Friday E-News Bulletin
September 4, 2026
Ladies Yoga and Fellowship – September 5th: Join a ladies only of any age and ability beginner yoga class to renew your Spirit! We will begin doing this on the first Saturday of every month! The class is designed for all levels, including the self-proclaimed not flexible. Spots are limited to 20! Childcare available, RSVP with the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9AA2DA0FFC43-65169298-copy
One Service for Labor Day Weekend: Celebrate Labor Day with your East Heights Church family! There will be one worship service on September 6th at 10 a.m. in Hedrick Hall. There will be no Sunday school that morning. The church offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th.
All Young Adults are Invited to our Young Adult Meetups! We have the following Meetups planned: Windsurge Game – 9/8, 6:35 p.m., Volunteer at Sunday Funday -10/4, Friendsgiving Potluck – 11/15, 4:00 p.m., Christmas Party -12/6, 4:00 p.m., You may contact Brianna Fibelkorn with questions at bfibelkorn@usd259.net or her cell, 316-259-4070
Men's Bible Study begins Wednesday, September 9th, at 6:00 p.m.: In The New Testament You Never Knew by N.T. Wright and Michael Bird, we'll take a tour of the New Testament and explore what really happened in first-century Jerusalem and around the Sea of Galilee that changed the course of world history. You'll discover things you may have never known about Jesus, the meaning behind his parables and miracles, the significance of his death and resurrection, and the incredible expansion of the early church into the Greco-Roman world. Along the way, we'll see how the transforming mission of Jesus can still turn the world upside down today. Join Pastor Steve on this journey as we explore the story behind the New Testament, and why it still matters today.
Save the Date for Back-to-Church Sunday! Back-to-Church Sunday at East Heights will be September 13th. We hope you’ll be intentional about getting the fall season off to a good start by attending one of our three worship experiences at 8:30 a.m. (Chapel) 9:45 a.m. (Hedrick Hall) and 11 a.m. (Sanctuary). Let’s come together to worship God, Pray for each other, and step into a new season with your church family! Mark your calendars and plan to attend Back-to-Church Sunday!
Clothes Collection for the Klothes Kloset: United Women in Faith will be collecting gently used clothing and shoes for the Klothes Kloset Sunday, September 13th. The Klothes Kloset is a division of UM Open Door that provides free clothing for infants, children, and adults. A car with an open trunk will be in the southeast section of the church parking lot 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. to collect your bags of items. Thank you for your donations.
Second Sunday Snacks Sunday, September 13th: Stop by the Coffeehouse to enjoy food and fellowship Sunday, September 13th between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.! If you would like to provide snacks or help serve Second Sunday snacks in October or November, please contact Carolyn Kretzer at cgkretzer@msn.com or 882-5080
Save the Date for our Next Not too Old for Fun Event: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:30 – 1:00. Drones-definitions, types, uses, legalities, dangers, sizes? Les McDarty will enlighten you on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Bring your questions and lunch – coffee, water, and tea will be provided – and join Not too Old for Fun in the East Heights dining room from 11:30AM -1:00PM. Les said that due to FAA regulations he cannot give a live demonstration in our parking lot. If you have questions, contact Judy Oliver at (316)712-1735
Wednesday Night Women’s Bible Study: Please join us on September 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Dining Room to begin a new study, The Way of Wisdom, A Study of the Book of Proverbs. This study invites us to consider wisdom principles as written in the book of Proverbs on everyday topics like work, friendships, parenting, marriage, money management, and more. New members are always welcome! Please contact Janet Jacobsen at jjacobsen8@gmail.com if you want to study the book of Proverbs, plan a fall mission project, and make connections with other women!
Monday Night Bible Study: All are invited to join us on September 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the East Transept to being a new study, The Bible With and Without Jesus. Esteemed Bible scholars and teachers Amy -Jill Levine and Marc Z Brettler take readers on a guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to show what the texts meant in their original contests and then how Jews and Christians, overtime, understood those same texts. The study offers deeper understanding of the original narratives and their many afterlives. They show how the text speaks to different generations under changed circumstances and so illuminate the Bible’s ongoing significance. New members are always welcome! Please contact Paige Nelson @ paige@ehumc.org if you have any questions or would like to join us on Monday nights.
Save the Date, SUNDAY FUNDAY at Naftzger Park – Sunday, October 4th -5:30 -7:30 P.M.
We look forward to sharing this free outreach event with the community and excited to bring back the popular local band, Lucky People, for this year’s Sunday Fun Day. If you can help sponsor this event by making a donation to offset costs of the food, games, prizes, music, or other expenses, please contact beth@ehumc.org or go to our website, click on the Give button and look for Sunday Fun Day line to make your contribution. Mark your calendars today and plan to join us for an evening of free music, food and games.
Upcoming Youth Ministry Events:
o September 12th – Late Night!
o September 20th – UMYF
o September 27th – Confirmation / Parent / Friend – in – Faith Event
o October 3rd – 4th – Middle School Retreat to Camp Horizon