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June Birthdays 6/1 Linda Zemke 6/2 Jacob Peterson 6/3 Abbey Tyson Lydia Underwood 6/5 Patty Brasel Jenna Householder 6/6 Jacqueline Rahman 6/9 Brian Cuthbertson Corey Weibel 6/10 JoAnn McIntosh 6/11 Ryan Weibel Marin Wagner 6/12 Janet Diemer 6/14 John Weibel, Sr. Delane Cohen 6/15 Beth Hunter 6/16 Cathy Johnson Frank Foiles Neil Smith Katie Harris 6/17 Joy Pack 6/18 Linda Ramey Curt Skoog Lily Wulfemeyer Abigail George 6/19 M John Robinson 6/20 Nancy Bay Kaleb Kasitz 6/21 Peg Nickloy Krista Allen Max Magee 6/22 Bob Whitney Bruce Smith 6/23 Kitty Johnson 6/24 Helen Jepson Marla Thompson Marcus Meeks 6/27 Jill Halstead Jeff Peterson Daniel Schlotzhauer 6/28 Samuel Hunter 6/29 Tevin Wheeler 6/30 Kristine Kirk Steven Cunningham

The Spirit • June 2014

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Welcome New Members Please warmly welcome the new members that join Leawood UMC on Sunday, June 8, 2014:

David and Julie Miller

Gordon Early

Please keep the family of Isabelle Little in your prayers. Isabelle, a longtime member of Leawood UMC, passed away April 27, 2014.

Holy Baptism

On Sunday, June 8, 2014, Grayson James Sump will be baptized at Leawood UMC. He is the son of

Heath and Heather Sump of Olathe, Kansas.

June 2014

Recently, the prayer team and I spent some time sharing, learning and thinking of the many different ways to pray. One session focused on written prayers spoken together aloud. At their urging, I share a couple of prayers we recited together one evening. Read them and ask if they seem relevant to our world today, then read the author and publication date!

The Power of Written Prayers Reverend Howard Johnson

Author: Walter Rauschenbusch published November 1910

The Spirit • June 2014

Recently, in Sunday service, our Gene Samuelson sang a solo entitled "I Can Only Imagine." I remember when this song was popular. It was played a lot on the radio. Bart Millard, singer/songwriter of Mercy Me, wrote this song afterhis father passed away. It won song of the year at the 2002 Dove Awards.

Here are most of the lyrics. I encourage you to play it on your computer, if you have one, and allow your own imagination to escape to the heavenly realm. As

envision these words, may you have a fresh encounter with the Spirit of the living God.

"I Can Only Imagine"

I can only imagine What it will be like

When I walk By your side

I can only imagine What my eyes will see

When your face Is before me

I can only imagine

[Chorus:] Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still

Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all

I can only imagine

I can only imagine When that day comes

And I find myself Standing in the Son

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PRAYER COLUMN Patty Brasel

‘Out to Lunch’ Bunch We will meet June 4th at O’Neill’s at 11:30 a.m. There are no June circle meetings.

Please contact Leawood UMW President, Martha Kent,

with questions or call the church office at 913-648-2131, or view www.unitedmethodistwomen.org

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The United Methodist Women and the entire LUMC congregation are proud to recognize the following students from the class of 2014.* High School: Jenna Foiles, daughter of Frank & Leslie Foiles, is graduating from Shawnee Mission South High School. She is on the all A’s Honor Roll, a four year recipient of the SMS Scholarship pin, Senior Class President, Pep Club Executive and a Kansas Scholar. She is a member of National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pep Club, KSMS Radio & TV Broadcasting, Graduation Committee and a Freshman Mentor. She is a letterman in Cross Country and Swimming and has participated in Track & Field. She enjoys teaching Sunday School (pre-K to 2nd grade) at LUMC.

Jenna will be attending the University of Kansas and is interested in the medical field but her major is undetermined.

Megan McBee, granddaughter of Leroy & Pat Ganser, graduates from Bishop Miege High School in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. She has been in the National Honor Society for two years and on the Honor Roll all four years. In her senior year, she received an Academic Excellence Award and a Family & Consumer Science Department Award. Her school activities include Yearbook, Campus Ministry Team, Spirit Club, Spanish Club, soccer, SADD and tutoring. She has also participated in several community and service activities.

Megan will attend Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas majoring in elementary education.

