCC Choir will perform. Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program. Tickets on sale after worship.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP meets on September 27, at 10:00, in the club room.

AMALGAMA TICKETS on sale now. Amalgama is a musical group from the city of Leon, Nicaragua. Amalgama will perform a concert at Prairie Pines, 4055 N Tyler Road, Maize, KS, on Thursday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $22, through the UCC church office, and on sale today in the fellowship hall foyer.

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS today, September 17. Ornaments are $17.00. Please mail your check to the church office, or place it in the offering plate. See display on the counter in fellowship hall.

SUPPORT WICHITA CROP HUNGER WALK— You can support this worthy outreach initiative to reduce hunger in our community – either by walking on the afternoon of October 1, or sponsoring a walker from UCC.  CROP raises dollars to support food assistance programs.  Twenty five percent of funds raised at the Wichita CROP walk stays in Wichita, with funds directed to local food assistance programs such as Open Door. To learn how you can participate go to:  www.crophungerwalk.org/wichitaks/   Or call Marla Flentje, 250-1344.

WOMEN’S GUILD SEWING PROJECT Fall will soon be here and it is time to start sewing blankets for the Baby shower. We will meet in the Guild Room on Thursday, September 21 and Thursday, September, 28 from 10:00-2:00. Bring your sewing machine or if you don’t sew we have some jobs for you. Everyone is welcome. Bring your lunch and help us put together blankets for under privileged babies in Wichita.

PARTNERSHIP WITH GAMMON ELEMENTARY—We have an opportunity to share our time and talents with the extraordinary students and teachers at Gammon, our neighborhood school.  Some jobs require a regular presence, based around your schedule.  Others require one-time or occasional commitments.  A few might be done in the comfort of your home.  Volunteer jobs include:  Lunch Buddy, Student Tutor, Book Reader, Classroom Support Helper, and Office Support Helper.   If you have questions or are ready to volunteer, please contact Cyndi Richter at 461-4148 or ccrichter@cox.net.

Announcements for Sunday, September 10, 2017

Sermon Title: “The Enchantment of Everyday Life”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the fellowship hall for
beverages and cookies after the worship service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Emily Hurt, in honor of all those who have served in the armed forces.

FALL KICK-OFF—Please join us today for the “Fall Kick-Off Potluck/Ice Cream
Social”, in fellowship hall at 11:30. There will be special events and activities for the children, which will be provided by the Christian Education board.

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meets Tuesday, September 12, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on September 13, at 6:00 p.m., and runs ten weeks thru November 15. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe”. Order your book online using the ISBN# 13:9781596270848. The paperback is $15.98; and the Kindle version is $9.99. The church office will not be ordering any books for the class. Everyone is welcome to
attend the class.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is this Thursday, September 14, from 9-11am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, September 16, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, September 17, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m., in the office conference room.

COMMITMENT TEAM MEETING on Tuesday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m., in the office conference room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE meets on Wednesday on September 20, at 6:00 p.m.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, September 21, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, September 21, at 2:00 p.m.

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS—The final date for registration is today 9/10. If you are interested please sign the sheet on the PIC board in fellowship hall.

REVELATIONS is Sunday, September 24, at 5:30 for cocktails, dinner at 6:00pm, in fellowship hall. The cost is $25, in advance. The UCC Choir will perform. Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program. Tickets on sale this Sunday 9/3/18.

AMALGAMA TICKETS on sale now. Amalgama is a musical group from the city of Leon, Nicaragua. Amalgama will perform a concert at Prairie Pines, 4055 N Tyler Road, Maize, KS, on Thursday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $22, through the UCC church office. To sample music by Amalgama watch this YouTube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MI4nLIuGZ0

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT ORDERS will run through Sunday, September 17.
Ornaments are $17.00. You can mail your check to the church office, or place it in the offering plate.

SUPPORT WICHITA CROP HUNGER WALK— You can support this this worthy outreach initiative to reduce hunger in our community – either by walking on the afternoon of October 1, or sponsoring a walker from UCC.  CROP raises dollars to support food assistance programs.  Twenty five percent of funds raised at the Wichita CROP walk stays in Wichita, with funds directed to local food assistance programs such as Open Door. To learn how you can participate go to:  www.crophungerwalk.org/wichitaks/   Or call Marla Flentje, 250-1344.

