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April 23, 2018 CHUM Vision and Goals Task Force I believe it was last August at our Extended Council meeting that I put forth what I saw as a need for CHUM to do some significant work around our

1 April 23, 2018 CHUM Vision and Goals Task Force I believe it was last August at our Extended Council meeting that I put forth what I saw as a need for CHUM to do some significant work around our vision statement as well as who we are, where we are, and where we are going. As a part of that proposal, we put together a Vision and Goals Task Force to work on several aspects of our community of faith. The first was to look at our upcoming 2018 Annual Budget and make recommendations to our Finance Committee regarding areas we could adjust, enhance, and be better stewards. The second part of this team s work was to consider where we are in terms of the overall ministry of CHUM. We spent time looking at our Strengths, our Weaknesses, our Opportunities, and the Threats to our way of existence in the community and neighborhood. Out of this conversation came a day long retreat where the Team worked hard at determining what is important to us as a community and how that is expressed in our current Vision Statement. It was discussed and the group felt that while our current statement is a good statement it felt too long and there was not a sense that the church as a whole had embraced it fully. As a result, the Team has put forth a new vision statement for the congregation s consideration. Along with this possible new vision statement the Team also put together a set of five goals and strategies for CHUM to consider. The Team worked hard at setting goals and strategies that were challenging, attainable, and measurable. We have included this Vision Statement and these Goals in the insert in the CHUM Newsletter for your consideration and the Team is asking for input and comment on these statements, as well as offering of help in any one of the areas, goals, and strategies to make these goals come to fruition. These Goals and Strategies will be posted in the Fellowship Hall during the Potluck lunch this coming Sunday, April 29, 2018 with comment cards for those who would like to share with the team your input. Thank you, College Hill, for all you do. I believe it is an exciting time to be a part of this community of faith and the future looks bright. If you have any questions please fell free to contact me or any one of the Vision and Goals Task Force. Peace and Light for Our Continued Journey, Pastor Kent Vision and Goals Task Force Members Amy Hodgson-Smith Nancy Lusk Don Shepherd Brian Sutton Clarice Maseberg Jim Grier Gary Poss Jodi Rice John Brewer John Deuser Karen Mettling Bill Means Misty Bruckner Rob Simon Nancy Knopp Cate Adams THIS SUNDAY APRIL 29th ONE Church Service 10:00am Sanctuary ALL Church Potluck Luncheon will follow the service in Fellowship Hall Steve s Jams & Jellies will be for sale in the CHUM Parlor after the service. Stop in and make your purchase as you head down to lunch. Remember a part of the proceeds are donated back to CHUM. Pastor Kent s Blog kent.little@collegehillumc.org Phone # - (316) Webpage - College Hill United Methodist Church A Reconciling Congregation Wise in the Ways of the Spirit, Bold in the Ways of Justice, and Graceful in relationships with all Creation. Church Services 10:00 am - Sanctuary One Service Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter Sermon - On The Outside Looking In Rev. Kent H. Little

April 22, 2018 Attendance 249 Giving $11,972. 00 Our Sympathy to Nancy Lusk, in the death of her husband, Bill Lusk. CHUM s UMW The next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, May 16.

Our Missions Committee has organized this sale. All proceeds will to our Mission & Ministry fund! There are bargains galore and items you will find that you must have!

We are looking for two part-time staff to help with this outreach program.

These are 10-15 hours a week positions running from May 21 to August 12. Applications are available in the office. If you have questions, please contact Brian Sutton at 316.683.

For more information contact Janice Rich, 265-4879 Also contact Janice for carpooling.

