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Announcements for Sunday, April 30, 2017

Sermon Title: “God and Darwin Walk into a Bar…”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Leigh Aaron-Leary and Mike Leary, “Flowers are not made by singing ‘oh, how beautiful’ and sitting in the shade.” — Rudyard Kipling. Let us each in our own way make flowers for this world.

THIS WEEK

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, May 4, at 6:00 p.m. Sign-up on the PIC board in fellowship hall if you would like to be a host that evening. Tickets on sale this Sunday, April 30, in fellowship hall. The guest speaker is Wayne Bryan with Music Theatre Wichita.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

NEXT WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, May 9, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

GRIEF GROUP meets Wednesday, May 10, at 3:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

THANK YOU to our wonderful congregation for volunteering in various capacities recently.
To those that have volunteered to be on the Building Maintenance
Committee: Barb Mohney, Bob Pedroja, Joe Dunbar, Don Luellen, and
Jerry Harney.

To those that helped with the move of the Hygiene Pantry to their new location: Tim Duncan, Joe Dunbar, Galen Minks, Mark Stoskopf, Mike & Anne McCoy, Diane Robinson, Cyndi Richter, Gary & Karen Nye, John Newsom, Peter & Karen Heller, John & Kim Carraway, Dick Pilgrim, Keith & Linda Ronco, and Dwayne & Debbi Green.

To those that sat on the lecture committee and volunteered at the Rachel Held Evans event: Betty Evans, Phil and Jonnie Rhea, Karen and J.C Combs, Mary Sue Smith, and Robin McGonigle.

Announcements for Sunday, April 16, 2017–EASTER SUNDAY

Sermon Title: New Life Bursting Forth

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

TODAY

EASTER EGG HUNT for all children will be held immediately following worship service at 11:30 a.m., on the south side courtyard lawn.

EASTER LILY TIME! If you are interested in donating for our Easter floral display, please mail $10.00 to the church office by Monday, April 24, or put your check in the offering plate. Please note “Easter Lilies” on the memo line of your check and indicate if the donation is in honor of or in memory of someone. We will print this information in the bulletin. Checks that are mailed may be sent to:

UCC
9209 E 29th ST N
WICHITA, KS 67226

THIS WEEK

WOMEN’S GUILD SEWING DAY is Thursday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m., in the basement Guild room. We will be sewing blankets and jackets for children in Honduras. Bring your sewing machine and your lunch and join us!

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, April 20, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Jim Denham, Diabetes Educator at HCA Wesley Medical Ctr.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be
purchased in fellowship hall after worship. Please make checks payable to:
College Hill United Methodist Church.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, April 23, immediately following the
worship service at 11:45 a.m.

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

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

GRIEF GROUP meets Wednesday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, May 4, at 6:00 p.m. Sign-up on the PIC board in fellowship hall if you would like to be a host that evening. Tickets will be sold on Sunday, April 22, and 29, in fellowship hall. The guest speaker is Wayne Bryan.

Announcements for Sunday, April 9, 2017 — PALM SUNDAY

Sermon Title: “Reflections on Letting Go”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Anita Jones in celebration of spring.

EASTER LILY TIME! If you are interested in donating for our Easter floral display, please mail $10.00 to the church office by Monday, April 24, or put your check in the offering plate. Please note “Easter Lillies” on the memo line of your check and indicate if the donation is in honor of or in memory of someone. We will print this information in the bulletin. Checks that are mailed may be sent to:

UCC
9209 E 29th ST N
WICHITA, KS 67226

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, April 11, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

GRIEF GROUP meets this Wednesday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, April 13, from
9-11 a.m., at 1611 N Mosley. The pantry is open on Saturday, April 15, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAY service is Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. There will be hand washing and baptism.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

NEXT WEEK

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE at 7:00 am, in south side courtyard outside,
weather permitting. In case of inclement weather the service will be held in fellowship hall. Communion will be during the sunrise service only and not during the 10:30 a.m., worship service.

