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10:10 5th & 6th Sunday School
This is a list of all teachers/children who attend 5th & 6th grade Sunday school.
Leader: Stephanie Mutert (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Sunday School
11:15 Sermon Rewind
11:15 Sermon Rewind Sunday School class led by Paula Higbee in room 303. Join us for a "rewind" of each week's worship topic. We'll discuss that morning's sermon while enjoying fellowship with one another.
Leader: Paula Higbee (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
9:05 Women's Sunday School
9:05 a.m. Women's Sunday School class. Really Bad Girls of the Bible - based on the book by Liz Curtis Higgs, this book analyzes eight imperfect women from Scripture. Led by Gina Kennedy and Debbie Benner in Room 305.
Leader: Gina Kennedy (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Adoption Resource
This Foundation was established out of a love for children by members of WCC. Adoption Resource offers support to help those families that are interested in adoption, those families that have already adopted, and for those folks that have a love of children with the hope that the waiting millions may soon find a loving home.
Leader: Dave Coffman (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Adult Education
Woods Chapel University Woods Chapel offers adult education classes that will not only connect you to God but will connect you to others in the WCC family. For more information contact: Bob Fillmore at 816-550-8008 or bobf@woodschapelchurch.org
Leader: Sherri Swanson (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Babysitting Co-op
Parents of children ages three months to 11 years share babysitting duties throughout the year. Parents have the opportunity to meet and go out with other parents or by themselves. Held on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 5:00-9:30 p.m.
Leader: Kara McBurney (Email)
Day: Saturday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Childcare
Beth Moore Wed. Morning Study
Leader: Stephani Crone (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Small Group
Bible Survey
Don & Joyce Kronmeuller. For anyone who desires a deeper understanding of God's Word.
Leader: Don Kronmueller (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Boy Scout Troop 255
Troop meetings are every Monday night in the Fellowship Hall. Camping weekends are generally the third weekend of every month.
Leader: Jeremy Thurman (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Scouts
Boy Scouts - Bears
Boy Scout meeting
Leader: Brad Eaton (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Scouts
Bridge
Couples play in each other's homes the first Saturday of each month at 7:00 p.m. We play party bridge. Fall sign-up or to be a sub. Contact Chuck & Joyce Bush 246-6153.
Leader: W. Chuck Bush (Email)
Day: Saturday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Brownies
Leader: Terri Romick (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Scouts
Bunco
This group meets on the third Thursday of every month in each other's homes. If you are interested in joining us, contact Donna Blair at 478-3251.
Leader: Donna Blair (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Business Fellowship
This group is currently looking for a leader to run the monthly meetings. The group is hosting a directory for business's, allowing members a free listing to advertise their business to the congregation and community. Contact: Craig Kassing if you would like to help or have any questions.
Leader: Craig Kassing (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Camino Amigos
Become a Camino Amigo for children ages K-6th grade on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at our sister church, Camino Verdad y Vida. Play, sing songs or help with homework. Contact: Jeanie Eberting at jeberting@att.net
Leader: Linda Wells (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Kansas City
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Camino Verdad Y Vida
CVV serves a Spanish speaking community in a low-income area. They have a food pantry, clothing closet, and offer English classes to the community. WCC provides assistance to CVV to their food pantry through Harvesters, aiding their congregation through donations of furniture and clothing, and provides help with seasonal celebrations.
Leader: Judy Knapp (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Kansas City
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Cancer Center
This group has a supportive relationship with the KC Cancer Center East located adjacent to the Woods Chapel property to the north. Contact: Jan Miller
Leader: Jan Miller (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Cancer Connection
This group is a networking system that assists in sustaining the diagnosed person, as well as their family members and friends with prayers, personal contact, cards, phone calls, food, transportation or whatever the situation requires. We connect people with people who have had similar cancer related experiences when requested. Contact: Jonnie Wells
Leader: Jonnie Wells (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Career Ministry
The WCC Career Ministry helps job seekers and hiring managers through networking, knowledge and faith. This ministry is looking for individuals willing to help connect interested parties to jobs. Contact: Dave Templeman at dtempleman@kc.rr.com
Leader: David Templeman (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Caregiver Support Group
A support group for indivduals with aging parents. We meet the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm in room 301.
Leader: Teresa Fewell (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Small Group
Celebration Garden
Imagine a quiet place to worship, surrounded by the beauty of God's creation, that invites peaceful meditation and serenity. This is the vision for the Celebration Garden at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church. The garden will provide an intimate setting for memorial services, baptisms, weddings, and other special occasions.
