The Jesus Priorities
September 15 through November 10
Tuesday Evenings 7:00-8:30 pm
Pastor Kyle leads this church-wide study that models the eight priorities that characterize Christ’s life and ministry
The study invites participants to discuss the book by author Christopher Maricle and the companion sermon series by Pastor Kyle.
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Jesus Priority 1: Heal
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Jesus Priority 2: Love
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Jesus Priority 3: Pray
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Plus 6 more topics!
The Jesus Priorities will provide the opportunity for spiritual growth as together we explore the meaning of living in Jesus Christ.
Meets in Room 205. Led by Pastor Kyle Hern
Living Streams
Resting in the flow of the Spirit…
Monday Evenings 5:30 pm Communion 6:00 pm
Come after work and experience unique forms of Prayer and worship, borrowing from four ancient and traditional practices. Each Monday evening of the month offers a distinctive approach:
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Taize: scripture, silence & singing in the Taize manner
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Examen: review the week in the light of God’s presence
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Lectio Divina: experiencing the Word of God in a relevant, personal way
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Centering Prayer: resting in the presence of God – especially powerful in a group setting
Join us in the Sanctuary Chancel.
Pathways
“The Evolution of God” – from Robert Wright’s new book will be explored and discussed. He believes the messages of universal love and compassion have “Evolved” from the three Abrahamic religions, toward global salvation. What will you think? Discussion Leader: Ginny Miller
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September 20 – November 22
Meets 9:30-10:30 am Sundays in Room 201
Led by Cheri Leigh
StoryTellers
“Modern Parables, Part 2”
Six NEW short films in the popular series featuring parables in a contemporary setting, cleverly bringing Jesus’ message to us here and now. Each week is a complete study unit.. Join the class for any sessions!
The group will also introduce a new DVD-based study that is changing the way people experience spirituality. The NOOMA format offers short DVDs about God & our lives, followed by discussion.
On tap: issues like forgiveness, unconditional love, and following Christ in the secular world (discipleship).
Meets 9:30-10:30 am Sundays in Room 205
Led by Marilyn Senter
Family & Young Adult Ministry
The FAYAM group enjoys coffee and a casual format of videos and topical discussions on relevant topics chosen by group. The group chooses topics together & shares leadership.
Meets 9:30-10:30 am Sundays in Guice Library.
Facilitated by Todd Gardner
To learn more about this newest ministry and fellowship activities, contact Sarina Tinnel at: sarina1886@yahoo.com
Journeymen (Fall & Winter)
This morning men’s group gathers for breakfast, fellowship & Christian study.
Meets 7:30 am 2nd & 4th Tues. in Brookside Hall
Led by Pastor Kyle Hern
DISCIPLE I
Beginning September 8 - November 22 -
Tuesday Evenings 6:45-8:45 pm
Acknowledged to be one of the best, in-depth studies of the Bible, the class will begin the New Testament section. New & returning members are welcome – consider coming back for a refresher!
Second Session Begins January 10, 2010
The next session will conclude study of the New Testament.
Meets in Room 205.
Led by Julie Salmon
COST OF BOOK: $33
DICIPLE II
Resuming September 8
Tuesday Mornings 9:30-11:30 am
The group begins the second phase of this Bible study with an in-depth look at Paul’s Letters.
Meets in Room 205.
Led by Linda Potter
Disciple II & IV
If you are interested in joining a new group during Winter, 2010, contact Pastor Dennie.
For Information, call 816.523.6788 ext. 305
The third Sunday of the month, children attend the 10:45 am worship service with their parents, and leave with leaders following the “Children’s Moment” for a special service of their own.
St. John’s Children’s Ministry Team creates an active learning environment designed for each age level. The Team organizes and coordinates a host of opportunities throughout the year for our children to learn about the Bible and Christian living through action-oriented classes, mission projects, music and group activities.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
3 & 4-year-old Sunday School - Room 104
5-year-old thru 5th grade: God Quest - Wesley Hall
It’s Fun! It’s Interactive! It’s Unique! It’s Kids Rock - Sunday School for Children
New! 3 Years through Pre-K Sunday School Especially developed for pre-schoolers, the “Kid’s Rock” curriculum offers children new Christian-focused learning activities specially developed for their age & interests. It’s a wonderful way to introduce your little ones to Sunday School! Join Courtney Worrell & Susan Taylor in Room 104. (Nursery care provided for younger siblings in 103.)
Two annual events at St. John's UMC are:
Happy Birthday Jesus! - A one day event, on the first Saturday of December, to help children better understand the true meaning of Christmas.
Vacation Bible School - A week of fun, games, crafts and learning about Jesus and the Bible aimed at children ages 3 years old - 5th grade.
St. John's J.O.Y. for Youth
The Mission of St. John's UMC Youth is to have fun while worshiping Jesus, learning life lessons, and helping others, all in an inviting, loving and caring community. St. John's Children's Ministry Team coordinates children's and youth Sunday school, and other children's events throughout the year. ‘Tweens and teens will deepen their understanding of Christmas as they explore the symbols of Advent and Christmas.
6th through 12th Grade
NOOMA! – Fall Series
A DVD & discussion series from Rob Bell, one of today’s most dynamic speakers and authors. Plus a study of the five practices that can change your life & the people around you: radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission & service, and extravagant generosity. Awesome!
Advent Series – Beginning December 6
“The Advent Conspiracy” – rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. We will discuss how to worship fully, spend less, give more, and love all during this advent season.
