The PresCryterian. Giving of Ourselves and Caring for one another. Shawnee Prescryterian Church Worships, Learns & Serves our needy world together.

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1 The PresCryterian Volume 16, Issue 4 Giving of Ourselves and Caring for one another. Shawnee Prescryterian Church Worships, Learns & Serves our needy world together. April 2018 SUNDAY WORSHIP Every Sunday 10:30a.m. OFFICE HOURS M-Th 9am-12:30pm CHURCH STAFF Rev. Craig R. Gibson, Pastor Rob Mance, Choir Dir Andrew Morris, Organist Vonda Norman, Adm. Assistant The next issue of the PresCryterian will be published on April 25th Please submit your materials by April 23rd for inclusion in the next PresCryterian. How To Know When You ve Lived Right I get this kind of question all the time. It may be worded How do I know I have earned heaven? This is a very important question, but I wonder what answer may be being sought. Are you asking whether you are right with God? Maybe you re wondering if you have earned the golden ticket to heaven. Most of you know that I served as a Hospice Chaplain for five years. During this time I learned much about how we as people relate to one another and especially how we relate to God. Often the expectation of me was of intermediator, as one that held the rule book for how to please God, and provider of the path to please God. All of this in order to correct one s historical living and help create a life good enough to please God and allow for entry into heaven when this life is complete. I worked through such issues with wonderful God fearing folk and those who cried out in desperation that there must be some way to correct and even erase their past in order to be welcomed by the divine. One afternoon in what I thought was just a moment of quiet between the storms, my Co-Chaplain Dennis answered these questions for me with such simplicity. You will know you have lived right if when someone later looks upon your grave marker or mentions your name in conversation upon their face is a smile remembering you. Living faithfully for Jesus is not about following a set of rules and being graded on your success or failure. Living faithfully for Jesus is caring for one another and every person on earth because you first were loved by God and redeemed by this God who chose you. Happy Easter! Go and live! Go and love! In ministry together, Pastor Craig

2 Maundy Thursday Worship Service Thursday, March 29th at 6:30pm Please join your SPC family for our Maundy Thursday Worship Service on Thursday, March 29th beginning at 6:30pm. Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is the Thursday of You, your family, and friends are invited to Easter/Resurrection Sunday on April 1st at Shawnee Presbyterian Church. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.. Passion Week, one day before Good Friday (the Friday before Easter). Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. Food When We re Fed is a time to remind ourselves to bring food for others every time we gather for communion. To make this even easier, communion is now shared the first Sunday of every month. The next Food When We re Fed will be Sunday, April 1st Let s take this opportunity to make a difference in the world around us. THE NEXT SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON WILL BE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 3RD Senior Adult Luncheon (SAG) will be held the first Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall. 11am Program; Noon LUNCH! Please bring a side dish, or dessert of your choice. Thank you! Thank you for your Food Donations through Food When We are Fed. Shawnee Presbyterian Church collected 86 pounds of non-perishable food at our March Food We are Fed. Thank you Sue Chipman for weighing and taking the donations to Shawnee Services.

3 Hands-on, Sitting-down ; Wednesday, April 11th; 10:00 am We would love for you to help us or just stop by for a few minutes to say Hi! If you want to become better acquainted with each other while working on projects to help others, this is the perfect opportunity. We do hands-on mission projects that can be done while sitting-down. Thank you! Mission Committee Shawnee Presbyterian Prayer Group March 2017 When you find you have time on your hands, put them together and pray. Dorothy Sexton recovering from the flu Dennis Sexton recovering Gwen Boyd eye surgery Louella Powers grandson was killed Jackie Rozine needs to be remembered Donita Wernes has Hospice to help regulate meds Joe Grinstead battles cancer daily Jean Heatwole doing better Kris Illum battling cancer Ronald Davidson very depressed Alice Batty doing well Beth Riner needs to be remembered Nursing Home & Retirement Residents Mary Burkitt Elna Ponto Pauline Pansing Beth Riner Mary Lou Wright Special Needs & Prayers Our Church & Pastor Church families who need prayers we know nothing about. Children who need food & caring. Soldiers & their families. Families of FL Victims. LADIES PRAYER GROUP NEXT MEETING; WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH AT 11:30AM If you have not joined us, the Prayer Group is meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am at LePeep off 79 th & Quivira Street. We eat, talk, and go over who is in need of prayers and cards. The 16+ women who attend regularly, will welcome you warmly. Hope to see you too! LePeep, 79 th & Quivira. God Bless!

4 Finance Committee Report January 2018 interim results January Year to Date Budget YTD Compared to Budget Total Receipts 1 $ 31,837 $ 31,837 $ 14,599 $ 17,238 Total Expenses 11,744 11,744 14,554 2,810 Receipts Less Expenses 20,093 20, ,048 1 January receipts figure includes $10,162 in Prepaid Pledges submitted prior to December 31, 2017, that apply to the 2018 operating year. COMMUNITY GARDEN 2018 Would you like to be able to grow fresh vegetables but do not have the space in your yard or have too many trees and no sunny spots? You can have your own plot right here on the church property. We will be preparing the garden as done in previous years opening up our garden area to local individuals who would like to rent a 10 x15 or a 20 x30 plot. Community Garden rules/regulations and application forms are in the SPC office. After the applications are accepted, we will let you know your plot number and when you will be able to dig-in. Please invite your friends and neighbors who may be interested. For more information please contact the church office at (913) or go online for the documents.