Leader: Jonnie Wells (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Church - General
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Celebration Registry
The Celebration Registry is located in the library on a beautiful podium, designed and built by Bill Carter. The leather bound registry contains the handwritten list of all perpetual gifts given in honor of loved ones -celebrating life. We register those perpetual gifts given for Contributions, the Celebration Garden, Walking Trail, Stained Glass, Carillon Bells, Works of Art, Worship elements, Furniture, Structures and Giving Ministries.
Leader: Jonnie Wells (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Church - General
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Chapel Choir
Provides anthems each week for the 11:15 worship service. We rehearse each Wednesday night from 7-8 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Leader: Kris Bartman (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Chapel Ringers
Ring once a month at the 8:00 and 11:15 services and on special occasions. The handbell group performs a variety of music. Open to adults and older teens.
Leader: Mary Anne Wiley (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Chapel Singers
Provides music for the 8:00 worship service. Most of the music is sung a cappella. Rehearsals are often Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:30. Please contact Kris Bartman if you would like to join this group.
Leader: Kris Bartman (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Chat with the Pastor
A once a month informal group Q&A time with the senior pastor for visitors, new members and other interested persons. Any questions you have regarding Woods Chapel Church or faith questions can be discussed. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Library.
Leader: Glenda Accardo (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Inviting
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Childcare
Provides childcare for many of the church's events by using loving and trained caregivers to watch over the little ones while parents study, sing and enjoy fellowship. Childcare Reservation forms available on the website under Forms and/or Childcare.
Leader: Amy Vickers (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Childcare
Children's Clothing Closet
Located within Grace Place, we provide gently used clothing and coats to under-privileged children. We collect school clothing for children ages K-12(sizes 4 through junior girls and young mens) as well as clothing and sleepwear for babies and toddlers. We also collect new socks and underware. Teams meet to sort items each week. Contact: Sherri Odell 795-8848, ext. 327 or sherrio@woodschapelchurch.org
Leader: Sherri Odell (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Children's Missions
Our team helps incorporate mission projects, like: making dental kits, collecting pull-tabs off cans, making cards for Meals on Wheels participants, etc. in which Woods Chapel children can partipate. Includes: "Undies Sunday" for Uganda Mission trips, sack lunches for the homeless at Westport UMC and Grace Place, cards for senior citizens with Building Bridges Program and Meals On Wheels, recycling proceeds to benefit Ronald McDonald House, collections for Heifer International, shoes for kids in Nicaragua, stocking stuffers for children at Spofford, and so on.
Leader: Eastin Pecota (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Children's Music Ministries
Children have so much available to them outside of church. These groups are here to allow children of all ages to be directly involved in worship in the church and to grow in their commitment to Christ.
Leader: Susanna Wegner (Email)
Day: Weekdays
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Children's Special Events
Events for children 4th grade and under to help make connections between them and Jesus Christ. Activities include: Winter Social, Resurrection Rally, Vacation Bible School, Trunk-or-Treat, and a Sunday School Christmas Party
Leader: Jodi Ingram (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Event
Children's Sunday School Email list
Our year-round Children's Sunday School is for ages 2 up to 4th grade. Children meet in the Education wing classrooms (based on age) at either the 9:05, 10:10 or 11:15 a.m. service times.
Leader: Amy Vickers (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Sunday School
Christmas Adopt-A-Child
Every Christmas, well over 100 needy children from the local and metro area are 'adopted' and given Christmas gifts! Many children from our sister church, Camino Verdad y Vida, are given new shoes and socks. "Grandparents" from local nursing homes are adopted as well. It is a very rewarding opportunity to make Christmas wishes come true!
Leader: Sherri Odell (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Event
Club 56
Club 56 is a club designed for our 5th and 6th graders. It serves as a stepping stone to introduce what Youth Ministry is to children that are entering into their "tween" years—the years when they're not quite teenagers, but they're not fitting into the "little kid" box anymore. Club 56 helps them make this transition into their adolescent years. It meets on Sunday evenings from 5:00-6:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall.
Leader: Stephanie Mutert (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Youth
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Co-Ed Volleyball - Monday evenings
Open Volleyball for men and women Mondays from 7-10 p.m. in the gym. Team play begins September 8th. Sign up with Stephanie by August 31st. Contact: Stephanie Williams at williams_steph@yahoo.com
Leader: Stephanie Williams (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Recreation
Type: Team-Recreation
Cochlear Implant Group
For anyone with a cochlear implnat or who would like more information. This group occasionally meets to discuss Cochlear Implants. Contact: Bob Graham 366-0598.
Leader: Bob Graham (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Confirmation Experience 2008
The Confirmation Experience starts on Wednesday, January 3rd, and is for any student from 7th grade on up (ANY student who has not been able to experience this opportunity). This is a chance to learn the foundation and basics of our Christian faith, with the anticipation of youth wanting to confirm in their faith as a follower of Christ for other people to witness. Emphasis will be placed on how our relationship with Jesus is enriched by understanding who God is, what God has done, and what He is doing in our lives. Registration required.
