You’re Invited to the Table of Grace

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Join us on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in person or streaming live on Facebook, as we continue our sermon series, Come to the Table. On Sunday, we will discuss Come to the Table: The Table of Grace. God’s table is one of plenty—where grace is found in abundance! More grace than we can ever imagine; more grace than we expect. God even gives more than we would give ourselves. In the face of such abundance, we are called to be generous as God is generous. Indeed, at God’s pot-luck of grace, even the last in line have more than enough to eat!

Don’t forget we are also hosting our friends from the Dialogue Institute for coffee and baklava following worship! It’s going to be a great day at Shawnee Community.

Volunteer Opportunity: Micah Ministry

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On Monday, October 2 we will be serving dinner at Micah Ministry as a church family. Volunteers should meet at Micah at 4:45 p.m. to help set up and prepare for the guests. Volunteers must be 12 years and older. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here.

Micah Ministry is located at Independence Boulevard Christian Church (606 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64124). From 5:30p-7:00p every Monday, Micah offers a hot “to-go” meal, hygiene products, clothing, additional food items, and items to support our house-less neighbors such as blankets, sleeping bags, tents, etc.

Johnson County Pride in the Park

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Shawnee Community is hosting a booth at the Johnson County Pride in the Park on Sunday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa. This a wonderful opportunity for us to live out our mission and to spread the word that there is a church in Johnson County that is open and affirming and welcomes everyone.

If you would like to volunteer to staff the booth you can sign up at the link below. If you aren’t able to volunteer, come out and support our community. This is a family-friendly event with entertainment, free food and activities for kids.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Trunk or Treat at Shawnee Community!

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Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards! It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn orange, the pumpkins glow, and the candy bowls overflow. Join us for a hauntingly good time at our Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 28 from 4-6:00 p.m.! Dress up, grab your treat bags, and join us for an afternoon of frightfully delightful fun. Share the excitement with your friends and family. See you there, if you dare!

Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. This is always one of our largest events and many hands and trunks are needed! Please consider bringing a car or two and decorate it for trunk-or-treat. There will be a contest for the best trunks with prizes!

Trunk Sign Up

Candy donations are also needed. A collection bin will be set up in the lobby. We will be advertising this event on social media so we do expect a large crowd.  Thank you for helping us provide an awesome experience for our neighbors!

 

You’re Invited to the Table of Peace

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Sunday, September 17 • 10:00 a.m.

Join us on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in person or streaming live on Facebook, as we continue our sermon series, Come to the Table. On Sunday, we will discuss Come to the Table: The Table of Peace. We welcome each other at the table even when we disagree. Coming to tables of peacemaking is hard work. We have to let go of judgments and be willing to listen openly and fully. Responsibility for our actions and forgiveness are both on the menu at God’s table and we are called to sit down and find merciful ways to deal with one another despite our differences. The last few years have strained many of our relationships…how is God calling us to be peacemakers now?

We will also celebrate the dedication of Aubrielle and Jameson Bennett! It’s going to be a great day full of celebration. We can’t wait to worship with you!

Coffee & Baklava with the Dialogue Institute

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Sunday, September 24 • Following Worship

Enjoy homemade baklava, coffee and fellowship with our friends from the Dialogue Institute on Sunday, September 24 following worship.

The Dialogue Institute aims to promote dialogue and engagement between people of different religious and cultural backgrounds through interpersonal relationships grounded in trust, mutual respect and a common search for understanding.

You’re Invited to The Table of Love

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Sunday, September 10 • 10:00 a.m.

Join us on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in person or streaming live on Facebook, as we continue our sermon series, Come to the Table. On Sunday, we will discuss Come to the Table: The Table of Love. Jesus often confounded those for whom acceptance was conditional —those who required specific laws be followed “or else.” The litmus test for Jesus was simply love. He chose time and again to seek out the intention of someone’s heart — to gather together and engage in conversation as a way of moving toward right relationship. What happens when we seek to “do no wrong” to our neighbor, moving beyond boundaries into reciprocal understanding?

You are invited to “Come to the Table.”

Come to the Sunday After Party!

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New Small Group Begins September 11

All are invited to the Sunday After Party on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. The new small group is hosted by Tabatha and will begin Monday, September 11. The small group will discuss Sunday’s sermon and be an opportunity to go deeper into the message.

If you are interested in participating, you can sign up at the link below and the Zoom link will be emailed to you. We look forward to connecting and creating community!

Sign Up for Small Group

Play at the Park

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Friday, September 15 • 5-7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry families are invited to Play at the Park on Friday, September 15 from 5-7:00 p.m. We’ll meet at West Flanders Park (10920 W 55th St.) in Shawnee so the kids can play and parents and caregivers can connect. 

Coffee & Baklava with the Dialogue Institute

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Sunday, September 24 • Following Worship

Enjoy homemade baklava, coffee and fellowship with our friends from the Dialogue Institute on Sunday, September 24 following worship.

The Dialogue Institute aims to promote dialogue and engagement between people of different religious and cultural backgrounds through interpersonal relationships grounded in trust, mutual respect and a common search for understanding.