Announcements for Sunday, September 3, 2017

Sermon Title: “What Do We Do with God?”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the fellowship hall for
beverages and cookies after the worship service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Diane Z. Park, in celebration of Dr. Bill Park who moved to heaven three years ago today.

THIS WEEK

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, September 7, at 2:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

CHOIR KICK-OFF and pizza party for all choir members on Wednesday, September 6, in the basement. Dinner is at 6:15 p.m., and practice is at 7:00 p.m.

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

NEXT WEEK

FALL KICK-OFF—Please join us for the “Fall Kick-Off Potluck/Ice Cream Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir, on September 10th, in fellowship hall directly following the worship service. Please feel free to bring your favorite dish with the exception of desserts, as the Deacons will provide ice cream and toppings. Plus, there will be special events and activities for the children, which will be provided by the Christian Education board.

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, September 12, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on September 13, at 6:00 p.m., and runs ten weeks thru November 15. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe”. Order your book online using the ISBN# 13:9781596270848. The paperback is $15.98; and the Kindle version is $9.99. The church office will not be ordering any books for the class. Everyone is welcome to
attend the class.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is this Thursday, September 14, from 9-11am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, September 16, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS are a wonderful way for UCC members and visitors to get better acquainted. There will be a group of 6-10 who will meet in someone’s home in October and November for a pot-luck dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun. The exact dates will be determined once registration is complete.

If you are interested please sign the sheet on the PIC board in fellowship hall. If you are willing to host a dinner, we would appreciate your signing up to be a host. Please indicate in the last column the number people you can accommodate in your home (including host/hosts) The final date for registration is Sunday, September 10th.

REVELATIONS is Sunday, September 24, at 5:30 for cocktails, dinner at 6:00pm, in fellowship hall. The cost is $25, in advance. The UCC Choir will perform. Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program. Tickets on sale this Sunday 9/3/18.

AMALGAMA TICKETS on sale this week. Amalgama is a musical group from the city of Leon, Nicaragua. Their music is Cuban inspired, as they love the trova, and the national music of their homeland. Amalgama will perform a concert at Prairie Pines, 4055 N Tyler Road, Maize, KS, on Thursday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $22, and may be purchased in the UCC church office 9:00-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. To sample music by Amalgama follow this Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/AMALGAMA-113936461703/app/2405167945/

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT ORDERS will run through Sunday, September 17. If you would like an ornament to place on the tree during the Hanging of the Greens event, please place your orders now. Each ornament comes with your last name hand painted in white by Bronner’s artists. Ornaments are $17.00. You can mail your check to the church office, or place it in the offering plate. Please note “Ornament” on the memo line of your check. See display and order sheet in fellowship hall.

Announcements for Sunday, August 27, 2017

Sermon Title: “Re-Imagine the World”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the fellowship hall for
beverages and cookies after the worship service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by
Leigh Aaron-Leary and Mike Leary: the flowers are to honor three cherished people who are no longer with us: our son David, and Leigh’s parents Evelyn and Joseph
Aaron. David’s birthday was 8/30, and their anniversary was 8/31.

COMMUNION

THIS WEEK

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

NEXT WEEK

LABOR DAY Monday, September 4, church office is closed.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, September 7, at 2:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

CHOIR KICK-OFF and pizza party for all choir members on Wednesday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m., in the basement.

FALL KICK-OFF—Please join us for the “Fall Kick-Off Potluck/Ice Cream Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir, on September 10th, in fellowship hall directly following the worship service.

Please feel free to bring your favorite dish with the exception of desserts, as the
Deacons will provide ice cream and toppings. Plus, there will be special events and activities for the children, which will be provided by the Christian Education board.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on September 13, at 6:00 p.m., and runs ten weeks thru November 15. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe”. Order your book online using the ISBN# 13:9781596270848. The paperback is $15.98; and the Kindle version is $9.99. The church office will not be ordering any books for the class. Everyone is welcome to
attend the class.

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS—You are invited to be a part of the Fall Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled in October and one in November. The exact dates will be determined once registration is complete.

The dinners are a wonderful way for UCC members and visitors to get better acquainted. There will be a group of 6-10 who will meet in someone’s home for a pot-luck
dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun.

