Mission Road – Community of Christ

MESSAGE FROM LARRY & KAREN BIRKBY, CO-PASTORS

As was announced a few weeks ago we have instituted a new program to introduce New Hymns from the Community of Christ Sings Hymnal in our services. In order for this to happen in a consistent and organized manner, the following procedure is suggested.

1. Janice Hedrick will select TWO NEW Hymns for each Sunday in accordance with that date’s worship theme. One month before that date, she will give titles of those two hymns to the Worship Planner and Presider. The Worship Planner or Presider will choose one of the two suggested hymns to be sung by the Congregation in the 10:20 “New Hymn Moment.”
2. On each Sunday, Worship Planners may or may not use that New Hymn later in the Worship Service.
3. Implementing this activity will require consistent attention to the following: 10:15 Chimes will “chime” for ending Classes.

10:20 The “New Hymn Moment” will begin.

10:25 Instrumental Prelude begins for Worship.

10:30 Worship Service begins. This is a very tight time-line which behooves ALL to be prompt!

4. Weekly Song Leaders will be listed on the regular monthly worship schedules.

We invite all to come each Sunday, 10:20 AM, to share in the New Hymn Moment.

Thank you for your attention to this new way we can learn some new hymns that can be used to enhance our worship experience. We hope you will find this experience helpful and fun as we learn some new hymns. Perhaps you will discover a new favorite hymn.

TWO WEEKS UNTIL WORLD CONFERENCE

World Conference 2016, with the theme “One in Christ”, runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab). Notice there’s also a non-attending fee for those who want World Conference materials sent to them (after conference) but cannot attend in person.

NO SERVICE AT MISSION ROAD ON JUNE 5, 2016

Because of World Conference, there will be no morning worship at the Mission Road Congregation on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Instead, all are invited to worship at World Conference, held at the Auditorium and Temple in Independence, Missouri.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS TOGETHER

Mary and Gary Libeer will celebrate their 50th anniversary from 3-6 PM on May 28, 2016 at the Highlands Community of Christ church (7615 N. Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO.) Sock hop and camp attire is requested along with an RSVP to garylibeer

DON’T FORGET: MILESTONE BIRTHDAY!

Lucile Kill will celebrate her 100th birthday on June 3, 2016! We invite you to participate in a card shower for Lucile. Please send a birthday card to:

Lucile Kill
Delmar Gardens of Lenexa
9705 Monrovia, Rm #911B
Lenexa, KS 66215-1564

JUNE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION FOCUSES ON “AT THE WATER’S EDGE”

The All Good Books club will meet on Thursday, June 9, 2016 to discuss Sarah Gruen’s “At the Water’s Edge” at 7 PM in the Church Library.

The schedule of upcoming books (to be discussed) has been updated on the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/.

NURSERY HELP NEEDED!!!

Please consider signing up for the nursery so that we can more easily staff it for our youngest children. Consider it an opportunity to get to know some of the younger families of our congregation and those cute little kids! Please see Caryn Brown or Pam O’Neal about how you can help!

CAMP MITIOG CAMPAIGN

Camp MITIOG has been accepted as a recipient of matching funds from the Camps for Kids organization in 2016. This means that for every dollar donated, Camps for Kids will match the donation up to $1,500 per donation made before July 31, 2016.

This is a fantastic opportunity for campers, because even a $20 donation will go twice as far in providing a quality American Camping Association accredited camp. Camp MITIOG has $17,000 designated in matching funds this year. Please help us match all of that money. If you are contemplating making a donation to this wonderful cause “NOW” is the time to maximize the benefits of your donation.

Please send all donations made payable to: Camps for Kids – MITIOG. Mail the contributions to Camp MITIOG, c/o Camps for Kids, 8014 State Line Road, Suite 103, Leawood, KS 64208. Be sure to write in the memo section of the check or money order: For Camp MITIOG.

CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE NEEDS PANTRY ITEMS!

The CACH desperately needs pantry items to share with the needy families they serve. Food pantry items: Pork & Beans, Pinto Beans (dry or canned), and Spaghetti Sauce.

Kitchen items: kitchen trash bags, bleach, and dish soap.

Thrift Store items: Kitchen items, Linens, and summer things.

Thank you for your continued support of Central Avenue Center of Hope.

ADULT CLASS STUDIES “WORDS OF COUNSEL”

The Adult Class has begun discussing the “Words of Counsel” offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the April 2013 World Conference. There will be no text for the class other than occasional handouts. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for upcoming classes follows (may change depending on class discussion).

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference, no church at Mission Road)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 17, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise – discussion led by Dennis Wood

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 7:00 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, May 29, 2016, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (provided by Caryn and Ron Millard), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) studying Bible stories.

Sunday, May 29, 2016, 10:20 AM – Meet in the Sanctuary to learn new hymns from our new hymnal, “Community of Christ Sings.” You will learn a new hymn for use in the morning worship.

Sunday, May 29, 2016, 10:30 AM – Steve Holben will speak on the theme “Recognize faith, Wherever It Is Found” with Karen Birkby presiding. Karen will also serve as the worship planner.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

• Sr. High Camp: June 12-17
• Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26, Guest Minister Mike Hoffman, Lach MacKay and our new Apostle Janne Grover visiting with special Midlands Conference on Saturday, June 25, 7:00-8:15 PM.
• Junior Camp: July 5-9
• Youth Quest KC: July 7-9
• Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15, Guest Minister Matt Frizzel with Janne Grover visiting on Monday
• MITIOG: July 24-29
• Spectacular: July 23-30
• Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under “Youth Camp and Reunion Registration” click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

• 22 May 2016, testimonies by Arlene Leonard, Judy Hennessy, and Kirk Barnhard, filename 20160522-Testimonies.mp3
• 15 May 2016, message by Melanie Baker, filename 20160515-MBaker.mp3
• 8 May 2016, message by Jonathan Bacon, filename 20160508-JBacon.mp3
• 1 May 2016, Jeannette Calderia Baptismal Service, filename 20160501-JCaldeira.Baptism.mp3
• 1 May 2016, message by John O’Neal, filename 20160501-JOneal.mp3

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

MILESTONE BIRTHDAY!

Lucile Kill will celebrate her 100th birthday on June 3, 2016! We invite you to participate in a card shower for Lucile. Please send a birthday card to:

Lucile Kill

Delmar Gardens of Lenexa

9705 Monrovia, Rm #911B

Lenexa, KS 66215-1564

PRAYER CIRCLE TIME CHANGE!!!

Please be aware that the time for our weekly Wednesday night Prayer Circle meetings has been moved up by 30 minutes to 7:00 PM for the summer months.

JUNE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION FOCUSES ON "AT THE WATER’S EDGE”

The All Good Books club will meet on Thursday, June 9, 2016 to discuss Sarah Gruen’s "At the Water’s Edge" at 7 PM in the Church Library.