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

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be
purchased in fellowship hall after worship. Please make checks payable to:
College Hill United Methodist Church.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, May 4, at 6:00 p.m. Sign-up on the PIC board in fellowship hall if you would like to be a host that evening. Tickets will be sold on Sunday, April 22, and 29, in fellowship hall. The guest speaker is Wayne Bryan.

Announcements for Sunday, April 2, 2017

Sermon Title: “Journey to the Jordan: Remembering Your Baptism”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Bob and
Dianne Robinson to celebrate all of the wonderful voices in our choir, as well as all the people who play instruments in our church.

THIS WEEK

WOMENS’ GUILD will meet on Wednesday, April 5, at 11:00 a.m., to fill baskets for those in the congregation that cannot get out or are ill. There will be a light lunch served afterwards. This is a good way to get to know the women of the Guild and also do something for our members.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. We are reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ book Searching for Sunday.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, April 6, 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.

NEXT WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, April 11, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

GRIEF GROUP meets every other Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, April 13, from 9-11 a.m., at 1611 N Mosley. The Pantry is open on Saturday, April 15, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased in fellowship hall after worship. Please make checks payable to:
College Hill United Methodist Church.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS Re-enrollment reminder—In order to continue participating in the Community Rewards program, all members must re-enroll their Plus Shopper’s card by visiting the website at: www.dillons.com/communityrewards.
Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards
Click on Edit
Enter 10498 in box
Under Find Your Organization click on Search
Click on circle next to UCC
Click on Enroll
If completed correctly a green box will appear under Account Summary saying “Your enrollment in the Community Rewards Program has been updated.”
The money collected from this program goes to benefit the Head-To-Toe Hygiene Pantry. If you have questions or need assistance contact Heidi at 316-634-0430.

Announcements for Sunday, March 26, 2017

Sermon Title: “Journey to the Jordan: Baptism as God’s Action”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Leigh Aaron Leary and Michael Leary “Our prayer to members dealing with illness or grief in their personal life.”

THIS WEEK

LECTURE COMMITTEE meets on Monday, March 27, at 3:00, in the basement conference room.

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m., in the office conference room.

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00, in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. We are reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ book Searching for Sunday.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

NEXT WEEK

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00, in the office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall.

WOMENS’ GUILD will meet on Wednesday, April 5, at 11:00 a.m., to fill baskets for those in the congregation that cannot get out or ill. There will be a light lunch served afterwards. This is a good way to get to know the women of the Guild and also do something for our members.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, April 6, 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.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased in fellowship hall after worship. Please make checks payable to:
College Hill United Methodist Church.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS Re-enrollment reminder—In order to continue participating in the Community Rewards program, all members must re-enroll their Plus Shopper’s card by visiting the website at: www.dillons.com/communityrewards.
Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards
Click on Edit
Enter 10498 in box
Under Find Your Organization click on Search
Click on circle next to UCC
Click on Enroll
If completed correctly a green box will appear under Account Summary saying “Your enrollment in the Community Rewards Program has been updated.”
The money collected from this program goes to benefit the Head-To-Toe Hygiene Pantry. If you have questions or need assistance contact Heidi at 316-634-0430.

Announcements for Sunday, March 12, 2017

Sermon Title: “Journey to the Jordan–Early Jewish Baptism”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by John and Kim Carraway in memory of family and friends who live on in our hearts.

RACHEL HELD EVANS tickets are available after worship in fellowship hall, (see below for prices). Please make checks payable to: College Hill
United Methodist Church.

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, February 14, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the church office
conference room. The group will continue through March. There is no cost, and anyone is welcome who is dealing with a loss in their life of any kind.

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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, February 8, at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. We are reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ book Searching for Sunday. Like millions of her millennial peers, Rachel didn’t want to go to church anymore. The hypocrisy, the politics, the gargantuan building budgets, the scandals—church culture seemed so far removed from Jesus. Yet, despite her cynicism and misgivings, something kept drawing her back… Books can be purchased on Amazon.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, February 16, from 9-11, at 1611 N Mosley. The pantry is open on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00-11:30am

MENS’ GROUP LUNCH is Thursday, February 16, 11:30 a.m., at Scotch &
Sirloin, 5325 E Kellogg Drive. The guest speaker is Colonel Joseph Jabara, Kansas Air National Guard.

