UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 6:30 PM – No Saints’ Chorale rehearsal.

Sunday, December 21, 2014, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Eloise & John Snider), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, December 21, 2014, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal class resumes – 9:30-10:15 PM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM.

Sunday, December 21, 2014, 10:30 AM – Clint Reine will speak on the theme “His Name is Jesus (Peace)” with Larry Birkby presiding. Karen Birkby will serve as worship planner. The Mission Bells will offer the ministry of music.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

At the beginning of the Adult Class, members will have a few minutes to share comments on last Sunday’s discussion of “The Book of Mormon and What It Says About Social Justice.” Next, Jonathan Bacon will describe the new adult class that will start in January 2015. If time permits, the class will begin a discussion of “Book of Mormon Stories That Teach.“

MITTEN TREE IS WAITING FOR YOU

Needed: Mittens, scarfs, coats, hats…any winter clothing. Please remember those in need during this very cold season of the year. All items added to the Mitten Tree will be donated to the Central Avenue Center of Hope for distribution to the homeless and needy.

DID YOU GET A CHRISTMAS TAG?

Tags were distributed Sunday for Christmas gifts but more are available (on the guest book stand by the entrance to the church). Contact the McLaughlins with questions about the gift needs (913-908-6982, brendamcl68). The tags identify the gender and age of the recipients. All donations are due back on Sunday, December 21, 2014 and the gifts will be distributed through the Central Avenue Center of Hope.

CHURCH ART GROUP

In December, there will be no Art Group meetings because of the Christmas holiday. However, in January the meetings will resume and all are invited to the Church Art Group, which is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of each month at the Avis and Jeremy Baptist Home from 6:00-9:00 PM. You do not have to be an artist to attend; only a willingness to try is necessary.

ALL GOOD BOOKS GROUP

The book club will not meet in December. The next meeting of the All Good Books Club is at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Leawood Pioneer Library (4700 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS) to discuss “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin.

Start reading now so you can join the discussion!

For information on upcoming book club dates and titles, plus a list of past reads, check out the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com

CHURCH UKULELE GROUP

No meeting in December, but will resume in January. Do you have a Ukulele in your closet or ever wanted to learn to play? You’re invited to join a fun, social group that learning to play the Ukulele! The Ukulele Group meets at 6:30 PM on the first Thursday of every month. Part of the fun is sharing a potluck meal together as well! Contact Avis Garrett-Baptist for more information!