April 2016 Vol. 1 Issue 1

Congregation Welcome to the Olathe, KS Congregation Newsletter Mission Statement We proclaim the peace of The newly formed communication team has been working with the pastorate team to enhance the many Jesus Christ and invite all to tools we use to communicate with the congregation. I hope you have recently visited our web site, at fellowship, worship, learn and serve as we journey together, www.olathecofchrist.org, as it is being constantly updated and you’ll find a lot of information there, in- celebrating our diversity and cluding a calendar of events and activities, and the on-line directory, both up to date. our unity This monthly newsletter is another way that members of the congregation can expect to receive infor-

mation about events and activities, and get to know each other better, so we can fulfill our mission to pro- Olathe Congregation 15520 S. Ridgeview claim the peace of Jesus Christ and invite all to fellowship, worship, learn and serve together. Each month Olathe, KS 66061 we plan to include human interest articles and news about what is happening in the congregation, mission 913-764-0842 center and world church. We need your help to do this effectively. How can you help? Please read the www.olathecofchrist.org newsletter and let us know what you like (ok, we’ll listen to what you would like to see changed). Also, let

Pastors us know what you would like included in the newsletter, send info about what is going on in your world, Laura Beckman send us pictures (we like pictures), and consider being a newsletter photographer or regular contributor. We 913-484-1311 want this to be YOUR newsletter. And how do you like that catchy title? Put on your thinking caps, get the

Mary Gill creative juices flowing and think of a better one! Maybe we’ll make it a contest...more on that next month. 816-868-4465 Thank you Cheryl Craft, Shauna Ferguson, June Johnson, Fran Stowell and Savannah Tiffany, for the

Brad Johnson articles you contributed this month, and all who sent info and photos. And a big thank you to Wade Wal- 913-523-3351 lace for much needed editorial tips. June Johnson Please send your comments, articles, info and pictures to [email protected]. The deadline for 913-685-8568 May’s newsletter is Monday, April 18. Sharon Robertson, Editor Brian Tubbesing 913-484-8823

World Headquarters 201 S. River Blvd. New Pastors Setting Apart Service Independence, MO 64050 816-833-1000 I felt very fortunate to be able to preside at the setting apart service for Www.cofchrist.org Brian Tubbesing and my husband, Brad Johnson, as they officially joined World Church the Olathe pastorate. The service was on February 7th with a theme Mission Statement “Glimpse Jesus’ Glory”. As we ended the season after the Epiphany and We proclaim Jesus Christ and began to prepare for the journey of Lent, this was the Sunday that marked Promote Communities of Joy, Hope, Love and Peace that change. It was meant to represent the transformation that takes place Brad Johnson set apart within us. I felt this was such an appropriate theme for a setting apart as by Bruce Rider and June Table of Contents there certainly is transformation in one as they accept a new call to disci- Johnson; Brian Tub- pleship as well as transformation for the entire congregation as we accept besing set apart by Ron Newsletter Intro……….1 Brian and Brad’s new ministerial roles. Trachsel and Sara Tub- Setting Apart…………..1 While these setting apart services are significant to the participants, I besing Photo by David Branstetter Good News………….... 2 Youth…………………. 3 think they can be of equally significant to the congregation, as we welcome and accept the servant Cantata……………….. 4 leadership of new members of the pastorate. The Holy Spirit was present in all aspects of the service Welcome…………….....5 and I was thankful and blessed by all who participated and attended that Sunday. There was a spirit Congregation News…...6 of growth and renewal as Mike Hale shared the message and challenged all of us in our discipleship, as Cares & Concerns...…..7 we shared in the prayers by Bruce Rider and Ron Trachsel, and as we renewed our covenants through Bldg. Committee…..….8 the sacrament of communion. Church Heritage...…... 9 I enjoy serving in the multimember pastorate, and I see a very positive response from the congre- MMC News………..…10 gation as this pastorate team evolves and accepts new leaders. May we all experience and recognize World Church News...11 the uncountable blessings and abundant joy of being a disciple of God as we support Brian and Brad Calendar…………..…12 Worship Schedule….. 12 and walk together the path of the disciple. Pastor June Johnson 2 Congratulations! Becca Ferguson Becca has been accepted to the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She will start classes on July 25, 2016 and hopes to become an emergency room doctor. She is very excited to start this new adventure and asks for continued support and prayers from her amazing church family. Becca Ferguson Madeline Glodowski Madeline was awarded a Graceland University Prestigious Honors Scholarship in November. Graceland awards only 3 of these per year. The scholarship covers full-tuition for four years and requires her to be a part of Graceland’s honors pro- gram. She has also committed to running cross country and track the university.

