Mission Road – Community of Christ

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints Chorale Weekly Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Sunday, October 27, 2013, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Ron Millard), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, October 27, 2013, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Pre-Teen (8 and older) Children’s Sunday School Class will meet in the downstairs classroom (across the hall and to the left at the base of the stairs) – 9:30 to 10:15 AM.
• God’s Kids (4-7 years old) will meet in the Children’s Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM

Sunday, October 27, 2013, 10:30 AM – Clint Reine will speak on the theme “Serve Humbly” and Kennetha Kuttler will preside. Avis Garrett-Baptist will serve as worship planner. Penny Bunkers and Jane Landrum will offer the ministry of music.

Monday, October 28, 2013, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Sunday, November 3, 2013, immediately after church – Potluck (bring your favorite dish) followed by Congregational Business Meeting (approximately 1 PM)

Saturday, November 9, 2013 – MMC Fall Conference

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 27, 2013, The Church History/Book of Mormon adult class led by Jane Landrum and Jonathan Bacon will continue the discussion of similarities between “View of the Hebrews” by Ethan Smith and the Book of Mormon. Bring your Book of Mormon and read Mosiah Chapters 1-5, if you haven’t already. If time permits we’ll discuss the four stage conversion process (discussed briefly two weeks ago) and the translation process using the Urim and Thummim and seer stones.

Readings for next Sunday include Chapter 3 of Millions Call It Scripture: The Book of Mormon in the 21st Century” by Alan Tyree and Chapter 3 of “The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers.”

Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of Mark A. Scherer’s “The Journey of a People, Volume I,” last part of Chapter 5. Jane Landrum will lead this class.

Note: The adult class continues to study “The Journey of a People” by Church Historian Mark A. Scherer (on the first and second Sundays of each month) and then focus on “Investigating the Book of Mormon” (on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month) using the Tyree and Luffman books.

Monday, October 14, 2013, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints Chorale Weekly Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Sunday, October 20, 2013, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Arlene and Lee Leonard), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, October 20, 2013, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Pre-Teen (8 and older) Children’s Sunday School Class will meet in the downstairs classroom (across the hall and to the left at the base of the stairs) – 9:30 to 10:15 AM.
• God’s Kids (4-7 years old) will meet in the Children’s Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM

Sunday, October 20, 2013, 10:30 AM – Jerry Rushfelt will speak on the theme “Justice for All” and Jane Landrum will preside. Debbie Rushfelt will serve as worship planner. Mission Bells will offer the ministry of music.

Sunday, November 3, 2013, immediately after church – Potluck (bring your favorite dish) followed by Congregational Business Meeting (approximately 1 PM)

Saturday, November 9, 2013 – MMC Fall Conference

The adult class is studying “The Journey of a People” by Church Historian Mark A. Scherer (on the first and second Sundays of each month) and focusing on “Investigating the Book of Mormon” (on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month).

Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 9:30 AM – we’ll continue discussion of the provenance (where it came from or source) of the Book of Mormon as well as the translation process including the use of the Urim and Thummim and seer stones.

Please bring your Book of Mormon (we’ll continue reading and discussing the “Book of Mosiah” Chapters 1-5). For those who have the Alan D. Tyree text (“Millions Call It Scripture: The Book of Mormon in the 21st Century”) continue reading through chapter 3. If you have the Luffman book (“The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers”), please read through chapter 3.

Sunday, October 27, 2013, more discussion on the Book of  Mormon, led by Jonathan Bacon.

Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of Mark A. Scherer’s “The Journey of a People, Volume I,” last part of Chapter 4. Jane Landrum will lead this class.

The Tyree book is temporarily out of print. It’s not required for the class but for those interested; we will take orders and fulfill them when it’s once again available from Herald House ($19.95).  Additionally, we’ll also cover some material in “The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers” by Dale E. Luffman ($19.95). Let Jonathan Bacon know if you want a copy of either or both books.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints Chorale Weekly Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Thursday, October 10, 2013, 7:00 PM – All Good Books discussion group will meet at Eloise and John Snider’s home to discuss “Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard.

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 8:00 AM – Priesthood meeting in Church Library

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Greg Stollsteimer), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Pre-Teen (8 and older) Children’s Sunday School Class will meet in the downstairs classroom (across the hall and to the left at the base of the stairs) – 9:30 to 10:15 AM.
• God’s Kids (4-7 years old) will meet in the Children’s Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 10:30 AM – Ron Millard will speak on the theme “Get Up and Go” and Robin Payne will preside. Clint Reine will serve as worship planner. Susan Clark will offer the ministry of music.

