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First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit

1625 NW O’Brien

Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

Church : 816.524.3933 Info Line: 816.524.5550 Fax: 816.524.4071

E-mail: office@firstchurchls.org

Web Site: www.firstchurchls.org

We the people of the First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit are called by

God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, sent by Christ to build

faith, bring hope, share love; as a diverse, growing, grace-

giving community.

First Presbyterian Church Ministry Team

Ministers: All Members

Pastor, Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Michael McCall Email: michael.mccall@firstchurchls.org

Director of Music: Courtney Williams

Asst. Director of Music: Sharon Pyburn

Email: sharon.pyburn@firstchurchls.org

Office Administrator: Diane McKee

Email: office@firstchurchls.org

Organist: Cathy Howell Church Sexton: Sharon Pyburn

Nursery Director: Cassandra Pyburn Attendants: Kim Grant, Meghan Bell, Briana Peterson

Monthly CNN (Church News Network) May 2018

Sunday Worship Schedule

9:00 am Contemporary Service 10:00 am Faith & Fellowship

11:00 am Traditional Service

Building Faith...Bringing Hope...Sharing Love Volume 18 Issue 4 – May 2018

May 2018

Sunday, May 20, 2018

FPCLS Night [t th_ Roy[ls!

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Ti]k_ts $15.00

On S[l_ Now!

Friday, June 1, is FPCLS night at the Royals. This is going to be a very special, fun-filled evening!

• 5:00 pm - "Big Slick Celebrity Softball Game"

featuring Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet, Paul Rudd, and others.

• 7:10 pm - KC Royals vs Oakland A's • Buck Night - Hot Dogs and Peanuts are $1.00 each. • Fireworks spectacular following the game. All this fun and excitement plus fellowship with your church family for just $15.00. Tickets are for sale in the Narthex.

Thr__ Strik_s You’r_ Out…!

• 10:00 am - One Worship Service Graduate Recognition • 11:00 am - Brunch catered by Chris Cakes! Includes delicious pancakes, sausage and orange drink. This breakfast is sponsored for the church by the Fellowship Action Team. Donations will be accepted but are not mandatory.

The Bell Choirs will host their Annual Signature Sale fundraiser on this day!

(see article on inside page)

If you have a graduate to celebrate, please contact the church office at (816) 524-3933.

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Michael’s First Take

Is First Church your church? Is First Church your church? Is First Church your church? Is First Church your church? Then please let your family members and care givers know so that we will be contacted when you need us and can’t call yourself. We are here to support you and your family in all the ways that we can, but you need to let people know to give us a call. Thank you.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13

Dear First Church Community –

May. May Day. Mother’s Day. Pentecost. Graduation Sunday. Memorial Day. May is a wonderful month. Summer is before us while spring, after a crazy April, is in full bloom. Easter is fresh in our memory even as the promised Holy Spirit comes upon us. Appreciation is shown to mothers as well as those who have gone before us. Celebrations abound.

May is also a verb. May asks for permission. When I was a child we played a game called “Mother, may I?” It was a version of “Simon says”. The Bible is full of examples of what we may do or may become. run the race, so that you may obtain the prize (1 Cor. 9:24) may grow up into Him in all things (Eph.4:15) that I may speak boldly (Eph.6:10) whereby we may serve God acceptably (Heb.12:28) that our joy may be full (2 Tim. 1:12) that they may rest from their labors (Rev.14:13) .

May I? Sometimes a parishioner asks permission to do something that I assume they know they may do…vacuum after an event…wash dishes…pull weeds… sign up to teach Sunday School…attend an Action Team meeting…clap or stand or sit or sing during a song…ask me questions about the sermon…the list goes on and on.

Being a part of a church family means “Yes, you may.” Having a church home means “Yes, you may.” It is in doing - that our faith comes alive, that enables our church body to function, that satisfies our need to contribute. So thank you to each of you who “step up” in countless ways.

Looking ahead…SUNDAYS THIS MONTH WILL BE SPECIAL.

MAY 6 – Communion Sunday. Sermons continue on “Life’s Essentials”.

MAY 13 – Mother’s Day. Last day of Sunday School.

MAY 20 – Pentecost. ONE 10am SERVICE (wear red). Graduation and Recognition Sunday. All Church picture and brunch. An update on Ebenezer Too will be given.

MAY 29 –Memorial Day weekend.

So…may you? Yes, you may. This is your month.