Engagements Madeline Glodowski

Bart and Kathi Branyon announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Branyon To Josh Okorie Amanda and Josh have set a wedding date of March 18, 2017

Josh and Amanda

Adam and Lori Steward announce the engagement of their daughter Katie Steward To Dakota Showalter Katie and Dakota have not yet set a date

New Grandparents! Katie and Dakota Baby Boy on the Way Have you seen the sappy look on the faces of Brian and Sara Tubbesing???That’s the look parents get when they are told they are going to be GRANDPARENTS!!!!! Aaron and Leigh (Tubbesing) Richards are expecting a baby boy in August! Thank You!

Thank you, Larry Winters, for taking such good care of our The Center of Hope sends it thanks and gratitude for your gener- church building! Not many people see this happening but Larry osity. With funds received for the Debt Reduction Program they spends a lot of time at the church between Sundays. Last week were able to pay off the mortage to the World Church and pay a he cleaned out the outside storage area, the storage area off the portion of the debt owed to the Midlands Mission Center. Oper- multipurpose room and an upstairs storage room. He also fixed ating expenses and maintenance on the building are on going but some electrical problems. Be sure to thank Larry when you see a weight has been lifted. THANK YOU! him. 3 Proud of Our Youth!!! Dancing, Dancing, Dancing!!! Reese Bollin has been dancing for only three years and seems to be a natural at it! Her four years of gymnastics helped with the flexibility and strength she needs with danc- ing. She goes to Above The Barre Dance Academy in Olathe and is on the competition team. Her most recent dance competition was in Westminster, Colorado at the Adrena- line Dance Competition. It was a weekend packed with dance classes from profession- als around the US and a competition on Saturday night. She was awarded a place on the Adrenaline Crew team for which she received a scholarship of 50% off her Nation- als competition fee and $200 toward a class this summer. She is in four group dances and one solo. Reese was recently diagnosed with scoliosis and wears a back brace for a minimum of 15 hours a day. Luckily dance is helping keep her back flexible and

Reese Bollin strong, so I am very thankful for her gift of dance. Sharon Bollin Deanna Rose Let’s Wrestle! ACT Success Farmstead

Anthony Ferguson is compet- Greta Lundy, a junior at The Cherub ing in the Kansas State Wres- Olathe Northwest High Chums will be tling Competition on March School scored 100% on her going to the 25th and 26th at the Topeka ACT test the FIRST time Deanna Rose Farmstead on Expo Center. He is a 7th grader she took it. Sunday, April 24th. We will and wrestles for Bonner Springs Congratulations eat lunch at the Mexican Fi- Wrestling Club. Anthony took Greta!! You esta after church before we leave. Please pick Anthony Ferguson 2nd place on March 19th at can’t do better Washburn Rural District com- than that!!! your kiddos up at the petitions. Good Luck Antman!!! farmstead at 2:30pm. Jr/Sr High Retreat—April 15-16 at Camp Chihowa Retreat starts at 7 PM Friday and ends Saturday at 12 Noon. Eat supper before you arrive, and plan to have a Fun Friday evening. Saturday help make Chihowa beautiful!

Hy-Vee/Channel 9 Student-Athlete Honor “Ask Miss Dove” Jane Farmer’s great- grandson, Isaac Albert, An advice column by Savannah Tiffany who is a senior at De- Of the Junior High Class Soto High School was honored on Dear Miss Dove: Dear Miss Dove: KMBC Channel 9 News. Isaac If you are having a party and you What service projects would the has a 4.0 grade point average and asked people to respond right away Junior High and Senior High classes is president of his class. He was but they don’t, what do you do? like to do? goal keeper for the soccer team Party Host Brian Tubbesing that placed second in the state but Dear Party Host, Dear Brian: at 6’ 5” says his favorite sport is What I would do would be to keep This is an interesting question, We basketball. Hy-Vee awarded calling or texting them until they re- are working at Harvesters and the Isaac a $1,000 scholarship. spond. If they don’t respond I would Center of Hope. We would also like Jane is one proud great- still get stuff for them even if they to help with the Clean-Up Day. grandma. didn’t show up. It’s always better to be prepared. 4 King Nebuchadnezzar— Children’s Choir Cantata—Sunday, February 28 Shane Adams

