May 13, 2019

MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Loren Pack & Leslie Perez

Jenni Harris

We are excited to have these three join our CHUM Family this past Sunday during the 10:15 am Worship Service.

TGIF May 17th @ 6:30pm

Cy’s Hoof & Horn 425 N. Commercial, Sedgwick, KS

Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and conversation!

For more information contact

Janice Rich, 265-4879 Also contact Janice for carpooling.

Saturday, May 18 Food Pantry & Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00am Fellowship Hall

Phone # - (316) 683-4643 Webpage - www.collegehillumc.org

College Hill

United Methodist Church A Reconciling Congregation

Wise in the Ways of the Spirit, Bold in the Ways of Justice,

and Graceful in relationships with all Creation.

Linda & I, and members of the CHUM Tai Chi class would like to extend our deepest thanks to you for allowing us to host this years 2019 World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Event at CHUM. We had over 50 participants, more than any previous year! Thank you so much, Al

******************* Final Meditation Class Brad Smith’s Final Meditation Class will be Monday, May 13, from 6:00 - 7:00pm in room #201.

******************* Children’s Books The Medical Loan Closet (MLC) is working with Spring Cleaning Laundry’s to provide shelves and children’s books for their clients. If you have children’s books you could donate, bring them to the church office. We will collect and work with the MLC to deliver them to Spring Cleaning Laundry’s.

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CHUM Women’s Book Club Won’t gather again until June 9th in the CHUM Parlor. They will be discussing Becoming by Michelle Obama. Hope to see you at 11:30am for conversation and treats!

Exciting new Sunday School Opportunity Began Sunday - “Common Threads” Ian & Michelle Horne are leading a new Sunday School class, Common Threads. It is a casual, come when you can gathering, with the focus on Faith and applying it to Current Events. There is no prep or reading required in advance. We will have a light curriculum that is provided weekly with time given at the beginning of class to read the few paragraphs and reflections and then discuss. The class begins at 10:15am and is downstairs in the Bride’s Room #B14. COME JOIN US! If you have any questions, call either Miche l l e (316 -347-4712) or Ian (316-200-4546) or Pastor Jill. 90th Birthday Celebration A Come & Go Reception will be held on Saturday, May 25, in honor of the 90th birthday of Gerry ReQua. Stop by Cumbernauld Village, 716 N. Tweed St., Winfield, KS, any time between 2:00-4:00 p.m. If you are unable to stop by, a card can be sent to Gerry at the following address: Gerry ReQua

c/o Renee Smith 10613 Lakefront

Hutchinson, KS 67502

CHUM Graduates HIGH SCHOOL GRADS

Zoe Abbott - East HS Sebastian Boswell - East HS Braeden Helms - Heights HS Camille Pierce - Derby HS Ben Roberts - Eisenhower HS Carli Siebenmark - East HS Justus Talkington Sy - East HS

COLLEGE GRADS Nigel Murphy - Master’s Degree in Public Policy w/ emphasis in Env i ronmenta l Po l icy f rom American University. Erin Rodgers - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting w/ a minor in Management Information Systems from Rochester Institute of Technology Christina Rogers - Master’s in Business Administration from WSU.

**************** 2019 Citywide Celebration for Graduates Rev. Jill will be participating in this event and would love to see you there. It will be held June 2nd at 4:00pm at Saint Mark UMC located at 1525 N. Lorraine in Wichita. The guest speaker will be Dr. Marche Fleming-Randle. This is faith-based celebration and reception for 2019 graduates of local high schools, junior colleges, colleges, and advanced-degree programs. You are asked to register in advance by calling (316) 681-2214, Ext. #122. CHUM Women’s Group The CHUM Women’s Group monthly meeting is Wednesday May 22, 6:30 in the library. We will be looking at our mission and the activities planned for the remaining months of 2019. We are a service group but with an attitude of “fun.” Please join us! We are actively seeking increased participation from the CHUM family at large.

The church building and office will be closed Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday.

May 12, 2019

Attendance 256

Giving $32,564.00

AGAPE, Rm. 201 - Jim led the class in the second installment of How Jesus Became God. Jesus was not the only divine human walking the earth and performing miracles ... how was it that Jesus' story survived to become Christianity? Happy birthday this week to Gary Hawley, Shelly Petty, and Haley Shelton Burpo. Save the date: Friday, June 7, for class social, details TBA. Horning/Jarrett treats next.

BUILDERS, Rm. 305 - Be prepared to discuss the handout on the special session of general conference. Gladys and Mary have goodies. Keep Charlie, Nori, Joan B., Mark McKee and the flood victims in your prayers.

