Mission Road – Community of Christ

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, March 27th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

MONDAY

· No Mission Bells Practice today.

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday contact Kenne if you plan to join.

· Sewing for Charity will meet March 28th from 9 to Noon

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 29th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** Center of Hope Collection. April 1st, 2023

SUNDAY

· April 2nd – “Enter with Jesus” – Palm Sunday

Worship Planner: Karen Birkby, Presider: Karen Birkby, Speaker: John O’Neal, Assistants: Chris Lackey, Larry Birkby, and Dennis Wood, Communion Servers: Larry Birkby, Robin Payne, Jennifer and Brian Libeer, Keyboard: Sharon Wood, Worship Center: Deacons, PowerPoint: Brian Libeer, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Brian Libeer, Zoom Co-Host: Jonathan Bacon

Adult Sunday School Class: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Chapter 4 continuation will be led by Jonathan Bacon.

II. COMING SOON

MONDAY

· April 3rd Mission Bells Practice from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday contact Chris Lackey if you plan to join.

· Sewing for Charity will meet April 4th from 9 to Noon

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on April 5th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm – Zoom Only.

THURSDAY

· April 6th – Happy Birthday Community of Christ

FRIDAY

· *********** Good Friday Service will be held at 7pm on April 7th. *************

SATURDAY

*** NO *** Center of Hope Collection. April 8th, 2023

· April 8th – Happy Birthday Karen Birkby!

SUNDAY

***NO Adult Sunday/Kids School Class: Instead, please join us at 9:15 am for Easter Breakfast (Quiche and Fruit).

· April 9th – “Discover Life in Christ” – Easter Sunday

Worship Planner: Nadine Bennetts, Presider: Paul Bennetts, Speaker: Ron Millard, Assistants: Jane Landrum, Jeremy Baptist, and Caryn Brown, Keyboard: Charles Athey, Music: Mission Bells, Worship Center: Penny Bunkers, PowerPoint: Paul Bennetts, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Caryn Brown, Zoom Co-Host: Jane Landrum

Other Dates

· April 11th – Happy Birthday Ari Cortes!

· April 17th – Happy Birthday Anderson Strom!

· April 20 – The next All Good Books club meeting will include a discussion of The House in the Cerulean Sea by T J Klune on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 7 PM. We’ll meet in the Community of Christ Church Library (7842 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS) and the discussion facilitator will be Joyce Meredith. No Zoom option will be available. We hope to see you face-to-face!

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023:2023 World Conference | Community of Christ International Headquarters (cofchrist.org)

· World Conference Schedule link:

0e15381036_1675449388_2023-world-conference-schedule-01022023.pdf

· Midlands Mission Center 2023 Summer Camp Schedule:

June 10-14 Junior Camp

June 10-15 Middle School Camp

June 17-21 Doniphan Reunion

June 22-24 Youth Center

June 25-30 Sr. High Camp

July 9-14 Chihowa Reunion

July 15-22 Spectacular

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

IV. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

_____________________
Roxann Kosmicki

Mission Road Congregation
7842 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, March 20th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

MONDAY

· March 20th Mission Bells Practice from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday contact Kenne if you plan to join.

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 22th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** NO *** Center of Hope Collection.

****A Celebration of the end of Chemotherapy for Mary Reichenbach at Olive Garden (6750 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212) at Noon. Notify Kenne if you are able to attend so that she can make reservations by Thursday.

SUNDAY

· March 26th – “Is Christ in You”

Worship Planner: Ron Millard, Presider: Brian Libeer, Speaker: Jane Landrum,

Assistants: Mary Reichenbach, Arlene Leonard, Nadine Bennetts, Keyboard: Charles Athey, Worship Center: Arlene Leonard, PowerPoint: Brian Libeer, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Jenn Libeer, Zoom Co-Host: Jonathan Bacon

Adult Sunday School Class: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Chapter 4 will be led by Jonathan Bacon.

II. COMING SOON

MONDAY

· March 27th Mission Bells Practice from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday contact Kenne if you plan to join.

