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November 18, 2021
Sunday Schedule:
 
8:30 am      Premiere of Woodlawn Without Walls Online Service on Facebook and
                   YouTube
9:00 am      Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 am    Adult Sunday School classes 
                   Victory Class - Parlor
                   CATS - 12E
                   Spiritual Quest - Zoom
10:00 am    Contemporary Worship in the Worship Center
10:15 am    Children's Church
Woodlawn Office Hours:
8AM - Noon & 1 - 5PM Mon – Thurs
8AM - Noon & 1 - 3PM Fridays
  Phone (316) 788-1507 or email main@woodlawnumc.net
Covid Precautions: Facemasks are strongly encouraged for everyone in Woodlawn’s building, regardless of vaccination status. Masks may be lifted to eat or drink, but should not be removed.

Thursday Nov. 25 & Friday, Nov. 26 the church office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
This Sunday is the last Sunday of the church year! Advent is just a week or so away. The last Sunday of the church year is always the Reign of Christ Sunday. On this day we look back at the journey of Jesus. We remember his life, death and resurrection. We remember who our God is and what God calls us to be. We remember our call to discipleship and to transform the world! We wrap up our 3 week sermon series on the Kingdom of God this Sunday with John 18:33-37. With an eye on eternity, we recommit to our discipleship journey, following Jesus’ example of humility, love, justice and grace.
It is fitting that Thanksgiving is a week from today as well! For as we remember all these attributes of our awesome God, we give great THANKS!
 
I hope you will join us for worship either at 8:30am online, 9am in the Sanctuary or 10am in the Worship Center.
 
See you there!
Pastor Lori

Lori Patton Aguilar
Associate Pastor
Woodlawn's Weekly Worship is available online on our Facebook Page
(click HERE), our website (click HERE), and YouTube (click HERE).
A Word From Our Youth Director

“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10b)
 
Every year, we are blessed to have a cornucopia on the altar of our sanctuary for Thanksgiving.  It is a beautiful reminder of the season, but it is a symbol that means so much more.  Also known as the “horn of plenty,” the cornucopia is a reminder of the abundance that God has blessed us with. 
While they are typically filled with fruit, flowers, and vegetables, I wonder what you have an abundance of this year.  After all, these are typically the things for which we give thanks – the love of family and friends, the roof over our head, or the food on our table.  But this year, I challenge you to fill your horn of plenty with symbols that remind you of things that you might take for granted – the abundance of clean water, education, or reliable transportation. Take some time now to think about all of the things that you have been blessed with.
 
In John 10, Jesus tells us that he is the gate for the sheep, providing them the protection to live abundantly.  This Thanksgiving, may you recognize this abundance in your life and use it to bless those around you.



Bryce Fuhrmann
Youth Director
Week 3 of being extra thankful! This week in the children’s corner of the church, we have learned that God wants us to have a heart of gratitude. We learned that sometimes life goes pretty smoothly. We’re happy. We have lots of friends. School is going great. Our family is getting along. We just got the latest video game for our birthday. In those times, we look around at how things are going, and we can’t help but feel grateful. Thankful.
Other times life doesn’t go so smoothly. We’re sad or even scared. A close friend did something that showed they weren’t a very good friend at all. School might be a struggle. We don’t enjoy our siblings this week. We didn’t get a video game for our birthday. When life is like that, what are we supposed to do? Well, according to the Bible, we are supposed to give thanks. What? It makes sense to give thanks when things are going great, but when things are a little rough? Life is always changing – sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad. But God never changes. God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good. There will never be a time when God is not good.