2 April 22, 2018 Attendance 249 Giving $11, Our Sympathy to Nancy Lusk, in the death of her husband, Bill Lusk. CHUM s UMW The next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, May 16. We meet in the church Parlor at 10:00am. All ladies are welcome - come join us! CHUM s Garage Sale Come shop for treasures at our garage sale on Saturday, April 28, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Our Missions Committee has organized this sale. All proceeds will to our Mission & Ministry fund! There are bargains galore and items you will find that you must have! You know the ol saying, Someone s junk is your treasure! Summer Part-Time Job Opportunity This summer, we are trying something new with our College Hill Groove activities. We are looking for two part-time staff to help with this outreach program. Must be 17 or older, outgoing, organized, comfortable going door to door in our neighborhood, willing to talk and engage with people, able to help with set up, running and taking down activities. These are hours a week positions running from May 21 to August 12. Applications are available in the office. If you have questions, please contact Brian Sutton at or by at: brian.sutton@collegehillumc.org. TGIF April 6:30pm Sugar Shane s Café 430 State St., Augusta Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and conversation! For more information contact Janice Rich, Also contact Janice for carpooling. Congratulations to Moe Johnson Moe Johnson, a member of CHUM and of the Double Circle Sunday school class, is being recognized this Friday by Harry Hynes Hospice. They will be having a special luncheon at Botanica to recognize Moe for his 27 years of volunteering for their organization. Congratulations Moe! A Special Gift for Mother s Day Will Help Our Chum Children Instead of the usual gift for your mother this Mother s Day, how about a gift that recognizes the impact she has had on you that does something good for someone else at the same time! A donation to the CHUM Children s Air Conditioning Fund will show her how much she means to you! With a suggested donation of $25.00, you will receive a beautiful handmade card for her, plus she will receive a letter from CHUM that acknowledges the gift made in her honor. All proceeds raised will go towards repairing the air-conditioning in the children s classrooms in the basement. Volunteers Are Needed The 2018 Great Plains Annual Conference session will be held June at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center. Help is needed in the area of Hospitality in the form of ushers and greeters. Darlene Scheffer has said she would help and would love to have more join her in helping. June 14 & 15 are the dates that will require the most volunteers while fewer are needed late afternoon on Wednesday and half-day on Saturday. THIS SUNDAY One 10:00am in the Sanctuary ALL CHURCH POTLUCK LUNCHEON 11:30am Fellowship Hall Vacation Bible School VBS will be held for 5 days during the week of July It will run from 9:00am - Noon each day. Please reach out to Jodi Rice if you would like to volunteer for a short time each day, one full day, or every day. There is something for everyone! The Children s Ministry is collecting undies and socks for the Wichita Children s Home. They have children up to ages 22 years old. If you are out shopping and wish, pick up some socks or some undies for the young people staying in the Children s home. They need more items for the older ones. Drop by the church office for Jodi. Book Study with Saint Mark Continues May 2, 2018, 6:30pm. We will begin our study of the book, We Were Eight Years in Power, An American Tragedy by Ta-Nehisi Coates, on Wednesday, May 2, at Saint Mark United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Be sure to put this on your calendar as we continue to have a discussion of racism and how we build relationship and community together to make this world a better place in which to live. Pastor Kent

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES AGAPE, Rm. 201 - "Being Greek" meant you were superior and a member of an exclusive club, if you were a man.

Continued prayers for Bob Hagen, Nancy's dad, for continued healing and recovery. On Sunday, May 6, we'll cover "Being a Greek Woman" and the Shelton's will treat. BUILDERS, Rm.

CHILDREN, Children s Center - We will be in worship on Sunday since it is a one service Sunday. Our Sunday school offering is for Undies & Socks for the Wichita Children s Home. All sizes needed!

Sunday, May 20, at 2:00pm is the Brewer/Ahmed shower in the parlor. Prayers: Caywood s son John, Lusk family, and Sheryl s friends (the Brown family). CONTEMPORARY STUDIES, Rm.

