Shawnee Heights
United Methodist
Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, 6020 S.E. 44th, Tecumseh, will hold its annual fall dinner from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 25. Homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, roll and homemade pie will be served. Free-will donations will be accepted. A bazaar will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with crafts, bakery and food items.
Evangelical Friends
The Rev. Cloyce Thornton and his wife, Patsy, will present a gospel concert at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Evangelical Friends Church, 1601 N.H. They have presented many gospel concerts in Kansas and Oklahoma. Cloyce Thornton will play the guitar, steel guitar, banjo, trumpet and harmonica, and Patsy Thornton will accompany on the keyboard. The couple also will sing. A carry-in dinner will follow the concert.
Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 a.m.
Call 843-3149 for information about Thornton's tape ministry for shut-ins.
Baha'i Faith
This week Baha'is should pray for the oneness and wholeness of the entire human race.
Anyone interested in taking the short course, "Fundamentals of the Baha'i Faith," or attending a Fireside for an introduction to the Baha'i Faith, should call 749-5151.
The Power of Race Unity will be aired at 9:30 a.m. Sunday on Court TV.
The Kansas University Baha'i Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kansas Union Regionalist Room.
"Healing Racism" workshop will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Kansas Union. Gene and Phyllis Uterschuetz will lead. The workshop is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
The Local Spiritual Assembly will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19.
Wheatland
Church of Christ
The Wheatland Church of Christ will have a special "Friends Day" service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, with a meal following. The Rev. Darrell Brazell's sermon, "Turning Now To You," is based on the story of the sinful woman in Luke 7. A nursery will be provided during the service. Bible classes for all ages begin at 9:30 a.m.
Wheatland Church meets at the Old Kaw Valley School on 1850 Road.
First Southern Baptist
"Hope in the Midst of Adversity" will be the message Sunday at First Southern Baptist Church, 4300 W. Sixth. The Rev. Tom Stallworth will use Habakkuk 3:16-19, as the text for this sermon about trusting God to help us even though we may be facing difficult times. Bible study meets at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, and worship is at 10:30 a.m. A celebration worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Lawrence Community
of Christ (RLDS)
The Lawrence Community of Christ congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold a communitywide celebration service of praise and worship at 10 a.m. Sunday in Brazilian Room D at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.
CORE (Care, Outreach, Respond and Expand) cell group ministry is provided weekly for families and individuals of all ages for worship and fellowship throughout the area.
Call Marilyn Myers, pastor, 843-7535, Karen Murphy, 832-2823, or David Woosley, 865-0964, for information.
Oread Friends
Meeting (Quaker)
The regular meeting for unprogrammed worship of Oread Friends Meeting is at 10 a.m. Sunday at the meeting house, 1146 Ore. After worship there will be a discussion about Oread Friend's response to the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) questionnaire about what the congregation feels national priorities should be for the coming year.
Quakers worship primarily in silence. Child care is provided.
West Side Presbyterian
The Rev. Dick Pierson will deliver the sermon, "A People Pleaser," at 11 a.m. Sunday at West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold. Scriptures are Exodus 14:19-31 and Romans 14:1-12. Communion will be served. Session will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Lydia Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Adult Choir meets at 7:15 p.m. Martha Circle meets at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Prayer Group meets at 8 a.m. Thursday. Bible study begins at 7 p.m.
Unity Church
The Rev. Sherry Schultz will deliver the sermon, "The Second Best Answer," at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Church of Lawrence, 416 Lincoln. Children's Sunday Experience and the Uniteens/Y.O.U. meet at 11 a.m.
The "Course in Miracles" meets at 7 p.m. Monday.
At 7 p.m. Mondays, Cheryl Miller will lead church members in a series of classes on "Holistic Health: A Journey into Self-Discovery." The first few classes will begin with an overview of traditional and alternative wellness approaches to health, leading into learning a wide variety of healing modalities.