Monday, October 14, 2013, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Sunday, November 3, 2013, immediately after church – Potluck (bring your favorite dish) followed by Congregational Business Meeting (approximately 1 PM)

Saturday, November 9, 2013 – MMC Fall Conference

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

The adult class is studying “The Journey of a People” by Church Historian Mark A. Scherer (on the first and second Sundays of each month) and focusing on “Investigating the Book of Mormon” (on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month).

Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of Mark A. Scherer’s “The Journey of a People, Volume I,” Chapter 4. Jane Landrum will lead this class.

The Tyree book is temporarily out of print. It’s not required for the class but for those interested; we will take orders and fulfill them when it’s once again available from Herald House ($19.95).  Additionally, we’ll also cover some material in “The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers” by Dale E. Luffman ($19.95). Let Jonathan Bacon know if you want a copy of either or both books.

Monday, September 30, 2013, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, October  2, 2013, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints Chorale Weekly Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Saturday, October 5, 2013, 8 AM – Garden Work Day at the church

Sunday, October 6, 2013, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Greg Stollsteimer), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, October 6, 2013, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Pre-Teen (8 and older) Children’s Sunday School Class will meet in the downstairs classroom (across the hall and to the left at the base of the stairs) – 9:30 to 10:15 AM, then this class can join God’s Kids for the second hour.
• God’s Kids (4-7 years old) will meet in the Children’s Library – 9:30 to 11:30 AM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM

Sunday, October 6, 2013, 10:30 AM – John O’Neal will speak on the theme “Increase Our Faith” and Merrill Clark will preside. Dorothy May will serve as worship planner. The Saints Chorale will offer the ministry of music.

Thursday, October 10, 2013, 7:00 PM – All Good Books discussion group will meet at Eloise and John Snider’s home to discuss “Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard.

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 8:00 AM – Priesthood meeting in Church Library

Sunday, November 3, 2013, immediately after church – Potluck (bring your favorite dish) followed by Congregational Business Meeting (approximately 1 PM)

Saturday, November 9, 2013 – MMC Fall Conference

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

The adult class is studying “The Journey of a People” by Church Historian Mark A. Scherer (on the first and second Sundays of each month) and focusing on “Investigating the Book of Mormon” (on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month).

Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of Mark A. Scherer’s “The Journey of a People, Volume I,” Chapter 4. Jane Landrum will lead this class.

The Tyree book is temporarily out of print. It’s not required for the class but for those interested; we will take orders and fulfill them when it’s once again available from Herald House ($19.95).  Additionally, we’ll also cover some material in “The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers” by Dale E. Luffman ($19.95). Let Jonathan Bacon know if you want a copy of either or both books.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints Chorale Weekly Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Saturday, September 28, 2013, 6:00-8:00 PM – Women’s Get-Together at Robin Payne’s home.

Sunday, September 29, 2013, 8 AM – Leadership Team Meeting (Coordinators and LCM members invited) in Church Library

Sunday, September 29, 2013, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Jonathan Bacon), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, September 29, 2013, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Pre-Teen (8 and older) Children’s Sunday School Class will meet in the downstairs classroom (across the hall and to the left at the base of the stairs) – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• God’s Kids (4-7 years old) will meet in the Children’s Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM

Sunday, September 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – Robin Payne will speak on the theme “God Is With Us” and Jeremy Strom will preside. Linda Dayton will serve as worship planner. Brad Athey will offer the ministry of music.

Monday, September 30, 2013, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

Saturday, October 5, 2013, 8 AM – Garden Work Day at the church

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 8:00 AM – Priesthood meeting in Church Library

Sunday, November 3, 2013, immediately after church – Potluck (bring your favorite dish) followed by Congregational Business Meeting (approximately 1 PM)

Saturday, November 9, 2013 – MMC Fall Conference

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

The adult class is studying “The Journey of a People” by Church Historian Mark A. Scherer (on the first and second Sundays of each month) and focusing on “Investigating the Book of Mormon” (on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month).

Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 9:30 AM – we’ll discuss the provenance (where it came from or source) of the Book of Mormon as well as four general theories about it’s origins or provenance. As time permits, we’ll talk about the translation process including the use of the Urim and Thummim and seer stones.

