August 11, 2024

Asbury Sunday Worship:

9:00 & 11:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary

10:00 am: Sunday School

11:00 am: Live-Streamed Worship

Asbury's Church Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13 at 6:30 pm in the Parlor. All Asbury members are welcome to attend this open session. If you have any questions, please call the church at 913-432-5573.

Asbury Blood Drive: Friday, August 9

Asbury will be hosting a Blood Drive with the Community Blood Center on Friday, August 9 from 10 am-2 pm in Hager Hall.

All healthy individuals are called to make a life-saving blood donation. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins will be accepted as capacity allows. Schedule your appointment by visiting the following link: click here.

Donating blood is easy and our blood supply relies exclusively on the generosity of volunteer blood donors. There is no substitute for human blood. Most people qualify as a volunteer donor, even if they are taking medications. Want more information? Click here to access a list of frequently asked questions.

Thank you for considering to be a donor and helping to make this blood drive a success!

Blessing of the Backpacks: Sunday, August 11

We know the start of the school year can be filled with many different emotions and we want to help all our young people and teachers start the year off great.

College students, youth, children, teachers, and school faculty and staff are encouraged to bring their school bags (backpacks, bags, briefcases, etc) to worship to receive a special blessing and encouragement for the upcoming school year.

This opportunity for blessing and encouragement will occur at both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, August 11.

Words Matter Luncheon: Sunday, August 18 from 12:15-2:00 pm

Asbury is a community where we proudly proclaim ‘All Means All!’ We seek to be a space where the LGBTQIA+ community are fully loved and welcomed in all facets of church life. We recognize that Words Matter, and in continuing our mission to being fully inclusive, on August 18 following worship in Hager Hall, you are invited to join in a conversation for how we can best be engaged in ministry.  

If you identify as LGBTQIA+, are an ally, or simply have questions, please join us for this conversation. Lunch will be provided (please let us know of any dietary restrictions). RSVP to the church office by Friday, August 16 by calling 913-432-5573 or emailing phyllisw@visitasbury.org. Your presence and your words matter to us in ensuring we continue to faithfully live out our mission of ‘All Means All.’

Defending Democracy Event on Tuesday, August 20

The Mainstream Coalition wants to invite churches to their Defending Democracy series of events! Coming up on August 20, you are invited to learn about the threat of Project 2025.

"Project 2025 and the Threat Against Democracy" will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, August 20 at the Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church (9400 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215). Join us for a conversation unpacking how Project 2025 would overhaul our government and its devastating effects on everything including public education, bodily autonomy, and our democratic institutions. Free to attend; all are welcome.

Bids & BBQ: Friday, September 13

The Asbury Children's Center will be holding its big annual fundraiser, Bids & BBQ, on September 13 at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. Tickets are on sale now!

They will be holding a live auction at the event as well as an online silent auction the week before. We could use donations! Services, goods, collectibles, event tickets, etc. - all of these items have been featured in the past and have been quite popular. If you would like to donate something to put in the auction or donate money towards the event, please contact ACC Director Ann Porter at annp@visitasbury.org. Thanks!

Thanks to All Who Donated to the UWF School Supply Drive!

The students and teachers at Santa Fe Trail Elementary were really appreciative of all of the back-to-school goodies our members donated during our Back to School Drive, hosted by Asbury's United Women in Faith.

632 items were collected in all, as well as $90 in cash! Thank you so very much to everyone who contributed to help make our local students' lives a little easier as they transition back to school.

Day at the K

Family Ministries had a great time at the K on Tuesday! Check out some pics from their night out.

45th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival

When: Friday, Aug. 16, 6-10 pm; Saturday, Aug. 17, 12-10 pm; Sunday, Aug. 18, 12-6 pm

Where: Swope Park (E Meyer Blvd & Swope Parkway, KCMO, 64132)

The Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City, which is 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting over 60 cultural organizations and communities, is proud to present one of the largest gatherings of multiculturalism, focusing on the traditional cultures found here in our home, Kansas City, and its surrounding metro area. General admission is $5 at the gate. FREE for children 12 years old and younger. Parking is FREE. Join us in traveling the world through music, dance, performance, food and great shopping. Click here to view the program online!

