Lenten Sermon Series

"Followers”

You are invited to follow Jesus. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or haven’t done.

It doesn’t matter who you know or don’t know. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve been to church or haven’t been to church.

He invites everyone to a life of discipleship. The stories of Jesus in the New Testament show how his disciples followed him. Through this Lenten sermon series, we revisit their stories and think about how we can follow Jesus better here and now.

Mar. 1 “Follow” (1) (Matthew 9:9-13) Mar. 8 “Follow” (2) (Luke 5:1-11) Mar. 15 “Fearless” (Matthew 10:16-25) Mar. 22 “Follower Wear” (Colossians 3:12-17) Mar. 29 “The Cost of Discipleship” (Mark 8:34-37) April 5 “Surrender” (Matthew 26:6-16) April 9 (Holy Thursday) “Unfollow?” (John 6:56-71)

In Christ, Choongho

Our Staff

Rev. Choongho Kwon Senior Pastor

Judy Everley Congregation Care Minister

Melissa Williams Financial Secretary

Brent Dickerson Office Manager

Dr. Jonathan Ray Choir Director

Charles Tsui Accompanist

Kathryn Boman

Whitney Lollar Nursery Attendants

Avondale UMC - A place for spiritual enrichment

through participation in a caring church family.

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Youth Zone, page 2

Many Thanks, page 2

Our Schedule, page 3

Lenten and Easter Events, back

Missions, back

With joy in our hearts, we

SEEK to grow spiritually,

LOVE and celebrate all, and

SERVE faithfully as God calls us.

VISION: We are passionate about reaching out to all and inviting people to

connect with God through worship, prayer, service, mission, and fellowship.

ALL are welcome here.

Scouting Ministries Sunday Highlights!

While we are saddened that Cub Pack and Boy Scout Troop 179 did not recharter this year, we were pleased to have a great representation of scouts assisting with the 10:50 service on Sunday. We were privileged to have 4 Girl Scout troops represented and 2 Cub Scout Packs and 2 (Boy) Scout Troops with us. Miakah McNatt sang "On My Honor" and Rev. Kristy used that theme for a "Time with Children." Another highlight was awarding the United Methodist Cross and Flame Award to Kathryn Zibell. This award identifies the recipient as one who has served children and youth and recog-nizes the unusual amount of time and energy dedicated to service of children and youth. The Cross and Flame is a unique symbol for an award. It is a powerful image. It relates the church to God through Christ (the cross) and the Holy Spirit (the flame). When it is given as an award, there is a clear message of gratitude for the connection of one's life to service and faith. We thank Kathryn for her faithful service to Avondale and to the scouting program.

Elizabeth Boman,

Scouting Coordinator

Being Faithful

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Februay 2, 2020 Our Presence Sunday Worship (Combined) ......................................... 110 Sunday School .................................................................. 61 Received This Week ............................................................. Capital Improvement ...........................................................

February 9, 2020 Our Presence Sunday Worship (Combined) ........................................... 56 Sunday School .................................................................. 38 Received This Week ............................................................. Capital Improvement ...........................................................

February 16, 2020

Our Presence Sunday Worship (Combined) ......................................... 122 Sunday School .................................................................. 30 Received This Week ............................................................. Capital Improvement ...........................................................

February 23, 2020 Our Presence Sunday Worship (Combined) ......................................... 110 Sunday School .................................................................. 46 Received This Week ............................................................. Capital Improvement ...........................................................

In Memory of Orval Kimball: Donald & Teresa Lawhon, Cherie Russell, Stanley Family In Memory of Annie Releford: Boy Scout Troop 1179

THRIFT SHOP HOURS 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday—Friday 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday

HOURS

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

MARCH DONATIONS NEEDED: Peanut Butter

Memorial Giving

Dear Rev. Kwon, Ruth Laningham, and members, Thanks for your support in helping me plant 4 trees - the project went great and thank you Mrs. Laningham for coming to watch us plant them. Luke Casebolt ——————————————————–———————————— Thanks to everyone that keeps me in their thoughts and prayers, for the letters and gifts, and for sponsoring me at Cursillo in February, and the transportation to and back. Melisa Strauss ————————————————————————————–—— Thank you from Vern and Harriett Linscott for prayers, cards and phone calls. Liz is doing better and Vern’s surgery is March 19. Love, Harriett ——————————————————————————–———— Thank you very much for the prayers, cards and visits from Pastor Choongho during my recent surgery and stay in the hospital. It was comforting to know that so many at AUMC were lifting me in prayer. I am recovering well at home and hope to see you soon. Michael Williams ———————————————————————————–——— AUMC thanks Ruth Laningham for gifting us with Lenten devotional booklets, given in memory of Anna Lee Brizendine, Myron Flinn, Charles Holt, Orval Kimball, Frances McHugh, Annie Relford, and Bill Taylor. Please enjoy them daily. ———————————————————————————–———

Thanks for all the cards and good luck wishes we received at the moving away reception. We had a wonderful time connecting with everyone that was there. Thank you Elizabeth Boman for making it happen. After March 16th our new address will be: Sandy and Mark Keeney 249 Thomas Jefferson Ter Elkton, MD 21921

We Have a Winner!