Leader: Brian Swanson (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Youth
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Connecting Class - July 2008
This 4-week class is designed to help you explore your own unique combination of spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experience (S.H.A.P.E) and discover the opportunities that exist for someone with your SHAPE to belong, grow, and serve at WCC. Meets once a quarter in Room 201 at 10:10 a.m., please e-mail for exact dates.
Leader: Stephanie Mutert (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Connecting
Type: Sunday School
Connecting Ministries
How can I get connected at Woods Chapel? Investigate over 100 ways to get involved at Woods Chapel Church!
Leader: Sherri Swanson (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Connecting
Type: Core Ministry
Contemporary Believers Sunday School-Entire Class
Are you one person at church, another at home and yet another on the job? No wonder so many of us are unhappy, unfulfilled and feel like we are living a lie in living faith. Wouldn't it be great to just be you...in Christ. This study is Scripture-filled with an emphasis on the workplace; however, these principles will make you a better parent, spouse and Christian. The class meets in Room 103 at 10:10 am.
Leader: Russ Cline (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Counseling
Provides professional counseling services to all who seek assistance with the stress and challenges experienced in their daily life. These services are available to all individuals, couples, children and adolescents. Experienced, certified mental health professionals can provide assistance with: Crisis,Individual, Marriage, Family, Child & Adolescent Pre-Marital, Parenting Issues Divorce, Grief, Career Planning/Counseling
Leader: Rochelle Walsh (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Church - General
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Craftsmen's Guild
A group of WCC members who come together for classes & projects involving wood-working, stained glass, tiling,caning, and any other creative interests of the group. If you need more information or would like to join us, contact Missy Nance at 795-8848, ext. 374 or missyn@woodschapelchurch.org
Leader: Bill Carter
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Cub Scout Pack 255
Cub Scout Pack meets the fourth Thursday of each month in the WCC Fellowship Hall. Individual dens of approximately 8 boys meet weekly for an hour on an evening convenient for the den.
Leader: Brad Eaton (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Scouts
Cycle Club
Meets at the church on Saturdays at 6:45 a.m. when the temperature is above 40. Riders are in the saddle by 7:00 a.m. Mountain bikers are welcome!
Leader: Eric Kelsey (Email)
Day: Saturday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Recreation
Type: Team-Recreation
Dance - Adult
Includes sessions of ballroom dancing, the Cha Cha, Rhumba, Mambo and country line dances. Each are done in four week increments. Partners not necessary, but welcomed. Promoting fellowship and gathering in a relaxed environment. This is a great way to connect with other members or invite friends or family that do not currently attend our church. Justin Torbert will teach the Cha Cha on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. starting Feb. 7, 2008.
Leader: Justin Torbert (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Recreation
Type: Team-Recreation
DFS
WCC works in conjunction with the Jackson County Division of Family Services in various drives through the year: Back-to-School Drive, Easter Baskets, Christmas, and Prom. Contact: Sherri Odell 795-8848, ext. 327
Leader: Sherri Odell (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Dinner for 8
Members of dinner groups enjoy times of fellowship together on a regular basis.
Leader: Debbie Starke (Email)
Day: Weekends
Time: Evening
Area: Lee's Summit
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Disciple Bible Study Short Course
8 Week Short Term Disciple Bible Study. Meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in room 301 starting Feb. 13, 2008. Led by Bob Jeppson 697-2234.
Leader: Bob Jeppson (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Adult Bible Study
Donuts & Coffee
Donuts and coffee are provided in the gym to the congregation on Sunday mornings.
Leader: Larry Vilmer (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Worship
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Dream Team
The goal of the Dream Team is to provide the Woods Chapel congregation with a method in which they can actively persue the mission of the church, "Connecting people to Jesus Christ." This method, becoming a permission-giving church, allows members to develop ministries, classes and mission programs that meet our mission. Dream Team meets quarterly on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Everyone welcome.
Leader: Ray Pritchett (Email)
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Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Administration
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Endowment Team
Designation for the Permanent Endowment Committee of the Church. This team is charged with establishing an Endowment Program and administering same for the benefit of the Church and its members bringing glory to God and building the Kingdom.