The Furnace

The Choir: Katie Bauman, Savannah Tiffany, Sydney Morgan, King Neb, Tanner Trachsel, Brody Morgan, Mia Talcott, Elli Trachsel, Owen Beckman, Brooks Beckman, Ethan Muir, Jocelyn West, Tate Trachsel, Amelia Hansen, Brooklyn West Cool in the Furnace A musical production portraying the story of Meshach, Shadrach & Abednego and their faith in God. WOW! The Cantata was COOL!! The kids really knew the songs and sang their little hearts out. It was so much fun watching the kids as they watched Jason Trachsel and Shane Adams bring the story to life with a lot of laughter and entertainment. There was a smile on everyone’s face! Foster Lundy was a hit as he The Tech Guys helped Anthony Ferguson and Reese Beckman stay cool in the Bryan Talcott Ben Bauman furnace. John Bartocci and Al Carpenter added their personal style to the play and it turned out really well. What about that set??? Was that incredible or what?!?!?! Mark Kendrick and Laura Billings with the help of Floyd Kendrick and Becca Ferguson created such a spectacular stage... AND, the stage was almost 100% recycled from materials we already had at church so the total cost was around $12.00. What great stewards we have. Guard—John Bartocci Did you know that one hour before rehearsal, the CD had scratches and I was frantically running thru Target to get a David—Jason Trachsel Abednego, Shadrach, Meshach... CD repair kit? Ben Bauman was my go to guy and he fixed And God the problems along with Bryan Talcott in time for the rehearsal and there were not any problems during the performance. I really appreciate Michelle Lundy and Cheron Tif- fany as they made sure the kids had plenty of pizza after our rehearsal. Doug Ferguson, Denise Muir & Pat Trachsel were my wonderful behind the scenes support with CD players, speaker management, word displayers, computer programs & emotional sup- port. What a wonderful, talented group of people that are very willing to share in this experience! A BIG thank you to all the parents that consistently brought their children to practice early on Sunday mornings!!! Shauna Ferguson Anthony Ferguson, Foster Lundy, Reece Beckman … And Al Carpenter

The Sanctuary Transformed Director—Shauna Ferguson 5

David Branstetter Hello to my new extended family. My name is David Branstetter and Sarah O’Malley I have been married to Beverly for 37 year. We live in Overland Park. I Sarah has been attending have a Stepdaughter and family who live in Olathe. I have been a mem- the Olathe congregation for ber of Community of Christ since the age of eight and was born in Inde- a few months. She lives in pendence MO, and lived there until we moved to our present address in Merriam, KS and just 2004. shared the good new that In 2007 I retired from the GM Fairfax plant after 30 years of service she has been accepted into and have been volunteering ever since. One of my volunteer opportuni- nursing school. She will be ties is being involved with a ministry called “My Father’s House” which attending Research College of Nursing takes in household items and gives them freely to families who are homeless, have low income or who are struggling in some way. I have beginning in January. Congratulations been so blessed to be able to serve in this ministry and wanted you to and Good Luck Sarah! know because in the future you may have donations to make. I look forward to meeting all of you and sharing with you in the won- derful spirit of family worship I feel every time I am here.

Nathan Thomas 3/10/15 Adlie Austin 7/17/15 joins Robert, Mary & joins Travis, Crystal & Amelia Hansen Gunner Morris

Grayson Lee 5/16/15 joins Brett, Erika & Beckett Stowell

Layla Elizabeth 7/20/15 joins Aaron, Jackie & Zoey Gill

Cailyn Marie 9/21/15 joins Neal and Laura Fogarty

Emily Elizabeth 10/29/15 joins Chris & Lauren Klontz

Lauren Winters 10/5/15 Sutton Leigh 12/16/15 joins Ryan, Stephanie & joins Justin, Rebecca & Braden McConnell Kendall Franklin 6 5 CongregationalCongregational News and and Events Events

Mexican Fiesta Campership Fundraiser

The Mexican Fiesta will be Sunday, April 24th. There will be a talent show during lunch in the gym. Please have your youth sign up on the youth bulletin board for the talent show and SUMMER CAMPER- SHIPS!!! To be eligible for a campership your youth needs to help at the Mexican Fiesta. All youth and youth leaders will meet in the gym to set up at 9 a.m. If your youth is not able to attend the Mexican Fiesta but is still planning on going to camp, please sign up on the youth bulletin board and contact Brooke Trachsel at

On April 10th there will be a special offering to [email protected]. And another opportunity help offset World Conference expenses. Please will be will be arranged for that youth to earn money to- prayerfully consider how you can help. wards camp! The goal is for everyone to get to camp!!!!