If you are interested please sign the sheet on the PIC board in fellowship hall. If you are willing to host a dinner, we would appreciate your signing up to be a host. Please indicate in the last column the number people you can accommodate in your home (including host/hosts) The final date for registration is Sunday, September 10th.

AMALGAMA TICKETS on sale this week. Amalgama is a musical group from the city of Leon, Nicaragua. Their music is Cuban inspired, as they love the trova, and the national music of their homeland. Amalgama will perform a concert at Prairie Pines, 4055 N Tyler Road, Maize, KS, on Thursday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $22, and may be purchased in the UCC church office 9:00-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. To sample music by Amalgama follow this Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/AMALGAMA-113936461703/app/2405167945/

SPECIAL THANKS to Barb Mohney for her work in coordinating all of the recent renovations here at UCC. It took a great deal of her time and efforts. Thank you, Barb. We also want to thank Emily Hurt, Galen Minks, Mark Stoskopf, Dick Pilgrim, and Jack Christie for taking their time on a Saturday morning to move everything back into
fellowship hall. THANK YOU!

Announcements for Sunday, August 20, 2017

Sermon title: “Re-Imagine the World: Dinner Party Parable”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the basement outside the kitchen for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary and down the stairwell to your right.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by
Bob and Sharon Pedroja. Celebrating 50 years of marriage on September 2nd.

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.
THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

THIS WEEK

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP meets on Wednesday, August 23, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

AMALGAMA TICKETS go on sale this week. Amalgama is a musical group from the city of Leon, Nicaragua. Their music is Cuban inspired, as they love the trova, and the national music of their homeland. Amalgama will perform a concert at Prairie Pines, 4055 N Tyler Road, Maize, KS, on Thursday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $22, and may be purchased in the UCC church office 9:00-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. To sample music by Amalgama follow this Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/AMALGAMA-113936461703/app/2405167945/

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in the basement, children’s music room. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5.

NEXT WEEK

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in the basement, children’s music room.. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5, because it is instructor led.

FALL KICK-OFF—Please join us for the “Fall Kick-Off Pot Luck/Ice Cream Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir, on September 10th, in fellowship hall directly following the worship service.

Please feel free to bring your favorite dish with the exception of desserts, as the
Deacons will provide ice cream and toppings. Plus, there will be special events and activities for the children, which will be provided by the Christian Education board.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on September 13, at 6:00 p.m., and runs ten weeks thru November 15. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe”. Order your book online using the ISBN# 13:9781596270848. The paperback is $15.98; and the Kindle version is $9.99. The church office will not be ordering any books for the class. Everyone is welcome to
attend the class.

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS—You are invited to be a part of the Fall Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled in October and one in November. The exact dates will be determined once registration is complete and the hosts are able to contact the participants.

The dinners are a wonderful way for UCC members and visitors to get better acquainted. There will be a group of 6-10 who will meet in someone’s home for a pot-luck
dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun.

If you are interested please sign the sheet on the PIC board in fellowship hall. If you are willing to host a dinner, we would appreciate your signing up to be a host. Please indicate in the last column the number people you can accommodate in your home (including host/hosts) The final date for registration is Sunday, September 10th.

Announcements for Sunday, August 13, 2017

Sermon title: “Re-Imagine the World: Unforgiving Slave Parable”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the basement outside the kitchen for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary and down the stairwell to your right.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by
Karen and Peter Heller, “In celebration of our being a part of the UCC
community.”

THIS WEEK

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, August 17, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speakers are Robin and Eric McGonigle. They will be talking about their recent adventures to South Africa.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY—There is no workday on Thursday, August 17. The Pantry is open on Saturday, August 19, from 9:00-11:30 at 2130 E. 21st St. North.

FILLING THE GAP runs from Monday, July 31 through Friday, August 18, from 11:45-1:15, Monday through Friday.

We are in need of some children’s books at Filling the Gap. Now would be a good time to go through your books at home and see if you have some that your children or grandchildren have outgrown. Just bring them to the church.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in the basement, children’s music room. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5, because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, August 20, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in the basement, children’s music room.. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5, because it is instructor led.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP meets on Wednesday, August 23, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

FALL KICK-OFF—Please join us for the “Fall Kick-Off Pot Luck/Ice Cream Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir, on September 10th, in fellowship hall directly following the worship service.