Leader: Kenneth Woodruff (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Finance
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Faith Through Fitness
WCC women give yourself the gift of fitness this year. Cardio and strengthening exercises, self-defense strategies, weekly devotions, health and nutrition tips. Day and evening classes for all ages and fitness levels. Register for classes online at WC Live. Mon. & Thurs. mornings - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in room 103. Tues. & Thurs. evenings - Especially for those over 50 6:30-7:30 p.m. in room 103 Wed. evenings Yoga- 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Contact: Conni Middleton 795-8848, ext. 326
Leader: Jennifer Dancy (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Recreation
Type: Team-Recreation
Family Focused Seminar
Facilitated by Mike & Becky Qualls on Sunday Mornings in May 2008 WCC looks forward to welcoming Mike & Becky. They will be leading us in a 4-week family focus on Sundays. Mike & Becky began Firm Foundation Ministries in 2000 to show couples what God can do in the lives of those who apply His truths to their marriage. With over 30 years of combined experience in ministering to children, adolescents, couples and families. Mike and Becky have a heart for helping people experience true joy in life. The Qualls have been married since 1986. Mike is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Becky has a B.S. in Social Welfare. They reside in Lee's Summit with their children, Taylor and Tanner.
Leader: Terri Romick (Email)
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Type: Core Ministry
Float Trip
Summer weekend trip to the Sand Springs resort on the Niagua River.
Leader: Otto Viets (Email)
Day: Weekends
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Recreation
Type: Team-Recreation
Friends of Adoption
Friends of Adoption is a support group for anyone in the community who is thinking about adoption, going through the adoption process or who has adopted. A time for friends to lean on each other, share stories and advice and trade information. Meetings are held on the last Sunday of the month from 6:30-7:30 in room 201. A "keynote" speaker is brought in each month to discuss a variety of issues.
Leader: Shelley Cesar (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Friendship Meals
To provide meals to families in our congregation that have recently been hospitalized or had a baby.
Leader: Missy Nance (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Church - General
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Frozen Meals Team
A group that gets together to prepare frozen meals for the Friendship Meals team.
Leader: Andrea Wilhoit (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Church - General
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Funeral Meal Team
Team coordinates a meal for the family and close friends of a Woods Chapel member who has passed away.
Leader: Betty Perkins (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Church - General
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. It is a spiritual program and the only requirement is a desire to stop gambling. Wednesday Evenings Woods Chapel Methodist Church 7:15pm-9pm Room: 259 GamaNon: is a meeting for the significant other or family member of a Compulsive Gambler. Wednesday Evenings Woods Chapel Methodist Church 7:15pm-9pm Room: 257 Greater Kansas City webpage www.gamblersanonymousksmo.org
Leader: Marti Janssen (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Small Group
Good Soil
"When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's Plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth, I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through his Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as your trust in him, may your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love" Ephesians 3 vs. 14-17 This singles Sunday School class is more than just a class, you have friends in this group. Enjoy Good Soil fellowship gatherings...also, join us as we actively particiapte in local mission projects and serve others.
Leader: Justin Torbert (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Gospel Choir
Join Kris Bartman as we charge our souls through music! Open to junior high youth through adults. Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. Jackie Baston from St. Mark's Union Church in KC will begin guiding us into this new adventure!
Leader: Kris Bartman (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Grace Notes Children
Children from Kindergarten through 2nd grade learn a variety of songs that teach Bible verses, character development, and core Christian values. In addition, the children begin to learn basic fundamentals of music. Sing once a month at the 9:05, 10:10 or 11:15 services. Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:15pm in room 103 (the old youth room) downstairs (during the school year). Grace Notes will be led this year by Kayl Soukup thatkayl@juno.com
Leader: Kayl Soukup/Cook (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Grace Place
A food pantry which is located within our church to assist struggling families by providing food and other essentials. We provide groceries to DFS, Community Services League, our sister churches and families within WCC or We Care. Grace Place is operated solely by volunteers and stocked completely through donations.
Leader: Sherri Odell (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Greensburg, KS Mission Team
A group dedicated to traveling to Greensburg, KS to help rebuild after the devastating May 5, 2007 tornado.
Leader: Sherri Odell (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Grief Support Recovery Group
This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 in room 305. Led by Loretta Mcguire OSB. Loretta will explain the stages of grief, coping skills living with grief, loneliness and grief, spirituality and grief. For more information contact Loretta at 756-1160 or lmcquire@saint-lukes.org.
Leader: Loretta McGuire, OSB
Day: Tuesday
Time: Afternoon
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Small Group
Guatemala Missions
Guatemala Missions is dedicated to visiting Guatemala at least once a year for a 10-day Mission Trip. This year's trip is scheduled for June 27 - July 6, 2008.
Leader: Sherri Odell (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Habitat for Humanity
A nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization building affordable homes for those who lack adequate shelter. Our Habitat for Humanity team works on local homes. Other WCC volunteers also provide lunch for theh workers. Contact Julie Coker at jcoker@kc.rr.com
Leader: Julie Coker (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Hand In Hand--Steering Committee
Program for special needs children ages nursery through 6th grade. This ministry is comprised of 2 parts: the children, and an Angel Team of caring, informed volunteers.