Caitlin Ott
Interim Children's Director
Job Opening
Woodlawn has an immediate opening for a part-time communications specialist. Hours are flexible, but a weekly deadline must be met. Anyone who enjoys working with digital communications such as video and social media is encouraged to apply. Those with experience in video production and editing are preferred but training is available. Interested applicants may send their resume and a letter of interest to Rev. Lance Carrithers at lancec@woodlawnumc.net.
DIRECTORY
Rev. Lance Carrithers   316-347-5506  LanceC@Woodlawnumc.net (on medical leave)
Rev. Lori Patton Aguilar   785-338-1944 Lorip@woodlawnumc.net 
Lois DeWitt   316-788-1507 ext. 0  Main@Woodlawnumc.net
Rachel Getchell   316-253-5678  RachelG@Woodlawnumc.net
Bryce Fuhrmann   317-850-4414 *note area code  BryceF@Woodlawnumc.net
Caitlin Ott   316-258-5536   CaitlinO@Woodlawnumc.net
Moment for Mission

Grace Med

GraceMed is a Christ-centered medical ministry originally founded through the sponsorship of the United Methodist Churches in Wichita.  The mission of GraceMed is to show and share the love of Jesus Christ by providing compassionate, accessible, high-quality health care for residents in the communities they serve.  GraceMed currently provides services through 16 clinics in Kansas, including the Oaklawn Family Clinic, a school-based clinic in the Derby School District at Oaklawn Elementary.  Medical, dental, behavioral health, and vision care are available, as well as prescription assistance, and Medicaid and medical insurance enrollment guidance.
 
As a nonprofit provider of health services to the medically underserved, GraceMed depends on the generosity of donors in the community to help sustain their mission.  Please remember GraceMed in your prayers and consider a gift of financial support.  When we help each other, we are affirming the worth and dignity of everyone, including ourselves. 
Giving remains critical to our church’s mission and ministry. You may mail contributions to the church at 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd. Derby, KS  67037 or
go to www.woodlawnumc.net and click the “Giving” link to give online.

MISSION TOTALS
UMCOR-Disaster $1,060
Angel House 1   $2,680
Operation Holiday $820
World Communion $130
Heifer International $521
 
Weekly announcements can now also be found on our website at https://www.woodlawnumc.net/news/.
This Sunday: Woodlawn’s annual Charge Conference will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, November 21 at East Heights United Methodist Church.
Help Required on Screens for Contemporary Worship
We need volunteers to be on rotation for screens for the contemporary worship service on Sundays. Volunteers serve once a month. The position sits in the tech booth behind the computer and follows an order of worship/script that is provided. Training will be provided. 
College Care Packages
 
Thank you so much for all the donations for College Care. Sarah Brown will be packing the boxes for College Care with the donations you brought in. If you would like to help, plans are to pack on Saturday, November 20, in the worship center at 10:00am. 

Boxes will be available for pickup Sunday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 28, in the Worship Center. Boxes not picked up by the 28th will be mailed. Anyone who picks up their student's box at the church will receive a $10 gift card. 

If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help pack, please call Sarah Brown at 316-573-7981.
 
Coffee Fellowship Time Sunday Mornings
8:45am - 10:00am (Foyer kitchen window)
Join us for coffee and cookies
New Adult Bell Choir for Beginners
 
If you've always thought you might like to ring in a bell choir but have little or no experience, this is the choir for you. It will rehearse songs designed to be simple enough for the inexperienced ringer but pretty enough to perform at worship services. Email Rhonda Buttel at rsaucy@sbcglobal.net or text or phone her at 316-519-5205 with questions or to express an interest.
January is going to be here before we know it and the Angel House Mission Team is excited to go to Africa so they can get to work! They will partner with a team at Angel House to paint the new kindergarten building, inside and out, with colorful murals! You can get involved in this mission from home by sponsoring a paint color! Each color sponsorship is $50. (There are multiple sponsorship opportunities for a few colors since we will need a LOT of each of the different colors!) The team will do shout outs to our color sponsors during the trip in front of a mural with their color choice! To sponsor a color, sign up in the church office. Our deadline for donations is December 1. Thank you for your support of our mission!"- John Macera, Janet Postier, Jenna Roskilly, Jenah Moody
Just a reminder - There are no WOW activities on Wednesday, November 24
Volunteers are needed for the Advent Season. Sign-up sheets will be in the foyer and in the back of the Worship Center for the Advent wreath, communion servers, candelabra, ushers and greeters beginning this Sunday, Nov. 14.
Advent Schedule 

November 28 is the first Sunday of Advent this year. There is so much that goes into making this season bright - decorations, candles, poinsettias, music, and more! Many volunteers are needed to help everything flow smoothly and to get all the parts and pieces in place. Please consider how you can help this year.  Following is a schedule of events and how to get involved! It is so good to be able to celebrate this season of joy in person this year, and we want all who can to share in the joy of preparation for the celebration of our Lord's birth! 
 
