July 10, 2017

FINAL DAYS to sign up for

Pictures for the New Directory.

We are hoping that ALL that attend CHUM will take advantage

of this opportunity.

You do NOT have to be a member of CHUM!

If you attend our services we want you as a part of our directory too.

There are times still available

on these dates. Tuesday, August 1 & Wednesday, August 2

2:00 - 9:00pm

Call the church office to schedule your photo shoot!

Participants will receive a FREE directory and 8” x 10” photograph.

Time slots are filling up fast so please call soon!

(316) 683-4643

Just a reminder that you may bring any prop with you

for your picture.

Middle School Mission Trip 2017

Brian, Brian, Brian, Brian, Ah, the sounds of Middle School mission trip. The middle school youth spent a few days in Kansas City doing mission work at Crosslines and Harvesters Food Bank. At

Crosslines we put together shelving for storing supplies for their thrift store in the morning. In the afternoon we worked on putting together 220 commodities box-es for their elderly clients. The next day at Harvesters food bank, we worked on repackaging 12,000 pounds of fresh carrots. Our fun day was spent at Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun. It was a great group of youth and sponsors and everyone worked really hard and had a great time. Special thanks to Michelle Groh, Heather Manganiello and TJ Will-Gallegos for helping out sponsoring our trip.

Church Services

9:00 am - Sanctuary Traditional Service

10:15 am - Fellowship Hall Contemporary Service

11:20 am - Ward Chapel w/ Communion The 40 Worship Service

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

SERMON Jesus and the Refugee Uncomfortable Christianity series Rev. Kent H. Little

TGIF July 14th @ 6:30pm

Bite Me Barbeque 132 N. St. Francis

Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and conversation!

For more information contact Janice Rich, 265-4879

Also contact Janice for carpooling.

July 2, 2017 - One Service

Attendance 201

Giving $12,913.00

Pastor Kent’s Blog - http:littlerev.wordpress.com/ Email - kent.little@collegehillumc.org Phone # - (316) 683-4643 Webpage - www.collegehillumc.org

College Hill

United Methodist Church A Reconciling Congregation

Wise in the Ways of the Spirit, Bold in the Ways of Justice,

and Graceful in relationships with all Creation.

Our Sympathy to ...Donna and Don Caywood, in the death of Donna’s mom, Joanne Schroth. Mission and Ministries (M & M) Dollar Day Report Thanks to all contributors to our Sunday, July 2, M & M offering. Your generous “extra mile” giving amounted to $333.00. An additional amount of $993.00 from the Missions Committee makes our total amount $1326.00. A special thanks also to our children “bucket holders” who stationed themselves, with adult help, at our sanctuary exits. Our next “M & M Bucket Offering” will be Sunday, July 30. These “Dollar Day” offerings greatly support our Great Plains Annual Conference mission opportunities. Tech Help We need additional persons willing to help run sound and video for our worship services on Sunday mornings. David Bartley, Patty Ruzich, and Mattie Predmore are our primary technicians and periodically they need to be gone and we need some backup. If you would be interested in being trained to help us cover this important part of our wor-ship time contact the church office and we will be scheduling a time for training. Thank you! Pastor Kent

Our Sympathy to Molly Allen, in the death of her brother-in-law.

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Congratulations to Bob Rogers on receiving the Robert J. Dole Distinguished Service Award. This award was launched in 2015 by the Wichita-based PBS station, KPTS, to recognize work done by businesses or individuals and their support in helping our veterans. Robert J. Dole was the first recipient in 2015. Bob Rogers, a member of College Hill UMC, was the second recipient in 2016. Congratulations Bob! Please come by the church office to see his award (shown above).