Leader: Amy Vickers (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Sunday School
Health Services Ministry
Medical professionals provide monthly blood pressure checks, as well as seasonal flu shots and health screenings. Contact: Raegene King at idrjking@sbcglobal.net
Leader: Carol Quiring (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Hillcrest--Independence
Provides transitional housing in a Christian environment to homeless families and helps them become self-supportive, self-reliant contributors to society. WCC sponsors this ministry through an annual donation and by sustaining a studio apartment for a family. Each week a volunteer delivers items like diapers, toiletries, and groceries from their "urgent needs" list. We support events such as the Hillcrest Gala and the Walk-a-thon. Contact: Fern Truschke at ferntruschke@hotmail.com
Leader: Fern Truschke (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Inserters for Sunday Bulletin
Bulletin inserters help the Communications Team by inserting pages for the weekly Sunday Bulletin on Fridays from 1-2 p.m.
Leader: Marilea Kollack (Email)
Day: Friday
Time: Afternoon
Area: Church
Dept: Communications
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Intimate Marriage Sunday School
Currently studying Sacred Marriage. Led by Jim & Rochelle Walsh. Meets at 10:10 a.m. in Room 301. If everything is created for the glory of God our marriages too, must have the potential for allowing us to love Him more deeply. Join us in exploring how we can create marriages that will encourage and support a closer walk with God. Based on the book by Gary Thomas.
Leader: Tricia Kelsey (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Inviting
The purpose of this ministry is to invite visitors and new members into a deeper relationship with God. This is done be being intentional in welcoming new persons by delivering a mug to visitors, making a caring call to 3rd or 4th time visitors, hosting the Chat with the Pastor for Jeff when he spends an evening with visitors and new members, and by delivering welcome baskets to families when they join the church.
Leader: Sherri Swanson (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Inviting
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Jazz Band
The Woods Chapel Jazz Band practices Tuesday nights at 7pm and plays once a month for worship.
Leader: Jim McFall (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
JC Free Health Clinic
The Jackson County Free Health Clinic has medical and administrative volunteers who offer their services the first Tuesday of each month.
Leader: Dan Purdom (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Jesus' Way Sunday School
June 22 - August 31 Using The Gospel of Luke as the text, come to a fresh understnding of Jesus.
Leader: Glenda Accardo (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Jr. High Synago
Synago is student-led small groups that focus on growing together and digging deeper into our faith with 5 to 10 others. Jr. High Synago meets in various rooms throughout the church from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Led by Stephanie Mutert & Christina Mayo
Leader: Stephanie Mutert (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Youth
Type: Youth/Children Bible Study
Jr. High Youth
Woods Chapel Church Junior High Youth includes 7th and 8th grade students. Youth Ministries at Woods Chapel has some great stuff for you to check out and get connected. We've got Sunday School, Youth Group, Synago, retreats, lock-ins--you name it, we got it. Breakfast Club, our 9:05 Sunday school, meets in the Student Minstry Building to eat some excellent grub, and watch a video that generates discussion. Youth Group is where you can bring friends to a fun environment where we grow together in our relationships with each other and Christ through games, worship, and cool teaching. We meet in the Student Ministry Building on Sunday nights from 5-6:30 pm. Synago is our program of student-led small groups of 5-10 people that provide encouragement, compassion, accountability, true community, and forgiveness--with lots of laughter. Junior High Synago groups meet in the Student Ministry Building from 7-8:15 pm on Wednesday nights.
Leader: Brian Swanson (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Youth
Type: Small Group
Junior High Bible study 10:10
An open discussion Bible class with an emphasis on developing a deeper, more personal relationship with Christ. Participants will be asked to prepare for class by reading specific Scripture throughout the week.
Leader: Becki Saunders (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Youth
Type: Sunday School
Keeping God Real
From the 'Men of Character' series by Gene A. Getz, we are studying 'Paul, Living For The Call of Christ.' How do the principles Paul taught and practiced apply to the lives of Christian men today? The stories of Paul's tireless ministry amid relentless persecution are still as important and inspiring as they ever were, offering courageous and practical lessons for today's men. Meet at 10:10 with Doug Balsman in room 303.
Leader: Doug Balsman (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Men's Group
Type: Sunday School
Kurlovo Sponsors
This group is for all persons sponsoring a child or children at the Kurlovo orphanage.
Leader: Cindy Madden (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Landscape
Performs any landscape duties needed such as planting flowers, laying rocks, and keeping the grounds tidy and pretty.
Leader: Jonnie Wells (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Church - General
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Life Lessons Sunday School
Facilitated by Don & Joyce Kronmueller in Room 351. Sunday School class.