The schedule of upcoming books (to be discussed) has been updated on the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/.

WORLD CONFERENCE DRAWS NEAR

World Conference 2016, with the theme "One in Christ", runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

NO SERVICE AT MISSION ROAD ON JUNE 5, 2016

Because of World Conference, there will be no morning worship at the Mission Road Congregation on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Instead, all are invited to worship at World Conference, held at the Auditorium and Temple in Independence, Missouri.

NURSERY HELP NEEDED!!!

Please consider signing up for the nursery so that we can more easily staff it for our youngest children. Consider it an opportunity to get to know some of the younger families of our congregation and those cute little kids! Please see Caryn Brown or Pam O’Neal about how you can help!

CAMP MITIOG CAMPAIGN

Camp MITIOG has been accepted as a recipient of matching funds from the Camps for Kids organization in 2016. This means that for every dollar donated, Camps for Kids will match the donation up to $1,500 per donation made before July 31, 2016.

This is a fantastic opportunity for campers, because even a $20 donation will go twice as far in providing a quality American Camping Association accredited camp. Camp MITIOG has $17,000 designated in matching funds this year. Please help us match all of that money. If you are contemplating making a donation to this wonderful cause "NOW" is the time to maximize the benefits of your donation.

Please send all donations made payable to: Camps for Kids – MITIOG. Mail the contributions to Camp MITIOG, c/o Camps for Kids, 8014 State Line Road, Suite 103, Leawood, KS 64208. Be sure to write in the memo section of the check or money order: For Camp MITIOG.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS TOGETHER

Mary and Gary Libeer will celebrate their 50th anniversary from 3-6 PM on May 28, 2016 at the Highlands Community of Christ church (7615 N. Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO.) Sock hop and camp attire is requested along with an RSVP to garylibeer

CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE NEEDS PANTRY ITEMS!

The CACH desperately needs pantry items to share with the needy families they serve. Food pantry items: Pork & Beans, Pinto Beans (dry or canned), and Spaghetti Sauce.

Kitchen items: kitchen trash bags, bleach, and dish soap.

Thrift Store items: Kitchen items, Linens, and summer things.

Thank you for your continued support of Central Avenue Center of Hope.

ADULT CLASS STUDIES “WORDS OF COUNSEL”

The Adult Class has begun discussing the “Words of Counsel” offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the April 2013 World Conference. There will be no text for the class other than occasional handouts. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for upcoming classes follows (may change depending on class discussion).

Sunday, May 22, 2016 -Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference, no church at Mission Road)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 17, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise – discussion led by Dennis Wood

HISTORIC SITES BUS TOUR 2016, OCTOBER 3–16, 2016

"For Everyone Born: A Place in the Story" is back by popular demand! After last year’s bus tour, Barbara Walden and Peter Smith agreed to repeat the 14-day tour 3–16 October 2016. Explore the diverse people and experiences within the community of Christ story, witnessing our 185-year history of practicing unity in diversity in the worth of all persons. Worship in the Kirtland temple and Palmyra’s sacred grove. Learn about the history of Nauvoo, Plano, and Lamoni. Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Women’s Rights National Historic Park; Gettysburg; Washington, DC; colonial Williamsburg; and much more! Tour price is $1,799 per person for double occupancy, $2,599 per person single occupancy. Price includes luxury bus transportation from Independence, Missouri area, lodging, tour fees, and most meals. Reservation forms and a full tour itinerary are available on the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation website, or contact Linda Etchison at (217) 453–2246. Seating is limited. Reserve your place today!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 7:00 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, May 22, 2016, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (provided by Susan and Merrill Clark), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, May 22, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) studying Bible stories.

Sunday, May 22, 2016, 10:20 AM – Meet in the Sanctuary to learn new hymns from our new hymnal, “Community of Christ Sings.” You will learn a new hymn for use in the morning worship.

Sunday, May 22, 2016, 10:30 AM – Judy Hennessy, John Trinkl Jr. and Kirk Barnhard will share testimonies on the theme "Guided by the Spirit" with Ron Millard presiding. Ron will also serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music will be offered by Pennie Bunkers.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26, Guest Minister Mike Hoffman, Lach MacKay and our new Apostle Janne Grover visiting with special Midlands Conference on Saturday, June 25, 7:00-8:15 PM.

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15, Guest Minister Matt Frizzel with Janne Grover visiting n Monday

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

8 May 2016, message by Jonathan Bacon, filename 20160508-JBacon.mp3

1 May 2016, Jeannette Calderia Baptismal Service, filename 20160501-JCaldeira.Baptism.mp3

1 May 2016, message by John O’Neal, filename 20160501-JOneal.mp3

24 April 2016, message by Bruce Rider, filename 20160424-BRider.mp3

17 April 2016, message by Greg Stollsteimer, filename GStollsteimer.mp3

10 April 2016, message by Jill Strom, filename 20160410_JillStrom.mp3

3 April 2016, message by Jack Cave, filename20160403_JCave.mp3

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

BABY BLESSING AT MISSION ROAD, MAY 14, 2016

Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 12:30 PM there will be a baby blessing at Mission Road. Jason Nickelson, son of Ron and Carol Nickelson and his wife Jody are expecting family members to attend from all over the USA. They are planning a lunch for those attending. Jason is a Speech Pathologist at Menorah and Jody is a physician at KU. Several of you may know Ron and Carol and would like to see them and their extended family. The congregation is invited to attend. We are pleased to open our building for this special sacrament.

MAY 2016 BRINGS DISCUSSION OF "A MAN CALLED OVE"

The All Good Books club will meet on Thursday, May 12, 2016 to discuss Fredrik Backman’s "A Man Called Ove" at 7 PM in the Church Library. This is the book mentioned in Sunday morning’s message by Jonathan Bacon.

To view the schedule of upcoming books (to be discussed) visit the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/. Later this week, there will also be some discussion questions posted for Thursday’s meeting.

JUST A FEW MORE WEEKS BEFORE WORLD CONFERENCE

World Conference 2016, with the theme "One in Christ", runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

NO SERVICE AT MISSION ROAD ON JUNE 5, 2016

Because of World Conference, there will be no morning worship at the Mission Road Congregation on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Instead, all are invited to worship at World Conference, held at the Auditorium and Temple in Independence, Missouri.

GARDEN WORK DAY AT MISSION ROAD

Come join us on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 9 AM until we’re finished (but our To-Do list is short). We are going to be thinning out the Pink Yarrow, Shasta Daisy, and Lamb’s Ears from the garden beds on the west side of the church. If anyone wants some of these, come by. They are free to a good home! Hope to see you!

CAMP MITIOG CAMPAIGN

Camp MITIOG has been accepted as a recipient of matching funds from the Camps for Kids organization in 2016. This means that for every dollar donated, Camps for Kids will match the donation up to $1,500 per donation made before July 31, 2016.

