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HELPERS NEEDED!
The Kairos Outside weekend staff needs people to help during the Kairos Outside
weekend to be held at HUMC on October1-3. You can sign up for a morning, afternoon, or
evening. Please call the office as soon as possible if you would like to volunteer!
Lisa
The Kairos Outside weekend staff needs people to help during the Kairos Outside
weekend to be held at HUMC on October1-3. You can sign up for a morning, afternoon, or
evening. Please call the office as soon as possible if you would like to volunteer!
Lisa
WHY CHURCH?
If you haven’t been back to church for awhile, perhaps it is now time for a
homecoming. It is said that only about 20% of those that classify themselves as
Christians actually attend church. We often wonder why folks leave, or if not leave, stop
attending church. Some have legitimate reasons such as moving or job responsibilities or
perhaps family obligations.
As we are in the middle of the “Back to Church” emphasis, I thought it would be nice
to get an idea of how we can help you, our folks, return home—back to church—as well
as help those of us that haven’t left be able to help you on the return. So here goes!
What we know is that people that have been an active part of a church still consider
themselves a part of the church. . . just not as active as they once were. They very well
will list the church as THEIR church and probably didn’t leave with the intention of
disappearing forever. Most, when pressed, will state they got out of the habit or just
didn’t have time or their work load changed. If you haven’t been to your church for a
while, it might be time to be honest with yourself and the Lord.
Every Sunday you miss is another opportunity to be loved and encouraged that you
have passed up. When folks look to go back to church, they are looking to reconnect with
God. They are looking to feel better about themselves. They are looking for acceptance
and love. They are looking for meaning in their lives.
Now what is it that you are looking for? We understand that one of the biggest
PLUSES we can do is to invite you back to church. That is correct! Your friends, be they
members of this church or another, are waiting for us to invite them. They want to go
back and be connected with God and friends, but they are seeking an invitation.
What would it take for you to come “Back to Church”? Well, here is an invitation for
Sept. 12. What can you expect? You will be offered a warm handshake and broad smile
along with some great conversation. Some have said they can’t go back to church because
the roof will fall in. No it won’t. God isn’t surprised by you. We are looking for you to
return to your church. So make plans now.
See you on Sunday the 12th of September. steve
If you haven’t been back to church for awhile, perhaps it is now time for a
homecoming. It is said that only about 20% of those that classify themselves as
Christians actually attend church. We often wonder why folks leave, or if not leave, stop
attending church. Some have legitimate reasons such as moving or job responsibilities or
perhaps family obligations.
As we are in the middle of the “Back to Church” emphasis, I thought it would be nice
to get an idea of how we can help you, our folks, return home—back to church—as well
as help those of us that haven’t left be able to help you on the return. So here goes!
What we know is that people that have been an active part of a church still consider
themselves a part of the church. . . just not as active as they once were. They very well
will list the church as THEIR church and probably didn’t leave with the intention of
disappearing forever. Most, when pressed, will state they got out of the habit or just
didn’t have time or their work load changed. If you haven’t been to your church for a
while, it might be time to be honest with yourself and the Lord.
Every Sunday you miss is another opportunity to be loved and encouraged that you
have passed up. When folks look to go back to church, they are looking to reconnect with
God. They are looking to feel better about themselves. They are looking for acceptance
and love. They are looking for meaning in their lives.
Now what is it that you are looking for? We understand that one of the biggest
PLUSES we can do is to invite you back to church. That is correct! Your friends, be they
members of this church or another, are waiting for us to invite them. They want to go
back and be connected with God and friends, but they are seeking an invitation.
What would it take for you to come “Back to Church”? Well, here is an invitation for
Sept. 12. What can you expect? You will be offered a warm handshake and broad smile
along with some great conversation. Some have said they can’t go back to church because
the roof will fall in. No it won’t. God isn’t surprised by you. We are looking for you to
return to your church. So make plans now.
See you on Sunday the 12th of September. steve
BABES-N-BASEBALL!
The Babes-N-Baseball benefit for the Caldwell County Cancer Foundation for Cancer
Assistance will be held on Saturday, September 18 beginning at 9 am. (The rain date is
September 19 beginning at 1 pm.) The benefit will be held at the Penney High School
softball field. Admission for ages 12 and up is $3. Concession stands will feature
hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, polish sausage, pulled pork, nachos, popcorn, candy, etc.
For more info, call Julie Hill at (816) 583-7725.
The Babes-N-Baseball benefit for the Caldwell County Cancer Foundation for Cancer
Assistance will be held on Saturday, September 18 beginning at 9 am. (The rain date is
September 19 beginning at 1 pm.) The benefit will be held at the Penney High School
softball field. Admission for ages 12 and up is $3. Concession stands will feature
hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, polish sausage, pulled pork, nachos, popcorn, candy, etc.