· Sewing for Charity will meet March 28th from 9 to Noon

· March 28th World Conference Delegate Preparation Meeting (7-8:30)

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 29th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** Center of Hope Collection. April 1st, 2023

SUNDAY

· April 2nd – “Enter with Jesus” – Palm Sunday

Worship Planner: Karen Birkby, Presider: Karen Birkby, Speaker: John O’Neal,

Assistants: Chris Lackey, Larry Birkby, and Dennis Wood, Communion Servers: Larry Birkby, Robin Payne, Jennifer and Brian Libeer, Keyboard: Sharon Wood, Worship Center: Deacons, PowerPoint: Brian Libeer, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Brian Libeer, Zoom Co-Host: Jonathan Bacon

Adult Sunday School Class: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Chapter 5 will be led by Jonathan Bacon.

*** Community of Christ eNews link: 📣 Community of Christ eNews for 03/17/2023 (campaign-archive.com)

Other Dates

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023:2023 World Conference | Community of Christ International Headquarters (cofchrist.org)

· World Conference Schedule:

0e15381036_1675449388_2023-world-conference-schedule-01022023.pdf

· Midlands Mission Center 2023 Summer Camp Schedule:

June 10-14 Junior Camp

June 10-15 Middle School Camp

June 17-21 Doniphan Reunion

June 22-24 Youth Center

June 25-30 Sr. High Camp

July 9-14 Chihowa Reunion

July 15-22 Spectacular

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

IV. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

_____________________
Roxann Kosmicki

Mission Road Congregation
7842 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, March 13th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday contact Kenne if you plan to join.

· Sewing for Charity will meet March 14th from 9 to Noon

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 15th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** Center of Hope Collection.

March 18th: *** Information shared from Dennis:

Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories at The Johnson County Museum

Beginning in the 1870s, the US government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children—of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes—in distant, residential boarding schools. Many were forcibly taken from their families and communities and stripped of all signs of “Indianness,” even forbidden to speak their own language amongst themselves.

After hearing testimony about the years of abuse of students in off-reservation boarding schools, Congress passed, and President Jimmy Carter signed the Indian Child Welfare Act in 1978. Many off-reservation schools closed in the 1980s and 1990s but about two dozen off-reservation schools still operate today.

Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories explores life in off-reservation Indian boarding schools from a variety of perspectives.It contains stories of resilience and honor and stories of suffering and degradation in the lives of Native children. Those interested in learning more about peace and justice issues are encouraged to visit this exhibition.

The Away from Home exhibition can be visited at The Johnson County Museum located at 8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas (formerly the King Louie West bowling alley). The exhibition hours open 9-5 M-F, 9-5 Sat, will end March 18, 2023. There is a fee for visiting the exhibition

SUNDAY

· March 19th – “Live in the Light” – Fourth Sunday in Lent

Worship Planner: Dorothy May, Presider: Dorothy May, Speaker: John O’Neal, Assistants: Russ May, Chris Lackey, Pennie Bunkers, Keyboard: Ryan Ballantyne, Worship Center: Pennie Bunkers, PowerPoint: Kennetha Kuttler, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Kennetha Kuttler, Zoom Co-Host: Jane Landrum

Adult Sunday School Class: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Chapter 3 will be led by Jane Landrum.

II. COMING SOON

MONDAY

· March 20th Mission Bells Practice from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday contact Kenne if you plan to join.

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 22nd at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** NO *** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

· March 26th – “Live in the Light” – Fifth Sunday in Lent

Worship Planner: Ron Millard, Presider: Brian Libeer, Speaker: Jane Landrum, Assistants: Mary Reichenbach, Arlene Leonard, Nadine Bennetts, Keyboard: Charles Athey, Worship Center: Arlene Leonard, PowerPoint: Brian Libeer, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Jenn Libeer, Zoom Co-Host: Jonathan Bacon

Adult Sunday School Class: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Chapter 4 will be led by Jonathan Bacon.

