"Ah... Ah... Ahchoo!" is often followed

by "Bless you!" Have you heard this exchange

recently? Most likely you have, because we

are entering into the heart of cold and flu season!

A few years ago, I was serving at another church

when we had a surplus of designated funds for school

supplies. (Surplus and funds aren't two words I have used in

the same sentence very much in 11 years of ministry!) We went to the local high school and

asked to adopt a couple of newer teachers to help them restock their classrooms for the

spring semester. The teachers got together and asked us if we could use the money to purchase

boxes of facial tissue (don't worry, in every day conversation I call them "Kleenex" too!)

with the funds for the teachers to use in their classrooms. Teachers frequently are in need of

kleenex (any brand!) this time of year.

And so in January, Crestview is starting a "Bless You!" drive with our partner school

McEachron Elementary. Everyone is invited to bring unopened boxes of tissues to church to

be donated to the classrooms at McEachron! In this way, we will bless the teachers and

students of our partner school! Hope to see you bring in lots of boxes in January!

Blessings, Pastor Kara

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“Looking to Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfector of our faith.” Hebrews 12: 2 “The Crestviewer” is published monthly by: Volume 2018, Issue 12 December 21, 2018

Crestview United Methodist Church 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. Topeka, KS 66614 Phone: (785) 272-3676 or 272-3702 Fax: (785) 271-9551 E-mail: crestviewumc@gmail.com Web address: cumctopeka.org We are also on Facebook; search for us by our name. Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00a-12:30p /1:00p-2:30p

Senior Pastor: Kara Eidson

Organist: Connie Roth

Custodian: Tony Romero

Nursery Director: Vicki Durr

Nursery Assistant: .

Financial Secretary: Michele Turley

Asst. Financial Secretary: Marilynn Hiegert

Music Director: Jennifer Bahr-Slocum

Secretary/Treasurer: Terresa Mountain

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It’s Your Business: Our financial status through Nov. 30, 2018 Bank Balance: $ 56,575.37 Designated Funds: $ 58,736.50 General Funds: $ -2,161.13 ‘18 Mission Shares {assigned $25,441.00} paid for 2018: $ 4,788.87 Total unpaid Mission Shares for 2018 $ 20,652.13

2018 - Mission Shares assigned: $ 25,441 / Budget: $ 190,153 = $ 215,594 Total Needed

Keenagers will meet Friday January 11 at noon for a delicious lunch and program. Our speaker will be Shelley Robertson who will be speaking about the

Salvation Army. Reservations for the $7 lunch can be made through callers or office. Guests are always welcome. If you are not able to come for lunch the speaker usually begins about 12:45 PM. Keenagers is an organization of members and friends of the Crestview United Methodist Church. Membership shall be open to anyone fifty-five years of age or older. Keenagers’ purpose is to provide social and spiritual support, Christian fellowship, and a “sense of belonging” for older members and friends of our Church.

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UMW MEETINGS IN JANUARY:

Sunday, January 6: 11:45a UMW Executive Mtg. (parlor)

Wednesday, January 9: 9:30a JOY Circle (meet at Hy-Vee weather permitting)

1:00p AGAPE Circle (parlor)

5:30p FAITH Circle (parlor / bring finger food to share)

Sunday, January 20: UMW Sunday

And from Julia Strobel: (UMW - Journey in Giving Coordinator) We will be collecting canned vegetables

(Corn, Green Beans, Peas, Pork n’ Beans) as well as dried Pinto Beans, in the month of January. Please bring

them to your Circle meetings and place them in the Doorstep Tub in the Library. Thank you.

