St. Arbucks Chapel – January 15, 2025

  • How can we help the people who are suffering in LA?True compassion means not only feeling another’s pain, but also being moved to help relieve it.” Daniel GolemanWe can certainly be praying and that is something every one of us can do. In addition, we will create a link online for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) which gives 100% to the relief efforts. You are welcome to designate with the memo line of your check as well. We have lost two United Methodist Churches to fire over the last few days. Three pastors lost their homes, and of course many have lost their homes and businesses. secure.myvanco.com/YPJD/campaign/C-125C1 to donate online.I was moved by the poem by Amanda Gorman in response to the fires of LA. It it titled, “Smoldering Dawn” and can be viewed by clicking on this link: https://www.instagram.com/amandascgorman/reel/DEqfcZHSM4t/
  • This Sunday’s 90 Minute Class Methodism 101 – Sunday, January 19th – 1:30 to 3 pm. If you are interested in what makes Methodist theology unique, I would encourage you to take this class.
  • In two weeks….if you want to know your S.H.A.P.E – Do you know your SHAPE for ministry? Sunday, January 26th from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. This class will help you identify your spiritual gifts, heart (passion), abilities, personality and experiences as a way of making a difference in our world. For either class, email Neal at nwhitlow@chwichita.org to enroll.
  • Confirmation Class – Spring, 2025
    Because of our pilgrimage to Greece this summer, we are going to have Confirmation (for those grade 8 or older) earlier. Chris Tillison, our Director of Youth Discipleship sent out a survey inviting your response to two options. If you did not get an email from Chris, please email him at ctillison@chwichita.org
  • Holy Land 2025 is canceled. “Journeys of Paul in Greece,” is the replacement pilgrimage, Summer, 2025.
    This 8 day pilgrimage would leave Wichita on June 21 and return on June 28 unless you elect to go on the optional 3 day (returning to Wichita on July 1) addition to the Greek Isle via ship. For a brochure with information about the places we will visit and cost, please click here https://www.instagram.com/amandascgorman/reel/DEqfcZHSM4t/If you would prefer a paper brochure, they are available at the church office, Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30 or on Sunday morning at the Welcome Center. The deadline is February 1st. Please do not hesitate to contact our guide, Dr Mike Philson, at the following email: mike@worldtravelbucketlist.com if you have any questions about the pilgrimage.As a bonus, during Lent, Fr. Terry will teach a class on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. on Paul’s missionary journeys from the Book of Acts. This will be excellent preparation for making the most of the pilgrimage. More information will be forthcoming.