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Worship for Jan. 3, 2021

12/30/2020

 

There's a place for you in worship. 

We are gathering for worship this Sunday on Zoom ONLY (we will not be on Facebook Live or YouTube today). The Zoom room will open at 10:40 a.m. and the service will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Click to Zoom or call 1-669-900-6833 and dial meeting ID 899 1685 3476​# at the prompt. Meeting password is 66502. Note: long-distance charges may apply if you use the call-in option. 

View the order of worship for Dec. 27th here. ​

Announcements:

  • Fellowship Hour today will take place on the SAME Zoom link as worship, so just stay put after the postlude for fellowship. 
  • Drive Through Communion is available today from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on the north side of the church building. Please come into the church parking lot and then turn right into the alley on the north side of the building. Pastor Caela will meet you by Juliette. You are also invited to help "fill the breadbasket" for Second Helping by dropping off items when you come through. More information about Communion here
  • Christmas season isn't over until Jan. 6th and you can still visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. The prayer creche will be available throughout the 12 Days of Christmas and will be taken down on January 6th. Learn more here
  • Adult Sunday School is on winter break until Jan. 24th. You can read more about upcoming adult classes here. 
  • Living Room Worship is back! We will gather on Zoom on Sunday, Jan. 24th at 7:00 p.m. You'll find the full details and Zoom link here
  • All members of boards and committees are invited to the Leadership Kick Off on Wednesday, Jan. 13th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. At this meeting we will have a chance to share tips for our ministry together and we will break out into individual boards/committees for our January meetings as well. Details here
  • We will have our January Congregational Meeting on Zoom on Jan. 24th at 11:45 a.m. At the meeting we will approve the 2021 budget. Members of Cabinet are also hosting an informational/listening session the week before the meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 17th via Zoom. You'll find details about both meetings and the Zoom links here. 
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. ​

Living Room Worship - Jan. 24th, 2021

12/30/2020

 
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As we move into the new year, we invite you to join us for Living Room Worship Online! LRW is an informal experience for those who desire to connect more with each other and with God through small group discussion, prayer, and singing. While we can't yet be together in person, we hope you'll join us virtually via your own living room! For more information, you can contact Kerry Priest ([email protected]). 

Sunday, January 24
7:00 pm


Zoom link: 
https://ksu.zoom.us/j/96711977572?pwd=WmlLZnllRlpVRUdYQXlEbUdDTnR5QT09
Or call 1-669-900-6833 and enter
Meeting ID: 967 1197 7572
Passcode: 364255
(Note: long-distance charges may apply when using the call-in option.)

Worship for Dec. 27, 2020

12/22/2020

 

There's a place for you in worship. 

We are gathering for worship this Sunday on Zoom ONLY (we will not be on Facebook Live or YouTube today). The Zoom room will open at 10:40 a.m. and the service will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Click to Zoom or call 1-669-900-6833 and dial meeting ID 899 1685 3476​# at the prompt. Meeting password is 66502. Note: long-distance charges may apply if you use the call-in option. 

View the order of worship for Dec. 27th here. 

Announcements:

  • Reminder that on January 3rd we will be using Zoom for our worship service one more time (no Facebook Live or YouTube). If you still have the Star Word you received as a part of your December mailed newsletter, please bring it with you.  You'll find the order of worship and Zoom link for Jan. 3rd here. 
  • You are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. The prayer creche will be available throughout the 12 Days of Christmas and will be taken down on January 6th. Learn more here
  • Thursday Night Prayers & Fellowship WILL be meeting on New Year's Eve at 7:00 p.m. 
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

IMPORTANT DATES IN JANUARY
Dec. 27 - Jan. 17 there will be NO adult Sunday School
Jan. 3 - Epiphany worship via Zoom only at 10:45 a.m., Drive Through Communion from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Jan. 13 - Leadership Kick Off for all members of boards and committees
Jan. 24 - Adult Sunday School begins again, Congregational Meeting via Zoom at 11:45 a.m.

Worship for Dec. 20, 2020

12/16/2020

 

There's a place for you in worship. 

​Join us as we worship together in real time on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. Central on Sunday (no login required). The service will also be posted to our YouTube channel before 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. 
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If you are having difficulty accessing the online services, please don't be shy. Reach out to our church office so we can assist. 
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Announcements:

  • IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES: On December 24th, Dec. 27th, and January 3rd we will be using Zoom for our worship services. You can learn more about all our special worship services for the season here.
  • Three fun things happening at the Christmas Connections event on Saturday, Dec. 19th from 10am-noon: you can pick up your donated poinsettia, you can pick up a handheld candle to use for Christmas Eve, and you can drop off cookies for Second Helping. All exchanges will happen curbside with masks. You can read more here. 
  • Thank you to those who donated poinsettias for the season. You can read the dedications for them here. 
  • Are you missing the joy of Christmas music in our Sanctuary? We are, too. We've compiled some songs so you can listen or carol-along-at-home. Find them on our website here. 
  • As you complete your holiday shopping, don't forget about the "Give the Gift of a Warm Meal" program. You can donate an amount of your choosing to purchase meals for people in our community and Linda T. will send you a card you can share with your recipient. Learn more and make your donation here
  • You are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. Learn more here
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

IMPORTANT DATES IN JANUARY
Dec. 27 - Jan. 17 there will be NO adult Sunday School
Jan. 3 - Epiphany worship via Zoom only at 10:45 a.m., Drive Through Communion from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Jan. 13 - Leadership Kick Off for all members of boards and committees
Jan. 24 - Adult Sunday School begins again, Congregational Meeting via Zoom at 11:45 a.m.

