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FOR BERRYTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH & FRIENDS www.berrytonumc.org

OUR MISSION STATEMENT As members of the Berryton United Methodist Church, our mission is to

be servants of Jesus Christ, seeking to fulfill the Great Commission through worship, prayer, Bible study, service and fellowship.

Andrew Conard, Preacher September 2018 Cell Phone: (785) 925-7701 Church Office: (785) 862-9494

Hello Friends, Whether it is worship, concerts, scouts,

service groups, or school gatherings, Berryton United Methodist Church has a long history of welcoming the people of the community. The opening of the Family Life Center has been a cat-alyst to the ministry of welcoming people. Today, we are looking to the future of extending God’s welcome to all people in the community and be-yond.

This year, Trustees of Berryton United Methodist Church have identified a number of areas around the church property that require improvement to help us continue to meet the needs of those who use our buildings and grounds, as well as create a great first impression for those who visit for the first time. These include, repairing and repaving parking lot, installing new parking lot lighting, burying electrical service line, and replacing ceiling tiles for Children’s Ministry. Our Finance team or-ganized and launched our First Impressions capital campaign which sought to raise $30,000 with commitments to be received on August 12, 2018 and a one-year commitment period which will con-tinue through August 11, 2019. As of August 27, we have received commitments for $30,690. Thank you for your generosity! If you have yet to make your commitment, you can pick up a commitment card at the entrance to the sanctuary and return in in the offering plate. Any funds received beyond our goal will be used under the guidance of our Trustees and Administrative Council for capital pro-jects that will continue to extend God’s welcome to our neighbors.

I am so proud to the preacher at a church with a commitment to help welcome new people. Thank you for your generosity in this campaign. I hope you have a great month! Grace and Peace,

Preacher www.BerrytonUMC.org :: Schedule Time with Me :: www.calendly.com/andrewconard

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

SEPTEMBER CIRCLE MEETINGS:

Rebekah Ruth Circle: Sept. 12, 1:30 p.m. H: Sharon Fundis P: Sharon Fundis Great Plains UMW Annual Meeting: Sept. 14-15 Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS Welcome Circle: September 9, 7 p.m. H: Sharron Schroeder

PLEASE BRING:

I CARE— Progresso or other

Chunky Soup

Health Kits/Ditty: Shampoo

Your donations each month are very much appreciated!

Book Review: By Teresa Stambaugh Book: Hospitable Planet; Faith, Action and Climate Change Author: Stephen A. Jurovics UMW Reading Program: Social Action Bonus Book (Green) Can be found in the Church Library. Stephen Jurovics’ book is an important work of witness and states that faith and connection to God should lead us to save and heal our planet from a looming environmental catastro-phe. Based primarily on the Five Books of Moses, this book speaks to people of faith, offer-ing a handbook on the Bible’s greatest mandate for mortal existence—to choose life for the earth and all its inhabitants. Churches can massively reduce their impact on God’s good earth if they understand the Bible’s mandate and develop practical skills to decrease their energy use.

CAROLYN’S SURVIVOR CELEBRATION AND BIRTHDAY

Please join us in a celebration of Carolyn’s Life, Her Birthday, and Her Journey kicking cancer to the curb!

Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 11 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Lake Shawnee Shelter House #3

4233 SE West Edge Rd., Topeka, KS 66609

We will have a light lunch, Cake, and beverages!

THANK YOU, to everyone who participated in providing the 11:00 Worship Service with your talents and sharing in the special music this summer. We enjoyed something different each Sunday and you were great in scheduling early so my job was made easier. I also thank the choir members for their assistance with the Hymn Sing at the 11:00 Wor-ship Service each Sunday. Jan Bird PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY, Thank you so much for the beautiful ba-

by blankets! We love them so much not only because they are beautiful, but also because of the love, thoughts, and prayers! Thank you so much! Katie & Dustin Schirer THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS, Thank you so much for the treats and the money! Every-thing helps so much! – Katelyn Gauntt THANK YOU, so much for the treats and the staff assistance! We are SO lucky and fortunate to have all of you looking after us and taking care of us!! You are so generous!! Love, Tiffany Deitcher THANK YOU, so much for the money and all you do for the teachers and kids here at Berryton! You are awesome. Love, Erin Lutz MANY THANKS, for the outpouring of love, extended to me for my 90th Birthday. I am truly Blessed to have such a wonderful family and so many friends. Thank you to everyone for the beauti-ful Birthday cards, I look at them and think WOW! Sincerely, Betty Stambaugh

NEAT FEET NAIL CLINIC… The next Nail Clinic with Dan Byl, RN, will be held on Wednesday, Septem-ber 26 from 1PM-5PM. To make an appointment call the church office (862-9494) between 9AM and 1PM.

