We’re doing things a little differently this summer… June 24–28 At Roar, our little ones (2yrs – K) will explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. This epic African adventure engages the whole herd! Each day they’ll visit the Imagination Station, Stampede Sports, Hungry Herd Café, and Sing & Play Roar. They’ll hear 5 bible stories and learn: When life is unfair… When life is scary… When life changes… When life is sad… When life is good…GOD IS GOOD! Summer 2019 | Volume 10, Issue 2 Atonement Lutheran Church in this issue Pastor Update ................... 2 Caring Ministries ............... 4 Upcoming Events .................................... 5 Worship Life ............................................ 6 Children’s Spiritual Life ............................ 7 Pentecost & Bluegrass Sunday ............... 8 Our 1 st –6 th graders will learn how to Be BOLD in their faith and discover how the Spirit is working and how God equips us to use all kinds of gifts in the world around us! We’re partnering with Camp Tomah Shinga so we’ll be blessed with a team of camp counselors who will bring the camp vibe to our week. It will be a great introduction to camp for those who have never been to camp. Here’s the nitty gritty…sign up today ! Dates for both are June 24 – 28 at Atonement Parent & Tot – Kindergarten will be 9a – 12n Parent‐Tot program (for children born 9/01/15 – 08/31/16) is available with a parent/guardian or for the child of a volunteer. We are offering extended care for 2yrs + – Kindergartners* until 3p. Spots are limited! 1st ‐ 6th grade* will be 9a – 3p Nursery is available for children ages 0 ‐ 2 (born after 8/31/16) or for the child of a volunteer. Spots are limited! Family picnic lunch Friday, June 28, 12:00 pm *Based on the grade completed in May. + Children born 9/01/15 – 8/31/16. < The congregation celebrates the unanimous vote. Congregation president Stephanie Bartels‐Christensen and Pastor Zac Sturm. v Atonement Votes Unanimously to Call Pastor Zac Sturm as Senior Pastor At a special congregational meeting on May 19, the congregation voted unanimously to call Pastor Zac Sturm as Senior Pastor. An official announcement of his installation will follow at a later date. Don’t forget the Drop‐off Spot during the summer months. The needs never go on vacation!
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We’re doing things a little differently this summer… June 24–28 At Roar, our little ones (2yrs – K) will explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. This epic African adventure engages the whole herd! Each day they’ll visit the Imagination Station, Stampede Sports, Hungry Herd Café, and Sing & Play Roar. They’ll hear 5 bible stories and learn:
Worship Life ............................................ 6
Children’s Spiritual Life ............................ 7
Pentecost & Bluegrass Sunday ............... 8
Our 1st – 6th graders will learn how to Be BOLD in their faith and discover how the Spirit is working and how God equips us to use all kinds of gifts in the world around us! We’re partnering with Camp Tomah Shinga so we’ll be blessed with a team of camp counselors who will bring the camp vibe to our week. It will be a great introduction to camp for those who have never been to camp. Here’s the nitty gritty…sign up today!
Dates for both are June 24 – 28 at Atonement
Parent & Tot – Kindergarten will be 9a – 12n
Parent‐Tot program (for children born 9/01/15 – 08/31/16) is available with a parent/guardian or for the child of a volunteer.
We are offering extended care for 2yrs+ – Kindergartners* until 3p. Spots are limited!
1st ‐ 6th grade* will be 9a – 3p
Nursery is available for children ages 0 ‐ 2 (born after 8/31/16) or for the child of a volunteer. Spots are limited!
Family picnic lunch Friday, June 28, 12:00 pm
*Based on the grade completed in May. +Children born 9/01/15 – 8/31/16.
< The congregation celebrates the unanimous vote.
Congregation president Stephanie Bartels‐Christensen and Pastor Zac Sturm. v
Atonement Votes Unanimously to Call Pastor Zac Sturm as Senior Pastor
At a special congregational meeting on May 19, the congregation voted unanimously to call Pastor Zac Sturm as Senior Pastor. An official announcement of his installation will follow at a later date.
Don’t forget the Drop‐off Spot during the summer months.
Ecclesiastes 3:1‐8 1For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; 3 a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; 7 a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.
These words from Ecclesiastes can provide us with a reminder of the movement of the seasons of our lives
whether it be in the midst of grief or being born to new opportunities. They are a reminder that we are each a part of something far bigger than where we might existentially find ourselves.
I invite you to re‐read Ecclesiastes 3:1‐8, and reflect on a topic below that is associated with the natural season we
are in: Spring: A season of awareness. What do you regard as sacred or holy? What gives you or has given you a sense of awe or wonder? When in your life have you felt a deep sense of joy? For what/whom are you willing to make significant sacrifices?
And if you’d like to go a step further, consider reflecting
and sharing with family or a friend. It’s a good way to
grow in relationship with each other…and to grow in our
relationship with God.