This is a fantastic opportunity for campers, because even a $20 donation will go twice as far in providing a quality American Camping Association accredited camp. Camp MITIOG has $17,000 designated in matching funds this year. Please help us match all of that money. If you are contemplating making a donation to this wonderful cause "NOW" is the time to maximize the benefits of your donation.

Please send all donations made payable to: Camps for Kids – MITIOG. Mail the contributions to Camp MITIOG, c/o Camps for Kids, 8014 State Line Road, Suite 103, Leawood, KS 64208. Be sure to write in the memo section of the check or money order: For Camp MITIOG.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS TOGETHER

Mary and Gary Libeer will celebrate their 50th anniversary from 3-6 PM on May 28, 2016 at the Highlands Community of Christ church (7615 N. Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO.) Sock hop and camp attire is requested along with an RSVP to garylibeer

LEARN NEW HYMNS

To help everyone learn hymns from the new “Community of Christ Sings” hymnal, you’re invited to join us in the church sanctuary at 10:20 AM every Sunday Morning. The new hymn will be sung later in the morning worship service. Come enjoy the experience and learn new hymns with your church friends.

CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE NEEDS PANTRY ITEMS!

The CACH desperately needs pantry items to share with the needy families they serve. Food pantry items: Pork & Beans, Pinto Beans (dry or canned), and Spaghetti Sauce.

Kitchen items: kitchen trash bags, bleach, and dish soap.

Thrift Store items: Kitchen items, Linens, and summer things.

Thank you for your continued support of Central Avenue Center of Hope.

ADULT CLASS STUDIES “WORDS OF COUNSEL”

The Adult Class has begun discussing the “Words of Counsel” offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the April 2013 World Conference. There will be no text for the class other than occasional handouts. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for upcoming classes follows (may change depending on class discussion).

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Session Five: Free the Full Capacity – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, May 22, 2016 -Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference, no church at Mission Road)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 17, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise – discussion led by Dennis Wood

HISTORIC SITES BUS TOUR 2016, OCTOBER 3–16, 2016

"For Everyone Born: A Place in the Story" is back by popular demand! After last year’s bus tour, Barbara Walden and Peter Smith agreed to repeat the 14-day tour 3–16 October 2016. Explore the diverse people and experiences within the community of Christ story, witnessing our 185-year history of practicing unity in diversity in the worth of all persons. Worship in the Kirtland temple and Palmyra’s sacred grove. Learn about the history of Nauvoo, Plano, and Lamoni. Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Women’s Rights National Historic Park; Gettysburg; Washington, DC; colonial Williamsburg; and much more! Tour price is $1,799 per person for double occupancy, $2,599 per person single occupancy. Price includes luxury bus transportation from Independence, Missouri area, lodging, tour fees, and most meals. Reservation forms and a full tour itinerary are available on the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation website, or contact Linda Etchison at (217) 453–2246. Seating is limited. Reserve your place today!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 7:00 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Thursday, May 12, 2016, 7:00 PM – All Good Books club meets to discuss “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman in the Church Library. All invited, whether you’re had time to read the book or not.

Sunday, May 15, 2016, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (provided by Cheryl Kennedy), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) studying Bible stories.

Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:30 AM – Melanie Baker will speak on the theme "God’s Spirit Poured Out" with Clint Reine presiding. Clint will also serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music will be offered by the Mission Bells. This will be the last performance by the Mission Bells until fall.

Monday, May 16, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – Final Mission Bells rehearse for this season and PARTY!

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26, Guest Minister Mike Hoffman, Lach MacKay and our new Apostle Janne Grover visiting with special Midlands Conference on Saturday, June 25, 7:00-8:15 PM.

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15, Guest Minister Matt Frizzel with Janne Grover visiting n Monday

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

1 May 2016, Jeannette Calderia Baptismal Service, filename 20160501-JCaldeira.Baptism.mp3

1 May 2016, message by John O’Neal, filename 20160501-JOneal.mp3

24 April 2016, message by Bruce Rider, filename 20160424-BRider.mp3

17 April 2016, message by Greg Stollsteimer, filename GStollsteimer.mp3

10 April 2016, message by Jill Strom, filename 20160410_JillStrom.mp3

3 April 2016, message by Jack Cave, filename20160403_JCave.mp3

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

CAMP MITIOG CAMPAIGN

Camp MITIOG has been accepted as a recipient of matching funds from the Camps for Kids organization in 2016. This means that for every dollar donated, Camps for Kids will match the donation up to $1,500 per donation made before July 31, 2016.

This is a fantastic opportunity for campers, because even a $20 donation will go twice as far in providing a quality American Camping Association accredited camp. Camp MITIOG has $17,000 designated in matching funds this year. Please help us match all of that money. If you are contemplating making a donation to this wonderful cause "NOW" is the time to maximize the benefits of your donation.

Please send all donations made payable to: Camps for Kids – MITIOG. Mail the contributions to Camp MITIOG, c/o Camps for Kids, 8014 State Line Road, Suite 103, Leawood, KS 64208. Be sure to write in the memo section of the check or money order: For Camp MITIOG.

NO SERVICE AT MISSION ROAD ON JUNE 5, 2016

Because of World Conference, there will be no morning worship at the Mission Road Congregation on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Instead, all are invited to worship at World Conference, held at the Auditorium and Temple in Independence, Missouri.

LEARN NEW HYMNS

To help everyone learn hymns from the new “Community of Christ Sings” hymnal, you’re invited to join us in the church sanctuary at 10:22 AM every Sunday Morning. The new hymn will be sung later in the morning worship service. Come enjoy the experience and learn new hymns with your church friends.

CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE NEEDS PANTRY ITEMS!

The CACH desperately needs pantry items to share with the needy families they serve. Food pantry items: Pork & Beans, Pinto Beans (dry or canned), and Spaghetti Sauce.

Kitchen items: kitchen trash bags, bleach, and dish soap.

Thrift Store items: Kitchen items, Linens, and summer things.

Thank you for your continued support of Central Avenue Center of Hope.

MAY 2016 BRINGS DISCUSSION OF "A MAN CALLED OVE"

The All Good Books club will meet on Thursday, May 12, 2016 to discuss Fredrik Backman’s "A Man Called Ove" at 7 PM in the Church Library.

To view the schedule of upcoming books (to be discussed) visit the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

ADULT CLASS STUDIES “WORDS OF COUNSEL”

The Adult Class has begun discussing the “Words of Counsel” offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the April 2013 World Conference. There will be no text for the class other than occasional handouts. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for upcoming classes follows (may change depending on class discussion).

