​HELP REMOVE THE EASTER DISPLAY

We are going to take the Easter Display down Wednesday at 6:30 PM. If you can help, many hands will make the task go fast. Come join in the fun & fellowship.

BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday at 7:30 PM the building committee will meet with the architectural team and three general construction contractors to discuss details and moving forward with the construction of the elevator.

EXTRA HELP NEEDED AT THE CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE

Marsha broke her collarbone and needs extra help in meal prep at the Central Avenue Center of Hope. It will be several weeks before Marsha will be back to 100%. Mission road is going to help on the third and fourth Tuesday of each month. If you can find time in your schedule to help at CACH please contact Susan Clark on her cell phone.

MISSION ROAD AND THE CENTER FOR HOPE

Did you know that in January, the Mission Road Congregation contributed 50 pounds of food plus a bag of lotions, shampoo and soaps to the Center? Our contributions, coupled with other congregations, provided pantry items to 20 households including 23 adults, 36 children, and 8 elderly clients. Additionally, school materials were provided to 10 children. The ongoing need continues!

ADULT INFORMATION CLASS ABOUT THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

This new class continues each Sunday for adults interested in learning about church membership this class is informational, if class members want baptism or if class members simply want to know more about Community of Christ. Baptism is not necessarily an outcome of class attendance. The class will be held during the regular Sunday School hour (starting at 9:15 AM). Please join the class in the Chapel, taught by Karen Birkby, if interested.

ADULT CLASS DISCUSSES THE EPISTLES OF PAUL

The Adult Sunday School class, led by Dennis Wood, is encouraged to read the letter of Paul to the Ephesians, one of the Deutero-Pauline Letters and be prepared to discuss. Class begins at 9:15 AM each Sunday morning in the Church Library.

NEXT ALL GOOD BOOKS MEETING SET

The next meeting of the All Good Books group will be on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7 PM in the Church Library. The schedule for book club meetings is available at https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/

In April we’ll discuss “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion. Discussion questions for the book will be available online in early April.

2018 MMC SR. HIGH HISTORIC CARAVAN UPDATE

Our Mission Center needs to raise about $40,000 before June 2018 depending upon the final number of kids registered for the Historic Caravan. We have $24,000 raised! ($13,000 left over from previous Caravans + $11,000) We have 49 teens registered as of March 25. The camp is June 7-16, with an orientation pre-night on June 6 at Mission Road. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today. 100% of your donation goes to ministry that really lasts a lifetime!

We have a NEW matching opportunity good through May 1, 2018. For every $1 donated a donor will match it up to $4000!!!

Questions? Kyle 913-708-5950, Clint 913-484-0651

Make checks payable to MMC Sr. High Historic Caravan. Please give your donation to your Congregational Financial officer or mail it directly to the MMC 7615 N. Platte Purchase Dr., Kansas City, MO 64118.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WITHOUT EMAIL OR FACEBOOK ACCESS?

If you know someone in the congregation who does not have email and does not use Facebook, please let Jonathan Bacon know. We’re trying to be sure everyone in the congregation has access to periodic news updates and information on congregational activities.

INTRODUCING MISSION CENTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

The President Team is pleased to announced Emily Hartford and Shelly Twitchell as the first to fulfill this new role in the mission center. We thank them for volunteering their time, energy, and expertise to the camp directors, youth council, and other pertinent responsibilities.

Emily attends the University Congregation with her husband, Daniel, and their four young children. She grew up in Southern Illinois, earned an education degree at Graceland, and spent time in Australia both for World Service Corps and as a church employee before settling in Lawrence, KS. She has attended church camp in almost every role possible and looks forward to sharing her experience and knowledge.

Shelly is in her 11th year in education, currently teaching English at Lansing High School. She and her four children, ages 12 to 23, recently moved to Kansas from Greenfield, IA. They attend the Leavenworth Congregation. As a stay-at-home mom previously she worked at every youth camp and activity possible. She loves hearing other people’s stories and sharing herself about God’s grace and love.

ONLINE CLASSES

• Intro to Priesthood Ministry (Temple School MP300): April 7 – June 2

• Children & Youth Worker Core Training: April 7 – June 29

Priesthood courses cost $25 and CYWCT costs $15. To register, please visit www.developmetrics.org and click on “USA Registration”.

Coming in June: Ministry of the Elder & Ministry of the Priest

WORK DAY @ CHIHOWA

9:00 am Saturday, April 21

Opportunities abound for ALL interest and abilities. Jobs include: clear brush, clean & organize storage areas, paint, install trim, and carpentry & plumbing tasks.

Come for a few hours or stay the whole day! Lunch will be provided!! Questions? Please contact Caretaker Jean Davis (913.305.8297) or Board President Rollie Marolf (785.207.1359).

TWIST WEEKEND

Teens Working In Service Together

April 6 – 8 at Manhattan Congregation

Our weekend begins at 8:00 pm Friday and will conclude at noon on Sunday. Carpools will gather in Kansas City, Wichita, St. Joseph, and Smithville. Participants will sleep at the church or at the pastor’s house. After work on Saturday, we will shower at the K-State locker rooms, so please pack accordingly. An event registration form can be found on the MMC website. Suggested cost is $20. If you have one, please bring your Twist t-shirt. Please RSVP by March 30 to Kat Hnatyshyn (816.506.6948), Donna Fletcher (316.644.4079), or Allen Keehler (816.810.5690).