LOAVES & FISHES CAFÉ

Community Dinner on the Last Wednesday of each month from

5PM-7 p.m. Berryton UMC Free Will Offering

MENU for SEPTEMBER 26, 2018: Bierock Casserole, Vegetable, Salad, Homemade

Dessert, and Drink.

SUNDAY BRUNCH CHANGES

Beginning in 2018, we will meet for Sunday Brunch ONLY in months with five Sundays.

Sunday Brunch will be at 9:45 a.m. on

September 30, 2018 & December 30, 2018

Please join us for good food & fellowship!

SEPTEMBER MISSION FOCUS: TOPEKA JUSTICE UNITY AND MINISTRY PROJECT:

Berryton United Methodist Church has joined the Topeka JUMP Ministry. Topeka JUMP is a coalition of 20 congregations in Shawnee County, Kansas. The organization was incorporated on May 23rd, 2012 and achieved its nonprofit status on November 4th, 2012. Rather than provid-ing direct services to individuals impacted by community problems, To-peka JUMP takes a grassroots approach by identifying long-term, sys-tematic solutions to those problems. Topeka JUMP's mission is to be a powerful vehicle for marginalized populations in Shawnee County to fight for Justice. They do this by building power to address serious communi-

ty problems; to build strong relationships in the community across racial, denominational, geo-graphic, and economic lines; and to empower members of the community to be apart of the solu-tion for problems that personally affected them. Marshall Miller, Kenny Sutton, and Betsy Wiens are our Justice ministry leaders. They will be setting up meetings so YOU can learn more about this important ministry and become a part of the ministry as well. Marshall Miller, 785-379-5008, meeting date September 25, Kenny Sutton, 785-224-9022, meeting date October 10, or Betsy Wiens, 785-862-9433, meeting date October 1. All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and will be held at the church. You may also contact Teresa Stambaugh, 862-6621, with any questions that you might have.

What if the church left the building?

Habitat For Humanity Work Days

Saturday, September 8 and October 13 // 422 SW Taylor //

Join a team from our congregation build a home for a family

through the Build on Faith Habitat for Humanity home. There

will be a variety of opportunities at the build site with no prior skills or experience

necessary. You can also serve by being on a team to provide lunch and snacks

to the workers on those days. Please sign the clip board if you are able to

help. Thank you.

Contact Teresa Stambaugh at tstambaugh@cox.net or any member of the

Missions Committee for more information.

SHAWNEE HEIGHTS UMC FALL BAZAAR

A Fall Bazaar will be held in conjunction with the Shawnee Heights UMC First Satur-day Breakfast on October 6. The bazaar will be from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the SHUMC gym. Missions Team will rent 8’ tables for you to have a booth/space to sell “stuff” (crafts, yard sale items, jewelry, art, clothing, etc.). Think about what you might sell, and rent a table for $25. If you are interested in renting a booth/table, please call or text Carrie at (785) 383-7738 or e-mail her at cjrsophia@gmail.com. to reserve a space. Booth rental monies will go to Grace Med, 12th and Huntoon. You keep money from your sales. Remember to shop after or before breakfast. Make a day of it and go home with a full stomach and new treasures.

BRIDAL SHOWER

Grace Circle is hosting a bridal shower for Page Parker on Sunday, Sept 16 at 2 p.m.

Page will be marrying Dustin Raymie

in October, and we want to wish them well.

The couple is registered at Bed, Bath, & Beyond.

