Spring Council Forums

Saturday, April 13 | 6:00 PM

Atonement Gathering Place

Sunday, April 14 | 12:00 NOON

Atonement Sanctuary

Plan to attend one of Atonement's church council congregational forums to hear updates on congregational ministries and the 2024 budget.



LET'S TALK!

Sunday, April 21 | 9:45 - 10:45 AM

Atonement Charter Hall

We want everyone's input! You are invited even if you don't have kids/teens participating in our kids or youth ministries!

Pr. Jordan, Drew Renollet, and Boo McCready want to hear from YOU! How can we support families in their faith journey? What should we keep doing, what should we change, what do families need from their church family? Your input will help shape the plans for the next year in ministry.

Caring

Ministry

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Saturday, April 13 | 9:00 AM

Gathering Place

Come participate in the Grief Support Group. This is an opportunity to find comfort and companionship in a safe place, knowing you are not alone.

PASTOR JORDAN'S OUT-OF-OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday, April 30 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Brew Lab - Brewery + Kitchen

7925 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS 66204

Join Pastor Jordan for a fun evening of tacos and trivia!

REQUEST A PRAYER

As a faith community, we're here to share in each other's experiences and lift each other up in prayer. Whatever you're facing—whether it's a cause for joy, a challenge weighing you down, or a particular intention you're holding close to your heart—we would love to join you in prayer.

Please visit the Caring Ministry page below to have your prayer request added to the Prayer Vine and/or the Prayer Sheet found in the bulletin insert.

Associate Pastor / Caring Ministries

Pastor Jordan Stone

KFaM

Kids & Family

Ministry

4TH FRIDAYS

April 26 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Atonement Cafe

4th -6th graders are invited to a night of food, faith stuff and fun. Kids and volunteers can register by clicking on the "KFaM News" link on the KFaM news page.

(4 ADULT/YOUTH LEADERS NEEDED)

VBS DAY CAMP

June 17 - 21 | Daytime

Atonement Campus

We’re bringing VBS & Day Camp back!!!!

We’re excited to have Camp Tomah Shinga counselors bring a camp vibe to Atonement for our 1st - 6th graders* and Preschool - Kindergarteners+ can count on a great week with VBS…spending a week with each other and Jesus is the best!

Visit the KFaM news page for more details and to register! Your early registration really helps us with planning!!

We need wonderful VBS volunteers to be part of this amazing week! Use the link below to find your sweet spot!

CAMP TOMAH SHINGA

June and July | Variety of dates are available

Camp Tomah Shinga - Junction City, KS

A generous camp donor is offering $100 gift for each camper and Atonement also has a campership fund (provided by one of our own sweet members) that allows us to reimburse parents $50 for partial weeks and $100 for full week campers. Let Boo know when you’ve registered! Visit the KFaM news page to register for FAMILY CAMP and/or 1ST - 6TH GRADER CAMP!

UPCOMING BAPTISMS

New life in Christ is coming for these babies...what a joy!

Winston Mokry | April 21, 2024 | 8:30 AM Worship

Jack DeGarmo | May 5, 2025 | 11:00 AM Worship

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

There are numerous things on our calendar, but we need amazing volunteers

to help make those things become part of our ministry.

See the list on the KFaM news page and sign up!

Director of Kids and Family Ministries

Boo McCready

YFaM

Youth & Family Ministry

TRIVIA NIGHT (and chili cook-off)!

Saturday, April 20 | 6:00 -9:00 PM

Atonement Charter Hall

Yes! It's back - and you're invited!

We’ll host our trivia night chili cook-off competition to test your smarts and your culinary expertise. Home-brewed beer and other beverages will be available. We’ll also host a silent auction with some great items! Nursery will be available. Use the links below to sign up as needed.

$20 per ticket at the door.

WE REALLY NEED YOUR CHILI COOK-OFF ENTRIES!

If you wish to bring a pot of your favorite recipe, sign up below and please have it here by 5:30 PM.

HANG TIME WITH DREW

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Sunday Afternoons | 12:15 - 1:30 PM

Meet in the Narthex and go grab lunch

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Sunday Evenings | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Atonement Room 104 - Youth Room

Come join Drew for a short devo, and a time of fun and games!

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION

Sunday, May 5 | 11:00 AM Worship

Do you have a high school senior? We would love to celebrate them! Reach out to Drew Renollet and let him know the student's name and what their plans are for next year.