Pastor Michael

PS – I am glad to announce that Curt Likins will be serving as an Interim Part Time Director of Christian Education for the Summer. Curt will serve onsite with Day Camp, Youth Encounter, and Mission Week. He will oversee youth and children’s ministry for the Summer as well as plans for next Fall. Curt has been volunteering with our youth and serving on Session. We welcome Curt now as he serves on our Staff for the Summer!

PPS—Courtney Williams has announced she is stepping down from her position as Music Director, effective this summer, due to family obligations. Courtney will remain as part of our Praise Band and as a valued member of our congregation. We thank her for her service at First Pres!

Summary of April 24, 2018 Meeting of Session

This summary is not the minutes of the meeting

The meeting was opened with devotional based on Acts 14:21-23 and prayer.

Session reviewed Narthex and Outdoor Task Force proposals & praised the superb efforts of both teams. After meaningful & thoughtful discussion, Session voted to approve the proposals made, but have them in Phase 1 & Phase 2. Phase 1 will include: a new sign & playground (immediately), an outdoor theater (after requested modifications made), and a new entrance with vestibule & canopy and a canopy extension (after initial campaign). Phase Two in a renovated narthex (but will require time for discussion in the Fall. Session asked Rev. Dr. Dennis Haines & Willis Duncan to co-Chair a Campaign Task Force to raise funds (full teams to be approved in May with work to begin in June.) Full details for all is coming on May 20 at our 10am combined Pentecost Service.

- Minutes of the March meeting were reviewed and approved

- Clerk of Session reported: • Birth of Carroll Thao, daughter of Bee & Theresa Thao, born on April 10, 2018.

Grandparents are Pat & Tom Lehman and great grandmother is Bernice Smart • Death of Anton “Max” Erath on April 13, 2018. Memorial service was held at

the church on April 20, 2018 officiated by Rev. Dr. Michael McCall. - Monthly calendar for May 2018 was reviewed and updated

Finance Action Team (AT) reported March had lower income & higher budget expenses for a $4,460 monthly deficit. At the end of March the YTD income was $8,159.85 over expenses and we had $19,743 in the bank checking/saving account. March income was $34,539 and YTD income was $109,556.19.

Building & Grounds AT reported repairing an outside light fixture, men’s restroom faucet, continuous flowing drinking fountain and removed a 6” dead tree.

Education AT reported an extremely successful “Night at the Movies” youth fund event which raised $6,270 and sold 122 tickets. Thanks to all who participated. Session gave a very special thanks to Curt Likins and Katie Murphy for their outstanding efforts and exceptional dedication to our youth.

Fellowship AT reported Maundy Thursday & Easter Sunrise Services were well received. On May 13 there will be a “Muffins for Mothers”. May 20 will celebrate Pentecost & Graduation. Mission AT reported July 23-27 as Church Wide Mission week, articles will be put in the CNN to describe numerous upcoming events and Noisy offering will be coordinated with children’s sermons.

Worship AT reported several compliments on Maundy Thursday and Easter Services.

Pastor Michael’s report included meetings, visits, work done & hiring Curt Likins as Interim DCE.

Old business reported Rev. McCall, Donna Haines, Rob Rodebush, & Don Buss attended Presbytery Mtg.

New business reactivated Emily Wegner & accepted transferring Donna Dilsaver memberships.

The meeting was adjourned with prayer by all and The Lords’ Prayer.

EATING OUT GROUP...will dine at Tasso’s in Kansas City on Saturday, May 5 at 6:30 pm. The group will meet at the church at 6:00 pm for anyone wanting to carpool to the restaurant. Please contact Dick and Lucy Daily at (816) 220-8792 to let them know you will attend and if you would like to carpool. The restaurant is located at 8411 Wornall Road, KC, MO. All are welcome!

KEENAGERS...has had a busy year! May 9th we will be going to lunch at Panera followed by “Billboard Blockbusters” at Quality Hill Playhouse. Tickets may be sold out but please check with Sharon in case one becomes available! In June, please join us at the church on June 14 at noon for Fellowship and Conversation. Be watching the bulletin and our church Facebook page for more information. Questions? Please see Sharon Pyburn.

Mission Action Team

In May, the Mission Action Team is collecting paper products and other items that will be used during the Traveling Day Camp held at our church June 25-29. The items needed include paper towels, paper plates, napkins, cups, sunscreen, bug spray, tissues, liquid soap, water balloons, small pool toys, cheap goggles. Items can be left on the mission table in the Narthex. Thank you for your support of our camp!