Congregation Retreat

Were you there...at last year’s retreat? Women’s Book Club The Women’s Book Club Planning is beginning for the next In preparation for an upcoming congregation retreat September 16-18 will meet next on Thursday, March 31 at reception we are asking 2016 and, as impossible as it seems, we 7:00 p.m. at Cheron Tiffany’s home Graduates: High School, College have been told that it’s going to be (18364 W 154 ST, Olathe). We are read- and Post Grad To contact: even better than last year! ing The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris Jen Bauman Of course that’s because you are go- by Jenny Colgan. Copies are available at ing to be on the planning committee. [email protected] or the public library. Come and socialize If this is something you would like to Sharon Robertson with us; book reading optional. do, please contact Brad Johnson at Chocolate WILL be served. [email protected] 913-523-3351 or [email protected]

Upcoming Meetings Congregation On-Line Directory

Sunday, April 3—9:00 am Building Committee Thanks to the hard work of Jen Bauman, the on-line directory at Thursday, April 7—7:00 pm Pastor’s Mtg. www.olathecofchrist.org and select “directory” to make sure Sunday, April 10—8:30 am Priesthood Mtg. your family’s listing is correct. If you do not find your listing or Sunday, April 17—9:00 am Property Strategy changes need to be made please send an e-mail to shaleerobert- Team [email protected]. If your listing is correct, please send us an e-mail Sunday, April 17—6:30 pm Leadership Team to that effect so we will know it has been checked. The directory Thursday, May 6—7:00 pm Pastor’s Mtg. is password protected. For the password, contact a member of Sunday, May 8—8:30 am Priesthood Mtg. the pastorate, Jen Bauman ([email protected]) or Tuesday, May 10—7:30 pm Communication Sharon Robertson ([email protected]). Keeping the di- Team rectory updated is a never ending task. Thank you for your assis- tance.

Family Work Day at OLATHE—Saturday, April 23 Spring has sprung and it is time for Spring Cleaning There are nooks to be cleaned and crannies to be scrubbed. The church needs to be spruced up...so bring your families and cleaning supplies to the church on Saturday , April 23rd. We’ll begin at 8:00 a.m. and wrap up around noon. If you are not able to be there on the 23rd see Mark Binns for a list of jobs that can be done on your schedule. 7 Cares and Concerns Updates Edie Flinn: On December 7th, Edie Flinn awoke unable to stand or walk without assistance and was taken to the emergency room at Overland Park Regional. For about two months preceding this she experienced tingling in her fingertips and impairment of her fine motor skills. They immediately diagnosed a severe UTI and began treat- ment. She underwent many other tests and thru an MRI a crushed disc in her neck was discovered. Her neurosur- geon scheduled her for surgery and the disc was removed and replaced by a wire cage. No permanent damage done! However, she was in bed for over a week and when she left the hospital had lost about 75% of her func- tion. She couldn't hold a fork or get out of a chair without assistance and “left a detailed map of her meal on her shirt”. We are told it may take up to a year for her to get full function back in all her extremities. She spent about 6 weeks in rehab and when she plateaued in her therapy was moved into the Care Center (Lakeview Village). Shortly after her move to the Care Center the Norovirus struck...she did get sick, and the en- tire Care Center and Lakeview Village went on lockdown for about a month. During this winter of her discontent, she has been able to regain more of her strength and is making great strides now! We met with her care team today and our goal is for her to focus her therapy on independent living tasks. Edie has decided to move from her current "cottage apartment" to an apartment in the Heritage building sometime in April. She will still be living independently but will have easier access to all the amenities... dining room, events, etc. She no longer has her cell phone but can currently be reached at 913-563-4893. If no one an- swers, she's out of her room. Just call back later. This has been quite a rough and humbling winter for Edie. She has appreciated all the cards, calls, and prayers. She was also appreciative of not being overwhelmed with visitors. She was so weak and needing to heal. She is much more accepting of her limits now and very positive about moving to her new apartment! Once she feels she has the stamina, I will get her back to church. I'll keep you posted on her progress and move. Once moved, her new address will be: 9100 Park Place, Apt 405B Lenexa, KS 66215. Her home phone number will remain the same: 913-441-2804. Please continue to keep Edie in your thoughts and prayers. Charlotte Meyers (Edie’s daughter) Isabelle Fisher: A few months ago Isabelle Fisher (June Johnson and Jeanne Mann’s mother) took a tumble and broke her hip. After a successful surgery she is recovering nicely and has retained her spirit of determination and happiness. Continued prayers are appreciated. George Robertson: On February 4th George had a successful total hip replacement. He spent two week in a rehab facility where they really worked him over with some intensive physical and occupa- tional therapy. Physical therapy was continued on an outpatient basis and has just been completed. He is learning to walk in a new way and FINALLY can drive again. Please keep George in your prayers as he continues to heal over the next several months.