Other Dates

· Sewing for Charity will meet March 28th from 9 to Noon

· March 28th World Conference Delegate Preparation Meeting (7-8:30)

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023:2023 World Conference | Community of Christ International Headquarters (cofchrist.org)

· World Conference Schedule:

0e15381036_1675449388_2023-world-conference-schedule-01022023.pdf

· Midlands Mission Center 2023 Summer Camp Schedule:

June 10-14 Junior Camp

June 10-15 Middle School Camp

June 17-21 Doniphan Reunion

June 22-24 Youth Center

June 25-30 Sr. High Camp

July 9-14 Chihowa Reunion

July 15-22 Spectacular

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

IV. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

_____________________
Roxann Kosmicki

Mission Road Congregation
7842 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, March 6th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

MONDAY

· Mission Bells Rehearsal March 6th from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday contact Kenne if you plan to join.

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 8th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** No *** Center of Hope Collection.

· Spring Forward into Daylight Saving Time; change after midnight.

SUNDAY

· March 12th – “Embody Christ’s Peace” – Third Sunday in Lent

Worship Planner: Larry Birkby, Presider: Larry Birkby, Speaker: Paul Bennetts,

Assistants: Kennetha Kuttler, Jim Needham, Karen Birkby, Keyboard: Sharon Wood, Music: Saints’ Chorale, Worship Center: Karen Birkby, PowerPoint: Jonathan Bacon, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Jonathan Bacon, Zoom Co-Host: Dennis Wood

Adult Sunday School Class: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Chapter 2-will be led by Dennis Wood.

There are a few copies of “Say to This Mountain” still available in the adult classroom. These books are “used” but in good condition and only cost $8.00.

If you pick up a copy of the book, please add your payment to the offering plate.

II. COMING SOON

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday contact Kenne if you plan to join.

· Sewing for Charity will meet March 14th from 9 to Noon.

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 15th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person.

THURSDAY

· The All Good Books club will meet on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 7 PM to discuss "A Christmas Memory" by Richard Paul Evans. We’ll meet in the Church Library (7842 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS) and the discussion facilitators will be Jane Landrum and Jonathan Bacon. No Zoom option will be available. We hope to see you face-to-face!

SATURDAY

*** Center of Hope Collection Day. ***

March 18th: *** Information shared from Dennis:

Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories at The Johnson County Museum

Beginning in the 1870s, the US government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children—of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes—in distant, residential boarding schools. Many were forcibly taken from their families and communities and stripped of all signs of “Indianness,” even forbidden to speak their own language amongst themselves.

After hearing testimony about the years of abuse of students in off-reservation boarding schools, Congress passed, and President Jimmy Carter signed the Indian Child Welfare Act in 1978. Many off-reservation schools closed in the 1980s and 1990s but about two dozen off-reservation schools still operate today.

Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories explores life in off-reservation Indian boarding schools from a variety of perspectives.It contains stories of resilience and honor and stories of suffering and degradation in the lives of Native children. Those interested in learning more about peace and justice issues are encouraged to visit this exhibition.

The Away from Home exhibition can be visited at The Johnson County Museum located at 8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas (formerly the King Louie West bowling alley). The exhibition hours open 9-5 M-F, 9-5 Sat, will end March 18, 2023. There is a fee for visiting the exhibition.

SUNDAY

· March 19th – “Live in the Light” – Fourth Sunday in Lent

Worship Planner: Dorothy May, Presider: Dorothy May, Speaker: John O’Neal,

Assistants: Russ May, Chris Lackey, Pennie Bunkers, Keyboard: Ryan Ballantyne, Worship Center: Pennie Bunkers, PowerPoint: Kennetha Kuttler, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Kennetha Kuttler, Zoom Co-Host: Caryn Brown

Adult Sunday School Class: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Chapter 3-will be led by Jane Landrum.