Sunday, May 8, 2016 – Session Four: Continue to Align Communities – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Session Five: Free the Full Capacity – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, May 22, 2016 -Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference, no church at Mission Road)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 17, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise – discussion led by Dennis Wood

HISTORIC SITES BUS TOUR 2016, OCTOBER 3–16, 2016

"For Everyone Born: A Place in the Story" is back by popular demand! After last year’s bus tour, Barbara Walden and Peter Smith agreed to repeat the 14-day tour 3–16 October 2016. Explore the diverse people and experiences within the community of Christ story, witnessing our 185-year history of practicing unity in diversity in the worth of all persons. Worship in the Kirtland temple and Palmyra’s sacred grove. Learn about the history of Nauvoo, Plano, and Lamoni. Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Women’s Rights National Historic Park; Gettysburg; Washington, DC; colonial Williamsburg; and much more! Tour price is $1,799 per person for double occupancy, $2,599 per person single occupancy. Price includes luxury bus transportation from Independence, Missouri area, lodging, tour fees, and most meals. Reservation forms and a full tour itinerary are available on the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation website, or contact Linda Etchison at (217) 453–2246. Seating is limited. Reserve your place today!

WORLD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

World Conference 2016, with the theme "One in Christ", runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, May 2, 2016, 9:00-10:30 AM – One of the Mission Center presidents will be present for a "COFFEE" in the Fellowship Hall to chat about what is happening in the Mission Center, World Church and in our congregation and life. All are welcome!

Monday, May 2, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will rehearse in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 6:30 – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 7:35 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, May 8, 2016, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (provided by Bob Andes), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, May 8, 2016 – Sunday School Classes

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) studying Bible stories.

Sunday, May 8, 2016, 10:30 AM – Jonathan Bacon will speak on the theme "Proclaim Jesus Christ" with Steve Holben presiding. Steve will also serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music will be offered by the Saints’ Chorale. This will be the last service of the spring for the Saints’ Chorale until fall.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26, Guest Minister Mike Hoffman, Lach MacKay and our new Apostle Janne Grover visiting with special Midlands Conference on Saturday, June 25, 7:00-8:15 PM.

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15, Guest Minister Matt Frizzel with Janne Grover visiting n Monday

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

1 May 2016, message by John O’Neal, filename 20160501-JOneal.mp3

24 April 2016, message by Bruce Rider, filename 20160424-BRider.mp3

17 April 2016, message by Greg Stollsteimer, filename GStollsteimer.mp3

10 April 2016, message by Jill Strom, filename 20160410_JillStrom.mp3

3 April 2016, message by Jack Cave, filename20160403_JCave.mp3

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

BAPTISMAL SERVICE ON MAY 1ST

Please join us at 9:30 AM on May 1, 2016 in the sanctuary for the baptism of Jeanette Caldeira. There will be no Sunday School classes this Sunday. Jeanette’s confirmation will be during the 10:30 AM worship service.

JOIN US FOR COFFEE TALK!

The Mission Center Presidents invite you to join them for coffee and chat on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 9 AM at the Mission Road Congregation. This is a chance to get together and chat about happenings in the Mission Center, World Church and in your local congregation.

NO SERVICE AT MISSION ROAD ON JUNE 5, 2016

Because of World Conference, there will be no morning worship at the Mission Road Congregation on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Instead, all are invited to worship at World Conference, held at the Auditorium and Temple in Independence, Missouri.

LEARN NEW HYMNS

To help everyone learn hymns from the new “Community of Christ Sings” hymnal, you’re invited to join us in the church sanctuary at 10:22 AM every Sunday Morning. The new hymn will be sung later in the morning worship service. Come enjoy the experience and learn new hymns with your church friends.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY FORMS

The worship schedule availability forms are available for the next 3-month scheduling period. Please fill out a form and return it by Sunday May 1st. This next scheduling period is for the summer vacation period. Wow, summer is almost here!

CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE NEEDS PANTRY ITEMS!

The CACH desperately needs pantry items to share with the needy families they serve. Food pantry items: Pork & Beans, Pinto Beans (dry or canned), and Spaghetti Sauce.

Kitchen items: kitchen trash bags, bleach, and dish soap.

Thrift Store items: Kitchen items, Linens, and summer things.

Thank you for your continued support of Central Avenue Center of Hope.

MAY 2016 BRINGS DISCUSSION OF "A MAN CALLED OVE"

The All Good Books club will meet on Thursday, May 12, 2016 to discuss Fredrik Backman’s "A Man Called Ove" at 7 PM in the Church Library.

To view the schedule of upcoming books (to be discussed) visit the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

ADULT CLASS STUDIES “WORDS OF COUNSEL”

The Adult Class has begun discussing the “Words of Counsel” offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the April 2013 World Conference. There will be no text for the class other than occasional handouts. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for upcoming classes follows (may change depending on class discussion).

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – Baptismal Service, no class!

Sunday, May 8, 2016 – Session Four: Continue to Align Communities – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Session Five: Free the Full Capacity – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, May 22, 2016 -Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference, no church at Mission Road)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 17, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise – discussion led by Dennis Wood

HISTORIC SITES BUS TOUR 2016, OCTOBER 3–16, 2016

"For Everyone Born: A Place in the Story" is back by popular demand! After last year’s bus tour, Barbara Walden and Peter Smith agreed to repeat the 14-day tour 3–16 October 2016. Explore the diverse people and experiences within the community of Christ story, witnessing or 185-year history of practicing unity in diversity in the worth of all persons. Worship in the Kirtland temple and Palmyra’s sacred grove. Learn about the history of Nauvoo, Plano, and Lamoni. Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Women’s Rights National Historic Park; Gettysburg; Washington, DC; colonial Williamsburg; and much more! Tour price is $1,799 per person for double occupancy, $2,599 per person single occupancy. Price includes luxury bus transportation from Independence, Missouri area, lodging, tour fees, and most meals. Reservation forms and a full tour itinerary are available on the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation website, or contact Linda Etchison at (217) 453–2246. Seating is limited. Reserve your place today!

CAMP MITIOG CAMPAIGN

Camp MITIOG has been accepted as a recipient of matching funds from the Camps for Kids organization in 2016. This means that for every dollar donated, Camps for Kids will match the donation up to $1,500 per donation made before July 31, 2016.

This is a fantastic opportunity for campers, because even a $20 donation will go twice as far in providing a quality American Camping Association accredited camp. Camp MITIOG has $17,000 designated in matching funds this year. Please help us match all of that money. If you are contemplating making a donation to this wonderful cause "NOW" is the time to maximize the benefits of your donation.

Please send all donations made payable to: Camps for Kids – MITIOG. Mail the contributions to Camp MITIOG, c/o Camps for Kids, 8014 State Line Road, Suite 103, Leawood, KS 64208. Be sure to write in the memo section of the check or money order: For Camp MITIOG.

WORLD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

World Conference 2016, with the theme "One in Christ", runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, April 25, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will rehearse in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 6:30 – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 7:35 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, May 1, 2016, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (provided by Donna and Richard Emslie), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – No Sunday School classes for Children and Adults.

