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Weekly News from Lenexa UMC
July 28, 2010
  
Sunday, August 1
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Check out Worship in the Park at 8am (by the Gazebo at Sar-Ko-Par Tralis Park)...then head to church for Sunday School!!

Sunday's Message is "Bigger Barns". The Scriptures are Luke 12:13-21 and Colossians 3:1-11



Merle Sparlin's 100th Birthday Party!!

Everyone is invited to celebrate Merle's 100th birthday with him on Sunday, August 1, from 2-4pm in Schneeberger Hall. What a great celebration!!
KANSAS EAST CONFERENCE YOUNG ADULT EVENT

Come join young adults across the conference in Ottawa on July 31 for an afternoon of work around Ottawa, followed by a BBQ dinner and concert by the band Cloverton! We'll gather at Ottawa Trinity at 1pm to work on cleaning, painting and other needed tasks at several places around Ottawa all afternoon. Contact Danielle Mills with questions (Danielle.mills@lenexaumc.org). Register for the event at:
 




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The August Messenger is online!! Please be sure to read this issue - it's filled with a lot of news you won't want to miss...including a sneak peek at fall classes and groups, details about Transformed Living, fall Wednesday Night Activities, youth and children's ministries, opportunities to volunteer at Bonjour Elementary School and MORE!!

Important Church Survey:

Let us know what you think!! Please take time to complete a survey to let the Church Council know what you think about the goal we set to attract and draw people to our church. This goal means we are inviting and welcoming to everyone, love and support one another and that people understand that their presence here is important. This survey is part 1 of several you'll have the opportunity to fill out over the next few months. Access part 1 (through August 31) at:


Interested in Drama?
 
We're putting together a list of people interested in occasional drama parts (both memorized and reading parts). Contact John Ellington (revjse30@aol.com) or Linda Stoker (linda.stoker@lenexaumc.org or 913-888-5600) for details and to get on the list.
 
Ghana Presentation
Carolyn Freeman will give a presentation about her recent 5-week adventure as a volunteer in Ghana. She will share her story of why she went, what she did, what the culture was like, etc. Please join her on Sunday, August 8 in the Asbury Room from 10:30-11:30.
Kid's Summer Camp
"A Day in the LIfe of Joseph in Egypt"

Kids pre-K thru 8th grade are  invited to join Joseph in Egypt on Friday, August 13!! The adventure begins at church at 9am...and later in the day we'll head to Post Oak Pool to finish camp at 7:30pm. Bring your swimsuit and towel. A love offering is being asked for each child. We'll be collecting boxes of cereal for the Johnson County Food Pantry, which we'll make into a BIG pyramid before donating them!! Younger kids are welcome if they have an adult stay with them. Registration forms are online:
Kid's Summer Camp

Contact Linda Stoker with questions:
linda.stoker@lenexaumc.org
913-888-5600