Other Dates

· Sewing for Charity will meet March 28th from 9 to Noon

· March 28th World Conference Delegate Preparation Meeting (7-8:30)

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023:2023 World Conference | Community of Christ International Headquarters (cofchrist.org)

· World Conference Schedule:

0e15381036_1675449388_2023-world-conference-schedule-01022023.pdf

· Midlands Mission Center 2023 Summer Camp Schedule:

June 10-14 Junior Camp

June 10-15 Middle School Camp

June 17-21 Doniphan Reunion

June 22-24 Youth Center

June 25-30 Sr. High Camp

July 9-14 Chihowa Reunion

July 15-22 Spectacular

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

IV. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

_____________________
Roxann Kosmicki

Mission Road Congregation
7842 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, February 27th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

MONDAY

· Mission Bells Rehearsal February 27th from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

· Sewing for Charity will meet February 28th from 9 to Noon

· Taco Tuesday contact Keene if you plan to join

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 1st at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

· A service for Paul and Janice will be held at Mission Road March 4th @ 1:00.

*** NO *** Center of Hope Collection. Please bring on Sunday this week if you wish.

SUNDAY

· March 5th – “Explore Your Faith” – Second Sunday in Lent

Worship Planner: Roxann Kosmicki, Presider: Roxann Kosmicki, Speaker: Jerry Rushfelt, Assistants: Julie Canterbury, Robin Payne, Jeremy Baptist, Communion Servers: Robin Payne*, Debbie Rushfelt, Karen and Larry Birkby, Keyboard: Pam Landrum, Worship Center: Deacons, PowerPoint: Ryan Ballantyne, AV Desk: Kennetha Kuttler and Ryan Ballantyne, Zoom Co-Host: Paul Bennetts

Message from Paul: Members of the Adult Church School are invited to read the 1st chapter of Mark in preparation for class next Sunday. A good way to do this might be to include it in your daily meditation for one or more days this week! We will be discussing chapter 1 of the next text on Sunday -“Say to This Mountain.”

Copies of the book are available for $14.00. If you pick up a copy of the book, please add your payment to the offering plate.

II. COMING SOON

MONDAY

· Mission Bells Rehearsal March 6th from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

· Sewing for Charity will meet March 7th from 9 to Noon

· Taco Tuesday contact Keene if you plan to join

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 8th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:30 pm on Zoom or in person

SATURDAY

*** No *** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

· March 12th – “Embody Christ’s Peace” – Third Sunday in Lent

Worship Planner: Larry Birkby, Presider: Larry Birkby, Speaker: Paul Bennetts,

Assistants: Julie Canterbury, Jim Needham, Karen Birkby, Keyboard: Sharon Wood, Music: Saints’ Chorale, Worship Center: Karen Birkby, PowerPoint: Jonathan Bacon, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Jonathan Bacon, Zoom Co-Host: Dennis Wood

Adult Sunday School Class: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Chapter 2-will be led by Dennis Wood.

Other Dates

March 18th: *** Information shared from Dennis:

Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories at The Johnson County Museum

Beginning in the 1870s, the US government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children—of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes—in distant, residential boarding schools. Many were forcibly taken from their families and communities and stripped of all signs of “Indianness,” even forbidden to speak their own language amongst themselves.

After hearing testimony about the years of abuse of students in off-reservation boarding schools, Congress passed, and President Jimmy Carter signed the Indian Child Welfare Act in 1978. Many off-reservation schools closed in the 1980s and 1990s but about two dozen off-reservation schools still operate today.

Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories explores life in off-reservation Indian boarding schools from a variety of perspectives. It contains stories of resilience and honor and stories of suffering and degradation in the lives of Native children. Those interested in learning more about peace and justice issues are encouraged to visit this exhibition.

The Away from Home exhibition can be visited at The Johnson County Museum located at 8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas (formerly the King Louie West bowling alley). The exhibition hours open 9-5 M-F, 9-5 Sat, will end March 18, 2023. There is a fee for visiting the exhibition.