Living in the Moment Meditation is about compassion, interconnectedness and having an open heart. Join us as we gather the First Wednesday of each month starting in August. We will gather in the CHUM Chapel from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Styles of meditation that will be explored are: *Mala Meditation: A mala is a string of beads used for prayer and meditation. Malas are used with a mantra (chant) and provide a tactile meditation experience. *Walking Meditation: A form of meditation in action. We become mindful of our experience while walking and try to keep our awareness involved with the experience of walking. *Mindful Breathing: Simply focus attention on the inhale and exhale. Also alternate nostril breathing will be explored. *Guided Meditation: Meditation in response to guidance provided by a person or a written text or sound recording. A self-reflective journal or diary is recommended. The mental benefits of meditation are that anxiety decreases, emotional stability improves, creativity and happiness increases, intuition develops, gain clarity and peace of mind, and problems become smaller. The physical benefits of meditation are lower blood pressure, decreases tension-related pain and insomnia, improves the immune system and in-creases energy level. The classes are free although donations will be accepted. For more info, you can contact: Beth Ann Larsen, LSCSW, by phone @ (512) 923-2384, by email @ larsen8101@gmail.com . Beth Ann attends the 10:15 am worship service so you may also visit with her before or after the service! Christmas in July Sacks There are still sacks available to be picked up and returned by July 23rd. These items will be delivered to Cookson Hills United Methodist Mission to be sold in their gift shop at a discounted price for Christmas gifts.

July 9, 2017

Attendance 222

Giving $15,326.00

AGAPE, Rm. 201 - Papineaus had treats. See every one in class Sunday,

July 16th.

BUILDERS, Rm. 305 - We are taking a summer break from our study of the Old Testament. Join us for a discussion on (unknown yet)! Keep Charlie M., Nori and Chico in your prayers.

COMMUNICATORS, Rm. 301 - Brad opened class and we welcomed Abigail, Glidewell’s granddaughter, and our speaker, Phil Coleman. Thanks to Brad & Ruth W. for last night’s social. It was enjoyable! The next class social will be on August 26th at 4:00pm. It will be a swim party at Deuser’s. We will have a taco bar and you can sign up to bring items for the meal. Prayer requests: Ruth Evans, in declining health; caregivers Marilyn and Da-vid Yourdon; and Donna Caywood’s brother, in treatment for cancer. Our sympathy to Don and Donna Caywood and family, in the death of Donna’s mom. Devotions were given by Tricia and we need a volunteer. Phil shared with us the work done by CHUM’s Food Pantry and took time to answer questions. Thank you, Phil.

CONTEMPORARY STUDIES, Rm. B5/7 - Joined together for another Summer Sunday! Happy Birthday last week for Rolf Penner. Good to see Myrne Roe and learn of Jon's health status. Ann Reed reported from John Valusek that Carol is currently in Rapid Recovery at the Masonic Home. This week's lecture on The Desert Fathers and Mothers. Class discussed wisdom of the Desert as applied by Christians living in the 21st century, and conditions without which serious prayer is impossible. Sunday. Lecture Six: Augustine.

DOUBLE CIRCLE, Rm. B4 - Brian taught on Moses today. Moses was

shepherding the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the west end of the wilderness and came to the mountain of God, Horeb. There were 16 present in class. Don gave devotions. Betty reported on the shut-ins. She remembered Wenona Fox who use to be in our class. Her children always said she loved the Double Circle class. Tom’s daughter was with us again this Sunday.

TRAVELING COMPANIONS, Bride’s Room B14 @ 11:15 am - Join us for discussion on spiritual development and personal growth.

VICEROY, Rm. B3 - We continue the book study with chapter 10 and 11 of Accidental Saints by pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber, as we look at our fears and our demons.

July 16 Messy Games 11:30am - 1:00pm

UPCOMING CALENDAR

July 23 - 29

High School Mission Trip Leave after 10:15 am Worship Service

NO UMY

July 30 No UMY

August 6 Lunch Bunch

11:30am - 1:00pm

August 13 Water Park and Dinner in Salina Cost $20.00 Leave 11:30am Return 6:30pm-ish

August 20 Back To School Party

11:30am - 1:00pm

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES

Children’s Ministries Welcomes All Children!