Leader: Don Kronmueller (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Life of Faith Girls Book Club
A Book Club for Girls in 4th & 5th Grade which will meet approximately 6 times per year at previously scheduled times. Please e-mail for dates.
Leader: Heather White (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Small Group
Men's Basketball
Pick-up basketball games for men 30 years and older on Thursday evenings from 9:00-10:30 in the gym. Just show up! Contact Kevin Murphy at kmurphy@hrserase.com
Leader: Woody Woodward (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Men's Group
Type: Team-Recreation
Men's Chorus
Men within the church who are interested in praising God through their voices. All men are welcome. Reading music is not necessary.
Leader: Kris Bartman (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Men's Groups
Men's Softball
Men meet for fellowship and softball. Spring league sign-ups begin in March. Contact Keven Murphy. Most games played Sunday evenings at Young Park, by Blue Springs South HS.
Leader: Kevin Murphy (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Varies
Area: Blue Springs
Dept: Men's Group
Type: Team-Recreation
Missions at Woods Chapel
Woods Chapel Church is committed to being a Missions driven church.
Leader: Sherri Odell (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Core Ministry
Monday/Thursday Fitness
Kim Pluenneke 11:30-12:30
Leader: Kimberly Pluenneke (Email)
Day: Weekdays
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Team-Recreation
MPACT - Tuesday
The hub of MPACT. Meets every Tuesday morning, 6:30-7:15 a.m. Designed to give you a boost and get you to work on time.
Leader: Doug Balsman (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Men's Groups
MPACT Men's Group
Members of Woods Chapel Men enjoy opportunities to grow in their faith through small groups, mission trips, recreational fellowship, special events, and more!
Leader: Clay Withers (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Men's Group
Type: Small Group
Music Recital
Private instruction music recital - for all children and adults who currently take private vocal or instrumental lessons with private teacher.
Leader: Kris Bartman (Email)
Day: Saturday
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
New Orleans Mission April 27
Music Dept. Mission trip
Leader: Kris Bartman (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Core Ministry
Newconnections Class
This 4-week orientation program is designed for individuals interested in learning more about or becoming members of WCC. We encourage all who are new to WCC to attend this class. Newcomers provides a general overview of the United Methodist Church and the various ministries of WCC. It starts the first Sunday of every month. Newcomers meets at 10:10 am in Room 304.
Leader: Linda Wells (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Nifty 50's
Fellowship group who dine, attend the theater, and enjoy each other's company. The group meets for breakfast on the first Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. at First Watch on 40 Highway. Contact Eric & Barb White eandbwhite@sbcglobal.net
Leader: Eric White (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Orchestra
This group meets on Wednesda evenings at 7:00 p.m. and generally plays at least one Sunday (Third) of each month. The orchestra accompanies the choirs' Cantata's during Easter and Christmas time as well as several other times during the Easter and Christmas special worship programs (such as Good Friday and Christmas eve.).
Leader: Gerald Arbeau (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Orphanage Ministry - Russia
This is a group of people that have been involved in Russian orphanages in the past, or want to get involved. All questions are welcome!
Leader: Stephanie Mutert (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Parental Guidance Required
Parental Guidance Required…a study by Andy Stanley. Of all the assignments God will give you during your time on earth, none may be more sacred than the task of raising your children. Am I developing a quality relationship with my child that will go the distance? Am I striving to control the influence that friends have in my child's life? Am I nurturing a healthy eternal perspective that will help my child to weather the storms of life? Asking the right questions is the key to helping you assess your family's needs and ensure that the influence you have is one that will last a lifetime.
Leader: Bob Fillmore (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Core Ministry
Parenting: Tools of the Trade, Spring '08
Participants in the Tools Of The Trade parenting seminar throughout May 2008.
Leader: Bob Fillmore (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Special Interest
Play Group
The playgroup is open to any caregiver of preschool age children, basically any child under 5. We are stay-at-home moms, part-time workers or even grandmothers who bring our grandchildren. We typically meet around 10:30 every Thursday at various locations, like the I-Max theater, the KC Zoo, various parks, Children's theater, etc... We also have holiday parties for Moms only where we enjoy fellowship with each other. Contact Kristi 373-8611 for a complete calendar of events.
Leader: Kristi Cipolla (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Prayer Chain
A group of dedicated prayer warriors pray for requests that are received on Sunday and throughout the week.
Leader: Marca Quinn (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Prayer
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Prayer Chapel
Persons are in the Prayer Chapel every Sunday morning during all four worship services praying that God's spirit will anoint the worshippers and be with the leaders.
Leader: Glenda Accardo (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Prayer
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Prayer Partners
Praying for people on the prayer chain. Sending a note of encouragement and prayer.