Our Golden Ladle winner for the Souper Bowl is first-timer, Brent Dickerson with his delicious Broccoli-Cheese Noodle Soup! And I will present the Golden Ladle to him...as soon as I find it!

Other winning news: our food pantry got 268 food items

and $156 in money donations; and our Youth got $299 in

donations for the Souper Bowl. Thanks to all who worked

and ate! Suzy Conaway

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FRIDAY, MARCH 6 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fish Fry in Wesley Hall SATURDAY, MARCH 7 10:30 a.m. Finer Things Guild - Church Library 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. MKI - FULL SPEED AHEAD in Wesley Hall SUNDAY, MARCH 8 - Daylight Savings Time Begins 12:00 p.m. Handbells Practice 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Teen Meeting - Wesley hall TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Presidential Primary Election in Contemporary Life all day 1:00 p.m. Bible Study in Room 14 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice THURSDAY, MARCH 12 10:00 a.m. Breakthrough Prayer in Chapel FRIDAY, MARCH 13 4:00 p.m. - 7:30p.m. Fish Fry in Wesley Hall SATURDAY, MARCH 14 9:00 a.m. Hodge-Shy Guild in Contemporary Life SUNDAY, MARCH 15 8:30 a.m. Education Committee Meeting - Wesley Hall 12:00 p.m. Handbells Practice TUESDAY, MARCH 17 1:00 p.m. Bible Study in Room 14 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 9:30 a.m. Elizabeth Guild - Contemporary Life Room 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice THURSDAY, MARCH 19 10:00 a.m. Breakthrough Prayer - Chapel FRIDAY, MARCH 20 4:00 p.m. - 7:30p.m. Fish Fry in Wesley Hall SUNDAY, MARCH 22 - UMCOR SUNDAY SPECIAL OFFERING 12:00 p.m. Handbells Practice TUESDAY, MARCH 24 1:00 p.m. Bible Study in Room 14 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

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Current calendar information is always available at www.avondalemethodist.org

March Birthdays 1: Allwynne Ryder Ewing, Jerry Simpson 3: Joanna Lyon 7: Anna Graft 14: Jasper Dare 17: Jason Wimberley 22: Hannah Kwon 28: Janie Wasser 29: Margaret Troll 30: David Garrett 31: Chase Newman

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 10:00 a.m. Breakthrough Prayer - Chapel FRIDAY, MARCH 27 4:00 p.m. - 7:30p.m. Fish Fry in Wesley Hall SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Girl Scout Derby Build Day in Wesley Hall SUNDAY, MARCH 29 12:00 p.m. Handbells Practice TUESDAY, MARCH 31 1:00 p.m. Bible Study in Room 14

FOR VACTION BIBLE SCHOOL 2020

Sunday, July 19th—9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday July 26th—9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 1—9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 2—9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Avondale United Methodist Church 3101 NE Winn Road Kansas City, MO 64117 Phone: 816-452-3518 Early Worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Email: avondaleumc@gmail.com https://facebook.com/AvondaleUMCkcmo/

Lenten and Easter Events at AUMC

March 6, 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday Fish Fry March 13, 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday Fish Fry March 20, 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday Fish Fry March 27, 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday Fish Fry April 5, 8:30 a.m. & 10:50a.m. Palm Sunday Services 9:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Contemporary Life Brunch & Silent Auction April 9, Northland Maundy Thursday Service (TBA) April 10, Northland Good Friday Service (TBA) April 11, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt (ages 3-10) April 12, 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Easter Services

From Your Mission Committee: While the Chouteau Elementary students will enjoy their spring break, they may miss their hot breakfast and lunch each day. Traditionally the back-snack program sends extra food to families who will miss those meals --your extra donations to the food pantry will be appreci-ated. UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Sunday will be March 22. Donations collected across the denom-ination on UMCOR Sunday fund the office work of UMCOR. This means 100% of other funds donated for disaster relief can go to help people in desperate need when a flood or tornado or typhoon or hurricane strikes.