Please feel free to bring your favorite dish with the exception of desserts, as the Deacons will provide ice cream and toppings. Plus, there will be special events and activities for the children, which will be provided by the Christian Education board.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on September 13, at 6:00 p.m., and runs ten weeks thru November 15. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe”. Order your book online using the ISBN# 13:9781596270848. The paperback is $15.98; and the Kindle version is $9.99. The church office will not be ordering any books for the class. Everyone is welcome to attend the class.

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS—You are invited to be a part of the Fall Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled in October and one in November.. The exact dates will be determined once registration is complete and the hosts are able to contact the participants.

The dinners are a wonderful way for UCC members and visitors to get better acquainted. There will be a group of 6-10 who will meet in someone’s home for a pot-luck
dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun.

If you are interested please sign the sheet on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. If you are willing to host a dinner, we would appreciate your signing up to be a host. Please indicate in the last column the number people you can accommodate in your home (including host/hosts) The final date for registration is Sunday, September 10th.

Announcements for Sunday, August 6, 2017

Sermon: “Re-Imagine the World: Shrew Manager Parable”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the basement outside the kitchen for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary and down the stairwell to your right.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Anita Jones. In tribute to our friend, Jay Decker, who graciously contributed much to our congregation and the community by his presence, his service and his talent.

THIS WEEK

FILLING THE GAP begins runs from Monday, July 31 through Friday,
August 18, from 11:45-1:15, Monday through Friday.

We are in need of some children’s books at Filling the Gap. Now would be a good time to go through your books at home and see if you have some that your children or grandchildren have outgrown. Just bring them to the church.

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, August 8, at 10:00 am, in the basement conference room.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in the basement, children’s music room. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5, because it is
instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, August 17, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speakers are Robin and Eric McGonigle. They will be talking about their recent adventures to South Africa.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in the basement, children’s music room.. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5, because it is
instructor led.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY—There is no workday on Thursday,
August 17. The Pantry is open on Saturday, September 17, from 9:00-11:30 at 2130 E. 21st St. North.

ANNOUNCERS NEEDED for the offertory and prayer of dedication during the Sunday worship service. If you would like to serve in this ministry, please contact Anne McCoy at: amccoy531@cox.net

FALL KICK-OFF—Please join us for the “Fall Kick-Off Pot Luck/Ice Cream
Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir, on September 10th, in fellowship hall directly following the worship service.

Please feel free to bring your favorite dish with the exception of desserts, as the Deacons will provide ice cream and toppings. Plus, there will be special events and activities for the children, which will be provided by the Christian Education board.

Let us make this a special celebration for such a special day. See you there.

NEED A RIDE to and from church? Please call the church office at:
634-0430, if you or someone you know will need a ride on Sunday. Deacons have volunteers available to provide rides. Please call by the Friday before the ride is needed.

Announcements for Sunday, July 30, 2017

Sermon Title: “Re-Imagine the World: Prodigals Parable”
We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the basement outside the kitchen for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary and down the stairwell to your right.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are in celebration of Galen and Mark’s 21st anniversary of love for better and worse and in sickness and health. We thank the people of UCC for their unconditional love.

COMMUNION

THIS WEEK

FILLING THE GAP begins this Monday, July 31 through Friday, August 18, from 11:45-1:15, Monday through Friday.

We are in need of some children’s books at Filling the Gap. Now would be a good time to go through your books at home and see if you have some that your children or grandchildren have outgrown. Just bring them to the church.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m., in the
office conference room.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in the basement, children’s music room. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5, because it is
instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, August 8, at 10:00 am, in the basement conference room.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in the basement, children’s music room.. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5, because it is
instructor led.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, August 17, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speakers are Robin and Eric McGonigle. They will be talking about their recent adventures to South Africa.

ANNOUNCERS NEEDED for the offertory and prayer of dedication during the Sunday worship service. If you would like to serve in this ministry, please contact Anne McCoy at: amccoy531@cox.net

FALL KICK-OFF—Please join us for the “Fall Kick-Off Pot Luck/Ice Cream
Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir, on September 10th, in fellowship hall directly following the worship service.