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CANCER PREVENTION Stopping smoking and avoiding secondhand cigarette smoke. It’s re-ported that 20% of all cancer in the US results from obesity, lack of physical ac-tivity, excessive amounts of alcohol consumption and nutrition. In an effort to prevent cancer individuals can eat a balanced diet includ-

ing fruits and vegetables daily, limit red meat consumption to three servings per week, in-crease physical exercise to 150 minutes per week, and avoid alcohol in excess of one to two drinks a day. Additional information is available on American Cancer Website—Cancer.org & on WebMD.

We would love to see YOUR children as we start a new year of Sunday school at Berryton United Methodist Church. Our fall focus is At HOME with GOD. We will be exploring stories about Jesus’ family beginning with the story of Jesus joining his earthly family. This is a familiar story for chil-dren, but it is not a story we usually tell at this time of year. We will discuss Jesus’ birth as we talk about his family. It is important for families to tell their stories. Whether it is the story of the birth of a child, the adoption of a child, or the blending of a family by marriage, our families’ stories are im-portant. Family stories help us feel a sense of belonging. Just like us, Jesus was a part of a family. We look forward to having time with your children to learn about Jesus!!! TATs starts September 11. We will be asking for donations of fruit, snacks and funding. We could still use a couple volunteers; weekly or monthly. Please pray for the TATs team and TATs chil-dren as we begin our new year. We will support Berryton Elementary School again this year with prayer warriors, volunteers to bake, and help with teacher projects. There is a sign up sheet in the hall to the sanctuary for your use. Any Children’s Ministry questions, please contact Betsy Wiens at betsy.wiens@gmail.com or 785-862-9433.

Dear Parents, Happy New Year with T.A.T.s! (Totally Awesome Tuesdays)! We are so excited to get started!!! TATS will begin September 11, 2018. Berryton United Methodist Church representatives will be

at Berryton Elementary School to pick up your child. We will walk the children to the church. Our plans for each week include snacks, crafts, cooking, recreation, music, and a Christian message. The sessions run from after school until 6:00 PM. Please plan to pick up your child by 6:00 PM . You will need to send a note to school with your child to let them know that your child will be attending TATs. If your child is not attending TATs for a week, please notify the school. Also, please notify Betsy Wiens (Betsy.Wiens@gmail.com). To enroll your child in TATs, please complete the form be-low, detach and mail to Berryton United Methodist Church, PO Box 25, 7010 SE Berry-ton Road, Berryton, Ks 66409, hand in to the church office, fax at 862-2152, or email to betsy.wiens@gmail.com. Questions, please contact the Berryton Church office: 862-9494 or Betsy Wiens at 862-9433. TATS will be in session when the school is in ses-sion. We are looking forward to another fantastic year at TATs!!! ~The TATs team TOTALLY AWESOME TUESDAYS (TATs) 2018 Child’s Name:__________________________________Child’s Grade:___________ Classroom Teacher:__________________________ Parent’s Name: ________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________ Phone Number(s)________________________________________________________ Child’s Birthday____________________________________ Home Church:_______________________________________________________ Dismissal Information: Name(s) of person(s) other than parent/guardian listed who may pick this child up. Name:__________________________________________Relationship:___________________________Phone no._______________________ Are you interested in helping with TATS? Yes_______, No _______, Possibly_________, More info ______________________ May we post pictures from TATS on our church website which include your child? (Names will not be given) Yes_____________________, No_______________ If we need to cancel TATS because of weather how should we contact you?__________________________________________ Allergies or other medical condi-tions:________________________________________________________________________ Please return this completed form to: Berryton United Methodist Church, PO Box 25, 7010 SE Berryton Road, Berryton, Ks 66409 OR email to betsy.wiens@gmail.com Phone: 862-9494 Fax: 862-2152

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2018

2018 CONCERTS

The Brothers Saturday, September

15, 2018

Walter Plant Sunday, October 7,

2018

Two Shows— 3 & 7PM

Love Offering will be received

100 CONVERSATIONS IN 100 DAYS

Our preacher, Andrew

Conard, would like to meet one-on-one with 100 people within his first 100 days at Berryton UMC which is through Monday, October 8, in his office.

He would like to learn as much as he can about the congre-gation and community.

To make an appointment please visit www.calendly.com/AndrewConard and click on “100 Conversations” to set up a time to meet.