The "Noon Prayer" group meets Wednesdays.
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September, Schultz will lead church members in an examination of the meaning of mysticism and mystical experiences found in the Scriptures.
Good Shepherd
Lutheran
Sunday worship services with Holy Communion are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Inverness. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m.
Worship Committee meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Thursday.
For more information call the church, 843-3014.
Heartland Community
Paul Gray will give a message, "Dream Big," at the 11 a.m. service Sunday at Heartland Community Church, 1031 N.H. The accompanying drama is "Ange's Apron," and Rachel Shear will sing, "Dream Big." A nursery and a children's class will be available.
In the 9:30 a.m. service, Mark Chrislip will continue teaching biblical principles of money management. Sunday school classes for all youths are at 9:30 a.m.
Heartland has small groups, Bible studies, youth ministries and an outreach to international students. For information call the church, 832-1845.
Lecompton
United Methodist
The Rev. Gel Samson will lead the 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship services at Lecompton United Methodist Church, 353 Elmore, Lecompton. Fellowship will follow the 8:45 a.m. service. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.
A hayrack ride and wiener roast begins at 4 p.m. Sunday. The ice cream social begins at 5:30 p.m.
Lawrence Heights
Christian
Sunday is Grandparents Day and Lawrence Heights Christian Church, 2321 Peterson Rd., will celebrate with a special recognition at the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Kids' Time for first- through sixth-graders begins at 10:15 a.m. Preschool and kindergarten Extended Session begins at 10:15 a.m. Infant care is available during morning activities. Ice cream social begins at 6:30 p.m.
Small groups meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Small groups meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Pam Spence, 3408 Westridge Ct.
Annual "see you at the pole" observation, where Christian students gather at the school's flagpole for prayer, begins at 7 a.m. Wednesday.
For more information contact the church, 843-1729
Indian Hills
Church of God
The Rev. Bill Kimbel will share the Word Sunday at Indian Hills Church of God, Louisiana Street and 29th Terrace, with the sermon "Listening to God's Voice." A celebration of the sabbath with praise, drama and song begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.
The Messengers will be in concert at the 10:45 a.m. worship service Sept. 19.
St. Margaret's Episcopal
The Rev. Darrel Proffitt will lead services at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 964 U.S. Highway 40. The 5 p.m. service is a new offering and will feature a more informal worship style along with contemporary music. Adult Christian education will be at 9:30 a.m. and children's activities are provided during the 10:30 a.m. service. Parishioners may sign up for parish ministries and activities following the 10:30 a.m. service.
The men's lunch small group meets at 11:45 a.m. Monday at Kaspar's. The ladies' lunch small group meets at noon at the Ramada Inn.
The children's choir will practice at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Alpha program will meet at 6 p.m. and will begin its meeting with supper. The adult choir will practice at 7 p.m. Questers meets at 7:30 p.m. at the home of a parishioner.
Bible study, led by Proffitt, meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The worship committee meets at 7:30 p.m. at the home of a parishioner.
There will be a pricing party at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 for the church garage sale. The sale begins at 7 a.m. Sept. 18. Donations for the sale may be brought to the church from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For information call the parish office, 865-5777.
Lawrence Jewish
Community Center
The Lawrence Jewish Community Center has services at 7:45 p.m. Fridays. This year's High Holy Days schedule is:
- Erev Rosh Hashana contemporary service begins at 7 p.m. today at the center's sanctuary. Conservative service begins at 7 p.m. at the social hall.
- Rosh Hashana First Day service begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at LJCC. Rosh Hashana youth service, led by youth group members, begins at 10 a.m.
- Rosh Hashana Second Night service begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at LJCC.
- Rosh Hashana Second Day service begins at 9 a.m. Sunday at the center. Rosh Hashana youth service, led by religious school teachers, begins at 10 a.m.
- Kol Nidre service begins at 7 p.m. Sept.19 at Kansas University Union Ballroom.
