Mission Road – Community of Christ

YOUR MISSION ROAD HOLIDAY CALENDAR

Monday, December 19, 2016, 10:30 AM – Drop off Shoebox Gifts at Church

If you took a tag and agreed to bring a Shoebox gift for people served by the Central Avenue Center of Hope, the gifts can be brought to the church between 11 AM and 1 PM or between 6:30-7:30 PM. All collected gifts will be delivered to the Center for Hope on Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 6:30 PM – NO Saints Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 7:00 PM – Prayer Circle meets at the church – note earlier time.

Sunday, December 25, 2016, 8:45 AM – No breakfast and No Sunday School, join us for worship at 10:30 AM.

Sunday, December 25, 2016, 10:30 AM – Karen Birkby will speak on the theme "God’s Love Made Visible" with Larry Birkby presiding. Larry will also serve as the worship planner. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Dorothy May. The ministry of music will be provided by the Jean Bink. Jonathan Bacon will provide the PowerPoint slideshow.

Sunday, January 1, 2017, 10:30 AM – New Year’s Day Worship Service. There will NOT be breakfast or classes on this date.

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HONDURAS NURSE PROGRAM PLEDGE GOAL MET!

Thank you congregation for meeting the $5,750 pledge goal for 2017! Our support of the Health Ministries Association’s (HMA) efforts to hire a full time professional nurse to provide health care to villages in the area around the La Buena Fe region is a success.

Those who pledged may wish to write a check this month so that you can use the donation on your 2016 tax returns, or you can wait until January to take your credit in 2017. Please make your checks out to Health Ministries Association (or simply HMA) and give your pledge amount to Paul Bennetts. Please do not make checks out to Mission Road. Thanks again Mission Road Congregation for rising to the challenge!

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE-HAT TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got a coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of new mittens or gloves or a hat or blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, or new gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need since the harsh winter weather has arrived.

JANUARY 12, 2017 WILL BE NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETING

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt” by Eleanor Roosevelt. The book club does not meet in December but will resume meeting on January 12, 2017 at 7 PM in the Church Library. Mark your calendar.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Sunday, January 8, 2017, the adult Sunday school class will resume discussion of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3 by former Church Historian, Mark Scherer. Dennis Wood will lead the discussion of Chapter 13 (“Educating for Change”).

DEADINE APPROACHING: 2017 DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

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:

11 December 2016 message by Steve Holben, filename 20161211-SHolben.mp3

11 December 2016 Charlie Brown video used in Steve Holben’s message, filename 20161211-CBrown.video.mp4

11 December 2016 Vespers Service, filename 20161211-Vespers.mp3

4 December 2016 message by Paul Bennetts, filename 20161204-PBennetts.mp3

27 November 2016 message by Jerry Rushfelt, filename 20161127-GRushfelt.mp3

20 November 2016 message by Dennis Wood, filename 20161120-DWood.mp3

13 November 2016 message by Clint Reine, filename 20161113-CReine.mp3

6 November 2016 message by Jack Cave, filename 20161106-JCave.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

UPCOMING MISSION ROAD CONGREGATION EVENTS AND PROJECTS

YOUR MISSION ROAD HOLIDAY CALENDAR

Monday, December 12, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 6:30 PM – NO Saints Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets at the church.

Sunday, December 18, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Bob Andes and Eloise Snider), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, December 18, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, December 18, 2016, 10:30 AM – Jonathan Bacon will speak on the theme "Emmanuel: God with Us" with Kirk Barnhard presiding. Kennetha Kuttler with Sharon Wood will serve as the worship planners. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Janice Hedrick. The ministry of music will be provided by the Karen Kesley and the Mission Bells. Brian Libeer will provide the PowerPoint slideshow.

Sunday, December 18, 2016, 10:30 AM – If you took a tag and agreed to bring a Shoebox gifts for people served by the Central Avenue Center of Hope, the gifts should be brought to church and will be collected as part of the morning worship.

Sunday, December 18, 2016, immediately after church – Annual Cookie Exchange (must sign up by December 14 on sign-up sheet in Narthex).

Sunday, December 25, 2016, 10:30 AM – Christmas Worship Service. There will NOT be breakfast or classes on this date.

Sunday, January 1, 2017, 10:30 AM – New Year’s Day Worship Service. There will NOT be breakfast or classes on this date.

CHILDREN INVITED TO SING

The children of the congregation are invited to sing one verse of the song “Little Drummer Boy” during the 10:30 worship on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Robin Payne will lead the children in the song. If your children wish to participate, please teach or practice with them the first verse of the song. The words follow:

Come, they told me, pa rum pa pum pum

A newborn King to see, pa rum pa pum pum

Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pa pum pum

To lay before the King, pa rum pa pum pum,

Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum

So to honor Him, pa rum pa pum pum

When we come.

CHRISTMAS DAY SHOE BOX GIFT PROJECT

Again this year, the Mission Road Congregation is participating in the Central Avenue Center of Hope Christmas day Shoe Box Gift project. You’re encouraged to take a paper ornament (on the table in the Narthex) and fill a shoebox size box with items for the age group indicated on the paper ornament. Don’t seal the box (so the Center’s staff can see the enclosed items and match the box up with the best recipient). Suggested items include socks, gloves, caps, shirts, candy and personal items. If you take a tag, we need the shoebox gift returned on the morning of December 18 during the morning worship service.

