December 30, 2019

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.

Church Services 9:00 am - Sanctuary Traditional Service w/ Communion

10:15 am - Fellowship Hall Contemporary Service w/ Communion

Epiphany

Rev. Jill Sander-Chali

Series Theme: In a new year, we may have a lot of things we want to change in our lives and in the world around us. This series focuses on our baptismal covenant and the vow we make to "Accept the freedom and power God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves."

First Sunday: Even with great goals, little will change in our lives or world if we don't accept the freedom and power that we DO have. This sermon focuses on the first part of our baptismal vow "Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you?" by weaving together the gifts of the magi to Jesus. After they deliver the gifts, they are warned in a dream to go home by another road and they accept the gift of power they have and do so, keeping Jesus safe from Herod at that time.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

December 31 - Closed at noon January 1 - Closed all day TAI CHI CLASS

Mondays & Wednesdays Weekly in Fellowship Hall

Begins January 6 & 8 6:00 - 7:00pm

Yang 14 and Qigong Shibashi 1 Al Fleming, Certified Instructor

will be the facilitator

NURSERY CARE Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm

Nursery (next to #105) For all children up to 4 yrs old.

January 15 - April 29

LAY ACADEMY Gnosticism

6:00 - 7:30pm for 12 weeks Class runs each Wednesday from January 16 - April 29 Rev. Dr. Keith Williamson,

facilitator in room #B4 Sign up in church office

YOUNG ADULTS OUTSIDE THE LINES

Ages 18 - 25 6:00 - 7:00pm

Class runs each Wednesday from January 16 - February 19

Rev. Kalaba Chali & Brian Sutton facilitators in room #210

ROCK, SHEPHERD, FRIEND, and MOTHER

6:00 - 7:00pm January 22 - February 19

Rev. Jill Sander-Chali, facilitator in room #105

The class will explore our own im-ages of God, reveal the richness of language for God in scripture and creeds, and challenge each of us to expand & enrich who we under-

stand God to be.

2020: YOUR BEST YEAR YET! 6:00 - 7:00pm

January 15 - February 19 Sarah Yost, facilitator, is a

Master Certified Life Coach in room #303.

This class provides an opportunity to learn from 6 local experts in the areas of brain science, habit change and wellness so you can make real

lasting changes in your life.

KIDS CONNECTIONS 6:00 - 7:00pm

January 19 - April 29 Kindergarten through 8th grade

The children will engage in activities and crafts as they explore

symbols and their meanings. Middle school youth will help

with the children.

THE BUSINESS of PRISONS 6:00 - 7:00pm

January 15 - February 19 Kelli Grant, facilitator

Room #201 A book study with Punishment for Sale: Private Prisons, Big Business,

and the Incarceration Binge by Donna Selman & Paul Leighton.

You will gain insight on the histori-cal and current development of

private prison industry. You must purchase the book for this class in

the format you prefer.

$5.00 LIGHT SUPPER Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:00pm

CHUM Parlor

TGIF

January 3rd @ 6:30pm

Jose Peppers 2243 N. Tyler Rd.

Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and conversation!

For more information contact

Janice Rich, 265-4879

CHUM Ladies’ Book Club The choice for January 12, 2020 will be Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. Ellen Estes will be the hostess. In the Parlor at 11:30am.

Live Christmas Tree Recycling Live Christmas Tree Recycling will again be here at CHUM. This year it will be in the West Parking Lot. Dates are December 20 – January 23. All lights and decorations must be removed before putting on the pile of trees. Mulch can be taken! Intergenerational Activity Nights As part of CHUM’s Chew ‘n Chat, we will have 2 Wednesday evenings for intergenerational activities. They will be held on March 4 and 11 prior to the start of the Spring Session from March 25 through April 29.

Welcome Aanyastasia Kae Join us on Sunday, January 26, to celebrate Chum's soon-to-be newest member. We'll meet in the parlor after the second service for a drop-in shower for Mollie Souter and Baby Aanyastasia, due in February. One small request, that won't be too hard, please bring a book instead of a card. Write a sweet message on the inside cover, and your words will be cherished over and over. Mollie is also registered at Target and buybuy Baby.