On Friday, March 18th, Keith Alberding passed away after a bout with cancer. Please keep his wife, Judi and the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Sacrament of Baby Blessing On Sunday, April 3rd Sutton Franklin, Emily Klontz, and Cailyn Fogarty will be blessed.

On Sunday, April 24th Layla Gill and Lauren Winters will blessed.

Please join their families for these special services and keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare for this sacrament.

Our congregation is so blessed to have all these new babies. 8 Building Committee Summary—2015

If I Had a Hammer…I’d Hammer in the Morning.. A summary of building committee activity in 2015

Indeed, the building committee had a very busy year in 2015. It’s the building committee’s role to initiate as well as to provide oversight to all church building and grounds projects.

Their biggest challenge is keeping up with a church building that is nearing 40 years old. It has been used heavily in those years, not only by our congregation, but also a pre-school, and the community.

According to Mark Binns, Building Committee Chair, 2015 achievements that have been completed or are cur- rently active and nearing completion include:

 Custom-made, heavy duty duct work grilles were installed in the gym  Purchased a new commercial vacuum cleaner for use in the building  Purchased a dedicated computer for audio-visual presentations  Set up a smartphone remote monitoring app for managing temperature and humidity in the building  Installed a new custom Olathe Community of Christ sign  New electrical circuit installed to power the sign, after original line failed due to damage/deterioration. This involved hiring a road boring crew to run the line under the entry drive to the sign.  Replaced 2 of 4 HVAC rooftop units for the sanctuary  Organized two Work Days: cleanup, weeding, trimming the landscaping; cleanup and organization of stor- age and classroom areas  Renegotiated the Lawn Care Contract: no increase in price last two years  Hired a tree company to trim all tree canopies and remove stumps from landscaping

The committee provided oversight to:  Volunteers’ construction of a wood floor platform expansion providing space for the new Baby Grand piano.  Volunteers’ remodeling of the small Library and Pastors offices by removing the dividing wall and adding a bank of lights the space now is much more useable. The relocated, solid oak library bookcases Jim Ber- baum crafted years ago continue to highlight this office.

The Building Committee is still considering their goals for 2016. Some of the projects below were considered last year. Some rejected. Others may make the goals list this year:

 Re-floor the rostrum (due to rostrum concrete cracks, project will not be implemented in future)  Electrical energy audit, and re-fitting two outdoor area lights with LED kits  Replacement of several HVAC thermostats in the building  Possible new, dedicated computer and upgraded software for building security system  Replacement of two remaining rooftop HVAC units for the sanctuary

Thank you to the members of the building committee for their commitment to our church facility and to the mem- bers of the Olathe Community of Christ congregation for your financial gifts that funded the completed projects.

Your continued giving helps accomplish our 2016 projects. It also enables our building to serve as an expression of Christ’s mission and an invitation to our neighbors and our community. Fran Stowell 9 Our Church Heritage - Happy 186th Birthday Community of Christ Sharon Robertson— Doctrine and Covenants: Section 4 given Feb. 1829