For more info, call Julie Hill at (816) 583-7725.
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for inviting the Hamilton R-2 School District staff to the wonderful
meal last week. It was wonderful to be able to eat as a group and the meal was
incredible. I heard many staff member bragging about all the “cool” things they got for
their classrooms while going through the lines and know they really appreciated that.
More than anything, though, we appreciate your support of our work and everything you do
for our students. Everyone working together in our community makes Hamilton a great
place to live and work. Thank you again for everything you do for our school.
Tim Schieber
Penney High School Principal
NOTE from Lisa: Drop by the entry to the Family Life Center and see the banner the
Hamilton Elementary teachers sent!
Thank you so much for inviting the Hamilton R-2 School District staff to the wonderful
meal last week. It was wonderful to be able to eat as a group and the meal was
incredible. I heard many staff member bragging about all the “cool” things they got for
their classrooms while going through the lines and know they really appreciated that.
More than anything, though, we appreciate your support of our work and everything you do
for our students. Everyone working together in our community makes Hamilton a great
place to live and work. Thank you again for everything you do for our school.
Tim Schieber
Penney High School Principal
NOTE from Lisa: Drop by the entry to the Family Life Center and see the banner the
Hamilton Elementary teachers sent!
THANK YOU!
Each time I attend your “Welcome Back to School” lunch, I am always
reminded of your unending generosity. Thank you so much!
Love,
Johna Butler
“Every time we love, each time we give, it’s Christmas!” Dale Evans
Each time I attend your “Welcome Back to School” lunch, I am always
reminded of your unending generosity. Thank you so much!
Love,
Johna Butler
“Every time we love, each time we give, it’s Christmas!” Dale Evans
THANK YOU!
I would like to thank EVERYONE who helped in ANY way with the Jason Crabb concert!
Thanks to all of you, everything ran like clockwork! I received SO MANY heart-felt
thanks from people who attended. They were so grateful for a chance to see Jason in
concert. During Jason’s prayer time, eighteen people raised their hands that God had
changed their lives during that prayer. I know of at least one lady who was saved! What
a great ministry Jason has! Please pray for Jason, Adam, Aaron, and other members of
the Crabb family who are in ministry! I know they’ll appreciate it! Thanks again! Lisa
I would like to thank EVERYONE who helped in ANY way with the Jason Crabb concert!
Thanks to all of you, everything ran like clockwork! I received SO MANY heart-felt
thanks from people who attended. They were so grateful for a chance to see Jason in
concert. During Jason’s prayer time, eighteen people raised their hands that God had
changed their lives during that prayer. I know of at least one lady who was saved! What
a great ministry Jason has! Please pray for Jason, Adam, Aaron, and other members of
the Crabb family who are in ministry! I know they’ll appreciate it! Thanks again! Lisa
WHOLE BUILDING CLOSED!!!
On September 11, the ENTIRE HUMC building will be CLOSED! We are hosting the
Kairos Outside team meeting and will be doing a “walk-thru” of the event on that day.
ALSO beginning on Thursday, September 30 the WHOLE HUMC building will be closed
THROUGH Saturday, October 2 for the Kairos Outside event. On Sunday, October 3,
the Fellowship Hall and Fellowship Hall kitchen will be in use while you are in church and
Sunday School. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO WALK THROUGH THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
THAT DAY! Please use outside doors to get to and from church and classes. After
lunch, the HUMC Sanctuary will be used for the Kairos Outside closing ceremony. Kairos
Outside is a ministry for women who have spouses, sons, fathers, etc. in prison. The
ladies will be fed and housed in our building for those three days. Please pray for the
guests to be touched by God’s love for them!
On September 11, the ENTIRE HUMC building will be CLOSED! We are hosting the
Kairos Outside team meeting and will be doing a “walk-thru” of the event on that day.
ALSO beginning on Thursday, September 30 the WHOLE HUMC building will be closed
THROUGH Saturday, October 2 for the Kairos Outside event. On Sunday, October 3,
the Fellowship Hall and Fellowship Hall kitchen will be in use while you are in church and
Sunday School. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO WALK THROUGH THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
THAT DAY! Please use outside doors to get to and from church and classes. After
lunch, the HUMC Sanctuary will be used for the Kairos Outside closing ceremony. Kairos
Outside is a ministry for women who have spouses, sons, fathers, etc. in prison. The
ladies will be fed and housed in our building for those three days. Please pray for the
guests to be touched by God’s love for them!