CHILDREN, Children’s Center - This past Sunday the children made picture frames for the woman in their life they call mom. This coming Sunday we will discuss different moms of the Bible. If you haven’t done so yet sign up for VBS at www.collegehillumc.org

COMMON THREADS, Bride’s Room B14 @ 10:15 - Our first class got off to a great start! We had a really good turn out for the first class. Our topic was Vaccinations and we had a robust conversation with lots of shared learning. We welcome anyone who would like to give it a try next week, our topic of discussion will be Self Improvement Reality Shows. Hope to see you there!

COMMUNICATORS, Rm. 301 - Thanks to John Brewer for leading the class in a discussion of the book All the Miracles of the Bible focusing on the New Testament. All your efforts are appreciated. Recommended reading for Sunday is Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:31-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14. A special thank you goes to Linda and Steve for hosting our Cinco de Mayo celebration. Also thanks to those who brought food to share. Mark calendars for Tuesday, June 18, for Tuesday on the Terrace at Botanica. Prayer requests for all unspoken prayers and concerns. Marilyn Bean has devotions next.

CONTEMPORARY STUDIES, Rm. B5/7 - Happy Mother's Day celebrated by eighteen this wonderful Spring Sunday! Sympathy to Yvette and Brenda in the death of their mother, Betty Juanita Leerskov Brenner. Keith Williamson reviewed first half of Chapter 10 - "Crossing the Bridge to a New America". Sunday, the second half. Tabletalk asked "Where do we go from here?"

DOUBLE CIRCLE, Rm. B4 - Lilaha opened the class with 18 present. She played “A Firm Foundation” and read devotions - thank you! Dr. Brake led us in a lesson from Romans 8: 1 - 14: There isn’t any condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Our special guests today were Betty Clement’s son, Chris, and his wife, Kayla, Betty’s grandson, Miles, and wife, Rita, and the special star was baby Meilani (Betty’s great-granddaughter). Prayers for all who cannot be with us. Next luncheon will be Monday, May 20, at noon in room #105 at CHUM. Blessings!

TRAVELING COMPANIONS, Bride’s Room B14 @ 11:15 am - Join us for discussion on spiritual development and personal growth.

VICEROY, Rm. B3 - We want to welcome to the class Tony and Leo. Reminder that Saturday at 5:30 meet at Mike S. @ 1561 E. 76th St. South, just off of south Hydraulic for a pot luck dinner. We will begin a new discussion next week.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES

May 19 End of School

Family Party 11:30am - 2:30pm

UPCOMING CALENDAR

Groove Activity June 2 Play Day @ Chautauqua Park

Church Services 9:00 am - Sanctuary Traditional Service

10:15 am - Fellowship Hall Contemporary Service

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Rev. Jill Sander-Chali Series Theme: Jesus is a master storyteller, often employing puzzling stories to teach a deeper message. Each week we’ll look at one of Jesus’ parables to better understand the kingdom of heaven.

May 19 - Ready for the Kingdom Jesus tells a story about ten bridesmaids who trimmed their lamps while waiting for the bridegroom. Some brought extra oil and some did not. What does it look like for us to be ready for the kingdom? Matthew 25: 1 - 13

May 26 - Reward in the Kingdom Jesus tells a story about a landowner who hires workers in the vineyard and pays all of them the same no matter how long they have worked. What is the reward for kingdom living? Matthew 20: 1 - 16

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PAID Permit 583 Wichita, KS

Summer Intern 2019 College Hill United Methodist is looking for two interns to help with CHUM Groove and some different projects during the summer at College Hill. You will be helping with set up, take down, publicity, cleaning and misc. projects. This is 8-10 hours per week and runs May 31 to August 5, 2019. Must be a Junior in High School or older. Most activities will be on Sunday afternoon and/or evenings. If hired, you will be required to be Safe Gatherings Certified. If interested, please contact Brian Sutton at: brian.sutton@collegehillumc.org or call him at 316.683.4643 to receive an application.

CHUM is searching for a Technical Director The Technical Director is in charge of sound reinforcement, video and Powerpoint projection, video streaming and recording, audio recording, lighting and all audio-visual equipment. This is a part-time job, not to exceed 30 hours per month. The Childcare Coordinator's mission is to provide a safe, enriching environment where children experience God's love. This is accomplished through implementing age-appropriate curriculum and scheduling childcare workers for worship, children's programming, and special events. This is a part-time job of 4 -7 hours per week. Applications are accepted until the positions are filled. Job descriptions available at http://collegehillumc.org/information/employment. To apply for either position, submit a cover letter and resume to: employment@collegehillumc.org.

************************************ Online Safe Gatherings Training Jodi will offer this again on Sunday, May 19, at 11:30am in room #105. If you have any questions, contact Jodi in the church office.

************************************ Vacation Bible School To Mars and Beyond is this year’s theme. The dates are June 17 - 21. A meal will be served at 5:30pm and VBS will be held from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Registration can be done online at www.collegehillumc.org. Contact Jodi Rice with any questions you might have at (316) 683 - 4643.