Now, behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the chil- dren of men. Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind, and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day; Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to the work, for behold, the field is Kirtland Temple white already to harvest, and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perish not, but bringeth sal- vation to his soul; and faith, hope, charity, and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualifies him for the work. Remember, faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, char- ity, humility, diligence. Ask and ye shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you, Amen Plano, Illinois Our Gracious Redeemer of Israel, We humbly come before you now thanking you and praising you for our heritage in this church known today as the Community of Christ. We marvel at the simple yet deep and abiding faith of Joseph Smith, Jr., as he earnestly prayed to receive your Spiritual direction in his life. His testimonies of the Spiritual personages revealing your Navoo Homestead will to him; the location and purpose of the Book of Mormon; the restoring of the Aaronic and Melchisedec Priesthood; the ordinances of the church and the formation of the Church of Christ on April 6, 1830, serve as firm foundation of your continued revelation to us today. We ask a special blessing for all of the souls who have gone before us and their descendants who have embraced Zionic community in Palmyra, New York, Kirtland, Ohio, Independence, Far West and Haun's Mill, Missouri, Amboy and Plano, Illinois and Lamoni, Iowa, the isles of the sea and continents afar. Only you know the covenant Mansion House in of these, your people, that endowed them to endure all manner of sacrifice to journey in your steps. May we, in all faith believing, accept this mantel as a blessing and chal- lenge in these days in which we live. May we hold tight to your everlasting love, your promises of everlasting salvation and eternal life. Help us to see with Spiritual eyes how to live in Zionic community and how to respond gen- erously and with open hearts to your abundant blessings. May our holy covenant with you continue to be revealed that we will be endowed with the Fredrick Madison Smith power of your Spirit to bring others your gospel light of salvation. Study in Independence In Jesus name we pray, All photos are by Amen Prayer by Cheryl Craft Christin Craft Mackay 10 Mission Center News

Midlands Join us for Mission Center “Coffee Talk” 7615 Platte Purchase Dr. Friday, April 1st, 9:00 AM Suite 116 Kansas City, MO 64118 Want to visit with one of the new 816-221-4450 Mission Center Presidents? Summer Dates www.midlandsmc.org Maybe share what’s going on in your Senior High Camp—June 12-17 [email protected] congregation or learn how (Completed 9-12) Doniphan Reunion –June 21-26 MMC President Team others connect with God? Donna Fletcher Junior Camp—July 5-9 [email protected] Lenexa Congregation (Completed 3-5) 316-644-4079 17620 W 87th St Parkway Youth Quest KC—July 7-9 Kat Hnatyshyn Lenexa KS 66215 (Completed K-2) [email protected] Chihowa Reunion-July 10-15 816-506-6948 Donna Fletcher and Don McLaughlin Olathe VBS—July 20-24 Don McLaughlin are planning on being there. Mitiog-July 24-29 (Counselors 16 & older needed) [email protected] Just a chance to get together and Spec—July 23-30 816-616-5765 chat about happenings in the Mission Center and in your congregation and life. (Completed 9-12) Sara Tubbesing Middle School—July 31-Aug 5 [email protected] All are welcome!! (Completed 6-8) 913-486-6892

Big Work Day at CAMP CHIHOWA—Saturday, April 16 Camp Registration Deadlines Sr. High Camp………..….May 28 Junior Camp………...…....June 18 Help us get ready for summer camps, Youth Quest KC…...…...... June 25 retreats and reunion. Spectacular (Full Fee)...….June 18 We’ll start at 9 AM and work until????? Middle School Camp…...... July 9

Bring your gloves and work tools! All registration is on-line at www.midlandsmc.org Mission: Learn—A Midlands Educational Event Saturday, April 30th, 10 am—4pm Olathe Community of Christ Cost: $10 with donation for lunch

All are invited to Mission; Learn An event to build community, learn about mission, and collaborate together as Midlands Mission Center so we can explore new ways to Live out Christ’s Mission. 9:00 am—Informal Gathering 10:00 am—Mission: Learn begins

 Technology in Worship—Kat Hnatyshyn

 LDS Seekers—Barb Borkowski

 Young Adult Outreach—Craig Hidy

 Reinventing Congregational Life—Jenne Grover

 World Conference & Delegates—Linda Booth

4:00 p.m.—Mission Complete (Or Is It????) 11 11 World Church News

Deep Hunger, Deep Thirst Spiritual Retreat

What: Join us as we notice and tend the deep longings in our own lives and the lives of others. Within and outside of the church, many are craving something deep, substantive, and real in their spiritual journey. We will explore where our longings come from, where they be leading us and what it means to be attentive to the longings of those around us. When: April 8-10, 2016 (60 begins Friday night at 6PM. Retreat begins at 7PM. Ends Sunday noon.) Where: Independence, MO (Community of Christ Temple) Cost: $60.00 ($40.00 Students) includes all meals and materials

