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FEBRUARY 2022
For more information visit our website fumclawrence.org
FEBRUARY SERMON SERIES

The Bible is often said to be the world’s best-sold book but search the bestseller lists and you won’t find it anywhere, top to bottom. It makes you wonder. If it’s a best-seller, why isn’t it on the list? Well, the answer is simple. The annual sales figures for the Bible are so high that it dwarfs the sales of all other books. The best any other book can hope for is second place and a very distant second place at that. A list of “best sellers” is interesting only if the top spot is up for grabs so the real best-seller had to give way to all the rest. 

The Bible’s popularity is not based on clever marketing, cultural trends, or legislation. It is based on the desire to know God and its availability is made possible by the efforts of many determined people, now and in the past, and the miraculous intervention of God. In this Book, there is a message for those who express belief in the Bible and for those who have questions.

Join us for our February sermon series "Best Seller" and bring your Bible as we look at … is the Bible inspired? what are the major themes? how does it speak to us today?

Coming in March … the State of the Church!
We would like your input regarding our beloved First Church.
What should we celebrate from the past year?

What questions do you have or topics would you like discussed?
You may send responses to kay@fumclawrence.org
or complete a card during worship.
Our new church directory won’t be complete without you.  
Free directory and 8X10 portrait for participating families.
20% discount on portrait orders for seniors (65+).  
ONLINE APPOINTMENT SIGN-UP LINK HERE   - ACTIVE FEB 6TH
MINISTRY NEWS AND UPDATES
NEXTGEN MINISTRY:  CHILDREN and YOUTH
It is Confirmation and "Learning to use my Bible" time!
Please keep our participants and their leaders in your prayers.
The congregation is invited to sign cards for our 3rd-5th graders participating in "Learning to use my Bible".

Please take a moment to share words of encouragement, support, blessing, or prayer with them. 

The cards will be available in the gathering areas at both campuses throughout February,
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Check out the latest SASS (Socially Active SeniorS) News!
See FEBRUARY SASS ACTIVITIES here.
MISSION MINISTRY
First Church Family Promise Week, February 6-13
You can impact a life by making a donation toward buying food and other essentials for the 19 children and their parents currently being served by Family Promise. If you are willing and able to give, please let our coordinators know by signing up here: Sign-Up Genius website (code 1234) and then sending your donation to First Church (946 Vermont St, Lawrence, Ks 66044) with FAMILY PROMISE in the memo. We will purchase gift grocery cards, and if there are additional funds, we will donate the funds to Family Promise for housing support and other needs.

We give thanks to our coordinators Sula, Laura, and Jane, for their many years of service! They are “retiring” from this role, so we are seeking new leaders to continue this ministry. If you are interested, contact Rev. Kay or the church office.  
JUSTICE MINISTRY
Please join us in this very important work!    Get Zoom Link here
CARE TEAM MINISTRY
Church Member Gary Haworth has donated 168 pints of blood throughout his lifetime, which is 21 gallons!

Be like Gary - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT!
 
NEW BIBLE STUDY
WESTWARD HO! 5K and FUN RUN
https://www.fumclawrence.org/westwardho5k/
IN THE COMMUNITY
IN THE GREAT PLAINS CONFERENCE

How do we cultivate relationships when our society seems to be so divided. The Academy for Small Membership Church Ministries has a workshop to help church members and pastors build relationships, learn how to have hard conversations with people holding different perspectives, and discover ways to be present with people through difficult and changing times. The Ministry of Presence: Cultivating Relationships in an ever-changing world Workshop will be held via Zoom on February 26, 2022, 9:00–11:30 am CST. The cost is $10 per person.  Help your church develop a lasting presence in your community.  Register Here. 


The next Laity Summit is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2022, starting at 9:00 am Central Time. Laity Summit is a one-stop virtual leadership event for church and community leaders, like Lay Servants, Speakers, Ministers, Leaders, and anyone discerning a call to leadership. The overall theme for the 2022 gathering is “Courage to Thrive.” All 15 workshops will facilitate a courageous conversation around a key leadership learning. Registration is now open - https://www.greatplainsumc.org/laity-summit.
Your Giving Makes All This Possible!  Thank You!
Donations help First Church to continue and grow in ministry
to the Lawrence community and beyond.
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