Will Skoog, son of Curt & Amy Skoog, will graduate from Shawnee Mission South High School. He has been on the Principals Honor Roll for four years and a member of National Honor Society for two years. He was the goal keeper on the soccer team for four years; on varsity for three years and was co-captain his junior and senior years. He earned Sunflower League Honorable Mention in 2011 & 2012 and Sunflower League 2nd team in 2013, as well as Kansas 6-A All-State Honorable Mention in 2013. He also played basketball and was a member of the marching and symphonic bands for three years. He has been a Cadet teacher/mentor in the Interpersonal Skills class for the last two years. He has also enjoyed being a part of the Praise Band at LUMC.

Will plans to attend Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa to study biology and will be a member of the Men’s Soccer Team.

Emma Caroline Smith, daughter of Kevin & Caroline Smith and granddaughter of Phyllis Smith, graduates from high school in Roswell, Georgia.

Emma will be attending Georgia Tech University on a full-ride scholarship and plans to major in international studies. College: Cydney Cary, daughter of Jeff & Lisa Cary and granddaughter of Gordon & Anne Faubel, will graduate from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri with a Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics. Cydney is considering taking a position with a math-tutoring program on an Indian Reservation in North Dakota before returning to school for a graduate degree in mathematics.

Peter Del Castillo, son of Peter & Pam Del Castillo, is graduating from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management. He was a member of the baseball team at Benedictine. He will spend the next two years serving as a Mission Leader with Saint Paul’s Outreach. SPO is a college ministry organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their mission is to create a Christian community of disciples on campus while advancing the truth of the Gospel. Peter is excited to get his assigned College at the end of May.

Dale Smith, son of Bruce & Barbara Smith and grandson of Wallace Smith, is receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology with a Biology Concetration from the University of Kansas. Dale will attend Saint Louis University Medical School in the fall.

Allie Fields, fiancé of Dale Smith, will also graduate from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communication & Graphic Design and a minor in Sociology. She will intern this summer at Hallmark while looking for a job in St. Louis for the fall. Allie and Dale are planning a June 6, 2015 wedding.

David Smith, son of Bruce & Barbara Smith and grandson of Wallace Smith, graduated in December 2013 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. David is currently looking for a job.

Jacob Smith, son of David & Ann Smith and grandson of Phyllis Smith, graduated in December 2013 from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. Jacob is now working at a physical rehabilitation center in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

*Please take a few minutes to look at the board display in the narthex that details all the accomplishments of our graduating seniors!

2014 Graduates

Leawood United Methodist Church

The Spirit • June 2014

Devotions from UMW resources This month all UMW members will be reading the scripture meditating and responding in faith….

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Meditate: Seen and Unseen Disablilites and Pain

Prayer: God of all abilities, remind us that you have gifted us to be exactly who we are. Let us see our sisters and brothers as those made in your image -- an image defined by the gifts of the Spirit. Help us cease to evaluate abilities only in terms of cultural values, economic values, media values and others. Forgive us for missing the immense value of so much that surrounds us but is marginalized by our society. Move us to action in the way of our Christ. In His name we pray. Amen.

We invite you to join one of our adult Sunday school classes. Pick a class and come anytime! Newcomers are always welcome! Questions? Contact Susan Moackler. Faithbuilders Sunday School Class Join the Faithbuilders Sunday school class which meets in the church library on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We welcome you to join us for this enlightening time of faith, fellowship and friendship. Seekers’ Adult Sunday School Class We meet at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning in the Seekers' Room on the garden level of Church. Join the Seekers' Class to be a part of a supportive, life enriching group of men and women who are young at heart and were once known as the "Young Adult Class." The Spirit Sunday School Class Welcome to the Spirit Class! Please join us Sunday morning at 9:30 in the center classroom in BBP Hall in the lower level. This class focuses on Bible study. You will find shared leadership and great discussion, leading to growth in discipleship. We encourage guests and visitors to join the Spirit Class and our social gatherings as well. Disciples and Doughnuts This class is multigenerational and always welcoming of new people. Our goal as a class is to explore the basics of what it means to be a Christian and discern how we might grow in our faith to be better disciples. We try to have lessons that are easy for anyone to participate in without weekly preparation. If you are a very busy person or can’t make it every week, this is the perfect class for you!

