Greetings Topeka First UMC,

I hope that you are still basking in the glow of the Chiefs Super Bowl victory! Someday, there might be a sermon series based on the Chiefs success! Stay tuned!

Thank you to everyone who made the youth Souper fundraiser such a great success. The youth raised $1,400 for their mission trip next summer!

Lent is almost here! Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. There will be 2 opportunities to begin the journey of Lent. You can come between 11:00 - 1:00 to receive ashes and pray. Our Ash Wednesday service will begin at 6:30 pm. Please make plans to join us as we begin the holy season of 40 days leading up to Easter. As part of the journey, I will be leading a book study on Wednesday nights beginning March 8. The book we will be using is called "3:16: The Numbers of Hope" by Max Lucado. If you would like to join us for the study, you can sign up at this link. 

Coming up on Sunday, the youth and children are participating in all the worship services by greeting, singing, and reading scripture. This Sunday will also conclude our sermon series "The Power of Connection."  Throughout this series, we have talked about a number of ways we connect with God and each other but there is still one missing piece! I hope you will join us Sunday as we pull everything together and find power in all of our connections!

Blessings,
Pastor Brad