- Yom Kippur service begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 at LJCC. Yizkor service begins at 11 a.m. N'ilah service begins about 5:30 p.m.
A communitywide break-the-fast follows these services. Cost is $8 per person. Call the church office, 841-7636, to make reservations.
RLDS
"Forgive from your Heart" is the theme for the 10 a.m. sacrament of Communion service for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1900 University Dr. Priest Nancy Zahniser will preside. Miriam Cain will speak. Debbie Zabel will usher. Scriptures for preparation are Exodus 14:19-31; Psalms 114; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-34; Jacob 1:7-8a; D. & C. 28:2b-c.
Adult and youth Sunday school classes begin at 9 a.m.
Daily Prayer for Peace Countries for Sunday through Sept.18 are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Antigua, Barbuda, Bahamas and Cuba.
Christian Science
The Bible-lesson sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Christian Science Church, 1701 Mass., is "Substance." Sunday school, for young people up to the age of 20, meets at the same time.
The Wednesday meeting, with testimonies of healing, is at 5:30 p.m. The church Reading Room is open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. This week's radio edition of the Christian Science Sentinel, "Praying for our schools," will be broadcast at 7:30 a.m. Sunday on KLWN 1320 AM.
First United Methodist
The Rev. Sharon Howell's sermon on Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt., is "The Bottom Line," based on John 3:1-21. At the 8:30 a.m. worship service the Children's Choir will sing "Hallelujah!" At the 11 a.m. worship service the Chancel Choir will sing "The King of Love My Shepherd Is."
Christian Education Sunday will be observed during the 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services Sunday.
"Cross Rhythms," the church's college-aged singing group, will have its first rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the Choir Room.
A training session for people wanting to join Interfaith Caring Neighbors (ICaN) will begin at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 202. Call Rita Mika, 749-2005, or the church office, 841-7500, to register.
St. John the Evangelist
The St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church parish picnic, beginning with Mass, will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at Broken Arrow Park. For information, call 843-0109.
Senior Adults' Enrichment, "A Mission to Fulfill," will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in Topeka. The Rev. Charles Polifka of St. John will be the keynote speaker. To register call Sister Ann in Topeka, 272-5590.
The seventh annual Vocation Awareness Day will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18. To register call (913) 721-1570, extension 147, or e-mail Vocation@archkck.org.
A Day of Enrichment for Married Couples will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Savior Pastoral Center. To register call Family Life Office, (913) 721-1570, extension 149.
First Christian
The Rev. Ron Goodman will preach "What Jesus Really Taught About Pride," in both the 8:15 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary worship services Sunday at First Christian Church, 1000 Ky. This sermon will review all of Jesus' teachings about pride and humility in the Gospels.
Divorce Care, a personal growth program for people who have experienced divorce, will meet Oct. 7 and continue for 15 weeks. Contact the church office for information.
"PeaceWays II, the Growth Journey," a program designed to help people learn how to trust God in everyday life, began last weekend.
Following a new fall schedule, the senior high youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. Sundays and the junior high youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Pioneer Clubs, a program for children age 4 through sixth grade, will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in September.
Mustard Seed
Christian Fellowship
The Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship, 700 Wakarusa, begins morning worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday. Bible classes for all ages are from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The celebration service starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Both services follow a similar format.
The junior and senior high youth group, "The Connection," meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.
Alpha Course, a 10-week practical introduction to Christianity, begins at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 14.
Another Way, a children's outreach for all first- through seventh-graders, meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays at the church. There will be games, music, singing, arts and crafts and instruction about Jesus.
Trinity Episcopal
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vt., will celebrate Rite I Eucharist at 7:45 a.m. and Rite II Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Trinity Fest will be held after both services, and an all-parish wiener roast will follow the late service. Christian education classes begin at 9:15 a.m. Early Christian Awareness begins at 10:30 a.m.