Leader: Glenda Accardo (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Prayer
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Prayer Team
The Prayer Team meets monthly to plan the prayer ministry of the church and to spend time in fellowship with each other and God. The team coordinates prayer events for WCC and coordinates prayer requests through the Prayer Chain. Anyone can submit a prayer need to the prayer team at jamquinn@swbell.net Contact: Clay Withers at 795-8848, ext. 306 or clayw@woodschapelchurhc.org
Leader: Glenda Accardo (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Prayer
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Prom Boutique
This group of volunteers coordinates the annual Prom Boutique, held in the spring of each year.
Leader: Sherri Odell (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Core Ministry
Quilting
This group creates beautiful quilts by hand with great love for distribution to WCC's various mission ministries serving children and mothers. This group meets every second Thursday of the month in room 301. Come and go from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call Donna Bland, 537-8218.
Leader: Donna Bland (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time:
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Respectable Sins
Womens 10:10 sunday school
Leader: Debbie Starke (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Ronald McDonald
The RMD House Family Room is a home-like setting within Children's Mercy Hospital where families of critically ill children can "get away" while still being close to their children. WCC serves dinner on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Leader: Billie McClain (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Varies
Area: Kansas City
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Scrapbooking
Bring your pictures and supplies and join us for a night of cropping and fellowship. Meets on the first Thursday of every month in room 202 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Contact: Rhonda Saleski at 373-5117.
Leader: Rhonda Saleski (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Secret Sisters
Secret Sisters pray for one another and encourage each other through handwritten notes, cards, and small gifts. This 6-month program runs January through July.
Leader: Ginny Carter (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Seekers of the Word
Seekers of the Word meet at 10:10 am in Room 305. This class is an in-depth study of the scriptures that alternates between Old and new Testament books. This winter participants will by studying the book of Romans. Led by Bill Carpenter.
Leader: Bill Carpenter (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Singles
Join Woods Chapel Singles of all ages to enjoy fun social events, exciting service opportunities and dynamic Bible studies. The group meets for Bible Study every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in room 305. Contact: Justin Torbert 695-9668
Leader: Justin Torbert (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Fellowship
Type: Small Group
Ski Trip
Each President's Day weekend in February we take a bus trip to Sunlight Mountain Resort in Colorado for a weekend of snow skiing.
Leader: Jeff McDonough (Email)
Day: Weekends
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Recreation
Type: Event
Sonbeam Singers (Children)
Sonbeam Singers is all about having fun with music, which includes singing, dancing, being silly, etc. All of these things help a child's self-confidence, which can aid them in others areas of their young lives. Sonbeam Singers typically sing the 2nd Sunday of each month. The children meet for 30 minutes on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in Room 103. Preschoolers must be 3 yrs. old before August 1, or pre-kindergarten age. (These guidelines follow Sunday School and public school regulations.) The Sonbeam Singers are active during the school year months. This children's choir was started over 4 years ago by Lisa Boehm.
Leader: Amy Bartlett (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Spirit Singers (Children)
Spirit Singers is a choir made up of 3rd-6th graders who meet every Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. We sing a variety of styles of music once a month in church and we present our annual musical in April at the 9:05 and 10:10 services. All are welcome to join our group!
Leader: Susanna Wegner (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Spofford
A United Methodist sponsored home for abused and neglected children in Kansas City, MO. Children receive specialized care and connections between children and their families, whether biological, extended, foster or adoptive are nurtured. The Music Department at WCC provides assistance to Spofford through various donation drives throughout the year. (The Quilters for Charity provide hand-made quilts so that each new child who arrives at Spofford can pick out his or her own blanket.) Contact: Sherri Odell 795-8848, ext. 327
Leader: Betty Perkins (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Sr. High Synago
Synago is student-led small groups that focus on growing together and digging deeper into our faith with 5 to 10 others. Sr. High Synago meets in participants' homes from 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Led by Rachel Swanson & Adam Wright.
Leader: Missy Nance (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Lee's Summit
Dept: Youth
Type: Small Group
Sr. High Youth
Youth Ministries at Woods Chapel has some great stuff for you to check out and get connected. We've got Sunday School, Youth Group, Synago, retreats, lock-ins--you name it, we got it. The Breakfast Club, our 9:05 Sunday School, meets in the Student Ministry Building to eat some excellent grub, and watch a video to generate discussion. Youth Group is where you can bring friends to a fun environment where we grow together in our relationships with each other and Christ through games, worship, and cool teaching. We meet in the Student Ministry Building on Sunday nights from 7-8:30 pm. Synago is our program of student-led small groups of 5-10 people that provide encouragement, compassion, accountability, true community, and forgiveness--with lots of laughter. Senior High Synago groups meet at Nic Fangrow's house from 7-8:15 pm on Wednesday nights.