Congregational Meeting - Jan. 24, 2021

12/9/2020

 
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Join us on Zoom at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24th for our January Congregational Meeting. All are welcome to attend and members will also be invited to vote. We will be approving the 2021 budget for our ministry. Documents for the meeting will be e-mailed to all members no later than Sunday, Jan. 17th. If you are a member and you have not received your documents by that date, please check your junk mail folder and then e-mail Sandy if you still cannot find the documents.

ZOOM INFORMATION FOR THE MEETING:
Zoom room opens at 11:35 a.m. Meeting begins at 11:45 a.m.
Click to Zoom or call 1-669-900-6833 and dial meeting ID 849 7636 0960# at the prompt. Meeting password is 66502. Please note: long distance charges may apply if you use the call-in option. 

The meeting will open at 11:35 a.m. Upon signing into Zoom for the meeting, you will be directed to type the names of all voting members in the chat so that we have a record of the meeting. Those members who call in will be able to state their names, which can then be entered manually into the record by a host.

Leadership Kick Off - Jan. 13, 2021

12/9/2020

 
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All members of our boards and committees are invited to attend the 2021 Leadership Kick Off on Wednesday, Jan. 13th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. We will gather as a full group to share some tips and wisdom for the upcoming year and then break into individual boards/committees for meetings. For most boards and committees this will replace your regular January meeting. We look forward to gathering with you and if you have any questions, please reach out to Jeff Watson, 2021 Moderator, or the church office. 

Zoom information:
Click to Zoom or call 1-669-900-6833 and dial meeting ID  881 5142 0923# at the prompt. Meeting password is 66502. Note: long-distance charges may apply if you use the call-in option. 

Worship for Dec. 13, 2020

12/9/2020

 

There's a place for you in worship. 

​Join us as we worship together in real time on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. Central on Sunday (no login required). The service will also be posted to our YouTube channel before 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. 
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If you are having difficulty accessing the online services, please don't be shy. Reach out to our church office so we can assist. 

Announcements: 

  • We invite you to join with us in observing the season of Advent. You will find information about Advent Devotionals, our adult Advent class, star words, special worship services and more here. 
  • Next Sunday is our Lessons and Carols service on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. On December 24th, Dec. 27th, and January 3rd we will be using Zoom for our worship services. You can learn more about all our special worship services for the season here.
  • Thank you to those who donated poinsettias for the season. You can read the dedications for them here. 
  • Three fun things happening at the Christmas Connections event on Saturday, Dec. 19th from 10am-noon: you can pick up your donated poinsettia, you can pick up a handheld candle to use for Christmas Eve, and you can drop off cookies for Second Helping. All exchanges will happen curbside with masks. You can read more here. 
  • Are you missing the joy of Christmas music in our Sanctuary? We are, too. We've compiled some songs so you can listen or carol-along-at-home. Find them on our website here. 
  • As you complete your holiday shopping, don't forget about the "Give the Gift of a Warm Meal" program. You can donate an amount of your choosing to purchase meals for people in our community and Linda T. will send you a card you can share with your recipient. Learn more and make your donation here
  • You are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. Learn more here
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

Poinsettia Dedications 2020

12/9/2020

 
Thank you to everyone who donated a poinsettia for Advent. Poinsettias will be available to pick up at the Christmas Connections event on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10am-noon at the church. 

Christmas Connections - Dec. 19, 2020

12/7/2020

 
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Put Saturday, December 19 on your calendar! On that day you can drop by the church between 10:00 a.m. and Noon to pick up any donated poinsettias as well as candles for the Christmas Eve service. You can also spread some Christmas cheer to our Second Helping friends by dropping off cookies for distribution. Linda Thurston suggests that the cookies be bagged in threes. Gayle Doll will be sitting in the lobby watching for you to come to the South lobby door and will come outside to make the exchange. You can also text her at 785-456-4903 if you would like her to come out to your car. Please wear your mask! 

Worship for Dec. 6, 2020

12/2/2020

 

Announcements:

  • We invite you to join with us in observing the season of Advent. You will find information about Advent Devotionals, our adult Advent class, star words, special worship services and more here. 
  • It's Communion Sunday and we have two options for Communion today: 1) during online worship at home, 2) Drive Through from 12-1pm. No sign up required. Details here
  • Next Sunday is the Christmas Pageant and you don't want to miss it! Join us on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. for this service of JOY. You can learn more about all our special worship services for the season here.
  • We would love to have your Christmas PHOTOS for our worship services! Details on how to submit here
  • Are you missing the joy of Christmas music in our Sanctuary? We are, too. We've compiled some songs so you can listen or carol-along-at-home. Find them on our website here. 
  • You are encouraged to help us "Fill the Breadbasket" for Second Helping this Sunday by making a special financial gift to the Second Helping or dropping off supplies during Drive Through Communion. Learn more about Second Helping and see a list of needed items here
  • Another lovely way to support the Second Helping is through our "Give the Gift of a Warm Meal" program. You can donate an amount of your choosing to purchase meals for people in our community and Linda T. will send you a card you can share with your recipient. Learn more and make your donation here
  • You are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. Learn more here
  • Sue Gerth still has Advent Wreath Kits if you'd like one. Learn more about the Advent Wreath Kits here.
  • You can order poinsettias for Advent and Christmas NOW. Find more information and the order form here. 
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

There's a place for you in worship. 

​Join us as we worship together in real time on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. Central on Sunday (no login required). The service will also be posted to our YouTube channel before 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. 
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If you are having difficulty accessing the online services, please don't be shy. Reach out to our church office so we can assist. 
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