November 28, December 5, 12, 19 and Christmas Eve, Dec. 24
Advent Wreath - lighting and reading
       Sign-up sheets on table in foyer or Worship Center 
December 2-3
Winterfest Setup 
       Sign-up sheets on table in foyer or Worship Center 
December 4
Winterfest Craft Fair 9:00am - 3:00pm
        Come shop!       
        Cleanup begins at 3:00pm until completed.
        Sign-up sheets on table in foyer or Worship Center 
December 19
         9:00am worship - Chancel Choir and Heavenly Metals Bell Choir Christmas Cantata
        10:00am worship - Children's Christmas Program 
December 24 - Christmas Eve 
         4:00pm - Contemporary Carols & Candles worship service
         6:00pm & 11:00pm - Traditional Carols & Candles worship service
December 26 - Sunday after Christmas
         9:00am - One worship service in the Sanctuary
Forms will be also available in the bulletin Sunday or in the church office
Order must be in the office by Sunday, November 28
Mark your calendars now for Saturday, December 4, and plan to help support our largest fundraising event for missions during the 23rd Winterfest Craft Fair. This is a day when we open up our church to the community for an opportunity to shop and see the work of our crafters, bid on silent auction items and purchase baked goods donated by Woodlawn members.
 
Sign-up sheets are available in the foyer and the Worship Center for all the volunteer positions. Opportunities to serve will begin Thursday evening, December 2nd, with booth setup and decorating and continue through Saturday evening, December 4th, with cleanup and restoring the church for services on Sunday morning. Many volunteers are essential to make this day a success.  Please consider signing up for one or more shifts during this event. Thank you!
 
Questions, please contact this year’s co-chairs, Roylene Klein at 316-250-0135 or Janet Postier at 316-304-4522
SIGN, SIGN, EVERYWHERE A SIGN!
 
Attention Woodlawn members – your help is needed to paint the town of Derby with signs promoting our 23rd Winterfest. Each year we advertise our event in area newspapers and place signs around town.
Beginning November 25th and continuing through December 5th, you can help us generate attention for our event by putting a Winterfest sign in your front yard. While the city of Derby has placed a restriction on how many signs we can post around town, the number does not include those signs posted on personal property. The only restriction for placing signs on your property is that they must be at least 8 feet from the curb.

In mid November, yard signs will be available in the narthex for you to pick up. If you have retained a sign from prior years, please reuse that sign this year. Signs may be posted in your yard beginning Wednesday, November 25th, and should be removed no later than 48 hours following the event. After Winterfest, you may return the sign to the church or feel free to keep it in your home or garage so that you can post it again in 2022!  Thank you!
Share this Event with your friends and family from Woodlawn's Facebook page.
 
https://www.facebook.com/events/375976957647905/?ref=newsfeed
ITEMS THE FOOD PANTRY CAN USE: 
Crackers, boxed potatoes, Hamburger Helper, canned soup, spaghetti sauce,
tomato sauce, tomato paste, laundry detergent
 
For more information about the Derby Food Pantry, visit their new website at www.derbyfoodpantry.com.
Woodlawn Thrift Shop
Open Thursday - Saturday
9am - 2pm
103 N. Baltimore
For the safety of you and others, we highly recommend wearing masks at this time. We continue to sanitize work areas and the front desk as well as door knobs after each shift.
Woodlawn Blood Drive a Success
Thank you for all your support of the Blood Drive held at Woodlawn this last Saturday. The Red Cross sent a sincere "Thank You" to all who gave blood. There were 30 units collected!
From Woodlawn’s Reopening Team
Woodlawn’s Reopening Team continues to monitor the Covid data for Sedgwick County. The data has been trending in a positive direction for the past 6 weeks. As a result, we are modifying our recommendation and ask that you protect yourselves and others with vaccinations or masking and continue to practice social distancing and hand sanitizing. The team continues to meet weekly to review the data and determine what precautions are necessary. As always, our recommendation will continue to reflect what we see in the data. If you have questions, you are invited to contact any member of our reopening team. 
 