This month’s Noisy Offering collected on May 27th will be designated to underwrite the cost per camper for the Traveling Day Camp to be held at our church June 25-29, 2018. Your gifts are much appreciated.

The “Rise Against Hunger” project has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2018 at our church. This program is faith based and provides nutritious food globally and in the United States for those in need. We plan to prepare enough packaged food to feed 10,000 people. All supplies will be provided. We will need 60 to 80 volunteers of all ages to help assemble and prepare for shipping and the youth will be encouraged to “decorate” shipping containers. Morgan Bates from “RISE” will make a presentation on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at a Mission Summer Night program. We will begin our campaign to raise $2,900 to support this worthy organization.

BLESSING BAGS...The Young Adults group put together Blessing Bags and still have some available. Grab a few to hand out to the homeless or those in need. They are located in the Narthex.

WHERE’S THE BEEF?! Raffle tickets to win a half a beef are $10 each and can be purchased from Phil Skelley (816-623-9325) or online at www.onegoodmeal.org. This fundraiser supports One Good Meal and will be drawn on June 15th.

ELIZABETH BIBLE STUDY...is continuing a book study , He Speaks to Me by Priscilla Shirer. They meet each Friday at 9:30 am at the church. Please contact Carol Phillips for more information.

INQUIRING MINDS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS...will continue it’s study of Presbyterian Beliefs by Donald McKim at 10:00 am on Sundays in the library. The last class will be held on May 27, followed by a summer break.

Stay Up-To-Date...

YOUNG ADULTS..meet the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at the church. They also gather for lunch on the first Sunday of each month. Please contact Gwynn Olson at (816) 876-8319 for more info.

THE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP...sponsored by Kansas City Hospice will meet on Tuesday, May 1st from 3:00-4:30 pm at the church. They meet the first Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in joining the group or need more information, please contact Christy Hanson at (816) 363-2600. There is no cost to join but they request that you register with Christy prior to your first meeting.

THE MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP...will meet on Saturday, May 12 at 7:45 am at the church. All men of the church are welcome to join them for breakfast and fellowship!

THE WOMEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP...will meet on Saturday, May 5 at 8:30 am at the church. All women of the church are welcome to join them for breakfast and fellowship!

LIFE LINE SCREENING, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit on Monday, June 18, 2018. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

Beautiful Music

The final Vesper Bells rehearsal for the season will be held on Wednesday, MAY 9. They will have their 6:30 pm practice followed by a potluck dinner.

The final Spirit Bells rehearsal for the season will be held on Monday, MAY 14. They will have practice at 9:00 pm followed by a brunch.

The final Chancel Choir practice for the season will be held on Wednesday, MAY 16. They will celebrate with a picnic at 6:30 pm and sing in the Combined Worship Service on May 20.

Thanks so much to all of our musicians! Have a great summer and we’ll see you in August!

SHIJKLMNO SKPO

Our Hand Bell Choirs will be having another Signature Sale on Pentecost Sunday, May 20th. Members of both bell choirs will be donating baked goods and different items they make to raise funds for the refurbishing of our Malmaark Hand bells. Unlike the 4 1/2 octaves of Schulmerich hand bells that we have refurbished twice previously, the Malmaark hand bells, our littlest and largest hand bells, have never been worked on and updated. We would like to protect our investment of these beautiful instruments. Your support will be appreciated!!!

ONE GOOD MEAL...we collect cookies on the fourth Sunday of each month for this program. Please bring cookies, individually wrapped (one large or two small), to church on May 27 (Memorial Day weekend). Thanks for your support of this program! For more information, contact Barbara Stone at (816) 509-8681.

A Huge Thank You… To everyone who came out to support the Youth Fundraiser, “A Night at the Movies.” What a wonderful night it was, raising over $6,200 to support our youth! Thank you to everyone who made the evening possible including those who performed, those who prepared the food, those who did countless acts of running around in preparation of the evening, those who donated items for the Silent and Live Auctions, and to those who purchased tickets to share the evening with us! There are not enough words to express our appreciation to all of you!

