Weekly Schedule of events at Countryside UMC

COUNTRYSIDE THIS WEEK is a short weekly email to keep you informed of all the different activities going on at Countryside.

May is almost here-blooming with the full splendor of spring and radiating an uplifting light that encourages us to relish every blossoming tree and bright sunny day. Remember who the true light of this world is and shine brightly with Him.

Mon Apr 29th
10:00am - 11:30am Lectionary Bible Study

Tue Apr 30th
6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Basketball
6:30pm - 7:30pm Celebration Ringers

Wed May 1st
5:30pm - 6:30pm Soul-Full Singers Rehearsal
6:00pm - 7:15pm Prayer & Pickleball
6:00pm - 7:00pm UWF Embrace Circle
6:30pm - 7:30pm Celebration Worship Team rehearsal
7:15pm - 9:00pm Prayer & Pickleball
7:30pm - 9:00pm Shawnee Choral Society rehearsal

Thu May 2nd
10:00am - 11:00am Centering Prayer
10:00am - 11:00am Senior Sippers @ Cafe Quetzal, 21st & Belle
2:00pm - 3:30pm Fun & Fellowship Book Club at Cafe Quetzal
6:00pm - 7:00pm Wesley Ringers
6:30pm - 9:00pm Pickle Ball
7:00pm - 8:00pm Sanctuary Choir

Fri May 3rd
8:00am - 10:00am TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:00pm - 7:00pm Topeka Rescue Mission -serve evening meal
6:00pm - 11:00pm Youth Late Night Game Night

Sun May 5th
8:00am - 11:30am Family Worship Room
8:00am - 9:00am Traditional Worship Service
9:00am - 12:15pm Bookstore Open for Business
9:30am - 10:30am Online Worship Service via You Tube
9:30am - 12:00pm Child Care - ages 6 weeks to 5 years
9:30am - 10:30am Confirmation
9:30am - 10:30am Contemporary Sanctuary Worship Service
9:30am - 10:25am Faith in Context Sunday School (B3/B4)
9:30am - 10:30am Friends Sunday School (B2)
9:30am - 10:30am Life 101 Adult Sunday School (Atrium)
9:30am - 10:30am Sunday Small Groups for Preschool - 5th/6th Grade
10:30am - 11:30am Seeker's Sunday School
11:00am - 12:00pm Online Worship Service via You Tube
11:00am - 12:00pm Traditional Worship Service
11:15am - 12:00pm Children's Chapel (Elementary Students)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Countryside Orchestra
4:30pm - 5:00pm Countryside Youth Bells
5:00pm - 6:00pm Laudate Ringers
5:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Group "Illumin8" & Confirmation
6:30pm - 8:00pm Movie Group
7:00pm - 8:00pm Youth Praise Band

Hi Countryside Saints!

It’s May and much is happening in the church! 

Sunday, May 5 is my birthday and I have asked my son Pastor Matthew Wilke to preach for me as a gift! I will be at General Conference in Charlotte, NC all week with news to share as well.

Then comes Mother’s Day, Pentecost/Graduation/Confirmation Sunday and Memorial Sunday. So much faith to celebrate. So much grace for which to be thankful!

One of the legislative items I am hoping will pass at General Conference, is the new statement on our Social Principals. It updates the language and holds the great compassion that has always made me especially proud to be a United Methodist.

I hope to be sharing it with you this month.

I invite you to pray for our church and our greater denomination as we follow Christ in service and life!

Peace, Pastor Paul Wilke

Remember to wish Pastor Paul a Happy Birthday! ALSO.....Save the Date for his Retirement Celebration!

Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 10:00 AM

REVEREND PAUL WILKE'S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

Please join our Countryside family to celebrate Pastor Paul's 40 years of full-time Ministry as we worship together in one service at 10:00 AM on June 23rd.  We will then gather in the Celebration Center to enjoy a traditional Methodist potluck meal after the service.  

 If you wish to make a monetary contribution to honor Pastor Paul and Janelle, please consider a loving donation for an African Mission Trip Fund designated to create scholarships for Countryside Young Adults (or the Young at Heart) to travel to Angel House in Tanzania with Paul and Janelle as chaperones.  