COOKIE EXCHANGE

Coming on December 18, the Annual Mission Road Cookie Exchange. Signup and exchange your favorite homemade cookies with others. Details below:

What: Christmas Cookie Exchange

When: Dec. 18th.

Where: Fellowship hall immediately after church service.

How: "GREEN" Sign-up sheet is now available in the church Narthex.

Each participant should plan on making 60 (or more) cookies or pieces of candy.

Number of participants will determine how many cookies per bag to bring. For instance, if we have 20 participants, that would require each person to bring 20 bags of 3 cookies each.

Deadline for participating will be Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Each participant will then be notified by Friday, December 16 regarding how many packages of cookies they should bring.

HONDURAS NURSE PROGRAM PLEDGE GOAL MET!

Thank you congregation for meeting the $5,750 pledge goal for 2017! Our support of the Health Ministries Association’s (HMA) efforts to hire a full time professional nurse to provide health care to villages in the area around the La Buena Fe region is a success.

Those who pledged may wish to write a check this month so that you can use the donation on your 2016 tax returns, or you can wait until January to take your credit in 2017. Please make your checks out to Health Ministries Association (or simply HMA) and give your pledge amount to Paul Bennetts. Please do not make checks out to Mission Road. Thanks again Mission Road Congregation for rising to the challenge!

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE-HAT TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got a coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of new mittens or gloves or a hat or blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, or new gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

JANUARY 2017 WILL BE NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETING

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt” by Eleanor Roosevelt. The book club does not meet in December but will resume meeting on January 12, 2017 at 7 PM in the Church Library. Mark your calendar.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Sunday, December 18, 2016, the adult Sunday school class continues its discussion of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3 by former Church Historian, Mark Scherer. Jane Landrum will lead the discussion of Chapter 13 (“Educating for Change”).

DEADINE APPROACHING: 2017 DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

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:

4 December 2016 message by Paul Bennetts, filename 20161204-PBennetts.mp3

27 November 2016 message by Jerry Rushfelt, filename 20161127-GRushfelt.mp3

20 November 2016 message by Dennis Wood, filename 20161120-DWood.mp3

13 November 2016 message by Clint Reine, filename 20161113-CReine.mp3

6 November 2016 message by Jack Cave, filename 20161106-JCave.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

YOUR HOLIDAY CALENDAR FOR MISSION ROAD

Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 6:30 PM – Saints Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets at the church.

Saturday, December 10, 2016, 10:30 AM –Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Sunday, December 11, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Caryn and Ron Millard), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, December 11, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, December 11, 2016, 9:15-10:15 AM – Robin Payne will help children make gingerbread mangers in the Fellowship Hall. Families are invited to join the activity.

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Sunday, December 11, 2016, 10:30 AM – Steve Holben will speak on the theme "Are You the One Who Is to Come?" with Charles Athey presiding. Charles with Kennetha Kuttler will serve as the worship planners. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Dorothy May. The ministry of music will be provided by the Saints Chorale. Robert Sindt will provide the PowerPoint slideshow.

Sunday, December 11, 2016, 7:00 PM – Annual Christmas Program with Saints Chorale will be followed by snacks in the Fellowship Hall and a special guest. Plus, Jack Cave will lead a Christmas Carol sing-a-long in the Fellowship hall after the Christmas program.

Monday, December 12, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Sunday, December 18, 2016, 10:30 AM – If you took a tag and agreed to bring a Shoebox gifts for people served by the Central Avenue Center of Hope, the gifts should be brought to church and will be collected as part of the morning worship.

Sunday, December 18, 2016, immediately after church – Annual Cookie Exchange (must sign up by December 14 on sign-up sheet in Narthex).

Sunday, December 25, 2016, 10:30 AM – Christmas Worship Service. There will be no breakfast or classes on this date.

GINGERBREAD MANGERS AND CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Sunday morning, December 11, 2016, during the Sunday School hour, Robin Payne will work with the children to make gingerbread mangers in the Fellowship Hall. Families are invited to participate with their children as it is FUN and helps Robin with extra pairs of hands.

And mark your calendar for the December 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM when the annual Christmas program at Mission Road (with a special guest visitor) will occur.

CHILDREN INVITED TO SING

The children of the congregation are invited to sing one verse of the song “Little Drummer Boy” during the 10:30 worship on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Robin Payne will lead the children in the song. If your children wish to participate, please teach or practice with them the first verse of the song. The words follow:

Come, they told me, pa rum pa pum pum

A newborn King to see, pa rum pa pum pum

Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pa pum pum

To lay before the King, pa rum pa pum pum,

Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum

So to honor Him, pa rum pa pum pum

When we come.

HONDURAS NURSE PROGRAM PLEDGE GOAL MET!

Thank you congregation for meeting the $5,750 pledge goal for 2017! Our support of the Health Ministries Association’s (HMA) efforts to hire a full time professional nurse to provide health care to villages in the area around the La Buena Fe region is a success.

Those who pledged may wish to write a check this month so that you can use the donation on your 2016 tax returns, or you can wait until January to take your credit in 2017. Please make your checks out to Health Ministries Association (or simply HMA) and give your pledge amount to Paul Bennetts. Please do not make checks out to Mission Road. Thanks again Mission Road Congregation for rising to the challenge!

The following are some images of Saira Giron, the nurse from Honduras that we are supporting with our pledges.