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

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Village Presbyterian

Recycling Event 6641 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208, South Parking Lot

Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A fundraiser for Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition

For more information go to www.ssckc.org In collaboration with:

A trailer will be conveniently parked in Village Presbyterian’s south parking lot to collect your unused or unwanted items. Your efforts help the Earth by diverting toxic material from landfills. Donated items are either reused by a local charity or recycled safely. There is a minimum suggested $20 tax deductible donation per car made to SSC. Additional donations welcome.

What to bring

Small electronics - Stereos (except consoles), computers, monitors, printers, toasters, irons Electronics-clock radios, tape players, mp3 players, speakers Mechanical items - bikes, lawnmowers, weed whackers Accessories - jewelry, belts, shoes, pocket-books, scarves, ties, hats Toys Clothing and outerwear for all seasons Linens - blankets, sheets, towels, curtains, drapes Housewares - dishes, silverware, pots, pans, baskets, tins, glassware Books but no textbooks, encyclopedias or Reader's Digest Lamps & Furniture with-out rusty, stained or worn areas Records, tapes, CDs Fabric, sewing supplies

What NOT to bring Large appliances - stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers TVs (any type) Stereos Consoles Mattresses & box springs Auto parts - tires, batteries Venetian blinds & curtain rods Magazines Wire hangers Building material Hazardous chemicals, paint, solvent, oil

Notes: Please, no drop-offs the day before. Removal of sensitive computer data

is NOT provided on site. Goodwill refurbishes and resells

what it can and safely recycles the rest.

Donations go to Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition, a non-profit that helps congregations engage in Earth Care (www.ssckc.org).

Everyone welcome. Invite others.

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Leawood United Methodist Church

Habitat for Humanity Linda Zemke

If you are interested in working on a Habitat for Humanity home (new build) in Kansas City, Kansas in July and August, please send your name to Linda Zemke. The minimum age is 16. However, if we get a team together, perhaps the children could be included in bringing lunch to us at the work site. Habitat really needs people who can work during the week, but it is entirely possible that we could have a weekday team and a weekend team. Please send in your interest as soon as possible so that we can get started on making this happen! Experience is helpful, but not required. Willingness is required!

UMW Rummage Sale—Rummage, Remix, Repurpose!

The Annual UMW Rummage Sale is Friday, June 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 7, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon! Donations for our Rummage, Remix, and Repurpose may be brought to the church beginning Sunday, June 1, after the second service and daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 2 through 5. Along with the usual household goods, furniture, books, knick knacks, children’s

clothes, etc., we encourage you to consider items like:

(Sorry, but we cannot accept electronics or adult clothing.)

Please have donations clean and in good working order. Contact Pat Ganser for large item pick-up. The UMW is counting on the entire church to donate, work and buy. Over the years, many thousands of dollars have been raised for mission because of the generous help of our church family. For questions and offers of help, contact Sherry Magee.

Hardware Old oil/gas cans Watering cans House shutters Old house numbers Spindles

Wood ladders Imperfect items—including broken, no match

jewelry Old lamp shades Sewing items—buttons, zippers, spools Old game pieces

Hot Lunch coming soon . . . . .

Leawood United Methodist Church

I want to thank you for all the prayers, cards and notes, food, emails, rides and visits during my recent "time out." I had a lateral compression fracture of the tibial plateau on my right leg, lost my father, had to have surgery on my right foot, and on May 12th we had to say goodbye to our loving companion cat of 14 years.

Your abiding friendship and support means so much to me. I also thank God for His faithfulness and grace that abounds.

Love and Peace to all, Patty Brasel

Words of Thanks

Time to sign up for weekday and weekend Mission u To sign-up, online go to Great Plains UMW and click on "2014 Great Plains Cooperative Mission u." Scroll down to one of the following that you wish to attend: - 2014 Weekday Registration form - Register Online--2014 weekday Mission u - 2014 Weekend Registration form - Register Online--2014 Weekend Mission u. This will take you to the registration forms you need. If you register online, you may either pay only the $25 registration fee or pay the full amount with Paypal. You will need to go to "Registration forms" and download the appropriate forms (like medical, etc.) to bring with you to Mission u.

It is time to order books for the studies and read them. Be ready.

Excited to have you all be there.

Help pay for women, men, children and youth to come. Please!!! If you need any help, contact Martha Kent.

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Hot Lunch is July 4. We will be asking for hot dogs and buns soon. And people to work. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by Sunday, June 1.