-The Woodlawn Reopening Team
Matt Archer, Lay Leader       Randy McMinn, Church Council Chair
Pam Schroeder, Lay Leader Apprentice      Kelly Gifford, Church Council Chair Apprentice
Lori Patton Aguilar, Pastor

Current Stage: Yellow
For more information on Woodlawn's reopening plan, visit our website by clicking this link:  https://www.woodlawnumc.net/resources-faqs/reopening-criteria-plan/
This Week at Woodlawn
Thursday- November 18
6:00p    Bell Choir
8:00p    AA
Friday
Saturday
10:00am  College Care Packing 
Sunday
Woodlawn Worship Services
11:00a   Winterfest Committee Meeting
  2:00p   Woodlawn Charge Conference at East Heights UMC
  6:30p   HS Youth Group
  8:00p   AA
Monday
  6:30p    Cub Scouts
  7:00p    Boy Scouts
  8:00p    AA 
Tuesday                      
  9:00a    Food Pantry
  5:30p    Stephen Minister Training
  6:30p     Women’s Study Group
Wednesday              
  1:00p    Al-Anon
  7:00p    Chancel Choir
  8:00p    Praise Team
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November 8-14  Giving
General: $7,210
Capital:   $610

Last Month (October)
General Giving:       $76,201
Other Misc Income: $2,463
General Expenses:  $50,506
               Surplus:     $28,158
Capital Giving:         $8,935

YTD through October
General Donations:   $462,979
Cares Loan Funds:    $97,215
Other Misc Income:   $13,935
General Expenses:    $537,804
                 Surplus:     $36,325
Capital Giving:           $67,216
 
Note: Other Misc Income includes funds from 2019 Carryover, Bank Interest, Building use and Endowment Dividends.
Without the funds from the
CARES Loan our
YTD General Fund Balance
  would be -$60,890 
 
Move A Mountain
Income YTD through August:        $174,191
October Mortgage Payment:    $5,685
Loan Balance as of Oct. 31, 2021: $683,570

Attendance November 14
9:00 Traditional: 105
10:45 Contemporary: 74

 
Pastor Lance is home from the hospital! He and Kristi have been so thankful for ALL the prayers, cards and encouragement. Continue to keep him in prayer as he recovers.
 
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of former member, Virginia O’Grady, who passed away in Cary, N.C. on Oct. 22. Please keep Virginia’s family in your prayers of comfort and support.
 
Please pray for Marilyn Koch who is recovering from a fall at her home last week. She is improving but not 100% yet. Prayers for healing and strength are asked as she gets better.

Leonard Nelson had surgery for a hip replacement Nov. 17. They are hoping this surgery relieves some of his pain. His terminal cancer and the steroids and chemo have ravaged his joints. Please lift prayers for healing and for pain relief.

Please keep Bev Saldivar in your prayers. She is in the hospital for tests and will be there for a couple of days. Please lift prayers for test results and her health.
 
Ben Archer asks your prayers. He has been in the hospital for a week with 2 infections. Please lift prayers for healing.
 
Our sincere condolences go out to Katie & Clark Palmer on the death of Katie’s sister, Anna Cheever, the last of Katie’s 9 siblings. Please keep Katie & Clark in your prayers of comfort and support.

Barb Chambers will have surgery again tomorrow as they try to repair her fractured vertebrae for the third time. Please lift prayers for a successful surgery, healing and pain relief.

Karen Dunlap asks your prayers for her daughter, Toni, who will have surgery on her foot Friday, Nov 19. Please lift prayers that surgery goes well and for healing.
 
Marcy Cone asks your prayers for her brother, Greg Mugler, who was diagnosed with cancer. Please lift prayers for healing and support.
 

If you, or someone you know, has a joy, a concern, or just needs prayers, send to main@woodlawnumc.net or call the church office at 788-1507.
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