Bell Choir performing on
February 23rd, 10:30 Sanctuary
His Eye Is on the Sparrow, Arr. by Anna Laura Page
This uplifting arrangement of the cherished hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" is a beautiful reminder of God's watchful care over us. Anna Laura Page's sensitive and expressive setting features flowing melodic lines and lush harmonies, making it a touching addition to any worship service. The piece is both contemplative and joyous, capturing the essence of the hymn's message.
Saranam, Arr. by Sondra K. Tucker
"Saranam" is an evocative and heartfelt arrangement by Sondra K. Tucker, based on a hymn that expresses a deep longing for refuge and comfort in God's presence. The bell choir's rendition beautifully highlights the hymn's meditative and serene qualities, with gentle, resonant tones that create a sense of peace and solace. This arrangement is perfect for moments of reflection and prayer during the service.
Ash Wednesday, March 5th | 7:00 pm | Chapel
Ash Wednesday begins our Lenten journey, and it can be – needs to be – both an individual and a
corporate experience. The service will include the distribution of ashes as a symbol of repentance and humility.
Place: Chapel
Date & Time: March 5th at 7:00 pm
Entrance: West doors (north set)
We look forward to seeing you there as we embark on this meaningful Lenten season together.
Wednesdays In the Park
For children aged 12 and under. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 12th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Dawson Hall. when our monthly program for children aged 12 and under will commence. Kids will be provided with a snack, followed by engaging activities. To enroll, call the church office at 785-266-6555. Don't miss out on the fun!
ICare Food Pantry Garage Sale
Join us for a garage sale to support the mission of the ICare Food Pantry!
Location: Southern Hills Mennonite Church, 511 SE 37th Street (west of Adams).
Dates and Times:
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Thursday, March 27th & Friday, March 28th: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Saturday, March 29th: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What to Shop For:
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Furniture
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Spring and Summer items
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Outdoor items
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Books
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Linens
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And much more!
Donation Information: We appreciate donations of clean, saleable items. No electronics, please.
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Donation Drop Off:
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Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23 from 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Monday, March 24 from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
The ICare Food Pantry is a partnership of four area churches: Berryton United Methodist, Highland Park United Methodist, Shawnee Heights United Methodist, and Southern Hills Mennonite Church.
Sacking Hunger Challenge: Update!
Update:
Thanks for everyone who donated non-perishable food items for the Sacking for Hunger challenge during the last two weekends. On Super Bowl Sunday, we collected 19.8 lbs. of food. This last Sunday, February 17th, we collected 49.7 lbs. of food, That's a grand total of 69.6 lbs.! These food items were donated to our local ICare food pantry. We still scored a victory against food insecurity!
The Great Plains Conference collected 130,567.41 pounds of food, and the Missouri Conference gathered 12,555.49 pounds, bringing the total to 143,122.9 pounds. While the total is about 25,000 pounds less than last year’s effort, the weight was enough to defeat our United Methodist friends in the Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey conferences in a friendly competition to stock food pantry shelves across our mission fields. The Philadelphia area brought in 35,056.88 pounds of food this year.
Let's continue to make a difference together!
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Our HPUMC community, along with many other UMC churches in Kansas and Missouri UMC Conferences, participated in the "Sack Hunger" challenge. We are happy to announce that our church alone collected 19.8 lbs. of nonperishable food items, which were donated to the ICare food pantry this morning!
A huge thank you to all the generous individuals who contributed to this effort.
Although the Chiefs vs. Eagles game didn't turn out as expected, we can still score a victory against food insecurity! The "Sack Hunger" Challenge continues until this Sunday, February 16th.
Please bring your nonperishable food items to the designated drop-off sites near the chapel or at the sanctuary. These items will be weighed and the totals must be submitted by Sunday afternoon to be included in the Great Plains / Missouri Conferences in friendly competition with the Philadelphia and New Jersy Conferences.
Let's continue to make a difference together!
2025 Great Plains Annual Conference
The 2025 Annual Conference Session will be held on June 4 - 7 at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS.
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