3 SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES AGAPE, Rm "Being Greek" meant you were superior and a member of an exclusive club, if you were a man. No class on Sunday, so go to the 10:00 am single service and potluck afterward. Happy anniversary this week to the Shelton's! Continued prayers for Bob Hagen, Nancy's dad, for continued healing and recovery. On Sunday, May 6, we'll cover "Being a Greek Woman" and the Shelton's will treat. BUILDERS, Rm We began our new study this past Sunday on page 4 with scripture coming from Genesis 22: 1-3, Prayers are requested for Nori, Charlie, and Alta. CHILDREN, Children s Center - We will be in worship on Sunday since it is a one service Sunday. Our Sunday school offering is for Undies & Socks for the Wichita Children s Home. All sizes needed! COMMUNICATORS, Rm We are continuing our lessons in Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus so read chapters for class on May 6. One service and no Sunday School on Sunday, April 29. Sunday, May 20, at 2:00pm is the Brewer/Ahmed shower in the parlor. Prayers: Caywood s son John, Lusk family, and Sheryl s friends (the Brown family). CONTEMPORARY STUDIES, Rm. B5/7 - Gromit brought Carl Martin to class joining seventeen. Sympathies sent to Nancy Lusk and family in the passing of Bill. Class will help with Reception following Service on Tuesday. Keith Williamson reviewed "Teaching As An Amusing Activity," Tabletalk focused on describing experiences with formal learning using television and on-line. No class next week due to one 10:00 service and potluck. DOUBLE CIRCLE, Rm. B4 - Bob opened class. Dr. Brake taught Revelation 4: 1-6, The purpose is to show what the future holds. Explaining the symbolism of numbers, colors of jewels, the animal creatures are all part of God s creations to glorify God. Lilaha thanks for Fairest Lord Jesus playing and singing! Happy April Birthdays: Nancy Eyres, Moe Johnson and the 95th for Betty Clements. Don t forget the luncheon on Friday at noon! 16 present in class this past Sunday. TRAVELING COMPANIONS, Bride s Room 11:15 am - Join us for discussion on spiritual development and personal growth. VICEROY, Rm. B3 - We used the book "Good Business - putting spiritual principles into practice at work" as a guide as we talked about layoffs. How would to practice care for persons when hard choices about the future are being made. How do you lean into the divine when facing the unknown. April 29 Potluck Dinner Fellowship Hall 11:30am - 1:00pm UPCOMING CALENDAR May 6 Lunch Bunch 11:30am - 1:00pm May 13 Mother s Day NO UMY CHUM Nursery The CHUM Nursery is available for children under the age of 4 years each Sunday. It is located at the west end of building across from the elevator next to Fellowship Hall. Children s Ministries Welcomes All Children! Children s Sunday School for 2 year olds - 5th Graders Sunday school will take place in the Children s Center during the Sunday school time from 10:15-11:30am. Take children directly to their classroom and pick them up at 11:30am from their classroom. First Sunday of each month is Family Worship so all children with worship with their family and there is no Sunday school. KIDS CONNECTION Every Wednesday evening 6:30-7:30 pm Children s Center (basement) All children welcome!

Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Permit 583 Wichita, KS UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER Camp Horizon Scholarships Available Please contact Jodi Rice soon about getting a scholarship!

4 Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Permit 583 Wichita, KS UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER Camp Horizon Scholarships Available Please contact Jodi Rice soon about getting a scholarship! Sleep Away Camp For 3rd - 9th graders July Day Camp For 1st - 3rd graders June 26th These grades represent the grades for next school year, Please call (316) or Jodi.rice@collegehillumc.org to visit with Jodi about a scholarship. Transportation is provided. April 29 - ONE Service Sunday and a CHUM Potluck luncheon to follow We will have a single service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. Stop by the Parlor on your way to Fellowship Hall and check out the Jelly Guys with jars for sale. Drop your favorite dish off in the Fellowship Hall as you head to the service and there will be folks in the kitchen to take it from you and set up. Sunday, May 13 - Muffins for Mom Join us in the Parlor during Meet & Greet for muffins to celebrate Mother s Day. Summer Burger Crawls at 6:30pm June 14 at the Pumphouse June 28 at Timbuktu in Andover July 12 at Dempsey s east July 26 - TBA Sunday, July 17 - Pies for Pops Join us in the Parlor during Meet & Greet for a delicious piece of pie to celebrate Father s day!

