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Christ's Love, Our Foundation
Grow Deep, Reach Wide
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BISHOP ELECTION Q&A WITH REV. DAVE WHETTER
Sunday, July 21 | Immediately Following Worship
Grab a snack/coffee from the Café and join Rev. Dave Whetter in the Gathering Place for a question-and-answer session about the upcoming bishop election. At the 2025 Central States Synod Assembly, we will elect a new bishop as Bishop Susan Candea ends her term and retires. Dave will answer questions about
the election process and more.
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BEWARE OF SCAMS AND PHISHING EMAILS!
It’s easy to think you’d never fall for a scam… until that convincing email from your pastor asks you to respond by email or fill out a seemingly innocent form. Phishing scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot, making it crucial for everyone to stay vigilant and protect their personal information.
If an email you receive from Pastor Zac (or any Atonement staff member) seems oddly worded or raises red flags, proceed with caution. The first step is to look closely at the email address it came from and make sure it is the actual person's email address (ending in @atoneluth.org, for example, NOT atonement.com, kuisdhf893@gmail, or something else.)
Remember, staff members will never ask you for sensitive information via email and will rarely send you a link to click on unless you were already expecting it.
If you are ever in doubt, call or text the person the email appears to be from and confirm before clicking on a link, opening an attached file, or replying.
You can use the button below to check out more information on how to protect yourself from email scams.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Saturday, August 10 | 9:00 AM
Atonement Gathering Place
Grief Support Group is an opportunity to find comfort and companionship in a safe place, knowing you are not alone. We would love to have you join us. Contact Pastor Jordan for more information.
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Click the button below to add your prayer request to the email Prayer Vine and/or the printed Prayer Sheet found in the bulletin insert. (You are always welcome to remain anonymous.)
If you would like to receive the Prayer Vine so that you may pray for others, please contact Pastor Jordan and let her know.
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Join the Atonement Prayer Vine. The Prayer Vine is sent out throughout the week with prayer requests so that we may pray for others.
Use the link below to sign up to be a part of the Prayer Vine.
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Readings for July 20-21
First: Jeremiah 23:1-6
Second: Ephesians 2:11-22
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34,53-56
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Readings for July 27-28
First: 2 King 4:42-44
Second: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel: John 6:1-21
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KFaM
Kids & Family Ministry
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FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING TEAM NEEDS YOU!
Sunday School is coming back this fall beginning Sept 8! We’ll need a wonderful team of people to share their faith and God’s stories with our young brothers and sisters. We need people for large group opening, class leaders, supply team, décor team and Funday Sunday coordinators. Hit the button below for a list of open positions and to see what tugs at your heart!
Our team meeting will be on Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 PM.
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PARENTS' DAY OUT / PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Parents Night Out | July 20 | 6 PM
Parents Day Out | September 7 | 2 PM
If you need a few hours for a date night, some quiet time, or time to run errands, we'd love to play with your kids. If your kids are 3 months old to 10 years of age, we'll take care of them! Sign up in advance or check upcoming dates and times at www.atoneluth.org/kfamnews.
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SUMMER READING
FOR PARENTS
Don’t Miss It is designed for busy parents! You can just read the left-hand pages!
Parents have approximately 936 weeks from the time their child is born until he or she graduates from high school. It goes by fast! The responsibility to shape a child’s faith and character can seem overwhelming. If you are a parent, you have probably realized by now that you can’t make a toddler share. Can’t force a child to have faith. Can’t compel a teenager to make smart decisions.
But there is something parents can do. They can make this week count. And then do it again, and again.
Don’t Miss It helps parents discover that what they understand about their kids now has the potential to change their kids’ future. If parents don’t miss what’s happening during this phase of their kids’ lives, then maybe kids won’t miss some important things they need to know about life. That’s why what parents do this week matters.
It’s just a phase, and none of us wants to miss it. Pick up your free copy at the Kids & Family Ministries table at the east entrance (check off your name so I know you have it).
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UPCOMING BAPTISMS
Charlotte Siegman | July 28, 2024
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YFaM
Youth & Family Ministry
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HAPPENING NOW -
ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING
75 local youth (including several of our own) are in New Orleans, Louisiana for the ELCA National Youth Gathering (July 16 - July 23) Drew Renollet and Pastor Jordan are on the trip as well.
Please keep all of the youth and their adult leaders in your prayers for safe travels and a Spirit-filled experience. Look for photos once they return!
You can also check in on what is happening at the Youth Gathering using the buttons below.
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HIGH SCHOOL CAMP SUCCESS!
High school students returned this past weekend from Rainbow Trail Camp in Hillside, Colorado. They had a fun week of Spirit-filled activities and adventure. Check out the photos in the Atonement Photo Galleries using the button below.
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YOUTH SUMMER "HANG TIMES"
High school and middle school students can join Drew for combined Hang Time on Sunday, July 28 @ 6:00 PM in the narthex/lobby. Email Drew at drewr@atoneluth.org for more information.
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GOT TALENT?
Are you interested in joining one of Atonement's choirs or have other questions about our music ministry or choirs? Contact the appropriate director below.
Dr. Ray Feener
Director of Adult Choirs
Email Dr. Ray Feener
Julie Assel
Director of Handbells (Adult and youth)
and Youth Instrumental Music
Email Julie Assel
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LEND A HELPING HAND AT CONCERTS
Various concerts, all open to the public, are being planned for Atonement's sanctuary in the summer and fall. Volunteers are always needed to help set up these outside concerts. Please contact Rick Deasley for more information and to volunteer your time and talents to serve in this way!
