The Visitor is a publication of the Wyandotte United Methodist Church

7901 Oakland Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 66112-2146, (913) 788-5503 (Church phone),

(913) 788-4417 (FAX), Pastor’s Cell Phone: (913) 461-7102

Pastor’s E-mail: kdominic@greatplainsumc.org

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This Visitor sponsored by

Becky Lasley & Ray Swender

“Becoming passionately outward-focused for

Jesus Christ.”

Staff. . . Rev. Kimberly D. Dominic…………...….. Pastor Samuel Varon …....………...............Youth Leader Fonda Telthorst..................Worship Music Leader Amy Potts ………………..Administrative Assistant

2018 Thoughts from Pastor Kim School has started, and even though the calendar doesn't say it yet, summer is over. It's that time of year when we settle back into our “regular” routines. Part of that rou-tine for many people is returning to a regular schedule of attending worship. Already attendance has begun picking up from the summer numbers! But it's not really about the numbers, is it? Our former bishop was fond of saying “We count people because people count.” For me, attending worship is about strengthen-ing relationships – our relationships with one another and with God. It's about disci-pline and the development of beneficial habits. It's about learning all we can about how to be disciples and how to be the church. It's about the adoration and praise of our Creator, our Redeemer, and our Sustainer. It's about giving thanks for all that's been given to us. It's about celebrating with those who are joyful and mourning with those who are grieving. It's about preparing ourselves to be the body of Christ in a world needing to experience forgiveness, redemption, and grace. It's about apprentic-ing to build the Kingdom of God and recognizing it when we do catch a glimpse. On August 5, we had our first meeting of the congregational steering committee. It was well-attended, and we spent a little over two hours identifying a variety of issues and needs of the church. My biggest concern, however, is that we came away from the meeting with no list of action items and no proposed date for a future meeting. Perhaps the intent was to turn it back onto the committees to take whatever direction they felt was appropriate. That concerns me because it doesn’t exhibit a comprehen-sive vision or forward motion. That’s the same thing we’ve been doing all along, and a wise one once said, “If you keep doing the same things you’ve always done, you’re going to get what you’ve always got.” Unless we begin moving in some direction, whatever that direction may be, we cannot build momentum. Perhaps people are tired, perhaps they’re afraid, perhaps our vision lacks clarity. Whatever the case, I’d like to invite everyone reading this to pray for a vision for our church. As one of our members said at the meeting, “Prayer is the most powerful tool we have at our dispos-al.” In fact, with that in mind, we have put together a signup sheet for people who want to gather for prayer and to identify the times they might be available. The sign-up is available on the ushers’ cabinet in the back of the sanctuary if you would like to add your name and availability, or you may call the office to do so. Friends, we’re all in this together, and it’s part of the process that there will be disa-greements and anxiety, especially as we implement any changes we deem neces-sary. The important thing is, however, that we are all part of a family - The Family of God. And as family, we can work through the challenges with love for one another and move forward to a place where others will be welcomed into the family. The apostle Paul reminds us: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) and “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - (Philippians 4:13). May these be our watchwords in the months to come. See you Sunday! Blessings,

Pastor Kim

MEN OF INTEGRITY

Thursdays 12:30 p.m.

NEWSLETTER

Newsletters are sent by e-mail.

If you prefer a printed copy, you may pick up a copy at church when you are here for worship

Deadline for articles for the October Newsletter will be

Friday, September 14th (please place in the church admin in box,

or send by email to admin@wyandotteumc.com.)

NOTE Mailing of the October Newsletter will be

the week of September 24th.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Women's Bible Study will start up Monday September 10th at 6:30 pm.

Will continue the study we left off in May.

The weekly Sunday School class that meets in the library looks at current events and discusses how the Bible speaks to contempo-rary life. The lesson is emailed out on Thursday of each week and we gather at 9:45 on Sunday to talk.

The Crusaders Class is an adult Sunday school class that meets in

the room just off Fellowship Hall. They participate in a number of

different studies.

We also offer Sunday school classes for children and youth, and

nursery care for the wee ones.

Come check out our Sunday school offerings and find the class that

fits you best!

ALL CHURCH BREAKFAST Saturday, September 22nd

Watch your bulletin for information.

Youth Ministry Youth Group Meets Sunday Afternoons

from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Join us!

United Methodist Women

The Ladies Quilting Group meets each Monday @ 9:30 a.m. in the church basement.

New ladies are always welcome.

Planning Committee Tuesday, September 11th at 9:30 a.m.

UMW Annual Meeting

September 14 - 15 at COR

September Fellowship Opportunities

Sunshine Gals (Projects for Missions) Thursday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m.

Friendship Circle Thursday, September 27th at 10:00 a.m.

September Sermon Schedule

Sept 2 Thy Kingdom Come … On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Sept 9 Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Sept 16 Forgive Us … As We Forgive Others

Sept 23 Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Sept 30 For Thine Is the Kingdom, Power, and Glory

Continuing Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer

On August 26th, we began a series taking a closer look at

the Lord’s Prayer. A lot is contained in a few words. What are

we saying when we pray? This series will continue through

September.

Kids Clubhouse will start up again Friday September 7th

6:30-8:30

If you would be interested in helping with the rotation please contact Jennifer Beard

THE WYANDOTTE CHURCH A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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1

2 Communion

Worship 8:30 a.m.

Sun Sch 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m

Youth 1:30 - 3:30

ALIVE 5:00 p.m.