REVITALIZE & REJOICE: Developing and Implementing Realistic Plans for
Strategic Growth. Join us on February 18th, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., as Reverend Jinx M. Barber holds a seminar on church revitalization and growth. He will give us tools that will help us see where we are, where we want to be, and how we can get there together.

NEXT WEEK

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY on February 19, during worship. Robin will be introducing the new members, Come and greet them after worship in fellowship hall.

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, February 19, at 11:45 a.m.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP will meet on Wednesday, February 22, at 10:00 in the Club Room.

GRIEF GROUP is each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, February 15, at 6:00 p.m.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Sign-up on the PIC board in fellowship hall if you would like to be a host that evening. Tickets go on sale
Sunday, February 19.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held
Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased at each church or on each church’s individual website.

Announcements for Sunday, March 5, 2017

Sermon Title: Journey to the Jordan: Context Matters–First Century Palestine

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given in anticipation of spring.

ENDOWMENT & CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is today immediately following worship. Please remain seated if you are staying for the meeting. The UCC Endowment board will present its annual report to the congregation. A Congregational meeting will follow the Endowment Board meeting to consider the Councils’ recommendation concerning Paul’s ordination. Any additional business will be conducted as is
appropriate.

THIS WEEK

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00, in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. We are reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ book Searching for Sunday.

COOKS’ NIGHT OUT is Thursday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $5 for children, and are on sale today in fellowship hall. J. C. and Karen Combs will give a presentation on their recent trip to Cuba.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

NEXT WEEK

ALL CHURCH VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION POTLUCK is Sunday, March 12 at 11:30, in fellowship hall. The Deacons will provide the meat and beverages. Persons with last names beginning with A-M bring side dishes/salads, and N-Z bring desserts.

NEEDLE WORKERS meets on Tuesday, March 14, at 10:00 a.m.

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00, in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, March 16, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Ed Flentje.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open on Saturday, March 18, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., at 1611 N Mosley.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held
Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased in fellowship hall after worship. Please make checks payable to: College Hill United Methodist Church.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS Re-enrollment reminder—In order to continue participating in the Community Rewards program during the upcoming year, all members must re-enroll their Plus Shopper’s card by visiting the website at: www.dillons.com/communityrewards.
Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards
Click on Edit
Enter 10498 in box
Under Find Your Organization click on Search
Click on circle next to UCC
Click on Enroll
If completed correctly a green box will appear under Account Summary saying “Your enrollment in the Community Rewards Program has been updated.”
The money collected from this program goes to benefit the Head-To-Toe Hygiene Pantry. If you have questions or need assistance contact Heidi at 316-634-0430.

Announcements for Sunday, February 26, 2017

Sermon Title: “Making Space–Progressive Christian Convictions: The Journey of Faith”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Galen Minks to thank all of you for the prayers and support he received while undergoing treatment. You all are a true blessing.

NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS — Please join us in welcoming Jill Hanrahan.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS LUNCHEON today at 11:45 a.m. This is open to all
parents of children and youth that attend UCC and those interested in serving in the youth programs. Please attend this planning session and lunch.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING is Monday, February 27, at 6:00, in the office conf. room.

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00, in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. We are reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ book Searching for Sunday.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, March 2, at 2:00, in the office conf. rm.

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

GRIEF GROUP is each Wednesday at 3:00, in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, March 8, at 6:00 p.m.

