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4/15/2018

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4/15/18

St. Aidan's Weekly Newsletter

The mission of St. Aidan's is to make disciples by proclaiming Christ as Lord and making a difference in our community.

Third Sunday of Easter 4-15-18

Christian Education-9 am; Children's Chapel and Nursery-10 AM; Worship-10 AM

By Faith in His Name...

Our Lectionary Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter are: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48.

Click here for Third Sunday of Easter Lectionary Readings

He said to them, "Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is me. Touch me and see."

Luke 24:38-39

We are the Body of Christ, and hopefully all who encounter us are able to touch Jesus. Easter invites us to be stewards to all those who need the reassurance and support that Jesus offers.

Easter Sermon Series: Tell Me Something Good

Join us for a new sermon series starting this Sunday, April 15, exploring the good news of the Good News. Please bring your friends to church to hear something good. Sermon title for April 15 is: How can there be any sin in sincere? Or, can I get a Hallelujah: the good news about sin and lawlessness.

Lay Ministers Serving Easter Sunday, April 15, 2018

Chalice Bearers: Paul Reed, Sarah Smith

Acolytes: Samantha Z., Ben B., Mercedes J

Lectionary 1: Mark Sappenfield

Lectionary 2: Carolyn Sturgeon

Intercessor: Chris Burbach

Ushers: Tom and Kathy Mencer

Counters: Jan Frye-Gable, Julie Wojtas

Altar Guild: Carrie WilsonChildren’s Chapel: Amber Baker

Church Basement 'Ladies': Kathy Mencer

St. Aidan's April-May 2018 ROTA-Serving Schedule

Daughters of the King - Meeting April 15

St. Bridget's will meet after worship on Sunday April 15. All St. Aidan's ladies interested in learning about the Order of the Daughters of the King are invited to attend.

Also: St. Bridget's Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King invites any woman at St. Aidan's who would like to become a Daughter to please contact Carolyn Sturgeon. There is a three-month preparation period required for membership which includes using a National Study Guide designed to help women prayerfully discern a call to become a member. We anticipate beginning the study in April and concluding with a Service of Admission in late June or early July. The study will be planned with the prospective members' schedules in mind. Please contact Carolyn Sturgeon for details, or come to St. Bridget's Chapter meeting after worship at 11:15 am on the Second Sunday of each month.

Easter Season Flowers

There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex for Altar Flowers on Sundays during the Easter Season given in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for God’s many blessings. Flowers for Sunday, April 15, are given by the Wojtas family.

Tell Us Something Good

We want to include your news and stories of God’s great and gracious actions in our Announcements, so please either email them to Fr. Shawn or drop them by the office. God is good!! Share the news!

Bible Exploration

During the Easter Season the Adult Forum is looking at the parts of the Bible which might not necessarily be the topics of songs in Sunday School. Sunday, April 15: A Trivia Quiz on the Word of God. Sunday, April 22: Too many wives: the Patriarchs and Polygamy. April 29: What is the deal with all of the violence in the Old Testament? Join us at 9 am.

Digital Newsletter

Are you looking for more information about activities, outreach ministries, the Adult Forum and Sermon Series before you arrive for worship on Sunday morning? Make sure you subscribe to our weekly digital newsletter, and check out our web page – www.staidansolathe.org.

Meeting Place and Storage Room

You might have noticed some changes at St. Aidan’s. The room behind the altar to the left has been converted to a storage room with shelves, and the former Outreach Center off the entryway is being converted to a library/meeting room. Stay tuned for more details, and thanks to our hardworking parish leadership!!

Pastor Bianca Elliott

Pastor Bianca Elliott is absent from St. Aidan’s for personal reasons.

Presiding Bishop's Annual Appeal

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has initiated the 2018 Annual Appeal calling on all Episcopalians to support the mission and ministry of the Church. See the insert for more information. Click here to read the appeal.

To make donations to the Episcopal Church 2018 Annual Appeal, go to Click here to make a Donation to the Episcopal Church 2018 Annual Appeal.

Upcoming Events ...

Olathe Food Justice Forum - April 17

In Olathe many people do not know where their next meal will come from. Come to the Center of Grace, 520 S. Harrison, Olathe, on Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. for a presentation on how we can help fight hunger in Olathe.

Daughters of the King Spring Assembly - April 21

The annual Daughters of the King Spring Assembly is scheduled for Saturday April 21, from 9 am to 4 pm. It is being held at Grace Episcopal Church, 715 Millington St., Winfield, KS.

Save the Date: Radio Gals - June 16-17

If you are interested in attending Radio Gals, please contact Carolyn Sturgeon w by leaving a message at (913) 782-7468 or by email to freckeye@yahoo.com.

Outreach and Ministry at St. Aidan's ...

Community Outreach Opportunities:

BackSnack Packing; St. Paul's Food Pantry; JCFM-Center of Grace; Bessie's House; Angel Tree; Discretionary Fund.

Click here for detailed Outreach descriptions.

There are many committees at St. Aidan's that you might be interested in and like to join. We have compiled a list of these for you to pray about. You can make a difference, get involved and join a committee.

Click here for the list of St. Aidan's committees.

This Week: Bessie's House

Bessie’s House is a loving response to the spiritual, economic, and social poverty in Kansas City, Missouri. We are collecting personal-size toiletry items for Bessie’s House. Please put them in the basket in the entryway. Thank you and God bless you!

Thanks to All backSnack Helpers 4-11-18

Kohls Care Team and Mascots Pictured Below

Photos by Carolyn Sturgeon

Episcopal Youth Calendar, Website and News

New Beginnings Weekend Retreat April 29 - Wichita, KS

When: Friday, April 27, 7 pm to Sunday, April 29, 3 pm, 2018

Where: Good Shepherd, Wichita

Who: Students in grades 6-8 of the current school year are participants. Students in grades 9-12 can participate as staff and gain ministry and leadership experience.

Student participants are engaged in a fun and deeply meaningful program including talks about faith, family, friendship, and peer pressure. There is also rich worship with excellent music. And don’t forget games, skits, small group discussion, yummy food, a talent show, and a movie, oh my!

For more information on New Beginnings and other events go to Episcopal Youth News

Registration Forms

MEGA CAMP is only two months away! St. Aidan's is sending 5 members to Mega Camp June 3-9 at Camp Wood YMCA

The camp theme this year is Beyond Belief which will help campers ponder the BIG questions about God. What if God is bigger than you ever imagined? What if hope was real? What if you could change the world? Campers will explore how God can be seen in the vastness of creation, the power of community, and even in their own hearts. They’ll also discover how God’s endless love launches amazing adventures and that God always has new mysteries to explore.