CHIHOWA WISH LIST:

• BALLS (VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, KICKBALL)

• BASKETBALL BACKBOARDS

• VOLLEYBALL NET

• PLAYGROUND SWINGS

• CANOE PADDLES

• ROCKING CHAIRS (NURSERY)

Please take a moment to fill out a survey regarding campgrounds and the camping program in our mission center. Anyone who has attended a camp or reunion and/or considers themselves part of Midlands MC is encouraged to participate. We welcome your ideas! The survey is available at www.MidlandsCamping.info

THE REUNION EXPERIENCE

Come join for fun, fellowship, swimming, campfires, classes, good food, study, and wonderful guest ministry.

Doniphan – Excelsior Springs, MO – June 24 to 29

Guest Minister: Scott Murphy, First Presidency

Director: Josh Huyett 913.707.3905

Chihowa – Perry, KS – July 8 to 13

Guest Minister: David Anderson, President High Priest Quorum

Director: Sarah Marolf 785.730.5222

Directors are looking for individuals willing to help in many ways. Please call Josh or Sarah and share your ministry. **Nursery workers must be Youth Worker Training certified.

2018 Reunion Prices

Adults (age 18+): $240

Youth (age 13-17): $125

Children (age 5-12): $75

Children (age 0-4): $25

**Camperships Are Available**

2018 CAMP DATES

June 6-16 Historic Caravan

June 7-22 Middle School Camp

June 24-29 Doniphan Reunion

July 5-7 Youth Quest

July 8-13 Chihowa Reunion

July 20-21 International Youth Forum

July 21-28 Spectacular

July 22-27 MITIOG

July 29-August 2 Junior Camp

MISSION ROAD CALENDAR

Monday, April 2, 2018, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 7:35 PM – Prayer Circle in the Church Library.

Sunday, April 8, 2018, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Mindy and Eric Haase), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Mary Reichenbach.
• Teen’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Clint Reine.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, discusses "Encountering Paul” by Tatha Wiley, taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in the Church Library.
• Exploring the Community of Christ (Adult Class) – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Karen Birkby in the Chapel.

Sunday, April 8, 2018, 10:30 AM – John O’Neal will speak onthe theme "Peace Be With You" with Mary Reichenbach serving as presider and Debbie Rushfelt as Worship Planner. The Cheryl Kennedy will provide the ministry of music and Steve Holben will provide the PowerPoint.

Thursday, April 12, 2018, 7:00 PM – All Good Books group meets in Church Library.

MISSED LAST SUNDAY’S SERVICE?

Would you like to hear the message from last Sunday or a Sunday service from 3 years ago? Audio recordings of many of the last several years’ worth of worship services are available online at https://goo.gl/wREl03. Note this is a new shortened URL that will take you to a Google Drive with many of the recordings from the past.

Recordings are located in folders corresponding to the year (2015, 2016, and so on). If you missed a Sunday, this provides you a way to hear the music and the message.

The beginning numbers of each filename indicate the date of the service.

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. Enjoy!

NOTE: If you experience problems playing these audio files be sure you’re running the latest version of your browser or try a different browser. In some cases, you may be required to download the audio file before playing it.

The following list includes some recent audio recordings:

1 April 2018 Easter message by Paul Bennetts, filename: 20180401-Easter;PBennetts.mp3

30 March 2018 Good Friday Service, filename: 20180330-Good.Friday.mp3

25 March 2018 message by Larry Birkby, filename 20180325-LBirkby.mp3

18 March 2018 message by Kirk Barnhard, filename 20180318-KBarnhard.mp3

18 March 2018 John Trinkl III memorial service, filename 20180318-John.Trinkl.III.Memorial.mp3 (monaural audio file playable online)

18 March 2018 John Trinkl III memorial service, filename 20180318S-John.Trinkl.III.Memorial.mp3 (larger stereo file, may now be played online or downloaded to play)

11 March 2018 message by Arlene Leonard, filename 20180311-ALeonard.mp3

4 March 2018 message by Jerry Rushfelt, filename 20180304-JRushfelt.mp3

25 February 2018 message by Mary Reichenbach, filename 20180225-MReichenbach.mp3

18 February 2018 message by Kirk Barnhard, filename 20180218-KBarnhard.mp3

CONCERNING PRAYER REQUESTS

Please know that any member of the congregation can post prayer requests or share information about members and events on the Mission Road Members Only Facebook page. You do not need to send the information for approval to anyone. In fact doing so may slow down the dissemination of your request. Be sure to include the person needing prayers and what situation has occurred (if you wish to share that information). If your post concerns an event or news item, be sure to include the basics in your posting (such as who, what, where and when).

For prayer requests, if you do not have access to Facebook, then please call Paul Bennetts our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinator.

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/

The link to Mission Road worship service audio recordings at https://goo.gl/wREl03

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.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS EMAIL

If you have news items and calendar additions or changes that need to be included in the congregational news email please contact Larry Birkby. His email address and phone number is both in the Church Directory.