Children’s Sunday School for 2 year olds - 5th Graders

Sunday school will take place in the Children’s Center during the Sunday school time from 10:15 - 11:30am. Take children directly to their classroom and pick them up at 11:30am from their classroom.

Vacation Bible School

HERO CENTRAL Monday - Thursday, July 17 - 20 from 9:00 - 11:30am

For children ages 18 months through 5th grade. Join us for a week of faith adventures and fun as we learn to be God’s heroes!

Register online at www.collegehillumc.org or in the front office.

Non-Profit Org. US Postage

PAID Permit 583 Wichita, KS

Thanks to ALL who helped with the July 4th Bash! It wouldn’t be possible without all the people behind the scenes who work to pull off this Special Sunday Celebration and make it a success. Thanks to the men who worked so hard cooking the

hamburgers and hot dogs and to those who served the meal. Also a big thank you to the youth and parents that helped at the serving table and to clean up afterwards. Lastly, a big thanks to the committee that puts this event on every year. This year it was the 8th Annual Celebration and

we are all looking forward to the 9th Annual July 4th Bash!

175 people served WOW!

Fun Time!

College Hill UMC Church Council and Combined Committee June 12, 2017

Those present: Did not pick up the attendance sheet, sor ry. Call to Order: Chair Don called the meeting to order . Opening Reflections: There were not any. Minutes: The minutes for the May 8 meeting Tom moved to accept with cor rection – should be Asbury not

Aldersgate. A second was received and motion carried. Finance: Chair Clarice shared Finances are not looking very bright. May offering was $15,000. Clarice asked the

Council for a way to better reach Congregation regarding the giving. There were several ideas presented on how to receive more income. One is a trivia game. Kent spoke on funding budget and stated how much has been cut from the budget in the 7 years he has been here. If there is a need to cut any more, it will really affect the ministries of CHUM. A discussion was then held and many ideas were presented. Each person knows that we have a hill to climb if we are to become sustainable.

Staff/Parish: Kent shared that Sunday will be the farewell event for Ashley. There have been six or seven applications received for the Children Ministry Coordinator. This position hopefully will be filled by the time for VBS. Trustees: Vice Chair Sharon Peter s shared the following:

Parlor A/C electrical has been installed Working on the sanctuary lighting. Trees have been trimmed. The Boiler/sump pump has been addressed New banner has been purchased and is on the outside tower The A/C for the basement cannot be done this year for lack of funds.

Marketing: Chair Ar len stated there will be pictures for a new CHUM Directory taken. Help is needed for

check-in and orders on these dates: June 23rd from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. and June 24th from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. For the addition of cell phone numbers and email addresses, it will cost $25 and this has been paid. Also there have been 100 additional copies ordered for $30.

Leadership: no repor t UMW: (please note that the Wednesday evening women ’s group, led by Amy Hodgson-Smith, continues to mee on the 4th Wednesday of the month.) Youth: Br ian shared there are 30 kids for Summer Rec. The Middle School Mission tr ip is to KC and they leave on

June 25th and the High School Mission Trip is in July to Dallas. Children: Ashley shared there is a team of four women who will be helping oversee VBS. Sunday School is covered through August. The Summer Rec. intern is running the administrative side of this program. Additional Items: Don shared we should be looking at an event for next year dur ing MKL, J r . and invite Bishop Oliveto for the Justice/Civil Rights and the Leadership Team be responsible for part of this event. There needs to be a core group that begin making plans. Pastor Report: Will be gone the last two weeks of June attending school in Tulsa. The July 4 th event will be service in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. followed by a cookout of hamburgers and hot dogs. The neighborhood fire department and their families have been invited to attend. Then a report on Annual Conference:

Annual Conference will be closing all three offices, Lincoln, Topeka, and Wichita and locating one office in Topeka. Clergy health insurance – group vs individual or allow them to purchase their own as it is now Adding gender equality Accountability to council of Bishops Immigration and Refugees

The first Lunch with the Pastor was attended by eight people and four were relatively new. Ashley was asked to close the meeting with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Scheffer