Please bring your Book of Mormon (we’ll continue reading and discussing the “Book of Mosiah” Chapters 1-5). For those who have the Alan D. Tyree text (“Millions Call It Scripture: The Book of Mormon in the 21st Century”) continue reading through chapter 3. If you have the Luffman book (“The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers”), please read through chapter 3.

Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of Mark A. Scherer’s “The Journey of a People, Volume I,” Chapter 4. Jane Landrum will lead this class.

The Tyree book is temporarily out of print. It’s not required for the class but for those interested; we will take orders and fulfill them when it’s once again available from Herald House ($19.95).  Additionally, we’ll also cover some material in “The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers” by Dale E. Luffman ($19.95). Let Jonathan Bacon know if you want a copy of either or both books.

Thursday evening at the Leawood Pioneer Library (7 PM) we’ll discuss “Life in a Jar: The Irene Sendler Project” by Jack Mayer. This fascinating book is relevant today, especially in light of events in Syria. I’d suggest a few questions for discussion:

1. Do you believe “Who changes one person, changes the world whole.” a quote from the Jewish Talmud?
2. What single event in the book had the greatest impact on you? Describe and explain.
   
3. Did you find the background on the three Kansas students who started the Irene Sendler Project distracting, unnecessary, essential or complementary to the story?
4. On page 29, Mr. C. says, “But people like Oskar Schindler and Irena Sendler – they are the people we all wish we could be – ordinary people who made a big difference. And so can you. Anything you do to repair the world is heroic.” Do you agree? Why or why not? Have you seen examples of this principle?
   
5. Irena’s Father tells her, “There are two kinds of people in this world, good and bad. It doesn’t matter if they are rich or poor, what religion or race. What matters is if they are good or bad.” (page 88) and later, “Always remember, my darling Irena. If you see someone drowning, you must rescue him, even if you cannot swim” (page 105). Would you share the same advice with your son or daughter?
6. On page 134, the author states, “Every Pole’s worst nightmare was Gestapo interrogation; and everyone had some secret or another – everyone was a criminal. Who could predict their tolerance to pain and fear of death?” Why was “everyone a criminal?” Can you image living in that type of society? Could you survive?
7. Is there a lesson to be learned from the Irena Sendler story that applies to the current crisis in Syria?
   
8. Dr. Korczak (page 141) tells Irena, “The Hebrew Talmud and the Kabbalah speak of 36 righteous people for whose sake God keeps the world alive, even in the most barbarous of times. None of the 36 knows that they are one of the righteous. As a matter of fact, if someone claims to be one of the righteous they are almost certainly not, for they lack humility. So in our blessed ignorance we are all encouraged to act as if we are one of them. Perhaps you are one.” What is your reaction to the two parts of that statement? That is, the statement about God and the world and the declaration that Irena may be one of the 36.
9. There has been so much emphasis related to the Holocaust that “the world must never forget” and that survivors must “bear witness.” Have we forgotten? What will happen once the last survivor perishes?
10. When audience members viewed the Life in a Jar play and were asked why it had such impact, many responded, “Protestant girls from rural Kansas, rescuing the story of a Catholic social worker from Poland who rescued Jewish children from the Nazis. It gives me hope.” If the story had an emotional impact on you, is that the reason?
11. Irena often said she did what she did because it was a “need of her heart” (page 256). What do you think she meant?
12. Have you visited a Holocaust museum or memorial? What do you remember the most?
13. On page 341 as Megan’s mother (Debra) is dying of cancer she says “There’s always suffering, darling…. You don’t pray to Jesus to make everything better or to get what you want. That’s what children do – it’s a magical way of thinking. Every time you walk into church, the first thing you see is a man on a cross. He died to save us – not to give us everything we want – to save us. That’s what’s so hard to understand. It’s not about Him answering your prayers – it’s about you being like Him no matter what happens on this Earth. ‘Thy will be done.’ There will always be sadness and pain.” How does that mesh with your understanding of pain, suffering, the power of prayer and your own spiritual journey?
14. The ultimate and most personal question when reading “Life in a Jar” is: If you lived in German occupied Poland in the time of Irena Sendler, what would you do?

I hope to see you Thursday evening.

Monday, September 9, 2013, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints Chorale Weekly Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Thursday, September 12, 2013, 7:00 PM – All Good Books discussion group meets to discuss “Life in a Jar: The Irene Sendler Project” by Jack Mayer at the Leawood Pioneer Library (4700 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS).