· March 20th Mission Bells Practice from 7-8:30 pm

· Sewing for Charity will meet March 28th from 9 to Noon

· March 28th World Conference Delegate Preparation Meeting (7-8:30)

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023:2023 World Conference | Community of Christ International Headquarters (cofchrist.org)

· World Conference Schedule:

0e15381036_1675449388_2023-world-conference-schedule-01022023.pdf

· Midlands Mission Center 2023 Summer Camp Schedule:

June 10-14 Junior Camp

June 10-15 Middle School Camp

June 17-21 Doniphan Reunion

June 22-24 Youth Center

June 25-30 Sr. High Camp

July 9-14 Chihowa Reunion

July 15-22 Spectacular

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and “like” each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

IV. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, February 20th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

MONDAY

· Mission Bells Rehearsal February 20th from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

** No Taco Tuesday Today.

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on February 22nd at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:15 pm on Zoom or in person.

THURSDAY

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation will present their next lecture on Zoom this Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7:00 p.m. Central time. This week’s lecture, “The Story of Jane,” is about Jane Elizabeth Manning James, an African American convert to the church in the 1840’s which seems appropriate since this is Black History Month.

Professor Newell will tell stories about Jane James’ experiences and how they can inform our understanding of black history, church history, and women’s history. After the lecture there will be time for questions and answers which has always been quite interesting in past lectures.

The lecture is free but registration is required. You can register by going to Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation website at www.historicsitesfoundation

Click on Winter 2023 Book Series from the dropdown menu under Latest News on the toolbar.

SATURDAY

*** NO *** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

Availability Sheets are DUE TODAY

· February 26th – “Be Vulnerable to Divine Grace” – First Sunday in Lent

Worship Planner: Debbie Rushfelt, Presider: Debbie Rushfelt, Speaker: Arlene Leonard,

Assistants: April Ballantyne, Dorothy May and Pennie Bunkers, Keyboard: Ryan Ballantyne, Worship Center: Pennie Bunkers, PowerPoint: Paul Bennetts, AV Desk: Kennetha Kuttler and Paul Bennetts, Zoom Co-Host: Jonathan Bacon

Adult Sunday School Class: Start of the new book: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Authored by Ched Myers and others. Class discussion will be led this week by Jonathan Bacon.

Copies of the book are available for $14.00. If you pick up a copy of the book, please add your payment to the offering plate.

· World Conference Delegate Preparation Meeting (2-4)

II. COMING SOON

MONDAY

· Mission Bells Rehearsal February 27th from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

· Sewing for Charity will meet February 28th from 9 to Noon

· Taco Tuesday contact Keene if you plan to join

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on March 1st at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:15 pm on Zoom or in person.

. SATURDAY

*** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

· March 5th – “Explore Your Faith” – Second Sunday in Lent

Worship Planner: Roxann Kosmicki, Presider: Roxann Kosmicki, Speaker: Jerry Rushfelt,

Assistants: Julie Canterbury, Robin Payne, Jeremy Baptist, Communion Servers: Robin Payne*, Debbie Rushfelt, Karen and Larry Birkby, Keyboard: Dorothy May, Worship Center: Deacons, PowerPoint: Ryan Ballantyne, AV Desk: Kennetha Kuttler and Ryan Ballantyne, Zoom Co-Host: Paul Bennetts

Adult Sunday School Class: Start of the new book: Say to this Mountain: Mark’s story of Discipleship. Authored by Ched Myers and others. Class discussion will be led by Paul Bennetts.

Copies of the book are available for $14.00. If you pick up a copy of the book, please add your payment to the offering plate.

Other Dates

· A service for Paul and Janice will be held at Mission Road March 4th @ 1:00.