Meets in the Youth Room at 9:30am.
(between Brookside & Susanna Wesley Halls)
Led by Kelly Johnston kellyajohnston@gmail.com
Upcoming Youth Projects & Activities
Join us in the Youth Room at 5 pm Sundays for “J.O.Y”
September 13 & 27 – Youth Group at 5 p.m.
September 20 – Paintball at 1 p.m.
October 2-3 – Fall Retreat
October 16 – MuteMath Concert
(High School age only)
November 6-7 – Youth Retreat
Coming Next Spring
WOW, Columbia, MO, 30-hour Famine & Mission Trips! Stay tuned!
Sunday School for Youth - Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Junior High schoolSenior High school
Grades 6 through 12
Classes meet in the Youth Room, lower
level beneath Morelock Chapel
‘Tweens' and teens will deepen their understanding of Christmas as they explore the symbols of Advent and Christmas
J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others & You). St. John’s J.O.Y. for Youth meets from 5:00-6:30 pm on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays each month (excluding holidays) for fellowship, fun, games, and learning. Meetings include a light supper, discussion, learning and worhip of Jesus Christ and the Bible. Youth are also involved throughout the year in valuable and rewarding mission and service projects, both local and national.
National UMC Youth
Conference UMC Youth
Heartland Central District Youth
To learn more about youth ministries, please contact megann.moore@spst.edu
Quality, experience childcare at St. John’s is enriched by a secure, nurturing environment and child development activities.
Crib Room - 12 months by Sept. 1
Toddler Room - 2 years by Nov. 1
Preschool Room - 3 years by Dec. 1
Older Preschool Room - 3 1/2 year by Jan.
All rooms located on the main (2nd) level of the Education Wing.
Crib Room
Specific objectives include developing fine and gross motor skills, social interaction skills, and some listening skills. Helping our children feel secure, nurtured, and loved is our ongoing objective.
Toddler Room
In addition to the overall objectives provided in the Crib Room, plus the development of fine and gross motor skills, our particular objectives in this class include helping the children learn to work & play together, share, take turns, listen, and follow directions. Color and shape recognition will be included in lesson plans during the year. Each day allows for individual, small group, and whole group experiences.
Preschool Room
The core objectives mirror those for the Crib and Toddler Rooms, and additionally provide a variety of experiences with age-appropriate physical activities, art, music, and literature. Color and shape recognition and other readiness concepts will be included in lesson plans. Attention will also be give to development of fine motor skills such as cutting, gluing, drawing, and painting.
Older Preschool Room
The objectives and experiences for this group builds on those in the Preschool Room, with more age-appropriate activities. Color and shape recognition will continue to be emphasized, along with number and letter recognition and additional readiness skills. Fine motor skills – cutting, bluing, drawing, painting, etc. – will also continue to be emphasized.
The purpose and objective of UMM is to provide a dedicated ministry for building men spiritually and involving men in the total ministry of the Church.
The St. Johns United Methodist Men meet on the first Wednesday of each month for Pizza at Waldo Pizza. This is a great opportunity to meet the members in a relaxed atmosphere. In addition, St. Johns UMM hosts a quarterly breakfast and several service opportunities throughout the year, like the annual Spring Fling
Missouri United Methodist Men
General Commission on UMM
To get more information about St. John's UMM, please contact Terry Moody at moody@lscr.com or 913-681-5888.
JourneyMen, a spiritual growth group for men, will gather in Brookside Hall at 7:30 A.M. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month beginning in September and continuing through May (not including holidays) for continental breakfast, conversation, prayers, and holy communion. Our conversations this Fall and Winter will be based upon a book by Gordon MacDonald entitled Mid-Course Correction: Re-Ordering Your Private World for the Next Part of Your Journey. In this book, MacDonald recognizes that life is tough and the answers aren't always easy, and he focuses on three great biblical themes that provide a foundation for transformational living: 1. The hidden purposes of God, 2. The hidden value of the biblical person, and 3. The hidden rewards of heaven. Our conversations will focus on living lives of significance marked by faith, worship, service, and love.
United Methodist Women is an organization of close to one million members whose purpose is to encourage spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice. Members raise just under $20 million each year for mission and programs related to women, children, and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide
The local unit of United Methodist Women at St. John's UMC provides a wide variety of opportunities from small group activities, reading program, spiritual growth and issues studies for mission education, hands-on mission experiences and fellowship events. We celebrate the diversity of women—not only culturally, women with a variety of spiritual growth experience, but al the joy of intergenerational fellowship---women with a common purpose of mission.
The Purpose of United Methodist Women
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries o the church
Free Music Lessons for Kids
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm, Room 205 (3rd floor west in Education Wing)
Give your child an enriching musical experience that will carry over throughout his or her life!
Joyful Noise is a free weekly music class for children ages 1-12, taught by Music Director, Gary Adams. Students are given tools to begin hearing and reading music, along with the opportunity to sing with other children in a church service once a month. Games and refreshments are part of each lesson, too!
Call Gary Adams to enroll your child. 816.523.6788 ext. 308
Have an idea or a special interest in a study topic?
Share your ideas for new classes and topics of interst with St. John’s Spiritual Growth Team. We will work to find the best and most interesting sources on the subject and assist with curriculum, discussion guides and leaders. Oftne current events or personal experiences give us a new need to understand God’s will for our lives. Let’s explore together!
Call Dr. Dennie Oades-Souther for more information on classes (816.523.6788, ext. 305) or dsouther@stjohnsumc.org