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in the downstairs Nursery.

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – 9:30 AM – Baptismal Service of Jeanette Caldeira.

Sunday, May 1, 2016, 10:30 AM – John O’Neal will speak on the theme "Dwell With Us" with Larry Birkby presiding. Larry will also serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music will be offered by an instrumental ensemble.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26, Guest Minister Mike Hoffman, Lach MacKay and our new Apostle Janne Grover visiting with special Midlands Conference on Saturday, June 25, 7:00-8:15 PM.

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15, Guest Minister Matt Frizzel with Janne Grover visiting n Monday

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

17 April 2016, message by Greg Stollsteimer, filename GStollsteimer.mp3

10 April 2016, message by Jill Strom, filename 20160410_JillStrom.mp3

3 April 2016, message by Jack Cave, filename20160403_JCave.mp3

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

CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER OF HOPE NEEDS PANTRY ITEMS!

The CACH desperately needs pantry items to share with the needy families they serve. Food pantry items: Pork & Beans, Pinto Beans (dry or canned), and Spaghetti Sauce.

Kitchen items: kitchen trash bags, bleach, and dish soap.

Thrift Store items: Kitchen items, Linens, and summer things.

Thank you for your continued support of Central Avenue Center of Hope.

BAPTISMAL SERVICE ON MAY 1ST

Please join us at 9:30 AM on May 1, 2016 in the sanctuary for the baptism of Jeanette Calderia-Cave. We also want to invite anyone that may be interested in joining the church to talk to us and we can make sure to include you in the service. Jeanette’s confirmation will be during the 10:30 AM worship service. Larry Birkby will be the worship planner and presider that morning with John O’Neal speaking.

LEARN NEW HYMNS

To help everyone learn hymns from the new “Community of Christ Sings” hymnal, you’re invited to join us in the church sanctuary at 10:22 AM every Sunday Morning. The new hymn will be sung later in the morning worship service. Come enjoy the experience and learn new hymns with your church friends.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY FORMS

The worship schedule availability forms are available for the next 3-month scheduling period. Please fill out a form and return it by Sunday May 1st. This next scheduling period is for the summer vacation period. Wow, summer is almost here!

MAY 2016 BRINGS DISCUSSION OF A MAN CALLED OVE

The All Good Books club will meet on Thursday, May 12, 2016 to discuss Fredrik Backman’s "A Man Called Ove" at 7 PM in the Church Library.

To view the schedule of upcoming books (to be discussed) visit the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/

ADULT CLASS STUDIES “WORDS OF COUNSEL”

The Adult Class has begun discussing the “Words of Counsel” offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the April 2013 World Conference. There will be no text for the class other than occasional handouts. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for upcoming classes follows (may change depending on class discussion).

Sunday, April 24, 2016 – Session Three: Let Nothing Separate You – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – Baptismal Service, no class!

Sunday, May 8, 2016 – Session Four: Continue to Align Communities – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Session Five: Free the Full Capacity – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon (KU Graduation, Paul gone)

Sunday, May 22, 2016 -Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference no church at Mission Road)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity – discussion led by Jane Landrum (Paul gone)

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon (Paul gone)

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities – discussion led by Dennis Wood (Paul gone)

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon (Paul gone)

Sunday, July 17, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise – discussion led by Dennis Wood

HISTORIC SITES BUS TOUR 2016, OCTOBER 3–16, 2016

"For Everyone Born: A Place in the Story" is back by popular demand! After last year’s bus tour, Barbara Walden and Peter Smith agreed to repeat the 14-day tour 3–16 October 2016. Explore the diverse people and experiences within the community of Christ story, witnessing or 185-year history of practicing unity in diversity in the worth of all persons. Worship in the Kirtland temple and Palmyra’s sacred grove. Learn about the history of Nauvoo, Plano, and Lamoni. Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Women’s Rights National Historic Park; Gettysburg; Washington, DC; colonial Williamsburg; and much more! Tour price is $1,799 per person for double occupancy, $2,599 per person single occupancy. Price includes luxury bus transportation from Independence, Missouri area, lodging, tour fees, and most meals. Reservation forms and a full tour itinerary are available on the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation website, or contact Linda Etchison at (217) 453–2246. Seating is limited. Reserve your place today!

CAMP MITIOG CAMPAIGN

Camp MITIOG has been accepted as a recipient of matching funds from the Camps for Kids organization in 2016. This means that for every dollar donated, Camps for Kids will match the donation up to $1,500 per donation made before July 31, 2016.

This is a fantastic opportunity for campers, because even a $20 donation will go twice as far in providing a quality American Camping Association accredited camp. Camp MITIOG has $17,000 designated in matching funds this year. Please help us match all of that money. If you are contemplating making a donation to this wonderful cause "NOW" is the time to maximize the benefits of your donation.

Please send all donations made payable to: Camps for Kids – MITIOG. Mail the contributions to Camp MITIOG, c/o Camps for Kids, 8014 State Line Road, Suite 103, Leawood, KS 64208. Be sure to write in the memo section of the check or money order: For Camp MITIOG.

WORLD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

World Conference 2016, with the theme "One in Christ", runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 6:30 – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 7:35 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (provided by Marge and John Trinkl), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, April 24, 2016 – Sunday School classes for Children and Adults.

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) studying Bible stories.

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 10:30 AM – Bruce Rider will speak on the theme "Love One Another" with Robin Payne presiding. Robin will also serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music to offered by the Corie Vogel.

Monday, April 25, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will rehearse in the Sanctuary.

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – 9:30 AM – Baptismal Service. Anyone, who may be considering joining the church, should contact Larry or Karen about this opportunity. There will not be any Sunday school class this Sunday so everyone can share in this sacrament. Conformation will follow during the 10:30 worship service along with our regular communion service. Please plan to join us for this celebration.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26, Guest Minister Mike Hoffman, Lach MacKay and our new Apostle Janne Grover visiting with special Midlands Conference on Saturday, June 25, 7:00-8:15 PM.

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15, Guest Minister Matt Frizzel with Janne Grover visiting n Monday

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

17 April 2016, message by Greg Stollsteimer, filename GStollsteimer.mp3

10 April 2016, message by Jill Strom, filename 20160410_JillStrom.mp3

3 April 2016, message by Jack Cave, filename20160403_JCave.mp3

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

ALL GOOD BOOKS CLUB MEETS THIS THURSDAY

Since we just scratched the surface of Fredrik Backman’s "My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry" at the last meeting of the All Good Books club, we’ll continue discussing the novel on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 7 PM.

Be sure to visit the website for possible discussion questions at https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/why-my-grandmother-asked-me-to-tell-you-shes-sorry/

ADULT CLASS STUDIES “WORDS OF COUNSEL”

The Adult Class has begun discussing the “Words of Counsel” offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the April 2013 World Conference. There will be no text for the class other than occasional handouts. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for upcoming classes follows (may change depending on class discussion).