​Saira in the clinic attached to her home in La Boquita, Honduras.

​School children waiting for physicals and vaccinations at Saira’s clinic.

Saira’s home with school children waiting their turn in line for a school physical.

CHRISTMAS DAY SHOE BOX GIFT PROJECT

Again this year, the Mission Road Congregation is participating in the Central Avenue Center of Hope Christmas day Shoe Box Gift project. You’re encouraged to take a paper ornament (on the table in the Narthex) and fill a shoebox size box with items for the age group indicated on the paper ornament. Don’t seal the box (so the Center’s staff can see the enclosed items and match the box up with the best recipient). Suggested items include socks, gloves, caps, shirts, candy and personal items. If you take a tag, we need the shoebox gift returned on the morning of December 18 during the morning worship service.

COOKIE EXCHANGE

Coming on December 18, the Annual Mission Road Cookie Exchange. Signup and exchange your favorite homemade cookies with others. Details below:

What: Christmas Cookie Exchange

When: Dec. 18th.

Where: Fellowship hall immediately after church service.

How: "GREEN" Sign-up sheet is now available in the church Narthex.

Each participant should plan on making 60 (or more) cookies or pieces of candy.

Number of participants will determine how many cookies per bag to bring. For instance, if we have 20 participants, that would require each person to bring 20 bags of 3 cookies each.

Deadline for participating will be Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Each participant will then be notified by Friday, December 16 regarding how many packages of cookies they should bring.

URGENT NEED: CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE THANKSGIVING DINNER

The congregation has committed to provide $1,600 to help cover part of the cost of the Thanksgiving meal provided by the Center of Hope for homeless and low income families. To date we have contributions totaling $750. Your contribution is needed to meet this commitment. The money has already been forwarded to the Center (so they can buy supplies for the dinner), so checks should be made out to Mission Road Congregation with a notation that it is for the Center for Hope. You may give your donation to Pennie Bunkers or place it in the church offering next Sunday.

CENTER FOR HOPE GOFUNDMISSION PROJECT ALMOST AT GOAL!

The church’s new GoFundMission website includes a project to fund a new roof and painting/repair of the interior for Central Avenue Center of Hope. As of Sunday, November 27, 2016, a total of $4,355 of the needed $5,000 has been raised through donations on the https://www.gofundmission.org/projects/center-of-hope/ site. Only $645 more needed to meet the $5,000 goal before the December 6 deadline. Can you help?

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE-HAT TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got a coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of new mittens or gloves or a hat or blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, or new gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

JANUARY 2017 WILL BE NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETING

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt” by Eleanor Roosevelt. The book club does not meet in December but will resume meeting on January 12, 2017 at 7 PM in the Church Library. Mark your calendar.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Sunday, December 11, 2016, the adult Sunday school class continues its discussion of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3 by former Church Historian, Mark Scherer. Dennis Wood will lead the discussion wrapping up Chapter 12 ("To Move in a New Direction") focusing on “The Statement on Objectives for the Church” and then proceeding into Chapter 13 (“Educating for Change”).

DEADINE APPROACHING: 2017 DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

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:

4 December 2016 message by Paul Bennetts, Filename 20161204-PBennetts.mp3

27 November 2016 message by Jerry Rushfelt, filename 20161127-GRushfelt.mp3

20 November 2016 message by Dennis Wood, filename 20161120-DWood.mp3

13 November 2016 message by Clint Reine, filename 20161113-CReine.mp3

6 November 2016 message by Jack Cave, filename 20161106-JCave.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

MESSAGE FROM CHURCH LEADERS, UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROJECTS

WE’RE CLOSE TO MEETING HONDURAS NURSE PROGRAM PLEDGE GOAL

At the November 13, 2016 business meeting, the congregation voted to support the Health Ministries Association (HMA) in their effort to hire a full time professional nurse to provide health care to villages in the area around the La Buena Fe region. Our congregational goal was set at raising $5,750 for 2017 in pledges from our members. As of Sunday morning, we have $5,100 pledged. If you can help in this effort, please contact Paul Bennetts for a pledge card. Paul will let you know later when it’s time to submit your payment to cover your pledge.

CHRISTMAS DAY SHOE BOX GIFT PROJECT

Again this year, the Mission Road Congregation is participating in the Central Avenue Center of Hope Christmas day Shoe Box Gift project. You’re encouraged to take a paper ornament (on the table in the Narthex) and fill a shoebox size box with items for the age group indicated on the paper ornament. Don’t seal the box (so the Center’s staff can see the enclosed items and match the box up with the best recipient). Suggested items include socks, gloves, caps, shirts, candy and personal items. If you take a tag, we need the shoebox gift returned on the morning of December 18 during the morning worship service.

COOKIE EXCHANGE

Coming on December 18, the Annual Mission Road Cookie Exchange. Signup and exchange your favorite homemade cookies with others. Details below:

What: Christmas Cookie Exchange

When: Dec. 18th.

Where: Fellowship hall immediately after church service.

How: Sign up to participate, available Nov. 28th in the church Narthex.

Each participant should plan on making 60 (or more) cookies or pieces of candy.

Number of participants will determine how many cookies per bag to bring. For instance, if we have 20 participants, that would require each person to bring 20 bags of 3 cookies each.

Deadline for participating will be Wed., December 14th. Each participant will then be notified by Fri., December 16th regarding how many packages of cookies they should bring.