For More Information or to register: www.spiritualformationcenter.org or Katie Harmon McLaughlin ([email protected])

“What Would It Take?” In February, a social media group asked Com- munity of Christ leaders what it would take to avoid layoffs in March and beyond. The leader- President Veazey’s Address ship responded, saying the church would need an increase in world mission tithes that is Join sisters and brothers around the world timely, reliable, and sustainable and encour- for the April 3 President’s Address, starting at aged members to submit world mission tithing 6:00 p.m. (CDT), followed by a live Q&A and the latest financial update. plans to the Presiding Bishopric for the upcom- Explore paragraphs 16–18 of the 2013 ing years. words of counsel that President Steve Veazey So far, more than 350 people from around the describes as emphasizing “the intrinsic rela- world have responded by submitting just over tionships of spirituality, discipleship, and mis- $1,000,000 in one-time contributions and sion.” $878,000 in sustaining commitments for 2016, Send your questions about these paragraphs to [email protected] or post to 2017, and 2018. Thank you for the outpouring social media with #AskSteveVeazey. Steve of generosity. (March 21st update) will answer as many as possible during the live Q&A.

ONE in Christ—World Conference Friday, June 4—Saturday, June 11 Registration is now open! www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference

$140—Adult ( $175 after April 4) $25—Adult—weekend only (June 3-5) $65—Youth/Student $10—Youth/Student—weekend only (June 3-5) $70—Off-site supporter (get access to all materials) $75—Conference Kids $65—Child Delegate $5—Badge Only $225—Daycare (Ages 6 weeks to 5 years)

Register online to sign-up an adult, youth, student, for Conference Kids, or for the daycare program.

Register by hand using the printable PDF. Mail your completed PDF and check to World Conference Registra- tion; 1001 W. Walnut St., Independence, MO 64050-3562 USA. 12 What’s GoinG on When??? Calendar—April 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 MMC Women’s 2 Retreat begins

Chuck Magee Fran Stowell

3 9:00am Bldg. 4 5 6 7 6:30 p.m. Mid- 8 9 Comm. Week Commun- 6:00 pm President 186th Anniversary ion Serv. Veazey’s Web- of the Church 7:00 p.m. Pastor’s cast Kathy Longanecker Meeting Madeline Glodowski 10 8:30 a.m. 11 12 13 14 15 MMC Youth 16 Priesthood Mtg. Retreat Chihowa Work Ava Pearson Scott Pearson Day Lesley Gill Joy Rider Garrett Douglas Erica Schott Kirk Williams

17 9:00 am 18 Serve Lunch at 19 20 21 22 23 Property Strategy Center of Hope Family Work

Team Day at Church Newsletter Dead-

6:30 p.m. Leader- line ship Mtg. Jackie Stowell Sawyer Adams Kaitlyn Lundy 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Mexican Fiesta Mission: Learn Fundraiser Educational

Cherubs to Event 9:00am-4:00pm Deanna Rose Farmstead Karen Winters Birthdays Worship Schedule—April 2016

Date Theme Scripture Presider Speaker Accompanist Deacon/Tech John 20:-31; Acts 5:27-32; Peace Be With You Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; Pat Trachsel Bruce Mary Gill Milly & Mark 4/3 nd 2 Sunday of Easter Nephi 5:47-48; Doctrine & Baby Blessing Rider Binns Covenants 158:11a

Do You Love Me? John 21:1-19; Acts 9:1-20; June Laura Virgil Goodin 4/10 rd Alice Nicholls 3 Sunday of Easter Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14 Johnson Beckman

John 10:22-30; Acts 9:36-43; Follow Me Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; Laura Milly Binns Ben Bauman 4/17 th Greg Mann 4 Sunday of Easter Alma 3:68; Doctrine & Cove- Beckman nants 163:1-2a

John 13:31-35; Acts 11:1-18; Love One Another Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; Larry Debbie Adam 4/24 th Mary Gill 5 Sunday of Easter Mosiah 9:54; Doctrine & Cove- Winters Coddington Steward nants 162:6c-7a Newsletter Editor - Sharon Robertson Deadline for submission to next months newsletter—Monday, April 18, 2016 [email protected]