Sunday, April 17, 2016 – Session Two: A Divine Vision – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, April 24, 2016 – Session Three: Let Nothing Separate You – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – Baptismal Service, no class!

Sunday, May 8, 2016 – Session Four: Continue to Align Communities – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Session Five: Free the Full Capacity – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon (KU Graduation, Paul gone)

Sunday, May 22, 2016 -Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity – discussion led by Jane Landrum (Paul gone)

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon (Paul gone)

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities – discussion led by Dennis Wood (Paul gone)

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon (Paul gone)

Sunday, July 17, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise – discussion led by Dennis Wood

HISTORIC SITES BUS TOUR 2016, OCTOBER 3–16, 2016

"For Everyone Born: A Place in the Story" is back by popular demand! After last year’s bus tour, Barbara Walden and Peter Smith agreed to repeat the 14-day tour 3–16 October 2016. Explore the diverse people and experiences within the community of Christ story, witnessing or 185-year history of practicing unity in diversity in the worth of all persons. Worship in the Kirtland temple and Palmyra’s sacred grove. Learn about the history of Nauvoo, Plano, and Lamoni. Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Women’s Rights National Historic Park; Gettysburg; Washington, DC; colonial Williamsburg; and much more! Tour price is $1,799 per person for double occupancy, $2,599 per person single occupancy. Price includes luxury bus transportation from Independence, Missouri area, lodging, tour fees, and most meals. Reservation forms and a full tour itinerary are available on the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation website, or contact Linda Etchison at (217) 453–2246. Seating is limited. Reserve your place today!

CAMP MITIOG CAMPAIGN

Camp MITIOG has been accepted as a recipient of matching funds from the Camps for Kids organization in 2016. This means that for every dollar donated, Camps for Kids will match the donation up to $1,500 per donation made before July 31, 2016.

This is a fantastic opportunity for campers, because even a $20 donation will go twice as far in providing a quality American Camping Association accredited camp. Camp MITIOG has $17,000 designated in matching funds this year. Please help us match all of that money. If you are contemplating making a donation to this wonderful cause "NOW" is the time to maximize the benefits of your donation.

Please send all donations made payable to: Camps for Kids – MITIOG. Mail the contributions to Camp MITIOG, c/o Camps for Kids, 8014 State Line Road, Suite 103, Leawood, KS 64208. Be sure to write in the memo section of the check or money order: For Camp MITIOG.

CONTINUED NEED FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES!

The second semester of school is well underway, but that doesn’t diminish the need of many disadvantaged students for notebooks, pencils, paper, erasers, markers and all the traditional school items. There is no end date on this request. The Central Avenue Center of Hope can use your donations of school supplies anytime during the year. The need is always greater than the supply. Next time you are shopping, why not buy an extra notebook or package of pencils, erasers, or any school supply and bring to church.

CENTRAL AVENUE CENTER of HOPE NEEDS PANTRY ITEMS!

The CACH desperately needs pantry items to share with the needy families they serve. Food pantry items: Pork & Beans, Pinto Beans (dry or canned), Spaghetti Sauce.

Kitchen items: kitchen trash bags, bleach, and dish soap.

Thrift Store items: Kitchen items, Linens, and summer things.

Thank you for your continued support of Central Avenue Center of Hope.

SOCKS STILL NEEDED NOW!

We are collecting good new or used socks for the students at Osage City High School. Your past donations of shoes are gratefully appreciated; now we need socks! Please bring your donations of new or used (but still useful) socks to church this Sunday.

WORLD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

World Conference 2016, with the theme "One in Christ", runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, April 11, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will rehearse in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 6:30 – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 7:35 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Thursday, April 14, 2016, 7:00 PM – The All Good Books club will meet in the Church Library to discuss “"My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry" by Fredrik Backman.

Sunday, April 10, 2016, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (provided by Alisa and Bill Johnson), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, April 10, 2016 – Sunday School classes for Children and Adults.

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) studying Bible stories.

Sunday, April 10, 2016, 10:30 AM – Greg Stollsteimer will speak on the theme "Follow Me" with Jane Landrum presiding. Jane will also serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music to offered by the Mission Bells.

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – 9:30 AM – Baptismal Service. Anyone, who may be considering joining the church, should contact Larry or Karen about this opportunity. There will not be any Sunday school class this Sunday so everyone can share in this sacrament. Conformation will follow during the 10:30 worship service along with our regular communion service. Please plan to join us for this celebration.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

10 April 2016, message by Jill Strom, filename 20160410_JillStrom.mp3

3 April 2016, message by Jack Cave, filename20160403_JCave.mp3

27 March 2016, Easter message by Jerry Rushfelt, filename 20160327-Easter;GRushfelt.mp3

25 March 2016, Good Friday service with Saints Chorale, filename 20160327-Good.Friday.mp3

20 March 2016, message by Larry Birkby, filename 20160320-LBirkby.mp3

13 March 2016, message by John O’Neal, filename 20160313-JOneal.mp3

6 March 2016, message by Kirk Barnhard, filename 20160306-KBarnhard.mp3

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

NEW ADULT CLASS STARTS THIS COMING SUNDAY ON WORDS OF COUNSEL

On Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Adult Class will begin discussing the Words of Counsel offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the 2013 World Conference. There will be no text for the class; the instructors will share handouts each week, as needed. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for the class follows. The schedule may change depending on class discussion.

Sunday, April 10, 2016 – Session One: Foundations for Discernment – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, April 17, 2016 – Session Two: A Divine Vision – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, April 24, 2016 – Session Three: Let Nothing Separate You – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – Session Four: Continue to Align Communities – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, May 8, 2016 – Session Five: Free the Full Capacity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, May 22, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity – discussion led by Paul Bennetts

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls – discussion led by Jane Landrum

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing – discussion led by Dennis Wood

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise – discussion led by Jonathan Bacon

HISTORIC SITES BUS TOUR 2016, OCTOBER 3–16, 2016

"For Everyone Born: A Place in the Story" is back by popular demand! After last year’s bus tour, Barbara Walden and Peter Smith agreed to repeat the 14-day tour 3–16 October 2016. Explore the diverse people and experiences within the community of Christ story, witnessing or 185-year history of practicing unity in diversity in the worth of all persons. Worship in the Kirtland temple and Palmyra’s sacred grove. Learn about the history of Nauvoo, Plano, and Lamoni. Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Women’s Rights National Historic Park; Gettysburg; Washington, DC; colonial Williamsburg; and much more! Tour price is $1,799 per person for double occupancy, $2,599 per person single occupancy. Price includes luxury bus transportation from Independence, Missouri area, lodging, tour fees, and most meals. Reservation forms and a full tour itinerary are available on the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation website, or contact Linda Etchison at (217) 453–2246. Seating is limited. Reserve your place today!