URGENT NEED: CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE THANKSGIVING DINNER

The congregation has committed to provide $1,600 to help cover part of the cost of the Thanksgiving meal provided by the Center of Hope for homeless and low income families. To date we have contributions totaling $750. Your contribution is needed to meet this commitment. The money has already been forwarded to the Center (so they can buy supplies for the dinner), so checks should be made out to Mission Road Congregation with a notation that it is for the Center for Hope. You may give your donation to Pennie Bunkers or place it in the church offering next Sunday.

CENTER FOR HOPE GOFUNDMISSION PROJECT ALMOST AT GOAL!

The church’s new GoFundMission website includes a project to fund a new roof and painting/repair of the interior for Central Avenue Center of Hope. As of Sunday, November 27, 2016, a total of $4,125 of the needed $5,000 has been raised through donations on the https://www.gofundmission.org/projects/center-of-hope/ site. Only $875 need to meet the $5,000 goal before the December 6 deadline. Can you help?

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got a coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of mittens or gloves or an extra blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

GINGERBREAD HOUSES AND CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Mark your calendar for the December 11, 2016 7:00 PM Christmas program at Mission Road (with a special guest visitor).

Also that morning (Sunday, December 18, 2016), during the Sunday School hour, Robin Payne will work with the children to make gingerbread houses in the Fellowship Hall. Families are invited to participate as it is FUN and it helps Robin with extra pairs of hands.

JANUARY 2017 WILL BE NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETING

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt” by Eleanor Roosevelt. The book club does not meet in December but will resume meeting on January 12, 2017 at 7 PM in the Church Library. Mark your calendar.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Sunday, December 4, 2016, the adult Sunday school class continues its discussion of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3 by former Church Historian, Mark Scherer. Jonathan Bacon will lead the discussion on Chapter 12, "To Move in a New Direction".

DEADINE APPROACHING: 2017 DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, November 28, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 6:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets at the church.

Sunday, December 4, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Arlene and Lee Leonard), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, December 4, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, December 4, 2016, 10:30 AM – Paul Bennetts will speak on the theme "The Kingdom of Heaven Has Come Near" with Jennifer Libeer presiding and Jennifer with Kennetha Kuttler serving as the worship planners. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Jack Cave. The ministry of music will be provided by Jane Landrum and Penny Bunkers. Jason Scott will provide the PowerPoint slideshow.

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:

27 November 2016 message by Jerry Rushfelt, filename 20161127-GRushfelt.mp3

20 November 2016 message by Dennis Wood, filename 20161120-DWood.mp3

13 November 2016 message by Clint Reine, filename 20161113-CReine.mp3

6 November 2016 message by Jack Cave, filename 20161106-JCave.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

URGENT NEED: CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE THANKSGIVING DINNER

The congregation has committed to provide $1,600 to help cover part of the cost of the Thanksgiving meal provided by the Center of Hope for homeless and low income families. To date we have contributions totaling $200. Your contribution is needed to meet this commitment. The money has already been forwarded to the Center (so they can buy supplies for the dinner), so checks should be made out to Mission Road Congregation with a notation that it is for the Center for Hope. You may give your donation to Pennie Bunkers or place it in the church offering next Sunday.

GOFUNDMISSION PROJECT SUPPORTS CENTER FOR HOPE

The church’s new GoFundMission website includes a project to fund a new roof and painting/repair of the interior for Central Avenue Center of Hope. A total of $2,945 of the needed $5,000 has been raised through donations on the https://www.gofundmission.org/projects/center-of-hope/ site. Can you help meet the $5,000 goal?

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got a coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of mittens or gloves or an extra blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark your calendar for the December 11, 2016 7:00 PM Christmas program at Mission Road (with a special guest visitor). Also note that on Sunday, December 18, 2016 Robin Payne will work with the children to make gingerbread houses at church.

JANUARY 2017 WILL BE NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETING

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt” by Eleanor Roosevelt. The book club does not meet in December but will resume meeting on January 12, 2017 at 7 PM in the Church Library. Mark your calendar.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

CONGREGATIONAL FALL BUSINESS MEETING

The Proposed budget for 2017 was approved as well as the 2017 Leadership team. Larry & Karen Birkby will remain as Co-Pastors for 2017. Larry expressed their appreciation for the support of all of those in leadership responsibilities and the congregation membership.

Dennis Wood spoke to the progress of the elevator project. Now with an engineering firm under contract Dennis believes that we can soon see visible progress.

HONDURAS NURSE PROGRAM PLEDGE

At the November 13, 2016 business meeting, the congregation voted to support the Health Ministries Association (HMA) in their effort to hire a full time professional nurse to provide health care to villages in the area around the La Buena Fe region. Our goal is to raise $5,750 for 2017 in pledges from members rather than take money form the congregational reserves. If you can help in this effort, please see Paul Bennetts for a pledge card. Paul will let you know later when it’s time to submit your payment to cover your pledge.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Sunday, November 27, 2016, the adult Sunday school class continues the discussion of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3 by former Church Historian, Mark Scherer. Jonathan Bacon will lead the discussion on Chapter 11, "I’ll Say What You Want Me to Say, Dear Lord; I’ll Be What You Want Me to Be ".

DEADINE APPROACHING: DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This Wednesday, the Saints’ Choral Rehearsal and Prayer Circle will not meet.