COOKS’ NIGHT OUT is Thursday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $5 for children, and on sale this Sunday and March 5. J. C. and Karen Combs will give a presentation on their recent trip to Cuba. Cuban cuisine will be served.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held
Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased in fellowship hall after worship. Please make checks payable to: College Hill United Methodist Church.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS Re-enrollment reminder—In order to continue participating in the Community Rewards program during the upcoming year, all members must re-enroll their Plus Shopper’s card by visiting the website at: www.dillons.com/communityrewards.
Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards
Click on Edit
Enter 10498 in box
Under Find Your Organization click on Search
Click on circle next to UCC
Click on Enroll
If completed correctly a green box will appear under Account Summary saying “Your enrollment in the Community Rewards Program has been updated.”
The money collected from this program goes to benefit the Head-To-Toe Hygiene Pantry. If you have questions or need assistance contact Heidi at 316-634-0430.

Announcements for Sunday, February 19, 2017

Sermon Title: “Making Space–Progressive Christian Convictions: What Would You Die For?”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Pat Snyder in honor of our new members.

NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS are today during worship. Stay and greet our new members after worship in fellowship hall.

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 OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

THIS WEEK

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the church office
conference room. The group will continue through March.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP will meet on Wednesday, February 22, at 10:00 in the Club Room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, February 8, at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. We are reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ book Searching for Sunday. Books can be purchased on Amazon.

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

PARENTS AND FRIENDS LUNCHEON is on Sunday, February 26, at 11:45 a.m. If you are a parent of children and youth that attend UCC or are interested in serving in the youth programs, please attend this discussion/planning session and lunch. We would like your input as to the future of the youth programs at UCC.

GRIEF GROUP is each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, February 22, at 6:00 p.m.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Sign-up on the PIC board in fellowship hall if you would like to be a host that evening. Tickets go on sale
Sunday, February 19.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held
Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased in fellowship hall after worship. Please make checks payable to: College Hill United Methodist Church.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS Re-enrollment reminder—In order to continue participating in the Community Rewards program during the upcoming year, all members must re-enroll their Plus Shopper’s card by visiting the website at: www.dillons.com/communityrewards.
Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards
Click on Enroll Now
Find and select our organization using one of the search criteria below
Name of Organization: University Congregational Church
Organization Number: 10498
The money collected from this program goes to benefit the Head-To-Toe Hygiene Pantry. If you have questions or need assistance contact Heidi at 316-634-0430.

Announcements for Sunday, February 12, 2017

Sermon Title: “Making Space–Progressive Christian Convictions: Loving Like God

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by John and Kim Carraway in memory of family and friends who live on in our hearts.

RACHEL HELD EVANS tickets are available after worship in fellowship hall, (see below for prices). Please make checks payable to: College Hill
United Methodist Church.

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, February 14, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the church office
conference room. The group will continue through March. There is no cost, and anyone is welcome who is dealing with a loss in their life of any kind.

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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, February 8, at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. We are reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ book Searching for Sunday. Like millions of her millennial peers, Rachel didn’t want to go to church anymore. The hypocrisy, the politics, the gargantuan building budgets, the scandals—church culture seemed so far removed from Jesus. Yet, despite her cynicism and misgivings, something kept drawing her back… Books can be purchased on Amazon.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, February 16, from 9-11, at 1611 N Mosley. The pantry is open on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00-11:30am

MENS’ GROUP LUNCH is Thursday, February 16, 11:30 a.m., at Scotch &
Sirloin, 5325 E Kellogg Drive. The guest speaker is Colonel Joseph Jabara, Kansas Air National Guard.

REVITALIZE & REJOICE: Developing and Implementing Realistic Plans for
Strategic Growth. Join us on February 18th, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., as Reverend Jinx M. Barber holds a seminar on church revitalization and growth. He will give us tools that will help us see where we are, where we want to be, and how we can get there together.

NEXT WEEK

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY on February 19, during worship. Robin will be introducing the new members, Come and greet them after worship in fellowship hall.

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, February 19, at 11:45 a.m.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP will meet on Wednesday, February 22, at 10:00 in the Club Room.

GRIEF GROUP is each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, February 15, at 6:00 p.m.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Sign-up on the PIC board in fellowship hall if you would like to be a host that evening. Tickets go on sale
Sunday, February 19.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held
Evans will be hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, from 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased at each church or on each church’s individual website.