DISCUSSION OF MARCH ALL GOOD BOOKS SELECTION CONTINUES IN APRIL

We just scratched the surface in our discussion last week of Fredrik Backman’s "My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry," so the All Good Books club is carrying the discussion over to next month’s meeting; to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 7 PM. If you haven’t read the book yet, here’s your second chance.

Be sure to visit the website for possible discussion questions at https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/why-my-grandmother-asked-me-to-tell-you-shes-sorry/

CAMP MITIOG CAMPAIGN

Camp MITIOG has been accepted as a recipient of matching funds from the Camps for Kids organization in 2016. This means that for every dollar donated, Camps for Kids will match the donation up to $1,500 per donation made before July 31, 2016.

This is a fantastic opportunity for campers, because even a $20 donation will go twice as far in providing a quality American Camping Association accredited camp. Camp MITIOG has $17,000 designated in matching funds this year. Please help us match all of that money. If you are contemplating making a donation to this wonderful cause "NOW" is the time to maximize the benefits of your donation.

Please send all donations made payable to: Camps for Kids – MITIOG. Mail the contributions to Camp MITIOG, c/o Camps for Kids, 8014 State Line Road, Suite 103, Leawood, KS 64208. Be sure to write in the memo section of the check or money order: For Camp MITIOG.

CONTINUED NEED FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES!

The second semester of school is well underway, but that doesn’t diminish the need of many disadvantaged students for notebooks, pencils, paper, erasers, markers and all the traditional school items. There is no end date on this request. The Central Avenue Center of Hope can use your donations of school supplies anytime during the year. The need is always greater than the supply. Next time you are shopping, why not buy an extra notebook or package of pencils, erasers, or any school supply and bring to church.

SOCKS STILL NEEDED NOW!

We are collecting good new or used socks for the students at Osage City High School. Your past donations of shoes are gratefully appreciated; now we need socks! Please bring your donations of new or used (but still useful) socks to church this Sunday.

WORLD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

World Conference 2016, with the theme "One in Christ", runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 6:30 – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 7:35 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, April 10, 2016, 9:00 AM – Breakfast (provided by Joyce Meredith), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, April 10, 2016 – Sunday School classes for Children and Adults.

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Dennis Wood in Church Library.
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) studying Bible stories.

Sunday, April 10, 2016, 10:30 AM – Jill Strom will speak on the theme "Do You Love Me" with Paul Bennetts presiding. Dennis Wood will serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music will be provided by the Saints’ Chorale.

Monday, April 11, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will rehearse in the Sanctuary.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

3 April 2016, message by Jack Cave, filename20160403_JCave.mp3

27 March 2016, Easter message by Jerry Rushfelt, filename 20160327-Easter;GRushfelt.mp3

25 March 2016, Good Friday service with Saints Chorale, filename 20160327-Good.Friday.mp3

20 March 2016, message by Larry Birkby, filename 20160320-LBirkby.mp3

13 March 2016, message by John O’Neal, filename 20160313-JOneal.mp3

6 March 2016, message by Kirk Barnhard, filename 20160306-KBarnhard.mp3

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

WORLD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

World Conference 2016, with the theme “One in Christ,” runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

COFFEE TALK WITH MISSION CENTER LEADERSHIP

You are invited to visit with the new Mission Center Presidents during a Coffee Talk on Friday, April 1, 2016 (no joke)! Join us at the Lenexa Congregation (17620 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, KS) for a conversation about what is happening in the Mission Center and an opportunity to share what is happening in your congregation.

NEW ADULT CLASS TO FOCUS ON WORDS OF COUNSEL

On Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Adult Class will begin discussing the Words of Counsel offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the 2013 World Conference. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for the class follows.

Sunday, April 10, 2016 – Session One: Foundations for Discernment

Sunday, April 17, 2016 – Session Two: A Divine Vision

Sunday, April 24, 2016 – Session Three: Let Nothing Separate You

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – Session Four: Continue to Align

Sunday, May 8, 2016 – Session Five: Free the Full Capacity

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ

Sunday, May 22, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise

Depending on class discussion, we may move through topics more quickly than listed; in order to complete the study before World Conference, but that will be contingent on class discussion.

There will be no text for the class; the instructors will share handouts each week as needed. Jonathan Bacon will lead the first session.

DISCUSSION OF MARCH ALL GOOD BOOKS SELECTION CONTINUES IN APRIL

We just scratched the surface in our discussion last week of Fredrik Backman’s “My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry,” so the All Good Books club is carrying the discussion over to next month’s meeting; to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 7 PM. If you haven’t read the book yet, here’s your second chance.

Be sure to visit the website for possible discussion questions at https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/why-my-grandmother-asked-me-to-tell-you-shes-sorry/

CONTINUED NEED FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES!

The second semester of school is well underway, but that doesn’t diminish the need of many disadvantaged students for notebooks, pencils, paper, erasers, markers and all the traditional school items. There is no end date on this request. The Central Avenue Center of Hope can use your donations of school supplies anytime during the year. The need is always greater than the supply. Next time you are shopping, why not buy an extra notebook or package of pencils, erasers, or any school supply and bring to church.

SOCKS STILL NEEDED NOW!

We are collecting good new or used socks for the students at Osage City High School. Your past donations of shoes are gratefully appreciated; now we need socks! Please bring your donations of new or used (but still useful) socks to church this Sunday.

"THE SECRET MESSAGE OF JESUS," ADULT CLASS DRAWS TO A CLOSE

The Adult Sunday School class will wrap-up studying "The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything"by Brian D. McLaren this Sunday, April 3, 2016 during the 9:30-10:15 AM Sunday school hour.

Paul Bennetts will lead the discussion on Chapter 21 (“Seeing The Kingdom”) plus (if time allows) the Afterward and Appendix 1 (“Why Didn’t We See It Sooner?”) & Appendix 2 (“Plotting Goodness”).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, March 28, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will rehearse in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016, – NO – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 7:35 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

Sunday, April 3, 2016, 9:00 AM –Breakfast (provided by Caryn and Ron Millard), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, April 3, 2016 – Sunday School classes for Children and Adults.

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM, in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, taught by Robin Payne.
• Adult Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM, team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum, Jennifer Libeer and Dennis Wood in Church Library.
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (Second Sunday of the Month Only) studying Bible stories.

Sunday, April 3, 2016, 10:30 AM – Jack Cave will speak on the theme "Peace Be With You" with Kennetha Kuttler presiding. Kennetha will also serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music will be provided by Jane Landrum & Brad Athey.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 6:30 – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Monday, April 11, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will rehearse in the Sanctuary.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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.