This Saturday morning, 9:00 AM November 26, please help with Christmas Decorations.

Sunday, November 27, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Eloise Snider and Bob Andes), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, November 27, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, November 27, 2016, 10:30 AM – Jerry Rushfelt will speak on the theme "Be Ready" with Kirk Barnhard presiding and Debbie Rushfelt serving as the worship planner. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Dorothy May. Robert Sindt will provide the PowerPoint slideshow.

Monday, November 28, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

MESSAGE FROM CHURCH’S LEADERSHIP TO ALL MEMBERS

November 18, 2016

To the church in the USA:

In the hope and peace of Jesus Christ, the First Presidency and apostles assigned to the USA fields hold the nation, its leaders, the church, and our worldwide community in prayer. The presidential election has taken a toll on our nation and the world. Political candidate allegiance has been used to justify demeaning rhetoric and action. Many have experienced anger, frustration, and hurt. We recognize that Community of Christ members stand on both sides of the debate. We are challenged to consider how we, as Community of Christ, will live in the midst of this division.

We are disciples of Christ, and it is time for Community of Christ to speak and to be faithful to whom God has called and prepared us to be in the world.

We are at the threshold of a “new community of tolerance, reconciliation, unity in diversity, and love…being born as a visible sign of the coming reign of God” (Doctrine and Covenants 164:5). We are called as disciples to model Christ’s love for all people in our homes, workplaces, schools, and congregations. It is time for respectful actions and dialogue that express the worth of each person and promote understanding of different perspectives.

This is a critical time of transition for the USA. We need to pray for those assuming leadership roles in national, state, and city governments. We must be willing to call their offices or send letters and hold them accountable as leaders. As we pray together we must act to “create pathways in the world for peace in Christ to be relationally and culturally incarnate” (Doctrine and Covenants 163:3a).

As disciples, our identity is formed in the life of Christ. Doctrine and Covenants 163:1 challenges us to embrace the full meaning of our identity and calling as Community of Christ. This means moving beyond our fear of others and recognizing our oneness and equality in Christ. We are guided by Enduring Principles that uphold the Worth of All Persons. We are called to Pursue Peace on Earth and to seek Unity in Diversity. We are invited to experience the Blessings of Community and honor the Sacredness of Creation. These principles are more than statements we display; they express who Community of Christ is called to be to in the midst of human life.

Community of Christ has been divinely led. God has helped us understand who we are and how we serve in changing circumstances around the world.

World Conference Resolution (WCR) 1226—Human Diversity (April 10, 1992) reminds us that the gospel of Jesus Christ reveals the unqualified love of God and the inestimable worth of all persons. When humans “fear, hate, and abuse each other because of…such factors as socioeconomic status, culture, race, gender, age, size, sexual orientation, and mental or physical disability [,] such prejudicial behavior undermines the personal and spiritual development of both abuser and abused. …We commit ourselves to work with all persons of goodwill to promote mutual respect, appreciation, and peace in all relationships. (See World Conference Resolutions 2002 Edition, Herald House, for the full statement.)

WCR 1227—Our Pursuit of Peace (April 10, 1992) is our claim as a global community to “intensify our efforts to heal the causes of violence, war, prejudice, discrimination, greed, hunger, and oppression. …We pledge anew to forgive, be patient, bring reconciliation, sacrifice for others, suffer with the pain of compassion, and be actively engaged in the pursuit of peace, all as taught to us by Jesus Christ.” (See World Conference Resolution 2002 Edition, Herald House, for the full statement.)

As a community centered in Jesus Christ, we must stand and speak against any words or actions that demean another. We must find ways to unify and bring healing, reconciliation, and wholeness to our families, neighborhoods, and congregations.

We all are called to speak the language of God’s love and grace in our words and actions of justice and peace. Let us be who God envisions us to be in the world.

In the grace and peace of Jesus Christ,

The First Presidency: Stephen M. Veazey, Stassi D. Cramm, K. Scott Murphy

USA Apostles: Linda L. Booth, Ron D. Harmon, Barbara L. Carter Robin Linkhart, Janné C. Grover, Lach Mackay

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:

13 November 2016 message by Clint Reine, filename 20161113-CReine.mp3

6 November 2016 message by Jack Cave, filename 20161106-JCave.mp3

30 October 2016 message by John O’Neal with Mary Reichenbach ordination, filename 20161030-JONeal;MReichenbach.Ordination.mp3

23 October 2016 message by Paul Bennetts, filename 20161023-PBennetts.mp3

16 October 2016 message by Steve Holben, filename 20161016-SHolben.mp3

9 October 2016 message by Mark Scherer, filename 20161009-MScherer.mp3

2 October 2016 message by Roger Parrish, filename 20161002-RParrish.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

UPCOMING MISSION ROAD CONGREGATION EVENTS

FUNERAL FOOD FUND AND RED ROCK TRADITIONS PARTNERSHIP

If you missed the red rock traditions sale to benefit the Mission Road Congregation Funeral Food Fund (which provides free meals for families as part of a memorial service or funeral service held at Mission Road), there’s still time to participate. There are some catalogs on the table in the Fellowship Hall and the commission on any sales over the next 30 days will still go to the Funeral Food Fund. So tackle some of your Christmas shopping early.

Red rock traditions offer products to strengthen the bonds of family relationships through the sharing and celebration of traditions. Check out Jodi (Bacon) Foster’s website (redrocktraditions.com/jodifoster) to explore and purchase some of the unique gifts available to generate family discussions and establish family traditions.