5/ 2 Braeden Brasfield 5/ 2 Susie Wood

5/ 3 Calvin Downing

5/ 3 Michael Murphy

5/ 4 Stanley Howell 5/ 4 Kara Specht 5/ 7 Laura Muckey

5/ 7 Berna Jean Norman 5/ 7 Clark Persinger 5/ 7 Cori Persinger 5/ 9 Katelyn Hardt 5/10 Joseph Cromwell

5/10 Nancy Kneip

5/10 Michelle Shaffer 5/10 Ella Skelsey

5/11 Nathan Muckey

5/11 Ashley Reiter 5/12 Lonnie Bruns

5/12 Mary Likins

5/14 Sydney Allen

5/16 Barbara Crystal 5/16 Gwen Meeler 5/18 Natalie Allen

5/18 Gunner Covinsky

5/18 Christy Hunt 5/18 Ryan Tindall 5/20 Deana Antle

5/21 Joshua Grauberger 5/22 Carol Gerdel 5/23 Jake McClure

5/24 Mary Schworer 5/27 Roxee Beaver 5/27 Bill Gardner 5/28 Melissa Bruns

5/30 Haley Bruns

5/31 Eva Uhl

H.O.W. - HOSPITALITY ON WHEELS. We offer a few meals for those in need from surgeries, illnesses, bereavement, and more. If you are interested in preparing meals for someone, or if you have a need for a few meals yourself, contact Sharon Pyburn at the church, 524-3933, or email Jspyburn@aol.com.

CARING MINISTRIES...Here at First Pres., we are all family and we are here for each other! Through volunteer efforts we offer many “Caring Ministries:” During difficult times, people often feel very alone. They may have no one to talk to who will really listen. Stephen Ministries give them a listening ear—someone they can talk to about things they wouldn’t discuss with anyone else. The We Care team meets once a month. Members of this team reach out to our shut-ins. Contact Sharon Pyburn if you feel you have time to visit with any of our members who can’t make it out to church. Did you know...we are a Stephen Ministries Congregation? We are one of more than 12,000 congregations throughout the world that have equipped lay people to care for those experiencing grief, divorce, hospitalization, and many other life crises. Stephen Ministry is our ”one to one” compassionate care team. Stephen Leaders go through extensive training and they meet weekly with those who have concerns. If you have questions about the program, please contact Pastor Michael, John Fields or Sharon Pyburn.

Date 9:00 Team 11:00 Team Worship Leaders 11:00 Acolytes

May 6

Communion

4 4 John Fields Madison Bellamy

May 13 5 5 Marian Stables Nora Lightfoot

May 20 6 6 Hugo Gibson Isabel Murphy

May 27 7 7 Wyatt Howell Dihl Dwyer

Sunday’s Volunteer Schedule for MayMayMayMay Youth Events

TRAVELING DAY CAMP—A WEEK OF FUN AT FPCLS

JUNE 25-29 40 CAMPER MAXIMUM

SPOTS WILL GO FAST!

• To build rela)onships and impact lives for Jesus Christ

• To share the Good News of Jesus Christ with young people in our church and community

• Young people will connect with commi6ed Chris)an role models

• Kids enjoy the outdoors with water games, archery, camp ac)vi)es, campfires and one day

with the horses!

• Teach kids the love of God through daily Bible stories, cra<s and skits

• A week-long unique blend of outdoor ministries and congrega)onal ministry

• Designed for young people who have completed grades K-6

• The curriculum is Christ-centered and ac)vity based

Invite your kids friends and neighbors! Let’s get excited about a week of summer fun!

To register for Traveling Day Camp, log onto www.heartlandcamps.org and then click on Day Camps and

Traveling Day Camps. A link is also available on our website at www.firstchurchls.org.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS FOR EVERYONE!

• Overnight camps for campers who have completed grades 2-12

• Variety of camps based on age and interests of campers

• Camps designed to build rela)onships, share the Good News of Jesus Christ and have fun in a safe,

exci)ng and inclusive environment

• Specialized Camps for Adults with Disabili)es and Family & Grandparents

• Heartland Youth Encounter—June 10th-15th—

L O C A T I O N : H E A R T L A N D C A M P , 1 6 9 6 5 N W 4 5 H W Y , P A R K V I L L E , M O

For camp informa)on and schedules, log on to www.heartlandcamps.org then click on Overnight Camps.

YOUTH MISSION WEEK JULY 23-27

Our Youth will partner with other groups in our church to do mission work in our own community.

Stay tuned for more informa)on on this rewarding and fun week!

SRNHJI HS TONO!...With that comes a chance for storms and tornadoes. Do you know where our safety areas are located in the church? If you are upstairs and cannot make it downstairs, please use the bathrooms and church lounge. If you are able to take the stairs down to the lower level, (do not take the elevator!) the following rooms are considered a safety shelter: the library, the center room, room 100 and room 110. The nursery uses their bathroom as a storm shelter. All rooms should have a red sign on them that says Storm Shelter. The rooms should also have a flashlight.