Friends and members of Crestview served 273 clients at the Topeka Rescue Mission on Tues., Nov. 27, noon meal. Those serving this time were Ila Hewitt, Dotty Mead, Galen & Shirley Postier. We will not serve in December as our 4th Tuesday lands on Christ-mas and they have another whole crew come in that day. Our next time to serve at the

Mission will be January 22, 2019. Shirley Postier

Please note: We are refreshing the prayer requests on the white board in the office and in the weekly bulletin & newsletter. Prayer requests will be renewed every 2 weeks with the exception of ongoing critical needs. We hope this keeps us updated and brings our attention to new requests. Thank you. Pastor Kara

Deaths: Robert Singer (12/9/18); Jean Grimm (12/16/18); Jack McFarland (12/16/18); George Powell (12/20/18) Ongoing Concerns: Helen Turner, John & Marilyn Marye, Lois Fowler, Kathy Singer, Patsy Hubbard, Bob MacLeay, Judy Balocca

Our Men and Women currently serving in the Military: Matt Thompson; JoAnn Montgomery’s grand-son, (Jacob Crawshaw); Rick & Laura Anderson’s son (Matt Anderson); Vera Hrabak’s grandsons (Jared Hrabak, Joshua Roe & Bruce Hrabak, Jr.); Oleta Schafer’s grandsons (Matt Cavanaugh & Ben Tressler)

Tuesday, Jan. 15th, is the deadline for the February 2019 Crestviewer.

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basics in case of emergency for our community members. We

are not anticipating any impending emergencies at our church

any time soon, but we want to make sure people are always as

safe as we can make them in our building!

In addition to the three doors at the back of the sanctu-

ary, there are also two doors at the front of the sanctuary that

lead to an additional exit outside. Egress from both of these

exits requires using the stairs, so if mobility is an issue, exit-

ing at the back of the sanctuary is a much better option.

When facing the front of the sanctuary, the exit on the

right leads down a flight of stairs and to an outdoor ex-

it. When facing the front of the sanctuary, the exit on the left

requires going down an entire flight of stairs, across the hall-

way, and up a few stairs to get out of the same exit.

Thank you

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4th Carol Weaver

Marita Peerenboom

5th RuthAnn Pile

6th Mike Johnson

8th Randy Shannon

9th Doris Swarts

Dick Donovan

10th Janet Beffort

13th Rick Felsburg

15th Adam Perry

16th Vicki Durr

17th Betty Larison

Charlie McKinney

18th Shirley Halladay

19th Marilynn Hiegert

Stephanie Pelton

20th John Weaver

21st MaryAlice Parmley

Kayla Supon-Carter

26th Helena Voorhees

28th Katie Miller

29th Julia Marsh

Karon Powell

30th Jordan Felsburg

31st Gregg Duguid

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Mission Share Poinsettias

Jim Banks In memory of Delores Banks

Gary & Debbie Basom In memory of Dayle Basom In memory of Alex Fromme

In memory of Ruth Marie Fromme Gary & Sandy Biber

In memory of Luke Biber In memory of Wanda Biber

David, Amy & Meghan Bitter In memory of Jim Hardesty

In memory of Joe Hume In memory of Dorothy Bailey

June Christensen In memory of Darrell Christensen and Kim Starbuck

Joyce Corbin In memory of my husband, Norman & brothers, Francis & Jim

Bill & Ruth Davis In memory of Loved ones.

Ellie Davis In memory of Al Davis Verne & Joanne Dow

In memory of our parents Kathie Duguid

In memory of my parents & sister Dick & Pat Gorton

In memory of our loved ones In honor of our children

In honor of our grandchildren John & Shirley Halladay

In memory of John Hancock In memory of Amelia Halladay

In memory of Bill Halladay In memory of Ethel Hammer

Mary Lou Irwin In memory of Clarence Irwin

In memory of Susan Irwin Helen Lindemann

In memory of my beloved husband, Wayne Lindemann In memory of my dear son, Mark Lindemann

Julia Marsh In memory of Jack Marsh and Ray & Ruth Tucker

Carole McFarland In memory of Jack McFarland In memory of Amy Laughlin

Charlie & Janell McKinney In memory of our Parents

Dotty Mead In memory of Pat Mead

Debbie Miller In honor of my mom, Oleta Schafer & in memory of my

dad, Bob Schafer JoAnn Montgomery & family

In memory of Sam & Thelma McNeal In memory of PA Montgomery & Timothy Montgomery

Bill Nace In memory of Phyllis and loved ones

Tom & Peggy Palmer In memory of Peggy’s Dad, Jim Maclaskey

In memory of Peggy’s brother, Tom Maclaskey In memory of Peggy’s brother, Jack Maclaskey