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got an old coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of mittens or gloves or an extra blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB TOPIC ANNOUNCED

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History” by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger. The November meeting, scheduled for November 17, 2016 at 7 PM is one week later than normal (that is, on the 3rd not the 2nd Thursday of November). The group will meet in the Church Library.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Sunday, November 13, 2016, the adult Sunday school class will resume the discussion of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3 by former Church Historian, Mark Scherer. Dennis Wood will lead the discussion of the end of Chapter 9, “I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go, Dear Lord!” Jane Landrum will lead discussion of Chapter 10, "Over Mountain, or Plain, or Sea".

DEADINE APPROACHING: DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, November 7, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will hold rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Election Day, don’t forget to vote.

Mission Road’s Fellowship Hall will serve as a voting site again this year.

Normal TV advertising will resume on Wednesday.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 6:30 PM – The Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Library. Come and join your fellow prayer warriors.

Sunday, November 13, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Cheryl Kennedy), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, November 13, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, November 13, 2016, 10:30 AM – Clint Reine will speak on the theme "Prepare to Testify" with Robin Payne presiding. Sharon Wood will serve as the worship planner. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Janice Hedrick. The Saints Chorale will offer the ministry of music.

Sunday, November 13, 2016, Noon – Potluck Dinner

Sunday, November 13, 2016, 1 PM – Congregational Fall Business Meeting

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:

6 November 2016 message by Jack Cave, filename 20161106-JCave.mp3

30 October 2016 message by John O’Neal with Mary Reichenbach ordination, filename 20161030-JONeal;MReichenbach.Ordination.mp3

23 October 2016 message by Paul Bennetts, filename 20161023-PBennetts.mp3

16 October 2016 message by Steve Holben, filename 20161016-SHolben.mp3

9 October 2016 message by Mark Scherer, filename 20161009-MScherer.mp3

2 October 2016 message by Roger Parrish, filename 20161002-RParrish.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

UPCOMING MISSION ROAD CONGREGATION EVENTS

FUNERAL FOOD FUND AND RED ROCK TRADITIONS PARTNERSHIP

If you missed the red rock traditions sale to benefit the Mission Road Congregation Funeral Food Fund (which provides free meals for families as part of a memorial service or funeral service held at Mission Road), there’s still time to participate. There are some catalogs on the table in the Fellowship Hall and the commission on any sales over the next 30 days will still go to the Funeral Food Fund. So tackle some of your Christmas shopping early.

Red rock traditions offer products to strengthen the bonds of family relationships through the sharing and celebration of traditions. Check out Jodi (Bacon) Foster’s website (redrocktraditions.com/jodifoster) to explore and purchase some of the unique gifts available to generate family discussions and establish family traditions.

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got an old coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of mittens or gloves or an extra blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Myron and Dee Ann Crangle would like to invite everyone to their Anniversary Celebration at Shawnee Drive Community of Christ (4440 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66106) on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 2-5 PM. Please RSVP by calling 816-223-8130 by October 29, 2016. “After 60 years we need nothing more, the very best present is you at the door.” Their daughter, JoAlice Schauff will be making the arrangements.

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB TOPIC ANNOUNCED

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History” by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger. The November meeting, scheduled for November 17, 2016 at 7 PM is one week later than normal (that is, on the 3rd not the 2nd Thursday of November). The group will meet in the Church Library.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Sunday, November 13, 2016, the adult Sunday school class will resume the discussion of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3 by former Church Historian, Mark Scherer. Dennis Wood will lead the discussion of the end of Chapter 9, “I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go, Dear Lord!” Jane Landrum will lead discussion of Chapter 10, "Over Mountain, or Plain, or Sea".

DEADINE APPROACHING: DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, November 7, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will hold rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Election Day, don’t forget to vote.

Mission Road’s Fellowship Hall will serve as a voting site again this year.

Normal TV advertising will resume on Wednesday.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 6:30 PM – The Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Library. Come and join your fellow prayer warriors.

Sunday, November 13, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Cheryl Kennedy), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, November 13, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, November 13, 2016, 10:30 AM – Clint Reine will speak on the theme "Prepare to Testify" with Robin Payne presiding. Sharon Wood will serve as the worship planner. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Janice Hedrick. The Saints Chorale will offer the ministry of music.

Sunday, November 13, 2016, Noon – Potluck Dinner

Sunday, November 13, 2016, 1 PM – Congregational Fall Business Meeting

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:

6 November 2016 message by Jack Cave, filename 20161106-JCave.mp3

30 October 2016 message by John O’Neal with Mary Reichenbach ordination, filename 20161030-JONeal;MReichenbach.Ordination.mp3

23 October 2016 message by Paul Bennetts, filename 20161023-PBennetts.mp3

16 October 2016 message by Steve Holben, filename 20161016-SHolben.mp3

9 October 2016 message by Mark Scherer, filename 20161009-MScherer.mp3

2 October 2016 message by Roger Parrish, filename 20161002-RParrish.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

UPCOMING MISSION ROAD CONGREGATION EVENTS

FUNERAL FOOD FUND AND RED ROCK TRADITIONS PARTNERSHIP

If you missed the red rock traditions sale to benefit the Mission Road Congregation Funeral Food Fund (which provides free meals for families as part of a memorial service or funeral service held at Mission Road), there’s still time to participate. There are some catalogs on the table in the Fellowship Hall and the commission on any sales over the next 30 days will still go to the Funeral Food Fund. So tackle some of your Christmas shopping early.