Morning prayer will be offered in the chapel at 9:15 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
Jubilee Cafe, a free sit-down breakfast, will serve from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday in the parish hall. The Trinity Food Pantry will be open from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in Matthews Center. Alpha Course will begin with a potluck at 6 p.m. Contemplative prayer will be offered in the chapel, and rehearsal of Trinity Choristers will be held, both at 7 p.m. Cursillo will meet at 7:30 p.m. Canterbury Choir will rehearse at 8 p.m.
Wednesdays at Trinity, with Eucharist, will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for seven weeks, and new participants are welcome. History Group meets at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Choristers will practice at 4:15 p.m. Thursday. Eucharist with unction, will be at 6 p.m. in the chapel.
A workshop, Parish Communication Skills, led by the Rev. John Coil, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18.
Lawrence
Free Methodist
Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. at Lawrence Free Methodist Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave. The Rev. David Foster will preach the morning message at 10:45 a.m.
Plymouth
Congregational
The Rev. Peter Luckey will preach at the 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. services Sunday at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt. His sermon will explore Jesus' words on forgiveness and how they apply to our marriages. The Gospel text will be Matthew 18:21-35.
The "Not-So-Young Singles" group will meet at the Mass St. Deli for lunch and fellowship after the 10 a.m. service Sunday.
An all-church picnic will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Broken Arrow Park shelter house. Bring a dish to share and your table service.
Clinton Parkway
Assembly of God
Paula Mickley, a physical therapist and healthcare missionary to Zambia, Africa, will speak at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at Clinton Parkway Assembly of God, 3200 Clinton Pkwy. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 a.m. Nursery service is available.
Children's Church will join the 10 a.m. sanctuary service Sunday.
A family service of praise, worship and the Word is set for 6:30 p.m. Sunday and will include special music and ministry by the praise band.
The Refuge youth group will participate in the "See You at the Pole" event on Wednesday.
Immanuel Lutheran
The Rev. Don Miller will preach a life-related message at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 15th and Iowa streets. Sunday school and adult education classes begin at 9:45 a.m.
"Lifestyles," a special Bible study program from the Serendipity Resources, will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 843-0620 for information.
Deborah's Walkers will meet at 8 a.m. Friday at the Southwind Theater parking lot to walk a portion of the South Lawrence Trafficway exercise path. Devotional time will follow.
New Hope Baptist
New Hope Baptist Church will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday in Regency rooms DI and II at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Dr. The teaching through Colossians will continue with the focus on the connection between suffering and the progress of the Gospel. For information call 842-0752.
Trinity Lutheran
The Rev. Charles Gilmore will presiding minister Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H. The sermon, "Forgiveness as Life and Grace," is based on Matthew 18:21-35.
Rally Day, the kickoff of Sunday school classes, begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. The day will be a fun, playful and hands-on way for children ages 2 to 12, both in the church's Sunday school program and from the community, to learn about God. There will be helium balloons for everyone; songs with Jeremy Wirth, the church's new associate music director; face painting; building a "tower of Babel" out of Oreo cookies; making friendship bracelets; watching a skit; storytelling; and singing during a worship service broadcast live on the radio.
Whoever brings the most friends to the event will win a $10 gift certificate.
Call the church for information, 843-4150.
Latter-day Saints
The topic for worship services Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is "Sustaining Church Leaders and Developing our Talents." Lawrence First Ward meets at 9 a.m., and Lawrence Second Ward meets at 1 p.m., both at 3615 W. 10th. The Haskell University Branch meets at noon at 120 Indian Ave.
The Lawrence University Ward begins its services at 11 a.m. at 1629 W. 19th. The topic is "Integrity and Humility." A Church Education System satellite broadcast will be aired at the Haskell Institute, 120 Indian Ave., at 8 p.m. The YSA will hold a Lake Extravaganza from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Bloomington Beach, Clinton Lake. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
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