Please feel free to bring your favorite dish with the exception of desserts, as the Deacons will provide ice cream and toppings. Plus, there will be special events and activities for the children, which will be provided by the Christian Education board.

Let us make this a special celebration for such a special day. See you there.

NEED A RIDE to and from church? Please call the church office at:
634-0430, if you or someone you know will need a ride on Sunday. Deacons have volunteers available to provide rides. Please call by the Friday before the ride is needed.

Announcements for Sunday, July 23, 2017

Sermon Title: “Re-Imagine the World: The Samaritan Parable”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the basement outside the kitchen for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary and down the stairwell to your right.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Bob and Patsy Scott in memory of their son Todd.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the office
conference room.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP meets on Wednesday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

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

NEXT WEEK

FILLING THE GAP begins Monday, July 31 through Friday, August 18, from 11:45-1:15, Monday through Friday. We need volunteers to help at the Iasis Christian Center (1914 E. 11th St. N.). Children will be provided a prepared cold lunch, which they can take home or eat there. If you can help one or more days, please sign up in the basement on the PIC board during fellowship time after worship.

We are in need of some children’s books at Filling the Gap. Now would be a good time to go through your books at home and see if you have some that your children or grandchildren have outgrown. Just bring them to the church.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m., in the
office conference room.

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

THE GAMMON SCHOOL SUPPLY CLOSET— will be brimming when school begins this fall, thanks to the generosity of our congregation!    Nearly $3,100 has been donated to supply high-demand school supplies to children from low-income families and their teachers.  An enthusiastic thank you to everyone who supported this new outreach to our neighborhood school.  If you would like to contribute, it’s not too late.  Please drop your notated check in the offering plate or mail it to the church office.  And stay tuned for more information about Gammon volunteer opportunities.

JOIN THE JAYWALKERS and support Jay Decker by going to:
WalktoDefeatALS.org and joining Team JayWalkers. Walk with Jay either virtually or in person on Saturday, September 23rd, as together we support all those affected by this devastating disease and raise funds to find a cure. You will find a label attached to your name tag this Sunday, stick the label on your shoes so Jay is able to identify who he is visiting with!

NEED A RIDE to and from church? Please call the church office at:
634-0430, if you or someone you know will need a ride on Sunday. Deacons have volunteers available to provide rides. Please call by the Friday before the ride is needed.

Announcements for Sunday, July 16, 2017

Sermon Title: “Re-Imagine the World: The Parable of the Hidden Treasure”

ALL BOARDS MEET TODAY AFTER WORSHIP

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the basement outside the kitchen for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary and down the stairwell to your right.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Tom and Grace Kneil in honor of their 56th Wedding Anniversary!

ALL BOARDS MEET TODAY immediately following the worship service at 11:45.
THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

THIS WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, July 16, immediately following the
worship service at 11:45 a.m. The Outreach board will not meet this month.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, July 20, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin.

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

NEXT WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the office
conference room.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP meets on July 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

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

MEMORIAL SERVICE for Barbara Willets will be held at Old Mission
Mortuary, 3424 E 21st St N, Wichita, on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m.

THE GAMMON SCHOOL SUPPLY CLOSET— will be brimming when school begins this fall, thanks to the generosity of our congregation!    Nearly $3,100 has been donated to supply children from low-income families and Gammon teachers with high-demand school supplies.  An enthusiastic thank you to everyone who supported this new outreach to our neighborhood school.  If you would like to contribute, it’s not too late.  Please drop your notated check in the offering plate or mail it to the church office.  And stay tuned for more information about Gammon volunteer opportunities.

JOIN THE JAYWALKERS and support Jay Decker by going to:
WalktoDefeatALS.org and joining Team JayWalkers. Walk with Jay either virtually or in person on Saturday, September 23rd, as together we support all those affected by this devastating disease and raise funds to find a cure. You will find a label attached to your name tag this Sunday, stick the label on your shoes so Jay is able to identify who he is visiting with!

NEED A RIDE to and from church? Please call the church office at:
634-0430, if you or someone you know will need a ride on Sunday. Deacons have volunteers available to provide rides. Please call by the Friday before the ride is needed.