Old Mission E- Newsletter | January 17, 2023

A message from the Pastor...

This Sunday we are going to reintroduce the You Pick 2 menu concept from last fall. The "menu" will be available outside the sanctuary and gives you a chance to sign up for one way to "feed your soul" and one way to "feed others."

We are all called to do our part for self-care and caring for others. That does not mean we all have to do everything - we can all pick and choose what works well for the particular life moment that we are in. We don't have to do it all, but we all can do something. I hope that you will carefully consider how you can make a difference in 2023 through Old Mission - both for yourself and for those who live around you.

I hope you'll join us in person or online Sunday at 8:45 and 10:30 am.

Peace,

Blood Drive Update
Thank you Old Mission! Sundays blood drive was a success. There were 37 units of blood collected, representing 111 lives saved!!

Member Gallery Showing
Our very own Old Mission member, Debbie Wiliams will have her photography on display at the Steeple of Light Gallery located in Community Christian Church, 4601 Main, KCMO. The free show, entitled A Dream That Will Need...Eyes to See, will be displayed until February 27, 2023. Debbie will have an artist talk January 29, 11:45 am. All are welcome to attend!

Scholarships Available!
Scholarships are available for United Methodist students! Applications are now open for scholarships from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. Every year, UMHEF awards $2+ million to students planning to attend one of the 100+ UM-related colleges, universities, and seminaries across the country. Don’t let finances get in the way of achieving your dreams of a quality education! Apply by March 1 at https://umhef.org/apply.

3rd-5th Grade Lock-In Postponed
The 3rd-5th Grade Lock-In has been postponed to February. If you signed up someone will contact you. Please be on the lookout for the new date to be announced in the next couple weeks. If you have any questions, please call Pastor Debbie 913-262-1040 or email her at debbie@oldmission.org.

Camp Chippewa
Mark your calendars! Grades 3 – 5 will be going to Camp Chippewa the weekend of April 22nd – 23rd. Stay tuned for more information!

New Adult Studies
Sign up here for the studies below.

Educational Opportunities
January 22, 11:30 am in Hanson Hall
Join us January 22, 11:30 am in Hanson Hall as Kent Melcher talk about the upcoming tour that Pastor Debbie will be leading to Greece, entitled Journeys of Paul Cruise, September 5-15, 2023 and that Pastor Karen will be leading to Italy entitled Splendors of Italy, November 1-10, 2023.

Sunday Night Bible Study
January 22, 5-7 pm in Room 120
Join us for Sunday night study, where we’ll share fellowship and prayer time along with snippets of scripture. We may listen to a podcast for the week, analyze a popular Christian song, consider a favorite Bible quote, or delve into a miracle story. We’ll meet from 5-7 p.m. at the church. starting this Sunday.

Kansas Interfaith Action Seminar with Rabbi Moti Rieber
January 29 at 9:45 am

Kansas Interfaith Action (KIFA) is a ministry supported by Old Mission. This group is a statewide, multi–faith issue–advocacy organization that “puts faith into action” by educating, engaging and advocating on behalf of people of faith and the public regarding critical social, economic, and climate justice issues. Come hear Rabbi Moti on Kansas Day, discuss ways we can support and advocate for justice issues in the state of Kansas.

Northeast Multi-Service Center Update
Thank you, Old Mission, for your monetary donations to the NE Multi-Service Center located in Mission, KS. During 2022, you donated $5,700 .This is another way that you are making a difference in the lives of people in northeast Johnson County. The NE Multi-Service Center is part of the Johnson County Human Services and provides assistance to families living in northeast Johnson County. The money donated by you is used to purchase food for their food pantry as well as provide rent and utility assistance. Due to our current economic situation, the number of families that need assistance in all of these areas has increased dramatically.

If you would like to make a donation to this worthy cause, you may do so online or by check. Please note that you want your donation to go to “Food Pantry”.

Roeland Park Food Pantry Thanks You!

A couple weeks ago twenty $10 Aldi gift cards were delivered to Kristin who organizes the pantry donations. She asked that I pass on her gratitude for all your donations of food and gift cards.

Old Mission’s food collection for the Roeland Park Food Pantry continues. Recently they have been giving out 150 grocery bags of food on the 1st and 3rd (and 5th if there is one) Fridays of the month, and each family is given a $10 Aldi gift card. Please consider donating chunky soup, pasta and sauce, cereal, canned chicken and tuna, canned vegetables, and jelly or honey. Shampoo and body wash are always appreciated. You can also choose to give $10 Aldi gift cards so families can purchase milk, bread and other needed items.

Please bring gift cards to the church office and place nonperishables on the cart inside the front door near the office.