Hi Countryside Saints,

I am sad to inform you that our Office Administrator, Deon Mootz has submitted her resignation in order to move her family to Kansas City.  Her last day will be May 5th, but she will continue creating our weekly newsletters and Sunday announcement slides.  Please continue to submit your information to deon@countrysideumc.org

We are hiring a new Office Administrator for this important position in the life of our church.  Please pray for us to find the right person.  The job description and details are on Indeed, if you know of someone that would be right for this position please encourage them to apply.  Here is the link: https://www.indeed.com/job/office-communications-administrator-cf0bfcb78fc61afd

Peace,

Pastor Paul Wilke

Meals for Pastor Nancy

Sign up to take Pastor Nancy meals below or through our sign up sheet at the Welcome Center.

Meal Signup Here

Topeka Justice, Unity & Ministry Project (JUMP) is a coalition of 29 faith communities. Our mission is to provide a powerful vehicle for marginalized groups in Shawnee County to fight for justice. At our Nehemiah Action, we stand together and call for decision-makers to make policy and funding changes that help resolve our community's most pressing problems. The issues on this year's agenda are Homelessness and Violence Intervention.

Decluttering by Faith small group class

Do you have too much stuff at your house?  Always looking for items?  Can’t see the countertops?  Now is the time to tackle the stuff!!  We will get inspiration from our class materials and each other to start this project that seems soo big. 

We are looking to see who is interested in participating a four-week class meeting weekly in June and you will have simple homework to do!! 

We will share and learn practical tips and how having a manageable home helps our ourselves and our families.  We will also explore your faith and how it can help guide us through this process.

The cost of the class is $20 for the book if you want a physical copy and $16 if you want a PDF digital copy.   You will need to contact Linda Oldham Burns at loldhamburns@gmail.com or text or call 785.267.2796 by May 25, 2024. 

Can you read fluently in a language other than English?  We would like to use your talents in worship on May 19th. 

Please contact Jamie Meyer to participate in our Pentecost service. jamie@countrysideumc.org

Is there someone in your family who is graduating this May?  We are compiling a list of all our Countryside graduates from high school, university, tech colleges and graduate programs.  If you know of someone who is  graduating, please contact the church office (785-266-7542) with their name, degree and from where they are graduating.  Then be on the lookout for this information in a future Connections!

COUNTRYSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION

Here are more ideas as you think through the estate planning process.

 Write a letter of instruction to your executor or trustee.

Dispositive provisions or wills or trusts are simplified (and less subject to change) if you write a letter to your executor or trustee explaining how you wish to dispose of tangible, non-business related assets (like family heirlooms, jewelry, and collectibles).

 Follow through.

Once your estate planning documents are completed, be sure to title your assets to conform with the plan.

 Store safely.

Be sure to store the original documents in a safe place, like a bank safety deposit box.  Be sure a trusted person has signature power of authority to access the location and knows what documents are there.

 Review your plan regularly.

Stuff happens.  Things change.  Remember to review your documents every year to be certain they continue to reflect your wishes.

 if you have any questions please contact a member of CFF board listed below:

 Stu Entz, Doug Flair, Missy Hiestand, Deb Larson, Jim Reardon. Ed Shamburg, Terry Wages, Gerald Meyer or Byron Schlosser. 

Important Upcoming Dates

  • SUNDAY, MAY 5, 12, 19 

    • 9:20-NOON  Childcare in Room 116 for ages 0-5/Kindergarten 

    • 9:30-10:30  Sunday Small Groups for Preschool (Room 203) & Elementary School Students (Room 210)

    • 11:15ish-NOON  Sunday Small Groups for Elementary School Students (in Room 210 following the children's message in worship)

  • SUNDAY, MAY 5: Bitty Bells rehearse in Room 203 at 10:30, ringing at 11:00 worship.

We're hiring a youth intern for the summer!

If you are interested or know of anyone who may be interested please contract Rebecca.

Thank you for all the donations to Ronald McDonald House in April. In May we will be collecting items for I Care. More information will be coming!

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION

Please submit your information to deon@countrysideumc.org

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDES SUBMISSION

Do you have an event or news worthy story you would like to get added to the morning announcement slides, or on social media?  Please submit information to deon@countrysideumc.org

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Countryside United Methodist Church
3221 SW Burlingame Rd
Topeka, KS 66611

Office hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Fridays
Sundays 8:00am - 12:00pm