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Hutchinson Trinity youth raise '2010 by 2010'

Faye Summervill wrote on 2/25/2010 6:57:28 PM

We are SO proud of you, Kerrie!! Way to go!

Hutchinson Trinity youth raise '2010 by 2010'

Rick Saylor wrote on 2/23/2010 2:52:02 PM

A great demonstration of how the Spirit moves! What a great work of faith in action. Thanks Kerrie for your leadership.

Hutchinson Trinity youth raise '2010 by 2010'

Mark Conard wrote on 2/23/2010 2:43:46 PM

Awesome job! Congratulations!

Hutchinson Trinity youth raise '2010 by 2010'

Dia wrote on 2/22/2010 3:55:23 PM

Kerrie- You do an amazing job with the Trinity Youth!!!!

Seminar speaker encourages analysis for deeper preaching

Susanna Southard wrote on 1/31/2010 3:37:26 PM

Thanks for the article. I'd like to clarify a couple of things. One is that I am not technically a 'Dr.' yet because the dissertation must still be defended. The second is that "The Jewish Study Bible" is actually a Tanakh. It's the edition I recommend because of the study notes that give concise information about rabbinic traditions around the biblical texts. I enjoyed my experience with the KS Area Seminar and I hope the pastors who attended found my contribution helpful.

New Covenant UMC reaches out to community

Mollie wrote on 1/30/2010 4:55:39 PM

This is a real awesome day for this church to reach out to so many people. We all can take notes and learn there are more and more ways to bring Christ to people and let them see first hand how "brothers and sisters" from just one church can make a difference. God Bless you all,

Follow Kansas West delegation in Zimbabwe on Twitter

Patricia Bennett wrote on 1/29/2010 9:03:44 PM

The Zimbabwe group boarded their plane about 3:50 our time for Johannesburg. All in good spirits and ready for the journey. Keep them in your prayers.

Follow Kansas West delegation in Zimbabwe on Twitter

Steve Wilke wrote on 1/27/2010 8:25:37 PM

I am so glad you are making this trip. At Southwestern College we have 6 very active United Methodist students from Zimbabwe. They are all very connected with the persons you will meet on your trip. Also, David Dolson is at the college, he has been on the Africa University board for years and goes every summer or so the work with there commputer and buisness departments. Before and after your trip, you might enjoy meeting these great folks.

Hope for Africa Children’s Choir touches hearts in Kansas

muzahuzi Dennis wrote on 1/12/2010 3:13:05 PM

I've ever witnessed them minister but truly they heal wounded souls with their music. they are the chosen generation. Think about the young children by supporting this group.

New day calls for new stewardship tactics

Wayne Montgomery wrote on 1/4/2010 3:23:18 PM

Required of pastors? Why not Finance and Stewardship officers of the church. Fortunately, I have never served a church with financial deficits. When a proper program is not in place, I suggest they think of what they are missing. Our Christmas Love Gift this year went to missions in total! Response? You betcha' (forgive me, please). Wayne Montgomery Old Retired Boy Still Gunnin' KS West

Good worship takes time to prepare

J wrote on 12/21/2009 7:55:48 PM

So should I be unhappy when our minister stands up and reads every sermon word for word off of his paper? The only time I have ever seen him really do without the papers, was when the DS was there. Ha

Rev. Nathan Stanton, clergy delegate

Mike Thurman wrote on 12/10/2009 10:53:14 AM

I plan on attending the pizza with the pastor. Not sure what questions to asked. I've not been a member of a church, nor have I attended one on a regular base. Bear with me as I move slowly in this new endeavor.Thanks, Mike

New Covenant UMC reaches out to community

Keith Fink wrote on 12/9/2009 12:32:36 PM

...be doers of the word, and not mearly hearers... James 1:22a This shows me a church full of real Christians willing to rethink what it means to be a Christian and put their faith into action. Keep it up.

New day calls for new stewardship tactics

Ron Matthews wrote on 12/2/2009 1:30:08 PM

Clif Christopher is right on target. Great article. Should be required reading for all pastors. Ron Matthews Executive Assistant to Bishop Holston Annual Conference

Nebraska-Kansas Transition Team members named

Don Flanner wrote on 11/19/2009 11:38:28 AM

The prayers of my colleagues in Wichita West District, the members of the Congregation at Kingman UMC, and my own prayers are with this Team. May they seek God's Holy Spirit guiding their deliberations and time together as they make decisions which will affect almost 1/4 of a million people in our Churches throughout Kansas and Nebraska.

Tisdale UMC invites neighbors to 'National Night Out' party

Arlan Anglemyer wrote on 10/29/2009 10:36:19 AM

Thanks for printing this in the Connectionn and posting it here. We had a great time. I am sure the folks in the surrounding Tisdale Community enjoyed it also.

Bishop addresses questions about episcopal redeployment

Dale Clare wrote on 10/23/2009 5:21:32 PM

Some may say that "change provides space for creative, new approaches," others may say, it's throwing things overboard while the ship sinks. It saddens my heart to think we are moving our bishop further away from us, and will hear from him/her by dvd.

Wichita NAACP names Dotson 'Clergy of the Year'

Amber Pete wrote on 10/21/2009 10:52:04 PM

Pastor Dotson is a man of great faith. I enjoy every service.

Burden UMC hosts welcoming block party

Pastor Christopher Laughlin wrote on 10/21/2009 4:09:01 PM

If only I was a good as pastor as pastor James. -Christopher Laughlin

Conference treasurer to retire in 2010

Pastor Deb Harvey wrote on 10/12/2009 3:32:27 PM

Best of luck to you Debbiie, and may God continue to bless you and your family as you move into retirement. Thank you for all that you have done at the Kansas West Conference, including all the district help as well as committee work. You will be missed and your work admired for years to come.

Nebraska-Kansas to become new episcopal area

Samuel Wood wrote on 9/24/2009 10:29:44 AM

I am amazed at the silence following this announcement. Unless there are radical changes in the way the conference does business, this will be a disaster for ministry in KWC. Our Bishop is already too busy, too absent and too isolated. How will adding another Episcopal Area make things better? Instead of an ever increasing centralization of power (with key decisions made further and further from where ministry is actually being done), we need to think about defusing authority so that decision making happens closer to the churches, their pastors and their members.... JMHO, blessings, Sam

Web site update creates challenges for walking challenge

Mark Conard wrote on 9/15/2009 11:16:39 PM

I have attempted to sign up again but without success. I logged in, clicked on "Group," and it takes me to "Kansas" which reportedly has 5654 members. Clicking on "more groups" or "sub groups" has now apparent effect. I am continuing to input my steps daily but don't know what else to do.

Republic County VIM team serves in New Mexico

Sharon Foust wrote on 8/18/2009 7:03:52 PM

What a great story! Native Americans have so many needs.

Hayes UMC closes after 125 years

c. smart wrote on 8/15/2009 12:23:33 AM

Thank you for your ministry. God Bless..

Bishop names ‘Dream Team’

Mark Conard wrote on 8/5/2009 10:27:12 PM

Looks like a great team with significant responsibities. It is time for us to ask these questions and to figure out a way forward.