Galen & Shirley Postier In memory of our parents V. E. & Louise McAdams;

Alva & Beth Postier In honor of our children: Kevin & Jeanette Postier and grandchildren Todd & Janet Postier & children; Brian

& Michelle Postier & children Pat Ripper

In memory of Dick Ripper Oleta Schafer

In honor of my family In memory of Bob Schafer

Ron & Jean Schultz In memory of my sister, Jo Ann Dameron

Mike & Cheryl Schuster In memory of Bennett & Betty Berggren

Randy & Mickey Shannon In honor of Dusty & Cody Shannon

In memory of our parents Strobel, Condley, Shofe & DiGennaro family

In honor of loved ones In memory of loved ones John & Carol Weaver

In honor of everyone’s friend, Bert Kossler Women of Faith

In memory of Robert Singer Scotty Wonnell, Doug & Laurie

In memory of Larry Wonnell

Live Poinsettias

Gary & Debbie Basom In honor of Phyllis Basom

Jennifer Emery In memory of George & Lola Jack

Charlie & Janell McKinney In memory of our parents Tom & Elouise Miller

In honor of our children: Brenda & Brian Mills & family and Scott & Laura Miller & family

In memory of our parents Tom & Peggy Palmer

In memory of Tom’s parents, Cliff and Willa Mae Palmer Mike & Karon Powell

In memory of Sally Powell Doris Swarts & Pam

In memory of Wayne Swarts

Thank you to everyone who contributed. We raised $670 for 2018 Mission Shares and

have enjoyed 8 live poinsettias for our Sanctuary.

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Doorstep News December, 2018

Doorstep Coordinator’s Report December 6, 2018 Food room needs: tuna, egg noodles, hamburger helper, and mac & cheese Clothing room needs: Men’s jeans, t-shirts, and underwear, Women’s underwear, children’s size 3 and up winter clothes and coats, queen and king sheets. Christmas Store: 258 families have been adopted through the Christmas Bureau. This week is shopping for clients, 8 AM to 8 PM Wednesday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, December 13, 8AM to noon. Clean-up will take place Thursday at noon until about 3:00PM. An after store will be held at Doorstep for clients adopted who did not show up at the above dates. Thank you to everyone who donated items or money to Doorstep this year so we were able to pro-vide food and gifts to our neighbors in need. “Souper Bowl” Sunday: is February 3rd 2019. Crestview will be collecting soup and crackers in January to help restock the food pantry. 16th Annual Operation Soup Line: Wednesday, February 27th 2019 from 11am to 2 pm. Doorstep is normally open Monday-Friday 8am-3pm for donations. Holiday Hours: Close at noon, Friday, December 21st, Closed December 24th-26th Open for donations only!, no clients: December 27, 28, and 31st. 8am-3pm Closed Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Donations only Wednesday, January 2nd, no clients Resume normal schedule Thursday, January 3rd, 2019. Crestview donations for November: 141.9 pounds of food. Also, the Strobel family delivered 19#’s of food directly to Doorstep in December. The Charlie Brown Mitten/Hat Tree collected: 42 hats, 16 pair of gloves, 12 scarfs, 5 combination hat/glove sets and 16 pairs of socks! Our Health Kit collected: 10 Completed Health Kits, as well as 4 bars of soap, 5 tubes of tooth-paste, 10 containers of floss, 3 bottles of conditioner, 2 bottles of body wash, 1 hairbrush, 52 de-odorants, 55 bottles of shampoo, 22 combs, 14 single packs of toothbrushes, a 6 pk., a 5 pk. And a 2 pk. of toothbrushes, as well as the Strobel family delivering 5 Health Kits to Doorstep. Julia Marsh, Doorstep Coordinator

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = And from Lisa Cain, Doorstep Director: The Doorstep staff and volunteers would like to thank everyone who donated to Doorstep during the holiday season, and throughout 2018. Because of your generosity, and the Topeka community, we were able to provide food and gifts to our neighbors in need.