Leader: Brian Swanson (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Youth
Type: Small Group
Stephen Ministries-Leaders
Stephen Ministries ... a transdenominational Christian education organization that provides high quality training and resources to strengthen and expand lay ministry in congregations.
Leader: Marca Quinn (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Prayer
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Sunday Night Praise Band
Sunday evening worship praise band. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Leader: Kris Bartman (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Music
Type: Team-Church Ministry
Sunday Night Service
Sunday Evening Service, 5 pm Sanctuary Join us on Sunday evenings at 5 pm as we begin a new format for our Sunday evening services. Starting Sun., Feb. 17. Worship, Music, Breakout sessions and Communion. Childcare Provided.
Leader: Sherri Swanson (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Worship
Type: Core Ministry
Sunday School Prayer Partners
Prays for Sunday School children
Leader: Lynn Woodruff (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Prayer
Type: Small Group
The Living Room
Facilitated by Dennis & Barbar Bass in the Library. Come enjoy a short study (Philippians/Colossians) and stimulating discussion, talk or just listen.
Leader: Dennis Bass (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
This women's bible study class meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in room 301. This is a Beth Moore's study of the Psalms. Claudia Rouggly is leading.
Leader: Claudia Rouggly (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Adult Bible Study
Upward Basketball
A Christian program for boys and girls K-8th grade to play basketball. Adult opportunities include: coaches, game day volunteers, commissioners, and prayer partners
Leader: Mark Gerling (Email)
Day: Weekends
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Team-Recreation
VBS
VBS is a fun, dynamic Christian education experience where we have music, crafts, snacks, recreation & worship. This year, we will be filled with the power of Jesus as we experience the Power Lab theme from July 14-18, 2008. Join us as we take help our children to shine with Jesus.
Leader: Jodi Ingram (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Event
VBS Team Leaders
Team Leaders plan and run a Summer Spectacular event for children. Open to leaders ages 5th grade up to adult.
Leader: Jodi Ingram (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Team-Church Ministry
WCC Golf Tournament
Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Woods Chapel UMC Adoption Resource Fund at Lakewood Oaks Golf Club. The 3rd Annual WCC Golf Tournament will be held on June 16, 2008.
Leader: Aaron Israelite (Email)
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Area: Lee's Summit
Dept: Recreation
Type: Event
We Care
We Care Children's Ministries will provide a warm, loving Christian environment for each child. We provide a place where a child can continue to develop a positive self-image through quality education programs while still enjoying the laughter & fun of childhood. All areas of a child's development are important. We Care is committed to providing developmentally appropriate activities for all ages. Our hope is to provide a spectrum of learning experiences in which each child's development is enhanced. We Care is in compliance with all the health & safety regulations required by the State of Missouri.
Leader: Peggee Schwartz (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Core Ministry
Webelo's II (Cub Scout)
Leader: Brad Eaton (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Afternoon
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Scouts
Webelos 1 (Cub Scout)
Leader: Terri Romick (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Scouts
Wednesday Morning Women's Bible study
This women's Bible study group meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:15 am - 11:30 am in Room 103. Currently studying Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore. Reserve childcare by going to the Forms list on this website. Childcare is available by reservation under "forms" on the church's website.
Leader: Stephani Crone (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Morning
Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Adult Bible Study
Westport UMC
Located at 500 W. 40th Street at Washington in KCMO, this church provides the Neighbor to Neighbor Ministry. This ministry helps the homeless and needy in the Westport Area. Sack lunches, hot meals, clothing and counseling are all available to people.
Leader: Janet Cook (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Missions
Type: Team-Missions Ministry
Wolves Den (Cub Scout)
Contact person Brad Eaton 795-0830
Leader: Brad Eaton (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Children
Type: Scouts
Women's Bible Study Leaders
Leader: Jennifer Dancy (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Women's Group
Type: Core Ministry
Women's Book Club (Monday night)
Ladies book club meets on the 4th Monday of every month in Room 303 at 7:00 p.m. and is always open to new members. Contact: Irene Price 554-2274 or fprice@kc.rr.com
Leader: Irene Price (Email)
Day: Monday
Time: Evening
Area: Church
Dept: Women's Group
Type: Women's Groups
Women's Core Team
Women's Ministry Core Team
Leader: Jennifer Dancy (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Women's Group
Type: Core Ministry
Women's Fitness Class Leaders
Women's Fitness Ministry Leaders
Leader: Jennifer Dancy (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Church
Dept: Women's Group
Type: Women's Groups
Women's Study
Women's 11:15 Sunday School
Leader: Jennifer Dancy (Email)
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Area: Church
Dept: Adult
Type: Sunday School
Women's Wed. Evening Bible Study
Led by Jennifer Huser starting March 26 from 6:30-7:30 pm
Leader: Jennif