KIDS of all ages – Grab a PASSPORT & KIDS WORLD:

Passports are available FREE at the admission gates or Information Booth. Each booth has a “passport stamp” to put in your booklet. The first 100 kids each day to finish their passport booklets and show them to the information Booth staff will receive a small prize. The passport is a great keepsake from the Festival, and it’s free!

Also for kids is the Kids World Tent, featuring kids crafts on Saturday & Sunday from 12-5 pm. Friday & Saturday will also feature an “Instrument Petting Zoo” from 6-8 pm in the same tent.

* Please let Pastor Daekyung (daekyungk@visitasbury.org) know by Monday, Aug. 12 if you’d like to join a group tour on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 12-2 pm. Thank you!

IHN Host Week: August 18-25

Sign up as a volunteer when Asbury hosts IHN guests during the week of August 18-25! You can provide a meal, be a driver, help set-up, and more.

As JoCo IHN winds down, they will limit their hospitality to two families. One new family includes a very cute 8 month old! Contact Emily Morris at emilyrmorris@gmail.com to sign up.  

Food of the Month for August: Canned Pasta

The Food Pantry's "Food of the Month" for August will be any type of canned pasta (spaghetti, ravioli, etc). Donations may be placed on the table in the Welcome Center or on the cart by the main entrance door.

The Food Pantry volunteers are very grateful for the donations from Asbury members! Thank you to all for your continued generosity.

3rd Quarter Ministry Grant Applications Now Open

The Asbury Endowment Committee is excited to announce the offering of Asbury Ministry Grants for the 3rd quarter! The application deadline for the third quarter is September 1.

Asbury endowed funds are underwriting grants of up to $1000. Individuals, committees, and small groups are encouraged to use these grants to sustain, enhance, or create mission and ministries within the Asbury faith community. Grants will be offered quarterly throughout the year.

Application and instructions can be found by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Clevenger, Director of Generosity and Stewardship, at 913-432-5573 or at DanC@visitasbury.org. 

Youth Sunday - "It's About People:" Sunday, August 25

Youth will be leading both the 9 am and 11 am services on Sunday, August 25. Those that participated in the service trip, GodSquad, Institute and Leadership Lab will share about their experiences.

There will be a "brunch" for all at 10 a.m. during the Sunday School hour.

Family Ministries Book Club: Tuesday, August 27 at 7 pm

Our next Family Ministries Book Club is Tuesday, August 27. We will be discussing "UnClobber" by Colby Martin.

Fall Kickoff: Sunday, September 8 from 4-6 pm

Come out and have fun on Sunday, September 8 from 4-6 pm to celebrate all that happened over the summer, while looking forward to a new season of ministry, fun, and friendship.

We'll have bounce houses for the kids, and ice cream, bingo, and prizes for all. Family Ministries has partnered with United Women in Faith for this FREE event, and all are welcome!

Kids Hour: Sundays at 10 am

Kids' Hour is a great way for kids to make friends and build community while learning Bible stories. Kids (PreK - 5th grade) are invited to join the fun of exploring Bible stories through weekly rotations such as art, music, games, cooking, drama, science, and videos. 

Children's Church: 11 am after the Children's Time

Kids PreK - 3rd grade are welcome to join us for Children's Church after the Children's Moment at the 11 a.m. service in the kids' wing (3rd floor east). We might make a craft, play a game, watch a movie, or learn a new song and dance. No matter the activity, kids will have fun learning and growing together!

Sunday Nursery Hours: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

9 am: The nursery is open for children who need it, up to 3rd grade.

11 am: The Nursery is open on Sundays for children aged infant through 5-years-old (if they haven’t started Kindergarten yet). Children who have started Kindergarten are encouraged to join Children's Church.

Coffee and Convos: Sundays at 10 am in the Youth Lounge

At 10 am on Sundays, all 6th-12th grade youth are invited to meet in the Youth Lounge (3rd floor west) for a time of connecting and diving deeper into their faith while they enjoy food and beverages. 

Youth Group: Sundays at 6 pm in the Youth Lounge

We'll eat dinner together and plan for Youth Sunday on August 25.

Youth Sunday - "It's About People:" Sunday, August 25

Youth will be leading both the 9 am and 11 am services on Sunday, August 25. Those that participated in the service trip, GodSquad, Institute and Leadership Lab will share about their experiences.

There will be a "brunch" for all at 10 a.m. during the Sunday School hour.