Lunch at the bowling alley?! Why not?

Join us after church for a little bowling, some greasy food and a whole lot of fun!

Sunday, March 14 @ 12 noon
AMF West (8788  Metcalf Ave.)

Bring the family! RSVP at the sign-up table on Sunday so we have an idea of how many lanes to reserve.

New study: Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith

Imagine how different your outlook on life would be if you had absolute confidence that God was with you. In this six-week, small-group Bible study, we will explore five things God uses to grow your faith BIG. This video-based study is taught by Andy Stanley.

When: Saturdays, starting March 6, at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Kori's house. E-mail for directions.

Breakfast will be served!

New location starting Feb. 7!

We hope to see all of you ladies (and your families) at the church's new location -- 6400 Mission Road -- beginning on Feb. 7. We'll have new Bible studies, outreach and social events starting up soon, so stay tuned for details ...

Can you spare $10?

Did you know that one in six people do not have clean drinking water? Can you spare $10 to help them? Join Pastor Timmy's campaign to build a well for 250 men, women and children in a third-world country. To help click here.

Ready for a road trip?

Come join other Mercy Church women as we go to Oklahoma City, Dec. 4-5, 2009, for an awesome spiritual retreat with Beth Moore and friends at the Cox Business Services Convention Center.

Tickets are $75.00 each. We need to make hotel reservations, so please advise ASAP if you are interested. We can put up to 4 people in a room to keep costs down.

The plan is to drive up Friday afternoon, attend the conference, eat dinner Saturday after the conference, and drive back! Check out this website for more details.

Garden Brunch photos

Thanks to Marie Lengquist for photography and to Kristin Derowitsch & family for the beautiful accommodations!

2nd annual coat drive

Help others stay warm this winter by cleaning out your closets and donating any of the following items that you or your family members may have outgrown or no longer need.

What: coats (any size), gloves, hats, scarves and blankets
When: every Sunday in November
Where: look for the table in the church commons

It feels good to help others stay warm!

If you or someone you know is in need, please contact Kathy at 913-780-7252 or email her.

It's a Holiday Bazaar!

Just wanted to let everyone know about an upcoming event sponsored by several of the women in our church:

Holiday Bazaar
(open house style with appetizers and drinks)
Monday, November 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: 14520 Oak Valley Dr., Gardner, Kan.

This will be a night of eating and shopping! Drawings will be held throughout the evening by each of the following companies: Avon, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Stampin’ Up, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Sewing ‘N Stuff by Donna, Silpada and more.

Bring a friend, and get a headstart on your Christmas shopping!