Director of Youth and Family Ministries

Drew Renollet

Adult

Education

Sundays | 9:45 - 10:45 AM

Gathering Place

You are invited to participate in our adult education classes featuring a variety of speakers on different topics.

April 14: For another episode of Faith from our Pews, Leroy Zimmerman will share his faith journey with us.

April 21: Rev. Rachael Pryor, a UCC minister and Director of Engagement for Kansas Interfaith Action, will share with us about KIFA. KIFA is a statewide, multi–faith issue-advocacy organization that "puts faith into action” by educating, engaging, and advocating on behalf of people of faith and the public regarding critical social, economic, and climate justice issues.

Contact Sharon Yelton with Sunday Adult Ed questions.

LGBTQIA+ CLASS

What Do All of the Letters Mean?

Sunday, April 28 | 4:00 PM

Wednesday, May 1 | 7:00 PM

Atonement Gathering Place

Pastor Jordan will lead us in this discussion. Please join us for either or both of the two sessions.

Concerts at Atonement

April brings a variety of concerts to Atonement's sanctuary, all of which are open to the public. Visiting musicians include Shawnee Mission South Choir, UMKC Choirs, NAVO, Overland Park Civic Band, and Friends of Chamber Music.

Director of Worship

Rick Deasley

Small Group Ministry

We have a wide variety of small groups and Bible studies you can connect with, enjoy fellowship and get to know others!

- Crafter's Group (NEW)

- Novel Ideas Book Group

- XYZ Seniors

- Why Cook? Supper Group

- Atonement Golfers

- Women's Bible Study Circles

Visit the Small Groups page for full details.

New Crafter's Group: Meets on the second Tuesday of each month! Visit the Small Groups page for more info!

Outreach Ministry

"Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly" Micah 6:8

NATIONAL

FAITH + CLIMATE FORUM

Tuesday, April 16 | 11:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Atonement Gathering Place

Clergy and congregation members are invited to learn practical ways to engage our congregations in creation care

through denominational & faith and climate work.

"FEED THE NEED"

Saturday, April 20th | 9:00-11:00 AM

Atonement Parking Lot

We will collect perishable food supplies for Hillcrest Transitional Housing - supporting their mission of offering intensive case management for residents that works on solving the root causes of their homelessness, and advocates for action on homelessness, poverty, affordable housing, and hunger.

See their most-requested items list and bring your donations to the office entrance on April 20. Volunteers will remove items from your car. Thank you in advance for supporting this important work!

HEART TO HEART INTERNATIONAL

Saturday, April 27th | 1:30-3:00 PM

11550 Renner Road, Lenexa, KS 66219

Atonement members & friends will travel to Heart to Heart International to volunteer in their warehouse packing hygiene kits that will be distributed within the US and around the world.

Sign up at the green Outreach table in the narthex/lobby or use the link below. (30 spots are available)

GOOD FAITH NETWORK

SOLUTIONS BRIEFING

Sunday, April 14 | 3:00 PM

Grace UMC

11485 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe KS

You are invited to our annual Solutions Brief. Here, we will hear more about the work being done on our current issues of Ending Homelessness, Mental Health Crisis Care, and Affordable Housing. All Good Faith Network members are encouraged to attend—and if you're not yet a member, come join us to learn more!

SAVE THE DATE: NEHEMIAH ACTION

Tuesday, May 7 | 6:00 PM

Church of the Resurrection

13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS 66224

Join us as The Good Faith Network addresses our county officials to urge them to move forward on the campaigns of Ending Homelessness, Affordable Housing, and Mental Health Crisis Care. We will present solutions to our community's most pressing problems with a voice so big it cannot be ignored.

Learn more at: www.thegoodfaithnetwork.org

or contact one of our team leaders: Jan Allerheiligen, Dave Lind, Collyn Peterson, Ros Thorpe, or Sharon Yelton.

Director of Outreach

Ros Thorpe

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SYNOD ASSEMBLY

Central States Synod Assembly

June 6th-8th

Embassy Suites

10401 S. Ridgeview Road

Olathe, KS 66061

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the ministry of our Synod and get to know people from congregations across Kansas and Missouri. 



Shifts for volunteers:

Registration:

Thursday, June 6 | 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday, June 7 | 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Floor people for Plenary sessions:

Friday, June 7 | 8:00 AM -12:15 PM

Friday, June 7 | 1:00 PM -5:30 PM

Saturday, June 8 | 8:00 AM -10:30 AM

If you are interested in helping with registration or serving as a floor volunteer for part of one day or the whole event, please email Noni Strand.