Along with the start of a new year also comes the cold weather and high utility bills. Please re-member your neighbors who are struggling to pay those high bills when looking for a place to donate. Doorstep offers utility assistance to individuals and families throughout the year as funds are available.

Souper Bowl Sunday is February 3rd! Just around the corner! On this weekend we ask our mem-ber congregations to collect soup and crackers to help restock our food pantry. A can of soup can be a meal, and in the past, with a successful collection, we have had soup and crackers to last us into the sum-mer months! Please remember Doorstep when you go grocery shopping, and pick up a few items for your neighbors in need.

Also, mark your calendars for the 16th Annual Operation Soup Line! This year it will be on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 11am – 2pm!

Doorstep is open Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm for donations. We are located at 1119 SW 10th Street (10th & Buchanan). We ask that you do not leave donations outside our building when we are not here. They often become a parking lot mess. Thank you!

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all the cards and notes of encouragement this year. Julia received a good

report on her eyes, the stigmatism is gone and she can see wonderfully!

“God is good to all.” With our love to all

I would like to say Thank You for the rich blessings I’ve received this year, serving as

your Secretary & Treasurer here at Crestview. As we move forward into 2019 I look forward

to what God has in store for this Church body and the opportunities I have to help in that

ministry. … Terresa Mountain

To my wonderful Church family… thank you for all the cards, visits, food, hugs and prayers I

received during my husband’s illness and passing. In Christian love, Kathy Singer

From Liz Nelson, Director of Crestview Learning Center: Thank you to everyone

who has “loved on” our kids this past year with their generous donations! We

look forward to 2019 and enjoying the space in your building!

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From Faith Circle: We’re having a Baby Girl!!! Please

join us Saturday, Jan. 5th, from 10:00a—Noon, for a Baby

Shower for Jason & Lisa McConnell. They are registered at Target, but

disposable diapers, baby wipes, fitted crib sheets, baby mittens, bottle brushes, etc. are needed also.

All are welcome! Please plan to join us in the parlor as we celebrate!

IT’S SOUP TIME!!! During the month of January, we will be collecting canned soups and boxed crackers to donate to Doorstep on Feb. 3rd, which is Souper Bowl Sunday!

Please watch for sales and help us stock the cupboards at Doorstep! Mark your calendars also! As the Mission Committee will be hosting a “Souper Bowl” Lunch on Sunday, Feb. 3rd, where you can either bring your canned soup and crackers in exchange for a free meal, or you can make a cash donation for Doorstep!

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST CLOSED IN REMEM-BERANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Also, with that: the Trustees, Finance & Ad. Council meetings have been moved up from January 21st to January 14th. Please note that on your calendars and we will see you a week early! Thank you!

On Thursday, January 3rd, Carilloners Bell Choir & the Chancel Choir will resume practice after their Christmas break. It would be a delight if someone was interested in joining either of these choirs, and it’s the per-fect time! Please see Jennifer Bahr-Slocum if you have any questions!!!

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CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.cumctopeka.org

Our e-mail address is: crestviewumc@gmail.com

We do offer our newsletter via e-mail, if you prefer to receive it that way!

Crestview Church is also on Facebook and found by searching for Crestview United Methodist Church

If you would like to be notified by e-mail when there are new prayer concerns, or if you have a prayer concern you would like others to know about, please call the Church Office at 272-3676 or e-mail your information to the Church at: Crestviewumc@gmail.com.

All e-mail addresses will be kept confidential.

2245 SW Eveningside Dr. Topeka, KS 66614-1344

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Pg. 1 From the Pastor—“Bless You”

Pg. 2 Prayer Concerns

Keenagers News

UMW News

It’s your Business

Pg. 3 Emergency Exits from Sanctuary

January Birthdays

Pg. 4 2018 Poinsettias

Pg. 5 Doorstep News

Pg. 6 Thank You’s

January is “Soup” Time

A Baby Shower

Church Office Hours

Pg. 7 January 2019 Calendar

To our Electronic Readers