Red rock traditions offer products to strengthen the bonds of family relationships through the sharing and celebration of traditions. Check out Jodi (Bacon) Foster’s website (redrocktraditions.com/jodifoster) to explore and purchase some of the unique gifts available to generate family discussions and establish family traditions.

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got an old coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of mittens or gloves or an extra blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Myron and Dee Ann Crangle would like to invite everyone to their Anniversary Celebration at Shawnee Drive Community of Christ (4440 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66106) on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 2-5 PM. Please RSVP by calling 816-223-8130 by October 29, 2016. “After 60 years we need nothing more, the very best present is you at the door.” Their daughter, JoAlice Schauff will be making the arrangements.

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB TOPIC ANNOUNCED

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History” by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger. The November meeting, scheduled for November 17, 2016 at 7 PM is one week later than normal (that is, on the 3rd not the 2nd Thursday of November). The group will meet in the Church Library.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Sunday, November 6, 2016, the adult Sunday school class will resume the discussion of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3 by former Church Historian, Mark Scherer. Dennis Wood will lead the discussion of Chapter 9, “I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go, Dear Lord!”

DEADINE APPROACHING: DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 6:30 PM – The Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Library. Come and join your fellow prayer warriors.

Saturday night November 5-6 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ends / 2 AM Sunday morning, time falls back one hour. Don’t forget to adjust your clocks.

Sunday, November 6, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Caryn and Ron Millard), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, November 6, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, November 6, 2016, 10:30 AM – Jack Cave will speak on the theme "God of the Living" with Dorothy May presiding. Dorothy will also serve as the worship planner. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Charles Athey. Cheryl Kennedy will offer the ministry of music.

Monday, November 7, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will hold rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Election Day, don’t forget to vote. Normal TV advertising begins tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 6:30 PM – The Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Library. Come and join your fellow prayer warriors.

Sunday, November 13, 2016, Noon – Potluck Dinner

Sunday, November 13, 2016, 1 PM – Congregational Business Meeting

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:

23 October 2016 message by Paul Bennetts, filename 20161023-PBennetts.mp3

16 October 2016 message by Steve Holben, filename 20161016-SHolben,mp3

9 October 2016 message by Mark Scherer, filename 20161009-MScherer.mp3

2 October 2016 message by Roger Parrish, filename 20161002-RParrish.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

SUNDAY NIGHT’S CHILI COOK-OFF

Sunday night’s Great Annual Chili Cook-off was another fun event. This year’s winner in the Annual Chili Cook-off was John Trinkl, Sr. John’s prized recipe garnered the most votes as the crowd’s choice dish or should I say bowl. Over $550.00 was raised to support our great charities. Several crock pots of chili, cornbread, fruit dishes and salad fixings plus some wonderful desserts were shared along with great fellowship. Some brave karaoke singers entertained us all.

BENEFIT FOR FUNERAL FOOD FUND

On Sunday, October 30, 2016 you’ll have an opportunity to shop early for the holidays as well as benefit the Mission Road Congregation Funeral Food Fund (which provides free meals for families as part of a memorial service or funeral service held at Mission Road). Jodi (Bacon) Foster will have red rock traditions products available for sale.

Red rock traditions offer products to strengthen the bonds of family relationships through the sharing and celebration of traditions. Come and see some of the unique gifts available to generate family discussions and establish family traditions.

The commission from all sales on Sunday the 30th will go towards the Funeral Food Fund. Call or text Jodi (913-707-7371) if you have questions or check out her website at redrocktraditions.com/jodifoster.

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got an old coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of mittens or gloves or an extra blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Myron and Dee Ann Crangle would like to invite everyone to their Anniversary Celebration at Shawnee Drive Community of Christ (4440 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66106) on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 2-5 PM. “After 60 years we need nothing more, the very best present is you at the door.” Their daughter, JoAlice Schauff will be making the arrangements.

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB TOPIC ANNOUNCED

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History” by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger. The November meeting, scheduled for November 17, 2016 at 7 PM is one week later than normal (that is, on the 3rd not the 2nd Thursday of November). The group will meet in the Church Library.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Joe Bayless, who served the church as a missionary in Germany for sixteen years between 1960 and 1981, will be the guest speaker in the Adult Sunday School class next Sunday, October 30, 2016 (9:15-10:15 AM). Joe is mentioned in Chapter 10 and a source of information included in Chapter 11 of "The Journey of a People” Volume 3. If you have questions for Joe, please let Paul Bennetts or Jonathan Bacon know. We hope to provide a list of possible questions to Brother Bayless before he arrives on the 30th.

DEADINE APPROACHING: DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, October 24, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will hold rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 6:30 PM – The Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Library. Come and join your fellow prayer warriors.

Sunday, October 30, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Jonathan Bacon), join us for conversation and fellowship. Also remember that Jodi (Bacon) Foster will be present with products from red rock traditions. All proceeds from any sales will go to the Mission Road Funeral Food Fund, so consider doing some early holiday shopping.