May 19 and August 11 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Blood Drive at Holy Cross Lutheran 7851 W. 119th St. Overland Park Contact: Nancy Balke Atriums Worship at 10:00 am: May 22, June 26, July 24, and August 28. Contact: Deacon Cherri [email protected] Stratford Commons Worship at 2:00 pm May 22, June 26, July 24, and August 28. Contact: Deacon Cherri [email protected]
Faith and Grief Luncheon June 4, July 2 and August 6, from Noon – 1:00 pm Contact: Deacon Cherri [email protected] Central States Synod Assembly
June 6‐8 in Overland Park
Caring Ministries Upcoming Dates Congratulations to Tawnya Fischer and Collyn Peterson, who were commissioned as Stephen
Tuesday June 4, Noon (and July 2, August 6) Faith and Grief Luncheon Deacon Cherri [email protected] Thursday, June 6 – 8 Central States Synod Assembly (Overland Park Sheraton)
Saturday, June 8, 5:00 pm Second Saturdays Jazz Worship Rick Deasley [email protected] Sunday, June 9, 8:30 & 11:00 am Pentecost Celebration with Salsa band! Rick Deasley [email protected] Sunday, June 9 ‐ 15 Rainbow Trail Confirmation Camp Pastor Zac [email protected]
Monday, June 17 – 21 VBS & Day Camp (see front page) Boo McCready [email protected] Saturday, June 29, 6:00‐9:00pm (and July 27, August 24) Parents’ Night Out Erin Neuman [email protected]
Thursday, June 27, (and July 25, August 22) 6:00‐9:00pm
Thursday, June 20, (and July 18, August 15) 7:00‐8:30 pm LGBTQ Support Group Contact LeRoy Zimmerman [email protected]
Wednesday, June 26, (and July 24, August 28) Atriums Worship, 10:00 am Deacon Cherri [email protected] Wednesday, June 26, (and July 24, August 28) Stratford Commons Worship, 2:00 pm Deacon Cherri [email protected]
Thursday, July 4 Independence Day Church office closed Saturday, July 13 ‐ 20 KCLYC Youth Mission Trip Pastor Zac [email protected]
Saturday, July 13, 8:15‐11:00 am Lutheran COR Breakfast Contact Lyn Bowers [email protected]
Saturday, July 13, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Atonement Workday Erik Jertson [email protected] Saturday, July 13, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Kids’ Day In Erin Neuman [email protected]
Sunday, July 21, 8:30 & 11:00 am Bluegrass Sunday Rick Deasley [email protected]
Sunday, July 21, 3:30 pm Jubilee Singers Concert Rick Deasley [email protected]
Sunday, August 11, 8:30 & 11:00 am Blessing of the Backpacks Boo McCready [email protected] Sunday, August 21, 6:00 pm Sunday Morning Leader Training Boo McCready [email protected]
A few weeks ago, during Time with the Children I asked our kids how pickles are made. One child knew exactly—cucumbers must soak in pickle juice for “a long time.” You can’t just dip
a baby cuke in a jar of sweet or sour juice and expect it to become a pickle. The cucumber must be immersed for 5 days! I shared that this process of change from cuke to pickle reminds me of camp and VBS! At camp and VBS, kids spend a week having fun, making things, sharing laughs…and are immersed in richness of God’s word for at least 5 days! They praise Him and talk about life with Jesus and so much more! They are sur‐rounded by youth and adult leaders who care about them, want to invest in them, and want to spend time with them.
A few days ago, I reread an article about the importance of camp that I also think applies to VBS. (I’m sorry, I didn’t make note of the source!)
Because of the rapid, dominant advancement of technology, today's kids are bombarded with information. Every day, they are wired in, spending over 7 1/2 hours with technology and interacting with at least five screens. Hundreds of messages, ads, notifications, etc. come their way every day. This creates a noise that is often difficult to break through. How are kids going to hear the still, small
voice of the Holy Spirit's working if their minds are constantly occupied by the noise? Even at church, the time is very short, and it is not easy to break through. This is a big reason why I believe it's important to take kids away to camp. You can place them in an environment for an extended period of time where they are away from the noise. And in the quietness, they can hear the voice of the Holy Spirit moving in their hearts. In the quietness,
they can make life‐changing, course‐altering decisions. While I don’t think the Holy Spirit’s voice is small, I do know there’s a lot of noise in kids’ lives. If I’m honest, there’s a lot of the same noise in my life! Maybe that’s why I
love camp and VBS so much…the noise of the world goes quiet during these weeks and my focus is on God and your kids. It’s a combination I love with all my heart. The hour we have together on Sunday mornings just isn’t enough. Consider signing your 2yrs – 6th grade kids for VBS and 1st – 6th grade for camp! If you agree that these weeks are important, and you have time to give, we need you to make VBS happen! Most parents are working and can’t take a week away from work so, our young brothers and sisters need someone other than their parents to help immerse them! Camp will be at Camp Tomah Shinga June 2–7, VBS is June 24–28. Visit our website for details at https://www.atoneluth.org/vbs
the branch is published quarterly. Please direct submissions to Rick Deasley at [email protected] The next deadline is July 31, 2019.
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Bluegrass Sunday July 21 • 8:30 & 11:00 am
Pentecost Sunday — Wear red! June 9 • 8:30 & 11:00 am
Pentecost marks the birthday of the Church, a new season of growth, and we will welcome new members and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Sanctuary! Get your conga line shoes on with the sounds of CUBANISMS, a great salsa band! Even better, bring a friend!
In what has become an Atonement tradition, we go full Bluegrass on this Sunday in July. Always a favorite!
Second Saturday Jazz Worship June 8 • 5:00 pm
Join Dan Thomas and some of Kansas City’s finest jazz musicians for some toe‐tapping jazz that will bring a smile!