Sunday, September 15, 2013, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Debbie Rushfelt), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, September 15, 2013, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Pre-Teen (8 and older) Children’s Sunday School Class will meet in the downstairs classroom (across the hall and to the left at the base of the stairs) – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• God’s Kids (4-7 years old) will meet in the Children’s Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM

Sunday, September 15, 2013, 10:30 AM – Paul Bennetts will speak on the theme “Rejoice! The Lost Is Found!” and Jill Gulledge will preside. Jane Landrum will serve as worship planner. The Mission Bells will offer the ministry of music.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

The adult class has begun studying “The Journey of a People” by Church Historian Mark A. Scherer (on the first and second Sundays of each month) and also focusing on “Investigating the Book of Mormon” (on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month).

Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of the Book of Mormon focusing on the purpose and provenance of the book. Jonathan Bacon will lead this class. During the class we’ll discuss the “10 things” about the Book of Mormon on which both protagonists and antagonists generally agree. Please bring your Book of Mormon (we’ll review some portions of the “Book of Mosiah”). For those who have the Alan D. Tyree text (“Millions Call It Scripture: The Book of Mormon in the 21st Century”) read chapter 3. If you have the Luffman book (“The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers”), please read chapter 3.

The next meeting of the All Good Books Club will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Leawood Pioneer Library (4700 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS) to discuss “Life in a Jar: The Irene Sendler Project” by Jack Mayer.

Whether you’ve read the book or just want to hear more about it, join us on Thursday, September 12.

For information on past discussions as well as upcoming book club dates and titles, check out the Past Reads…, and Meeting Dates & Books tabs on the http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com/ club website.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 6:30-8:00 PM – Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints Chorale Weekly Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Sunday, September 8, 2013, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Paul Bennetts), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, September 8, 2013, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Pre-Teen (8 and older) Children’s Sunday School Class will meet in the downstairs classroom (across the hall and to the left at the base of the stairs) – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• God’s Kids (4-7 years old) will meet in the Children’s Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM

Sunday, September 8, 2013, 10:30 AM – Roxanne Kosmicki, Arlene Leonard, and Brenda McLaughlin will speak on the theme “Formed by God” and Charles Athey will preside. Jim McLaughlin will serve as worship planner. The Saints Chorale will offer the ministry of music.

Monday, September 9, 2013, 7:00-8:30 PM – Mission Bells Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints Chorale Weekly Rehearsal in Church Sanctuary.

Thursday, September 12, 2013, 7:00 PM – All Good Books discussion group meets to discuss “Life in a Jar: The Irene Sendler Project” by Jack Mayer at the Leawood Pioneer Library (4700 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS).

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

The adult class has begun studying “The Journey of a People” by Church Historian Mark A. Scherer (on the first and second Sundays of each month) and also focusing on “Investigating the Book of Mormon” (on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month).

Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of Mark A. Scherer’s “The Journey of a People, Volume I.” Jane Landrum will lead this class.

Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of the Book of Mormon focusing on the purpose and provenance of the book. Jonathan Bacon will lead this class.

Sunday, August 25, 2013, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Debbie Rushfelt), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, August 25, 2013, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Pre-Teen (8 and older) Children’s Sunday School Class will meet in the downstairs classroom (across the hall and to the left at the base of the stairs) – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• God’s Kids (4-7 years old) will meet in the Children’s Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM

Sunday, August 25, 2013, 10:30 AM – Kyle Joyce will speak on the theme “Compassionate Witness” and offer (with assistants) a report on Camp! Clint Reine will preside and serve as worship planner. Jean Bink and Susan Clark will offer the ministry of music.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

The adult class has begun studying “The Journey of a People” by Church Historian Mark A. Scherer (on the first and second Sundays of each month) and also focusing on “Investigating the Book of Mormon” (on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month).

Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of the Book of Mormon plates and timeline as well as discuss the purpose and provenance of the book. Please bring your Book of Mormon (we’ll review some portions of “The Words of Mormon” and the “Book of Mosiah”). For those who have the Alan D. Tyree text (“Millions Call It Scripture: The Book of Mormon in the 21^st Century”) read chapters 1 and 2. The Tyree book is not required but for those interested; it is available from Herald House for $19.95.  Additionally, we’ll also cover some material in “The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers” by Dale E. Luffman. If you have the Luffman book, please read chapter 3. Jonathan Bacon will lead this class.

Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM – the class will continue discussion of Mark A. Scherer’s “The Journey of a People, Volume I.” The book is not required but for those interested; the two volume set is available from Herald House for $59.95.  If you have the books, please read chapters 1-2. Jane Landrum will lead this class.