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

27 March 2016, Easter message by Jerry Rushfelt, filename 20160327-Easter;GRushfelt.mp3

25 March 2016, Good Friday service with Saints Chorale, filename 20160327-Good.Friday.mp3

20 March 2016, message by Larry Birkby, filename 20160320-LBirkby.mp3

13 March 2016, message by John O’Neal, filename 20160313-JOneal.mp3

6 March 2016, message by Kirk Barnhard, filename 20160306-KBarnhard.mp3

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

DON’T MISS THIS WEEK’S GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

Join us this Friday for the Mission Road Good Friday Worship Service at 7:00 PM on March 25, 2016. The service of music and drama has been planned by Jane Landrum and Jack Cave and will feature the Saints’ Chorale providing the ministry of music.

Of course on Easter Sunday morning (March 27), please join us for the annual Mission Road Easter Breakfast Potluck starting at 8:45 AM. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share. There will be no Sunday school classes that morning but the children are invited to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt (around 9:30 AM) and the adults are invited to enjoy conversation and fellowship. The morning worship service, with Jerry Rushfelt providing the message, will commence at 10:30 AM.

COFFEE TALK WITH MISSION CENTER LEADERSHIP

You are invited to visit with the new Mission Center Presidents during a Coffee Talk on Friday, April 1, 2016 (no joke)! Join us at the Lenexa Congregation (17620 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, KS) for a conversation about what is happening in the Mission Center and an opportunity to share what is happening in your congregation.

NEW ADULT CLASS TO FOCUS ON WORDS OF COUNSEL

On Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Adult Class will begin discussing the Words of Counsel offered by Prophet-President Veazey at the 2013 World Conference. Following the curriculum offered by the World Church, the schedule for the class follows.

Sunday, April 10, 2016 – Session One: Foundations for Discernment

Sunday, April 17, 2016 – Session Two: A Divine Vision

Sunday, April 24, 2016 – Session Three: Let Nothing Separate You

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – Session Four: Continue to Align

Sunday, May 8, 2016 – Session Five: Free the Full Capacity

Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Session Six: Oneness and Equality in Christ

Sunday, May 22, 2016 – Session Seven: Behavior that Wounds

Sunday, May 29, 2016 – Session Eight: Wonderful Complexity

Sunday, June 5, 2016 (World Conference)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 – Session Nine: Unity in Diversity

Sunday, June 19, 2016 – Session Ten: God Calls

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – Session Eleven: Spiritually Forming Communities

Sunday, July 3, 2016 – Session Twelve: This Burden and Blessing

Sunday, July 10, 2016 – Session Thirteen: Trust in this Promise

Depending on class discussion, we may move through topics more quickly than listed; in order to complete the study before World Conference, but that will be contingent on class discussion.

There will be no text for the class; the instructors will share handouts each week as needed. Jonathan Bacon will lead the first session.

WORLD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

World Conference 2016, with the theme “One in Christ,” runs from June 3-11, 2016. Registration is now open at www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference. Registration fees are listed on the website (see the Register tab).

DISCUSSION OF MARCH ALL GOOD BOOKS SELECTION CONTINUES IN APRIL

We just scratched the surface in our discussion last week of Fredrik Backman’s “My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry,” so the All Good Books club is carrying the discussion over to next month’s meeting; to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 7 PM. If you haven’t read the book yet, here’s your second chance.

Be sure to visit the website for possible discussion questions at https://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/why-my-grandmother-asked-me-to-tell-you-shes-sorry/

CONTINUED NEED FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES!

The second semester of school is well underway, but that doesn’t diminish the need of many disadvantaged students for notebooks, pencils, paper, erasers, markers and all the traditional school items. There is no end date on this request. The Central Avenue Center of Hope can use your donations of school supplies anytime during the year. The need is always greater than the supply. Next time you are shopping, why not buy an extra notebook or package of pencils, erasers, or any school supply and bring to church.

SOCKS STILL NEEDED NOW!

We are collecting good new or used socks for the students at Osage City High School. Your past donations of shoes are gratefully appreciated; now we need socks! Please bring your donations of new or used (but still useful) socks to church this Sunday.

"THE SECRET MESSAGE OF JESUS," ADULT CLASS DRAWS TO A CLOSE

The Adult Sunday School class will wrap-up studying "The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything"by Brian D. McLaren on the first Sunday in April during the 9:30-10:15 AM Sunday school hour.

Remember, no class on Sunday, March 27, 2016 (Easter Sunday); instead join us for our annual Easter breakfast potluck and Easter egg hunt.

On Sunday, April 3, 2016, Paul Bennetts with wrap up the McLaren book by leading the discussion on Chapter 21 (“Seeing The Kingdom”) plus (if time allows) the Afterward and Appendix 1 (“Why Didn’t We See It Sooner?”) & Appendix 2 (“Plotting Goodness”).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 6:15 PM – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 7:35 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library. Come join the Prayer Warriors of our congregation.

REMEMBER: Friday, March 25, 7:00 PM – Good Friday Service planned by Jane Landrum and Jack Cave. The Saints’ Chorale will provide the ministry of music.

Sunday, March 27, 2016, 8:45 AM – Easter Breakfast Potluck (bring your favorite breakfast dish to share), join us for conversation and fellowship.

Sunday, March 27, 2016 – No Sunday School classes for Children and Adults. Join in the fellowship at the Easter Breakfast Potluck with an Easter Egg hunt for the children.

Sunday, March 27, 2016, 10:30 AM – Jerry Rushfelt will speak on the theme "Christ Has Risen" with Ron Millard presiding. Debbie Rushfelt will serve as the worship planner. The ministry of music will be provided by the Saints’ Chorale.

Monday, March 28, 2016, 7:00-8:30 PM – The Mission Bells will rehearse in the Sanctuary.

MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM

Sr. High Camp: June 12-17

Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26

Junior Camp: July 5-9

Youth Quest KC: July 7-9

Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15

MITIOG: July 24-29

Spectacular: July 23-30

Middle School Camp: July 31-August 5

Online Registration is now available on the Mission Center website! Online registration is available for Camps and Reunion at www.midlandsmc.org

Under "Youth Camp and Reunion Registration" click on the Green Button

If you have questions call Larry & Karen or Pennie.

Summer Camp information booklets are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to know more about the Summer Camps, please pick up a copy.

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!

Some of the recent audio recordings are listed below:

20 March 2016, message by Larry Birkby, filename 20160320-LBirkby.mp3

13 March 2016, message by John O’Neal, filename 20160313-JOneal.mp3

6 March 2016, message by Kirk Barnhard, filename 20160306-KBarnhard.mp3

28 February 2016, message by Jonathan Bacon and panel of Adult Sunday School Teachers, filename 20160228-JBacon-Four.Panelists.mp3

21 February 2016, message by Jack Cave, filename 20160221-JCave.mp3

14 February 2016, message by Jennifer Libeer, filename 20160214-JLibeer.mp3

6 February 2016, message by Avis Garrett-Baptist, filename 20160206-ABaptist.mp3

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