Sunday, October 30, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, October 30, 2016, 10:30 AM – John O’Neal will speak on the theme "Welcome to the Outcast" with Jack Cave presiding. Jack will also serve as the worship planner. The morning worship will also include the ordination of Mary Reichenbach. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Janice Hedrick. Dorothy May will offer the ministry of music and Roxann Kosmicki will provide the worship service PowerPoint.

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:

23 October 2016 message by Paul Bennetts, filename 20161023-PBennetts.mp3

16 October 2016 message by Steve Holben, filename 20161016-SHolben,mp3

9 October 2016 message by Mark Scherer, filename 20161009-MScherer.mp3

2 October 2016 message by Roger Parrish, filename 20161002-RParrish.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.

UPCOMING MISSION ROAD CONGREGATION EVENTS

COMING NEXT WEEK: THE 2016 MISSION ROAD CHILI SUPPER & COOK-OFF

On Sunday, October 23, 2016, the Annual Mission Road Chili Supper & Cook-Off begins at 5:00 PM. Bring your pot of Chili (mild, regular, spicy or burning-all-the-way-down variety) and compete for the “Best Chili Recipe” apron. Not a Chili cook? Come prepared to enjoy a warm bowl of chili (plus dessert). Tickets are $7 for age 7 and older, under 7 eat free. Proceeds benefit Outreach International, Central Avenue Center for Hope and Camp MITIOG. Plan now to compete or just eat!

BENEFIT FOR FUNERAL FOOD FUND

On Sunday, October 30, 2016 you’ll have an opportunity to shop early for the holidays as well as benefit the Mission Road Congregation Funeral Food Fund (which provides free meals for families as part of a memorial service or funeral service held at Mission Road). Jodi (Bacon) Foster will have red rock traditions products available for sale.

Red rock traditions offers products to strengthen the bonds of family relationships through the sharing and celebration of traditions. Come and see some of the unique gifts available to generate family discussions and establish family traditions.

The commission from all sales on Sunday the 30th will go towards the Funeral Food Fund. Call or text Jodi (913-707-7371) if you have questions or check out her website at redrocktraditions.com/jodifoster.

THE COAT-MITTEN-GLOVE TREE IS OPEN FOR YOUR DONATION

Got an old coat that still has useful life but it is just hanging in your closet? Got an extra set of mittens or gloves or an extra blanket? The church is now collecting winter wear for the Central Avenue Center of Hope. Bring your worn but not worn-out winter coats, boots, gloves, mittens and blankets to church next Sunday. There are folks in desperate need before the harsh winter weather arrives.

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB TOPIC ANNOUNCED

The next book selection for the All Good Books discussion group is “Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History” by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger. The November meeting, scheduled for November 17, 2016 at 7 PM is one week later than normal (that is, on the 3rd not the 2nd Thursday of November). The group will meet in the Church Library.

You can always find a schedule of upcoming book discussions at allbooksclub.wordpress.com/meeting-dates-books/ Come join us!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Next Sunday, the adult class period is dedicated to a Priesthood meeting (but all members are invited). Steve Holben will facilitate the meeting starting at 9:15 AM in the Church Library.

The following Sunday (on October 30), the adult class will feature a visit by Joe Bayless, who served the church as a missionary in Germany for sixteen years between 1960 and 1981. .

CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE NEEDS

The Central Avenue Center of Hope just published their Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner Food List. Here are the needs for this year. Donations of any of these food items would be greatly appreciated.

Six turkeys 15 pounds or larger, 6-8 hams boneless, 10 pounds each, 60 pounds of potatoes, 5 #10 cans of green beans, 4 #10 cans of sweet potatoes, 24 boxes of stuffing mix, 8 cans of chicken bouillon, 10 pounds of stick butter, 1 gallon of milk, assorted desserts.

Remember the Christmas day shoebox gifts will be needed again this year to include socks, gloves, capture shirts, candy and personal items. More information on this project coming soon.

DEADINE APPROACHING: DIRECTORY CHANGES NEEDED!

Please email ( mrcoc ) or provide Clint with a written update to any addresses or name changes for the congregational directory or newsletter mailing list. Certain college students and a few others have moved since October/November of last year and we are getting a number of newsletters returned for incorrect address information. Shortly, there will be a final proof copy of the directory made available in the fellowship hall for you to have one final check. NOW is the time to send Clint any new information that has obviously changed.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 6:30 PM – The Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 7:45 PM – Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Library. Come and join your fellow prayer warriors.

Sunday, October 23, 2016, 8:45 AM – Breakfast (provided by Alisa and Bill Johnson), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, October 23, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:15-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal Class begins – 9:15-10:15 AM, taught by Debby Rushfelt
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:15-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.

Sunday, October 23, 2016, 9:30 AM – Priesthood meeting (all members of the congregation are invited to attend).

Sunday, October 23, 2016, 10:30 AM – Paul Bennetts will speak on the theme "Humble Yourself" with Kirk Barnhard presiding. Kirk will also serve as the worship planner. The song leader for learning a new hymn in the “Community of Christ Sings” will be Dorothy May. Corie Vogel will offer the ministry of music and Jonathan Bacon will provide the worship service PowerPoint.

Monday, October 24, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will hold rehearsal in the Church Sanctuary.

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:

9 October 2016 message by Mark Scherer, filename 20161009-MScherer.mp3

2 October 2016 message by Roger Parrish, filename 20161002-RParrish.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 or John Trinkl Sr., our Congregational Pastoral Care Coordinators.

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 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 are both in the Church Directory.