UPCOMING EVENTS

MARK SCHERER, CHURCH HISTORIAN, CHATS WITH ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

The Adult Sunday School class concludes its study of Mark Scherer’s "The Journey of a People: The Era of Reorganization, 1844 to 1946" this Sunday with a visit from the author. Bring your questions for Mark. He may also want some reactions from the class on his two-volume history.

PAPER DRIVE CONTINUES!

The Central Avenue Center of Hope’s Paper Drive continues until October 25, 2015. All paper items desperately needed (paper plates, dessert plates, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, cups, spoons, forks, knives, and more)!

Also Coats, Jackets, Blankets, and any donations of this type are always accepted (Is it time to clean out your closets?). If we as a congregation can make a concentrated effort to donate now through October 25, it will help meet the tremendous needs that come with winter; so many people are truly in need.

And don’t forget: Food items are always needed!

CAMP MITIOG UPDATE

As of August 25, 2015, the camp is short $6,500 in meeting expenses. We borrowed from our reserves to pay all camp bills this year but would really like to break even if possible. We maximized our Camps for Kids Grant this year, which helped significantly, but camp expenses were higher. We had 57 campers, which is the maximum we can serve each year, which is great, but the cost is higher. Please consider sending your donation to:

Camps for Kids – MITIOG

4727 Logan Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64136-1161

NEXT “ALL GOOD BOOKS” BOOK CLUB MEETING IN DECEMBER

The All Good Books discussion group will meet on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Community of Christ (7842 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS) in the Church Library. The book for discussion is "The Dog Who Danced" by Susan Wilson, the same author who wrote “One Good Dog.”

CHILI SUPPER DATES SET

The Annual Chili Road Cook-Off and Supper is scheduled for Sunday evening, October 25, 2015 starting at 5:00 PM. Please mark your calendar! Chili Cook-Off volunteers are still needed. Tickets are now available at $7 for anyone 7 or older, under age 7 are free. If you need tickets please see Debbie Rushfelt. Proceeds benefit Outreach International, the Central Avenue Center for Hope (including the Food Pantry) and Camp MITIOG! Invite your friends to join in the fun.

COMING IN OCTOBER

Based on a vote in the Adult Sunday School class we’ll begin studying The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything by Brian D. McLaren this month. In the book, McLaren invites the reader to discover afresh the transforming message of Jesus – an open invitation to radical change, an enlightening revelation that exposes shame and ignites hope, an epic story that is good news for everyone, whatever their gender, race, class, politics, or religion.

Our tentative schedule for the coming weeks in the Adult class follows:

Sunday, October 18, 2015 – Epilogue in Volume 2 of Scherer’s history. And wrap up with open discussion of questions or comments about the 2 volume church history. Most of the class teachers will be present to lead the class discussion.

Sunday, October 25, 2015 – Introduction and Chapter 1 ("Troubling Questions about Jesus") in The Secret Message of Jesus. Jonathan Bacon will lead the class discussion.

Copies of the book are available for $15.50 for the paperback (which includes taxes); a savings over the retail price of $15.99 (before taxes). If you want a copy, contact Jonathan Bacon. The cost of the book should be added to your Sunday offering with a notation that it covers the cost of the book. The book is also available from Amazon.com for the Kindle or Kindle app @ $8.99.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 6:30 PM – Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 7:45 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, October 18, 2015, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (Arlene and Lee Leonard), come and join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, October 18, 2015, 9:30 AM – Sunday school classes for children and adults.

· Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM in downstairs Nursery.

· Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM taught by Robin Payne

· God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) starting a study of the Book of Mormon.

Sunday, October 19, 2015, 10:30 AM – Greg Wilson will speak on the theme "Make Me a Servant" with Ron Millard presiding. Kirk Barnhard will serve as worship planner. Kirk and TJ Barnhard’s baby son, David Owen Barnhard, will be blessed by his grandparents David and Joyce Barnhard. The ministry of music will feature the Mission Bells.

Monday, October 19, 2015, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

MISSION ROAD WORSHIP AUDIO RECORDINGS

Our congregational worship audio recordings are hosted online at https://copy.com/ej21J9e1xKOCiJwX

Recently added audio recordings include:

Steve Holben messages presented on September 6, 2015, filename 20150906-SHolben.mp3

Howard Vaughn memorial service on September 9, 2015, filename 20150909S-HVaughan_Memorial.mp3

Arlene Leonard message presented on September 13, 2015, filename 20150913-ALeonard.mp3

Allie Libeer, Jason Scott and Gloria Giles testimonies on September 20, 2015, filename 20150920-ALibeer-JScott-GGiles.mp3

Baby blessing of Fletcher Vogel on September 27, 2015, filename 20150927-FVogel_Blessing.mp3

Jack Cave music and message on September 27, 2015, filename 20150927-JCave.mp3

John O’Neal message presented on October 4, 2015, filename 20151004-JONeal.mp3

The beginning numbers of each filename indicate the Sunday of the audio recordings. The first 4 digits represent the year; the next two digits indicate the month and last two digits represent the day of the month. In most cases, the date is followed by a dash and then the first initial and last name of the speaker.

Audio recordings from previous years are located in folders corresponding to the year (2005, 2006, 2007, and so on). If you missed a Sunday, this provides you a way to hear the music and the message.

IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL LINKS

The Mission Road Congregation hosts the following social media sites:

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

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

Facebook Group (open only to congregational members) at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MissionRoad/

and

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

Visit and "like" each of these sites to keep up-to-date on congregational news.