5 CHUM Vision Uniting to reflect God s love and grace through inclusion, spiritual wisdom and social justice. Goal 1: Promote Social Justice by creating at least four annual opportunities to effect engagement with society for the common good. A. Create a Social Justice Committee that is intentional about creating social justice opportunities. B. Four events each year to include: *Two panel discussions centered on social justice issues. *Organize/attend as a church one march/rally (e. g. Pride Parade). *Organize legislative field trip to Topeka. *Identify or develop letter writing campaign process. *Connect with Mission Committee to leverage impact. *Promote work of SJ committee externally and on social media. *Engage/include youth in planning and work. Goal 2: Provide a variety of ministry opportunities to attract and retain active members. A. Develop new class options to engage new and existing members. i.e. Older adult singles, Young adult singles (college to early 30 s) Young families, Inter-generational class(es), created around: Specific Studies (like Keith Williamson s Contemporary Studies) Mentoring based (passing on life lessons, idea exchanges) Inspired individual leader based Other (Wednesday night-based classes, like the Lay Academy) B. Develop new activities to engage new and existing members. ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM The tradition of CHURCH is a two-part proposition: Church Service (congregation) and Sunday School (small group studies & fellowship). At CHUM, the overlap of a church service and the classes for well over a decade continues to take a toll on attendance in the form of both fewer and smaller classes. It might even be seen as partial cause for declining church service attendance. Additionally, with no focus on young adults, there is no focus on children. From this writer s perspective, CHUM is well on its way to losing a whole generation: the gap is obvious. A review of attendance numbers would seem to affirm these patterns. This elephant does not inhibit possible expansion and improvement of our activity-based ministries too much. However, the elephant is blocking the doorway to new classes and possible new growth in the Church. Goal 3: Increase income (from all sources) to meet programming goals A. Educate/remind members quarterly on importance of giving (investing) to meet church expenses B. Develop a communication plan/encourage alternate funding sources (Dillons, Amazon Smile, Panera etc...) C. Seek rental income by marketing available low cost office space for non-profits D. Explore creation of a signature annual fundraiser that would raise funds from outside donors E. Explore potential grant opportunities Goal 4: Connect members with spirit in a way that empowers lives - as evidenced by an "increase" in the stories we tell. A. Encourage pastor to create sermons on spiritual empowerment. B. Collect and publish congregational stories of spiritual empowerment. C. Create seminars and workshops on small group spiritual empowerment. E. Encourage Christian believers to be life-long learners beginning with children and youth. have conversations about what is the common good. F. Make the labyrinth experience available several times a year. G. Organize a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. H. Engage in a scientific study of prayer & faith (at the small group and Sunday school class level) I. Develop a book list connected to spiritual empowerment.

Goal 5: Increase CHUM s engagement in service and outreach to strengthen internal community bonds & to enhance external

Schedule quarterly all church service opportunities. C. Communicate volunteer activities in order to recruit participants.

Quarterly service updates-hours served and projects completed. E. Increase internal volunteer appreciation. F.

TRIVIA & TREATS An Evening of Competition, Laughter, and Fun A big THANK YOU to all who participated and helped with this

Look forward to another Trivia & Treats competition in August.

They donated their cash winnings back to the church to go towards VBS.

6 Goal 5: Increase CHUM s engagement in service and outreach to strengthen internal community bonds & to enhance external community connections. A. Identify & select service opportunities within CHUM and external community. B. Schedule quarterly all church service opportunities. C. Communicate volunteer activities in order to recruit participants. -Facebook -CHUM Newsletter -Bulletin -Verbally in service D. Quarterly service updates-hours served and projects completed. E. Increase internal volunteer appreciation. F. Increase participating in current service activities. TRIVIA & TREATS An Evening of Competition, Laughter, and Fun A big THANK YOU to all who participated and helped with this past Saturday s Trivia & Treats event. There were 11 teams involved in the competition and $1, was brought in! Look forward to another Trivia & Treats competition in August. CONGRATULATIONS to the Chicken Noodles for winning First Place. They donated their cash winnings back to the church to go towards VBS. Congratulations also to the 4 Squares for getting last place and winning chocolate!! SPECIAL THANKS TO: Ian & Michelle Horne for emceeing the event. Mattie Predmore for creating and running the presentation. Julianne Martin and Steve Williams for the delicious hors d oeuvres. ALL those who helped cook and serve and worked in the kitchen. Pat McClellan and Marty Leppke for their work in tallying scores. A BIG THANKS to Sharon Peters for organizing!!

December 15, THANKS CHUM for the donations of children s shoes this past Sunday. Peace and Light on Your Journey, Pastor Kent

December 15, THANKS CHUM for the donations of children s shoes this past Sunday. Peace and Light on Your Journey, Pastor Kent December 15, 2014 Fed, Cared For, and Loved I write this pondering the morning of December 15 th. I have been reflecting on all there is still to prepare, get ready, write, read, wrap, purchase, and think