This Week
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Sat., Dec. 21, White Elephant Christmas Party (for 9th-12th graders and friends), 5:00-7:00 p.m. Get together with old and new friends as we celebrate Christmas! Join us at the Jensen's home for a cozy night of playing games, catching up and listening to Christmas music. Snacks and hot chocolate will be served. Please bring a wrapped gift for under $10 for a white elephant gift exchange (the more hilarious, the better). Friends and guests are welcome. RSVP at this link.
Sun., Dec. 22, Middle School Christmas Party (for 6th-8th graders and friends), noon. Come celebrate the season! Get together with other middle school students for an afternoon of ice skating at Crown Center Ice Terrace. We will eat lunch in the Social Hall after church and go ice skating from there. We will return to church at 3:30 p.m. for pickup. Bring friends to this fun-filled event! Each participant needs to bring a signed permission slip to the event. RSVP at this link.
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Next Week
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Christmas Eve Worship - During each of our Christmas Eve services this year, we encourage your family to worship together, bringing children of all ages with you to worship. Merry Christmas! - 5:30 p.m. - The whole family will experience the magic of Christmas Eve at this service designed with your little ones in mind.
- 8:00 p.m. - The Sanctuary will be illuminated by the warmth of hundreds of candles at this traditional service.
- 11:00 p.m. - Communion accompanies this traditional candlelight service.
An organ prelude by the Kansas City Brass precedes each candlelight service. One Worship Service Only on Sun., Dec. 29 - There will be only one worship service on Sun., Dec. 29, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Monica Lewis preaching. No Sunday School classes will meet. Child care is available.
Holiday Office Hours - The church offices will be closed on Dec. 25-26. There will be one worship service on Sun., Dec. 29, at 10:30 a.m. The offices will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 31 and will be closed for the day on Wed., Jan. 1. |
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And Beyond
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Youth Group in January - Youth Group will start meeting again at the regular time, Sundays at 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall, beginning Jan. 5. See you on Sunday nights in the New Year!Sunday Night Snack Suppers - Youth Group starts meeting again in January. Please sign up here to provide a light meal for our youth on Sunday nights. Feb. 15-18 - Planning for Our Youth and Children. We value the children of our church, and we are committed to building sustainable youth and children's ministries that are going to have a deep impact. That's why we are developing a game plan together. We have invited Ministry Architects to visit us Feb. 15-18. (Learn more about them at www.ymarchitects.com.) Representatives from Ministry Architects will spend the majority of their time listening to a variety of groups within the church through focused listening groups. We hope to see participation in those groups from a broad spectrum of parents, volunteers, staff and people who just love our young people. We want your insights, your frustrations and your dreams to be heard. Be watching and listening for more information. Contact Monica with any questions. |
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Youth and Children's Musical
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Happily Forever After (A Musical for Kids about the Kingdom of God).In 2014, the annual musical will include both youth and children. The musical is "Happily Forever After (A Musical for Kids about the Kingdom of God)." The performance will be Sunday, Mar. 9, 12:15 p.m. in the Social Hall. Auditions will be Sun., Jan. 19, at 12:15 p.m.
This story has knights, castles, princesses and dragons. This story is not just an excuse to brandish swords and wear tiaras. It's a captivating and gospel-rich musical that tells the story of Princess Pride, Sir Brags-a-lot, and their curious band on an amazing trek in a very faraway land. When the Carpenter from another kingdom brings the troubling news that their castle is actually built on sand and will not withstand the coming story, they hesitantly choose to follow him as he has promised to show them a better kingdom. Assuring them that he'll take them all the way and will never leave them, they encounter troubles, temptations, and some very funny characters.
Important Dates:
Auditions for lead/supporting parts:
Jan. 19, 12:15 p.m.
Practices: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 11:00 a.m.; Mar. 1, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Mar. 2, 11:00 a.m.,
Dress rehearsal: Mar. 8, 9:00-11:00 a.m.,
Final rehearsal/lunch: Mar. 9, 11:00 a.m.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Want to be involved but not performs. We need helpers, costume coordinator, set builders, and many more. Watch for more information coming soon.
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Element Families Needed
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Your family is invited to participate in the worship service at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Please click this link to sign up for your regularly attended service on a date that works for your family. Please sign one family member up for each role listed. Contact Alexis or call her at 816-333-4917 with any questions.
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Church Hours During the Holidays
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The church building will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1. It will close at 3:00 p.m. on Dec. 31.
On Sun., Dec. 29, we will have one service at 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School.
Enjoy the holidays!
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Sunday School
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9:55-10:55 a.m.
Chi Rho (6th-8th) and CYF (9th-12th) gather for refreshments and announcements in the Youth Center (Rm. 205). After opening, Chi Rho moves to Room 202 for a lesson.
Fellowship Singers
Fellowship Singers rehearse from 9:45- 10:15 a.m. Sunday mornings. All youth (6th-12th grade) are invited and encouraged to participate.
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| Contact Information | |
Rev. Monica Lewis
Minister to Children, Youth and Families
(816) 333-4917 or email
Hayley Holt
Interim Youth Director
(816) 333-4917 or email Michael Patch
Director of Fellowship Singers emailAlexis Blackmon
Administrative Assistant 816-333-4917 or email
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