· March 28th World Conference Delegate Preparation Meeting (7-8:30)

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023:2023 World Conference | Community of Christ International Headquarters (cofchrist.org)

· World Conference Schedule:

0e15381036_1675449388_2023-world-conference-schedule-01022023.pdf

· Midlands Mission Center 2023 Summer Camp Schedule:

June 10-14 Junior Camp

June 10-15 Middle School Camp

June 17-21 Doniphan Reunion

June 22-24 Youth Center

June 25-30 Sr. High Camp

July 9-14 Chihowa Reunion

July 15-22 Spectacular

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

IV. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, February 13th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

***** Notice of the Passing of Paul Hedrick and Marilyn Andes.

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, February 6th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

MONDAY

*** Happy Birthday Caryn Brown!

TUESDAY

· Sewing for Charity will meet February 7th from 9 to Noon

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on February 8th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:15 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** NO*** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

· February 12th – “Plant, Water, and Grow”

Worship Planner: Kennetha Kuttler, Presider: Robin Payne, Speaker: Jennifer Libeer,

Assistants: Chris Lackey, Brian Libeer, and Julie Canterbury, Keyboard: Sharon Wood, Special Music: Saints’ Chorale, Worship Center: Karen Birkby, PowerPoint: Kennetha Kuttler,

AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Kennetha Kuttler, Zoom Co-Host: Dennis Wood

Adult Sunday School Class: Dennis Wood continues with Chapter 6 of the Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy Jill-Levine. The class will vote on the next book.

II. COMING SOON

MONDAY

· Mission Bells Rehearsal February 13th from 7-8:30 pm

TUESDAY

*** Happy Birthday Rosemary Lentell!!

· Happy Valentine’s Day!!

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on February 15th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:15 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

*** Happy Birthday Jane Landrum!!

*** Happy Birthday Josie Kosmicki!!

· February 19th – “Tend the Light”

Worship Planner: Karen Birkby, Presider: Karen Birkby, Speaker: Jonathan Bacon,

Assistants: Jim Needham, Mary Reichenbach, and Arlene Leonard, Keyboard: Charles Athey, Special Music: Bell Choir, Worship Center: Arlene Leonard, PowerPoint: Jonathan Bacon, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki, Zoom Co-Host: Paul Bennetts

Adult Sunday School Class: Jane Landrum finish up the afterward of the Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy Jill-Levine.

· Delegate Preparation Meeting (2-4)

Other Dates

· Mission Bells Rehearsal February 27th from 7-8:30 pm

· Sewing for Charity will meet February 28th from 9 to Noon

· March 28th Delegate Preparation Meeting (7-8:30)

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023:2023 World Conference | Community of Christ International Headquarters (cofchrist.org)

· World Conference Schedule: 0e15381036_1675449388_2023-world-conference-schedule-01022023.pdf

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

IV. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

_____________________
Roxann Kosmicki

Mission Road Congregation
7842 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, January 30th, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

MONDAY

· Mission Bells Practice 7-8:30 pm, Monday, January 30th, 2023

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday. Contact Kennetha if you are able to go.

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on February 1st at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:15 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

· SUNDAY, February 5th – “Formed in the Spirit”

Worship Planner: Jane Landrum, Presider: Jane Landrum, Speaker: Larry Birkby,

Assistants: Nadine Bennetts, Arlene Leonard and Jeremy Baptist, Servers: John Parrish, Ryan Ballantyne, Debbie and Jerry Rushfelt, Keyboard: Sharon Wood, Special Music: Ryan Ballantyne, Worship Center: Deacons, PowerPoint: Jane Landrum, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Kennetha Kuttler, Zoom Co-Host: Paul Bennetts

Adult Sunday School Class: Paul Bennetts leads the discussion of Chapter 3 of the Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy Jill-Levine

After Church there will be a Valentine Fun Day Lunch – Sloppy Joe’s, chips, veggies, punch and some Valentine cupcakes. Have lunch and stay for game time too!

II. COMING SOON

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday. Contact Kennetha if you are able to go.