5 A Few Extra Coins for the Noisy Offering the 4th Sunday of every month Noisy Offering Sundays are making an Impact! *Sunday, April 22nd, 2018* Thanks to the donations of pocket change by members and visitors to SPC, donations have been sent to both Hocker Grove Middle School and Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, through our Love Fund program for these schools. School Counselors at both schools use these funds to help students who are unable to pay for lunches, are in need of clothing items, are unable to pay a fee or purchase an item required for a class, are in need of funds for a school activity, or do not have the basics for a school day, such as paper/pens/pencils. We will continue to collect the Noisy Offering on the 4 th Sunday each month, and help to keep the Love Fund for these schools going strong. Again, the participation of the members, visitors, and friends of SPC are making a positive impact on our community. THANK YOU! Thank you for your generous donations every month. Noisy Offering March donations totaled $ THANK YOU!! April Birthdays 4/3-Joe Grinstead 4/6-Craig Gibson 4/7-Beth Slaven 4/15-Andrea Horner 4/15-Hilary Bridge 4/19-Betty Wilkinson 4/23-Vernie Newton 4/24-Tim Gibson 4/27-Bobby Ann Bonar 4/28-John Randazzo Sr. 4/29-Carol Howe

6 FIFTH SUNDAY GIVING AT SPC; SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH SUPPORTING CROSS-LINES LAUNDRY AND SHOWER PROGRAM; HOPE TOTES PROGRAM; DIAPER PROGRAM The upcoming collection date is Sunday, April 29th and we will be collecting for the Laundry and Shower Program, Hope Totes Program, and Diaper Program at Cross-Lines. Any questions please contact a Mission Committee Member, or call/ the Chair at jennyhatfieldcallen@aol.com or Thank you for your continued support! LAUNDRY AND SHOWER PROGRAM Each morning, individuals are able to take a shower before breakfast. This is a necessity for many of their clients, especially those experiencing homelessness. Additionally, individuals can leave their soiled clothes, and Cross-Lines staff and volunteers will launder the clothes by the next day. These services help restore dignity and hope to individuals needing it the most. HOPE TOTES PROGRAM Deodorant, soap, toothpaste, and toilet paper are necessities in everyone s life, however these items are often expensive and not covered by Food Stamps. When families enroll in this program, they get a Hope Tote bag. Every 60 days, they can bring their bag back to Cross-Lines, and volunteers and staff refill the bag with these necessities. DIAPER PROGRAM Cross-Lines provides a monthly supply of diapers to babies under the age of 3. Every baby deserves a clean diaper, yet diapers are a very expensive necessity. Visitors 3/18 Dan & Coralie Rebolledo

7 FRIENDS of Cross-Lines Plant Sale Thurs., May 3rd-Sat., May 5th You can support Cross-Lines Community Outreach by purchasing plants for your garden at the FRIENDS of Cross-Lines Annual Plant Sale here at SPC; 6837 Nieman. Order forms are available on the table in front of the office. Come pick out your flowers or ask for a custom designed pot to be filled for you. Proceeds benefit Cross-Lines Community Outreach, serving the poor in Kansas City, Ks and 50% of your cost is tax-deductible. Thursday, May 3rd Friday, May 4th Saturday, May 5th Mark your calendars now: 8:00am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 1:00pm And don't forget Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. Save-the-Date Shawnee Presbyterian Church Birthday Celebration Potluck Sunday, May 6th at 11:30 a.m. Celebrate the Church s Birthday by bringing your favorite dish (meat, vegetable, fruit, dessert or casserole).

8 Children s Sunday School Sunday school for the children will meet during the worship hour following the Pastor s time with the Young Disciples. Shawnee Presbyterian Church Office Monday Thursday; 9:00am-12:30pm Pastor Craig can be reached at Ext.11 OR pastor@shawneepres.org. Please call the office at or the office at office@shawneepres.org. If you have a pastoral emergency, call Pastor Craig at EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY Early Bird Bible Study will be held Tuesday s at 9am except for the first Tuesday of each month. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Adult Sunday school held every Sunday at 9:00am in the Parlor.

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10 PAGE 10 NEWS LETTER TITLE VOLUME 16, ISSUE 4 The PresCryterian is published once a month on the 4th Wednesday. The deadline for articles is 9:00 am on Monday the week of publication. You can submit your article via , office@shawneepres.org, or place it in the folder on the office door. The PresCryterian Shawnee Presbyterian Church 6837 Nieman Road Shawnee, KS *Joy for Kate Aseidua, who achieved U.S. Citizenship and was sworn in February 23rd. Chris Nelson *Prayers for joy for the 89th birthday of my step-mother, Rosemary Hatfield. Jenny Hatfield-Callen *Prayers for Betty and Frank Wilkinson and their son John. Martha Cunningham *Prayers for my cousin in CA who died of pancreatic cancer. Dorothy Morris *Prayers for Alan Miller, my brother, who will have a craniotomy on Tuesday to relieve pressure from bleeding after a fall. Sue Chipman. *Prayers for Matt Deckard who had toes removed and needs prayers for healing as he is diabetic and heals slowly. Bev Deckard *Prayers for a longtime friend, Clem, who had second open heart surgery in 2 months. Still in ICU with new mechanical valve. Judy Godfrey *Prayers for the Bachtle family, who lost Gary Bachtle. *Prayers for Jean Watkins and her family. They laid her mother to rest in Des Moines, IA. *Prayers for healing for Betty Wilkinson, who had stint put in and is recovering. *Prayers for Kris Illum, who is trying to find the best option to fight her cancer. Stay up-to-date at: