Volunteer Spotlight

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Megan Dieme is mom to 3 kids – Souleye (15 years), Bacary (10 years) and Arona (7 years). She has been married to Kalifa for 11 years. They started attending Shawnee Community in 2012. Megan says she loves helping in Sunday school because she gets to see the kids grow over the years and helping the kids with the crafts!  Megan just started her private practice called Baobab Therapy and Wellness, LLC in May. She is a therapist who works with kids and adults. When she is not running her kids to many sporting events she loves to listen to books, be outside in nature and blast salsa music and dance while cleaning house.  Thanks Dieme family for being part of our Shawnee Community family!

See you on Sunday!

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Sunday, February 6th • 10:00 a.m.

We can’t wait to worship with you on Sunday, February 6th at 10:00 a.m., either in person or streaming on Facebook, as we continue our sermon series, The Art of Hearing. On Sunday, we examine Hearing is Believing.

We don’t know what Jesus taught his followers on this particular day, but whatever it was it seemed to be exactly what his disciples needed to hear. After a night of fishing and coming back empty handed, they heard Jesus’ words and it gave them the encouragement they needed to try again. As tired as they probably were, they were able to open themselves to Jesus’ guidance exactly when they needed it most. Their willingness to hear what Jesus taught them was life changing for all of them.

Sometimes, it is in the middle of feeling like we have failed that we are able to open ourselves up to hearing from God exactly what we need at the moment we need it most. When have you been discouraged or felt like you’ve failed? How has hearing God’s voice in your life offered you the encouragement you’ve needed to get through a difficult time?

Staff Love Fund

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Shawnee Community Family,

2021 was another unpredictable one, but nothing stopped our amazing staff. They have faithfully kept us connected through it all. Whether it be songs, sermons, newsletters, children’s and teen activities or all of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us moving forward, our staff has made it happen. Let’s thank them now with our annual Staff Love Fund.

Please make sure you mark your check or envelope with “Staff Love Fund.” To give, place your contribution in the offering plate on Sunday, send contributions to the church or visit the Shawnee Community website to make a one-time gift. We will collect contributions until February 28th. Let’s say thank you to our awesome staff and let them know how much we appreciate them and all they do!

Sincerely,

Shawnee Community Board

2021 Giving Statements

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2021 giving statements will be mailed out this week. So keep an eye on your mailbox!

Volunteer Spotlight

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Nicole Slater loves volunteering once a month in Sunday school because she gets to know the kids and their families and feels she is learning right along with the kids! (You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to work in Sunday school!). Nicole and Matt have 2 children, Harper (age 7) and Jackson (age 10). They have been married for 12 years. They have attended Shawnee Community for 7 years. Nicole is a veterinarian and works at Animal Care Clinic. Her hobbies are taking her dogs on walks, doing puzzles, reading and listening to podcasts. Thanks Nicole for supporting children’s ministry for many years!

 

Join Us Sunday In Person or Streaming on Facebook!

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Sunday, January 30 • 10:00 a.m.

Join us at 10:00 am on Sunday, January 30th in person or streaming live on Facebook, as we begin our new sermons series, The Art of Hearing. What does it mean to hear and be heard? So often we have difficulty letting go of our own agendas to hear what others need us to hear, and to hear what God wants us to hear. How can you learn to listen to what God wants for your life? Jesus’ teachings in scripture share volumes with us in more than words…How can his teachings model for you the power of God’s voice and presence and your ability to respond to God’s voice in your life today?

We can’t wait to worship with you!

The Hands & Feet: Mission and Volunteer Opportunities

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January Mission Opportunity – Micah Ministry

Don’t forget to bring your HUGS + Jeans for Micah on Sunday! Look through your closets or dressers for HUGS or pick up an item or two while your are out shopping this week. Thank you for your support of The Micah Ministry and being the hands and feet!

H: Hats
U: Underwear
G: Gloves & Hand warmers
S: Shoes (All sizes needed for adults)
+ Jeans: Men’s sizes 30-36 & Women’s sizes 2-6 are most needed but all sizes are welcome. Jeans can be gently used. Take a look through your closet and dresser drawers!

Questions? Contact Patt Ludwick, family ministry director, at familyministry@shawneecommunity.org.

The Micah Ministry is an ecumenical feeding and clothing ministry housed at Independence Boulevard Christian Church in the Old Northeast area of Kansas City. To learn more about Micah and how you can get involved, visit their website: https://www.ibcckc.org/the-micah-ministry

 

Volunteer Opportunity – Micah Ministry

Micah needs volunteers for the following:

• Help set up from 3-5:00 p.m. on Mondays for hot meal and clothing distribution
• Help set up at 3:00 p.m. and stay until 7:00 p.m. on Mondays for hot meal and clothing distribution (Sign up in both spots on the Sign-Up Genius link below)
• Serve inside or outside from 5-7:00 p.m. on Mondays
• Sort donations on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Provide 400 individual bags of cookies for the hot meal bags

Everyone is wearing a mask at all times inside and outside to keep people safe. You can sign up to volunteer below.

Sign Up to Volunteer

 

 

Staff Love Fund

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Shawnee Community Family,

2021 was another unpredictable one, but nothing stopped our amazing staff. They have faithfully kept us connected through it all. Whether it be songs, sermons, newsletters, children’s and teen activities or all of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us moving forward, our staff has made it happen. Let’s thank them now with our annual Staff Love Fund.

Please make sure you mark your check or envelope with “Staff Love Fund.” To give, place your contribution in the offering plate on Sunday, send contributions to the church or visit the Shawnee Community website to make a one-time gift. We will collect contributions until February 28th. Let’s say thank you to our awesome staff and let them know how much we appreciate them and all they do!

Sincerely,

Shawnee Community Board

Volunteer Spotlight

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Danielle and Justin Pippitt are one of our parent teams who volunteer in Sunday school once a month. They joined our church 5 years ago after attending one of our Easter Extravaganza events. They have been married for 17 years and have two children Landon (12 years) and Nora (9 years). Danielle has been a stay at home mom while working on her second bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (her first is in Industrial Engineering). Justin works at Evergy managing a group of engineers who take care of the distribution system.  The family loves reading, hiking, kayaking and canoeing. Danielle is the leader of Nora’s Girl Scout troop. Justin is a fan of Sporting KC and loves to travel and build with LEGO’s. When asked what they loved best about volunteering at Shawnee Community, Justin said, “I have always liked teaching and my wife says I’m basically an overgrown child.” Danielle’s response was, “I enjoy reviewing my bible knowledge through the eyes of children.” Thank you Pippitts for volunteering in children’s ministry!

Join Us for Worship Online this Sunday

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Sunday, January 23 • 10:00 a.m.

Join us Sunday for online worship at 10:00 a.m. on our church Facebook Page or you can watch anytime on our YouTube channel or website. We will continue our sermon series, Living With Joy.

Due to the high number of COVID cases in our community and to minimize exposures at this time, the Health & Safety Team has concluded that it would be best if we continued church virtually this Sunday.

We grieve that we cannot worship together in person, but give thanks for the Spirit, that continues to be with us and hold us together, no matter where and how we worship. As always we give thanks for your patience and flexibility as we navigate how to best care for one another and the body of Christ.