The following Independence Day prayer was written by Reverend Sandhya Jha and published by Chalice Press. I have modified it a bit for the sake of brevity. God of all nations and ours, As we ask the long-posed question, “does that star spangled banner yet wave/ o’er the land of the free and the home… Read more David’s Diary …
Debra Lee from Episcopal Migration Ministries will provide a mentor training for those interested in working with and advocating for legal immigrants and refugees after worship on July 9. The training includes cultural orientation, healthy boundaries, helping vs. rescuing, mentor etiquette and resources. The training will take about 1½ hours and will be held in… Read more Refugee Mentor Training
Filling the Gap Lunches for Kids is from July 31 to August 18 this year. We will again gather snacks to help with this program. Please bring your donations to the church before July 24 (note date change). There is a basket in the foyer. Remember, NON-PERISHABLE, such as: Beef sticks, beef jerky, Slim Jims… Read more Still Filling the Gap – Snacks for Kids
During David’s absence from July 11-18, Reverend Charles Claycomb will be available for pastoral services, as well as, our Sunday services until David returns July 19.
The proposed healthcare legislation is bad for the economy and bad for people, yet Kansas Senator Roberts supports it. Senator Moran says that he is weighing the issues and wants to hear from you. The Congressional Budget Office says that if the proposed legislation becomes law it will result in 22 million people being uninsured… Read more (UN)HEALTHCARE FOR ALL
This is the last article in a series explaining when and how Mission Council began to question what it means to “welcome” refugees and immigrants, given the national narrative and what a combined task group from Giving & Mercy and Faith Sharing discovered when investigating local and Disciples resources. The Disciples Home Missions has an… Read more REFUGEE MENTOR TRAINING – JULY 9 – More information
Filling the Gap Lunches for Kids is from July 31 to August 18 this year. We will again gather snacks to help with this program. Please bring your donations to the church before July 14. There is a basket in the foyer. Below is the suggested list of items needed. Remember, it must not need… Read more Snacks for Kids
To participate at the Lord’s Diner, Food Handler certification must be maintained. The next scheduled Virtus training will be Saturday, July 22, at the Lord’s Diner (520 N. Broadway) from 10am to about 12:30pm. Please register online at Virtus.org. For additional class options, please visit Virtus.org and click on “1st time registrant”, then to view… Read more FOOD HANDLER & VIRTUS TRAINING
Jeff and Liz Dary announced Sunday that they are moving to the Branson/Springfield MO area before the end of August to be closer to Liz’s family. Jeff’s newest chapter in his life will be working with an optician in Branson. Mission Council will begin the search for a new music director. More information will be… Read more Sad News
HEALTH CARE FOR ALL! The Senate may be voting as early as Friday, June 30, on the new Health Care Bill. Call Senator Jerry Moran at 316.631.1410 and let him know your thoughts on this matter!