Friday E-News Bulletin
May 10, 2024
Let’s Do Lunch: This is a special way for you to support our Mountain T.O.P. Team as they travel to and from Tennessee on their mission trip in July. We invite you to stop by the display in the Coffee House, take an envelope and give the suggested amount to provide a meal for one of the youth or adults who are a part of the team. There will be someone there to help guide you in the process. If you have taken any envelopes from the Let’s Do Lunch space PLEASE be sure to bring them back this Sunday. As always, thank you for your continued support of our Youth Ministry and Mission.
2024 Confirmation: This Sunday, May 12th, we are excited to confirm our 2024 Confirmation Class. Join us during worship at the 11 a.m. service and for a reception in the Coffee House following the service to welcome our newest members: Bella Blackford, Edisyn Herod and DJ Phillips. It’s been an amazing journey so far and we can’t wait to see what God has planned for them on the next of their adventure of faith.
All Young Adults are Invited to our Next Young Adult Meet-up! On Saturday, May 18th we will be doing volunteer work. You may contact Brianna Fibelkorn for information at bfibelkorn@usd259.net
Seeking Current Addresses for Members: East Heights staff and volunteers are updating records for the congregation and need your help. If you have moved, changed phone numbers, discontinued a land line or changed email address, please contact Taylor Rohr at 316-682-6518 or taylor@ehumc.org Additionally, the church does not have current addresses for the following members. If you have current information for these people, please give that to Taylor Rohr as well. Thanks for your help! Beth Smith, Doug Farabaugh III, Mike Hatley, Susan Intermill, Thompson Knuth, Michelle Knutson, Doug Longhofer, Jay Luper, Edna Palmer, David Stange, Mary Ellen Taggart, and A.J. Williams
Second Sunday Snacks is May 12th: Stop by the Coffeehouse to enjoy food and fellowship May 12th between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.! If you would like to provide snacks or help serve Second Sunday snacks on June 9th or July 14th, please contact Beth Strickler, beth@ehumc.org
A Celebration of 30 Years of Service for Paige Nelson: We are going to celebrate Paige’s 30 years of service as youth pastor at East Heights! On Saturday, May 18th from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. we will celebrate with an outdoor come and go event at the Rockley’s home! We will have drinks, fun snacks, and yard games. In case of rain the celebration will be moved to Hedrick Hall at East Heights UMC. Please call/text Susan Rockley at 316-371-5572 to RSVP or with any questions.
Spirit Alive will meet in the Sanctuary from May 19th through June 2nd: We have multiple events coming up in Hedrick Hall. With these events we have decided to move Spirit Alive Worship to the Sanctuary from May 19th through June 2nd. Spirit Alive will be back in Hedrick Hall beginning June 9th. If you have any questions feel free to contact the church office at 316-682-6518
Not too Old for Fun is Inviting You! Not too Old for Fun asks that you join them on Wednesday, May 22nd from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. semi-guided tour of the McCormick School Museum at 855 S Martinson Wichita, KS. We will meet in the south parking lot of East Heights at 9:20 a.m. and leave for the museum at 9:35 a.m. There is no elevator, and the museum is multi-storied. These is no cost, but donations are appreciated. Our lunch destination has not been determined, and suggestions made by Wednesday, May 15th are welcome. If you have questions or comments, please contact Judy Oliver at 316-712-1735.
Fellowship Kids – May 26th: On May 26th from 3-5 p.m., EH Kids will be hosting Fellowship Kids, an event to connect with Wichita area UMC kiddos. It will be a fun afternoon of fellowship and games! Please let Hallie Heard know if you and your kiddos are planning to attend so we can get a head count for our church.
Save the Date: Sale of the Century (our church-wide garage sale) is May 30th and 31st. This sale will benefit the youth! Be sure to save that date AND your donations for the week of! Please contact Paige Nelson at paige@ehumc.org or 316-682-6518 for more information and any questions.
Sunday, June 2nd, is New Member Sunday: If you are interested in making East Heights UMC your church home and would either like to join on June 2nd or would like more information about becoming a member, please contact the church office at 316-682-6518.
June 5th – Family Bingo Night! 6 p.m. Join us in the Coffee House for a fun night of Bingo. Your first set of cards is free with more available with a donation. We will also have raffle prizes. All proceeds will go to the Children’s Ministry. If you would like to support the event, we will need prizes (candy, soda, small toys, gift cards, etc.) for both kids and adults, as well as some raffle items. If you would like to volunteer to help during the event or have any questions, please contact Hallie Heard. hallie@ehumc.org
Pastor Kim’s Going Away Receptions: On Sunday, June 9, we will be celebrating Pastor Kim Dickerson-Oard’s twelve-year ministry at East Heights and wishing her success in her new ministry in Derby. All members of the congregation are invited to participate in this farewell in the following ways: 1) Attend one of the receptions for her that will follow each of the three Church services that day. Receptions for the Chapel Service and Spirit Alive will be held in the small Dining Room outside Hedrick Hall and the reception after the Sanctuary service will be in Fellowship Lobby. Refreshments will be served at all three receptions. 2) Write a note or card to Kim, recalling a special memory of her or service she rendered. These can be collected at each reception or brought to the church office during office hours Monday through Friday or by mail. 3) You may also generously participate in a Love Offering for Pastor Kim in any amount, again brought to the receptions or to the church office. If you do choose this option the checks must be made out to Kim – NOT to the church. Pastor Kim has been immensely important to the life of our church, its members, and especially our children. She will be greatly missed. Let’s make June 9th a wonderful memory of East Heights’ caring congregation for Kim!
Children’s Day Out Fall Registration is now open! Come join the fun at Fall CDO! During the school year we fill our time with great crafts and activities mixed with lots of educational opportunities to keep all the children’s minds stimulated. We will offer special events throughout the session, including visits from the Sedgwick County Zoo staff, Therapy dog, and Ms. Anne story time. CDO is open to ages 3 months to 5 years of age during the Fall session and will be offered on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and we will begin on August 29th. To enroll or for more information please contact the Director, Stacie Savaiano at 682-6518 or stacie@ehumc.org If you wish to sign up please complete the online registration form at www.ehumc.org/children_out.php
It’s Time to Enroll in the East Heights UMC Preschool: Preschool enrollment is now open! We would love to have your children or grandchildren join us! Please see the attachment for more information!
Save the Date VBS! Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 15th – 19th this summer! Keep watching for more information. If you are interested in helping (in advance, or during the week of VBS), please contact Hallie Heard (hallie@ehumc.org)! Registration is open! You can register your child or volunteer to help here (link is also on our website): https://eastheightsumcwichita.mycokesburyvbs.com/
Upcoming Youth Ministry Events:
o May 15th – End of the Year Celebration
o May 19th – UMYF – Sunday Fun Day – Chicken N Pickle from 5 – 7 p.m.
o June 2nd – Family Day at the Wind Surge Game