3

Labor Day

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4

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5

S.H.A.R.E

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

6

12:30 Men of

Integrity

Neighborhood

Watch 5:30 p.m.

7

Kid’s Club-

house 6:30 p.m.

8

9

Worship 8:30 a.m.

Sun Sch 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m

Youth 1:30 - 3:30

ALIVE 5:00 p.m.

10

Ladies Quilting

9:30 a.m.

Women’s Bible

Study 6:30 p.m.

.

11

UMW Planning

9:30 a.m.

Education

7:00 p.m.

12

S.H.A.R.E

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Finance 5:00 p.m.

13

Outreach

9:30 a.m.

12:30 Men of

Integrity

14

15

16

Worship 8:30 a.m.

Sun Sch 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m

AD Board Noon

Youth 1:30 - 3:30

ALIVE 5:00 p.m.

17

Ladies Quilting

9:30 a.m.

Women’s Bible

Study 6:30 p.m.

18

19

S.H.A.R.E

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

20

Sunshine Gals

10:00 a.m.

Men of Integrity

12:30 p.m.

W.Wdotte Exec

6:00 p.m.

21

22

Breakfast

8-10 a.m.

Trustees Meeting

9:00 a.m.

23

Worship 8:30 a.m.

Sun Sch 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m

Youth 1:30 - 3:30

ALIVE 5:00 p.m.

24 Ladies Quilting

9:30 a.m.

Women’s Bible

Study 6:30 p.m.

25 26

S.H.A.R.E

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

SPRC 6:30 p.m.

27 Friendship Circle

10:00 a.m.

12:30 Men of

Integrity

28

Newsletter Folding

29

30 Worship 8:30 a.m.

Sun Sch 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m

Potluck Noon

Youth 1:30 - 3:30

ALIVE 5:00 p.m.

September 2018

UMW Annual Meeting at COR

Leadership Institute at COR

Pastor Kim at Continuing Education

Thank you to our Wyandotte Youth Group who collected and distributed care packages to homeless people in the community this summer and also took time to volunteer at the Hope Center KC, an agency that works with youth and children on Kansas City’s East side.

Also a Big Thanks for those who donated school supplies and Helped the teachers at Claude Huyck Elementary School

prepare their rooms. Because of your generosity and hard work,

students in our community will have a better opportunity for success.

GREETERS: 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Karen & Bob Bowling Don & Nancy Bradbury NURSERY 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. USHERS FOR THE MONTH September 2 Kathy Manherz 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. September 9 Rebecca Huff Karen Bowling Judi Whiles September 16 Sherri Zunick Bob Bowling Bill Whiles September 23 Rosie Van Hoozer September 30

Worship Service 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service (With Kids’s Time)

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Youth 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

ALIVE

Thank You

Thank you for your generosity! Our Food Pantry is running over at this printing. Please stay tuned to the weekly bulletin for updates on the Food Pantry needs.

Please wear your nametags to services. If you need a nametag,

please sign-up in the back of the sanctuary or call or email the office.

PREACHING SCHEDULE

September 2 Rev. Kim Dominic

September 9 Rev. Kim Dominic

September 16 Rev. Kim Dominic

September 23 Rev. Kim Dominic

September 30 Rev. Kim Dominic

Come unwind in the middle of a hectic week. Come enjoy a time of coloring and

fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join us every Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome and need not be a

member of the church to join.

Worship Schedule Address Updates/Corrections

Tom & Sara Burke 1403-A Rocketdyne Rd Neosho, MO 64850

Boyd & Joanna Leighow Summer Address 8348 Waverly Ave. Kansas City, KS 66109

Charles & Hazel Matlock 1546 Noth 33rd St. Kansas City, KS 66102

If you have an address update or correction, please let the office know by emailing admin@wyandotteumc.com or calling 913-788-5503.

Children are invited to remain in worship on the fifth Sunday.

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

WYANDOTTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7901 OAKLAND AVENUE KANSAS CITY, KS 66112-2146 Web Site: http://wyandotteumc.com

September Birthdays & Anniversaries

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Page 1…………….Thoughts from Pastor Kim Page 2…………….Events & Activities Page 3…………….Calendar Page 4…………… Thank You Page 5…………… Service Times, Food Pantry Needs Page 6 ……………Birthdays & Anniversaries

If your birthday or anniversary is not shown on the listing that is printed each month please call the church

office so it can be added to our list. Thank you.

TIME SENSITIVE

Help Raise Funds for Church Maintenance Projects

Maintaining the church building can be costly.

Here’s how you can help.

Trustees will be selling gift cards every Sunday morning in the fellowship hall.

There are order forms located in the hymnal racks

on the pew in front of you

If you have questions, please see Donna Lesher for details

Pastor Kim will be attending continuing education September 4th - 6th. If you have a pastoral care need during her absence, please contact Gary Roellchen of Central UMC at 913-602-0660.

4-Sep Lee & Nettie Crouch

Kyle Brothers

5-Sep Brian Eaton

Leslie Oliva

6-Sep David Klamm

7-Sep Ralph Zunick

8-Sep Norma Kepler

11-Sep Ron & Kelly Oldridge

13-Sep Laura Beard

15-Sep Krista Sturm

19-Sep Ruth Miller

Paula Torrey

20-Sep Melissa Randolph

24-Sep Darlene Fisher

29-Sep Joan Caldwell

Nettie Crouch

Chuck Manherz

Miles Weiss