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LUTHERAN SUMMER
MUSIC PROGRAM
Lutheran Summer Music invites you to livestream over 30 inspiring concerts, recitals, and worship services throughout the entire month of July. Performances and services are shared by over 250 students, faculty, fellows, worship staff, and guest artists who come together to create a vibrant community of music-makers.
Use the button below to explore the schedule and access the livestream and video archive.
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Each July, Atonement supports Metro Lutheran Ministry (MLM) and their annual Christmas Store, which serves thousands of families in metro KC at Christmas time. The tree is up in the lobby. You are invited to take one (or more!) tags from the tree, purchase the item(s) new, and place them under the tree by July 30th. If you have any questions, please email Bette Croes.
Most needed items:
· Children’s Coats 2T
· Women’s Coats (XL-4XL)
· Men’s Coats (2XL-4XL)
· Blankets (King and Queen)
· Small Kitchen Appliances (No Toasters or Hand Mixers, Please)
· Men’s, Women’s, and Teen Gifts
· Pots and Pans
· Men’s Undershirts (MultiPacks, All Sizes)
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP PACK UP GIFTS!
We are looking for volunteers on July 30 at 10 AM to help pack up all of the donated gifts and get them ready for pick up by MLM. If you can help, please email Betty Croes.
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A message from one of our partners:
Harvesters is seeking dedicated volunteer drivers to assist with picking up food donations at businesses and grocery stores throughout the Kansas City metro area.
Requirements:
- This is a weekly commitment; volunteers are asked to select at least one half-day or full day a week to drive for us.
- Be able to make a 6-month commitment.
- Must be 21 years old.
- Pass a background check.
- Have a clean driving record.
- Able to drive an 8-person passenger van.
- Able to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly.
Join us in making a difference in our community! Your time and effort will help ensure that our neighbors in need receive donated food in a timely manner.
Email kfairbanks@harvesters.org today and drive for a cause!
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ATONEMENT'S GOLF GROUP
Tee Times - Thursdays | 5:51 pm and 6:00 PM
Sykes Lady Golf Club, 12501 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66213
Contact: Dennis Allerheiligen
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WHY COOK? SUPPER CLUB
Sunday, July 28 | 6:00 PM
Louie’s Wine Dive, 6701 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS
Enjoy conversation with old friends and new over dinner.
RSVP to Janette Schumm
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CRAFTERS' GROUP
Tuesday, August 13 | 10:00 AM
Atonement Sunshine Room
Bring your project and enjoy time with other crafters!
Contact: Janice Kindred or Marcia Mack
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XYZ SENIORS GROUP
Thursday, August 15 | 11:00 AM
Charter Hall
Our speaker will be Larry Dingman, a board member of the TWA Museum who started at TWA as an International Flight Attendant and worked for TWA for 27 years. He will present the history of TWA. Lunch will be a Chic-fil-A box lunch and is $10, payable at the door. Sign up will begin July 27 at the table in the narthex. Contact: Jade Scarlett
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NOVEL IDEAS BOOK CLUB
Thursday, July 18 | 7:00 PM
Atonement Room 109
Join other avid readers to discuss the current book we are reading together. (July is The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.)
Contact: Marcia Mack
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY GROUPS (CIRCLES)
Various Times and Locations
Join a circle group for conversation and fellowship!
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MARY CIRCLE
2nd Thursday each month | 1:00 PM
(July and August will be at the home of Adelaide Stevenson) Contact: Dorothy Dykman
SARAH CIRCLE
1st Monday each month | 1:00 PM
Atonement Room 102
This circle is taking the summer
off and will resume meeting
on September 9, 2024. Contact: Shirley Foss
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JOY CIRCLE
2nd Tuesday each month | 7:00 PM
Off-site
Meets in the homes of members, using the Gather Magazine as a study resource. Contact: Gerry Barrett
HOPE CIRCLE
1st Monday each month | 7:00 PM
Off-site
This circle is taking a summer hiatus and will resume meeting on September 9, 2024. Contact: Lynn Bleck
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MONDAY BIBLE STUDY
Meets the 3rd Monday of the month (September, October, January, February, March, April, and May), at Atonement from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Join in for Bible/book studies on various topics.
Contact: Barbara Mock, barbarajmock@outlook.com
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ATONEMENT PHOTO GALLERIES
Use the button below to view photos from Atonement's worship and ministry events.
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NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
July 25, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Atonement Gathering Place
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN AN ELECTION YEAR
In this election year, the ELCA is launching the #ELCAElectionActivator network, a facilitation of monthly virtual gatherings and email messages from the ELCA Witness in Society advocacy team. These gatherings will help to support and mutually equip our ELCA community in their localities interested in activities encouraging people to participate in the electoral process. Click the button below to learn more or sign up.
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SUMMER WORSHIP TIMES:
Saturday @ 5:00 PM
Sunday @ 9:30 AM
Café coffee is available at 9:00 AM on Sunday
Refreshments are available after Sunday worship
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Atonement Lutheran Church
(913) 648-0595
9948 Metcalf; Overland Park KS 66212
www.atoneluth.org
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM -3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 m-12:00 NOON
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