Thursday, February 20 CHUM’s Valentine Crawl

Best Western North 6:30 - 8:30pm

December 22, 2019

Attendance 267

Giving $23,506.00

New Tai Chi Class Begins January 6 and 8 - 6:00-7:00pm Al Fleming, certified instructor, will once again teach the Tai Chi classes held in Fellowship Hall on Mondays and Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00pm. This session we will be doing Yang 14, a short Yang Style Tai Chi routine of just 14 movements. We have done this one before and the general con-sensus is all would like to revisit it. We will also be revisiting Qigong Shibashi 1. CHUM’s Meet & Greet in the Parlor CHUM’s Women's Group is organizing a campaign to see that the Meet and Greet snacks are covered each and every Sunday of 2020. The different organizations within the church will be contacted to encourage participation by signing up now for three Sundays through out the upcoming year. That is all it should take. What is needed is for someone from these organizations to go to the office and write your group down on an open Sunday. If you are not a part of an organization but wish to host a Meet & Greet, contact Debbie Snell in the church office and she will help you get on the schedule! Sign up sheets for 2020 are now available in the church office window. Quarter Pole Donations Blessing Box Donations The Quarter Pole is located in the church office on the volunteer’s desk. When you have a few extra quarters in your purse or pocket you are invited to drop them in the pole. The money we raise will be used for our beautiful Trinity Garden and to help with the Community Garden. Donations may be brought to the church office to be used in the Blessing Box located in the north parking lot next to the playground. It is used by many that walk or travel through our neighborhood. Easy to eat snacks, chap stick, hygiene items, canned foods with pop top lids, cups of fruits or vegetables, etc. are all welcomed items.

Tuesday, January 7 Food Pantry open in church

office from 9am - 2pm. ************

Saturday, January 18 Food Pantry and Free Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00am in FH Fellowship Hall

Volunteers are always needed to help serve food and drinks as

well as pick up & clean tables. Enter through west doors

between 8:30 - 9:00am.

If Wichita USD 259 schools are cancelled due to the weather,

then remember the church building will also be closed and

all activities cancelled. Rev. Jill will do her best to open on Sundays as done in the past but you can check Facebook or call the church office to be sure.

December 24, 2019

Attendance 362

Giving $4,089.00

December 29, 2019

Attendance 142

Giving $12,614.00

Christmas Offering $1617.00

AGAPE, Rm. 201 - On Sunday, December 22, our small group assembled 50 care kits for Sole Hope. Thank you to all who contributed funding or time for this project. No class this past Sunday due to single service. Don't forget NYE at Wolfe-Murphy's, 10202 E 19th. Meet at 7:00 pm, bring a snack to share, and bring your choice of beverage. We begin a short series of Ted Talks and Hornetts treat when we return on Sunday, January 5th. Happy New Year!

BUILDERS, Rm. 305 - Keep in your prayers: Charlie M., Gladys, and Mark McKee. See you in class Sunday!

CHILDREN, Children’s Center - Sunday, January 5, is the first Sunday of the month so there will not be any Sunday school classes so that the children can attend worship services with their families. We will be back in the classrooms on Sunday, January 12th.

COMMON THREADS, Bride’s Room B14 @ 10:15 - A reminder that we do not meet on the first Sunday of each month, so we will not have class on Sunday, January 5th. Please join us Sunday, January 12, when we tackle a new topic with great discussion!

COMMUNICATORS, Rm. 301 - Thank you to Sheryl Bagby and her silent partner, Debbie Snell, for organizing our Communicator Christmas Program. Also, thank you to all who provided snacks and those who were willing participators. Reminders: Hosting Meet & Greet on Sunday, January 5 and please note the change of date for the: McEachern Brunch, now Saturday, January 11 at 9:30am. Prayer Requests: Julie Drews; Lori Lohrenz; John & Becky Coleman; Donna Caywood; Charles Hitchcock; All the travelers; and all unspoken prayers and concerns. John Brewer has devotions next.

CONTEMPORARY STUDIES, Rm. B5/7 - Happy Birthday this week to Kieth Hiesterman and Bernice Pearson kicking off 2020! Keith Williamson will begin our new book Sunday, Christ In Crisis: Why We Need To Reclaim Jesus, by Jim Wallis. Read "Prologue: Reclaiming Jesus".

DOUBLE CIRCLE, Rm. B4 - Please pray for Lee’s sister as she recovers from knee surgery and for Candy’s sister, Sheila. Blessing for the upcoming New Year. Hope to see everyone in class on Sunday, January 5th.

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

VICEROY, Rm. B3 - We begin a new study so plan to join us in class on Sunday, January 5th.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES

Sunday, January 5th

Lunch Bunch 11:45 @ Little Saigon

1015 N. Broadway

Sunday, January 12th Middle and High School

Mission Trip Meeting 11:30am in room #201

Sunday, January 19th

WSU Women’s Basketball Game Meet at the church for the game. 1:30 - 4:00pm w/ cost of $5.00

SubSandwich Sales 9:45 to 10:15am 11:15 to 11:30am

ROMEO’s

Retired Old Men Eating Out continue gathering every Thursday morning. Feel free to join them at 7:00am at Spear’s Restaurant located at 4323 W. Maple.

This is not a formal gathering with Bible study or program. This is just a time of food and fellowship with the men from CHUM!

Children’s Ministries Welcomes All Children Children’s Sunday School for 3 year olds-5th graders will take place in the Children’s Center during the Sunday school time from 10:15 - 11:30 am. Take children directly to the Children’s Center and pick them up at 11:30 am from the Children’s Center. First Sunday of the month, there is no Sunday School and all children will worship with their family in their preferred service. CHUM Nursery is available for children 4 years and under each Sunday. It is located at the west end of the building across from the elevator next to Fellowship Hall.

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Luke 2: 1 - 20

Matthew 1: 18 - 25