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on February 8th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:15 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

*** NO*** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY, February 12th – “Formed in the Spirit”

Worship Planner: Kennetha Kuttler, Presider: Robin Payne, Speaker: Jennifer Libeer,

Assistants: Jim Needham, Mary Reichenbach, and Arlene Leonard, Keyboard: Sharon Wood, Special Music: Saints’ Chorale, Worship Center: Karen Birkby, PowerPoint: Kennetha Kuttler,

AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Kennetha Kuttler, Zoom Co-Host: Dennis Wood

Adult Sunday School Class: Paul Bennetts continues with Chapter 4 of the Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy Jill-Levine

Other Dates

· Sewing for Charity will meet February 14th from 9 to Noon

· Sewing for Charity will meet February 28th from 9 to Noon

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

VI. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

_____________________
Roxann Kosmicki

Mission Road Congregation
7842 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

MISSION ROAD NEWSLETTER – Monday, January 23rd, 2023

Here is the order of information:

I. This week

II. Coming soon

III. Congregation link

IV. Tithes & offering

I. THIS WEEK

MONDAY

*** January 23 – Happy Birthday Barbara Bernauer!

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday. Contact Kennetha if you are able to go.

· Sewing for Charity will meet Tuesday, January 24th from 9 am to noon

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on January 25th at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:15 pm on Zoom or in person.

FRIDAY

*** Happy Birthday Mary Brown!

SATURDAY

*** Happy Birthday Nancy Windes!

*** Happy Birthday Brad Athey!

*** No*** Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

· SUNDAY, January 29th

A Joint Worship Service will be held at the Lenexa Congregation starting at 10:00 am. The address is 17620 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66220.

Directions: From the I-435 Exit 3 for 87th St. Turn West onto W 87th St/W 87th St Pkwy. Drive West about 8 tenths of a mile to Lennox Dr. Turn right (North) onto Lennox Dr., then turn left into the Lenexa Community of Christ parking area. Look for the blue Community of Christ sign.

There will be no Sunday School at Mission Road.

II. COMING SOON

MONDAY

· Mission Bells Practice 7-8:30 pm, Monday, January 30th, 2023

TUESDAY

· Taco Tuesday. Contact Kennetha if you are able to go.

WEDNESDAY

· Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal on February 1st at 6:15 pm

· Prayer Circle at 7:15 pm on Zoom or in person.

SATURDAY

Center of Hope Collection.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY, February 5th – “Formed in the Spirit”

Worship Planner: Jane Landrum, Presider: Jane Landrum, Speaker: Jonathan Bacon, Assistants: Nadine Bennetts, Arlene Leonard and Jeremy Baptist, Servers: John Parrish, Ryan Ballantyne, Debbie and Jerry Rushfelt, Keyboard: Sharon Wood, Special Music: Ryan Ballantyne, Worship Center: Deacons, PowerPoint: Jane Landrum, AV Desk: Roxann Kosmicki and Kennetha Kuttler, Zoom Co-Host: Paul Bennetts

Adult Sunday School Class: Jonathan Bacon continues with Chapter 3 of the Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy Jill-Levine

Other Dates

· World Conference will be April 21 – 29, 2023

III. IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS

· Send Sunday’s Order of Worship, newsletter information and building related business to Roxann at: rkmissionrd007

· Send prayer requests and other church business to Kenne at: missionroadcc

· Send financial business to Mary Reichenbach at: mrcoccfo

· Church Phone number is 913-890-3460. Calls are forwarded to Kenne via Google Voice

· All Good Books discussion group website at: https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

· Social media sites: Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep updated on news

· Congregational (public) website at: www.mission-road.org

· Facebook Page (public) at: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRoad.CoC

VI. TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Mary Reichenbach, the Congregation’s Financial Officer suggests the following options to continue your regular contributions:

· Mail directly to Mary’s home

· Sign up for eTithing at https://www.cofchrist.org/etithing using these steps:

1. Select the United States link and then scroll down to Mission Road Community of Christ.

2. Click ’sign up’ in the upper right-hand corner to create your account or ’sign in’ if you have already set up your account.

3. Select one-time contribution or continuing contribution.

Contact Mary if you have additional questions about electronic contributions

_____________________
Roxann Kosmicki

Mission Road Congregation
7842 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208