UPCOMING EVENTS

2016 MISSION ROAD DIRECTORY IN PROGRESS

Work has begun on the Congregational Directory for next year. Please take a moment and check your individual or family listing(s) in the draft directory. The mark-up copy can be found on the round table in the Fellowship hall.

NEW ADULT CLASS CONTINUES

The Adult Sunday School class has begun studying The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything by Brian D. McLaren each Sunday during the 9:30-10:15 AM Sunday school class hour. In class we’ll take a hard look at the message of Jesus; through new eyes and in-depth discussion. This is a view of Jesus’ message like you’ve rarely heard before…not the Jesus who embraces religion, but the Jesus who threw the money-changers out of the Temple. Not the exclusive Jesus of many religions, but the Jesus who preferred beggars, prostitutes and the outcast to the rabbis, politicians and religious leaders of his day. We’ll study and discuss the radical, revolutionary Jesus who exposes shame, and ignites hope. It’s an epic story of good news for everyone, whatever their gender, race, class, politics, or religion.

Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum, Jennifer Libeer, and Dennis Wood will team-teach the class. Copies of the book can be ordered through Barnes and Nobel or Amazon.com. It is available in paperback or from Amazon.com for the Kindle.

The tentative schedule for the month of November includes:

Sunday, November 1, 2015: Finish Chapter 1 (“Troubling Questions about Jesus“) and cover Chapter 2 (“The Political Message of Jesus”) – class discussion led by Paul Bennetts.

Sunday, November 8, 2015: Chapter 3 (“The Jewish Message of Jesus”) – class discussion led by Jane Landrum.

Sunday, November 15, 2015: Chapter 4 (“The Revolutionary Message of Jesus”) – class discussion led by Jennifer Libeer.

Sunday, November 22, 2015: Chapter 5 (“The Hidden Message of Jesus”) – class discussion led by Dennis Wood.

Sunday, November 29, 2015: Chapter 6 (“The Medium of the Message”) – class discussion led by Jane Landrum.

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.”

MISSION ROAD CHILI SUPPER, ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS !!!

Adrienne Reine won First Prize again this year in the Chili cook off. Adrienne received the most votes of over the 15+ entrants with crock pots full of chili. There were several Karaoke singers to entertain the crowd of chili tasters. A fun time was had by everyone. We raised some nice donations for our charities. Thank you to all the helping hands that made it another great success.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 6:30 PM – Saints’ Chorale Rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary

Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 7:45 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, November 1, 2015, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (Nadine and Paul Bennetts), come and join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, November 1, 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.

· Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum, Jennifer Libeer and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

· 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, November 1, 2015, 10:30 AM – Jerry Rushfelt will speak on the theme "Commanded to Love" with Linda Dayton presiding. Debbie Rushfelt will serve as worship planner. The ministry of music will be offered by Cheryl Kennedy.

Monday, November 2, 2015, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary

Sunday, November 8 2015, 10:30 AM – Rollie and Beth Marolf will speak on the theme "Imitate God’s Generosity" with Paul Bennetts presiding. Nadine Bennetts will serve as worship planner. The ministry of music will be offered by The Saints’ Chorale.

Following the 10:30 AM worship service we will have a Potluck Lunch in the Fellowship Hall.

After Lunch we will hold our fall Business Meeting at 1:00 PM in the Sanctuary.

Mission Road Business Meeting

November 8, 2015

Approval of Minutes of November 2014 Business Meeting

2014 Audit Letter

Approval and Review of Auditor’s Report

Old Business:

Approval of the Pastorate for 2016

Approval of Ministry Officers for 2016

Sustaining Vote of Appointed Positions

Review of 2015 Congregational Income/Expense Statement

Approval of 2016 Congregational Budget

New Business: elevator

Additional Business

MISSION ROAD WORSHIP AUDIO RECORDING

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

Jonathan Bacon message presented on October 11, 2015, filename 20151011-JBacon.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.